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| 2026 Let's Go Fly A Kite Los Alamosnon-juried paint out and show |
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AboutThe Let's Go Fly A Kite Los Alamos Paint Out and Show is a cooperative effort between PAPNM and Fuller Lodge Art Center. The public and collectors to attend the opening reception and view the show at the Fuller Lodge Art Center, located at 2132 Central Ave., Los Alamos, NM 87544. PAPNM is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization of artists dedicated to preserving and promoting painting "en plein air" - in the open air or outdoors. Show ScheduleApril 22nd
April 23rd
April 24th
April 25th-26th
April 28th
April 29th • Optional workshop with Michele Byrne scroll down for details May 1st
May 30th
ProspectusClick here: ProspectusPaint OutsSuggested Paint Out Locations will be shared in the welcome letter. There will be no canvas/panel stamping. Artists must use the placard provided in packet or available for download here and take photos of the painting on site with the placard at the start and approximately 80% complete. Placard must be filled out with artist's name, date and location. Paint out will be held daily between April 22 and noon on April 28.
| Paint Out: April 22nd , 2026 |
JUDGE OF AWARDS: | Workshop: |
 Harvest Festival in Las Trampas, 12x16 oil
Springtime Bloom
Fall Colors, 12x9 oil | Class Description: Embracing Shadow: Painting the Poetry of Light Light is elusive — shifting by the minute, transforming color, softening edges, and redefining form. For many artists, it can feel impossible to capture. In this immersive one-day outdoor workshop, we’ll explore how to paint light not by chasing brightness alone, but by understanding and embracing shadow. Together, we’ll examine how contrast, value relationships, and temperature shifts create the illusion of luminosity. You’ll learn how darkness gives light its power — how depth, atmosphere, and mood are built through thoughtful observation and bold simplification. Through demonstration and guided painting time, we’ll focus on:
This workshop is designed for painters who want to deepen their understanding of light and bring greater drama and subtlety to their work. Whether you work in oils, acrylic, or watercolor, you’ll leave with practical tools — and a fresh way of seeing — that will transform how you approach painting outdoors. Biographical Information: Michele Byrne is an impressionistic oil painter celebrated for her bold, colorful palette knife and brush technique. She is known for capturing the essence of light — whether in a vibrant café, street scene, or landscape. Since moving to Santa Fe in 2020, she has seamlessly integrated the rich, luminous palette of the American Southwest into her signature style. Her work has garnered significant national recognition, including being featured on the January 2020 cover of PleinAir Magazine, accompanied by a dedicated eight-page article. Michele has earned numerous plein air and studio awards and is a Signature Member of the American Impressionist Society and the Plein Air Artists of New Mexico. She also maintains active memberships with OPA, NMWA, PAAC, and NOAPS. As a Royal Talens North America Artist Ambassador and sought-after instructor, Michele shares her expertise through in-person and online workshops, mentorships, and classes across the U.S. and Europe. Her instructional techniques are further showcased in three PaintTubeTV videos, including Palette Knife Cityscapes. Michele is represented by Reinert Fine Art (Charleston, SC) and James R. Ross Fine Art (Indianapolis, IN). She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design from Kutztown University and continued her studies at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
A Tropical Garden |
Event Team
Select team member's name to send a message. Visit the Directories' page to see all board members or additional important contacts. Let's Go Fly A Kite Event Co-Chairs: Adrienne Weber and Jane Frederick PAPNM Events Co-Directors: Marcia Williams and Marge Garcia Loehr |
