Friday, September 14, 2012

Mailbag: Theodore Robinson Society Meets Sunday

Hi Evansville Observer, Just wanted to remind you of the Theodore Robinson Annual Meeting that starts at 5:00 PM this Sunday at Creekside Place. There is a open reception for the Plein Air Art Exhibit that is closing this Sunday as well and that starts at 3:00 and all are welcome to that as well. Hope you can make it, Plein Air Art Reception Date: Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012 Time: 3-5 p.m. Reception 5 p.m. TR Society meeting Location: Creekside Place, 102 Maple Street, Evansville, WI Refreshments will be served! Earlier this summer over 20 area artists participated in the 1st Annual Theodore Robinson Plein Air Competition. They painted the outdoor beauty of Evansville, WI, and the surrounding area. The paintings are on exhibit at Creekside Place with many for sale. Please join in this reception for the artists. THEODORE ROBINSON SOCIETY From rather humble beginnings, one of Evansville’s residents achieved international fame as an impressionist artist. Theodore was considered a pioneer in American Impressionism. Since the 1880s, Theodore’s work has been shown in some of the finest galleries in the world. He was a friend and associate of world famous painters Claude Monet, Edgar Degas and Auguste Renoir.

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