2021 Pines & Palms Photography Contest and Virtual Show

Hosted By Master Photographers Alan Ross, Dan Burkholder, and Elizabeth Opalenik

Accepting Submissions March 6 – April 6

Virtual Show April 26 – June 26

Three Categories with Cash Prizes of Over $1000

Prizes will be judged in three categories Landscapes, Objects and Abstracts, and Portraits (people and animals).  The winner of Best of Show will be awarded an engraved trophy, $500 cash, and a newly released book of Ansel Adams photos autographed by Alan Ross who wrote the introduction. In each category the first prize will be $200.  Second, Third, and Honorable Mentions will be awarded ribbons.

Up to three photos can be submitted by each photographer.  You must enter your work at PinesandPalms.org between March 6 and April 6 by uploading the photo(s) on the PinesandPalms.org website.

A virtual show of all the photos will open on April 26 on the website’s and prize winners will be posted on the site. The closing date of the show is June 26.  The fee is $20 for each entry. All WINNERS will be invited to sell their work on the Pines & Palms website’s Photo Gallery.  Sales of prints on the Pines & Palms website will be charged a 15% commission, more details on the sales will be given to the winners.  Delivery of the print is the responsibility of the seller.  All photographers are invited, and you do not have to be a member to enter the contest.

Submissions are now closed.  Thank you to our participants!
The virtual show will begin April 26

Get Outside With Master Landscape Painter Joe Palmerio

A Paint Out Class with Joe Palmerio

We are sorry to inform you the Paint Out weekend with Master Landscape Painter, Joe Palmerio, scheduled for May 14-16 is cancelled due to serious health concerns. Refunds will be issued to those who have registered for this event. Get well soon, Joe!
-Pines & Palms

Principles of Abstraction

A Live Workshop With Larry Moore

July 7 – 10

This is a 4-day workshop taught by artist and author of Fishing for Elephants, Insights and exercises to inspire authentic creativity. In the classes Larry explains the components of creativity, the visual language of paint, non-traditional expression, composition, the nature of good design and the necessity of concept. Larry has taught and written extensively on different ways to think, how to explore new territory, build, refine and define your unique voice. Emphasis is on building trust in your decision process, thoughtful exploration, freedom of expression toward a deeper level of painting and visual communication. All mediums/levels are welcome. Some experience in painting is helpful. It’s good to have some understanding of the mechanics of paint and to know how to mix color. However, the class is not strictly limited to painting, there are many ways for an artist to express an idea. The first part of the class will focus on idea generation in gouache, an easy to use and amazingly versatile water medium, the attendees will have to option to work in their medium of choice in the second half of the class.
Larry says, ‘If you are not enjoying the class and learning useful things, what’s the point? We will, of course, follow all Covid guidelines for face protection and social distancing. And we will have fun.” To see more of Mr. Moore’s work please go to www.larrymoorestudios.com

$600 for nonmembers, $550 for members.

(Membership starts at $35.)

Maximum of 12 Participants

Artful Yoga

A Zoom Class With Beth Weidner

Mondays from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Beth has taught yoga for over 20 years. She is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America as an instructor with special training in yoga. She is also a Pines & Palms member and an artist. Beth will give you the access info when you contact her.

Sign up for your first 10 classes by contacting Beth at 850-524-0983.

First class is free then each class is $5