Valle del Sur Art Guild
South San Jose, Morgan Hill, San Martin & Gilroy California
PaintOuts
Join us on our monthly PaintOuts. ​Valle del Sur's PaintOuts are open to all adults wanting to join at scheduled locations for a day of creating art in nature.
What is a PaintOut?
​A PaintOut is also known as painting en Plein Air, or "in the open air".
PaintOuts usually begin at 9 am and we normally paint until noon. We paint on a Thursday, usually once a month and special PaintOuts will be announced from time to time.​
Helpful Tips
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Please wear layers as the weather is often unpredictable.​
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Bring sunscreen, hats, umbrellas or other sun protection.
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If you have any physical limitations, please discuss this with the PaintOut coordinator. They can advise you on appropriate actions.
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Please note that many of our venues do not have a restroom nearby.
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Bring your own food and drinks.
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Bring all your own supplies including a chair to sit on if desired.
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You will be advised in advance if there are any fees to attend a particular venue.
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Some outdoor locations may be windy and difficult to work in with some mediums.
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When you email us, please let us know that you want to be on our PaintOut announcement email list.
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Children under 18- Please check with coordinator when you sign up and ask if children are allowed. Some venues could be dangerous for children. Also some materials may not be suitable for children's exposure.​
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Carpooling may be available. Ask when you register if you are interested in rideshare to a PaintOut.
PaintOuts 2025-2026
PJ Paints via Zoom every 2nd Friday of each month from Jan 9, 9:30 AM -11:30 AM.
2026 Dates: Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug 14, Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11
Email PaintOut Chair for Zoom link: PaintOutChair
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PaintOuts will be held during months March-Oct.
2026 PaintOuts will be impromptu events that usually occur on Tuesday, Wednesdays or Thursdays.
Notification will be by email to the Google group. The start time is 9 AM to noon unless specified otherwise.
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Alternately, join other local groups who have regularly scheduled PaintOuts:
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Los Gatos Art Association: lgaa.org click on Plein Air/Paintsites
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Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association: mbpapa.org
Our tentative PaintAway will focus on the Big Sur area. The date is TBD. The event schedule from our cancelled PaintAway2025 will be used. If interested in attending this event, email the PaintOutChair
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​January 9, 2026 - 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint
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​​February 13, 2026 - 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint
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​March 13, 2026 - 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint
PaintAway, Big Sur (date TBD)
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​April 10 2026 - 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint​
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May 8, 2026 - 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint
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​​June 12, 2026 - 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint
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​​July 10 2026 - 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint
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​​​​​​​August 14, 2026 - 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint
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​​Sep 11, 2026 - 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint
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Oct 9, 2026 - 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint
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​​​​​​November 13, 2026, 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint
​December 1, 2026, Tuesday 10am: Harvey Bear Park
​​​​December 11, 2026, 9:30 am: Zoom PJ Paint
​December 30, 2025, Wednesday, 12:30 - 4 pm: Holiday Social Pot Luck and PaintOut at Cordevalle Winery (aka Clos LaChance). 1 Hummingbird Lane, San Martin. Meet at Lower Terrace.
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