Irving Art Association

Groups are open to the public — membership not required.

Enjoy the fellowship of other artists in these weekly opportunities to get inspired and create art. Tables, chairs and some equipment are provided, including drop cloths, easels, a light box and a mat cutter. The beautiful park setting is an inspiration. A library with more than 400 books and videos is available to members for use.

The Groups: 

• Tuesday Painters: Meets every Tuesday from 10:00 am — 4:00 pm. All media are welcome. Oil painters, please use odorless turps. Be sure to bring a sack lunch!
• Thursday Painters: Meets every Thursday from 12:30 — 4:00 pm. Note: artists from the Oriental Artists Association (TAO Arts) are frequent guests.
• AWA (Artists with Allergies): Meets every Friday from 10:30 am — 3:30 pm.  AWA provides a nontoxic venue for artists. It’s open to watermedia (acrylics, watercolor, etc.) and dry media such as pastels and colored pencils. No oils or chemicals such as solvents allowed. Be sure to bring a sack lunch! 

Drop in for just a couple of hours or stay the entire session. Tuesdays and Fridays you can bring a sack lunch and eat in the gallery or outside in beautiful Jaycee Park.

Participants can display work created in the yearly exhibition for Tuesday painters, usually held in July. Artists working in all media are welcome whatever the level of expertise.

Oil painters, please use odorless turps. Note that Fridays are reserved for artists with allergies or to those who work in watermedia or dry media. No oils or chemicals such as solvents allowed on that day.