Fort Collins   -   Fridays

Paint out leader  -  Laura G. Young

(970) 215-0506

lauragyoung@gmail.com 

Hello hardy, winter-hardened artists!

Were you bummed out that several paint-outs last month were scrubbed due to weather cancellations? No worries -- we're going to attempt them again! (Plus a private paint-out at a Loveland PAAC member's property). 

*** ADVISORY: due to Colorado’s unpredictable weather, some paint-outs might be moved to a new location and/or cancelled. Always check the weekly email reminder and weather reports before heading out.

Friday, February 6 -- Boyd Lake State Park, Loveland*

10:00 am —1:00 pm 

Permit or Fee Required.

3720 N County Road 11-C
Loveland, CO 80538-2307

Come enjoy the quiet winter beauty of Boyd Lake!  Normally mobbed by boaters and other recreators, this is the best time to have the place all to ourselves.

We will meet in the visitor center parking lot (see map).

*Please note: A state park permit is required, or else a $10 vehicle day fee.  If the entrance gate is unattended, you must use the self-service kiosk, which is located just past the entrance on the right, or come to the Visitor Center/Park Headquarters to purchase passes and permits. 

Restrooms available in the visitor center and near the marina.

Friday, February 13 — Red Fox Meadows Natural Area, Fort Collins

Just south of Prospect Road on Taft Avenue, Red Fox Meadows is a peaceful urban haven for birds and wildlife alike, with over 80 recorded species. We will meet in the parking lot off of Taft.  

Restrooms available by the parking lot; no entrance fee or parking fee 

Friday, February 20 — The Lincoln Center (and Lucile's), Fort Collins

10:00 am —1:00 pm

417 West Magnolia St. Fort Collins, CO 80521

Paint the neighborhood surrounding The Lincoln Center. Sculptures, trees and more. Nearby Lucile's Creole Cafe is always a cheerful subject -- and a great place to warm up over some coffee afterwards.

Public Parking is available in The Lincoln Center parking lot at the corner of Mulberry and Meldrum as well as the Mulberry Pool lot just west of The Lincoln Center. Please see the link to the map for locations of parking in proximity to The Lincoln Center. Please note that signed lots east of The Lincoln Center that are posted as NO PARKING are strongly enforced and those in violation will be towed.

That being said, there are 462 on-street parking spots available north of Mulberry Street within a two-block walk of The Lincoln Center.

Restrooms available in the Lincoln Center. 

Friday, February 27 — Paint-out at PAAC Member's Private Property, Loveland

10:00 am — 1:00 pm 

Once again, a member has graciously offered to host our paint-out on their land. For privacy reasons, further information will only be shared via the e-mail list. If you are already on the Fort Collins PAAC list, you will automatically receive this information the week of the paintout. Please note there will be a waiver.