Bryan Memorial Gallery
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Workshops & Demonstrations


    2025 Bryan Gallery Fall Plein Air Retreat

    Sun, October 12, 2025 - Sat, October 18, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm

    Led by Bryan Gallery
    Registration Required     »register now

    Join artists Leo Mancini-Hresko and T.M. Nicholas for a full week of painting with instruction, exploring the beauty of Vermont in autumn and creating new and lasting friendships over a shared love of art-making. This intensive plein-air Retreat will leave you with new skills and techniques and a deeper command of your painting style.
    **The Painting Retreat is open to artists at all levels, but participants should have basic knowledge of working with oils, and with painting in general.**

    Registration cost includes: 

    Daily Meals with the group
    Individualized instruction with renowned painters T.M. Nicholas & Leo Mancini-Hresko
    Daily group critiques
    Informative conversations and discussions
    Group and solo time to paint and relax
    Furthering you own personal inspiration and confidence

    Not Included:
    Airfare
    Ground Transportation
    Lodging
    Traveler’s Insurance
    Equipment and individual materials. 

    2025 Retreat Prices

    Member (first time): $1550.00 - begins Friday, January 24, 2025

    Non-Member price: $1650.00 USD - Begins Friday, January 24, 2025
    *Payment plan options are available. Please contact the Gallery directly to arrange a payment plan. 


    Lodging:
    We have partnered with Smugglers' Notch Resort for lodging during the event. 
    To reserve at Smugglers' Notch, please call Smugg's Resort Group Vacations at 1-800-521-0536
    Participants are also welcome to lodge at a location of your choosing.

    Registration:
    USE "
    BMGMEMBER" TO RECEIVE DISCOUNTED MEMBER PRICING, IF YOU ARE A CURRENT BMG MEMBER
    You will receive confirmation of your submission, along with additional paperwork to fill out. t>

    Cancellation Policy:
    Cancellation After June 13, 2025: 50% Refund
    Cancellation After August 15, 2025: 25% Refund
    Cancellation After September 19, 2025: No Refund