ONLINE: NYC IN EARLY SPRING PAINTING RELEASE
Apr
2
10:00 AM10:00

ONLINE: NYC IN EARLY SPRING PAINTING RELEASE

Hello art lovers! I’m releasing twelve watercolor paintings that I’ve been making around NYC these first few months of the year; I've been venturing out on warmer days this early springtime to paint from life in the city, mostly around my own West Village neighborhood, but other spots, too. With a fractured foot--on crutches!--for most of the beginning of the year, I was very limited mobility-wise and tended to stay put once I found a spot to paint for that session. You may know that I already enjoy returning to the same motif again and again; limited mobility made me double down on that and was an exercise in patience and slowing down. 

Paintings will be released at 10am on Wed, April 2; see the paintings here online. Before that, a preview can be viewed here.

Thank you!!!

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CHARLOTTESVILLE: OPEN PAINTING SESSION ON THE LAWN
Apr
23
4:00 PM16:00

CHARLOTTESVILLE: OPEN PAINTING SESSION ON THE LAWN

Hello Charlottesville! Come paint (or draw, collage, whatever) with me on the Lawn!

This will be an hour of painting together on a pretty day; no instruction for this open session. Just getting together to paint for a little while! (If you’re interested in an instructed workshop, I’m hosting one right after this open session; sign up here.)

Wed, April 23, 4 to 5pm

The Lawn: meet at the brick path between Pavillions IV and VI

BYOM (bring your own materials)

Free!

Send me an email at lucyclarespooner@gmail.com to let me know you’re coming.

Woohoo!
Clare

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CHARLOTTESVILLE: THE ROTUNDA EN PLEIN AIR, A WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
Apr
23
5:30 PM17:30

CHARLOTTESVILLE: THE ROTUNDA EN PLEIN AIR, A WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP

  • The Rotunda at the University of Virginia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Hello Charlottesville! Come join me for a watercolor workshop painting the Rotunda!

Wed, April 23, 5:30 to 7:30pm at the Rotunda

This will be an intimate workshop with a demonstration and individualized guidance; no experience is necessary and materials are included. 

To join, fill out this form (here), and I'll send an email with more information--confirming I've received your sign-up, where to meet, etc--and a payment link ($95pp) once I receive the form. 

Please complete the form by Wed, April 16 if you'd like to join. 

Thank you!!!

Clare

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RICHMOND, VA: ARTS IN THE PARK
May
3
to May 4

RICHMOND, VA: ARTS IN THE PARK

Hello Richmond! Come out to Byrd Park for a beautiful weekend full of art; I’ll have original watercolors and oils and will be accepting commissions, too. One of my favorite shows to kick off the spring season!

Sat, May 3, 11am to 6pm; Sun, May 4, 11am to 5pm

Event website here for more information.

Rain or shine! Pray for sun!

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RICHMOND, VA: SUMMERTIME PAINTINGS
May
6
5:30 PM17:30

RICHMOND, VA: SUMMERTIME PAINTINGS

Hello Richmond!

After a couple of postponements, this opening is finally happening—yay!

The SecureBridge Advisors Group has very kindly named me the 2025 Artist in Residence. To celebrate, we’re having an opening of a series of original paintings made en plein air last summer along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Join us! It’ll be a grand old time.

RSVPs not required but very appreciated. Send me a note at lucyclarespooner@gmail.com or RSVP at this link to let us know you’re coming.

SecureBridge offices: 4801 Cox Rd, second floor

See you there!!

Clare

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CROZET, VA: SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL
May
10
to May 11

CROZET, VA: SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL

  • Claudius Crozet Park Crozet, VA, 22932 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Hello Crozet! I’ll be this wonderful fair for the fifth year in a row. Watercolors, oils, custom work… come see in person!

Sat, May 10, 10am to 5:30pm and Sun, May 11 (Mother’s Day!), 10am to 5pm

Claudius Crozet Park

See event website here with more information.

Rain or shine! Pray for sun!

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WEST VILLAGE, NYC: TRUNK SHOW WITH TARIN THOMAS & JUNE UPTON
Dec
12
5:00 PM17:00

WEST VILLAGE, NYC: TRUNK SHOW WITH TARIN THOMAS & JUNE UPTON

Hello, NYC! Come to the fabulously chic Tarin Thomas storefront on Perry between Bleecker and Hudson in the West Village for a trunk show. I’ll have original watercolors and oils and lots of ornaments!
I will also be offering live drawings! Come and sit for 10-ish minutes while I draw you, your child, pet, or from a photo. Drawings are in pen on 5”x7” paper, $75 each. First come, first served.

Dear friend and fellow artist, June Upton, will be showing her paintings, too.

A great stop for last-minute holiday gift-shopping. !

Thurs, Dec 12, 5 to 8pm

See you there!

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COBBLE HILL, BROOKLYN: POP-UP WITH THE DELTA
Dec
6
5:00 PM17:00

COBBLE HILL, BROOKLYN: POP-UP WITH THE DELTA

Hello, Brooklyn! I’ll be at The Delta for a holiday pop-up market with some wonderful makers. I’ll have my original watercolors and oil paintings and ornaments, too.

I will also be offering live drawings! Come and sit for 10-ish minutes while I draw you, your child, pet, or from a photo. Drawings are in pen on 5”x7” paper, $75 each. First come, first served.

Other vendors include:
Darling Shop children’s clothing
House of Roro children’s furniture
Two New York resort wear
Mater Soaps
Field NYC artwork
Gifts curated by The Delta

See you there!!

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HOLIDAY *STUDIO ORNAMENTS* DEADLINE
Dec
3
12:00 AM00:00

HOLIDAY *STUDIO ORNAMENTS* DEADLINE

Hello merry-makers! A reminder that Tues, Dec 3 is the last day to order studio ornaments to arrive for holiday gift-giving.
Original artwork makes truly such a thoughtful gift that the recipient will have for… ever!!!

See more details and place orders here.

***All holiday orders will be shipped by Dec 15***

Questions? Email me! lucyclarespooner@gmail.com

Merry merry!!!

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WILLIAMSBURG, VA: Front Porch Fair with Good Girl Millie
Nov
30
2:00 PM14:00

WILLIAMSBURG, VA: Front Porch Fair with Good Girl Millie

  • Spooner house in Kingsmill; RSVP for address (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Hello, Williamsburg! The Spooner gals return for our annual Front Porch Fair!!!

I’ll have original paintings and ornaments (and still accepting custom ornaments!!) and my mom, Sue, of Good Girl Millie, will have her stationery. Come see both Spooner girls!!

Sat, Nov 30, 2-5pm (Saturday after Thanksgiving)

RSVP for the address! Bring a friend!!!

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HOLIDAY *CUSTOM ORDERS* DEADLINE
Nov
26
12:00 AM00:00

HOLIDAY *CUSTOM ORDERS* DEADLINE

Hello merry-makers! A reminder that Tuesday, November 26 is the last day to order custom work—paintings, ornaments, line drawings—to arrive for holiday gift-giving.


Golden retrievers! Iguanas! Chinchillas!
First houses! First date spot! First kiss!
Children! Grandchildren! Grandparents when they were children!
Suffice to say… I can paint just about anything, so send a photo reference and I’ll make a painting. Custom artwork makes truly such a thoughtful gift that the recipient will have for… ever!!!

See more details and place orders here for custom paintings, here for custom ornaments, and here for custom line drawings.

Other important dates:
Tues, Dec 3: last day to order studio ornaments (here)

***All holiday orders will be shipped by Dec 15***

Questions? Email me! lucyclarespooner@gmail.com

Merry merry!!!

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UES, NYC: GOLDEN TREE WITH THE NEW YORK JUNIOR LEAGUE
Nov
15
12:00 PM12:00

UES, NYC: GOLDEN TREE WITH THE NEW YORK JUNIOR LEAGUE

Hello, NYC! Come to the New York Junior League for their annual Golden Tree holiday market. i’ll have original watercolors and oils in hand, and commissions (custom requests) also accepted, as always! A great stop for holiday gift-shopping, both for artwork and for many other items from other wonderful vendors: children’s clothing, stationery, chic accessories, etc etc etc.

Fri, Nov 15, 12pm to 5pm, 6pm to 10pm
A note that the Golden Tree is on Thurs and Sat too; I will only be showing my work on Friday.

More information here. Indoors!

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UES, NYC: BRICK CHURCH FAIR
Nov
11
to Nov 13

UES, NYC: BRICK CHURCH FAIR

  • Brick Church Presbyterian (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Hello, NYC! Come to the UES’s Brick Church for their annual holiday market. i’ll have original watercolors and oils in hand, and commissions (custom requests) also accepted, as always! A great stop for holiday gift-shopping, both for artwork and for many other items from other wonderful vendors: children’s clothing, stationery, chic accessories, etc etc etc.

Mon, Nov 11, 5 to 8pm (opening party)
Tues, Nov 12, 9am to 7pm
Wed, Nov 13, 9am to 6pm

More information here. Indoors!

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82nd & Columbus, NYC: LIVE DRAWING WITH FRAMEBRIDGE
Nov
10
11:00 AM11:00

82nd & Columbus, NYC: LIVE DRAWING WITH FRAMEBRIDGE

Come by Framebridge on the UWS (82nd and Columbus) for a live drawing event! I’ll be on site drawing live: buy a frame, get a custom drawing made right in front of you!! Sit for a few minutes while I draw and enjoy some festive nibbles… could there be a more thoughtful gift for the holidays?? If you’d rather have your child or pet drawn instead of you, happy to do that, too; bring them with you or just come prepared with a photo for me to work from.

Drawings are free (!) with the purchase of a frame. And they’ll be ready for your holiday gift-giving needs!!

No RSVP required; first come, first served.

See you there!

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76th & 3rd, NYC: LIVE DRAWING WITH FRAMEBRIDGE
Nov
9
11:00 AM11:00

76th & 3rd, NYC: LIVE DRAWING WITH FRAMEBRIDGE

Come by Framebridge on the UES (76th and 3rd) for a live drawing event! I’ll be on site drawing live: buy a frame, get a custom drawing made right in front of you!! Sit for a few minutes while I draw and enjoy some festive nibbles… could there be a more thoughtful gift for the holidays?? If you’d rather have your child or pet drawn instead of you, happy to do that, too; bring them with you or just come prepared with a photo for me to work from.

Drawings are free (!) with the purchase of a frame. And they’ll be ready for your holiday gift-giving needs!!

No RSVP required; first come, first served.

See you there!

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WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN: LIVE DRAWING WITH FRAMEBRIDGE
Nov
3
11:00 AM11:00

WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN: LIVE DRAWING WITH FRAMEBRIDGE

Come by Framebridge in Williamsburg (Brooklyn) for a live drawing event! I’ll be on site drawing live: buy a frame, get a custom drawing made right in front of you!! Sit for a few minutes while I draw and enjoy some festive nibbles… could there be a more thoughtful gift for the holidays?? If you’d rather have your child or pet drawn instead of you, happy to do that, too; bring them with you or just come prepared with a photo for me to work from.

Drawings are free (!) with the purchase of a frame. And they’ll be ready for your holiday gift-giving needs!!

No RSVP required; first come, first served.

See you there!

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COBBLE HILL, BROOKLYN: LIVE DRAWING WITH FRAMEBRIDGE
Nov
2
11:00 AM11:00

COBBLE HILL, BROOKLYN: LIVE DRAWING WITH FRAMEBRIDGE

Come by Framebridge in Cobble Hill for a live drawing event! I’ll be on site drawing live: buy a frame, get a custom drawing made right in front of you!! Sit for a few minutes while I draw and enjoy some festive nibbles… could there be a more thoughtful gift for the holidays?? If you’d rather have your child or pet drawn instead of you, happy to do that, too; bring them with you or just come prepared with a photo for me to work from.

Drawings are free (!) with the purchase of a frame. And they’ll be ready for your holiday gift-giving needs!!

No RSVP required; first come, first served.

See you there!

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PELHAM, NY: THE MANOR CLUB HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
Nov
1
to Nov 2

PELHAM, NY: THE MANOR CLUB HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

Hello, Pelham! I’ll be popping up at The Manor Club this Fri, Nov 1. Hope to see you there! Original watercolors and oils in hand. Commissions (custom requests) also accepted, as always! A great stop for holiday gift-shopping.

Fri, Nov 1, 10am to 8pm
(Please note: this fair is on both Fri and Sat; I will only be showing my work on Friday!)

Indoors!

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HOLIDAY CUSTOM *UNFRAMED* PAINTINGS DEADLINE
Oct
29
12:00 AM00:00

HOLIDAY CUSTOM *UNFRAMED* PAINTINGS DEADLINE

Hello merry-makers! A reminder that Tuesday, October 29 is the last day to order unframed custom paintings to arrive for holiday gift-giving.

Children! Grandchildren! Grandparents when they were children!
Golden retrievers! Iguanas! Chinchillas!
First houses! First date spot! First day of school! Last day of school!
Throwing a wedding bouquet! Catching a wedding bouquet!
Suffice to say… I can paint just about anything, so send a photo reference and I’ll make a painting. Custom artwork makes truly such a thoughtful gift that the recipient will have for… ever!!!

See more details and place orders here.
(Looking for custom ornaments? Click here.)

Other important dates:
Tues, Nov 12: last day to order custom ornaments (here)
Sat, Nov 30: last day to order studio ornaments (here)

***All holiday orders will be shipped by Dec 15***

Questions? Email me! lucyclarespooner@gmail.com

Merry merry!!!

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WILLIAMSBURG, VA: SUMMERTIME IN EUROPE PAINTINGS
Oct
16
4:00 PM16:00

WILLIAMSBURG, VA: SUMMERTIME IN EUROPE PAINTINGS

Hello Williamsburg! I’ll be showing my watercolors and oil paintings made while in Europe this summer at a private home. I’d love to see you there!

“A Summertime in Europe” is a series of scenes in watercolor & oil from a summer spent in the south of France—among other locales—through a painter’s perspective.

Wed, Oct 16, 4 to 7pm
Private home in Kingsmill
Email lucyclarespooner@gmail.com to RSVP and to receive the address.

xo
Clare

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HOLIDAY CUSTOM *FRAMED* PAINTINGS DEADLINE
Oct
15
12:00 AM00:00

HOLIDAY CUSTOM *FRAMED* PAINTINGS DEADLINE

Hello merry-makers! A reminder that Tuesday, October 15 is the last day to order framed custom paintings to arrive for holiday gift-giving.

Children! Grandchildren! Grandparents when they were children!
Golden retrievers! Iguanas! Chinchillas!
First houses! First date spot! First day of school! Last day of school!
Throwing a wedding bouquet! Catching a wedding bouquet!
Suffice to say… I can paint just about anything, so send a photo reference and I’ll make a painting. Custom artwork makes truly such a thoughtful gift that the recipient will have for… ever!!!

See more details and place orders here.
(Looking for custom ornaments? Click here.)

Other important dates:
Tues, Oct 29: last day to order unframed custom paintings
Tues, Nov 12: last day to order custom ornaments (here)
Sat, Nov 30: last day to order studio ornaments (here)

***All holiday orders will be shipped by Dec 15***

Questions? Email me! lucyclarespooner@gmail.com

Merry merry!!!

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CROZET, VA: FALL ARTS FESTIVAL
Oct
12
to Oct 13

CROZET, VA: FALL ARTS FESTIVAL

  • Claudius Crozet Park Crozet, VA, 22932 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Hello Crozet! I’ll be this wonderful fair for the fourth year in a row. Watercolors, oils, custom work… come see in person!

Sat, Oct 12, 10am to 5:30pm and Sun, Oct 13,, 10am to 5pm

Claudius Crozet Park

See event website here with more information.

Rain or shine! Pray for sun!

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WILLIAMSBURG, VA: AN OCCASION FOR THE ARTS
Oct
5
to Oct 6

WILLIAMSBURG, VA: AN OCCASION FOR THE ARTS

  • Williamsburg, VA 23185 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Hello Williamsburg! Come out to my hometown’s art fair on Merchant’s Square; I’ll have original watercolors and oils and will be accepting commissions, too. Dare I say this is my favorite show each year?? (Shh, don’t tell the others!)

Sat & Sun, Oct 7 & 8, 10am to 5pm both days. And! A preview night on Friday evening.

I will be in Booth 252 on the first block of Duke of Gloucester; a new spot for me.

Event website here for more information.

Rain or shine! Pray for sun!

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