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3rd Annual St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out
April 27, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The St. Augustine Art Association invites artists and art lovers to participate in the 3rd Annual St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out! April 23-May 1, 2019.
ARTISTS: Be inspired by the Spanish architecture, coastal environment, small-town streets and Old World charm of historic St. Augustine, FL. Works produced during the Paint Out will be eligible for awards totaling $2500+ in cash and prizes by entering your artwork in the juried plein air exhibition, “Where Art Meets History” May 3-26, 2019, at the St. Augustine Art Association. Artists will enjoy exclusive painting locations and may sell artwork from the Wet Room. This is a great opportunity to connect with other Plein Air Artists and learn from the experts. Engage with the community who supports and celebrates artists working on location.
Register Now! For complete event details and artist registration, visit www.staaa.org/pleinair or call (904) 824-2310.
ART LOVERS: See artists working on location around downtown. Take in the Quick Draw competition, Nocturne Night or a demo. Visit the Wet Room at the St. Augustine Art Association throughout the event to see works in progress and completed paintings, and maybe even take home your own piece of original artwork! An exhibit of completed works from the Paint Out will be featured at the Art Association, May 3-26, 2019.
PAINT OUT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
• Quick Draw (Sunday, April 28, 2-5pm at the Lightner Gardens)
• Field Demos (Friday, April 26)
• Nocturne Night (Tuesday, April 30, 5-8pm)
• Artist Receptions
• Patron’s Preview and Awards Ceremony & More!