Plein Air Paint Out

Watch — or participate in — the artistic magic of the "plein air" painting event.

Wednesday, Apr. 24 - Sunday, Apr. 28, 2024 | Times and Locations Vary

Plein Air Paint Out

(904) 824-2310

Throughout historic St. Augustine
22 Marine Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

The St. Augustine Art Association presents the Plein Air Paint Out beginning April 24 through April 28, 2024.

This exciting community-wide event invites artists to choose among the landmarks, hotels, buildings, open spaces, and cityscapes that reflect the culture and history of the nation's Oldest City. In past years, as many as 70 artists from around the region and the U.S. have participated in the Paint Out.

"En plein air" (in open air) is a French term used to describe painting outdoors. Painting outdoors was very popular in the mid-19th century. Artists participating in the Plein Air Paint Out will be positioned all over St. Augustine's Historic District and the beaches on Anastasia Island from April 24 through 28, including:

Artists may submit one piece to the "Plein Air Pop-Up Exhibit" at the St. Augustine Yacht Club on April 28. Awards total more than $2,500, including a $1,000 Best in Show prize.

Artists are invited to join the Jacksonville Urban Sketchers in a sketch crawl on April 26 at 9:30 a.m. to explore and sketch downtown St. Augustine. The Lightner Museum will also open the Radzinski Family Garden to registered participants at 12:30 p.m. for a Paint & Picnic gathering.

This Plein Air Paint Out is a Romanza 2024 event.

Admission: Free for spectators watching artists paint at various locations throughout historic St. Augustine. Artists can register for $55.00 per person for St. Augustine Art Association Members, and $80.00 for non-members. Registrations after April 19, 2024, will incur a late fee of $25.00.

When: Artists will paint "en plein air" in St. Augustine from April 24 through April 28, 2024. The "Plein Air Pop-Up Exhibit" will be on April 28, 2024, at the St. Augustine Yacht Club.

Where: The Plein Air Paint Out will be at various locations throughout historic St. Augustine. The "Plein Air Pop-Up Exhibit" will be at the St. Augustine Yacht Club at 442 Ocean Vista Ave., St. Augustine, Florida 32080.

Plein Air Paint Out

(904) 824-2310

Throughout historic St. Augustine
22 Marine Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Editor's Note: We encourage you to verify event times and details with the organizers, as they may change.