7th Annual Plein Air Paint Out

The St. Augustine Art Association will host its 7th Annual Plein Air Paint Out from April 26 through April 30, 2023.

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 26 through 30.

Pieces that are selected from submitted works will be featured in a juried exhibition, "Plein Air Exhibit" at the St. Augustine Art Association that will run from May 5 to May 28, 2023. Awards total over $2,500, including a $1,000 Best in Show prize.

Admission: Free for spectators who will see artists painting at various locations throughout historic St. Augustine. Artists can register for $50.00 per person for St. Augustine Art Association Members, and for $75.00 for non-members. Registrations after April 21, 2023 will incur a late fee of $25.00.

When: Artists will be painting "en plein air" in St. Augustine from April 26 through April 30, 2023. The "Plein Air Exhibit" will run May 5 through 28, 2023, at the St. Augustine Art Association.

Where: The Plein Air Paint Out will take place at various locations throughout historic St. Augustine. To see those locations, go here. The "Plein Air Exhibit" will take place at the St. Augustine Art Association at 22 Marine St.