Painting in the Shade
Plein Air
May 16-18 2024
Over the course of 3 days, artists will freely select their subjects from the numerous visual opportunities the area presents, and then paint on-site. This year Quincy joins Havana to extend the artistic boundaries of the event, providing new locations and opportunities to paint. Highlighting the beauty and history of North Florida, artists will paint in Quincy on May 16th and in Havana on May 17th & 18th.
Artists will be tasked with painting at least one new work a day and will provide three previously completed works. All of the artwork will be displayed at a gallery, which will be open during the extent of the event. In addition, the artwork will be available for purchase: the previously completed works will be available for immediate purchase while the works completed during the event will be available for purchase starting at the Closing Gala.
In addition, we'll have two artist's talk opportunities to hear from the artists themselves during the event. Everyone is welcome to come learn more about the creative process! There is no charge to attend these events.
Our Saturday evening Closing Gala at Havana Springs Resort will celebrate this wonderful event and all the amazing art created by the artists! The artwork painted throughout the three days will be presented and available for purchase. Mingle with the artists and enjoy catered heavy hors d'oeuvres, music and great company!
Event Schedule
Thursday May 16th
8:00A.M.
REGISTRATION
Quincy Garden Center
204 East Jefferson Street, Quincy, Florida 32351
Artist Registration, delivery of previously painted works and artists disperse to begin painting. ALL canvases must be stamped and initialed at check-in to be eligible for final judging.
Garden Center gallery is open to the public throughout the day. Guests are invited to review the “Wet” artwork painted during the event, purchase previously painted work, and meet the artists.
12:15 pm
ARTIST TALK
First Presbyterian Church of Quincy
306 N. Madison St, Quincy, FL 32351
Lunch for the artists will be provided by the members of the First Presbyterian Church, Quincy.
5:00 – 7:00pm
HAPPY HOUR ARTISTS RECEPTION
Quincy Garden Center
204 East Jefferson St., Quincy
Friday May 17th
8:00am
REGISTRATION
Havana Springs Resort
200 Coca Cola Avenue, Havana, FL 32333
Artist Registration, delivery of previously painted works will be brought from Quincy to Havana and displayed. ALL canvases must be stamped and initialed at check in to be eligible for final judging.
Artists disperse to begin painting.
12:15pm
ARTIST TALK
First Presbyterian Church of Havana
213 First St. NE., Havana, FL 32333
Join us to hear guest artist Sherry Whitley discuss her approach to Plein Air. Lunch for the artists will be provided by the members of the First Presbyterian Church, Havana.
5:00 – 7:00pm
HAPPY HOUR ARTISTS RECEPTION
Havana Springs Resort
200 Coca Cola Avenue, Havana, FL 32333
Saturday May 18th
8:00am
REGISTRATION
Havana Springs Resort200 Coca Cola Avenue, Havana, FL 32333
Artists paint until 12:00p
10:00a-12:00p
PLEIN AIR “QUICK DRAW”
Participating artists situate themselves around the grounds of Havana Spring Resort and paint for two hours. Works will be judged; awards will be assigned. Artwork can be for sale.
2:00 – 3:00pm
JUDGING OF ARTWORK – Both Quick Draw and Wet Work (Venue closed to visitors during judging)
Havana Springs Resort
Judge: Natalia Andreeva, Internationally known Plein Air Artist and Judge
6:00 – 7:00pm
SPONSOR PREVIEW
Havana Springs Resort, 200 Coca Cola Avenue, Havana, FL
A Champagne Preview Party for all sponsors.
7:00 – 9:00pm
GALA RECEPTION
$50.00 per person
Havana Springs Resort, 200 Coca Cola Avenue, Havana, FL
SPONSORSHIP
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Sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts
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