Kick off the 2017 Forgotten Coast en Plein Air in style! Join us for lunch with the artists, volunteers, visitors and greater arts community at the wonderful The Joe Center for the Arts on Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe. Enjoy the Master's Gallery while you lunch and learn about the upcoming events.
Nationally acclaimed Plein Air artist (and past Forgotten Coast invited artist), Lori Putnam will be the Quickdraw judge this year. Celebrate the results of the Quickdraw challenge, hear her judging perspective, and learn why the selected paintings are winners. Engage in the insights and discussion.
Stop in at the historic Apalachicola Center for History, Culture and Art after the Plein Church on Sunday morning, to hear a presentation by Kathleen Hudson. Kathleen is new to Forgotten Coast en Plein Air and brings a brilliant new perspective.
Kathleen says, "A powerful landscape is more than just scenery—it’s transformative for the viewer. Since before the days of medieval pilgrimage, people have journeyed to particular places in hopes of drawing their eyes outwards and upwards and finding renewal." Kathleen Hudson will share a personal view into the landscape’s deeper significance through the prism of plein air painting.
Artists will be painting around the working waterfront in Eastpoint and Thomas Jefferson Kitts will be the featured artist at this reception. Come meet the Thomas and the other artists and see their work! The reception is held on the back deck at Lynn's Quality Oysters, overlooking the bay. Artists will have their work on display, and be ready to discuss.
Artists will be painting along the Marine Street Riverwalk along the working waterfront in Carrabelle. After the demonstrations, Shelby Keefe will be the featured artist presenting her work at the reception. Come meet Shelby and the other artists and see their work! The reception is held at the Rio Carrabelle Gallery. Artists will have their work on display, and be ready to discuss.
Artists will be painting around the public beach area near the St. George Island Lighthouse. The featured artist at the reception will be Vladislav Yelseyev. Come meet Vlad and the other artists and see their work! Reception is held at the St. George Island Lighthouse, and artists will have their work on display, and be ready to discuss.
Luke Buck will be the featured artist at the Mexico Beach Tableaus reception. Come meet Luke and the other artists and see their work of Mexico Beach scenes. Reception is held at the Mexico Beach Welcome Center, and artists will have their work on display, and be ready to discuss.
Mexico Beach CDC: 888-723-2546.
The Gala is held on Friday night this year, May 11, and is open to all Collectors. Collector packages can be purchased on the Collectors page.
On this special night, the artists will be displaying all their paintings from the week, including their selections of their best work. The artists vote on the Artists' Choice award painting at this event, and the winner is announced during the evening. The Artists' Choice painting is traditionally purchased by the FCCC board for its permanent collection.
Come enjoy the evening of great food and great music, talk with the artists, and choose that special masterpiece to purchase for your own collection! Please contact us for details, at info@pleinairfl.com.
