New Paint Out Scheduled

FCPAP Paints at Alpine Groves Park
Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28
 
FCPAP Paints at Alpine Groves Park. Plan on BOTH Friday, the 27th and Saturday, the 28th of July. The park opens at 7:00 am so any time after the park opens, come on out. I put 1:00 PM as the end time, but paint as long as you want. Lots to paint here with farm house and barns and great views of the St Johns River.
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Something a Little Different

FCPAP Paints at Earth Works Nursery

 
Friday and Saturday, July 13th and 14th
 
Come and Paint at the Earth Works Nursery at 12501 Beach Blvd. Business hours are from 8:00 am till 4:00 pm. Come early and paint till whenever. We can paint BOTH Friday, July 13th and Saturday, July 14th. Earth Works is located on Beach Blvd. just East of Florida State College of Jacksonville, and just West of Kernan Blvd. It is on the North side of Beach Blvd.
This will be something a little different for us and we think you will be amazed by the choice of vignettes and objects d’art to paint. Plus you can shop for you garden at the same time!

Upcoming Paint Outs

Come play and paint with your fellow members!

FCPAP Paints Little Talbot Island
Friday and Saturday, April 13th and 14th.  8:00 am till whenever.
With more than five miles of beautiful, white sandy beaches, Little Talbot Island is one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands in Northeast Florida. Maritime forests, desert-like dunes and undisturbed salt marshes on the western side of the island allow for hours of nature study and relaxation. The diverse habitats in the park host a wealth of wildlife for viewing, including river otters, marsh rabbits, bobcats and a variety of native and migratory birds.
Directions: Exit I-295 on to Heckscher Drive (SR A1A) Eastbound. It’s about 10-12 miles to the entrance of the park, which will be on the right. Do not confuse with Hugenot Park which is before the Fort George Inlet Bridge. The entrance to Little Talbot is about 1/2 mile-1mile past the Bridge on the right. Nice dunes and beach access at the first parking area past the entry gate. There is another parking area where the park road ends. It also offers access to beach and dunes. There is also a nice wooded trail where you first enter the gate before getting to the guard station. Parking for the trail is just past the guard station on the left. No facilities on the trail.
Park hours are 8:00 am till sunset. $5.00 per carload (2-8 people). $4.00 per car with single occupant (per website)
St Augustine Plein Air Paint Out and Juried Exhibition, April 22-29, 2018
 
PAINT OUT REGISTRATION – Online or Mail Register and pay Online (www.staaa.org/pleinair) or Mail completed Registration form and pay $45 Entry Fee (checks payable to St. Augustine Art Association). Must be 18 years or older. Mailed applications must be received by April 16, 2018. Online application deadline is April 16, 2018. Late Fee: Add $10.  
 
Registration for the Paint Out includes: Access to paint on approved private properties during the event; Free entrance to the Fort all week; Use of the Wet Room; Discounted parking at selected lots; Brunch on Sunday April 22; Artist Receptions and Events; Souvenir Bag; Water; Artist IDs
 
JURIED EXHIBIT: WHERE ART MEETS HISTORY– MAY 4-27, 2018 at the St. Augustine Art Association ELIGIBILITY Works produced in the field (not the studio) on stamped canvas/support during the Paint Out by registered artists will be eligible for the juried exhibit. Artwork must be finished with a frame and wire for hanging. (No gallery wrapped canvas. White/Off white mattes only) Size may not exceed 48″ (any side). LIMIT: 3 pieces; FEE: $10/per piece. STAAA will process all sales and will retain 30%. DELIVERY/RECEIVING: Tuesday, May 1, noon – 6pm & Wednesday, May 2, noon – 4pm at STAAA, 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084. (Early Deliveries may be accepted during the Paint Out.) INSTALLATION/JUDGING: Thursday, May 3, 2018 AWARDS $1000 Best in Show; $750 First Place; $500 Second Place; $250 Third Place and additional cash prizes. Judge’s decision is final.
 
Reception & Awards, Friday, May 4, 5 to 9pm.
See the St. Augustine Art Association website for more information and entry instructions    www.staaa.org/pleinair/

Resounding Success!!!

Our Brush with Nature event at the Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens was a wonderful and successful day for both us and them. Our artists sold more than 30 paintings. The weather stayed gorgeous until the evening and it was a delight as usual to spend time painting at the Arboretum. Randy Pitts won both the Artists’ Choice and People’s Choice for his beautiful reflections on Lake Ray.