14th Annual
The Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and First Coast Plein Air Painters are excited to announce the 14th annual
A Brush with Nature
Saturday and Sunday, May 31 – June 1, 2025
Event Time: Saturday 8AM – 5pm and Sunday 8AM – 4:00 pm
What is this event?
“A Brush with Nature” is a large publicized event. The event is FCPAP’s way to give back to the community. This is a large fundraiser for Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens exclusive to First Coast Plein Air Painters. There are food trucks, live music, plant sales and kids activities.
How do we give back?
We paint on location throughout the weekend of the event as the visitors enjoy viewing the works in progress. Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is a place to paint and explore year round. Throughout the year, artist paint there en plein air in preparation for this big event. The trails and lake are lined with award winning trees, flowers and unique species of plants which lend to excellent opportunities for landscapes. Plan to paint en plain air throughout the weekend.
JOIN THE QUICKDRAW PAINTING EVENT!
Saturday, May 31 Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm at the FCPAP tent area.
Quickdraw set up: Saturday 11:00am, Register at the tent before 11am.
For the complete Prospectus, Click HERE
Note:
All artists participating must have paid their annual dues to FCPAP by
May 1, 2025.
Important Times
Gates Open: 7:00 am for both days.
FCPAP Members Only Final Reception and Awards: Sunday, June 1, 4-5pm
Costs
Artwork for display and sales.
One-time fee: There will be a one time fee for each entry at the beginning of the event. Then additional paintings entered are free!
Please: get your wrist band when checking in each morning. Anyone who does not check in or have a wrist ban on will not be allowed to participate in this event.