Schedule of Events and Exhibitions
Come to one of our free events that are open to the public
or register for one of our ticket only events
Check them all out below!
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Artists' Choice Demonstration
Watch the artist that was awarded Artists' Choice for this year. Who is it? We will only know after the reveal on Friday evening so come to the demo to watch this artist and a demonstration of their choice!
Open House at the Wet Room
Our second Sunday and final day of the 2024 event will be the last opportunity to purchase artworks that capture the essence of our beautiful community and landscape. Come celebrate the end of the week together in Port St. Joe. Free event open to the public!
Collectors’ Gala
Join us on our final evening of the event for our Collector’s Gala. Visit with the artists and make your purchase of art painted during this year’s event.
Masters Gallery Tour with Artist Vicki Norman
The Masters Gallery is comprised of studio paintings from the returning invited artists, often in larger formats than are possible en plein air. Join artist Vicki Norman as she discusses what make the pieces presented in the Masters Gallery so valuable.
Maecenas Dinner
Maecenas Dinner is for those Collectors who purchase a package of $1000 or higher (which all dollars spent apply to the purchase of a painting 100%). 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!
Lunch and Learn with Carla Bosch
Join Carla Bosch as she presents the topic, "Having Fun With Acrylics en Plein Air.”
Small Painting Reveal Exhibit and Reception
Come see the small paintings just hung today in the Wet Room available for purchase! Pick up one of these little jewels for your personal collection and meet the artists who painted them.
Eastpoint Artist Demonstrations and Reception - The View Across St. George Sound
Watch artists Brienne Brown, Haidee-Jo Summers and Greg Barnes capture the atmosphere, tradition and lifestyle of the small fishing community of Eastpoint around Family Coastal Restaurant in Eastpoint.
Lunch and Learn with Steven Walker
Join artist Steven Walker as he presents the lunch and learn topic “Playing With Broken Color.”
St. George Island Artist Demonstrations and Reception
Come watch artists Greg Barnes, Morgan Samuel Price, Jeremy Sams, & Carla Bosch as they capture the beauty that is St. George Island and the St. George Lighthouse.
Student Art Day on St. George Island
Watch local students paint one on one with our invited artists.
Carrabelle Artist Demonstrations and Reception
Watch artists Olena Babak, Poppy Balser, & Jeremy Sams paint at the Carrabelle Marine Street Pavilion.
Lunch and Learn with Eli Cedrone
Join artist Eli Cedrone as she presents the lunch and learn topic of painting figures on the beach.
Mexico Beach Artist Demonstrations and Reception
Mexico Beach Artists Demonstrations, 2pm-5pm, 102 Canal Parkway, Mexico Beach - Suzie Baker, Michelle Held, & Eli Cedrone
Lunch and Learn with Manon Sander
Join Manon as she addresses the topic “Let’s turn on the light!” Learn about all the secrets to make a painting go from ho-hum to appearing filled with vibrant light.”
Artists' Choice Exhibit - The Best of the Best
See the Artists’ Choice Exhibit at the Mexico Beach Welcome Center - Open Monday - Friday only 11:00am-5:00pm EDT
Kathie Odom Residency Presentation, Reception and Exhibit - "Within the Walls of the Forgotten Coast”
Kathie Odom Residency Presentation, Reception and Exhibit
Cape San Blas Artist Demonstrations and Reception
Meet artists Richie Vios, Haidee Jo Summers, & Manon Sander as art enthusiasts gather to view their work and converse about the art and the setting.
Wet Room Exhibits
Come to the Wet Room daily beginning Sunday, March 17th to see the paintings arriving and to get your favorite as soon as it is hung!
Masters' Gallery Exhibit - Inspired Paintings
Come see the Masters Gallery paintings at a the Wet Room beginning Sunday, March 17th and ending at the close of the event on Sunday, March 24th.
Plein Air Church
Enjoy gospel music and artists painting a Sunday morning church service outdoors.
Quickdraw and Florida's Finest Reception and Exhibit
Reception to hear Judge’s Perspective on the 2024 Quickdraw winning paintings and to meet the 2024 Florida’s Finest Ambassadors
Charles Dickinson Residency Presentation, Reception and Exhibit - “Time and Resilience”
Charles Dickinson Residency Presentation, Reception and Exhibit
One Day Workshop in Port St. Joe with Poppy Balser
Learn how to capture a scene quickly and efficiently en plein air with Poppy Balser.
A Working Waterfront Artist Demonstrations
Join artists Richie Vios, Charles Dickinson & Morgan Samuel Price at the riverfront in Apalachicola as they paint the boats and area along Water Street.
One Day Workshop in Apalachicola with Michelle Held
One day workshop in Apalachicola with Michelle Held - “Pushing Boundaries with Michelle.”
Reid Avenue Streetscapes Artist Demonstrations
Watch artists Suzie Baker, Olena Babak & Steven Walker capture the architecture on Reid Avenue in Port St. Joe.