St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out April 23 – 27
The St. Augustine Art Association is hosting the St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out from April 23 to April 27. Plein air, translated as “outdoor,” painting has been a common practice in St. Augustine for years and this event brings local art history into present day as artists converge on the streets and in notable locations while mingling with patrons. Works in progress and finished paintings can be viewed and purchased in...
Spring Show: An Evening of Art and Bold Color March 28
The Hillary Whitaker Gallery (HWG) announces the opening of its highly anticipated Spring Show on Friday, March 28th, 6 – 8 p.m. This exciting exhibition will showcase the works of three renowned artists: Erin Gregory, Laura Lacambra Shubert (shown at right), and Gretchen Warsen. The Spring Show will feature a diverse collection of paintings that explore various themes and styles. Erin Gregory offers a unique perspective on...
25th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival April 26 & 27
Expect a fun-filled outdoor cultural experience at the 25th annual Chain of Parks Art Festival, in downtown Tallahassee! Visitors will enjoy a weekend filled with unique works of fine art from over 150 national juried artists, 3D street art, live entertainment, children’s art activities, local heritage, delicious food, craft beer, and more. Nationally ranked in the Top 100 Fine Art Festivals by Sunshine Artist Magazine for 11 years...
Art in the Park Chalk Drawing Competition. March 29
The area’s only chalk drawing competition returns to Jacksonville for a fifth year. This event is presented by Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park and YaYa Productions. Over the years, a number of illustrious artists have joined the competition including Christopher Clark, Elena Øhlander, Roosevelt Watson III, Adrian Rhodes, Grace Bio, Marcus Williams, Jenn Veal, Maiye Elaine, and Tatiana Kitchen. Several talented...
Publisher Note
The Florida Park Service—one of the nation’s largest park systems, with 175 state parks, trails, and historic sites across more than 815,000 acres of public land—planned to celebrate its 90th anniversary by commercializing conservation land and inviting eager developers to the party. The big media scoop sparked bipartisan outrage and led to protests and political pressure, forcing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to halt the plans...