A Plein Air Painting Event in Havana and Quincy, Florida

ARTIST INFORMATION

ARTISTS REGISTRATION

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

PURCHASE PLEIN AIR GALA TICKETS HERE

May 16 – 18, 2024

Join us for a Plein Air painting event that will highlight the scenery of the Havana and Quincy area. From the countryside to downtown historic district, artists will be invited to capture the beauty of North Florida, “A very different Florida.” The event is hosted by Havana Main Street and Quincy Main Street.

Special Guest Artist: Sherry Whitney

CALENDAR

QUINCY EVENTS

Thursday, May 16, 2024

8:00A.M.
REGISTRATION
Quincy Garden Center
204 East Jefferson Street, Quincy, Florida 32351
Artist Registration, delivery of previously painted works and artists disperse to begin painting. ALL canvases must be stamped and initialed at check-in to be eligible for final judging.
The Quincy Garden Center will be open to the public throughout the day. Guests are invited to review the “Wet” artwork painted during the event, purchase previously painted work, and meet the artists.
$35.00 Fee

12:15 pm
ARTIST’S LUNCH and ARTIST TALK
First Presbyterian Church of Quincy
306 N. Madison St, Quincy, FL 32351
Lunch for the artists will be provided by the members of the First Presbyterian Church, Quincy.
Artist Talk by Natalia Andreeva, internationally known Plein Air artist, judge, and instructor.

After lunch artists resume painting for the rest of the day.

HAVANA EVENTS

Friday, May 17, 2024 
                 
8:00am
REGISTRATION
Havana Springs Resort
200 Coca Cola Avenue, Havana, FL 32333
Artist Registration, delivery of previously painted works will be brought from Quincy to Havana and displayed. ALL new canvases must be stamped and initialed at check in to be eligible for final judging.
Artists disperse to begin painting.

12:15pm
ARTIST’S LUNCH and ARTIST TALK
First Presbyterian Church of Havana
213 First St. NE., Havana, FL 32333
Lunch for the artists will be provided by the members of the First Presbyterian Church of Havana. Sherry Whitney will discuss her approach to Plein Air.

5:00 – 7:00pm
HAPPY HOUR ARTIST’S RECEPTION
Havana Springs Resort
200 Coca Cola Avenue, Havana, FL 32333

Saturday, May 18, 2024
8:00am – 12:00 Noon

PLEIN AIR “QUICK DRAW”
8:000am
CHECK-IN FOR REGISTERED PLEIN AIR ARTISTS
FREE

9:00am
REGISTRATION FOR PARTICIPATING QUICK DRAW ARTISTS
$20.00 FEE

10:00am – 12:00pm
Participating Plein Air artists and registered Quick Draw artists situate themselves around the grounds of Havana Spring Resort and paint for two hours. Works will be judged; awards will be assigned. Artwork can be for sale.                  

2:00pm
JUDGING OF ARTWORK – Both Quick Draw Paint Out and Plein Air Wet Work
(Venue closed to visitors during judging)
Havana Springs Resort
Judge: Natalia Andreeva, Internationally known Plein Air Artist and Judge

6:00 – 7:00pm
SPONSOR PREVIEW
Havana Springs Resort, 200 Coca Cola Avenue, Havana, FL
A Champagne Preview Party for all sponsors and opportunity to purchase artworks early. 

7:00 – 9:00pm
GALA RECEPTION              
$50.00 per person
Havana Springs Resort, 200 Coca Cola Avenue, Havana, FL