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Schedule of Events
Daily Events: Exhibits, Workshops, Demonstrations Throughout the Forgotten Coast en Plein Air event, there are a host of exhibits, presentations, and demonstrations you can attend.
Note: All of Forgotten Coast en Plein Air events run on Eastern time, so events in Mexico Beach will be one hour earlier in local time. For example, an event starting at 2:00 pm Eastern, will actually start at 1:00 pm Mexico Beach (Central) time.
EVENTS BY DATE
FRIDAY, MARCH 20
Artist Demonstration: Reid Avenue Streetscapes Watch artists Stewart White, Aimee Erickson, Leon Holmes, and Tony Robinson capture the architecture and atmosphere of Port St. Joe. 9-11 am, along Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe
Artist Demonstration: A Working Waterfront Join artists Charlie Hunter, Suzie Baker, and Poppy Balser as they document the Apalachicola River and the boats that ply the water. 9-11 am, Riverfront Park, 86 Water Street, Apalachicola
Workshop: Nancie King Mertz Come learn how to add structures to your pastel landscapes or cityscapes with confidence. This workshop will help turn your favorite views of buildings and structures into dramatic, expressive paintings. Examine space, perspective, and design through hands-on lessons that aim to help you build self confidence. 9 am-4 pm, 86 Water Street, Apalachicola. $95.00 per person, register online, attendance limited. Bring a sack lunch.
Workshop: Morgan Samuel Price Genre painting has been in the forefront of plein air painting. The recording of everyday life has taught us much about daily life in history. During her all day workshop, “Daily Life in Paint”, Morgan and her students will select a scene, capture the figures and design the painting. 9-4 pm, The Joe Center for the Arts, 201 Reid Street, Port St. Joe, $95.00 per person, register online, attendance limited. Bring a sack lunch.
Opening Luncheon: Kick off the 2020 Forgotten Coast en Plein Air in style! Join us for lunch with the artists, volunteers, visitors, and the greater arts community. 12-1 pm, The Community Center, 1 Bay Avenue, Battery Park, Apalachicola
Residency Presentation: The Infectious Creativity of Change Mark Shasha’s week long residency explores the connection of elements in the Forgotten Coast, such as climate change and the morphing coastal culture. Riffing on the theme that necessity is the mother of invention, Mark will illustrate how change sparks creativity. Through interviews of biologists, architects, seafood workers, city planners, and other integral, but seemingly unconnected, parts of the community, Mark synthesizes how creative thinking, and its infectious nature, can build stronger community infrastructure, both metaphorically and physically. 6-8 pm, Cal Allen Coastal Art and Studio, 102 SE Avenue B, Carrabelle
SATURDAY, MARCH 21
Quickdraw: Mexico Beach The 2020 Quickdraw will be held in Mexico Beach this year, featuring a wide range of exceptional subject matter sure to challenge and delight all artists. Artists may choose from a wide range of pristine beach scenes as well as locations of recovery as the town continues to rebuild after Hurricane Michael. All completed work will be displayed for judging and sales. Enjoy live music and beautiful scenery at the reception that evening. You will receive a free ticket to the reception with your participation in the quickdraw. Guest/spouse tickets can be purchased separately online before the reception. Entry fee: $20.00. 8 am-12:30 pm, Mexico Beach Welcome Center, Canal Park, 102 Canal Parkway, Mexico Beach.
Artist Demonstrations: Gather at Mexico Beach Welcome Center to observe artists Terry Miura, Vicki Norman, and Luke Buck as they paint the recovery efforts from Hurricane Michael in hard hit Mexico Beach. 2-4 pm, 102 Canal Parkway, Mexico Beach
Mexico Beach Reception: Terry Miura will be the featured artist at the Mexico Beach reception. Come meet Terry and the other artists and see their work of Mexico Beach recovery scenes. Reception is held at the Mexico Beach Welcome Center, and artists will have their work on display and be ready to discuss 4-6 pm, Mexico Beach Welcome Center, 102 Canal Parkway, Mexico Beach
Lecture: The Judge’s Perspective Celebrate the results of the Quickdraw challenge, hear the judging perspective from our Quickdraw judge, Sam Knecht, and learn why the selected paintings are winners. Engage in the insights and discussion. 5-6 pm, 86 Water Street, Apalachicola Center for History, Culture, and Art
Quickdraw/Florida’s Finest Gallery Reception
Meet the winning Quickdraw artists who have works in the Quickdraw’ Gallery at the Center for History, Culture and Art in Apalachicola. Also see the Florida’s Finest collection of paintings in the same gallery. All paintings are for sale, and refreshments will be served. Tickets are $20 per person, please register online. Participants in the Quickdraw will receive one ticket included in their registration, so there is no need to register if you are a quickdraw participant. Please register guests online. 6-8 pm, Center for History, Culture, and Art, 86 Water Street, Apalachicola
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
Artist Demonstrations: Plein Church: Gospel en Plein Air. Enjoy gospel music as artists Morgan Samuel Price, Charles Dickinson, Kathleen Hudson, and Kendall Portis capture a Sunday morning service on the waterfront in Apalachicola. Nothing could be more joyful! 9-11 am, Riverfront Park, Apalachicola
Lecture: Patrick Saunders. Stop in at the historic Apalachicola Center for History, Culture and Art to hear a presentation by Patrick Saunders entitled “Everything Adds to the Experience.” He will share his personal journey to becoming a successful artist, and how every aspect of life influences artistic vision. Patrick is new to Forgotten Coast en Plein Air and brings a brilliant new perspective. 11 am-12 pm, 86 Water Street, Apalachicola
Artist Demonstration: Cape San Blas, Scallop RePUBlic. Meet artists Poppy Balser, Bill Suys, and David Boyd as art enthusiasts gather to view their work and converse about the art and the setting. 2-4 pm, Scallop RePUBlic, 411 Cape San Blas Road, Cape San Blas
Cape San Blas Artists’ Reception: Bill Suys will be the featured artist for the reception. Come meet Bill along with other artists, all with work on display. 4-6 pm, Scallop RePUBlic, 411 Cape San Blas Road, Cape San Blas
MONDAY, MARCH 23
Lunch and Learn: Painting Boats, Getting the Lines Right with Poppy Balser Successfully portraying a boat requires careful attention to shapes, angles and perspective. The bones of the picture have to be good. It is when the drawing is in place that the artist can make the painting come to life with just the right fine lines Continued on page 32
Wet Room: Art Fresh off the Easel The Wet Room is where all new paintings arrive. The paintings are literally “wet” as they are often completed just hours before arrival. The Wet Room features the work of all invited artists. Painting displays change by the hour. Art collectors arrive daily to make their selections from the most recent deliveries. Collectors form across the country can watch the online gallery where each painting is photographed and posted to the website. All paintings are framed, priced, and ready for sale. 11 am5 pm, except March 21, 1-5 pm and Friday, March 27, 11am-3 pm. The Joe Center for the Arts, 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe
Master’s Gallery: Inspired Paintings
Invited artists display their finest studio work inspired by their plein air work from the Forgotten Coast event. This exhibit exemplifies the tradition of artists taking a series of smaller pieces produced out of doors back to their studio, and producing larger, fully developed paintings you will see in the Master’s Gallery. All works are available for viewing and purchase. 11 am-5 pm, except March 21, 1-5 pm and Friday, March 27, 11am-3 pm. The Joe Center for the Arts, 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe
Founders Collection: An Artist’s Tribute
In 2010 a special collection of plein air work was donated by the invited artists to honor the event’s founder, Richard Carrell. This is part of the permanent artwork collection at Sacred Heart and provides comfort and interest to families waiting for their loved ones in the surgery center. 11 am-5 pm, Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital, 3801 East Highway 98, Port St. Joe
Artist’s Choice Collection: Exhibition Fea
turing the Best of the Best Each year at the “Collectors’ Gala,” the invited artists select what they consider the “best” painting of the 10-day event. The Forgotten Coast Cultural Coalition purchases that painting and adds it to a growing collection. View past years of these paintings which our artists have chosen as the Best of the Best! 11 am-4 pm, Eastpoint Visitor’s Center, 731 Highway 98, Eastpoint
The Best of Quickdraw 2020
A selection of the best paintings from the 2020 Quickdraw competition will be selected to hang as a tribute to the “two hour challenge.” Many times some of the most spontaneous and creative pieces result from the competitive process. The exhibit may be viewed and purchased. 11 am-5 pm except closing at 3 pm on March 28. Exhibit closed on Sunday. Center for History, Culture, and Art, 86 Water Street, Apalachicola
Florida’s Finest Exhibit Florida’s Finest, Plein Air Ambassadors Exhibits features new works from the 2020 Florida’s Finest Ambassadors as well as works by past Ambassadors. 11 am-5 pm except closing at 3 pm March 28. Exhibit closed on Sunday. Center for History, Culture, and Art, 86 Water Street, Apalachicola
The Best of Student Art Day Be sure to check out the amazing selection of young talent produced by local students at The Best of Student Art Day Exhibition. You’ll be amazed at the quality of painting by young people from Gulf and Franklin County schools. 11 am-5 pm, except March 21, 1-5 pm and Friday, March 27, 11am-3 pm. The Joe Center for the Arts, 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe
Residency Exhibit: The Ebb and Flow of
Music in the Forgotten Coast Vicki’s residency was inspired by the music and musicians of the Forgotten Coast. Her paintings explore the way that music connects individuals with their community, their family, and their God. Be sure to check out her amazing work. March 20-27, 11 am-5 pm, Center for History Culture, and Art, 86 Water Street, Apalachicola. (Please Note: on March 27, the exhibit will be moved to the Wet Room at 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe) Exhibit closed on Sunday, March 22.
Residency Exhibit: The Roots of Black Lead
ership on the Forgotten Coast Education, religion, athletics, and neighborhood boundaries helped create strong bonds in the African American communities of the Forgotten Coast. Kendall’s residency provides a visual narrative through personal portraits, neighborhood architecture and family activities that reveal stories of dedication, richness, and culture. March 20-27, Berkshire Hathaway Office, 140 West 1st Street, St. George Island (Please Note: on March 27, the exhibit will be moved to the Wet Room at 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe) Exhibit closed on Sunday, March 22.
Residency Exhibit: The Infectious Creativi
ty of Change Mark residency explores the connection of elements in the Forgotten Coast, such as climate change and morphing coastal culture. Through interviews with biologists, architects, seafood workers, city planners, and other parts of the community, Mark synthesizes how creative thinking can build stronger communities. March 20-27, 11 am-5 pm, Cal Allen Gallery, 192 SE Avenue B, Carrabelle (Please Note: on March 27, the exhibit will be moved to the Wet Room at 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe) Exhibit closed on Sunday, March 22.
to depict the rigging. Watercolor artist Poppy Balser, a signature member of the American Society of Marine Artists, will share what she feels is the most rewarding part of painting a boat: laying in the lines that make the boat come to life. 12-2 pm, Apalachicola Center for History, Culture, and Art, 86 Water Street, Apalachicola, $15.00 per person, reservations required, register online, seating limited Continued from page 31
Artist Demonstration: The View Across Apalachicola Bay. Watch artists Michelle Held, Patrick Saunders, and Aimee Erickson capture the atmosphere, tradition and lifestyle of the small fishing community of Eastpoint around Lynn’s Quality Oysters. 2-4 pm, Lynn’s Quality Oysters, 402 Highway 98, Eastpoint
Eastpoint Artist Reception: Artists will be painting around the working waterfront in Eastpoint and Michelle Held will be the featured artist at this reception. Come meet Michelle and the other artists and see their work! The reception is held at Lynn’s Quality Oysters, overlooking the bay. Artists will have their work on display, and be ready to discuss. 4-6 pm, Lynn’s Quality Oysters, 402 Highway 98, Eastpoint
Residency Presentation: The Ebb and Flow of Music in The Forgotten Coast Meet artist Vicki Norman and hear about her week long residency that was inspired by the music and musicians of the Forgotten Coast. From dark bars, sunlit churches, and school classrooms, the music that ebbs and flows throughout life in the region offers a rich and varied soundtrack of gospel choir, classical, jazz, folk, and rock. “Music is this beautiful, invisible web that runs through all parts of the community,” says Vicki. Her paintings explore the way that music connects individuals with their community, their family, and their God. Vicki’s residency work reveals the shared principles of composition, movement, pitch, balance, and rhythm and how they apply to both music and painting. 6:30-8:30 pm, Apalachicola HCA, 86 Water Street, Apalachicola
TUESDAY, MARCH 24
Lunch and Learn: The Big Mistakes! with Leon Holmes What makes a painting look amateurish? Internationally acclaimed Australian artist Leon Holmes will discuss some of the more obvious but often overlooked flaws in drawing skills and explains how to recognize them through a better understanding of scale and perspective. 12-2 pm, The Joe Center for the Arts, 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe, $15 per person, reservations required, register online, seating limited
Artist Demonstrations: The Lighthouse Silhouette Come watch the artists Stewart White, Nancie King Mertz, and Charles Dickinson as they capture the beauty that is St. George Island and the St. George Island Lighthouse. 2-4 pm, Lighthouse Park, 2B E Gulf Beach Drive, St. George Island
St. George Island Artist Reception: Artists will be painting around the public beach area near the St. George Island Lighthouse. The featured artist at the reception will be Stewart White. Come meet Stewart and the other artists and see their work! Reception is held at the St. George Island Lighthouse, and artists will have their work on display, and be ready to discuss. 4-6 pm, Lighthouse Park, 2B E Gulf Beach Drive, St. George Island
Residency Presentation: The Roots of Black Leadership on the Forgotten Coast Kendall’s week long residency explores education, religion, athletics, and neighborhood boundaries that helped create strong bonds in the African American communities of the Forgotten Coast. These foundations developed community leaders, some who remained at home, uplifting their local neighborhoods, as well as others who went out into the world to become noteworthy in other ways. 6:30-8:30 pm, Berkshire Hathaway Office, 140 West 1st Street, St. George Island
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25
Student Art Day: Join the featured artists as they paint with local students from Gulf and Franklin County schools. Each artist will work one-on-one with a student to paint their own plein air piece. The students will sign their paintings and volunteers will help frame them onsite. Artists, students, teachers and volunteers
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gather at noon for lunch to celebrate the day’s accomplishments. The student paintings will then be taken to hang in The Joe Center for the Arts, 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe for the duration of the event. 10 am-1 pm, Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Millender Park,108 Island Drive, Eastpoint
Nocturne Paint: Downtown Apalachicola You’ll find it amazing what the artists Kendall Portis, Tony Robinson, and Vicki Norman find to paint in the dark! A unique set of challenges and techniques will be on display as the artists paint in the moonlight. Come meet the artists and see their work! Light refreshments will be served for a relaxing evening of art and enjoying the night skies! 8-10 pm, Riverfront Park, 86 Water Street, Apalachicola
Nocturne Paint: Downtown Port St. Joe It’s always a surprise what the artists Leon Holmes, David Boyd, Mark Shasha, and Patrick Saunders find to paint in the dark! A unique set of challenges and techniques will be on display as the artists paint in the moonlight. Come meet the artists and see their work! Light refreshments will be served for a relaxing evening of art and enjoying the night skies! 8-10 pm, Downtown Port St. Joe
THURSDAY, MARCH 26
Lunch and Learn: Design, Design, Design: The Three Most Important Parts of a Painting with David Boyd Some may argue that the underlying design of a painting is what makes it strong. I would agree. It doesn’t matter how well you mix color if your design is weak. Learn a few ways that you can make the overall design of your paintings stronger. 12-2 pm, The Joe Center for the Arts, 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe, $15 per person, reservations required, register online, seating limited composing the painting, what makes them sing, and what you can look for while viewing artwork. 12-2 pm, Apalachicola Center for History, Culture, and Art, 86 Water Street, Apalachicola, $15.00 per person, reservations required, register online, seating limited
Artists’ Roundtable Discussion: Plein air painters are, in essence, storytellers. And when brush is put to canvas decisions must be made... What story to tell, how best to tell that story and WHY tell that story? What are the parallels between writing and painting, what are the differences, why do we make the decisions we do when painting, and what’s the most authentic way to tell YOUR story? Join Charlie Hunter, Bill Suys, Terry Miura and Tony Robinson as they talk about literal truth, story truth and explore the painted word. 2-4 pm, Center for History, Culture, and Art, 86 Water Street, Apalachicola
Maecenas Event and Artists’ Choice Reveal:
This special event is by invitation only for Maecenas level ($1000 and up) Collectors. Held at the Wetroom this year in Port St. Joe, this event brings together artists, collectors, and special guests for an evening of relaxed conversation and relationship building in a beautiful setting. Maecenas-level Collectors will have first choice in purchasing the reserved paintings from the event. The artists vote on the Artists’ Choice award painting at this event, and the winner is announced during the evening. The Artists’ Choice painting is traditionally purchased by the FCCC board for its permanent collection. Come enjoy an evening of great food and great music, talk with the artists, and choose that special masterpiece to purchase for your own collection! 7-9 pm, The Joe Center for the Arts, 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe. Please sign up online or contact us for details.
32 Artist Demonstrations: Marine Street Panoramas Watch artists Kathleen Hudson, Michelle Held, and Charlie Hunter capture Carrabelle panoramas at their best, from the Pavilion on Marine Street. 2-4 pm, Marine Street Riverfront Pavilion, Marine Avenue, Carrabelle Carrabelle Artist Reception: Artists will be painting along the Marine Street Riverfront Pavilion along the working waterfront in Carrabelle. After the demonstrations, Kathleen Hudson will be the featured artist presenting her work at the reception. Come meet Kathleen and the other artists and see their work! Artists will have their work on display, and be ready to discuss. 4-6pm, Marine Street Riverfront Pavilion Marine Street, Carrabelle.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
Lunch and Learn: Why Do I Like This Painting So Much with Suzie Baker Participating Artist Suzie Baker, Vice President of Oil Painters of America will talk about some great pieces of artwork by this years Forgotten Coast artists and help you understand how the artist is
SATURDAY MARCH 28
Artist Demonstrations: Reid Avenue Streetscapes Watch artists Mark Shasha, Luke Buck, and Suzie Baker capture the architecture and atmosphere of Port St. Joe. 11 am-1 pm, The Joe Center for the Arts, 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe Lunch and Learn: Mix it Up, Lay it Down: The Joy of Color with Aimee Erickson Watch Aimee demonstrate a super fun approach to painting from life. Learn to use the three defining characteristics of color to compare and mix. No drawing skills necessary! Students say, “It’s so liberating! You just focus on one thing!” “I never thought it could be this simple.” “This is my new thing.” 12-2 pm, The Joe Center for the Arts, 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe, $15.00 per person, reservations required, register online, seating limited Masters Gallery Tour: Featuring Charles Dickinson The Master’s Gallery is comprised of studio paintings from the returning invited artists, often in larger formats than are possible 800/378-8419 WWW.FORGOTTENCOASTENPLEINAIR.COM
Collector’s Gala and Small Paintings Re
veal: On this special night, the artists will be displaying all their paintings from the week, including their small paintings done especially for this event. Come enjoy this evening of great food and great music, talk with the artists, and choose that special masterpiece to purchase for your own collection. The Gala is open to all Collectors at the $100 dollar level or above. 7-10 pm, The Joe Center for the Arts, 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe. Please purchase Collectors tickets online at ForgottenCoastEnPleinAir. com.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
Small Painting Sunday: Our second Sunday and final day of the 2020 event will be an opportunity for artists to produce and exhibit “small works” that capture the essence of our beautiful community and landscape in the smaller formats, and at price ranges everyone can appreciate! Come celebrate the end of the week together in Port St. Joe. 11 am-3 pm, The Joe Center for the Arts, 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe
Artist Demonstration/Discussion: Stop in at the wetroom in Port St. Joe at the Joe Center of the Arts to hear a presentation by artist Luke Buck. He will demo and discuss the use of gouache and watercolor in painting. 12-1 pm, The Joe Center for the Arts, 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe
Artist Demonstration/Discussion: Watch the artist who was awarded the Artist Choice for this year. 1-2 pm, The Joe Center for the Arts, 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe
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