Schedule

Friday, March 14, 2025

9:00AM  4:00PM

One Day Workshop in Port St. Joe with Carla Bosch

Join artist Carla Bosch in a one day workshop in Port St. Joe entitled “Let’s Loosen Up!” We will focus on minimizing brush strokes and allowing your own style to come alive. Carla’s workshop is in ACRYLICS so please note this when signing up. You don’t have to use acrylics during the workshop but it is suggested for the best workshop experience and learning her methods. 

Meet Carla at The Joe Center for the Arts, located at 201 Reid Avenue in Port St. Joe. This is a plein air workshop so you will go to the painting location after meeting at the Joe. The workshop is scheduled for Friday, March 14, starting at 9 am and ending at 4:00 pm with a lunch break. Cost is $120 per person - please register online.  Bring a sack lunch or plan to lunch at one of the great cafes in Port St. Joe.

The Joe Center for the Arts - 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456

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Opening Luncheon & Cheryl Ploegstra Residency Presentation

12:00PM  2:00PM

Kick off the 2025 Forgotten Coast en Plein Air in style! Join us for lunch with the artists, volunteers, visitors and greater arts community at The Joe Center of the Arts in Port St. Joe at 201 Reid Avenue. The luncheon is from Noon-1:30 pm. Local artist Cheryl Ploegstra will share her residency presentation at this luncheon. There is no fee required and everyone is invited to attend.

The Joe Center for the Arts - 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456

One Day Workshop in Apalachicola with Haidee-Jo Summers

9:00AM  4:00PM

Join artist Haidee-Jo Summers for a one day workshop. "Capturing the Essence" is the title of this one day event. Exploring the themes of simplicity and economy - how do we say what we want to say about a subject without saying too much and losing the impact? Discussing focal points, composition, peripheral vision and suggestion. How to suggest detail with just a few brush marks. 

You will meet Haidee-Jo at the Millpond Pavilion, located at 1 Scipio Creek in Apalachicola. The workshop is scheduled for Friday, March 14, starting at 9 am and ending at 4:00 pm with a lunch break. Cost is $120 per person - please register online.  Bring a sack lunch or plan to lunch at one of the great cafes in Apalachicola.

Millpond Pavilion - 1 Scipio Creek Apalachicola, Florida 32320

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A Working Waterfront Artist Demonstrations and Reception

2:00PM  5:00PM

Join artists Poppy Balser, Greg Barnes, Vicki Norman & Manon Sander as they document the Apalachicola River and the boats that ply it.  (photos are from previous events).  Reception immediately following the demonstrations. Free to the public. 

Riverfront Park - 86 Water Street Apalachicola, Florida, 32320

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Quickdraw

8:00AM  1:00PM

The 2025 Quickdraw will be held in at Windmark Beach Community in Port St. Joe this year, featuring a wide range of exceptional subject matter sure to challenge and delight all artists. All completed work will be displayed on site for judging and sales. Enjoy beautiful scenery and plan to attend the reception at the Joe Center of the Arts that evening at 6:00pm to hear the Judge's comments and see the works chosen for display. 

ARTISTS REGISTRATION: 

Online registration closes on Thursday, March 13th at midnight EST. On site registration begins at 8:00 am EST on the day of the event and the registration fee is $20. This event is open to anyone over the age of 14 who wishes to participate and has their own supplies and easels. You will choose either the Professional (those artists who make a living in art) or Open Class (all other artists) for the competition. Artists may use any medium, but must paint in the plein air tradition. Canvases must be blank, and design work cannot begin prior to the 9:00 am horn. 

DATES AND TIMING: 

Saturday, March 15 - 8:00 am - 8:45 am EST: Artists check in at the registration desk, pay if they haven’t already paid online, have their blank canvases stamped, and pick up their title & price label. No canvas will be stamped if painting/design has been begun prior to the starting time. Deadline for pre-registration is Thursday, March 13th.

Saturday, March 15 - 9:00 am EST: A horn will sound and artists may begin painting en plein air style on any subject. The Quickdraw artwork must be created during the Quickdraw time frame. Any violators will be banned from future events.

Saturday, March 15 - 11:30am EST: The closing horn will sound and the Quickdraw artists bring their just completed artwork and easels to the exhibit/sale area for the judging and sale. Artists are responsible for returning on time even if they are not within hearing distance of the horn. There is little turnaround time, so please be prepared with a title and price when the Quickdraw volunteer visits you and establishes your catalog number.

JUDGING/AWARDS: 

All artists must be set up for judging by 12:00 noon EST. Judging will begin at 12:00 noon EST and end at 1:00 pm EST. The Quickdraw Awards are announced and ribbons are awarded. The judge will make comments about the winning paintings selected and a reception will be held that evening at the Joe Center of the Arts at 201 Reid Avenue in Port St. Joe at 6:00pm. 

SPECIAL QUICKDRAW EXHIBITION: 

A special exhibition of a limited number Quickdraw works will be selected and hung at the Joe Center of the Arts at 201 Reid Avenue in Port St. Joe. Please note that all paintings must be properly framed and wired, ready to hang. Volunteers will be available to assist, but artists must provide their own frame and framing materials ... so plan in advance and bring one with you. The exhibit will be open each day from 11 am to 5 pm, March 17-19, 2025. It will close at 5:00 pm on the 19th. There is no additional charge to participate in the exhibit and sale if your painting is selected by the judge.

SALES: 

Each artwork is required to be for sale and to have a title and a price written on the provided label. Each participating artist should consider Forgotten Coast en Plein Air his or her gallery. There will be a 50% commission collected from the proceeds of each Quickdraw sale to fund this event; any violators will be banned from future events. Proceeds from our annual plein air event are shared with communities in Franklin and Gulf counties.

Note: Any work sold prior to 1:30 pm the day of the Quickdraw must remain on display until 1:30 pm. Artwork and artist supplies are the sole responsibility of each artist.

Windmark Beach Community - Goodmorning Street, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456

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Quickdraw and Florida's Finest Exhibits

6:00PM

Come see the opening of the Quickdraw and Florida’s Finest Exhibits at The Joe Center for the Arts, 201 Reid Avenue in Port St. Joe on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Reception is free to the public. The exhibits will remain open from 11:00am-5:00pm from Sunday, March 16 through Wednesday, March 19th. 

Forgotten Coast Cultural Coalition - 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456

Quickdraw/Florida’s Finest Exhibit Opening and 20th Anniversary Reception

6:00PM  8:00PM

The reception to highlight the selected paintings from the Quickdraw will be held at the Joe Center of the Arts located at 201 Reid Avenue in Port St. Joe at 6:00pm. Join us for light refreshments and see the works chosen for display of the Quickdraw held that morning. Also meet the four 2025 Florida's Finest Ambassadors and view their work. Reception is free and open to all!

These exhibits will be at The Joe daily starting Monday, March 17th through Wednesday, March 19th.  All Quickdraw exhibit paintings not sold at that point will be returned to the artist according to the method listed on the entry form the day of the event. 

The Joe Center for the Arts - 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456

Sunday, March 16, 2025

Plein Air Church

9:00AM  11:00AM

Enjoy gospel music as featured artists Charles Dickinson, Jeremy Sams, Morgan Samuel Price & Richie Vios and many more capture a Sunday morning service on the waterfront in Apalachicola. Nothing could be more joyful!  

Riverfront Park - 86 Water Street Apalachicola, Florida, 32320

Masters' Gallery Exhibit - Inspired Paintings

11:00AM

Invited artists display their finest studio work inspired by their plein air work from the Forgotten Coast area. All of the paintings are for sale. Come see how smaller pieces produced outdoors become larger more developed works of art in studio. Located in the Wet Room at the Fort Coombs Armory at 66 4th Street in Apalachicola, this exhibit is open from 11:00am to 5:00pm daily.

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

Wet Room Exhibits

11:00AM

The Wet Room this year is located at 66 4th Street in the Fort Coombs Armory in Apalachicola. See artwork turned in daily by the invited artists. Another exhibit in the wet room is the Masters  Gallery Exhibit, which include  larger format paintings done in the studio by returning artists that were inspired by plein air paintings done in the area. 

The Armory will be open from Sunday, March 16th until Sunday, March 23rd from 11:00am-5:00pm daily, with the event closing on the 23rd at 3:00pm. 

Make sure to stop by The Armory daily to see the art and purchase paintings for your own collection!

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

"Perspectives of 20 Years with the Forgotten Coast en Plein Air Event"

6:00PM  8:00PM

A roundtable discussion with the winners of the Richard Carrell Distinguished Artist Award celebrating 20 years of the FCenPA event. Led by FCCC board member Joe Taylor, come to enjoy a reception and discussion about their experiences in participating in this event during the last 20 years of its existence. The artists expected to participate are Lori Putnam, Mary Erickson, Dawn Whitelaw, Kathie Odom, Morgan Samuel Price and Charles Dickinson. Reception is free and open to the public at the Wet Room, Armory, 66 4th Street in Apalachicola. 

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

Simmons Bayou Artist Demonstrations and Reception

2:00PM  5:00PM

Meet us at the St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve, located at 3915 State Road 30-A in Port St. Joe.  Artists Greg Barnes, Carla Bosch, Ken DeWaard, Vicki Norman & Mark Shasha as art enthusiasts gather to view their work and converse about the art and the setting. Demonstrations begin at 2:00pm and the reception begins at 4:00pm. Some receptions end early so come meet the artists!

St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve

3915 State Road 30A, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456

Monday, March 17, 2025

Quickdraw and Florida's Finest Exhibits

11:00am-5:00pm

Come see the opening of the Quickdraw and Florida’s Finest Exhibits at The Joe Center for the Arts, 201 Reid Avenue in Port St. Joe on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Reception is free to the public. The exhibits will remain open from 11:00am-5:00pm from Sunday, March 16 through Wednesday, March 19th. 

Forgotten Coast Cultural Coalition - 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456

Lunch and Learn with Michelle Held

12:00PM  2:00PM

Join Michelle as she presents a demonstration entitled “Unlock the Secrets of Color Temperature.” 

Join us for an exclusive painting demo where Florida artist Michelle Held will help you demystify the concept of color temperature. Michelle will reveal her techniques for using the contrast of cooler and warmer paint colors to create vibrant, dynamic artworks that truly pop off the canvas.

Whether you're a seasoned painter or just starting out, this demonstration is a unique opportunity to learn directly from Michelle herself. You'll explore how to manipulate color temperature to add depth, dimension, and life to your paintings.

Don't miss this chance to invest time in your artistic growth. All skill levels are welcome—bring your enthusiasm and get ready to transform your approach to color. 

The Lunch and Learn series is limited lunch seating at the Armory in Apalachicola, 66 4th Street. It will be held at 12 noon on Monday, March 17th, $20 per person. Premium table seating with lunch is provided for those with required reservations via the website. Once the event is sold out, overflow seating is provided behind the reserved lunch seats for those just attending the presentation with no lunch provided and no preregistration required.  

If you must cancel and get a refund, there is a $5 refund fee.

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

Register Here

Masters' Gallery Exhibit - Inspired Paintings

11:00am-5:00pm

Invited artists display their finest studio work inspired by their plein air work from the Forgotten Coast area. All of the paintings are for sale. Come see how smaller pieces produced outdoors become larger more developed works of art in studio. Located in the Wet Room at the Fort Coombs Armory at 66 4th Street in Apalachicola, this exhibit is open from 11:00am to 5:00pm daily.

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

Wet Room Exhibits

11:00AM

The Wet Room this year is located at 66 4th Street in the Fort Coombs Armory in Apalachicola. See artwork turned in daily by the invited artists. Another exhibit in the wet room is the Masters  Gallery Exhibit, which include  larger format paintings done in the studio by returning artists that were inspired by plein air paintings done in the area. 

The Armory will be open from Sunday, March 16th until Sunday, March 23rd from 11:00am-5:00pm daily, with the event closing on the 23rd at 3:00pm. 

Make sure to stop by The Armory daily to see the art and purchase paintings for your own collection!

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

Mexico Beach Artist Demonstrations and Reception

2:00PM  5:00PM

Join artists Mark Fehlman, Kathleen B. Hudson, Jeremy Sams & Steven S. Walker as they capture the scenes in this beautiful area. They will be painting around the Welcome Center, 102 Canal Parkway in Mexico Beach. Come meet the artists at the reception at 4:00pm at the Welcome Center and see their work off Mexico Beach.  Artists will have their work on display and be ready to discuss.

Note: All of Forgotten Coast en Plein Air events run on Eastern time, so events in Mexico Beach will be one hour earlier than local time. For example, an event starting at 2:00pm Eastern, will actually start at 1:00pm Mexico Beach (Central) time.

102 Canal Parkway, Mexico Beach, FL, 32456

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Quickdraw and Florida's Finest Exhibits

11:00am-5:00pm

Come see the opening of the Quickdraw and Florida’s Finest Exhibits at The Joe Center for the Arts, 201 Reid Avenue in Port St. Joe on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Reception is free to the public. The exhibits will remain open from 11:00am-5:00pm from Sunday, March 16 through Wednesday, March 19th. 

Forgotten Coast Cultural Coalition - 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456

Lunch and Learn with Michelle Held

12:00PM  2:00PM

Join Michelle as she presents a demonstration entitled “Unlock the Secrets of Color Temperature.” 

Join us for an exclusive painting demo where Florida artist Michelle Held will help you demystify the concept of color temperature. Michelle will reveal her techniques for using the contrast of cooler and warmer paint colors to create vibrant, dynamic artworks that truly pop off the canvas.

Whether you're a seasoned painter or just starting out, this demonstration is a unique opportunity to learn directly from Michelle herself. You'll explore how to manipulate color temperature to add depth, dimension, and life to your paintings.

Don't miss this chance to invest time in your artistic growth. All skill levels are welcome—bring your enthusiasm and get ready to transform your approach to color. 

The Lunch and Learn series is limited lunch seating at the Armory in Apalachicola, 66 4th Street. It will be held at 12 noon on Monday, March 17th, $20 per person. Premium table seating with lunch is provided for those with required reservations via the website. Once the event is sold out, overflow seating is provided behind the reserved lunch seats for those just attending the presentation with no lunch provided and no preregistration required.  

If you must cancel and get a refund, there is a $5 refund fee.

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

Register Here

Masters' Gallery Exhibit - Inspired Paintings

11:00am-5:00pm

Invited artists display their finest studio work inspired by their plein air work from the Forgotten Coast area. All of the paintings are for sale. Come see how smaller pieces produced outdoors become larger more developed works of art in studio. Located in the Wet Room at the Fort Coombs Armory at 66 4th Street in Apalachicola, this exhibit is open from 11:00am to 5:00pm daily.

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

Wet Room Exhibits

11:00AM

The Wet Room this year is located at 66 4th Street in the Fort Coombs Armory in Apalachicola. See artwork turned in daily by the invited artists. Another exhibit in the wet room is the Masters  Gallery Exhibit, which include  larger format paintings done in the studio by returning artists that were inspired by plein air paintings done in the area. 

The Armory will be open from Sunday, March 16th until Sunday, March 23rd from 11:00am-5:00pm daily, with the event closing on the 23rd at 3:00pm. 

Make sure to stop by The Armory daily to see the art and purchase paintings for your own collection!

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

Lunch and Learn with Olena Babak

12:00PM  2:00PM

Join Olena Babak for an oil painting demonstration “Capturing the Essence of a Sunrise.” With experience from her Plein Air adventures and studio practice, she will lead you through the nuances of color and light. Olena will share her methods for capturing the ever-changing light, illustrating how to depict its vibrant hues, the play of light and morning glow. She will demonstrate how she goes about using color and values in achieving believable effect of early morning.

The Lunch and Learn series is limited lunch seating at the The Joe Center for the Arts at 201 Reid Avenue in Port St. Joe.  It will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, March 18th, $20 per person. Premium table seating with lunch is provided for those with required reservations via the website. Once the event is sold out, overflow seating is provided behind the reserved lunch seats for those just attending the presentation with no lunch provided and no preregistration required.  

If you must cancel and get a refund, there is a $5 refund fee.

The Joe Center for the Arts

201 Reid AvenuePort St. Joe, FL, 32456

Register Here

Carrabelle Artist Demonstrations and Reception

2:00PM  5:00PM

Watch artists Suzie Baker, Brienne M. Brown, Manon Sander & Richie Vios paint at the Carrabelle Marine Street Pavilion. capture Carrabelle panoramas at their best, from the Pavilion on the Marine Street Avenue Riverwalk.

Marine Street Pavilion - Carrabelle, FL, 32322

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Quickdraw and Florida's Finest Exhibits

11:00am-5:00pm

Come see the opening of the Quickdraw and Florida’s Finest Exhibits at The Joe Center for the Arts, 201 Reid Avenue in Port St. Joe on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Reception is free to the public. The exhibits will remain open from 11:00am-5:00pm from Sunday, March 16 through Wednesday, March 19th. 

Forgotten Coast Cultural Coalition - 201 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456

Lunch and Learn with Michelle Held

12:00PM  2:00PM

Join Michelle as she presents a demonstration entitled “Unlock the Secrets of Color Temperature.” 

Join us for an exclusive painting demo where Florida artist Michelle Held will help you demystify the concept of color temperature. Michelle will reveal her techniques for using the contrast of cooler and warmer paint colors to create vibrant, dynamic artworks that truly pop off the canvas.

Whether you're a seasoned painter or just starting out, this demonstration is a unique opportunity to learn directly from Michelle herself. You'll explore how to manipulate color temperature to add depth, dimension, and life to your paintings.

Don't miss this chance to invest time in your artistic growth. All skill levels are welcome—bring your enthusiasm and get ready to transform your approach to color. 

The Lunch and Learn series is limited lunch seating at the Armory in Apalachicola, 66 4th Street. It will be held at 12 noon on Monday, March 17th, $20 per person. Premium table seating with lunch is provided for those with required reservations via the website. Once the event is sold out, overflow seating is provided behind the reserved lunch seats for those just attending the presentation with no lunch provided and no preregistration required.  

If you must cancel and get a refund, there is a $5 refund fee.

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

Register Here

Masters' Gallery Exhibit - Inspired Paintings

11:00AM

Invited artists display their finest studio work inspired by their plein air work from the Forgotten Coast area. All of the paintings are for sale. Come see how smaller pieces produced outdoors become larger more developed works of art in studio. Located in the Wet Room at the Fort Coombs Armory at 66 4th Street in Apalachicola, this exhibit is open from 11:00am to 5:00pm daily.

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

Wet Room Exhibits

11:00AM

The Wet Room this year is located at 66 4th Street in the Fort Coombs Armory in Apalachicola. See artwork turned in daily by the invited artists. Another exhibit in the wet room is the Masters  Gallery Exhibit, which include  larger format paintings done in the studio by returning artists that were inspired by plein air paintings done in the area. 

The Armory will be open from Sunday, March 16th until Sunday, March 23rd from 11:00am-5:00pm daily, with the event closing on the 23rd at 3:00pm. 

Make sure to stop by The Armory daily to see the art and purchase paintings for your own collection!

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

10:00AM  1:00PM

Student Art Day

Join the featured artists as they paint with local students from Gulf and Franklin County schools. The event will take place at the Millpond in Apalachicola. Each artist will work one-on-one with a student to paint their own plein air piece from 10:00am to 12:00pm. The students will sign their paintings and volunteers will help frame them onsite. Artists, students, teachers and volunteers gather at noon for lunch to celebrate the day's accomplishments. The student paintings will then be taken to hang at the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce, 17 Avenue E in Apalachicola. The hours are Thursday and Friday, March 20th and 21st from 9:00am-5:00pm and Saturday, March 22nd from 10:00am-3:00pm.  If you miss Student Art Day, be sure to go by and see their paintings.

Millpond - 1 Scipio Creek Drive, Eastpoint, FL, 32328

2:00PM  5:00PM

St. George Island Artist Demonstrations and Reception

Come watch artists Brienne M. Brown, Ken DeWaard, Mark Fehlman, Haidee-Jo Summers & Steven S. Walker as they capture the beauty that is St. George Island and the St. George Lighthouse. Reception immediately following and artists will talk about their paintings. Free to the public. 

Lighthouse area - 2B East Gulf Beach Drive, Eastpoint, FL, 32328

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Lunch and Learn with Michelle Held

12:00PM  2:00PM

Join Michelle as she presents a demonstration entitled “Unlock the Secrets of Color Temperature.” 

Join us for an exclusive painting demo where Florida artist Michelle Held will help you demystify the concept of color temperature. Michelle will reveal her techniques for using the contrast of cooler and warmer paint colors to create vibrant, dynamic artworks that truly pop off the canvas.

Whether you're a seasoned painter or just starting out, this demonstration is a unique opportunity to learn directly from Michelle herself. You'll explore how to manipulate color temperature to add depth, dimension, and life to your paintings.

Don't miss this chance to invest time in your artistic growth. All skill levels are welcome—bring your enthusiasm and get ready to transform your approach to color. 

The Lunch and Learn series is limited lunch seating at the Armory in Apalachicola, 66 4th Street. It will be held at 12 noon on Monday, March 17th, $20 per person. Premium table seating with lunch is provided for those with required reservations via the website. Once the event is sold out, overflow seating is provided behind the reserved lunch seats for those just attending the presentation with no lunch provided and no preregistration required.  

If you must cancel and get a refund, there is a $5 refund fee.

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

Register Here

Masters' Gallery Exhibit - Inspired Paintings

11:00AM

Invited artists display their finest studio work inspired by their plein air work from the Forgotten Coast area. All of the paintings are for sale. Come see how smaller pieces produced outdoors become larger more developed works of art in studio. Located in the Wet Room at the Fort Coombs Armory at 66 4th Street in Apalachicola, this exhibit is open from 11:00am to 5:00pm daily.

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

Wet Room Exhibits

11:00AM

The Wet Room this year is located at 66 4th Street in the Fort Coombs Armory in Apalachicola. See artwork turned in daily by the invited artists. Another exhibit in the wet room is the Masters  Gallery Exhibit, which include  larger format paintings done in the studio by returning artists that were inspired by plein air paintings done in the area. 

The Armory will be open from Sunday, March 16th until Sunday, March 23rd from 11:00am-5:00pm daily, with the event closing on the 23rd at 3:00pm. 

Make sure to stop by The Armory daily to see the art and purchase paintings for your own collection!

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

12:00PM  2:00PM

Lunch and Learn with Kathleen B. Hudson

Capturing evening light presents some challenges for the painter, but done well, a nocturne painting can evoke an especially strong mood and sense of place. Join Kathleen as she demonstrates how she balances deeper values and light sources in a night scene.

The Lunch and Learn series is limited lunch seating at the Armory in Apalachicola, 66 4th Street. It will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, March 20th, $20 per person. Premium table seating with lunch is provided for those with required reservations via the website. Once the event is sold out, overflow seating is provided behind the reserved lunch seats for those just attending the presentation with no lunch provided and no preregistration required.  

If you must cancel and get a refund, there is a $5 refund fee.

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL

Register Here

6:00PM  8:00PM

Small Painting Reveal Exhibit and Reception

Come see the new selection of small paintings painted this week by the artists! These will be hung for the first time this evening so be sure to get your first choice by coming to the reveal! Public is invited (no tickets required) from 6:00-8:00pm at the Wet Room in Apalachicola - Fort Coombs Armory. Some artists will be doing demonstrations during the reveal. Don't miss out on purchasing one of these little jewels for your collection!

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL

1:00PM  5:00PM

Eastpoint Artist Demonstrations and Reception and Michelle Held Residency Presentation

Watch artists Olena Babak, Poppy Balser, Charles Dickinson, Michelle Held & Morgan Samuel Price as they capture the atmosphere, tradition and lifestyle of the small fishing community of Eastpoint and the beauty of the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve in Eastpoint. At the reception, the artists will present a brief discussion of their paintings. Following this, artist Michelle Held will have a brief presentation of her residency paintings completed this year at ANERR. Free to the public. 

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve - 108 Island DrEastpoint, FL 32328

Friday, March 21, 2025

Masters' Gallery Exhibit - Inspired Paintings

11:00am-5:00pm

Invited artists display their finest studio work inspired by their plein air work from the Forgotten Coast area. All of the paintings are for sale. Come see how smaller pieces produced outdoors become larger more developed works of art in studio. Located in the Wet Room at the Fort Coombs Armory at 66 4th Street in Apalachicola, this exhibit is open from 11:00am to 5:00pm daily.

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

Wet Room Exhibits

11:00AM

The Wet Room this year is located at 66 4th Street in the Fort Coombs Armory in Apalachicola. See artwork turned in daily by the invited artists. Another exhibit in the wet room is the Masters  Gallery Exhibit, which include  larger format paintings done in the studio by returning artists that were inspired by plein air paintings done in the area. 

The Armory will be open from Sunday, March 16th until Sunday, March 23rd from 11:00am-5:00pm daily, with the event closing on the 23rd at 3:00pm. 

Make sure to stop by The Armory daily to see the art and purchase paintings for your own collection!

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

12:00?PM  2:00?PM

Lunch and Learn with Mark Shasha

Join Mark Shasha as he presents the topic, "The Wonders of Painting the Sea." Mark will share his observations and techniques of capturing the mysterious and ever-changing properties of the ocean. He will talk about the illusions of reflection and motion and why he loves to bring water into his paintings. Mark is a Signature Member of the American Society of Marine Artists and The Guild of Boston Artists. 

The Lunch and Learn series is limited lunch seating at the The Joe Center for the Arts, 201 Reid Avenue in Port St. Joe. It will be held at 12 noon on Friday, March 21st, $20 per person. Premium table seating with lunch is provided for those with required reservations via the website. Once the event is sold out, overflow seating is provided behind the reserved lunch seats for those just attending the presentation with no lunch provided and no preregistration required.  

The Joe Center for the Arts - 201 Reid Avenue Port St. Joe, FL, 32456

Register Here

6:00?PM  8:00?PM

Maecenas Dinner

This special event is by invitation only for Maecenas level ($1000 and up) Collectors. Held at the Wet Room this year in Apalachicola, this event brings together artists, collectors, and special guests for an evening of relaxed conversation and relationship building in a beautiful setting. Macenas 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 the evening of great food and great music, talk with the artists, and choose that special masterpiece to purchase for your own collection! Please contact us for details, at [email protected]

In order to sign up to attend the Maecenas Dinner, you must sign up as a Collector at the $1000 level or above. Please click box below to access our Collectors Page to sign up to attend this event. or contact us for details, at [email protected]

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

Purchase Here

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Masters' Gallery Exhibit - Inspired Paintings

11:00am-5:00pm

Invited artists display their finest studio work inspired by their plein air work from the Forgotten Coast area. All of the paintings are for sale. Come see how smaller pieces produced outdoors become larger more developed works of art in studio. Located in the Wet Room at the Fort Coombs Armory at 66 4th Street in Apalachicola, this exhibit is open from 11:00am to 5:00pm daily.

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

Wet Room Exhibits

11:00AM

The Wet Room this year is located at 66 4th Street in the Fort Coombs Armory in Apalachicola. See artwork turned in daily by the invited artists. Another exhibit in the wet room is the Masters  Gallery Exhibit, which include  larger format paintings done in the studio by returning artists that were inspired by plein air paintings done in the area. 

The Armory will be open from Sunday, March 16th until Sunday, March 23rd from 11:00am-5:00pm daily, with the event closing on the 23rd at 3:00pm. 

Make sure to stop by The Armory daily to see the art and purchase paintings for your own collection!

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

12:00PM  1:00PM

Masters Gallery Tour with Artist Suzie Baker

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 Suzie Baker as she discusses what make the pieces presented in the Masters Gallery so valuable. 

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

7:00PM  10:00PM

Collectors’ Gala

The Collectors' Gala is held on Saturday night, March 22nd, and is open to all Collectors. In order to attend, you must purchase a Collector's package at the $100 level or above. Please purchase a ticket to this event by clicking the button below. 

On this special night, the artists will be displaying all their paintings from the week. 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! Please contact us for any questions or details, at [email protected].

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

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Sunday, March 23, 2025

Masters' Gallery Exhibit - Inspired Paintings

11:00am-5:00pm

Invited artists display their finest studio work inspired by their plein air work from the Forgotten Coast area. All of the paintings are for sale. Come see how smaller pieces produced outdoors become larger more developed works of art in studio. Located in the Wet Room at the Fort Coombs Armory at 66 4th Street in Apalachicola, this exhibit is open from 11:00am to 5:00pm daily.

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

Wet Room Exhibits

11:00AM

The Wet Room this year is located at 66 4th Street in the Fort Coombs Armory in Apalachicola. See artwork turned in daily by the invited artists. Another exhibit in the wet room is the Masters  Gallery Exhibit, which include  larger format paintings done in the studio by returning artists that were inspired by plein air paintings done in the area. 

The Armory will be open from Sunday, March 16th until Sunday, March 23rd from 11:00am-5:00pm daily, with the event closing on the 23rd at 3:00pm. 

Make sure to stop by The Armory daily to see the art and purchase paintings for your own collection!

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

Open House at the Wet Room

11:00?AM  3:00?PM

Our second Sunday and final day of the 2025 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!

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

Artists' Choice Demonstration

12:00?PM  1:00?PM

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!

Fort Coombs Armory - 66 4th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320

Date: March 14 - 23, 2025

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