Aviles Street Festival: Plein Air Paint Out
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Artists: Apply online by August 25, 2024
Join us in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of St. Augustine’s Sister City relationship with Aviles, Spain!
On Sunday, September 8th, visitors and locals are invited to the Aviles Street Festival. Explore the historic district and its charming galleries, boutiques, restaurants and museums, while enjoying live music, delicious food, and captivating art!
Artists and art lovers! — The St. Augustine Art Association and the St. Johns Cultural Council will host a one-day Plein Air Paint Out as part of this celebratory event. In a nod to St. Augustine’s art history, experience the town’s Old-World charm and architectural beauty through the time-honored tradition of painting en plein air (outdoors).
Selected artists will be painting in and around Aviles Street throughout the day. In addition to watching the artists paint on location, observers will be able to visit the St. Augustine Art Association’s gallery to see (or buy) works-in-progress and finished paintings.
Further details and artist application listed below.
This event is sponsored by the St. Johns Cultural Council.
Paint Out Application
IMPORTANT: Artists must be 18 years of age or older.
Artists — Apply to participate in the upcoming Plein Air Paint Out by Sunday, August 25!
Up to 15 artists will be selected to paint during the Aviles Street Festival on Sunday, September 8. Participating artists may paint on and around Aviles Street — the oldest platted street in the United States — and in various neighboring courtyards, including at the Ximenez Fatio House and the St. Augustine Historical Society Research Library.
"Wet Room" & Art Sales
During the Plein Air Paint Out, works-in-progress and finished paintings can be viewed & purchased – both online and in-gallery – from the “Wet Room.”
Participating artists may paint at any time of day, but the gallery Wet Room will only be open during the following hours: 9:00am to 9:00pm.
All art sales during the Paint Out will be handled by the St. Augustine Art Association.
(Selected artists with representation by a gallery LOCATED ON AVILES STREET may sell their paintings through their represented gallery.)
A 30% commission will be assessed for STAAA members and 50% for non-members.
Plein Air Exhibit
All participating artists are eligible to have 1 to 2 works produced during the Paint Out be selected by curators for an exhibition in the Rotunda Gallery of the St. Johns County Administration Building from September 24, 2024 – October 31, 2024. The St. Johns County Administration Building is located at 500 San Sebastián View, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
The following prizes will be awarded by the St. Johns Cultural Council:
- $500 First Place
- $250 Second Place Award
- $150 Third Place Award
- $100 Honorable Mention
- $100 Honorable Mention
How to Apply
All artists 18 years of age or older are eligible to apply.
Fill out the form below to submit an application by Sunday, August 25.
Up to 15 artists will be selected to participate and notified of acceptance after the application deadline.
Programs & Exhibits of the St. Augustine Art Association are funded in part by grants from the the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, the St. Johns County Cultural Council, and the Community Foundation of Northeast Florida.
