"A Brush with Nature"
May 31, 2025 - June 1, 2025
The Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
1445 Millcoe Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225
Prospectus
What Is This Event?
“A Brush with Nature” is a large publicized event. The event is FCPAP’s way to give back to the community. This is a large fundraiser for Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens exclusive to First Coast Plein Air Painters. There are food trucks, live music, plant sales and kids activities.
How Do We Give Back?
We Paint On Location Throughout The Weekend Of The Event As The Visitors Enjoy Viewing The Works In Progress. Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Is A Place To Paint And Explore Year Round. Throughout The Year, Artist Paint There En Plein Air In Preparation For This Big Event. The Trails And Lake Are Lined With Award Winning Trees, Flowers And Unique Species Of Plants Which Lend To Excellent Opportunities For Landscapes. Plan To Paint En Plain Air Throughout The Weekend.
Join the Quickdraw Painting Event!
- Saturday, May 31 Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm at the FCPAP tent area.
- Quickdraw set up: Saturday 11:00am, Register at the tent before 11am.
Show details:
- This is a TBA show open to all paid members of FCPAP.
- Work that has been in a previous FCPAP shows is not permitted.
Preparing to Enter:
- Check that your membership with FCPAP is current.
- Up to 3 entries are allowed per member.
- Ensure all artwork has been done Plein Air with only minor touch-up done in the studio.
- Work must be no older than 3 years old.
- Ensure that your painting is dry before drop-off.
- Maximum size is approximately: Artwork is to be no larger than 22” x 30” and not no smaller than 5”x7”, not including maang and framing.
- Paintings must be framed or gallery wrapped, and ready for hanging (with picture wire, D-rings, no sawtooth hangers). Gallery wrapped must be painted on the sides and have a minimum of 1½” depth.
- Labels should be taped to the back of your entries before delivery. You will receive the labels when you fill out the entry form below.
From the The Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- The Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens handles sales and takes a 40% commission on sold paintings.
Important Dates:
- Deliver Paintings:
- Opening Reception/Awards Presentation: June 1, 2025 3:00 pm
- Pick up paintings: