One day workshop with artist Cindy Briggs entitled “Poetic Watercolors.” Cindy’s workshop is in watercolors so please note this when signing up. Limited to 15 students.

One day workshop in Apalachicola with Steven Walker entitled “Pushing Design & Composition.” Feel like your paintings look like everyone else’s?  Most paintings start with intent and a design. In this workshop we’ll explore many of the traditional forms of design and how to push the boundaries in order to make your paintings fresh and original. Limited to 10 students.

Opening Luncheon for everyone to meet artists and share lunch together. Free to attend and all invited.

Join artists Carla Bosch, Joe Gyurcsak, Michelle Held, Tim Horn and Mark Shasha at the riverfront in Apalachicola as they paint the boats and area along Water Street. Reception immediately following the demonstration. Free to the public.

Quickdraw 2026 will be held at the Mill Pond area in Apalachicola, FL.

Reception to hear Judge’s Perspective on the 2026 Quickdraw winning paintings and to meet the 2026 Florida’s Finest Ambassadors. Reception is free and open to the public. Light refreshments served.

Enjoy gospel music and artists painting a Sunday morning church service outdoors. See featured artists Suzie Baker, Beth Bathe, Kathleen Hudson and Steven Walker and many more capture a Sunday morning service on the waterfront in Apalachicola.

Meet artists Olena Babak, Lon Brauer, Charles Dickinson and Mark Fehlman as art enthusiasts gather to view their work and converse about the art and the setting.

Join Suzie Baker for a Lunch and Learn event entitled, “Why That Painting Works (Even When It Shouldn’t.” As the great sage Dolly Parton says, “It costs a lot of money to look this cheap.” Likewise, great artists make it look easy. But behind every seemingly effortless painting lies a wealth of skill, experience, and forethought.

In this Lunch & Learn, you’ll see plenty of examples—from artists past and present you know and love—in a lively, image-filled presentation. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of what draws you in, a deeper appreciation for the strategies artists use to compose a compelling painting, and insight into how the rules and principles of art can be both followed—and brilliantly broken. Enjoy a meal, share some laughs, and leave with a sharper eye for the art you love.

Mexico Beach Artists Demonstrations, 2pm-5pm, 102 Canal Parkway, Mexico Beach, at the Mexico Beach Welcome Center. Join artists Olena Babak, Greg Barnes, Vicki Norman and Manon Sander as they capture the scenes in this beautiful area.

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.

Join Jeremy Sams for a Lunch and Learn entitled “Making Time Stand Still.” One of the most common objections to painting en plein air is the struggle of capturing moving light, shadows and other elements. In this demo, Jeremy will demonstrate practical methods to overcome the complexities and frustrations of trying to paint a scene with constant movement.

Watch artists Greg Barnes, Carla Bosch, Cindy Briggs and Mark Shasha paint at the Carrabelle Marine Street Pavilion.

Watch local students paint one on one with our invited artists.

Come watch artists Charles Dickinson, Joe Gyurcsak, Kathleen Hudson and Richie Vios as they capture the beauty that is St. George Island and the St. George Lighthouse.

Join Mark Fehlman for a Lunch and Learn entitled “Design Strategies for Great Paintings.” Every great painting starts with a great foundation. The design of this foundation is the magic that creates a stunning painting. Mark will demonstrate and discuss how to find a great scene to paint en plein air and capture the essence of the place.

Watch artists Lon Brauer, Tim Horn, Vicki Norman, Jeremy Sams and Manon Sander capture the atmosphere, tradition and lifestyle of the small fishing community 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. Free to the public.

Come see the small paintings just hung today in the Wet Room available for purchase! Pick up one of these little jewels for your personal collection and meet the artists who painted them.

Join Beth Bathe for a Lunch and Learn event, "Carving Out A Painting." Wondering what water mixable oil paints are all about? Known for blurring the line between watercolor and oil paintings, Beth Bathe's unparalleled style evokes feelings of nostalgia, like an old sepia-toned photograph. Beth uses limited tonal colors and unconventional tools including squeegees and cotton swabs to "carve' away the paint. Beth is a artist ambassador for Royal Talens North America paints.

Maecenas Dinner is for those Collectors who purchase a package of $1000 or higher (which all dollars spent apply to the purchase of a painting 100%). 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!

Deadline to purchase these packages is Sunday, March 22nd!

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 Michelle Held as she discusses what make the pieces presented in the Masters Gallery so valuable.

Join us on our final evening of the event for our Collector’s Gala. Visit with the artists and make your purchase of art painted during this year’s event.

Our second Sunday and final day of the 2026 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!

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!