Beaches, lighthouses, bayous, pine forests, palm trees, fishing villages and vessels, and historic small-town Southern architecture: The Forgotten Coast en Plein Air offers a dramatic array of inspiring settings for painters and collectors alike.
Located on a 100-mile stretch of scenic coastal towns on the Gulf in North Florida, this 10-day invitational event takes place from March 20-29, 2026. This is the 21st year of this event and it kicks off with a Quick Draw paint-out judged by Lori Putnam, and includes activities everyday: painting demonstrations, lunch and learns, wet room, gala, painting stations with plein air artists, student art day, and a plein air gospel service on the waterfront.
Invited artists from around the world include Olena Babak, Suzie Baker, Greg Barnes, Beth Bathe, Carla Bosch, Lon Brauer, Cindy Briggs, Charles Dickinson, Mark Fehlman, Joe Gyurcsak, Michelle Held, Tim Horn, Kathleen B. Hudson, Vicki Norman, Jeremy Sams, Manon Sander, Mark Shasha, Richie Vios, and Steven S. Walker.
Florida’s Finest Plein Air Ambassadors, who share their experience via painting stations, include Nancy Nowak, Lizzie Hunter, Monica Meerwarth Fernsell, and Betty Wentworth.
All demonstrations and receptions are free and open to the public. Collector packages include an art credit for painting purchase and admittance to additional events. For more information, go to www.forgottencoastenpleinair.com.
Don’t miss your opportunity to create lifetime memories at PACE! The next Plein Air Convention & Expo is May 14-18, 2026 in The Ozarks. All training sessions are indoors on giant, high-def screens, with plein air paint-outs in the afternoons. Beginners and pros feel right at home, so register now to join us!
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Blog post prepared for the web by Cherie Dawn Haas, Editor of Plein Air Today
