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SUMMER ART CAMPS 2014
For the Young at Art - Express Yourself!
Painting. Drawing. Ceramics. Mixed Media. Sculpture Fabrications. One week half-day sessions of hands-on art-making for grades 1-6 (unless noted otherwise). REGISTER NOW for SUMMER ART CAMP!
Download the Summer Art Camp flyer.
Planting the Seeds: Touching the Future - Fundraising Campaign
In celebration of our 90th Anniversary, we're proud to unveil plans for the new TOUCH St. Augustine Art Garden!This re-imagined Art Center entry invites visitors to explore art and history through all of the senses. Features include improved ADA ramps, water fountains, new "floating" sculptures, native plantings and interpretive Braille markers.
Thanks to the Bradley/Mayer family, your donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000. Please help us reach our goal in 90 days! Donors will be honored on the Donor Wall and via other naming opportunities.
To donate or learn more about this legacy project, click here: www.touchstaugustine.com or call (904) 824-2310.
JUNE 6 - JULY 6 / 2014 ANNUAL HONORS SHOW
Open Media. Open Subject. JURIED. Artists who have won awards in past St. Augustine Art Association exhibits are invited to display new works in this season finale. Limit two entries.
SPECIAL AWARDS: Emmett Fritz Best Painting Award; Ted KaramAward for Best Sculpture; $500 Jean Wagner Troemel Best In Show.
Receiving: TUE JUNE 3 Noon - 6 pm WED JUNE 4 Noon - 4 pm
Opening: FRI JUNE 6 5 - 9 pm 7pm Award
Pickup: SUN JULY 6 2 - 5 pm
JUNE & JULY / 2014 SUMMER ART CAMP & EXHIBITION
For the young at art, these fun and educational hands-on sessions explore the works of master artists through painting, drawing, fabrication and mixed media. Separate essions for grades 1 thru 6 and ages 12 and up.Art Camp Flyer available at www.staaa.org.Volunteers may receive community service hours.
The camp series concludes with a showcase of the art works produced by the participants throughout the summer.
JULY 26 - AUG 31 / 2014 5TH ANNUAL NATURE & WILDLIFE EXHIBIT
SPECIAL EXHIBITION. Nature in all of its beautiful forms and the wildlife that inhabit the great outdoors are celebrated in this dynamic gallery-wide exhibition. Large cash prizes attract top national and local artists whose one-of-a-kind works are sold for the benefit of conservation and art education efforts.
Prospectus online at:
http://www.staugustineartfestival.com/NWExpoonlinesignup.html.
Prejuried for acceptance.
Entry Deadline: June 2, 2014
Entry Fee: $45 for up to 3 images
Acceptance Notice: Week of June 16, 2014. Notification will be sent by Email.
In Person Delivery of Artwork: Sun, July 20, 2-5pm & Mon, July 21, 12-4pm
Shipped Artwork Delivery: By July 18
Awards Banquet: Sat evening, July 26.
Ticket info to be sent with acceptance notice.
Artwork Pick-up: Sun, August 31, 2-5pm & Tue, Sept 2, 12-4pm.
Drake's Raid Exhibit
ART y FACTS of DRAKE'S RAID
A permanent installation of artifacts unearthed below the North Gallery wing of the St. Augustine Art Association showcases evidence of Drake's Raid on the Spanish town in 1586. This commemorative St. Augustine 450th Anniversary legacy project was produced in part through a grant from the Florida Humanities Council. Visit soon!
NON-INSTRUCTIONAL STUDIO SESSIONS
Monday Night Life Drawing (NOTE: New Time)
Weekly live model sessions. Gestures and long poses.
6 to 9pm ($10/members). Easels/tables provided.
Open Studio Tuesdays
Weekly studio time for artists to create, critique, collaborate!
1 to 4pm. ($5/members). Easels/tables provided.
TOUCH St. Augustine
