High Springs 6th Annual Santa Fe Plein Air Paintout Kicks Off

HIGH SPRINGS ‒ The 6th Annual Santa Fe Plein Air Paintout begins Wednesday, April 12 with public viewing for three days in three parks. For the past six years, local and out-of-town plein air artists have flocked to High Springs to capture beautiful parks and springs through their plein art. This year, 18 artists will be painting in outdoor daylight at various park locations. This year’s poster painting is “Blue Springs” by Alachua artist Dana Queen.

Public observation days are Wednesday, April 12, Thursday, April 13, and Friday, April 14. For the best viewing experience, go early to capture most of the artists at work in the parks. Maps will be available at Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies during normal gallery hours all week 

April 12’s plein air observation is 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Rum Island Springs County Park, 1447 S.W. Rum Island Terrace, Fort White, Fla. There is a $5 park entrance fee.

April 13’s plein air observation is 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park, 7450 N.W. 60^th Street, High Springs, Fla. There is a park entry fee of $4 per person or $6 per car.

April 14’s plein air observation is 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at O'Leno State Park, 410 S.E. O'Leno Park Road, High Springs, Fla. L. There is a park entry fee of $4 per person or $6 per car.

Celebrate the work of all the plein air artists at an art reception at Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies on Saturday, April 15, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, and all works are for sale with a percentage of all paintout sales going to the Howard T. Odum, Florida Springs Institute for the preservation of springs and rivers. The exhibit will be on display for sale at Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies, Saturday, April 15 through May 20, 2023.

For customers needing more information, call Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies at 352-474-1049.

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