St Augustine Art Association

10/15/2026

The Power Tools of Painting🎨
📆November 13 & 14 (Friday & Saturday) | 9am-4pm
📍at the St. Augustine Art Association

Join artist Gail Beveridge for this engaging 2-day painting foundations workshop designed to strengthen your compositions through the principles of design, value, and color theory. Perfect for both emerging artists and those looking to refine their skills, this workshop offers a supportive and hands-on learning environment.✨

*This workshop is open to artists of all skill levels but recommended for those with some painting experience.

📲For registration and details, visit this link: https://staaa.org/the-power-tools-of-painting/

10/13/2026

Call for Art: Perspectives 📐🏙️🤳
⏰Enter online by Monday, November 2 (3:00PM)

See the world from different angles. Using a variety of mediums, subjects, and points of view, this exhibit highlights the unique ways perspective, and perception, shape creativity. From the deeply personal to the angularly accurate, each piece offers a different perspective.✨

🖼️Artists may submit TWO (2) original 2D or 3D works in any medium or style.
✍️2D works may be no larger than 48 inches wide by 48 inches high, including the frame.
🏺3D works may be no larger than 36 in x 24 in x 24 in to fit on a pedestal; 60in high x 36in x 36in for free-standing 3D art.

📲Enter on our website or through the link in our bio: staaa.org/cfa-perspectives/

10/12/2026

Monday Night Figure Drawing at the St. Augustine Art Association🌟

📆Join us from 6-8:30PM this month on October 12 & 26!

✍️This non-instructional weekly studio session works with a live n**e model. Gestures, short and long poses offer a focused environment for studying the human form.

🖼️Participants may work in any medium, but must bring their own art supplies. Easels, tables and chairs are provided.

📲Learn more and register through our website: https://staaa.org/monday-night-figure-drawing/

10/10/2026

Summoning Scenes: A Plein Air Nocturne Event🎃🌙
📆Thursday, October 29th, 2026 (5-9PM)

Join the St. Augustine Art Association for Summoning Scenes, a plein air nocturne event celebrating the magic and mystery of St. Augustine after dark. Capture the glow of historic streets, dramatic architecture, illuminated landmarks, and the unique atmosphere of St. Augustine at night through the time-honored tradition of painting en plein air (outdoors).✨

🎟️This is a free event, but artists do need to sign up and all surfaces must be stamped before painting.

🖼️Works completed during this event are eligible for Historic Impressions on a Modern Canvas (Nov. 19, 2026 – Feb. 8, 2027) at the St. Johns County Administrative Rotunda.

📲Register and learn more through with link or through our bio: https://staaa.org/summoning-scenes/

10/05/2026

Art, Wealth & Legacy: A Financial Planning Social🌟
📆THIS Friday, October 9 | 5–7 PM
📍at the Cowan Financial Group Office (3275 US-1)

Join us for a special St. Augustine Art Association members social hosted by Cowan Financial Group! Enjoy an evening of refreshments, conversation, and connection with fellow STAAA members while learning how thoughtful financial planning can help support your goals today and your legacy for tomorrow.

Come mingle, learn, and raise a glass with your fellow art lovers as we explore financial planning, charitable giving, and leaving a legacy that reflects what matters most to you.🥂

📲This is a free event, but space may be limited, so please RSVP to reserve your spot by emailing us at [email protected]

10/05/2026

This Saturday!

Painting 101 With Gail Beveridge🖌️
📍at the St. Augustine Art Association
📆Saturday, October 10 (9:00 AM - 2:00PM)

This beginner-friendly workshop with artist and instructor Gail Beveridge introduces students to the fundamentals of painting with no prior artistic experience required. Students will learn about basic materials, shape, value, and color through demonstrations and guided exercises. Beginning with a simple one-color value study, students will practice identifying shapes and areas of light and dark before working with a limited color palette to create a painting. Gail will guide students through each step, providing a practical introduction to the basic skills and concepts needed to approach painting with confidence.✨

$50 for Members | $65 for Non-Members

📲Learn more & register through the link in our bio: https://staaa.org/beginner-art-series/

10/02/2026

Congratulations to the award winners from our "Tactile Art"!✨🖼️ (Part 2/2)
Thank you to our award sponsors - The Benjamin & Jean Troemel Arts Foundation, Avery St. Jean Art, and Alice & Clark Alger - for supporting the arts in St. Augustine! 🎨
🏆Jean Wagner Troemel "Best in Show" Award: "Resonance" by Laura Dill
🥇1st Place: "'Pods' Real and Imagined" by Roxanne Horvath
🥈2nd Place: "Band of Angels Comin After Me" by Veronica Haddock
🥉3rd Place: "Eternal Lotus" by MaryBeth Ofiara
🏅4th Place: "Miss America" by Avery St. Jean
🎨Alice Alger "Most Creative" Award: "Resonance." by Melissa Parra-Morrow
🎖️FSDB Students' Choice Award: "Aquatic Life Under The Sea" by Lisa Miller
🏆Honorable Mentions:
"Feel the Dink" by Matthew Scott Barker
"Timeless Harvestl" by Julia Smith
"Nine-tailed Fox" by Serraya R.
"Waffle Cone" by Lacey V.

📲See and feel these works in-gallery (Tues. through Sun., 12-4pm) or online at any time: https://staaa.org/tactile-art-show