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Brushes on the Beach

A PLEIN AIR ART WALK &  CELEBRATION

CALL FOR ARTISTS

12.05.2026

Indian Rocks Beach & Neighboring Beach Communities

A Participating Event of

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About

The Gulf Beach Art Center invites artists to apply for Brushes on the Beach: A Plein Air & Sunset Celebration, a one-day plein air painting community arts event taking place Saturday, December 5, 2026.

Up to 30 artists will be selected to paint outdoors at designated locations throughout the barrier island communities, capturing the businesses, beaches, landmarks, landscapes, and unique character that make our coastal communities special.

Following the painting competition, completed works will be displayed at the Beach Art Center for an evening Reception, Awards Ceremony & Silent Auction.

Additional Information

GALLERY

All artwork displayed must be available for sale.

SALES COMMISSION

The Beach Art Center will retain a 30% commission on artwork sold, with 70% of the sale proceeds paid to the artist.

APPLICATION FEE

$20 + Processing fee

Only one entry per artist

Application Requirements

Be available to participate in person on December 5, 2026.

Be prepared to paint outdoors on location using your own easel, equipment, materials, and supplies.

Submit three examples of plein air artwork for consideration.

Submit a short artist biography.

Agree to the event Terms & Conditions as part of the application.

Artwork & Exhibition Requirements

Terms & Conditons

Terms & Conditions

Artist
Application

Have a question?

Email us at 

events@beachartcenter.org

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The Beach Art Center reserves the right to edit your content.

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Upload three examples of your plein air artwork for jury consideration.

Application Fee
$23

$20 plus processing fee

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(727) 596-4331

1515 Bay Palm Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA

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Hours of Operation:

TEMPORARILY CLOSED

Will Reopen in September - Stay tuned for updates

Monday- Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

(See our Class Schedules for Weekend and Evening Class times.)

Parking:

Parking is available in front of the building, at Kolb Park across the street, and in the grassy area behind our building.  Students may also park in the lot between our building and the Indian Rocks Beach Library.​

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Wheelchair-accessible facility and programming. For accessibility questions or accommodation requests, contact our Office Manager, Irene Zafferes at the above phone and email.

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