PRESENTED AS PART OF
Brushes on the Beach is a participating event of Art Everywhere, supported in part by a Creative Pinellas Month of the Arts grant.
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
Art you can watch happen.
Plein air means painted outdoors, on the spot, in a single sitting — no photos, no studio, no second try. On December 5, thirty artists will set up along the Gulf and work from mid-morning to mid-afternoon, capturing whatever light, color and atmosphere the day brings.
Take the Art Walk through four beach communities at your own pace — meet the artists, stop for lunch at a local restaurant, spend some time on the sand. Then join us at the Beach Art Center for the Gallery Show & Sunset Celebration, where the day's paintings go up on the wall still wet, ready to be viewed, judged and bid on.
Coming from out of town? Make a weekend of it. Stay near the Art Walk and experience our beautiful Gulf Coast communities — walk the beaches, explore local shops, enjoy waterfront dining and soak up some December sunshine while you're here for Brushes on the Beach. Visit St. Pete-Clearwater to find places to stay near the Art Walk.
HOW THE DAY WORKS
Come for an hour or stay for the whole thing.
1. CHECK IN
Start at the Beach Art Center or one of our designated plein air locations and pick up your official Art Walk booklet.
2. TAKE THE ART WALK
Use the map in your booklet to find artists painting throughout the four beach communities. Visit as many locations as you’d like, in any order.
3. EXPLORE THE COMMUNITIES
Browse the shops, eat at a local restaurant or spend some time on the sand.
4. STAY FOR THE GALLERY SHOW & SUNSET CELEBRATION
Meet the artists, enjoy the reception and bid in the silent auction for the chance to take home an original work of art.
10:00 am
BRUSHES TO CANVAS
Painting begins. Easels go up across all four towns — look for the Brushes on the Beach flags.
Late morning
BEST HOURS TO VISIT
Canvases are far enough along to read but still changing. Artists are happy to talk while they work.
3:00 pm
PAINTING ENDS
Artists pack up and head back to frame their work for the evening.
5:00 pm
GALLERY SHOW & SUNSET CELEBRATION
Doors open at the Beach Art Center. Awards at six, bidding closes at seven.
LOCATIONS
Where to find the artists
Easels will be spread across four beach towns, from Sand Key down to Indian Shores — beach accesses, docks, parks, a couple of favorite waterfront spots and businesses.
The exact spots go in the printed Art Walk booklet. RSVP and we'll have one waiting at the Beach Art Center, or grab one at any site check-in on the day.
33767
SAND KEY
33786
BELLEAIR BEACH
33785
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH
33785
INDIAN SHORES
Getting between towns
It's about eight miles end to end on Gulf Boulevard. Drive it, or ride the Suncoast Beach Trolley.
What to bring
Sun hat, water, comfortable shoes, and a layer for the evening — December cools off fast once the sun drops.
Kids & weather
All ages are welcome, and the Art Walk runs rain or shine. Please give artists a few feet of room while they work.
RSVP
Why RSVP?
Brushes on the Beach is free and open to everyone, but we encourage you to RSVP so we know you’re coming and can have your official Art Walk booklet ready at check-in.
Your booklet is your guide to the day, featuring a map of artist locations, artist bios, the event schedule, and information from local businesses and community partners supporting the event.
After you RSVP we'll email your check-in pass. Bring it printed or on your phone — for quick check-in and to pick up your booklet at the Beach Art Center or one of our designated event locations.
Walk-ins are always welcome, but RSVPs help us plan and make your check-in easier.
GALLERY SHOW & CELEBRATION 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Gallery Show &
Sunset Celebration
Every painting made that day comes back to the Beach Art Center, gets framed and hung within the hour, and goes on sale still wet. Live music, passed hors d'oeuvres, awards at six, bidding closes at seven — and paintings that did not exist in the morning.
Free and open to everyone! RSVP so we can plan accordingly for refreshments. Please bring your check-in pass. Donations are welcome at the door to help support The Gulf Beach Art Center.
Free · all ages
Admission
Roberto DeBourg
Music
6:00 pm · $500+ in prizes
Awards
Silent auction closes 7:00 pm
Taking art home
FOR BUSINESSES
Advertise in the Art Walk booklet.
The booklet is what everyone carries all day — it holds the map, the schedule and the artist list, so it stays in a hand or a beach bag from ten in the morning until the auction closes.
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Reach residents and visitors following the event across four beach communities.
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Put your name in front of an arts- and community-minded audience with money to spend on art.
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Show visibly that your business backs local artists.
$75
QUARTER PAGE
$150
HALF PAGE
$300
FULL PAGE
Reservation and artwork due October 28
SPONSORSHIP
Want to Become a Sponsor?
Be part of Brushes on the Beach and help bring this one-of-a-kind community arts experience to life. Sponsorship opportunities will offer businesses and organizations a chance to support the arts while connecting with residents and visitors throughout our beach communities.
Interested? Email events@beachartcenter.org and we'll send details as soon as they're ready.
Questions about the day?
Email us at events@beachartcenter.org