This class is presented in partnership with Art Center Sarasota.
Capture Sarasota’s picture-perfect beauty by learning and enhancing your Plein Air Painting skills at The Bay — the beloved blue and green oasis near the heart of downtown.
By definition, “plein air” painting means “painting in the open air.” Under the watchful eye and gentle instruction of one of Sarasota’s talented artists, explore and capture the many inspiring elements of The Bay — resilient shorelines, stunning coastal views of Sarasota Bay, thriving native trees and plants, as well as architectural structures and historical buildings found throughout the site.
For beginners and experienced artists alike. Basic student-grade supplies are provided for FREE for beginners. For those more experienced, please bring your own materials you enjoy working with.
Other Important Class Details:
This is intended to be a ONE-TIME class and is not an ongoing series of classes.
Please refrain from registering for multiple dates to ensure there is enough space (and supplies) to accommodate everyone who is interested in this special opportunity.
Due to popular demand, registrations are accepted only 4 weeks in advance.
IF YOUR PLANS CHANGE: Space is very limited. Due to popular demand and as a courtesy to other park guests, please quickly cancel your Eventbrite reservation if you are no longer able to attend so your spot can be released to someone else.
Event sold out? Please consider these options:
In the event of inclement weather — this event will be CANCELLED. Notices will be communicated via The Bay website calendar, Eventbrite, Facebook and Instagram up to one hour before start time as unpredictable Florida weather changes quickly.
Know Before You Go:
About The Bay Second Anniversary Community Celebration
This is one of the nearly 70 FREE and exciting events at The Bay during the park’s month-long Second Anniversary Celebration.
Two Terrific Years at The Bay… 2X Your Impact!
It takes a little support from many to keep the park looking like new and offering FREE high quality events for everyone to enjoy. Please consider becoming a Friend of The Bay (or renewing your Friendship) today as every dollar of your gift* this year will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Gulf Coast Community Foundation – DOUBLING the impact of your gift to the park. Click here to become a Friend of The Bay.
*Up to a total of $2 million
About Linda Richichi
It took Linda years of study, experimentation and dedication to be able to capture the land and skies using her signature high energy, bold colors and luminous light. She teaches locally at the Art Center Sarasota, has an online academy offering mentorship and offers trips to Provence.
Richichi holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art from SUNY, New Paltz. At the Pastel Society of America’s international exhibit at the National Arts Club in N.Y.C Linda submitted a colorful Sarasota cloud painting that earned a top award, promoting her to Signature status.
Plein Air Magazine awarded a landscape Best Landscape in their international Plein Air Salon, and she earned 2nd place in one of Modern Impressionist Magazine’s competitions.
Linda Richichi is represented by Burns Gallery on Palm in Sarasota.
About Art Center Sarasota
Founded in 1926, Art Center Sarasota serves as the first and oldest visual arts organization in Sarasota. Art Center Sarasota is admission-free and open to the public; our mission is to bring together creatives and the broader public to increase understanding of our human condition, support wellbeing, and build community connection through the universal language of art.