The AGAMI Plein Air group invites you to the next gathering:
AGAMI JANUARY 2023
Plein Air Meeting places:
For the month of January and February, we will be painting on Holmes Beach and Anna Maria Island in preparation for participating in the AGAMI “Paint the Town” event that takes place in the whole month of February. Check the AGAMI website for updates on the “Paint the Town” event.
Choose a spot that you like in each Tuesday morning's area and enjoy painting!
NOTE: Please look for legal parking areas near where you want to paint. Remember, tires need to be off the pavement when parking on the side of a street. Be considerate so as not to interfere with customer access if painting near businesses.
Tuesday, January 3, 9AM - 12 Noon.
Marina Drive
Note that these two sites are in very close proximity: Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, & Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive. Both on Holmes Beach FL 35217.
Tuesday, January 10, 9 AM - 12 Noon.
Pine Avenue between Gulf Drive and N. Shore Dr.
At the junction of Gulf Drive and Pine Ave there are several beautiful buildings that have businesses - Egrets Nest, The Island Players, and Anna Maria Bake House. More beautiful sites further down Pine Avenue - The Donut Experiment, Poppo's Taqueria, and Island Charms.
Tuesday, January 17, 9 AM - 12 Noon.
Pine Avenue between N. Shore Dr. and Crescent Drive.
Several nice buildings/businesses on this block - North Shore Cafe, Shiny Fish Emporium, Lazy Turtle Beach Rentals, AMI Beach and Dog Supply.
Tuesday, January 24, 9 AM - 12 Noon.
Gulf Drive businesses.
Ginny’s and Jane E’s Cafe, Bakery & Store
9807 Gulf Drive at Magnolia Ave.
Also AMI Creamery and Bakery on the same block.
Tuesday, January 31, 9 AM - 12 Noon.
Pine Ave between Crescent Drive and Bay Drive
AMI Historical Society at Crescent Drive, Historic Park, and the Old Jail are next to it. Viewing Roser Church from different angles is worth sketching and painting. Cool Beans AMI Coffee Shop at the corner of Pine Ave and Bay Drive.
NOTE:
1) Please check the weather.
If it is raining, very windy, or below 60 degrees Fahrenheit we will not meet.
2) You are welcome to start earlier or stay later if you like.
3) Try to obtain a contact number for a member who is likely to attend so if you have difficulty finding the meeting place you can contact that person. But even if you don't see others, settle in to enjoy painting wherever you land!
Any questions or comments/suggestions
Please contact
Eija Friedlander
347-563-3969
Make sure to check out the information about the February 2023 "PAINT THE TOWN" on the AGAMI website. Everyone can participate in this free month-long juried competition of Anna Maria Island scenes!
https://www.amiartistsguildgallery.com/
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