Paint the Gardens at “Open Garden Day” Garden Tour
Share the joy of painting en plein air during the annual “Open Garden Day” in Santa Ana
SOCALPAPA artists are invited to join the fun at the annual Open Garden Day garden tour and festival in the picturesque neighborhoods of West Floral and Fisher Parks (Santa Ana) on May 10, 2025. Participating artists will be assigned a garden to paint en plein air during the tour and given the opportunity to meet the nearly 1000 visitors who attend this event. Participants will have the option of a morning shift (8:30am to 12:30pm) or afternoon (12:00pm to 4pm). An additional opportunity to showcase one of your artworks will be available at the event’s Promenade in a dedicated SOCALPAPA booth. This is an opportunity to pass out your business cards, share your love for painting outdoors, and even sell your work right off your easel!
Open Garden Day is an annual neighborhood garden tour and festival with additional elements including food, live music, craft fair, educational events and a vintage car show. A trolley will be provided for guests. Parking will be available for painters near their assigned garden and restrooms will be within walking distance. SOCALPAPA will be featured in the Garden Day tour guide and will also have a booth in the Promenade to educate the public about our mission and upcoming events. We will also set up grids to hang a piece of art by participating artists during their shift.
Registration is $15 and is open until April 10th (No refunds). Additional information (including the address of your assigned garden) will be emailed after registration is complete.
*Please note: this event takes place the same day as the canvas/paper stamping for “New Impressions of Orange County” Juried Art Exhibition at Kennedy Contemporary Gallery. If you want to participate in both events, ask a buddy to get your
materials stamped.
Register here for 8:30am to 12:30pm Register here for 12:00pm to 4pm