Taft Gardens and Nature Preserve is proud to present our En Plein Air Art Sessions. Come and create in the gardens on Wednesday and Fridays for up to 4 hours. This program is for painters, illustrators, writers, and anyone pursuing an artistic endeavor that you can carry into the gardens. No cars will be allowed beyond the parking lot. We ask that you follow our Leave No Trace policy and ensure that all your materials and waste leave with you. You are welcome to set up in any area in the main 15 acres of the cultivated gardens. If you want to work in the nature preserve, you must email before each session to ask permission before making your reservation. Photographers are welcome but this program is not for commercial photography, photoshoots with professional hired photographers or Influencer content creation. If you are interested in those things please email us. The Taft Gardens En Plein Air Art Sessions is not the same as our Art in Nature Residency Program but it is another way to get involved with the gardens and see if the Residency is right for you. The time slots will be limited to 4 artists per day. If you would like to bring a group of artists to the gardens please contact us.

Email Inquiries to taftgardenvisitors@gmail.com

Photos courtesy of Plein Air Artists Lisa Burns and Jerry Martin