Call for Artists for the 48 Annual TAL Spring Show

It's time for the 48th annual Spring Show of the Titusville Art League.
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It will be at the Parrish Medical Center on US 1 in Titusville. The take in for the show is on March 29th from 10AM to 8PM in the conference rooms on the first floor of Parrish Medical Center. 

There are 7 categories of art in the show. They are: (1) oil, acrylic and oil pastel; (2) watercolor; (3) pastel, (4) mixed media and collage; (5) photography and digital art; (6) sculpture and 3-dimensional art; and (7) colored pencil, graphite, and pen & ink.

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Here are important events of the show:

(1) Judging will take place the morning of March 30th.

(2) The show opens at noon on March 30th until 9 PM.

(3) The reception is from 7 PM to 9 PM on March 30th.

(4) The show will continue from 10 AM until 8 PM until Sunday April 1st when it will be open from 10 AM until 4PM.

(5) Take out will be from 4 PM until 6 PM April 1st.

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For more information, contact Connie Allen at 321-220-4718 or by email at cdaisey2@cfl.rr.com

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CBAA 10th Annual Art Show

The Central Brevard Art Association would like to thank The City of Cape Canaveral for hosting the 10th Annual Art Show at their library this past weekend. CBAA would also like to thank Mayor Rocky Randels, Councilman John Bond, Mr. Robert Lefever and Andrea Binney of the Culture and Leisure Board for their much appreciated help and guidance during this show. CBAA presented the City with a gift of a collection of small pictures and photos depicting what an individual might see out at the Cape. The two panels were
beautifully matted and framed by CBAA member Pam McGrady who tirelessly worked on the collection to be presented.

Pictured here are Councilman John Bond, Helen Wheatley, who spearheaded the project, and Beth Greenberg, show Chairman. Looking on are Eulaine Eri, past President of CBAA and Richard Krutenat, advisor.

The winners of the show are as follows:

Merit Award to Bobbie Brown for her painting "Sunrise Silhouette"
Merit Award to Dwight Greenberg for his photo " Summer's End"
Merit Award to John F. Medeiros for his photo " Danforth Chapel"
3rd Place went to Nancy Young for her painting, "Birds of a feather"
2nd Place went to Laverne Payne for her painting, "Just Fishing"
1st. Place went to Barry Schoenholz for his photo, "Sunset"
Mayor's Award went to Beth Greenberg for her painting, Sentinel of the
Cape"

Congratulations to all for the "Decade" show.

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Bloom at the Morean Art Center with Susan Martin

Bloom is the new invitational exhibit that opened Jan 27 at the Morean Art Center in St. Petersburg. I am delighted to have several paintings in the show, including one hot off the easel, Alice's Garden.  Who wouldn't enjoy an exhibit based around novel use of flower subject matter, and the Morean is a beautiful exhibit space to show them.  Check out Bloom at this link: http://www.moreanartscenter.org/news.php?id=2895  If you are in the area or considering a trip to the area, include the new Dali Museum and the Florida Craftsmen..  Lots to see in St. Pete.

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Pieces of 8... Appreciation

Thanks to the Pieces of 8 for renewing their sponsorship of Brevard Art News. You support is greatly appreciated.  To visit the Pieces of 8 click on their Sponsor Ad in the left column.




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Eau Gallie Arts District’s First Friday Art Walk

 Feburary 3, 2012    5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

First Friday Art Walk: “Give a gift of Art from the Heart” 5:30-8:30pm, Highland Ave.and Eau Gallie Blvd.

Looking for a great Valentine's Day ideas?.....Stroll the Art Walk and visit shops and galleries for that special, artistic valentine gift!  Make your Valentine's Day reservation at one of our fantastic restaurants and listen to live music by Mark Baker and Friends! Enjoy artist displays in the Eau Gallie Square.

Get your EGAD! PASSPORT at participating Art Walk Merchants for a chance to win $50 in EGAD Bucks! Shops, Restaurants, Galleries and Museums stay open late! Refreshments, Art Demonstrations and Exhibits! Take a stroll down Highland Ave. from 5:30-8:30pm!

Exhibitions include:

YEAR OF THE DRAGON, Member Exhibit, Fifth Avenue Gallery, February 1-26
The Dragon is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar, and the only animal that is legendary.

 GOURD-GEOUS GOURDS, Members of the Brevard Gourd Society Exhibit, Opening Reception at Art & Antique Studio and Gallery.

 “No Stone Unturned”, Unique Photography of Ancient Parthenon Art Exhibit,

Photography by Josh Garrick, EGAD! Art Lab, January 20 - February 12

The Eau Gallie area of Melbourne was recently designated as the Arts District of Melbourne and a Florida Main Street Community. The district includes the Brevard Art Museum, administrative offices of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra and Jr. League of South Brevard, the Historic Rossetter House Museum and Gardens, the Eau Gallie Riverfront Library, Eau Gallie Civic Center, two public parks, band shell and a newly rebuilt fishing pier. EGAD contains art galleries, art supply stores, artist studios, a B&B and many small merchants and restaurants. The Eau Gallie Farmers’ Market is held each Saturday in Eau Gallie Square Park from 8 am – 2 pm and Wednesday from Noon-6pm. The city of Melbourne has re-zoned a residential area within EGAD such that artist may establish studios in their home, providing a special enclave for working artists.

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Indian River Potters' Guild's Puffy Heart Workshop

Gather your girlfriends and reserve a seat for Indian River Potters' Guild's"Puffy Heart" workshop.

Build a puffy heart from clay using studio tools to make your heart a unique piece of art.  Valerie Karas will glaze and fire your masterpiece and have it ready for pick-up prior to Valentine's Day.

Will you keep it or give it away?

When:  Monday, January 30, 6-8:30 p.m.

Fee:     $40 includes everything!

Register:  email vkaras@cfl.rr.com or call (321) 543-3645

Reserve soon as space is limited.

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Art and Antique Gallery features Gourds in February

 Gourds--geous Gourds Get Attention

at Art and Antique Gallery

February 2012  

Rusti Nichols finishes up a rainstick musical gourd

Jeanette Keen and Gail Gowdy work on a mask

The Florida Gourd Society will hold its 14^th annual State Gourd Festival from February 24-26^th.  However, the public will get an early view of  the GOURD-GEOUS GOURDS created by members of the Brevard Gourd Society at an opening reception held at the Art and Antique Gallery on Friday, February 3rd.    The exhibit will be on display from Feb.  3rd through Feb. 29th.  

There are more than 1,000 species of gourds which are in the same family as the pumpkin, squash and cucumber. When this variety is dried, cleaned and prepared they can be painted, carved, woven, decorated, and burned into beautiful and unusual works of art.  Therese Ferguson, Jeannette Keen and Cynthia Perry, gallery members are also members of the Brevard Gourd Society and will have their gourds on display during the month of February.  The exhibit is free and open to the public.  The public is invited to meet and greet the artists of this beautiful and unusual art form at Art and Antique Gallery opening night, Friday, February 3.          

As stated, the Florida Gourd Society will hold its 14^th annual state festival in Melbourne at the Azan Shrine Temple February 24-26^th.  To learn more about the festival visit http://flgourdsoc.org/.  For information regarding the Brevard Gourd Society contact Therese Ferguson 321-749-6962.  

Reception/Gallery Walk – refreshments will be served

TIME:                                                  5:30 – 8:30PM

DATE:                                                 Friday, February 3, 2012 

LOCATION:                                         1419 Highland Avenue

PHONE:                                              321-253-5553

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Year of the Dragon at the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery

Artwork: Lori Jenkins, Year of the Dragon, watercolor

Year of the Dragon

Show runs: February 3, 2012 through February 29, 2012

First Friday Art Walk, February 3, 2012

5:30-8:00 pm

This show celebrates the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dragon. In ancient China, the celestial Dragon represents an emperor and  power. Today, it  is the ultimate auspicious symbol signifying success and happiness.  May the celestial Dragon bring great good luck to everyone.  The Fifth Avenue Gallery is inspired by this celebration and will have artwork on display encompassing the many facets of the Year of the Dragon.

Visit with the artists as you peruse the artwork and enjoy light refreshments. The reception is free and open to the public. Afterwards continue your stroll down the street to enjoy dinner and other shops, galleries.

The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery was established in 1975. It is artist owned and operated. The gallery is located in EGAD, the Eau Gallie Arts District of Melbourne, across the street from the Foosaner Art Museum.

Gallery telephone number is 321 259-8261. Visit them online: www.fifthavenueartgallery.com and on Facebook.

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Sculpture in Clay at the Indian River Potters' Guild

Sculpture in Clay

February 1-5 weeks 2012 

Wednesday, 9am to 12noon 

Fee $135 (clay is $16 for 25 pounds) 

Firing Fee: one penny per cubic inch for the first firing on every piece. No charge on second firing. 

Instructor Suzanne Pfeiffer has an MFA from Moor Institute of Art 

in Philadelphia with further studies at the New School, NY and Stonybrook University, NY

Register:  email vkaras@cfl.rr.com or call (321) 543-3645

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The Art Gallery of Viera Is Moving Up The Avenue!

The Art Gallery of Viera is moving to a new location just doors from its current space effective the first of February! The new address is 2261 Town Center Ave., Suite 111 at The Avenue in Viera, near Coldwater Creek. The gallery has experienced considerable growth within the past year and added new professional local artists, more classes and workshops and a wider variety of two and three dimensional art.

The new, more spacious location will provide a fresh new look for the gallery. It has better lighting, three display rooms rather than two, increased storage space and there will be dedicated display areas grouped by artist. Come and see our new and exciting gallery after the first of February. Please watch for upcoming announcements for our Grand Reopening and our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

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Classes in Colored Pencils wil J Susan Cole Stone

 Life is a Bowl of Cherries by J. Susan Cole Stone

 

Colored pencils offer versatility, control and ease of use and can produce a wide range of painterly effects.  

The fundamental techniques and principles needed for mastering this expressive and portable medium will be covered in this class.  Learn to render a colored pencil rendering with the control of drawing and the endless possibilities of painting.

 

$75 / 4 weeks.  Materials list provided with registration and payment.

Thurdays, February 2,9,16,23, 2012 from 10 am to noon.

 

Classes will be at the gallery's new space -- still in the Avenue near Coldwater Creek.

Contact Susan Stone to register: susan@jsusancolestone.com  or at (401) 596-4266

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Rare Earth Show at Fifth Avenue Art Gallery

Artwork: Kevin Cook, Rockledge, Fl

 

Rare Earth Show

Exhibit runs: March 1, 2012 - March 31, 2012

The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery is excited to announce their March exhibition; Rare Earth 2012. This is an invitational clay show that will feature the works of 7 talented potters. The work will include both functional and non-functional aspects of contemporary clay work. The artists included in the exhibition are:   Maria Andrade, Asheville, North Carolina, Kevin Cook, Rockledge, Florida, Martin Cushman, Mt. Plymouth, Florida,  Vadim Malkin, Orlando, Florida,  Katherine Mathisen, Ocoee, Florida, Kellie Moore, Chuluota, Florida   Aletha Rector, Melbourne, Florida.

The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery is artist owned and operated. The gallery is located in EGAD, the Eau Gallie Arts District of Melbourne, across the street from the Foosaner Art Museum.

Gallery telephone number is 321 259-8261. Visit us online: www.fifthavenueartgallery.com and on Facebook.

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Dimensions Exhibit featuring Judy Edwards

Vision, Encaustic 2.5'x2', Judy Edwards

Opening Reception, "Dimensions" Exhibit
First Friday Art Walk: April 6, 2012
5:30-8:00pm
Show Runs: April 6-30, 2012

The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery invites you to join us for the opening of the exhibit, "Dimensions'. Artist Judy Edwards will  be displaying an intriguing and colorful body of  traditional encaustic work, as well as encaustic monotype prints.   The theme  of her exhibit revolves around the concept that often times it is how we look at things that determines our view of reality.  You only have to look a little further to expand our possibilities. Encaustics is an ancient, archival medium, utilizing beeswax, pigment, heat and sometimes resin.

The exhibit runs from April 6th through April 30th. Visit with the artist as  you peruse the artwork and enjoy light refreshments. The reception is free and open to the public.  Afterwards continue your stroll down the street to enjoy dinner and other shops, and galleries, as well as the Foosaner Art Musuem.

The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery was established in 1975 and is artist owned and operated.  The Gallery is located in the  heart of the EGAD district, the Eau Gallie Arts District of Melbourne. the Gallery telephone # is 321-259-8261. Visit us on line: www.fifthavenueartgallery.com and on Facebook.



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Lin Sons participates in The Sketchbook Project

The Sketchbook Project is a unique vision of artists sharing their work with the world.  Each artist who participates submits their themed sketchbook.  The sketchbooks are then compiled, organized by theme, categorized, and a tour of the books begins in April.  The tour starts in Brooklyn, NY and heads throughout the United States and Canada over the next few months.  Cities on the tour include Chicago, Portland-OR, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Portland-ME, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Austin as well as Vancouver and Toronto, Canada. Last year, 23,000 sketchbooks were requested by artists, and 10,000 were returned for the 2011 tour.

 

Lin Sons, local artist, has completed a sketchbook for this year's project.  She is always intrigued by a new adventure.  Lin tells us,

 

         The word, 'sketchbook' to me always equates to an invitation to explore new items to draw.  Lin works in anything pencil...graphite pencil portraits, colored pencil, and pastel pencils plus pen and ink.  Upon further investigation of this 2012 Sketchbook Project, I found that my work in this tiny 5" x 7" vessel would be seen around our nation and in Canada!!!  As Christ's missionary, His message could spread in a most unique way through my art.  As an artist, my artwork would go on tour!!  I was 'in'!!!!

 

         The title of my sketchbook, 'Path Through the Trees.'' was chosen because life sometimes speaks to me in the sunshine of joy.  At other times, I have to walk through a forest, but I am never alone.  My walk on the path through the trees, no matter where it leads me, is filled with insight and confidence through the assurance of truth in God's Word.  When the path takes me through those trees, the message of life in Jesus Christ stands tall and strong like those trees along that path.

 

          I hope others will find inspiration through my sketchbook and enjoy the artwork within the message.

 

Lin will also participate in the next Sketchbook Project - Limited Edition series.  Lin's next sketchbook theme will be a fun work entitled 'The Final Word.'  Each artist who participates in this next project will have a creation featured in the first project book, Sketchbook Project - Limited Edition, Vol. 1, which will be published in the fall of 2012.

 

More of Lin's artwork can be found at www.linsfinepencilartistry.com or just google Lin Sons.  Lin is also available to teach drawing classes by appointment.  Contact Lin at 321-223-4635.

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Dreams and Reality

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Open House at Carolyn Seiler Studio

Carolyn Seiler Studio in Cocoa Village now hosts 14 outstanding artists!  An open house to introduce the group and the revamped gallery is scheduled for Saturday, February 11^th  from 6 to 9:00 pm. Join some old friends and meet new ones for an evening of great art, live music, food and prizes.

They are  Introducing Their Newest Artists:

·         Gladys of Hands on silk creates beautiful wearable silk art and fashionable silk home accessories.

·         Janine of Authentic Occurrence shows her artisan-crafted jewelry. She incorporates semiprecious gems, natural stones and fossils in her unique designs.

·         Palm Frond Art by Jeff displays colorful one-of-a-kind creatures on carved, sanded and painted palm fronds.

·         Jenna of Surfaces is showing 1 large edgy urban acrylic on plywood. This muralist and sign painter’s work can be seen on roadsides throughout Brevard County and across the USA.

Charter members of Carolyn Seiler and Friends will have new work on display:

·         Michael of Michael Xavier Artistic Creations has a large display of representational fine art watercolors and mixed media subjects.

·         Vashti offers tropical original acrylics and whimsical wooden pieces for the home or nursery.

·         Shirley of Yard Bird’s Bling creates rainbows of colors with her many crystal and bead creations for the yard and home.

·         Laura Deeley, our Abstract Artist displays vibrant abstract acrylics.

·         Kat Seiler Photography will be showing  photographs of local interests and locations.

·         Dr. Balz Feiner shows a wide range oil paintings featuring galaxy collisions, floral renderings and dream-like landscapes.

·         Derek of Liquid Sand Glassworks Is displaying his glass pendants and blown glass candle holders and figurines.

And they're very proud to feature our two shuttle experts who are launching their artistic careers right from our gallery.

·         Roger of Indian River Art is shows an impressive variety of textured, vibrantly colored Raku pots  along with his unique kiln formed glass creations.

·         Ann of Blue Planet Photos offers launch photographs highlighting a long career at Kennedy Space Center and her artistic views of a complex machine we know as the Shuttle.

       Carolyn Seiler will be there too showing quirky new Key West inspired acrylics.

            Please join them!  That’s Saturday Feb. 11^th,2012  @ Carolyn Seiler Studio,

 318 Delannoy Ave. Cocoa Village (across from the park) . It’s free and open to the public.  This is a great place to find a unique and special something for your Valentine or maybe win of one of 14 art prizes we’re raffling off that night. Call Carolyn@321-637-0444  or drop by the gallery (we’re open daily till 8pm) for details. Hope to see you there!

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Photography Exhibit - Dawn Currie

Photographic Artist Dawn Currie

Presenting Art Exhibit to

Raise Funds for a Humanitarian Mission to Cuba

Dawn Currie is exhibiting, and offering for sale at a reduced price, 42 pieces of her artwork in Building C, 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd floor of the Government Center, Viera.  All proceeds will be used to defray costs of the mission and purchase much needed supplies for the Cuban people.  The exhibit will be on display from January 19 - March 16, 2012, and can be viewed during regular business hours.

In late March, Currie will be participating in a two week People-to-People humanitarian mission to Cuba.  Her group will be bringing much needed medicine, vitamins, and other supplies directly to clinics and individuals in several small towns across the island.  It will be a rare opportunity for participants to help people and to experience life in modern day Cuba.

Currie’s love for photography began in her youth.  She attended college at Rochester Institute of Technology taking classes in both professional photography and photographic processing and finishing.  After graduating with honors, she went on to supervise the operations of seven photo labs.  Looking to make a difference, she enlisted in the Air Force and applied her skills and talents to serving her country.  Each Air Force tour presented new opportunities and subjects to photograph.

Currie retired with thousands of photos and memories.  Architecture and nature are among her favorite subjects.  Living in Florida, she is provided with endless opportunities for continued exploration and inspiration.  Her images are constantly evolving; using her knowledge of diverse art media and styles.  With today’s technology, the possibilities are limitless. Currie enjoys experimenting with color, texture, and composition.  The result is a wide range of styles to satisfy a broad spectrum of artistic tastes.

For more information contact Lynne Brezina at Brevard Cultural Alliance (321) 690-6817, or email lynne.brezina@artsbrevard.org.

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Studio / Plein Air Workshop 2012 Florida - Indialantic / Melbourne Area

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat. & Sun.

Feb. 29, March 1, 2, 3 & 4

Again this year -- You Can Choose Your Days! And I am keeping the cost the same as last year.

Session cost is $60 per day. Deposit of $50 will assure a spot in class. Please call Jeanne Andre, 321-773-2434 in Indialantic or, preferably, me in Smyrna (770-926-3623). Classes: 3800 N. Riverside Dr., Indialantic, FL 32903. E-mail me at marshasavageart@yahoo.com to let me know you are interested in the class and for the address to send your deposit. Tell your friends about the workshop! Most of the information is the same as in previous years.

The workshop will be studio and/or plein air (outdoors from life) according to those students that sign up for each day. Locations in the Melbourne/Indialantic area yet to be determined if we leave the Riverside property. This workshop is geared for any medium, and demonstrations will be in pastel and in oil.

This workshop is appropriate for beginning or advanced student. All students still receive individual attention geared to their level. If you are painting in studio, bring photographs (no copyrighted material, please), or you may paint from mine. You may choose which of the days you can attend, according to your needs, and plan studio or plein air. The property at Riverside Drive is beautiful and has many great painting spots.

Pastel is my main instruction medium, and beginners will be very comfortable taking this workshop to learn pastel techniques. Students taking the workshop using oil or acrylic will receive the benefit of my experience in oil and acrylic. And, most theories are the same no matter the medium you use. Call me if you have questions. A supply list will be given upon payment of deposit.

Emphasis is on composition and value, with temperature and color a strong second! There will be added emphasis on quickly creating a thumbnail sketch to work from, blocking in the darks and lights, and finding the colors and developing the painting. This class is not just to paint a pretty painting from start to finish; the principles of starting and working through the painting are foremost.

The class fills up in a hurry, so if you are interested, please contact me or Jeanne Andre ASAP! Returning students are given priority, but there is usually space available for several new students each session. This is a fun class, especially inspirational with all the artwork being created around you by the other students! Class size is small!

For more information about me, my bio and my artist statement, see my web site

www.marshasavage.com , or you can call 770-926-3623 (Smyrna, GA), or e-mail me at marshasavageart@yahoo.com . To get an idea of what I have been doing with my art lately, you might enjoy reading my blog -- www.marshasavage.blogspot.com .

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