This Premium Rush Weekend, Sept 6th - 9th

The Circus has left town, businesses are seeing traffic again, and the art sector is abuzz with activity...

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Work by Jennie Hinchcliff

Jennifer Kosharek's Fifth Mail Art Show @ Eve N Odd Gallery - Before e-mail, there was US Post Office Mail, and artist Ray Johnson used that ancient social network to create a new medium, space and distribution network for art. He was a Fluxus [Link] artist and so is Ms. Kosharek, who is internationally known for her own mail art and high-quaity events she consistently puts on in her tiny gallery in the Crislip Arcade. Fluxus has palpable influence on the Bay area besides Ms. Kosharek's input. There are frequent noise music concerts @ Venture Compound, and the Tempus show/performance events related to John Cage. Its anti-art position became its own form of art as time went by, but this is getting to be a preview...go to this show, it promises to be a clusterflux. There will be Fluxus performances as well. All at Eve N Odd Gallery, 645 Central Ave., St Pete, Saturday, Sept 8th, 7:30-10:00 PM. Free admission.


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War of Art, @ Dysfunctional Grace Art Co. - Liz from DGA has kept me informed about this show since its inception. Erin Zisser invited 20 artists, including Amber Lakos * Bill Woo * Brandon Marsholl * Cassandra Melena * Christian Thomas * Collin Gow * Daniel James * Derek Donnelly * James Rise * Jenipher Chandley * Jennifer Kosharek * Joe Boccia * Joe Lemire * Johnny Vitale * Josh (Zen Glass) * Justin Shearer * Kristi Capone * Matt Deterior * Melissa Bruneau * Rasta * Reid Jenkins * Ryan Rosas * Sean Williams * Sebastian Coolidge * Twin Culbertson * Victoria Arendt * Zulu Painter
to submit line drawings which she later etched onto the cases of rifle ammunition and made into edgy jewelry. People will be able to vote for their favorites. All at Dysfunctional Grace Art Co., on Saturday, Sept 8th, from 6-9 PM. In the Crislip Arcade, 645 Central Ave. Free Admission.

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Vision 47 Gallery

Featuring the artwork of Victoria Arendt

Saturday, Sept 8, 2012

6pm - 9pm

645 Central Avenue Unit 12
St. Petersburg, FL  33701

We are located in downtown St. Pete in the historical Crislip Arcade Bldg on the 600 block of Central Avenue.


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The St. Pete Robot Exchange - Titled "Artificial Intelligence", this show sounds ultra-cool and includes many top St. Pete artists, including Queen of the Robots Sarah Thee Campagna, Nikki Deveraux, Derek Donnelly, Alyssa Jamison, Daniel Markovich, Brandon Marshall, Cha Mize, Renee Percoraro, JT Smalley, Frank Strunk III, and Josh Sullivan. All @ The Sake Bomb, on Sat., Fri, Sept 7th, starting @ 8 PM.548 Central Ave., St Petersburg. Free admission.





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Eclectica Preview @ Duncan McClellan Glass - In conjunction with Ken Tolces, an exhibit of works by Sergio Daveri, Robert Mickelsen, Kalman Redvanyi, and Gianluca Vidal. There will also be tours of DMG's new facility (which was shown in an exclusive Art Taco preview earlier). Free admission. DMG, 550 24th St S, St. Petersburg, Saturday, Sept 8th, 5:30-9:30 PM


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Wicked Games Closing Reception - This show, which has been reviewed here [Link] is one I can recommend without reservation. Lots of very good work, and a mystery artist, to boot. C. Emerson Fine Arts Gallery, 909 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg. Free admission. Sat. Sept 8th, 6-9 PM.







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No Thank You: Alan Leper Hampton @ The Collective - It's great to see the Collective back with such a promising show by Hampton. Saturday, Sept 8th, 7-11 PM. At 601 Central Ave., St Pete. Free admission.


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Saint Paint Grand Opening - Derek Donnelly's Saint Paint has moved one door over, the new space is much larger. There is a Grand Opening of this space on Saturday, Sept 8th, starts at 5 PM. 6th Street North, St. Pete.
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Courtesy of the artist/Gallery 221

Taking Place: Josette Urso @ Gallery 221, HCC Dale Mabry - Tampa native Josette Urso returns with an exhibit of a vinyl wall and ink drawings at Gallery 221. A short film, too. Opens Thursday, Sept 6th, 5-7 PM, at HCC Dale Mabry, 4001 W. Tampa Bay Blvd. Free admission. Through Sept 27th.


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Botanicals: Loy Khambay @ Studio 620 - Paintings of orchids will be shown in this solo show. Studio @ 620, 620 1st Ave. S., St Pete. Friday, Sept 7th, 6-9 PM. Free admission.
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Travel Photographs: Rob Rowen @ Kahwa Cafe - Rowen's work is about travel, and proceeds from this show will go to the Global Action Coalition. Opens Thursday, Sept 6th, @ 204 2nd Ave. S., St Pete. Free admission.
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James Oleson Sculpture unveiling @ Dazzio - A large metal horse sculpture will be unveiled on Saturday Sept 8th in front of Dazzio Arts. Refreshments will be provided. Free admission.
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The Jerry and Steve Show @ HCC Ybor - Invitational show by alumni students of HCC profs Jerry Meatyard and Steve Holms. Opens Friday, Sept 7th, 6-9 PM. Through Sept 28. At HCC Ybor Gallery, Palm Ave and 15th St. Free Admission.
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