Seeing the latest murals being painted in Saint Petersburg Florida is good, even if the scene is largely dominated by a handful of artists -- all of whom happen to be men. The majority of the (legal) murals are by Sebastian Coolidge, Derek Donnelly, Tes One, Bask, Chad Mize and a few others.
Where are the women?
Jennifer Kosharek, Laura Spencer and Rebekkah Lazaridis have done murals in Saint Petersburg, yet are absent from this new ongoing wave. Why? They are not doing large or small jobs. nor being included in collaborations. With grants being disbursed for murals, I think the issue of gender should not be overlooked.
Now is the time to fix this.
--- Luis
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Amarulentia: Bitterness in Art.
"The other day I was asked, “What makes a successful artist?” . . .
That’s a really complicated question, I could be giving you a lecture.
There are so many processes of validation, legitimation, different
benchmarks of credibility which are not just financial . . . Rather than
waffling on about that, I just said, “A successful artist is one who
doesn’t feel bitter.” And I really, really believe that. There are
multi-millionaire artists who somehow feel bitter about their lack of
recognition, and then there are people who are doing their own thing and
finding emotional satisfaction in it."
--- Sarah Thornton
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Bitterness is no stranger to the arts. In prolonged conversations, it rarely arises, often in fleeting fragments, often sublimated through humor. Art is a very difficult path through life. 95% of all arts majors will end up working in other fields after they graduate. I would say that at least 3/4ths of all the artists I know have day jobs, spouses supporting them, entitlements, retirement, or other extraneous sources of income. In the Bay Area there are a few thousand people who consider themselves artists. Creative Loafing, Tampa Bay Times, La Gaceta, Tampa Trib, and perhaps a half- dozen bloggers who write about the arts, most one show/event/artist per week. All but five merely report on upcoming events. The odds of receiving recognition in the community are slim.
Add to this the financial lack of recognition in the Bay area for most, relatively low levels of education in the public at large, the recent/current economic hard times, and it becomes apparent that this is a trying, if not hostile environment for artists, what James Rosenquist called "A cultural wasteland" (specifically referring to Tampa).
For several artists and gallerists I know, these problems have led to bitterness about art in general, other artists, the city/state they are in, the viewers, art fairs, the market, auctions, very successful artists, etc.
Besides the negativity and spiritual acid rain that goes with it, the time wasted on bitching and trying to convince others to adopting their world view, the saddest part is the paralysis that ensues instead of problem-solving, artistically evolving and forging ahead.
Besides recognition, financial reward, acceptance in the community, and fulfillment of expectations, all artists are, whether they like it or not, small manufacturers. Gallerists are small retailers. Few are aware that they are becoming small business people from the outset. Fewer are prepared to make the sacrifices it takes to attain what they desire in the Art world. What leads to bitterness is that they are also not willing to accept the consequences of their choices. Another harsh reality is that all artists are not created alike. It's not a simple matter of "better than", but also being in the right place/market at the right time. To use a trite example, Van Gogh. Another, Jeff Koons.
Most artists cannot shift their creative persona to cater to a market without soon becoming craftsmen. Use your energies to shift gears, strategize marketing, and either make the sacrifices, or make peace with the way things are. If all fails, start a blog....
--- Luis
mmmmmmmm
--- Sarah Thornton
BITTERNESS
bit·ter·ness
ˈbitərnis/
noun
noun: bitterness; plural noun: bitternesses
- 1.sharpness of taste; lack of sweetness."the lime juice imparts a slight bitterness"
synonyms: sharpness, acidity, acridity, tartness, sourness, harshness; More technicalacerbity"the bitterness of the medicine"resentment, rancor, indignation, grudge, spite, sullenness, sourness, churlishness, moroseness, petulance, pique, peevishness;acrimony, hostility, malice, virulence, antipathy, antagonism, enmity, animus, friction, vitriol, hatred, loathing, venom, poison, nastiness, ill feeling, ill will, bad blood"there was no bitterness between them""the bitterness of war"antonyms: sweetness, magnanimity, contentment, goodwill, delight - 2.anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment."he expressed bitterness over his dismissal without notice"
Bitterness is no stranger to the arts. In prolonged conversations, it rarely arises, often in fleeting fragments, often sublimated through humor. Art is a very difficult path through life. 95% of all arts majors will end up working in other fields after they graduate. I would say that at least 3/4ths of all the artists I know have day jobs, spouses supporting them, entitlements, retirement, or other extraneous sources of income. In the Bay Area there are a few thousand people who consider themselves artists. Creative Loafing, Tampa Bay Times, La Gaceta, Tampa Trib, and perhaps a half- dozen bloggers who write about the arts, most one show/event/artist per week. All but five merely report on upcoming events. The odds of receiving recognition in the community are slim.
Add to this the financial lack of recognition in the Bay area for most, relatively low levels of education in the public at large, the recent/current economic hard times, and it becomes apparent that this is a trying, if not hostile environment for artists, what James Rosenquist called "A cultural wasteland" (specifically referring to Tampa).
For several artists and gallerists I know, these problems have led to bitterness about art in general, other artists, the city/state they are in, the viewers, art fairs, the market, auctions, very successful artists, etc.
Besides the negativity and spiritual acid rain that goes with it, the time wasted on bitching and trying to convince others to adopting their world view, the saddest part is the paralysis that ensues instead of problem-solving, artistically evolving and forging ahead.
Besides recognition, financial reward, acceptance in the community, and fulfillment of expectations, all artists are, whether they like it or not, small manufacturers. Gallerists are small retailers. Few are aware that they are becoming small business people from the outset. Fewer are prepared to make the sacrifices it takes to attain what they desire in the Art world. What leads to bitterness is that they are also not willing to accept the consequences of their choices. Another harsh reality is that all artists are not created alike. It's not a simple matter of "better than", but also being in the right place/market at the right time. To use a trite example, Van Gogh. Another, Jeff Koons.
Most artists cannot shift their creative persona to cater to a market without soon becoming craftsmen. Use your energies to shift gears, strategize marketing, and either make the sacrifices, or make peace with the way things are. If all fails, start a blog....
--- Luis
mmmmmmmm
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Tempus call for artists. Ends this Friday, so hurry!
Tempus Projects invites you to submit your artwork for
consideration for our next group exhibition. Tempus Projects will be
hosting and exhibition of small scale sculptural works and a collection
of black, white and grey works. This exhibition is scheduled to open on Friday, June 6, 2014, 7pm-10pm and runs through July 5, 2014 with gallery hours by appointment.
:: ENTRY INFORMATION ::
SHELVED (3D works) ELIGIBILITY: This exhibition is open to all artists, national and international, working in any 3D media. All works must be under 10 inches in any direction. Please be advised that accepted works will be displayed on gallery shelves. Due to the non-traditional nature of the intended installation of this exhibition, artists may want to include directional notes in their submissions (making note of the suggested 'front' of each sculpture). All works must be priced at or under $500.
REDUCED (black, white & grey works) ELIGIBILITY: This exhibition is open to all artists, national and international,, working in any media. All forms of painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, performance, video, film, audio and digital/graphic art are eligible for review. All works must be primarily black, white and/or grey and must be priced at/or under $500.
ENTRY FEE: There is a $20 entry fee for three submissions (up to two views of each piece will be reviewed); $5 for each additional piece submitted for consideration. Submit as many works as you wish.
SUBMISSION FORMAT: All images should be submitted via email with a submission form and pay pal entry fee. Your submissions and pay pal payment should be sent to: tempusprojects.submissions
NOTIFICATION: Artists will be notified of acceptance or decline no later than May 19, 2014 by 6pm. Notification will be made via e-mail. Accepted works must be received by May 26, 2014 at 6pm.
COMMISSION: There will be a 40% commission on any sales made during the exhibition or from the web site.
DEADLINE: All entries must be received via email by Friday, May 16, 2014 by 6pm.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Get your submissions in by Monday May 12, 2011 by 6pm and only pay a $15 entry fee for three digital submissions (up to two views of each piece will be reviewed); $5 for each additional piece. Submit as many works as you wish.
REDUCED/SHELVED :: TEMPUS PROJECTS :: OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Name __________________________
Telephone number __________________________
Address __________________________
Email address___________________
Web address (optional)________________
Entry 1 -
File Name______________________
Title __________________________
Media __________________________
Size __________________________
Price_____________________
Year______________________
Entry 2 –
File Name______________________
Title __________________________
Media __________________________
Size __________________________
Price_____________________
Year______________________
Entry 3 –
File Name __________________________
Title __________________________
Media __________________________
Size __________________________
Price_____________________
Year______________________
* First three submissions included in $20 entry fee. All additional entries are $5 per entry.
Entry 4 –
File Name __________________________
Title __________________________
Media __________________________
Size __________________________
Price_____________________
Year______________________
Entry 5 –
File Name __________________________
Title __________________________
Media __________________________
Size __________________________
Price_____________________
Year______________________
Entry 6 –
File Name __________________________
Title __________________________
Media __________________________
Size __________________________
Price_____________________
Year______________________
:: ENTRY INFORMATION ::
SHELVED (3D works) ELIGIBILITY: This exhibition is open to all artists, national and international, working in any 3D media. All works must be under 10 inches in any direction. Please be advised that accepted works will be displayed on gallery shelves. Due to the non-traditional nature of the intended installation of this exhibition, artists may want to include directional notes in their submissions (making note of the suggested 'front' of each sculpture). All works must be priced at or under $500.
REDUCED (black, white & grey works) ELIGIBILITY: This exhibition is open to all artists, national and international,, working in any media. All forms of painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, performance, video, film, audio and digital/graphic art are eligible for review. All works must be primarily black, white and/or grey and must be priced at/or under $500.
ENTRY FEE: There is a $20 entry fee for three submissions (up to two views of each piece will be reviewed); $5 for each additional piece submitted for consideration. Submit as many works as you wish.
SUBMISSION FORMAT: All images should be submitted via email with a submission form and pay pal entry fee. Your submissions and pay pal payment should be sent to: tempusprojects.submissions
NOTIFICATION: Artists will be notified of acceptance or decline no later than May 19, 2014 by 6pm. Notification will be made via e-mail. Accepted works must be received by May 26, 2014 at 6pm.
COMMISSION: There will be a 40% commission on any sales made during the exhibition or from the web site.
DEADLINE: All entries must be received via email by Friday, May 16, 2014 by 6pm.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Get your submissions in by Monday May 12, 2011 by 6pm and only pay a $15 entry fee for three digital submissions (up to two views of each piece will be reviewed); $5 for each additional piece. Submit as many works as you wish.
REDUCED/SHELVED :: TEMPUS PROJECTS :: OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Name __________________________
Telephone number __________________________
Address __________________________
Email address___________________
Web address (optional)________________
Entry 1 -
File Name______________________
Title __________________________
Media __________________________
Size __________________________
Price_____________________
Year______________________
Entry 2 –
File Name______________________
Title __________________________
Media __________________________
Size __________________________
Price_____________________
Year______________________
Entry 3 –
File Name __________________________
Title __________________________
Media __________________________
Size __________________________
Price_____________________
Year______________________
* First three submissions included in $20 entry fee. All additional entries are $5 per entry.
Entry 4 –
File Name __________________________
Title __________________________
Media __________________________
Size __________________________
Price_____________________
Year______________________
Entry 5 –
File Name __________________________
Title __________________________
Media __________________________
Size __________________________
Price_____________________
Year______________________
Entry 6 –
File Name __________________________
Title __________________________
Media __________________________
Size __________________________
Price_____________________
Year______________________
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Ephemera
The number of 1-2 night shows seems to be steadily increasing in the Tampa Bay area. The one-nighters last about 4-5 hours! I understand tying up donated space, as in Regions Bank, for example. However, many galleries are also doing this. Some multitasking spaces basically use art (and artists) as cheap wallpaper. A particular large space on 9th comes to mind.
With installations, some are very difficult to maintain, specially if they include animals and/or fish, Like Eva Avenue's memorable Gold Room, and installations also rarely result in sales -- and take up a lot of floor space.
The short lives of these shows also severely limit the possibility for artists to sell work, though the majority of work tends to sell on opening night. It serves the community to have accessibility to shows for more than a night or two, though it can be argued that very few people in this area go to galleries during the week.
When it comes to shows funded by grants, it seems absurd to invest money into a project that lasts one-third the flight of a Mayfly.
--- Luis
With installations, some are very difficult to maintain, specially if they include animals and/or fish, Like Eva Avenue's memorable Gold Room, and installations also rarely result in sales -- and take up a lot of floor space.
The short lives of these shows also severely limit the possibility for artists to sell work, though the majority of work tends to sell on opening night. It serves the community to have accessibility to shows for more than a night or two, though it can be argued that very few people in this area go to galleries during the week.
When it comes to shows funded by grants, it seems absurd to invest money into a project that lasts one-third the flight of a Mayfly.
--- Luis
Friday, May 9, 2014
This Blue Ruin Weekend, 5/9 - 5/11
Friday, 5/9/2014
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Friday May 9th --QUAID continues their tradition of artist interviews at the end of each show, with one gallery artist interviewing the current exhibiting artist. Ericka Richardson will be interviewing Ville Mehtonen about his current show, "In The Attic". Come by to see the plants, have a beer, and listen to some art talk. 7 PM.
4600 blk of N Florida Ave Tampa.
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4D Studios is pleased to announce our first gallery event in our new South Tampa location! "PHOTO fraîche" is a celebration of student photography from The Art Institute of Tampa. The gallery event will showcase photographs in a variety of genres of photography created by up-and-coming photographers from RAW Exposure: Ai Tampa's Photography Organization. Please join us for a night of artwork and refreshments! 2511 Swann Ave, Tampa, 7-10 PM.
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Saturday, May 10th
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These aren't your Grandma's teapots. Stop by Craftsman House during ArtWalk for our annual Teapot Show. A select group of artists from across the US have been invited to participate. This year's show features a wide variety of artsy, functional teapots. Teapots will be on display & available for purchase. In honor of World Fair Trade Day, receive complimentary Fair Trade tea or coffee with any gallery purchase. Saturday, May 10th to June 7th. 2955 Central Ave.
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USF CAM 3-5 PM Theo Wujcik Memorial
Join us for a Memorial Program and Reception Celebrating the Life and Spirit of Theo Wujcik (1936–2014)
We gather to share memories of Theo’s life and art practice...
An endowed scholarship has been established in Theo’s name to support students in the USF School of Art and Art History. Visit http://www.usf.edu/ua/
Please call (813) 974-4133 for more information.
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POP-UP GALLERY featuring the ART of Aurailieus by REGIONS BANK in association with STERLING POWELL
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Clay Center of St Pete.
You are invited to the third Art MASH of 2014. In 2013, the St. Pete Art MASH produced a total of nine pop up shows that collectively had over $92,700.00 in commission free sales for artists - all monies went directly to local artists in the area! In 2014, we are looking forward to continuing this pattern of success and would like you to come meet our artists, have a good time, and support the local art community.
Light food, entertainment, and beverages are provided.
The St. Pete Art MASH is an opportunity for artists to increase visibility and sales and frequently we highlight artists that are "new" or "emerging" and often our participating artists use the ART MASH as an opportunity for their first show so it is an opportunity for you to "find" a great new artist!
We are proud of the artists that have participated and of all the new artists we can help bring into the art "scene". Come enjoy their work, support new artists, and have fun!
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Rose Marie Prins' students exhibition from the Moreal classes, part II at Everything Dolce, 937 Central. Opens at 5 PM.
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You are invited! 'The Storyteller's Closet" show will still be up, featuring paintings & mixed media works by Laura Balombini and bright, whimsical (and affordable!) necklaces by Diana Samper. Celebrating Mother's Day, it will be the perfect evening to stroll the Central Arts District!
5-9 Saturday May 10th, 320 Central.
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At Wandering Eye in Centro Ybor Opens at 5
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Friday May 9th --QUAID continues their tradition of artist interviews at the end of each show, with one gallery artist interviewing the current exhibiting artist. Ericka Richardson will be interviewing Ville Mehtonen about his current show, "In The Attic". Come by to see the plants, have a beer, and listen to some art talk. 7 PM.
4600 blk of N Florida Ave Tampa.
________________________________________________
4D Studios is pleased to announce our first gallery event in our new South Tampa location! "PHOTO fraîche" is a celebration of student photography from The Art Institute of Tampa. The gallery event will showcase photographs in a variety of genres of photography created by up-and-coming photographers from RAW Exposure: Ai Tampa's Photography Organization. Please join us for a night of artwork and refreshments! 2511 Swann Ave, Tampa, 7-10 PM.
_____________________________________________________
Saturday, May 10th
____________________________________
These aren't your Grandma's teapots. Stop by Craftsman House during ArtWalk for our annual Teapot Show. A select group of artists from across the US have been invited to participate. This year's show features a wide variety of artsy, functional teapots. Teapots will be on display & available for purchase. In honor of World Fair Trade Day, receive complimentary Fair Trade tea or coffee with any gallery purchase. Saturday, May 10th to June 7th. 2955 Central Ave.
___________________________________________________________
USF CAM 3-5 PM Theo Wujcik Memorial
Join us for a Memorial Program and Reception Celebrating the Life and Spirit of Theo Wujcik (1936–2014)
We gather to share memories of Theo’s life and art practice...
An endowed scholarship has been established in Theo’s name to support students in the USF School of Art and Art History. Visit http://www.usf.edu/ua/
Please call (813) 974-4133 for more information.
_________________________________________________________________
POP-UP GALLERY featuring the ART of Aurailieus by REGIONS BANK in association with STERLING POWELL
1 hr
600 blk central.
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Clay Center of St Pete.
You are invited to the third Art MASH of 2014. In 2013, the St. Pete Art MASH produced a total of nine pop up shows that collectively had over $92,700.00 in commission free sales for artists - all monies went directly to local artists in the area! In 2014, we are looking forward to continuing this pattern of success and would like you to come meet our artists, have a good time, and support the local art community.
Light food, entertainment, and beverages are provided.
The St. Pete Art MASH is an opportunity for artists to increase visibility and sales and frequently we highlight artists that are "new" or "emerging" and often our participating artists use the ART MASH as an opportunity for their first show so it is an opportunity for you to "find" a great new artist!
We are proud of the artists that have participated and of all the new artists we can help bring into the art "scene". Come enjoy their work, support new artists, and have fun!
____________________________________
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__________________________________________________________
Rose Marie Prins' students exhibition from the Moreal classes, part II at Everything Dolce, 937 Central. Opens at 5 PM.
________________________________________________
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You are invited! 'The Storyteller's Closet" show will still be up, featuring paintings & mixed media works by Laura Balombini and bright, whimsical (and affordable!) necklaces by Diana Samper. Celebrating Mother's Day, it will be the perfect evening to stroll the Central Arts District!
POSTS
View Declines5-9 Saturday May 10th, 320 Central.
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At Wandering Eye in Centro Ybor Opens at 5
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Wednesday, May 7, 2014
72 Hrs...
Thursday 4/30/2014 - Rented new Mini-Cooper (had been thinking of buying one), drove to Sarasota with my wife. Had lunch at Yoder's restaurant. Went to Burns Court Cinema, saw "Finding Vivian Maier", a good documentary about an excellent woman street photographer who worked as a nanny and never showed anyone her work, which was later found when auctioned out of storage by a Mr. Maloof, a young historian who first started with dreams of cashing out, and now is under Maier's spell. Vivian, a damaged angel, carried out her life as a photographer anyway.
A quick nap at the hotel, the humble but perfectly located Best Western in Sarasota, then off to see a noise music concert by Bora Yoon, 2013 Queen's Art Fund Recipient, and 2014 TED Fellow, sonic poetess and R. Luke Dubois, Master Digital Composer and visual artist, whose exhibit has been up for over a month at the Ringling. The two are long-time collaborators. It was an exceptional concert. DuBois modulated the visuals and some of the sounds.
Ms. Yoon, who is a professional soprano, sang in an ecstatic mode and used several devices to make music. She employed metronomes, the tubes from wind chimes, cell phones on a turntable, and more to generate lyrical noise music. The combination of her satin-like powerful voice and the noises made via unorthodox means made for a tremendous musical experience.
Afterwards, dinner at the Three Senoritas, a beer and bed.
Friday, May 1, 2014. - Breakfast at Yoder's, then to Selby Gardens for a couple of hours meandering around what used to be a rich person's garden, taking pictures and enjoying the greenery and flowers before heading back to Tampa. Unloaded car, took a brief nap, and went to Beth Kokol's gallery on Bay-to-Bay .
It was opening night for Kokol's "Adult Show" of her older students. Quality and consistency varies widely with student shows. The level of technical quality was very good. Several of the students were doing work that one might see in a commercial gallery in the area. One sign of a good art teacher is that there's zero homogeneity in their students' work, which is the case with Beth Kokol's students. The show featured valet parking (!) was very well attended and many works were sold.
From there to First Fridays Seminole Heights. First stop, Tempus gallery. The show, titled "In The Form of a Painting", was curated by Tempus co-curator Kurt Piazza and featured George Anderton, Edgar Sanchez Cumbas. Bianca Pratorius, Pablo Siebel, Ryann Slauson, and Gwyn Zesch. The show explored the local contemporary potential for the forms that a painting can take (along the lines of object/painting and concptual self-referencing. This gallery and its neighbor, QUAID, are the bastions of academic art in Tampa, mostly USF, at that.
I spoke with Tracy Reller, Jorge R. Gelats and others. Danny Olda popped in. Tracy showed me the soon-to-be-decoratively painted lockers that will become "Sustainer Containers", where for a yearly fee Tempus Patrons can stash their favorite spiritsfor their visits. Tempus will sweetwen the pot by putting in little "art surprises" throughout the year.
On the other side of the wall, at QUAID, was the Ville Mehtonen show, consisting of a series of small drawings of abstract and natural motifs, sometimes both in the same work. These had a lot of negative (blank) space. My wife spoke at length with Ville. Neil Bender, Anthony Record and Emily Miller were there.
Epoxy is one of the most radical galleries in this City. The brainchild of Anne Cox, Vivi Valdez and two others, this is in a cottage behind a house in a residential area. It is also a non-commercial gallery. The principals are art school grads and/or interior designers who are making this possible. It is a labor of love, and a first-class one it is. There is attention to detail, the space is light, fun and humanizing and the shows, quite good. It is a perfect incubator for the arts.
I have been following the work of Yanuary Irasema Navarro for about four years. This show was titled "Conscious Narrative", consisting of smaller drawings and paintings done "observationally", as Yanuary puts it. In person, live before the subject. [Disclosure: I bought two of her works]. These connected to her childhood in another country. There were also 5 or so mixed media pieces on ingenuous swing-like suspended shelves created by the Epoxy crew.. These will soon be used to make animations. They resemble terrariums and were described as such by the artist. Another artist live-painted a mural on the gallery walls.
Angus Shafer is a graphic designer working for the Tribune and TBO site. Unsurprisingly, his work shown at Workspace, my last stop on Friday, is graphic and Text-driven. Beautifully designed and executed, and the viewers loved it, buying up all the large pieces immediately, with only a few smaller ones left by the time I got there.
Saturday, May 2nd, I began at Strands of Sunshine, talking with Chad and Amy Marshall. Stopped briefly at Dysfunctional Grace Art Company, said hi to Liz. Went on to the Crislip Arcade and met with Bill Drugan and Richard Seidel. Ran into Danny Olda leaving the Indie Market. The "Emergence" show was at Fire Station #3 ((FS3). Like most shows comprised of the work of an associated group or club, there was a wide range of quality in the work shown, but most of it was good. Some, like Duncan McClellan's and Sarah Thee Campagna were standouts.
Lastly, I stopped at the Venture Compound for their "Future Sucks" show. The Venture Compound gallery continues to improve the quality of their shows -- without giving up their own edgy way of doing things. The works were varied, all having to do mostly with technological changes, from a collection of schematics and early circuit boards/components, to small beautiful drawings from Bradley Kokay, to flying saucers, R. Giger-like paintings, to a painting of a woman wakening to the fact that she is part cyborg. From Gallery 2, a blue glow emerged. Inside, there were rows of controls with rows of knobs on the surface, and a corresponding row of monitors flashing blue. To the side appeared to be an old Atari and a Commodore 64 computer. Red chairs before them. Several people showed up in costume, including Emmy Lou, Brad Kokay, Rachel Coderre and several guys in lab coats. Part of the show was a green-screen studio wherein people performed having no idea what else shared the screen in the monitor inside the gallery. The blue room had been transformed into the Compound's Command Module Control Room. It smelled like Futures Past. Later on, Jesse Vance performed a concert from that room. I drove back to Tampa.
End.
--- Luis
PS. The Mini-Cooper drove well, handled well in typical front wheel drive fashion, was quiet and cruised at 75mph easily, but it was revvy in town, a little cramped, and the ergonomics, particularly the display and controls did not suit me. It was really pretty in copper and black. If looks could kill...
A quick nap at the hotel, the humble but perfectly located Best Western in Sarasota, then off to see a noise music concert by Bora Yoon, 2013 Queen's Art Fund Recipient, and 2014 TED Fellow, sonic poetess and R. Luke Dubois, Master Digital Composer and visual artist, whose exhibit has been up for over a month at the Ringling. The two are long-time collaborators. It was an exceptional concert. DuBois modulated the visuals and some of the sounds.
Ms. Yoon, who is a professional soprano, sang in an ecstatic mode and used several devices to make music. She employed metronomes, the tubes from wind chimes, cell phones on a turntable, and more to generate lyrical noise music. The combination of her satin-like powerful voice and the noises made via unorthodox means made for a tremendous musical experience.
Afterwards, dinner at the Three Senoritas, a beer and bed.
Friday, May 1, 2014. - Breakfast at Yoder's, then to Selby Gardens for a couple of hours meandering around what used to be a rich person's garden, taking pictures and enjoying the greenery and flowers before heading back to Tampa. Unloaded car, took a brief nap, and went to Beth Kokol's gallery on Bay-to-Bay .
It was opening night for Kokol's "Adult Show" of her older students. Quality and consistency varies widely with student shows. The level of technical quality was very good. Several of the students were doing work that one might see in a commercial gallery in the area. One sign of a good art teacher is that there's zero homogeneity in their students' work, which is the case with Beth Kokol's students. The show featured valet parking (!) was very well attended and many works were sold.
From there to First Fridays Seminole Heights. First stop, Tempus gallery. The show, titled "In The Form of a Painting", was curated by Tempus co-curator Kurt Piazza and featured George Anderton, Edgar Sanchez Cumbas. Bianca Pratorius, Pablo Siebel, Ryann Slauson, and Gwyn Zesch. The show explored the local contemporary potential for the forms that a painting can take (along the lines of object/painting and concptual self-referencing. This gallery and its neighbor, QUAID, are the bastions of academic art in Tampa, mostly USF, at that.
I spoke with Tracy Reller, Jorge R. Gelats and others. Danny Olda popped in. Tracy showed me the soon-to-be-decoratively painted lockers that will become "Sustainer Containers", where for a yearly fee Tempus Patrons can stash their favorite spiritsfor their visits. Tempus will sweetwen the pot by putting in little "art surprises" throughout the year.
On the other side of the wall, at QUAID, was the Ville Mehtonen show, consisting of a series of small drawings of abstract and natural motifs, sometimes both in the same work. These had a lot of negative (blank) space. My wife spoke at length with Ville. Neil Bender, Anthony Record and Emily Miller were there.
Epoxy is one of the most radical galleries in this City. The brainchild of Anne Cox, Vivi Valdez and two others, this is in a cottage behind a house in a residential area. It is also a non-commercial gallery. The principals are art school grads and/or interior designers who are making this possible. It is a labor of love, and a first-class one it is. There is attention to detail, the space is light, fun and humanizing and the shows, quite good. It is a perfect incubator for the arts.
I have been following the work of Yanuary Irasema Navarro for about four years. This show was titled "Conscious Narrative", consisting of smaller drawings and paintings done "observationally", as Yanuary puts it. In person, live before the subject. [Disclosure: I bought two of her works]. These connected to her childhood in another country. There were also 5 or so mixed media pieces on ingenuous swing-like suspended shelves created by the Epoxy crew.. These will soon be used to make animations. They resemble terrariums and were described as such by the artist. Another artist live-painted a mural on the gallery walls.
Angus Shafer is a graphic designer working for the Tribune and TBO site. Unsurprisingly, his work shown at Workspace, my last stop on Friday, is graphic and Text-driven. Beautifully designed and executed, and the viewers loved it, buying up all the large pieces immediately, with only a few smaller ones left by the time I got there.
Saturday, May 2nd, I began at Strands of Sunshine, talking with Chad and Amy Marshall. Stopped briefly at Dysfunctional Grace Art Company, said hi to Liz. Went on to the Crislip Arcade and met with Bill Drugan and Richard Seidel. Ran into Danny Olda leaving the Indie Market. The "Emergence" show was at Fire Station #3 ((FS3). Like most shows comprised of the work of an associated group or club, there was a wide range of quality in the work shown, but most of it was good. Some, like Duncan McClellan's and Sarah Thee Campagna were standouts.
Lastly, I stopped at the Venture Compound for their "Future Sucks" show. The Venture Compound gallery continues to improve the quality of their shows -- without giving up their own edgy way of doing things. The works were varied, all having to do mostly with technological changes, from a collection of schematics and early circuit boards/components, to small beautiful drawings from Bradley Kokay, to flying saucers, R. Giger-like paintings, to a painting of a woman wakening to the fact that she is part cyborg. From Gallery 2, a blue glow emerged. Inside, there were rows of controls with rows of knobs on the surface, and a corresponding row of monitors flashing blue. To the side appeared to be an old Atari and a Commodore 64 computer. Red chairs before them. Several people showed up in costume, including Emmy Lou, Brad Kokay, Rachel Coderre and several guys in lab coats. Part of the show was a green-screen studio wherein people performed having no idea what else shared the screen in the monitor inside the gallery. The blue room had been transformed into the Compound's Command Module Control Room. It smelled like Futures Past. Later on, Jesse Vance performed a concert from that room. I drove back to Tampa.
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--- Luis
PS. The Mini-Cooper drove well, handled well in typical front wheel drive fashion, was quiet and cruised at 75mph easily, but it was revvy in town, a little cramped, and the ergonomics, particularly the display and controls did not suit me. It was really pretty in copper and black. If looks could kill...
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Birth of a Gallery! Galerie 909 Opens.
A new gallery opened on April 17th at 909 22nd St. South, three blocks from the entrance to Soft Water Studios, in a shopping area called the Deuces (for 22nd).
Galerie 909 comes to us via Carla Bristol. Here are a few photographs from opening night. I did a larger photo-essay on FB (go on my page: Luis Gottardi). The featured artist was William Kwamen-Poh.
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| On the upper right, Sharon Norwood's version of Girl with a Pearl Earring. |
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| Artist Sharon Norwood. |
Welcome to the Arts Community, Galerie 909!
--- Luis
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
This Ida week, April 29th, May 4th
Wednesday, April 30th
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Engage St. Pete presents an opportunity for young, up and coming professionals of St. Petersburg to connect with community leaders in an intimate, casual setting. Let's keep St. Pete’s flourishing reputation sparked by allowing the next generation of innovators to gain rewarding insights through interactive, educational sessions.
The St. Petersburg Mayor will kick off the night as our Keynote Speaker. From there, attendees will have the opportunity to attend two break out sessions focusing on moving our city forward with topics ranging from Transportation, to the Waterfront, Arts and more.
Young professional groups will also have a chance to introduce themselves to an audience of influential figures.
Proceeds of the event will go to the Sunset Rotary Club’s and SPYP's volunteer work in the community. Brought to you by ASI.
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"Easel on Down the Road," in conjunction with American Stage's production of The Wiz at Demen's Landing features a 6:30 p.m. reception showcasing "The Wiz" inspired artwork of seven Artlink teams. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction of the artwork in our VIP tent, enjoy complimentary refreshments and a cash bar. The Wiz performance begins at 8 p.m. Also going on from April 4-28 is a special Instagram promotion. Details and how to purchase tickets at http://
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Thursday, Mayday, 1st
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Friday, 5-9 PM
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EPOXY presents Narrative Conscious a gateway to a world of figures surrounded by fantastical depictions of memories and desires. The spectator will become an ephemeral verb as they manifest within this caricature dimension. Showcasing works by Yanuary Navarro and an installation by Jujmo. Both artists illustrate various narratives that translate brief moments in time with vivid color and illusive cartoon depictions to transform the EPOXY space into an imaginary environment. Join us on Friday, May 2nd between 6 to 10 PM for their opening.
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Saturday, May 3rd
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Don't miss 'EMERGENCE' opening reception Saturday, 5/3/14 at Station Number Three beginning at 5pm!!!!
Featuring more than 30 area artists working in all media. Juried by Neverne Covington.
This show is sponsored by The Warehouse Arts District Association, Duncan McClellan Gallery, 3 Daughters Brewery and The Burg Bar and Grill. Special thanks to Grand Central Stained Glass and Art Pool.
There will be a closing reception on 5/10/14 for the Second Saturday ArtWalk at 5pm.
COME AND EXPERIENCE THE EMERGING ART SCENE OF ST. PETE!
This just in! The participating artists for THIS Saturday's Emergence Art Opening are as follows:
• Ashley Gilbert
• Brenda Knoll Budd
• Caroline Karp Babis
• Carolynn DelMonte
• Carrie Jadus
• Claudia Larrain
• Daniel Centesimo
• Dianne F. Caton
• Eli Cecil
• Emily Miller
• George Retkes
• Janice Ritter Kadushin
• Jerry Cahill
• Jim Corp
• Jim Woodfield
• Judy Boyd
• Julia Heinke
• Kim McDaniel
• Leslie Belcher-Huston
• Lina Teixeira
• Nancy Smrekar
• Paul Glass
• Richard Clark
• Sara McClarnon
• Sarah Thee Campagna
• Sue Woodall
• Teresa Sullivan
• Wayne Davis
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Give your robot butler the night off and come to "The Future Sucks" at The Venture Compound. There is plenty of parking for hovercars and gyrocycles. Don't feel like getting all "corporeal"? Holograms get in for free. Dress up in your fanciest space attire and get 2 free soilent punch drink tickets.
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Nayvadius Cash, better known by his stage name Future is an American hip hop recording artist from the Kirkwood neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. This art show is about how he sucks.
8pm - $5
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Engage St. Pete presents an opportunity for young, up and coming professionals of St. Petersburg to connect with community leaders in an intimate, casual setting. Let's keep St. Pete’s flourishing reputation sparked by allowing the next generation of innovators to gain rewarding insights through interactive, educational sessions.
The St. Petersburg Mayor will kick off the night as our Keynote Speaker. From there, attendees will have the opportunity to attend two break out sessions focusing on moving our city forward with topics ranging from Transportation, to the Waterfront, Arts and more.
Young professional groups will also have a chance to introduce themselves to an audience of influential figures.
Proceeds of the event will go to the Sunset Rotary Club’s and SPYP's volunteer work in the community. Brought to you by ASI.
Show Map
One Progress Plaza
200 Central Avenue, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701
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"Easel on Down the Road," in conjunction with American Stage's production of The Wiz at Demen's Landing features a 6:30 p.m. reception showcasing "The Wiz" inspired artwork of seven Artlink teams. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction of the artwork in our VIP tent, enjoy complimentary refreshments and a cash bar. The Wiz performance begins at 8 p.m. Also going on from April 4-28 is a special Instagram promotion. Details and how to purchase tickets at http://
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Thursday, Mayday, 1st
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Thursday May 1st
The Palladium
253 5th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33701
12PM-9PM Check in, films and opening night film
Opening Night Party, Red Carpet and Film Confessions of a Womanizer with Q&A
7-9PM
NOVA 535
535 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North St Petersburg, FL 33701
9PM-1AM
Friday May 2nd
Museum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Dr NE, St Petersburg, FL 33701
10AM-5PM Films
Studio 620
620 1st Ave. South St Petersburg, FL 33701
10AM-6PM Films
American Stage
163 3rd St N, St Petersburg, FL 33701
10AM-9PM Films & Workshops
Sunscreen Happy Hour
Mandarin Hide (the quintessential cocktail haunt and mixology lodge)
231 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33701
3-5PM, 1 Free Drink with VIP, Day or Filmmaker Badge
Filmmakers Party
Courtyard Marriott 9PM-12AM
300 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Saturday May 3rd
Studio 620
620 1st Ave. South St Petersburg, FL 33701
10AM-6PM Films
Dali Museum
1 Dali Blvd
St Petersburg, FL 33701
10AM-6PM Films
American Stage
163 3rd St N, St Petersburg, FL 33701
10AM-9PM Films & Workshops
7:30PM Award’s Ceremony
Award’s Party
400 Beach Seafood & Taphouse
400 Beach Dr NE, St Petersburg, FL 33701
8PM-11:30PM
After Party & Killer Karaoke
The Amsterdam
1049 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL 33701
11:30PM-3AM
Sunday May 4th
Studio 620
620 1st Ave. South St Petersburg, FL 33701
11AM-6PM Films
American Stage
163 3rd St N, St Petersburg, FL 33701
11AM-6PM Films & Workshops
http://
The Palladium
253 5th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33701
12PM-9PM Check in, films and opening night film
Opening Night Party, Red Carpet and Film Confessions of a Womanizer with Q&A
7-9PM
NOVA 535
535 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North St Petersburg, FL 33701
9PM-1AM
Friday May 2nd
Museum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Dr NE, St Petersburg, FL 33701
10AM-5PM Films
Studio 620
620 1st Ave. South St Petersburg, FL 33701
10AM-6PM Films
American Stage
163 3rd St N, St Petersburg, FL 33701
10AM-9PM Films & Workshops
Sunscreen Happy Hour
Mandarin Hide (the quintessential cocktail haunt and mixology lodge)
231 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33701
3-5PM, 1 Free Drink with VIP, Day or Filmmaker Badge
Filmmakers Party
Courtyard Marriott 9PM-12AM
300 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Saturday May 3rd
Studio 620
620 1st Ave. South St Petersburg, FL 33701
10AM-6PM Films
Dali Museum
1 Dali Blvd
St Petersburg, FL 33701
10AM-6PM Films
American Stage
163 3rd St N, St Petersburg, FL 33701
10AM-9PM Films & Workshops
7:30PM Award’s Ceremony
Award’s Party
400 Beach Seafood & Taphouse
400 Beach Dr NE, St Petersburg, FL 33701
8PM-11:30PM
After Party & Killer Karaoke
The Amsterdam
1049 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL 33701
11:30PM-3AM
Sunday May 4th
Studio 620
620 1st Ave. South St Petersburg, FL 33701
11AM-6PM Films
American Stage
163 3rd St N, St Petersburg, FL 33701
11AM-6PM Films & Workshops
http://
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Friday, May 2nd
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Join us for this year's "Art on The Bay" Opening
Reception, showcasing the new works of 20 emerging artists from the
adult art classes of Beth Kokol. More than 70 original pieces will be on
display including oils, acrylics and mixed media, as well as some of
Beth's new works. A great opportunity to view and purchase reasonably priced, original art.
Meet the artists.
Enjoy a glass of wine or beer, and light refreshments.
Complimentary Valet Parking.
Additional Gallery Hours:
Saturday/Sunday, May 3 & 4, 10-5pm
For more information email Bethkokol@gmail.com
or visit www.BethKokolArts.com.
Meet the artists.
Enjoy a glass of wine or beer, and light refreshments.
Complimentary Valet Parking.
Additional Gallery Hours:
Saturday/Sunday, May 3 & 4, 10-5pm
For more information email Bethkokol@gmail.com
or visit www.BethKokolArts.com.
Friday, 5-9 PM
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EPOXY presents Narrative Conscious a gateway to a world of figures surrounded by fantastical depictions of memories and desires. The spectator will become an ephemeral verb as they manifest within this caricature dimension. Showcasing works by Yanuary Navarro and an installation by Jujmo. Both artists illustrate various narratives that translate brief moments in time with vivid color and illusive cartoon depictions to transform the EPOXY space into an imaginary environment. Join us on Friday, May 2nd between 6 to 10 PM for their opening.
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Saturday, May 3rd
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Don't miss 'EMERGENCE' opening reception Saturday, 5/3/14 at Station Number Three beginning at 5pm!!!!
Featuring more than 30 area artists working in all media. Juried by Neverne Covington.
This show is sponsored by The Warehouse Arts District Association, Duncan McClellan Gallery, 3 Daughters Brewery and The Burg Bar and Grill. Special thanks to Grand Central Stained Glass and Art Pool.
There will be a closing reception on 5/10/14 for the Second Saturday ArtWalk at 5pm.
COME AND EXPERIENCE THE EMERGING ART SCENE OF ST. PETE!
This just in! The participating artists for THIS Saturday's Emergence Art Opening are as follows:
• Ashley Gilbert
• Brenda Knoll Budd
• Caroline Karp Babis
• Carolynn DelMonte
• Carrie Jadus
• Claudia Larrain
• Daniel Centesimo
• Dianne F. Caton
• Eli Cecil
• Emily Miller
• George Retkes
• Janice Ritter Kadushin
• Jerry Cahill
• Jim Corp
• Jim Woodfield
• Judy Boyd
• Julia Heinke
• Kim McDaniel
• Leslie Belcher-Huston
• Lina Teixeira
• Nancy Smrekar
• Paul Glass
• Richard Clark
• Sara McClarnon
• Sarah Thee Campagna
• Sue Woodall
• Teresa Sullivan
• Wayne Davis
If you are on of these artists & have not received your email yet,
please call Nylma Card at 727-871-3865 for drop off instructions.
Otherwise, please invite your friends to the show and spread the word!
This is going to be an amazing art show!
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Give your robot butler the night off and come to "The Future Sucks" at The Venture Compound. There is plenty of parking for hovercars and gyrocycles. Don't feel like getting all "corporeal"? Holograms get in for free. Dress up in your fanciest space attire and get 2 free soilent punch drink tickets.
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Come
enjoy the jazz/soul/chill out fusion of vocalist/songwriter Nikki Shau
with keyboardist Eliezer Seymore and bassist Sam Martinez! Nikki will
be performing originals and standards at St. Pete's quintessential Three
Bird's Tavern.
Three Birds Tavern is about enjoying the company of family, friends and neighbors in a tropical setting that provides the comfortable surroundings that are a trademark of the Florida experience. Come enjoy the combination of music, perfect ambiance, the best drinks, and luscious food!
"Tampa Bay native Nikki Shau has been making her way in the Los Angeles and London music scenes, performing with the likes of Chaka Khan and Charlie Wilson... she has a diverse range, performing songs in genres ranging from jazz and blues to R&B and dance." Tampa Bay Times
Three Birds Tavern is about enjoying the company of family, friends and neighbors in a tropical setting that provides the comfortable surroundings that are a trademark of the Florida experience. Come enjoy the combination of music, perfect ambiance, the best drinks, and luscious food!
"Tampa Bay native Nikki Shau has been making her way in the Los Angeles and London music scenes, performing with the likes of Chaka Khan and Charlie Wilson... she has a diverse range, performing songs in genres ranging from jazz and blues to R&B and dance." Tampa Bay Times
POSTS
Nayvadius Cash, better known by his stage name Future is an American hip hop recording artist from the Kirkwood neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. This art show is about how he sucks.
8pm - $5
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Friday, April 25, 2014
This Oculus weekend, April 25-27
Friday, April 25th
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This Friday, Vance Gilbert will be in concert at 7pm! Vance brings his unlikely union of humor, catchy pop-friendly melodies, keenly crafted lyrics, supple guitar, and warm tenor voice to the intimate Craftsman House Gallery listening room. Tickets are just $20. Seating is limited, call (727) 323-2787 for tix!
www.vancegilbert.com
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Saturday, April 26th
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Please stop by Susan Gott studio on Saturday, April 26th from 10am to 5pm to join in a day for celebrating women. There's no Admission, all ages are welcome and refreshments will be served.
We'll have glass blowing demonstrations throughout the day too!
You can also "Make Your Own for Mother's Day" and try your hand at glass blowing. Make a Glass Flower, Ornament, or Paperweight gift for only $50.
Advanced reservations suggested, small groups welcome! Call Susan 813 267 1762
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Crafty Fest Market our buy local, handmade & vintage fabulous monthly event! It is a fav with the locals and always a great time. All ages welcome & free to the pubic event. Our markets are a ton of fun and feature the best artisans in Tampa Bay including lots of ETSY folks too. Come enjoy the Fest and make a day out of your ARTpool adventure by eating with us at our cafe, shopping with vendors and checking out our funky shop & gallery too!
Sellers can reserve their booth at www.artpoolgallery.com
The Fests for this season will be hosted at:
ARTpool Gallery located at 2030 Central Avenue, St Petersburg FL 33712
March 22 & 23 11am-5pm both days
April 26 & 27 11am-5pm both days
May 24 & 25 11am-5pm both days
June 28 & 29 11am-5pm both days
Reserve your booth at www.artpoolgallery.com sign up for 1 or if you're feeling extra awesome and crafty this year take advantage of our first ever bundle deal, buy 4 get 2 free. Making it come out to less than $14 a day!
Set up for vendors is 10am-11am with the event running from 11am-5pm and break down from 5pm-6pm. If you are a two day vendor you are welcome to leave your tent & set up over night. Tents are not required but are suggested. Spaces are non-transferable, one space per vendor, no sharing, no refunds no cancellations, weather is out of our control and markets are rain or shine. Get ready for an awesome year of market fun with the ARTpool gang. See you soon St Pete!
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At Feathered Serpent...
Artist Camargo Vilardy shares the step by step process of creating his elegant and powerful bronze sculptures in a visual presentation. Camargo Vilardy is a native of Colombia and is known for his work in sculpture as well as his drawings and oil paintings.
4-5:30 at 1018 Central Avenue.
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5-8 PM at 909 22nd st S.
Charles Axt was born in New York and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Ceramic Design from Alfred University in 1957 and his Masters Degree in Art Education from Kean College in Union New Jersey; painting large color field abstract paintings. He has shown extensively in the Caribbean, in particular Mr. Axt's works have been featured in the Virgin Islands and Pureto Rico He has also had works on display in Europe and Africa. Mr. Axt is now retired in Saint Petersburg, FL and a full time Artist. Come have a rare glimpse of this collection all reasonably priced one of a kind pieces.
http://soundcloud.com/
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Saturday April 26th. Celebrate John Taormina's Birthday at the Oleson Gallery with a raffle giveaway solo show set inside Eva Avenue's Gold Room installation.
Win and take your painting, or paintings, right off the walls!
Musical performances by RedFeather, Archaic Interest & The Plush Monsters. Doors open at 7pm with a DJ to greet you and of course, cake.
$10 entry at the door gets you one free raffle ticket.
Multiple numbers to be drawn every hour until the walls are bare!
Want more chances to win?
Additional tickets available throughout the month of April at The Oleson Gallery.
Winners who are not present at the time of the drawings will be contacted after the show to come in and pick out their piece. See you all then!
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This Friday, Vance Gilbert will be in concert at 7pm! Vance brings his unlikely union of humor, catchy pop-friendly melodies, keenly crafted lyrics, supple guitar, and warm tenor voice to the intimate Craftsman House Gallery listening room. Tickets are just $20. Seating is limited, call (727) 323-2787 for tix!
www.vancegilbert.com
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Saturday, April 26th
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Please stop by Susan Gott studio on Saturday, April 26th from 10am to 5pm to join in a day for celebrating women. There's no Admission, all ages are welcome and refreshments will be served.
We'll have glass blowing demonstrations throughout the day too!
You can also "Make Your Own for Mother's Day" and try your hand at glass blowing. Make a Glass Flower, Ornament, or Paperweight gift for only $50.
Advanced reservations suggested, small groups welcome! Call Susan 813 267 1762
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Crafty Fest Market our buy local, handmade & vintage fabulous monthly event! It is a fav with the locals and always a great time. All ages welcome & free to the pubic event. Our markets are a ton of fun and feature the best artisans in Tampa Bay including lots of ETSY folks too. Come enjoy the Fest and make a day out of your ARTpool adventure by eating with us at our cafe, shopping with vendors and checking out our funky shop & gallery too!
Sellers can reserve their booth at www.artpoolgallery.com
The Fests for this season will be hosted at:
ARTpool Gallery located at 2030 Central Avenue, St Petersburg FL 33712
March 22 & 23 11am-5pm both days
April 26 & 27 11am-5pm both days
May 24 & 25 11am-5pm both days
June 28 & 29 11am-5pm both days
Reserve your booth at www.artpoolgallery.com sign up for 1 or if you're feeling extra awesome and crafty this year take advantage of our first ever bundle deal, buy 4 get 2 free. Making it come out to less than $14 a day!
Set up for vendors is 10am-11am with the event running from 11am-5pm and break down from 5pm-6pm. If you are a two day vendor you are welcome to leave your tent & set up over night. Tents are not required but are suggested. Spaces are non-transferable, one space per vendor, no sharing, no refunds no cancellations, weather is out of our control and markets are rain or shine. Get ready for an awesome year of market fun with the ARTpool gang. See you soon St Pete!
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At Feathered Serpent...
Artist Camargo Vilardy shares the step by step process of creating his elegant and powerful bronze sculptures in a visual presentation. Camargo Vilardy is a native of Colombia and is known for his work in sculpture as well as his drawings and oil paintings.
4-5:30 at 1018 Central Avenue.
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5-8 PM at 909 22nd st S.
Charles Axt was born in New York and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Ceramic Design from Alfred University in 1957 and his Masters Degree in Art Education from Kean College in Union New Jersey; painting large color field abstract paintings. He has shown extensively in the Caribbean, in particular Mr. Axt's works have been featured in the Virgin Islands and Pureto Rico He has also had works on display in Europe and Africa. Mr. Axt is now retired in Saint Petersburg, FL and a full time Artist. Come have a rare glimpse of this collection all reasonably priced one of a kind pieces.
http://soundcloud.com/
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Saturday April 26th. Celebrate John Taormina's Birthday at the Oleson Gallery with a raffle giveaway solo show set inside Eva Avenue's Gold Room installation.
Win and take your painting, or paintings, right off the walls!
Musical performances by RedFeather, Archaic Interest & The Plush Monsters. Doors open at 7pm with a DJ to greet you and of course, cake.
$10 entry at the door gets you one free raffle ticket.
Multiple numbers to be drawn every hour until the walls are bare!
Want more chances to win?
Additional tickets available throughout the month of April at The Oleson Gallery.
Winners who are not present at the time of the drawings will be contacted after the show to come in and pick out their piece. See you all then!
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Outdoor Murals in St. Petersburg Florida (April 2014 update)
Outdoor Muraals of Saint Petersburg, Florida. (April 2014 update).
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1.- 400 blk of Central Avenue (south side) Six planters have varying bicycle riders of different species on them. By Sebastian Coolidge, 2013.
2.- 500 blk of Central Avenue in the North alley, Sebastian Coolidge.
3.- 500 blk of 1st Ave N. on the new St. Pete Brewing Company (not open yet) Mural incluiding a Banyan treeand the historical Benoist Airboat. Derek Donnelly, November 2013.
4.- 620 1st Ave. South, East Wall or Studio 620. A split mural, top wedge by Stephen Palladino, bottom wedge by Hunter Payne.
5.- *New* 648 Central Ave, East wall of Foolish Pride Tattoos, Mural by Bask, 2014. Smaller mural by Bask on dumpster enclosure on same property.
6.- "Mural Alley", North alley of 600 block of Central Ave. Starting at the East, (6th st), a community commemorative memorial for William "Woo" Correira, a 600 blk artist that died suddenly in December 2012. Just behind that, on a small block building, a piece by Dan Lasata. A flower and bird mural by Christian Thomas is just beyond that (recently buffed over). *New* A "collaboration" (really two separate murals) by Bask ans Pale Horse, 2014. Frida Kahlo portrait by Jennifer Kosharek, 2013. *New* Behind #627 was a face by Justin Wagher (later a rat, currently buffed). By the back entrance of the Crislip Arcade, is a kidstyle mural by Jennifer Kosharek (her first), 2013. On a small covered windowby the iron gate is "Only a Paper Moon, by Rebekah Eugenia Lazaridis. Near door #649, another colorful mural by Jennifer Kosharek, 2013. The animated space mural is by Jared Hernandez. *New* At #653 behind Blue Lucy is "Twiggy", by BL owner Chad Mize, 2014. Behind State Theater, large mural by Pale Horse and Tes One, produced by Vitale Brothers, 2013.
7.- At 1st Avenue North and 7th St. there is a mural by Dollah and Tes One.
8.- Across 1st Ave N. at the Adiva Boutique, is a stylish black and white mural by Rasta Geary Taylor.
9.- *New* On the East wall of the Fork and Cork Cafe, Morean Art Center, there is a text mural: "You Are My Sunshine", that fits perfectly with St Pete's history. By J&S signs.
10 *New* 685 Central Avenue Mural by Jared Hernandez (already buffed).
11,- Central Avenue and 8th ST, West side of Morean Art Center, Mural by Acud Akut, 2014.
[This ends the bike/walking tour]
12.- At Freshly Squeezed (an urban clothing store) at 900 First Avenue N, a mural by Sebastian Coolidge.
13.- West side of The Bends bar, full-length wall mural by Sebastian Coolidge, 2012.
14.- *New* 1100 block of Central Ave. West of RIcky P's Bistro is a small, 2 story building with no address on it. A narrative mural by Sebastian Coolidge starts on the N side (Baum Ave} and continues onto the West side through to the S.. Side. By Sebastian Coolidge 2014.
15.- Central Ave and 13th St. S. On the West wall of of the Gas Plant Arcade, 1246 Central Ave, are portraits of adopted dogs done by the non profit "Murals for Mutts". Started 2012.
16.- On 17th St N. Just North of of 1st Aveat the rear of One of One Customs, a mural on a garage visible from 17th St. by Rasta Gary Taylor and Jared Hernandez. Continue North one more block to see the next mural...
17.- Tropical Breeze Apartments 17th St and 2nd Ave. N. On the West wall is a lush, earthtone mural of a woman with strands of hair that turn into branches. Mural by Jared Hernandez (Thirst), an excellent example of matching a mural to a residential area.
18.- Central Ave. and 17th St, S. On the S. side of Central Ave., there is a wall-length mural of an outdoor baseball game. By Oliver Farrell of Dunham NY 2012.
19.- *New* At 22nd St S, and 3rd Ave S is a block long marine mural by Vitale Brothers 2014.
20.- Fifth Ave S. and 24th St. Head South for two blocks and on the left, at the corner of Emerson Avenue there is a large wall with Murals by Acud Akut and Center One. Now take Terminal Drive S. heading West, which becomes Fairfield Ave.
21.- 2621 Fairfield Avenue, several murals on the walls of a small building that is one of Saint Pete's Hotspots for Music and Visual Art: The Venture Compound. From 2012 to 2013.
22.- 600 27th St. South On the East Side of Zen Glass Studios, there are murals by Tes One and Bask. 2012.
23.- 804 34th St. N. (US 19) east side of street. On the South Wall of Locksmith Security Lock and Key is a colorful mural titled "Historic Kenwood" by Curtis Sneary of St Petersburg, showing bungalow houses and other buildings of the historic Kenwood neighborhood.
24.- *New* At AA Glass Service, 2920 MLK St. N., North side, in the alley (not visible from MLK) Go in the alley behind the Sunset Grill. It is a colorful mural with a collage of figures from palm trees to a UFO. By Christian Thomas, March 2014.
The above list represents 37 murals.
This is from Art Taco correspondent and friend Malcom Johnson, from his booklet of the same title.
--- Malcom Johnson
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
The Color of the Wind: Carol Dameron's "Barcelona" at the Morean Art Center.
Carol Dameron's paintings and drawings are in the first gallery at the Morean. Most are set in what looks like Dutch landscapes, complete with luminous skies, canals and windmills. There are figures in many of them, often interacting. These are not literal representations.
Carol's educational path began at the Sophie Newcomb College at Tulane University. From there to the Louvre and the Centre Americain in Paris, the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Dijon and the Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam. This was followed by four years of painting afield in Portugal.
In the above diptych, "The End of Indifference", there is a house on the left, the violinist, dressed in a red robe, at his feet a blue dog rejoicing to the music (?). In the right hand frame, two girls dance, one dressed in blue, with her hair down, the other in yellow, hair in a bun. Note they are mirrored by a spectral version of themselves in the background, to the left. Are they dancing on the water? They look away from us. There are formal resonances throughout this diptych. Look just to the right of the foreground dancers. There is an "axis" with two forms, one on each side. In the background, the small and lager island. Here the figures interact.
The paintings reflect her range of experience and fluency in European Classical techniques. The show is titled "Barcelona", from time spent there. The landscapes and figures are allegorical, which Carol described to me as "a story within a story". They are from her Second Allegory Series.
I detected a lot of dualisms in the work exhibited. They are not isolated points of reference, nor just possible paths. but more like magnetic poles creating a tensioned field within the frame. The wind is present, and rendered visible in one way or another. It seems like a suggestion of the passage of time or the data stream.
In Sing Upward, we see the familiar Dutch landscape and water. On the left is the violinist, who appears in several other paintings, but here he is a wraith. We can see through his body. The foreground has a field-reversal quality to it. Most of the figures are frozen in an individual terror, mouths agape, staring at the sky. Note the figures are out of normal perspective/scale. Those in the foreground are smaller in relation to the two in the center (save for the violinist). In the upper left, the drone flies into the picture. {Close-up below}.
The drone is also ghostly, spectral, crystalline, similar to a UFO.. On the ground, the people are terrorized, but they do not huddle together, let alone embrace. They suffer alone. Look along the horizon, and two trees are obviously windblown, as if by the weight of history and mortality.
Do not be concerned with "getting the story". The artist's paintings and drawings give any viewers a core, and attractant around which they can spin stories of their own. Barcelona is an unusual show. We do not see many allegorical paintings these days, these are unusually good and technically superb.
--- Luis
At the Morean Art Center.
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| Carol Dameron, "I Have Come Often to this Forest." |
Carol's educational path began at the Sophie Newcomb College at Tulane University. From there to the Louvre and the Centre Americain in Paris, the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Dijon and the Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam. This was followed by four years of painting afield in Portugal.
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| Carol Dameron, "The End of Indifference" |
The paintings reflect her range of experience and fluency in European Classical techniques. The show is titled "Barcelona", from time spent there. The landscapes and figures are allegorical, which Carol described to me as "a story within a story". They are from her Second Allegory Series.
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| Carol Dameron, "Amsterdam" |
I detected a lot of dualisms in the work exhibited. They are not isolated points of reference, nor just possible paths. but more like magnetic poles creating a tensioned field within the frame. The wind is present, and rendered visible in one way or another. It seems like a suggestion of the passage of time or the data stream.
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| Carol Dameron, "Sing Upward: Drone Strike Sing-Along" |
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| Close-up, the drone. |
The drone is also ghostly, spectral, crystalline, similar to a UFO.. On the ground, the people are terrorized, but they do not huddle together, let alone embrace. They suffer alone. Look along the horizon, and two trees are obviously windblown, as if by the weight of history and mortality.
Do not be concerned with "getting the story". The artist's paintings and drawings give any viewers a core, and attractant around which they can spin stories of their own. Barcelona is an unusual show. We do not see many allegorical paintings these days, these are unusually good and technically superb.
--- Luis
At the Morean Art Center.
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