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CBAA awards 2009 Youth Scholarship

Central Brevard Art Association has selected graduating Viera High School student Mary Angelie Villacampa to receive their 2009 Youth Scholarship Award.

Angelie was chosen to receive the $500 award based on her tremendous artistic talent as well as her scholastic achievement and desire to pursue a degree in the art-related field of interior design. The award will be presented at CBAA's June general meeting on Saturday the 6th at El Charro restaurant. She will also receive a $25 gift certificate to Art Supply of Melbourne donated by Ralph Sanders, as well as a one year free membership at CBAA.

Take Out - Marcelo Novo

by Marcelo Novo

Today's innovative Take Out exhibit piece is from Marcelo Novo. You can learn more about him at www.artmajeur.com/novo.

Be sure to take time to see this exhibit in person at the Brevard Art Museum on Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District of Melbourne.

Take Out - Vilma Rohena

by Vilma Rohena

Another great entry in the Take Out exhibit at the Brevard Art Museum. This one is from Vilma Rohena. You can see more of her work at www.photoartbyvilma.com. She's also on twitter at www.twitter.com/Vilma_R.

Stop by the Brevard Art Musuem on Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District in Melbourne to see the exhbit in person.

Jerry Lanham Workshop -- Discount extended

The early sign up discount for the Jerry Lanham workshop at the Brevard Museum Studios School has been extended to May 22. Sign up now for best rate. This workshop will be fast paced and even the most beginning student will create a beautiful painting to frame. Jerry will give each student the painting surface material with a line drawing already done and a photo to work from in day one. Day two the student can create their own work or paint on another of Jerry's creations. Basic acrylic supplies are needed. Jerry will supply all extra additives to the paint for you to experiment with.

Click here to see the full details on the workshop and how to register: JerryLanham_Workshop.pdf

Take Out - Jo-Ann Jensen

Low Hazard by Jo-Ann Jensen

Today's entry in the Take Out exhibit at the Brevard Museum of Art is "low hazard" by Jo-Ann Jensen. She took inspiration from the Jetty Park life guard station. She passes it everyday on her beach walk.

You can see more of Jo-Ann's work at http://www.jo-annjensen.com/. She is well known for her silk paintings.

Be sure to stop by the Brevard Museum of Art on Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District of Melbourne to see the Take Out exhibit. You won't want to miss seeing it in person.

Mosaic Workshop with Yavor Gonev

Yavor Gonev working at the Horse Creek Pottery

Yavor Gonev, a well-known Bulgarian ceramic artist is conducting a mosiac workshop on May 23, 2009 from 10am to 2pm. There are a few openings left, so be sure to contact Yavor at 773-574-4915 to sign up.

The workshop will be held at the Horse Creek Pottery at 6390 Anderson Way in Melbourne, Florida 32940. The Horse Creek Pottery is located about a mile north of the Pineda Causeway off U.S. 1. The phone number for the pottery is 321-242-2162.

Take Out - Suzanne Peiffer

The Crumby Caterer by Suzanne Peiffer

The Brevard Art Museum has a wonderful exhibit of Take Out containers that demonstrates the creativity of the artists. Be sure to stop by the Brevard Art Museum on Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District of Melbourne to see the complete exhibit.

Today's submission is from Suzanne Peiffer. It is titled, The Crumby Caterer.

See more of Suzanne's work at www.portraitdimensions.com. Thanks for sending it Suzanne. What fun....

As promised in yesterday's posting, I am posting Take Out entries sent to me. I'll post one per day until I run out of them. So, send them to me at Lou@LouBelcher.com

Black & White Tulipa Series Inspires Watercolour Paintings!

Carol L. Taylor is exhibiting a new watercolour painting and the charcoal drawing of the red and white Parrot Tulip that inspired it at the allaprima styling group, 1540 Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District, Melbourne, Florida, May 16th through June 30, 2009.

Tulipa II, one of six (6) charcoal pencil drawings that comprise The Tulipa Series, and Spring Dance (after Tulipa II), a watercolour painting, are being shown.

To view Ms. Taylor’s artwork at allaprima styling group, please contact local artist Karen Lewis, at (321) 255-5300.

Additional new watercolour paintings inspired by drawings in The Tulipa Series can be viewed at Carol Taylor’s Studio in the Melbourne Arcade Building, 909 E. New Haven Avenue, Historic Downtown Melbourne by calling 514.4368 for an appointment.

Carol also announces that her article on Caran d'Ache Neocolor II watercolor crayons was published at Empty Easel. You'll find it at http://EmptyEasel.com/?s=carol+taylor

For further information, please contact Carol L. Taylor via e-mail at caroltaylorblackandwhite@yahoo.com

Website: www.caroltaylorblackandwhite.com

Brevard Art News - May 16, 2009

Note to readers... We're not quite there yet. The new Brevard Art News will probably be up next weekend. Thanks for your patience during this transition.

One of the changes is that each item will be posted individually when it arrives. This will make it possible to put up posts during the week and eliminate the need for the long stream of news.
The categories will be (see below for how it works for this issue):

• (1) events (including last call, events, news from artists, galleries, call for artists, etc);


• (2) classes (classes, news from art organizations, demonstrations);


• (3) articles (including Artist Profiles and other articles on topics of interest to readers).

In essence, you'll be able to click on one of three buttons at the top of the page and go to Events or Classes or Articles... More about all this later when the new site goes up....

Brevard Art News is a free service for artists and art lovers. Your news is welcome. If you have information about an upcoming exhibit, event, service, opportunity, or presentation feel free to let me know about it by emailing me at Lou@LouBelcher.com. Have a great week.... In this issue:

Events

• Dianne Marcum to Speak at Strawbridge Art League
• Brevard Art Museum Take Out Exhibit
• CBAA and Brevard Art Educators Exhibit
• Faces of Brevard Exhibit
• Pine Needle Basket Class
• Call for Artists Cocoa Village
• Art Expressions
• Classes with Bobbi Q Brown
• Art School Teaching Space for Rent
• Jerry Lanham Workshop
• Announcement
• Cross the Atlantic
• Exhibit News
• Art Gallery and Studio
• Cuba Gallery
• Reminder Call for Artists
• Call for Artists 5/10 09
  

Classes

• Watercolor and Drawing Class
• Studio Times and Classes


• Opportunities, Organizations and Services

Articles

Brevard Art News is now using Twitter.com

(As of this morning, 5/10 09, Brevard Art News had 197 followers and it's growing every day)

Follow Brevard Art News on Twitter. If you're on Twitter, too, just go to www.twitter.com/BrevardArtNews, sign in and click the follow button. You'll be able to follow the latest art notices and tips on interesting events happening around the state and country. Also, I'm using it to send people to your websites and events from time to time.

If you aren't on Twitter and you aren't even sure what it is, here's a quick rundown. Twitter is a social media network. It's free and nothing terrible will happen to you if you join.

In order to join, you only need to type in a name and password (you make up both). Once you sign up and click the follow button under the Brevard Art News icon (a version of a sunflower, of course), you'll begin receiving short announcements on your Twitter page when Brevard Art News sends them out. It could be an announcement of an event in the area or an opportunity for artists.

In addition, I'm following some of the best museums around the world. You can get to their Twitter pages from the BrevardArtNews page.

So, go to www.twitter.com/BrevardArtNews and enjoy the tweets.

Dianne Marcum to Speak at Strawbridge Art League

Dianne Marcum will be speaking at the Strawbridge Art League meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 7pm at the Henegar Center for the Arts (625 E. New Haven Ave.; Melbourne Florida). The meeting is open to all who are interested. Here's an overview of her talk.

When Your Hobby Becomes a Business
Many artists and writers have energy and passion for their craft but not much interest in ‘the numbers’. If you plan to make money through your creative endeavors, this presentation offers practical and accurate advice to help you succeed. Learn about setting goals, developing a simple system to track income and expenses, pricing your work, calculating royalties, comparing publishing and marketing opportunities, taxes, and more. Dianne Marcum is a CPA, AARP Tax Aide associate, and the former vice president of strategic and human resources planning for Walt Disney World. She is also the author of Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach & Florida’s Space Coast. This Brevard County travel guide is part of the Great Destinations series published by The Countryman Press, an imprint of international publishing house W. W. Norton, and is carried by major book retailers throughout the country. Read more about Dianne at http://www.diannemarcum.com/.

Brevard Art Museum - Take-out Exhibit

Have you seen the Brevard Art Museum Take Out exhibit? Here's an example of the wonderful Take Out art. This one is by Jason Cullison. You can see more of his work at http://www.studioconstantine.com/

Check back... I'll be glad to post other examples from the exhibit. Just send me a jpeg of your entry. Send to Lou@LouBelcher.com.

For full effect, stop by the Brevard Art Museum on Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District of Melbourne to see the exhibit. It's worth a trip.

CBAA and Brevard Art Educators Association...

(porcelain painting by Denice vanWaardenburg of CBAA)

Central Brevard Art Association and the Brevard Art Educators Association present "Art Exhibit" in the Harris Gallery at the King Center for the Performing Arts. The exhibit will run from May 11, 2009 until June 8, 2009. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, May 21, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in the lobby of the King Center. Be sure to stop by to see the art and to meet the artists. In addition, the lobby will be open on the 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays from 1pm until 4pm. The reception is free and open to the public.

Faces of Brevard Exhibit opens at the Henegar Center

Barbara Tiffany receives Best of Show ribbon from Heidi Stocker chair of the Faces exhibit

Congratulations to Barbara Tiffany for her oil painting Susan. It was awarded Best of Show in the Faces of Brevard exhibit sponsored by the Strawbridge Art League.

Other awards included...

Nancy Seib in the Photo and Digital category
Sandy Johnson in the Fine Art category
Marlene Woodside in the Pop Art category
Mathew Livsey in the Illustrative Art category
Jini James won the Sandy Johnson Pastel Art award
Heidi Stocker wond the Judge's Choice award.

The following artists received Merit Awards:

Mary Antes
Linda Graham
Karen Lewis
Stephen Lomazzo
William McCoy
Fran Mclean
Cindy Michaud
De Minakshi
Nancy Mitchel
Rafael Picon
Brett Pigon
Annie Scardino
Jacqueline Scone
Yolanda Schofield
Alex Stankiewicz

More pictures to follow soon...

Under Pressure live art, exhibit and party

Brevard Art Museum presents Under Pressure today (May 16, 2009) at the Brevard Art Museum, 1463 Highland Avenue. See five highly-acclaimed graffiti artists create new street-inspired masterpieces on canvas.

There are 2 events in 1 night:

• First, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.: live painting, live auction, entry to the exhibit, fancy eats, open bar, and more $100.
• Then, 10:00 p.m.... the After Party with 3 bands, DJ, cash bar and more... $10.00 per person.

Call 242-0737 for information or go to http://www.underpressurebrevard.com

Pine Needle Basket Class

Baskets by Viola Pace Knudsen

Register now for "Pine Needle Baskets" with Viola Pace Knudsen. Pine needle baskets have existed for hundreds of years and are often associated with Native American artistry. These baskets are formed using a technique called "coiling" where the basket is built up by lashing or stitching bundled pine needles together until the basket reaches the desired size and shape. In this two-day class, Viola Pace Knudsen will share her know how in constructing these beautiful baskets. Students can expect to go home with a small versatile basket and the knowledge to be able to make more later on with what they have learned. Call 321-722-6000 by June 3rd to register.

Cost: $95.00 (includes $20.00 non-refundable deposit and materials)

Dates: Saturday, June 6 and 13 from 2:00p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Call for Artists - Cocoa Village

Sheppard House in Cocoa

The new City Hall in Cocoa Village needs some art. Lynne Brezina of BCA announced this week that Cocoa Village is looking to purchase exhisting original artwork of historical buildings located in the Cocoa Village area. They want artwork in orl or acrylic. Email images with titles and prices to Lynne Brezina at Brevard Cultural Alliance, Inc. lynne.brezina@artsbrevard.org.

Art Expressions

This is the time of year for many weddings, graduations, Sweet Sixteens, dance recitals,sports competitions, anniversaries, baby showers, christenings, communions, Bat and Bar Mitzvahs, and more. What better way to capture that special moment than to have it framed?

Besides the many photos that are taken at these celebrations, invitations, bouquets, costumes, and trinkets are also perfect for framing. And special occasions can last forever if they are creatively framed. We can help you design a frame that will make a lasting display of your celebration. Any occasion, from your baby's birth to first steps, to your silver wedding anniversary, can be remembered each day when it is framed.

Stop by Art Expressions ~ we have great ideas on how your memories can last forever.

Come in and see what a difference a frame makes!

And while you're here, be sure to check out what's new with The Laughing Mermaid
Hand-made, organic soaps, skincare, candles and more!

Art Expressions, art & fine custom framing
1404 Highland Avenue
Melbourne, Fl 32935
Located in the Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD!)
321-259-1492
www.ArtExpressionsFineCustomFraming.com

Classes with Bobbi Q. Brown

Bobbi Q. Brown has made some changes to her classes. The following is the corrected listing.

Cape Canaveral Library - Beginning and Intermediate Watercolor, Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m.

Art Gallery of Viera - Beyond the Basics - Intermediate Watercolor, Thursdays from 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Art Gallery of Viera - Watercolor for the Working Person - All levels, Thursdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

For more information go to http://www.artgalleryofviera.com or http://www.bobbiqbrown.com. If you would like to email Bobbi, her email address is BobbiQBrown@hotmail.com.

Art School Teaching Space for Rent!

Calling all Brevard county teachers who need space to teach their art! Art Gallery of Viera, the newest gallery in Brevard County, is set to open soon. Some classes are already running. Very reasonable rates, large classroom off of the art gallery, including tables and chairs for many students. Centrally located in an upscale shopping center with ample parking in beautiful Viera.

If you are interested, check out our new website www.artgalleryofviera.com and send an email to info@artgalleryofviera.com

Jerry Lanham's Workshop

Due to the overwhelming success of Jerry Lanham's show "Color and Movement" at the Fifth Avenue Gallery he has agreed to offer a 2 day workshop through the Brevard Museum Studio School May 30 and 31, 9:00am to 4:00pm.

The fee is $175 but if you sign up before May 18 the discount amount is $150. See attachment for all the information or call the museum school at 254-7782. There are still a few openings left. For Information: clickhere.pdf

Rockledge Garden Art Show

It was hot outside yesterday, but that didn't slow down the participants at the Rockledge Garden Art Show. The garden provided a beautiful backdrop for the art. A good time was had by all.

Announcement

Siri German's tropical and 3-D art are in thelobby showcase of the Franklin T. DeGroodt Libriary at 6475 Minton road, S.W.; Palm Bay. It will be there for the month of May.

Also, John Emery and Therese Ferguson are the May featured artists at Melbourne Public Library at 540 E. Fee Avenue; Melbourne. You'll find their art in the front lobby.

Don't miss the exhibit opening at the King Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, May 14, 2009 from 4 to 6. See the CBAA exhbit. More information under Exhibit News

Watercolor and Drawing Classes.

Debbie Johnson, a member of the Art and Antiques Studio Gallery, will be holding watercolor and drawing classes beginning the week of May 12 through the 15th. For more information visit her website: http://watercolorworksart.com/Classes or call: 321-474-3449.

Cross the Atlantic for Wounded Warriors

No, Cross the Atlantic for Wounded Warriors is not a book title... It's real life. Fellow author Bob Brown and his brother, Ralph Brown, are embarking on another daring adventure. They are launching their flat boat for another big voyage.

Last time, 2007, they made it into the Guinness Book of World Records with their trip from the coast of North Carolina to Bermuda and back. This time they are crossing the Atlantic. Bob wrote about their first adventure in his book pictured here. (The photo on the cover will give you an idea of the size of the boat they use for these challenges.)

Go to http://crosstheatlantic.com to see for yourself.

Usually we think as writers that the written world is pretty special, but this time pictures really bring home what they will be doing. Watch the videos on the site and see what they have challenged themselves to do. In addition to their sailing goal, they they have set another monumental goal: to raise $3,000,000 for scholarships for the children of fallen soldiers and for their families.

There is information on the site for potential sponsors, too. Most writers and artists can't help that way, but you can buy a t-shirt and do a little bit. I bought one, but I'm not here to push that. I'm just so interested in their project that I assume that other local artists and writers will be, too. So please indulge me while I keep you up to date on their progress from time to time.

Go look at the short video... at http://crosstheatlantic.com and I'm sure you'll be coming back to see how they are doing. Thanks.

Exhibit News

Art and Antique Studio and Gallery welcomes emerging student artist Chris Pontello, Jr. during the month of May.

Chris is a Melbourne native and a graduate of Melbourne Central Catholic High School. He is a second year student at the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) in Savannah, Georgia. He hopes to teach art one day.

Chris won the Art & Antique Studio "Award of Excellence for Drawing and Painting" at the 2008 ArtWorks Festival. Quoting the judge of the event, "Chris is one of the young artists to watch in years to come." You won't want to miss his exhibit. Be sure to stop by the Art and Antique Studio at 1419 Highland Avenue in the arts district of Eau Gallie. Also, don't miss the pottery works of Rudy Pacarro and the art quilts of Dij Pacarro at the Art and Antique Studio and Gallery. They are both new to the gallery.

LoPressionism Gallery Presents Dark Dreams and Lighthearted Themes. "Where whimsy and the sublime are reality and dreams come to life in a world of fantasy!" The opening reception was on April 17th, 2009. If you missed it, don't worry, the exhibit will run through June 19th. Featured are the works of Luke Andrews, Sandra Bottinelli, Laura Beatty, Nicholas Bust Amante, and Marina Koloeridi. The LoPressionism Gallery is in Historic Downtown Melbourne in the building with The Christmas Shop. Visit the website at http://www.lopressionism.com/ for more information.

Highway Grrls: Be sure to stop by the Highway Grrls gallery to see the works of Luke Andrews, Humberto Rebollo and Robin Rothrock.

Florence by Luke Andrews

Born in Leesburg, Florida, Luke Andrews received his Media Arts Degree from the University of South Carolina. Then he went to Milan, Italy to paint. Since 2000, Luke has split time between studios in Milan and Central Florida. He's a regular exhibitor in Italy and throughout Europe. He has also had his paintings exhibited in the Orlando Mayor's Gallery at City Hall and at the Orlando Museum of Art. He is best known for his vibrant, colorful cityscapes and landscapes. His medium of choice is acrylic paint on canvas. The Highway Grrls Gallery and Studio is located at 1414 Higland Avenue in the Arts District of Eau Gallie.

Fifth Avenue Art Gallery "Souls of the Earth" Exhibition

(Pictured pottery by Pat Catsimanes)

Pat Catsimanes is exhibiting her hand-built pottery creations entitled "Souls of the Earth" at the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery in Melbourne. This showing of Catsimanes work includes pots, symbolic figures, and wall hangings constructed from red or white earthenware clay. She draws inspiration from the earth's geology, archeology and anthropology. Pat is also influenced by ancient cultures and their artifacts. Using clay as her medium allows her to connect to nature and the earth in a very personal and alluring way.

Pat's artwork exudes a sensual quality that's made possible with this pliable medium. "My work has an ongoing unpredictability and a refusal to be controlled." Catsimanes' art seems to develop an independent soul and life of its own. Each piece portrays a sense of history, timeless, mystery and, once fired, a long life of its own.

The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery was established in 1975. It is artist owned and operated. The gallery is located in the Eau Gallie Art District area of Melbourne at 1470 Highland Ave., across the street from the Brevard Museum of Art.Gallery telephone number is 321 259-8261. Visit us online: http://www.fifthavenueartgallery.com

The Indian River Pottery Guild

Currently the Indian River Pottery Guild has 9 members. They are beginning to settle in and welcome a visit from artists and the community. The capacity for the full-access pottery guild is 25 potters.

Valerie Karas is the founder of the guild. She saw the building, had a vision and set out to renovate it into the ideal space for potters to work and thrive. It took a year to renovate, but it was well worth the time. The results are beautiful.

Her goal is to build a pottery guild with an open and healthy environment where artists can work and share ideas. They have done a beautiful job creating light-filled rooms. They've already begun to display some of their art in a gallery room off the main work room. In the back of the building is a room with an electric kiln and another that doubles as a kitchen or meeting room. There's also a room that will accommodate a class or meeting. Valerie plans to have Raku and Sagger firing as well.

Eventually, they plan to offer classes for experienced potters and workshops with well-known artists brought in from out of the area as well as local experts.

For potters seeking a spot in a full-access facility and guild, IRPG is open to applications. Contact Valerie Karas at 543-3645 or by email at vkaras@cfl.rr.com

Current members of the guild are Lauren Ball, Kris Darby, Kathie Frank, Valerie Karas, Marg Kuhl, Gloirann Tayas, Norma Newman, Jean Thomas and Don Whitehouse. Some of their works are displayed above. Stop by IRPG to see the facility and to meet these wonderful artists. The gallery is located at 1542 Guava Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District of Melbourne, Florida.

Studio Space Available: In addition to the space occupied by the Indian River Pottery Guild, there are also two light-filled studios in the back of the building that are available for artists of any medium. Rental of these areas is not connected with membership in the guild. The studios include windows for natural lighting and bathroom access. Contact Valerie Karas at 543-3645 or by email at vkaras@cfl.rr.com

Brevard Art Museum ...

Museum Monday: May 18 at 10 a.m. in the Galleries. Have a teap party with Susan Tharp. She will discuss the history of tea.

Take Out (May 9 - July 5, 2009). Using a restaurant take out container as a jumping off point, artists were invited to create artwork with few limitations. This national invitational exhibition allowed artists of all levels to participate. The one common denominator was the take out container. The range of responses demonstrates that, though everyone started from the same beginning, each journey was unique.

From Gutter to Gallery: Graffiti Gets In (May 16 - July 12, 2009) Explore a new generation of writers and artists: Cynic, Sone 2, Slow, Typoe, Enve, This, Deps, Blackbooks, and Cliffton Chandler. Discover the intricacies, influences, and undercurrents of graffiti culture. Photographs by John Sluder, Casey Decotis and Manes and Karla Murray will also be on display.

Museum School Workshops: Call the Museum Schhool at 254-7782 to register.

Frits van Eeden Demonstration Painting Techniques: May 11-13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jerry Lanham Painting Workshop: May 30-31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

East Coast Coffee and Tea presents Ed Baranowski.

(Ed Baranowski's non-street works on exhibit at East Coast Coffee and Tea)

Ed Baranowski exhbits at the East Coast Coffee and Tea Shop at the Publix Plaza in Indian Harbour Beach. After 50 years as a hobby artist, Ed has become a serious student and painter. He has worked in all media with a belief , "The artist makes the rules and breaks the rules." He has studied with Sigi Oberlaender, Lee Jones, Frits van Eeden, and Robin Rothrock. Ed is past president of the Strawbridge Art League, housed in the Henegar Center for the Arts; he is the founding president and current treasurer of the Florida Chalk Artists Association (street painters); and a member/docent at the Brevard Art Museum. His award-winning chalk pastel artwork, "My Garden" is currently freatured in the Central Brevard Art Association 2009 calendar for January. Ed has 27 pieces on display at the East Coast Coffee and Tea. Be sure to stop by to see the exhibit. It will hang through May. Ed can be reached at the Henegar Center for the Arts at 321-952-3070 or at his studio in the Eau Gallie Art District. Call 321-749-9580.

CBAA and Brevard Art Educators Association...

Central Brevard Art Association and the Brevard Art Educators Association present "Art Exhibit" in the Harris Gallery at the King Center for the Performing Arts. The exhibit will run from May 11, 2009 until June 8, 2009. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, May 21, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in the lobby of the King Center. Be sure to stop by to see the art and to meet the artists. In addition, the lobby will be open on the 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays from 1pm until 4pm. The reception is free and open to the public.

Also: Diane Walsh, Pat Whipple and John Mederios of the CBAA will be exhibiting at the Wuesthoff Medical Center on Merritt Island from May 1 to July 1, 2009.

Pieces of 8...

Traveling these days means more time spent in airports than in the air! BCA and the Pieces of 8 want that time to be as pleasant as it can be. From May until September the Melbourne Airport Atrium will hang art provided by the members of the Pieces of 8 for you to enjoy. Eight large paintings will be on easels to greet those arriving in our fair city and to entertain those waiting for flights. Take a moment to study the creative output of Carol Schiff, Denette Schweikert, Jini James, Donna Vines, Mary Warnick, Carmen Beecher and Cindy Michaud. If "sports on the Space Coast" rings your chimes venture further down the concourse for an art display exclusively on that theme. Depicting sports we all love are paintings by Cindy Michaud, Carol Schiff, Jini James, and Mary Warnick. Everything shown by the Brevard Cultural Alliance in this venue is available for sale.

Nancy Dillen's one-person exhibit is opening at the Mary Woerner Fine Arts Gallery in West Palm Beach on May 2nd. It will hang from May 2 through May 30, 2009. The opening reception is on May 2, 2009, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The oil paintings featured are her Animal series. The work is not limited to the paintings of woodchucks. Visit her website at http://www.dillenart.com/ to see the newest ones.

Other events...

Upcoming shows on Focus. Bright House TV Cable Network presents FOCUS featuring the arts in Brevard County. FOCUS programs are on Channel 49 on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

Upcoming show in April:

May 18, 2009: Gali Bishop and Tim Sanchez

May 21, 2009: Debbie Johnson, Demo (washes)

May 28, 2009: Pat Bowlds, Demo (perspective)

Be sure to watch the great talent in Brevard.

In the News:

Joyce Hoffman painted a portrait of the mayor of Cape Canaveral, Mayor Rocky Randels as a thank you for hosting seven annual art shows presented by the Central Brevard Art Association. King Quillen wrote an article about it. Congrats Joyce.

Jeanee James unveiled her new website at http://www.jeanj.com. Be sure to stop by and take a look at her photography.

This month's issue of Brevard Florida Live magazine features artist Cynthia Perry. Her paintings look beautiful in the magazine.

Be sure to send you art news to Lou@LouBelcher.com.

Art Gallery and Studio

Pelican With an Attitude by Lisa Goddard

The featured artist for the month of May at the Art Gallery and Studio in historic downtown Melbourne, Florida, is Lisa Goddard, photographer. Lisa Goddard has a unique approach to her photography. She started out with Pay it Forward Cards where she made original photography greeting cards and donated a portion of the proceeds from selling them to different charities. Next, she created The Forgiveness Card, where she reached out to over 3,000,000 people with forgiveness to make the world a better place. (www.PayItForwardCards.com).

She is actively selling her artwork and cards at the Art Gallery and Studio. Those interested in using Lisa's photography work for fund-raising events should contact her at (321) 327-5155 or LisaPayItForward@aol.com.

The Art Gallery and Studio is located at 802 E. New Haven Avenue just west of Meg O'Malley's Restaurant.

News from Art Gallery and Studio

Matthew Livsey's fine art is now on display and for sale at the Art Gallery and Studio at 802 E. New Haven Avenue in Historic Downtown Melbourne, 3 doors west of Meg O'Malleys.

You can locate him through the gallery or call 266-1705 or 537-8147 or e-mail lakins4@cfl.rr.com. He also accepts commission work, including potraits.