Brevard Art News - November 30, 2008

In this issue:

• Artist Profile - Brett Alan Tam
• Today in Brevard....
• News for the Week
• ArtWorks
• Events and News from Artists
• Studio Times and Classes
• Exhibits and Galleries
• Opportunities, Organizations, and Services
• Books

Today in Brevard: There's so much going on this weekend, I'm putting out this week's issue of Brevard Art News a day early. Don't miss these events going on this weekend.

Going on Today:

Downtown Eau Gallie Sidewalk Sale. The sale is today from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. And get into the Christmas Spirit by attending the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Eau Gallie Square at 5:00 p.m.

Today and tomorrow... don't miss the 45th Annual Spacecoast Art Festival. They are celebrating it on November 29 and 30 in Cocoa Beach. The prestigious juried show awards thousands of dollars to artists each year. Be sure to make it to this wonderful festival in Cocoa Beach this weekend.

News for the week:

Porcelain Artists Exhibit and Sale at the King Center in December

The next exhibit in the Harris Gallery in the King Center for the Performing Arts is the Brevard Porcelain Artists Exhibit and Sale. The works from the group will be in the Harris Gallery during the month of December from December 2 to 31, 2008.

There will be an opening event on Thursday, December 4, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Other dates when it will be open to the public are December 9th and 16th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. Be sure to see this wonderful exhibit. (painting by Vera Shimon)

December 13 is a big day... plan ahead and go to all these wonderful sales.

Cindy Michaud and Sandy Johnson are having a Holiday Open House at 6489 Sheridan Road, Melbourne Village 32904, on Saturday, December 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call Michaud at (321) 725-4399 for information about the Holiday Open House. Their oils and pastels will be featured. Don't miss it. (pastel by Cindy Michaud)

Mud Flats Pottery at 1518-D South Babcock Street, behind the Tropical Smoothie... Sue Tuttle and her current students will sell their fine art and functional pottery from noon until 7pm. Call for more inforamtion 951-1310.

Peg's Jewels will be open 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both December 13 and 14. Peg's Jewels is located at 107 Amber Place in Melbourne Beach, 12 miles south of 192 on A1A; go 3 blocks past the blinking light and turn right onto Amber across the street from the Sebastian Beach Inn. See the absolute newest silver jewelry designs or add to your collection of Peg's well-recognized creations.

Charlie Nalle and Xochi Ross at 829 E. Lincoln Ave. will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. There will be pottery seconds galore and her fused glass pieces. Call 729-0816 or 952-5196 for information.

Why not make a day of it and visit all of these? Refreshments and bargains are available at each place.

Judson and Arbuckle Exhibit

Award-winning artists Carole Judson and Marilyn Arbuckle will exhibit a selection of their art in a two-woman show at the Melbourne Beach Library during the month of December.

Both artists enjoy experimenting in various media and watercolor techniques. Each artist has attained Signature Memberships in several national watercolor societies. They are members of the Art and Antique Studio in historic Eau Gallie Art District of Melbourne, Florida.

The public is cordially invited to attend this exciting exhibit at the library. It will be on display from December 2, 2008, to January 6, 2009.

The Strawbridge Art League Vision Show

The take-in for the 2009 Vision Juried Art Show presented by the Strawbridge Art League are as follows:

Take-in:

Friday, January 23, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 24th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The grand prize of $1500 witll be awarded for the Best of Show. More information and a prospectus will follow. For now, begin working on your entries for the Vision Juried Art Show.

Call for Artists for Downtown Melbourne

Downtown Melbourne is currently seeking artists and crafters to participate in Downtown Melbourne's 3rd Friday Arts and Indulgences Walk, Arts and Crafts section.

The Arts and Indulgences Walk is a self-guided tour of the Downtown area that will showcase the cultural entities. It will be held the 3rd Friday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. In addition to the walk, there will be an Arts and Crafts booth section located in the parking lot of the Christmas Cottage where artists and crafters can sell their work during the event. There is room for fifteen 10 x 10 tents and these spaces are rented ($40.00) on a first come, first serve basis. There is no submission process.

Download the application at http://www.downtownmelbourne.com/ under Arts and Indulgences Walk.

Because this is a nighttime activity, artists will need to provide their own lighting, such as a lantern or bring a lighting source with a long extension cord. The Christmas Cottage will provide electricity; however, no heat-generating appliances can be supported. Only one electrical source per booth can be allowed.

Horse Creek Pottery

Don’t miss the Horse Creek Pottery Semi-Annual Sale and Show. It’s just in time for holiday shopping. Stop by the Horse Creek Pottery on Saturday December 13th, 2008, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for their semi-annual show and sale.

Handmade pottery by six different well-known artists will be on display and on sale. This includes pots of all sorts, bowls, cups, planters, and wonderful art objects.

The sale is open to the public and will occur rain or shine. For more information, contact Carol Evans at the studio at (321) 242-2162. The Horse Creek Pottery is located at 6390 Anderson Way; Melbourne Florida. Anderson Way is off U.S. Highway 1, one mile north of the Pineda Causeway. Their website is http://www.horsecreekpottery.com/.

Papagallo's Seeking Artist

Papagallo's Italian Restaurant, located in Satellite Beach, is currently looking for window painting artists to paint the front windows of the restaurant. The owner is searching for an artist whose style incorporates bright colors and beach scenes. Call Dave for an appointment and for more information at 773-PAPA

Call for Photographers

The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery at 1470 Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District of Melbourne has announced a call for photographers from central Florida to participate in a juried exhibition. This exhibition is open to all photographers 18 years, living and working in central Florida. All subject matter, techniques and styles are welcome. Monetary awards will be given. Application deadline is January 22, 2009, and the show will run from March 1 through 29, 2009. The prospectus is available at http://www.fifthavenueartgallery.com/. Click on Events and look under March to download the prospectus. If you have questions, contact the Fifth Avenue Gallery at fifthavenueartgallery@gmail.com or call 321-259-8261.

Opportunity for Artists: Indoor Art Festival

The Home Center in the Village Center is looking to start an indoor art festival on December 5th and 6th (Friday and Saturday). Set up will be on Thursday, December 4, from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. and the judging at 5:30 p.m.

They will have three judges: Peggy Nolan, Director of Art in the Brevard County Schools, an art teacher and a local artist.

There is limited space available. There are nineteen 10x10 spaces at $50.00. The Home Center will collect 10% of the profit. All art sold will go through the Sunshine Framing/Home Center.

Each artist will receive three cards to place on three of their pieces to be judged. The pieces must be originals. Prizes will be awarded for Best of Show ($250.00); First Place ($150.00); Second Place ($100.00); and Third Place ($75.00). For the complete instructions click here: The%20Home%20Center.doc

Send check and entry form to: The Home Center; 5410 Murrell Road. #135; Viera, FL 32955.

For more information, contact Cheri McLachlan at 321-433-3332.

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