Brevard Art News - December 7, 2008

In this issue:

• News for the Week
• Artist Profile - Brett Alan Tam
• Events and News from Artists
• Studio Times and Classes
• Exhibits and Galleries
• ArtWorks
• Opportunities, Organizations, and Services
• Books
• Article: Marketing Your Art #8

News for the week:

Friday, December 12... Don't miss this.

Art Gallery & Studio of Melbourne

Special Event on Friday, December 12th, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Reception and Watercolor Demo...


Award winning watercolor artist Susan Kessler will host a free watercolor demonstration during the opening of the reception for her as the featured artist for December at the Art Gallery and Studio of Melbourne (802 E. New Haven Avenue) in historic downtown Melbourne. Susan's exhibit "Florida Watercolors" demonstrates her talent at catching the essence of Florida -- especially the creatures who are the natives here.


Susan teaches beginning watercolor classes at the gallery ever Monday from 10 to 12 p.m. Call the gallery at 729-9368 for more information and to register for classes.


The Art Gallery and Studio of Melbourne has extended holiday shopping hours. They are Monday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.


The Art Gallery and Studio of Melbourne is offering space for Special Events in the beautiful artistic setting of a professional gallery -- Free of Charge. Enjoy the convenience of holding your event in a special setting, without the cost. For details, call the gallery at 321-729-9368.


Saturday, December 13 is a big day. Don't miss out. Take a self-guided art tour and shopping spree in Brevard... 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.

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/.

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

Elegant Stained Glass
Holiday Home Show
Sat Dec 13th 9-3

Jewelry
Candle Holders
Picture Frames
Angels
Unique Sun Catchers
More…..

1017 Green Rd
Rockledge (off Fiske)
427-2682

Don and Kay Williamson at the Cocoa Beach Library

Don and Kay Williamson are showing their watercolors at the Cocoa Beach Library during the month of December. There are sixteen paintings included in the grouping. Six of them are Christmas paintings. Be sure to stop by to see them.

Meet and Greet with Joyce Athey and Barbara Leto

Join M. Joyce Athey and Barbara Leto on Sunday evening, December 14, 2008, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a Meet and Greet at Silvestro's Restaurant at 2039 North Atlantic Avenue; Cocoa Beach (phone: 321-783-4853).

Take the opportunity to talk with the artists, admire their art of painting and poetry as it adorns the banquet room, search through their browser bins for gift ideas and enjoy free hors d'oeuvres and 2 for 1 Happy Hour.

Street Painters Chalk at Artworks



















Masterpieces on St. Clair Street were created by members of the Florida Chalk Artists Association during the ArtWorks of Eau Gallie Fine Art Festival. Three generations (in the picture on the right above) were on their knees. Eau Galllie artist Ed Baranowski created a landscape, his daughter Lee Jones created a portrait of her father, and granddaughter Brin Jones created Kermit the Frog.

In a cash prize competition funded by FCAA the following awards were given: In the adult division, first prize went to Carolyn Schultz (painting of woman in red sweater), second to Lee Jones (for her wonderful rendition of her father, Ed Baranowski), and honorable mention to Janet Tombros (for the jolly fellow in the third picture below).

































In the youth division: First place went to high school senior Zoey Carr (daughter of Carolyn Schultz), second to senior in high school Leah Tapley, and third to 6th grader Brin Jones.




























Street painting is a perfomance art. The chalk artists enjoy visiting with people at the festival, and accept ooohs and aaaaaahs as their reward. Many ArtWorks visitors came back each day to see the progress on the art works.

Ed Baranowski (on his knees below) was the coordinator of the Eau Gallie ArtWorks Street Painting Event for the Florida Chalk Artists Association.















New class: Painting on Silk....the Serti Technique

Eulaine Eri, Central Brevard Art Association, will present a new class, Painting on Silk....the Serti Technique, beginning in January. You will learn how to prepare the silk, paint with dyes, and how to finish your painting. All levels of expertise are invited. You can take your piece home, have the silk framed, make pillows, greeting cards, scarves, sew for clothing, etc.

The first lesson is $25.00 which includes all supplies. Classes begin on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Central Brevard Art Association Studio, 566 Barton Blvd., Suite 3, Rockledge, Florida.

The follow-up lessons begin Tuesday, January 27, at the same time and location. These classes are $12.00 each, and you will be given a supply list and information about where to buy the supplies.

To register, call Eulaine at 321-298-9741 or email her at ARTbyEulaine@aol.com.

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 will 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.

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.

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