Brevard Art News - December 28, 2008

In this issue:

• News for the Week
• Events and News from Artists
• Exhibits and Galleries
• Studio Times and Classes
• Opportunities, Organizations, and Services
• Books
• Artist Profile: Brett Alan Tam

News for the week:


First Friday: January 2, 2009

Art and Antique Studio (1419 Highland Avenue; Melbourne, FL 32935 (321) 253-5553)
The Art and Antique Studio and Gallery will have a reception for graphic artist Lin Sons from Merritt Island. Lin works with pencils to create detailed drawings of shells, musical instruments, still lifes and people. She is also an excellent calligraphy artist. The reception for the opening of her show is on January 2, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Art and Antique Studio and Gallery is located at 1419 Highland Avenue in Eau Gallie. The reception is free and open to the public. Her work will be on exhibit for the month of January.

Second Friday... January 9, 2009

Fifth Avenue Gallery (1470 Highland Avenue Melbourne, FL 32935 (321) 259-8261)
The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery presents Tropical Winter, a member show brandishing the excitement, wonder and amusement of our region's tropical winter paradise. Even though Tropical Winter may sound like a contradiction, our winters are warmer and filled with more exciting events such as migrations and nestings. Birds, manatees, and snowbirds migrate toward our warmer climate and waters, rivers, and along palm-lined streets.

The public is invited to see how members of the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery interpret Tropical Winter at the opening reception on First Friday of January. That's on January 9th from 5:30 p.m, to 8:00 p.m. Meet the artists, examine the artwork and enjoy light refreshments with wine. The reception is free and open to the public.

Highway Grrls 1414 Highland Avenue; Melbourne, Florida 32937; 318-227-3075
Bring in the New Year with original art at First Friday. The Highway Grrls gallery will feature works by Robin Rothrock. During the First Friday celebration the Mark Baker Band will perform out front and the patio will be open in the back with Max Rener. The public is invited to enjoy a relaxed evening on January 2, 2009, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

URGENT: Highland Avenue, Eau Gallie, gallery looking to sublet gallery rooms.

The Funky Junky Gallery and Coffee Bar at 1372 Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District must sublet two gallery rooms by December 31st. The gallery is located across from an "anchor" restaurant and immediately next to public parking.

There are two rooms available. Each room is approximately 150 square feet. Each room is $400 a month with a month-to-month lease (longer if the artist desires). This includes rent, electricity, water, wireless Internet, plus there is a front picket-fenced lawn area for exhibiting and an on-site coffee bar.

Artists are encouraged to participate regularly, but are not required to be present, and there are NO commissions or percentages collected by the gallery. The artist will enjoy daily foot traffic, plus the foot traffic from all the regular Eau Gallie events, including gallery open houses, on-site Art Markets, the Eau Gallie Farmer's Market every Saturday, and the First Friday Art Walk. Eau Gallie is a booming Arts District with many great things on the horizon and many advantages.

For more information on this wonderful opportunity, artists may inquire to Bryan C. Cruickshank at 321-609-1749. They may also visit at 1372 Highland Avenue, in the Eau Gallie Arts District (Melbourne). Act today.

Titusville Art League to Exhibit at the King Center for the Performing Arts.

The Titusville Art League will present their exhibit The Best of Titusville in the Harris Gallery in the King Center for the Performing Arts. This is an exhibit of all the award-winning artwork in the TAL 44th Annual Spring Show in April 2008.

The exhibit will officially open on Thursday, January 8th, 2009, during a reception from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This reception is free and open to the public. Be sure to mark your calendar and go to the King Center on January 8th to see the exhibit and to have an opportunity to visit with the artists.

Congratulation to Viola Knudsen

Viola Knudsen's painting (pictured here) was selected to be the poster for the Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition this year by the Florida Nursery Growers & Landscape Association. Congratulations to Viola for having her beautiful work recognized.

Congratulations

The following awards were presented at the Art Festival at the home Center on December 5th and 6th:

Best of Show - Helen Wheatley

1st Place - Yavor Gonev

2nd Place: Alex Stankiewicz

3rd Place: Bobbie Brown.

Congratulations to all of the artists.

Sculpture and Mold-Making Open Studio at Combuco Studios

Combuco studios of Titusville offers sculpture and mold-making open studio. Open studio hours are Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Titusville Art League, 1421 Draa Road, Titusville.

Individualized Instruction: They provide a standard orientation packet; but beyond that, all instruction is individual and flexible. Participants of various skills levels work on their own pieces at their own pace -- all together in the studio. Each requires unique attention. Therefore, all of the classes are in an Open Studio Instruction format.

What is Open Studio Instruction? Open studio means that there are set hours in which you may go to the studio to work on your pieces. You may go as often as you like and stay for as long as you like within the studio hours. They limit the number of participants to ensure you will receive the individualized attention that you need.

Some specifics:

• Casting services are available at a reduced fee for all students


• First class is free. If you have an idea of what you would like to sculpt, take a photo or sketches with you.


• Children ages 12 and older are welcome to take classes.


• All materials needed can be purchased during class. Typically participants spend approximately $50 on start-up materials. However, this will depend on the size and style of your piece.

For more information, contact Combuco Studios at 561-228-8660 or 321-747-9201. or by email at info@combucostudios.com

Three Opportunities for Artists

1) The Space Coast Chapter of the Florida Surveying and Mapping Society is inviting artists to become exhibitors at their 3rd annual Florida Surveyor's Festival on March 21, 2009, at F. Burton Smith Park in Cocoa Florida.

The festival is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will include music, dancing, food, rock climbing, arts and crafts for kids, inflatables, nature trails, art exhibitors, craft exhibitors, educational, green living, surveying and mapping exhibitors.

If you're interested in being a part of this festival, contact Susan Jackson at 321-259-7452 for more information.

(2) Another opportunity comes from the Rotary Club of Windermere. They are presenting The Windermere Art Festival. It is April 4 and 5, 2009, For more information, call 407-876-3526 or 407-765-3131.

(3) Hilton Head Juried Show. The Art League of Hilton Head has announced its 2009 National Juried Art Exhibition.

This is an annual event held in conjunction with the Bravo Festival of the Arts sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. There will be $10,000 awarded prize money, including $2500 for the "Best of Show." All works selected by the juror will be on display from May 2 through 24, 2009.

The deadline for entry is January 31, 2009. If you're interested in entering, go to http://www.hhal.org/ for a prospectus.

To keep you up to date ... Artist Museum Partnership Act

Before congress right now is a bill known as the Artist Museum Partnership Act. If this bill passes, it will ensure that artists will receive the same tax deductions when donating their art to a nonprofit organization as a collector. As of now, when a collector donates a piece of art, they get a deduction for the fair market value of the work. An artist only gets a deduction for the cost of production like the canvas and paint. Of course this discourages artists from donating.

If this bill passes, it would increase the number of donated pieces bringing more art to museums and galleries. This is a way we can assure that American cultural assets stay in the USA. Write your congressmen and let them know that you are interested in this bill. This is the only way to get them talking about it! They need to know they have your support. Visit http://www.americansforthearts.org/ to take action. (thanks to Nancy Dillen for this update)

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.

The Strawbridge Art League Vision Show

The take-in for the 2009 Vision Juried Art Show, presented by the Strawbridge Art League, will be in the Henegar Center for the Arts on New Haven Avenue in Melbourne, Florida.

Take-in dates:

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

The grand prize of $1500 will be awarded for the Best of Show. 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.

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

News from the Brevard Art Museum

Museum Events at 1463 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32935 ; phone: (321) 254-7782

Annie Leibovitz: Women
The opening reception for the Annie Leibovitz: Women exhibit is Friday, January 9, 2009, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. It is $35.00 per person or $50.00 per couple. The reception will take place at the Renee Foosaner Education Center and the exhibition preview will be in the galleries. Tickets are available for purchase in advance. Start the New Year with a glamorous premier at the Brevard Art Museum. Recognizable cultural icons and ordinary women will transfix audiences when the exhibition Annie Leibovitz: Women graces the galleries of the Brevard Art Museum through March 8, 2009.

ART a la carte
The Brevard Art Museum will host an art sale for all in the Front Street Park Community Center on Sunday, January 18, 2009, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All art is priced to sell. This event is free and open to the public. For details on how to donate artwork to the Brevard Art Museum, call 321-242-0737.

Brevard Art News - December 21, 2008

In this issue:

• News for the Week
• Events and News from Artists
• Exhibits and Galleries
• Studio Times and Classes
• Opportunities, Organizations, and Services
• Books
• Artist Profile: Brett Alan Tam

News for the week:

URGENT: Highland Avenue, Eau Gallie, gallery looking to sublet gallery rooms.

The Funky Junky Gallery and Coffee Bar at 1372 Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District must sublet two gallery rooms by December 31st. The gallery is located across from an "anchor" restaurant and immediately next to public parking.

There are two rooms available. Each room is approximately 150 square feet. Each room is $400 a month with a month-to-month lease (longer if the artist desires). This includes rent, electricity, water, wireless Internet, plus there is a front picket-fenced lawn area for exhibiting and an on-site coffee bar.

Artists are encouraged to participate regularly, but are not required to be present, and there are NO commissions or percentages collected by the gallery. The artist will enjoy daily foot traffic, plus the foot traffic from all the regular Eau Gallie events, including gallery open houses, on-site Art Markets, the Eau Gallie Farmer's Market every Saturday, and the First Friday Art Walk. Eau Gallie is a booming Arts District with many great things on the horizon and many advantages.

For more information on this wonderful opportunity, artists may inquire to Bryan C. Cruickshank at 321-609-1749. They may also visit at 1372 Highland Avenue, in the Eau Gallie Arts District (Melbourne). Act today.

Congratulation to Viola Knudsen

Viola Knudsen's painting (pictured here) was selected to be the poster for the Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition this year by the Florida Nursery Growers & Landscape Association. Congratulations to Viola for having her beautiful work recognized.

Congratulations

The following awards were presented at the Art Festival at the home Center on December 5th and 6th:

Best of Show - Helen Wheatley

1st Place - Yavor Gonev

2nd Place: Alex Stankiewicz

3rd Place: Bobbie Brown.

Congratulations to all of the artists.

Two Opportunities for Artists

1) The Space Coast Chapter of the Florida Surveying and Mapping Society is inviting artists to become exhibitors at their 3rd annual Florida Surveyor's Festival on March 21, 2009, at F. Burton Smith Park in Cocoa Florida.

The festival is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will include music, dancing, food, rock climbing, arts and crafts for kids, inflatables, nature trails, art exhibitors, craft exhibitors, educational, green living, surveying and mapping exhibitors.

If you're interested in being a part of this festival, contact Susan Jackson at 321-259-7452 for more information.

(2) Another opportunity comes from the Rotary Club of Windermere. They are presenting The Windermere Art Festival. It is April 4 and 5, 2009, For more information, call 407-876-3526 or 407-765-3131.

To keep you up to date ... Artist Museum Partnership Act

Before congress right now is a bill known as the Artist Museum Partnership Act. If this bill passes, it will ensure that artists will receive the same tax deductions when donating their art to a nonprofit organization as a collector. As of now, when a collector donates a piece of art, they get a deduction for the fair market value of the work. An artist only gets a deduction for the cost of production like the canvas and paint. Of course this discourages artists from donating.

If this bill passes, it would increase the number of donated pieces bringing more art to museums and galleries. This is a way we can assure that American cultural assets stay in the USA. Write your congressmen and let them know that you are interested in this bill. This is the only way to get them talking about it! They need to know they have your support. Visit http://www.americansforthearts.org/ to take action. (thanks to Nancy Dillen for this update)

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.

The Strawbridge Art League Vision Show

The take-in for the 2009 Vision Juried Art Show, presented by the Strawbridge Art League, will be in the Henegar Center for the Arts on New Haven Avenue in Melbourne, Florida.

Take-in dates:

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

The grand prize of $1500 will be awarded for the Best of Show. 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.

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

Brevard Art News - December 14, 2008

In this issue:

• News for the Week
• Events and News from Artists
• Exhibits and Galleries
• Studio Times and Classes
• Opportunities, Organizations, and Services
• Books
• Artist Profile: Brett Alan Tam
  

News for the week:

Want to go to Italy? Check this out: Special Price for Open Air Italy ... sign up now to ensure this special price.

Plein Air Painter's Retreat - All Mediums
Tuscany, Italy
Non-Instructed Workshop
$1500 / Single Occupancy: This is a new price for the last days of registration.

Please don't delay in registering for a wonderful week in Italy. The weather at that time is cool....but it is refreshingly so. Average temperature is about 65 F during the day and about 50 F at night. Rainfall averages for late March and early April are low.

Please register now in order to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity at an exceptional price!

All mediums are welcome...including photography (If photographing, it is highly recommended to have you own car. This is the only way to take so many beautiful pictures!)

You will spend 6 days and 7 nights living in a 600-year-old farmhouse in the heart of the historically recognized Val D'Orcia region of Tuscany. Participants will enjoy private bedrooms in apartments of varying sizes. Most bathrooms are private as well. All apartments include kitchens and are updated and comfortable, while still retaining their original charm. Your kitchen will be stocked daily for a typical Italian breakfast. You will enjoy wine and cheese upon arrival and three authentic Tuscan dinners (with wine included!). One very special lunch is also included in the price. Artists will be transported to different painting locations each day. Also, on the property of our accommodation, there are multiple venues for making great pictures. In the evening, the group will gather to provide support for one another....and generally just to have a good time! The artists will be free to work at their own pace, but provided with every opportunity for having a very productive week.

Included: 7 nights accommodations - single occupancy

• Breakfast baskets
• Wine and pecorino cheese upon arrival
• 3 dinners typical to the region (including wine)
• Tour of an organic farm with lunch and wine included
• Transportation of artists to group painting sights (5 days). (There is one free day, where
  transportation to the winery in Montalcino will be provided)
• Olive oil tasting
• Pasta making class
• Tour of a working local farm and tasting of products

Not included: Airfare and ground transportation to accommodation.

For more information and to register see http://www.openairitaly.com/

Classes on Drawing and Painting in Perspective

Date: Wednesday mornings on January 21, January 28, February 4, February 11, February 18, and February 25.
Time: 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
Place: CBAA Studio in Rockledge, 566 Barton Blvd, Suite 3
Instructor: Pat Bowlds, Art Director, Suntree Country Club

The knowledge of perspective is invaluable to the artist and is fundamental to all good paintings and drawings. The six-lesson series will improve your artwork immensely and lay the foundation for future projects you may have felt were beyond your ability.

The class is open to artists of all media, but the classes will be taught using pencil, pen, and watercolor. In this course, you will learn all the secrets needed to make your paintings look 3-dimensional including aerial and linear perspective as well as overlap and size and shape variations. With this very practical approach, you will learn and apply the basics using fun and interesting projects.

Subjects will include bottles, vases, books, fields, streams, roads and buildings. We will also tackle complex features of buildings including roofs, chimneys, doors, windows, arches, and stairs. As a very special project, you may draw and paint your own home or a building of your choice.

Supplies: For this class, you will need a large sketch pad (14 x 17 inches or larger), pencils (2B and HB), a pen with waterproof and archival ink (black or sepia), a gum eraser, a small T-square, a transparent ruler, and watercolor paints, brushes and watercolor paper.

Fee: The fee for the six-class series is $72 and may be paid in two installments of $36.

To Enroll: Send an email to Pat Bowlds at pbowlds@gmail.com or call her at (321) 633-9712.

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.

James Lasley in Orlando Museum of Art, 1st Thursday Exhibit

James Lasley's sculpture "The One That Got Away" was included in the Orland Museum of Art, 1st Thursday exhibition on Thursday, December 4th, 2008. He said that over 500 people attended the opening reception.

He suggests that Brevard artists look into the 1st Thursday events offered at the Orlando Museum of Art. The web site is http://www.omart.org/. The exhibit each month is based on a specific theme. At the opening they offer refreshments and musical entertainment.

To see more of Lasley's work, go to http://www.lonepinevideo.com/.

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.

News from Photographers

Mark Mittleman's Photography

The results of the Indian River Photo Club 2009 Print Exhibition are in. Two of Mark Mittleman's photographs are featured and hanging in the Studio Gallery of the Vero Beach Museum of Art. His photographs are titled "Punting in the Rain" and "Tasmanian Falls."

A third photograph is "Sydney Harbor Bridge Tour" (pictured here). He won first place in the Black and White Category of the Camera Club of Brevard's 2008 Annual Print Competition with this photograph.

The photograph of the Sydney Harbor Bridge was taken while he was touing the Sydnbey Opera House. He had a great view of the Sydney Harbor Bridge and took advantage of it. He said that there are tours to climb the bridge, both the lower and the upper levels of the steel superstructure. The photo was shot with a Nikon D200 and Nikon 18-200 lens, at 200mm at 1/1000sec at F5.7. On the upper level on the left side, someone is taking a photo of their companion.

Earl Evans Photography

Earl Evans was recently recognized for his photography. He placed two photographs in the Indian River Photo Club's 2009 Print Exhibition. They will be on display through January 4, 2009 in the Studio Gallery of the Vero Beach Museum of Art. The work titled "Sunset at Lake Washington" won third place in the landscape category. The other print to make the exhibition is another landscape titled "Into the Valley of Fire."

He also won fist place in the color photograph category in the Camera Club of Brevard's 2008 Annual Print Competition with the work, "Frosty Breakfast" (pictured here).

Congratulations to both photographers.

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.

Carol Taylor Charcoal Pencil Drawings

Carol L. Taylor has two new charcoal pencil drawings in the Strawbridge Art League's exhibit, Sparkling Things in the Henegar Center for the Arts in Historic Downtown Melbourne, Florida.


Ms. Taylor's charcoal pencil drawings, part of a series entitled Mesdames Pompes, depict the Victorian shoe inspired by a collectible Victorian Fenton glass shoe that began her glass and ceramic shoe collection. Having recently completed her Tulipa Series comprised of a collection of six charcoal drawings of the Parrot Tulip, traces of the Tulipa are discerned in the negative space of the Mesdames Pompes drawings.

For information or to commission pencil portraits suitable for corporate, clergy and personal use, please contact Carol L. Taylor at caroltaylorblackandwhite@yahoo.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.

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

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
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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

ArtWorks 2008 - A Celebration

Enjoy a view of the ArtWorks Festival. It was a great show. Beautiful weather and beautiful art.

Thanks to Nancy Dillen for the photo of David Chang and Rolly Ray Reel and thanks to Peter F. Crummey for the remainder of the pictures giving us such a wonderful feel of the festival.

Enjoy the list of the artists who received awards and the pictures. Congratulations to everyone involved for a beautiful festival.

ArtWorks of Eau Gallie 2008 Art Festival Award Winners

Best of Show $1500

Artist: Rolly Ray Reel
Medium: Mixed Media
(pictured Reel receiving his award from juror, David Chang)

2D Judge’s Choice $900

Artist: Derek Gores
Medium: Mixed Media

3D Judge’s Choice $900
Artist: Charlie Nalle
Medium: Clay

Awards of Distinction $600

Artist: Therese Ferguson
Medium: Watercolor

Awards of Distinction $600

Artist: Ken Laffal
Medium: Photography

Award of Merit $500

Artist: Dawn Miller
Medium: Pastel

Award of Merit $500

Artist: Jackie Walker
Medium: Gourds

Honorable Mention $250

Artist: Joan Turner
Medium: Watercolor

Honorable Mention $250

Artist: James (Mike) Nemnich
Medium: Oil Pastel

Honorable Mention $250

Artist: Gregory Jones
Medium: Mixed Media

Honorable Mention $250

Artist: Peg Miller
Medium: Jewelry

allaprima styling group Excellence in Pastel $150

Artist: Sandy Johnson
Medium: Pastels

The Strawbridge Art League van Dyck Memorial Award for Oils $150

Artist: Tom Powers
Medium: Oils

Art & Antique Gallery Award for Excellence $100 plus solo exhibit
at gallery

Artist: Chris Pontello Jr.
Medium: Drawing and Paintintg

Fifth Avenue Art Gallery Fay Null Memorial Award $100

Artist: Xochitl Ross
Medium: Glass

D.X. Ross Fine Art-Crafts Memorial Award $150

Artist: Joseph Caputo
Medium: Mosaic

Joe Semenuk Photography Memorial Award $150

Artist: Robert Stein
Medium: Photo

Fay Null Memorial Award $150

Artist: Nathathip Malavong
Medium: Polymer Clay, Orchids

Demonstrators’ Awards

Demonstrator of Excellence $1500

Artist: Lolly Walton

Booth #118

Medium: Watercolor

Demonstrator of Distinction $800

Artist: Dawn Miller

Booth #99

Medium: Pastel

Demonstrator of Merit $500

Artist: Jim Roberts

Booth #45

Medium: Gyotak (fish prints)

Booth Design $400

Artist: Graham Hill

Booth #34

Medium: Stainless steel mobiles

Article: Marketing Your Art #8

Selling your work online by SKC

There are so many venues online with which to sell your hand-made artistic goods, be they traditional or functional. The web offers a great deal of exposure. With so many options (eBay, etsy, online consignment store, custom store, template store, etc.) it can be hard to know where to start. Below is a high-level overview for those looking to dip their toes in.

eBay
(http://www.ebay.com/)
This auction site has been online for many years now and has grown to be a trusted resource for sellers and buyers.

Pros:
• There is plenty of documentation available via bookstores and online to get you started.
• eBay is a trusted website and well known.
• eBay records thousands of visitors a day, making your potential exposure quite great.

Cons:
• The site can be complicated given how robust the options are.
• You need to build up a reputation and positive feedback on your profile before you can offer larger ticket items.
• The site as a whole is a bit of a mish mash, offering everything from junk and trinkets to luxury homes.
• As an artist, it can be difficult to stand out among the competition.
• You have to reach a minimum positive feedback rating before being able to set prices for items rather than auctioning.
• Some buyers may never make payment, leaving you with the bill for commission to Ebay until you can resolve it with administrators.

Etsy
(http://www.etsy.com/)
Etsy has been around for a number of years now as an alternative to eBay for creative sellers and buyers seeking one-of-a kind artwork.

Pros:
• Membership is free and listing fees are pennies per item.
• The audience provided by the site are already tailored towards fine art, prints, hand-made jewelry, pottery, stained glass, sculpture, book binding, etc.
• The site is simple and intuitive.
• Using the message boards and chat rooms can give you a sense of community and often helps answer any questions new members may have.
• The appearance of the site is clean and attractive.
• The opportunities for additional exposure on the site are varied and can be quite effective.
• No commitment is required, you can close up shop at any time.

Cons:
• As with eBay, you are sharing your audience with every other seller on the site. Visitors to your store can, at the click of a button, zip to a competitor’s. This works for and against you.
• You cannot tailor your “store” within the site to match your own website look and feel. A simple banner and user icon is the extent of customizing.
• You will need to maintain your shop regularly in order to appear at the top of searches and keep the cobwebs away.
• Some artists claim they are not able to sell expensive items here – this has not been my experience. The most expensive item I have sold via my Etsy.com exposure was roughly $600.

Online Consignment Shop/Gallery

Pros:
• If the site is well established your work will get great exposure without the same competition as Ebay or Etsy.
• The store most often handles the shipping and sales, giving you commission on items sold.
• There is no need to have some kind of payment gateway set up (Paypal, Google Checkout, etc.).

Cons:
• Because there are many online boutiques and shops, you will need to make sure to find one that is well designed and curated.
• Often the store requires you to ship your artwork/items to them prior to inclusion on the site. While this can be good in the sense that they are responsible for the work and fulfilling orders, it does mean that you won’t have access to the work for shows or sales of your own.
• Giving over your artwork to an online store a long distance away can be risky. If they shut down you do run the risk of never seeing it again.

Custom-made Shop
A custom made shop would be something that you have a web designer build for you using paypal or another payment gateway to accept orders.

Pros:
• You have complete control over the look, feel, and functionality of your site.
• You do not share your audience with any other artists or shops.
• Payment acceptance options are unlimited.

Cons:
• Custom websites alone can be expensive, while custom stores and shopping carts would be well beyond the usual expense.
• Any glitches, errors, or down time is entirely up to you and your web designer to repair.
• As the site ages, certain coding may no longer work properly.
• If your web designer doesn’t build in proper security your site could be at risk for hackers.
• Maintaining security certificates can be complicated and pricey.
• Building a custom site will take more time than a normal site and depending on complexity you may need a lead time of anywhere from 3 months to a year.
• It is 100% up to you to provide marketing and exposure to recover the expense of building and maintaining the store.

Customizable Template Storefronts
(http://www.shopify.com/)

Pros:
• A template site like shopify.com has been built and tested by a team of back-end web developers and coders who maintain the inner workings and constantly work to improve and add new features – downtime and errors are rare.
• These are often well planned and intuitive systems that make building a storefront a snap.
• Shopify in particular offers a free store to start so you can test it out and “decide before you buy” and upgrade to a paid account.
• Because hundreds of people use the system, special functionalities are often shared among shop owners to enhance the buyer’s experience.
• Some online template stores also allow shop owners to sell their goods in their general market place giving the items greater exposure.
• Templates are relatively easy to customize and with a good web designer, the sky is the limit.
• Many template stores do not require a contract, if you decide to close up shop, you can do so at a moment’s notice.
• Adding products and maintaining the store are simple and don’t require knowledge of any coding.
• Upgrades in functionality to your shopping cart and order tracking system are automatic.
• Because all your order data is in one location, it is often easy to export contacts for mailing lists and marketing.
• The cost of maintaining a storefront using a template site like shopify.com is minimal and doesn’t require the extra expense of domain name purchase, hosting, or security certificates (all provided by the site).
• There is no chance of credit card purchases being abandoned before payment is captured (with shopify.com) as the system will not allow completion of an order without proper payment first.

Cons:
• To 100% customize the look of your store you will still need access to someone who knows how to design for the web.
• Limitations in functionality come with the territory although a vibrant template company will often take suggestions and work in improvements for future upgrades.
• If your template site doesn’t provide a general market place, much like a custom site, you will be responsible for driving traffic to your store.

I’m sure there are more options than those I’ve listed here today, but this at least gives you a general feel for what is available. Keep in mind that many artists have their work in a communal market place like eBay/Etsy and have their own custom or template storefront in addition.

Do you have your own etsy.com or other artwork storefront? If so, please share it with us now and if you like, tell us what you like about the system and what you feel could be improved.

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