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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.

Cuba Gallery in New Location

Cuba! Gallery of Fine Art has relocated! It is inside the 1900 Building on the corner of US 1 and New Haven Avenue, creating an elegant new gallery on the first floor in Suite # 124-A.

They equate Cuban art to a night at the Tropicana with its intriguing subject matter and exquisite execution. Cuban artists fascinate collectors and art aficionados worldwide, and since 1999, Cuba! Gallery has been one of only a handful of galleries and museums in the US that travels legally to Cuba to buy art with a license from the US Treasury Department. For the first eight years, they put the art in other people's galleries in Delray Beach and Winter Park. They are now in the third year of having our own exclusive gallery.

They regularly scour the island from Havana to Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Camaguey and other towns and cities, in search of exquisite original works. Doing business with the artists in their homes and studios, they buy the art, outright, remove the art from stretcher bars, roll them up and carry them home to reframe.

Specializing solely in the sale of art from inside Cuba, they feature figuratives, landscapes, abstracts and non-objectives, realism, surrealism, and photorealism in oil, acrylics, tempera watercolor, mixed media, collage, textile collage and original prints such as woodcuts, lino cuts, etchings and serigraphs ...all created by artists who live and work in Cuba.

Marjorie Pravden, Gallerist
Cuba! Gallery of Fine Art
1900 S. Harbor City Boulevard
First Floor, Suite 124-A
(Corner of US 1 and New Haven Avenue)
Historic Downtown Melbourne

JUNE - SEPTEMBER, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
321-729-8800
www.cubagalleryflorida.com

Events at the Downtown Gallery in Titusville

"Flamingo" by Yvette Witmore

Last call: New featured artists Yvette Whitmore and John Michael have their works on display at the Downtown Gallery in Titusville. Whitmore was one of the few chosen artists to paint two of the space shuttle replicas on display all over the Space Coast. Also featured are beautiful watercolors by Diane Cannon and hand-crafted jewelry by Barbara Evans

Also, the art students from Andrew Jackson Middle School will have works on display at the gallery until May 20th. The gallery is proud to support and promote young artists in our area.

Eighth grade art student Joel Thamert and his art teacher, Ms. Hinkel.

The Downtown Gallery is located at 225 S. Washington Avenue in historic downtown Titusville. For more information, call (321) 268-0122.

Reminder Call for Artists

Art & Antique Studio and Gallery, Melbourne, Florida, is Calling All Artists!

“Art in Miniature Show 2009"

Entries for the “Art in Miniature Show 2009” at Art & Antique Studio and Gallery ends Saturday, May 30, 2009.

Works must be delivered - received at the gallery, on Friday, May 29, noon to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 30 from noon to 4:00 p.m. No artwork will be accepted after 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2009.

Accepted mediums are oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, charcoal, graphite, collage, mono-print, pen and ink, colored pencils, mixed media, etchings, scratchboard and mounted hand painted silk. No photography or 3-D works please.

Artists may contact the Art and Antique Studio and Gallery at 321-253-5553 for further details and questions. Studio hours are 10:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily and 9:30 a.m. – 4:00p.m. on Saturdays. Prospectus and Entry Forms can be obtained by visiting the gallery at 1419 Highland Avenue or visiting the A&AS&G website at: http://www.artandantiquestudio.com

Contact:
Lolly Walton
lollyart4sale@cfl.rr.com
321-253-1941

Call for Artists from Witchita Center for the Arts

Molly Tully, the PR/Marketing Director for The Wichita Center for the Arts, has let us know about their upcoming national juried exhibition, Kansas Watercolor Society National Exhibition 2009. They are very excited about this year's show because it is the first year that it will be a national competition.

Here's an opportunity for watercolor artists to submit work. Click here for the prospectus Kansas%20prospectus.pdf. If you have trouble downloading the prospectus, email me at Lou@LouBelcher.com and I will email the pdf file to you.


You can get in touch with Molly Tully, PR/Marketing Director for the Wichita Center for the Arts at mtully@wcfta.com or (316)634-2787 ext. 214.

Find more information about The Wichita Center for the Arts at

http://www.wcfta.com/

Call For Artists (5/10/09)

Bayside Lakes Merchants Association, "Meet your Neighbor" Celebration. This event is on October 24, 2009, (10am to 4pm) and is open to artists, writers, and crafters to sell their products at the cost of $25.00 per table. The celebration will be held at the Bayside Lakes Shopping Center on Emerson Road. Thousands of people attended "Meet Your Neighbor" last year, which featured booths, drawings, entertainment, and events for children. The writers who wish to be at a table should contact Holly Vellekoop at hvellekoop@cfl.rr.com. The artists and craftspersons should contact David Worth at david.worth@worthteam.com.

Also, the Bayside Lakes Merchants Association will also be hosting a Santa Celebration on 12/12/09 and a Winter Festival on 1/16/10 with opportunities then as well. I'll provide more information on these events as it becomes available.

News from Combuco Studios International in Mims
If you have been thinking about going to open studio to create a sculpture under Yure's direction, this is the time to do it. Yure is planning on relocating the studio and foundry to Brazil in the near future (4 to 6 months). This is your opportunity to receive hands-on support from Yure to make your piece.

Come as you are. All materials and equipment are available through the studio. Materials including bronze and aluminum casting are available for a very reduced cost for students. If you have an idea you'd like to sculpt, bring photos or sketches. For more information, call (561) 228-8660 or (321) 747-9201 and for directions to the studio in Mims, Florida. The email address is info@combucostudios.com.

Mud Flats Pottery has space available
Space Available... Attention Potters: Studio space is available at Mud Flats Pottery. Wheels, extruder, slabroller and kiln firing to Cone 5-6 included in monthly fee. Space is limited. Call 951-1310.

Call for Artists - Art in Miniature Show 2009. Therese Ferguson, president, Art and Antique Studio & Gallery announced that the gallery is looking for Florida artists to participate in their Art in Miniature Show, scheduled from June 5 to June 30, 2009. This is a juried show in which prizes will be awarded.

Entries may be no larger than 12 inches framed in any direction. Entry deadline is May 24, 2009. A prospectus and entry form can be obtained by visiting the gallery or on their website at http://www.artandantiquestudio.com. Call the gallery for further information at 321-253-5553. The gallery is located at 1419 Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District, Melbourne. Studio hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays.

New Group Forming -- Mosaic Artists. A new group of mosaic artists have formally come together to combine their knowledge of mosaics and develop this art form in Brevard County. "Some of our initiatives will be to provide educational opportunities to mosaic artists, such as a June field trip to Morse Museum as well as to enhance community awareness with gallery exhibits and public art projects," states Lou Ann Weeks, local mosaic artist. Those interested in joining, should contact Lou Ann Weeks at 321-794-8157 or at lweeks@louannweeks.com.

Cape Canaveral Outdoor Artists Social. A new "all-media" art group is forming at the Cape Canaveral Library. The goal for this new "Outdoor Artists Social" is to bring like-minded creative people together for informal companionship and group painting/drawing parties at various scenic locations in our area. The group will meet at the library once a month to network and talk about art for about an hour, and then head out to paint or draw "en plein air" from mid-morning until whenever. Bring your paint brushes, pastels, pencils, pens, or whatever you need to create your art. The Outdoor Artists Social is intended to be informal and fun; artists of all levels of ability and experience are invited to come out and socialize while becoming inspired to create art. The first meeting will be on Tuesday, April 28th at 9:30 a.m. in the meeting room of the Cape Caneaveral Library. Future meeting dates are May 26th and June 23rd (both are Tuesdays) at 9:30 a.m. For more information or for the April painting/drawing location, call host Chelly Harkness at 321-432-5414 or the Cape Canaveral Library at 321-868-1101.

Space Coast Art Festival poster design contest 2009.The Space Coast Art Festival is looking for a poster design for their 46th annual festival. The festival is in November, but entries for the poster design contest are due by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2009. All work must be unpublished, original art done since 2007. You can find the complete submission guidelines at the website at http://www.spacecoastartfestival.com/. For information contact info@spacecoastartfestival.com.

Studio Time and Classes (5/17/09 issue)

Class openings available 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.

New Class Listing:
Small Group/Private Drawing classes for children of all ages.
Taught by Jill Noel, Suntree Elementary Art Teacher for 15 years.
Location: Creative Music and Art in Suntree.
When: Wednesday afternoons starting in May; 30-minute classes.
Cost: $65 per month. Call 693-2340.

Drawing and Painting in Perspective
Instructed by Pat Bowlds

Monday Mornings and Afternoons
9:00 am until 3:30 pm with lunch break

Class Dates: May 18th, June 1st, June 8th, and June15th. A makeup session will be held on June 22nd.

The knowledge of perspective is invaluable to the artist and is fundamental to good paintings and drawings. This series will improve your artwork immensely and will lay the foundation for future projects you may have felt were beyond your ability. It is open to artists of all media and skill levels, 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, overlap, color, size and shape variations and value. You will also learn how to paint shadows and reflections in perspective.

With this very practical approach, you will learn and apply the basics using fun and interesting projects. Subjects will include bottles, vases, goblets, hay bales, interior scenes, books, fields, streams, roads and buildings. We will also tackle complex features of buildings including roofs, chimneys, doors, windows, arches, and stairs. One of the projects includes painting Pat’s studio in North Carolina. As a very special project, you may draw or paint a subject of your choice or use your creative powers to personalize one of Pat’s suggestions.

This course is equivalent to eight three-hour lessons. A complete course description and supply list is available on request.

Fees: $120 (includes drawing paper and tools if paid in advance) or $15 per class. Because of our busy summer schedules, you only have to pay for those classes you can attend.

CBAA Studio
566 Barton Blvd, Suite 3
Rockledge, FL 32955Enrollment: Contact Pat by email at pbowlds@gmail.com or call her at (321) 633-9712.

Buildings and Street Scenes in Watercolor
Instructed by Pat Bowlds

Wednesday Mornings: 9:00 to 11:30
Class Dates: May 13th, 20th, and 27th
June 10th, and 17th, 24th
June 22nd (Makeup)

In this six-class series, you will learn how to paint buildings and street scenes. Pat uses a very simple approach to creating these more complex subjects using proven step by step techniques. Students should have had beginning watercolor classes, but no drawing experience is required.

In these classes, you will learn how to create textures for peeling plaster, wood siding, stone, and bricks. You will also learn how to paint doors and windows and all matter of interesting architectural features.

You will get an introduction to pen and wash techniques, a beautiful media for architectural subjects that is very easy to learn. The “French Barnyard” painting above is an example of this technique.

You will also learn some great shortcuts for using photos in your work and how to use them more effectively.

Projects will include building interiors and exteriors as well as street scenes. Subjects will include Brevard buildings and “environs.” If you prefer, you can also choose a subject of your choice and Pat will assist you with that.

A supply list is available on request.

Fees: Fees: $90 (includes Arches watercolor paper if paid in advance) or $15 per class. Because of our busy summer schedules, you only have to pay for those classes you can attend.

CBAA Studio
566 Barton Blvd, Suite 3
Rockledge, FL 32955
Enrollment: Contact Pat by email at pbowlds@gmail.com or call her at (321) 633-9712.

Beverly Pinyerd is teaching two classes of Painting on Glass at Silken Galleria in downtown Melbourne. On April 15, the class will paint a set of 6-wine glasses with a palm tree motif and on April 16, they will paint a tall, cylinder vase in a bamboo motif. Class will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Paints and brushes will be provided, but students must bring their own glass items. Call 507-4022 or 733-2788 to register.

The Artists' Guild offers Portrait/Life Drawing Sessions

The Artist's Guild of Brevard invites artists to attend their weekly Open Studio drawing sessions. Work in the medium of your choice.

Wednesdays: Portrait Drawing/Painting
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The session includes a seated model for a three-hour pose.
Fees: Guests = $8.00; members = $6.00; students free

Thursdays: Life Study
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The session begins with one minute gesture poses and progresses to two 20-minute poses.
Fees: Guests = $10.00; members = $6.00; students free.

Saturdays: Portrait/Figure
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m
The model is usually seated for one pose.
Fees: Guests = $8.00; Members = $6.00; students free.

During each session, they take a break around 11:00 a.m. for refreshments and interaction.

The Artist's Guild of Brevard is located on the third floor at 909 East New Haven Avenue (The Arcade Building) in Historic Downtown Melbourne. No RSVP is necessary -- just show up.

For additional information contact Bill McCoy at mccpaint@earthlink.net. Classes

Beverly Pinyerd teaches Beginning Watercolor at CBAA on Barton Blvd in Rockledge, Florida. The class is on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. it is an ongoing class and newcomers are welcome to join at any time. the fee is $72.00 for 6 lessons. Outline drawings are provided, so drawing skills are not required. The emphasis is on modeling, light source, and values. to register, call 321-507-4022.
Susan Kessler is teaching watercolor painting on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Art Gallery and Studio, 802 East New Haven Avenue, Melbourne. The cost is $12.00 per class. Contact Susan at (321) 723-8736 for information. (painting by Susan Kessler)

New Classes Instructed by Dr. Pat Bowlds CBAA Studio

CBAA Studio is at 566 Barton Blvd, Suite 3 Rockledge, FL 32955

Waterscapes and Seascapes Monday Afternoons: 1 pm until 4 pm March 9th through March 30th

This four-class series is open to all artists who have had beginning watercolor classes. Projects will include the Hopetown Lighthouse in Abaco, Bahamas, Lake Louise in Banff, Alberta and a tropical beach scene. Students will learn how to paint reflections, ocean waves, still water, moving water, as well as small boats.

Drawing and Painting in Perspective Wednesday Mornings: 9-11:30 am March 11th through April 29th

The knowledge of perspective is invaluable to the artist and is fundamental to good paintings and drawings. This eight-lesson series will improve your artwork immensely and lay the foundation for future projects you may have felt were beyond your ability. It is open to artists of all media and skill levels, 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, size and shape variations. Fees: $12 per class. Enrollment: Contact Pat by email at pbowlds@gmail.com or call her at (321) 633-9712.
Classes at Mud Flats Pottery
1518 - D South Babcock Street
Melbourne, Florida
(321) 951-1310

Mosaic Creations:
Learn the tricks to express yourself with mosaic. A variety of materials are used to create unique handmade works, including glass, pottery shards and pebbles.

Class size is limited, call 321-951-1310 to register.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Weekend class available.

Class fee: $80 + materials fee. 4 weeks.

Adult Beginning Pottery:
Development of form, trimming, handle pulling and unique glazing techniques will be introduced in this adult beginning wheel thrown pottery class.

Class size is limited, call 321-951-1310 to register.
Tuesday: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Thursday: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Class fee: $120 + materials fee/6 weeks

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

Drawing Classes
Artist Jini James will provide structured experiences in drawing designed to enhance your unique abilities. All levels of experience are welcome. Calling on her 30-year experiences with teaching and learning, you will be guided through planning, implementing and evaluating your work. Class will also be provided with papers unique to pencil and charcoal use. Pre-registration is required. Call 536-9339.
Classes meet at The Studio, 909 East New Haven Ave. in Historic Downtown Melbourne. Sessions start at 9:00 a.m. and end at noon. There are four sessions per series. Cost $80.

Pearl L. Ollie of "The Cultured Pearl," 1245 Florida Avenue., S; Rockledge FL 32955; (321) 536-3523; email: pearlollieartist@yahoo.com.

The new watercolor class at Freedom 7 at the Cocoa Beach Country Club; 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd.; Cocoa Beach, FL; 32931 has started. There is still room in the class for more students. The class is on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The cost is $5.00 for members using their own supplies and $10 for members using Pearl's supplies. The cost is $7.00 for non-members using their own supplies and $12.00 for non-members using Pearl's supplies. Call Pearl at 321-536-3523 to sign up or for more information. (painting by Pearl Ollie)

Pearl also has an art class for teens age 12 to 16 on Monday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The cost is $12.50 with supplies included. The class is held at her studio, The Cultured Pearl, 1245 Florida Avenue, Rockledge. Sign up is necessary. Call Pearl at 3231-536-3523.

Other classes: Pearl teaches a variety of classes to adults and to children in a variety of locations. For a complete list of Pearl's classes and to see many of her paintings, click here. Contact her for details.

Class at CBAA

Fast and loose watercolors with Diane Deshong Cannon. Classes will be held Fridays. It started October 3rd, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Central Brevard Art Association's Rockledge studio, located at 566 Barton Blvd., Suite 3. Registration is ongoing by contacting Diane at (321) 268-5734 or email deshongart@yahoo.com. Cost is $20 per class and will be taught in 8-week sessions.

Send information about classes you are offering to Lou@LouBelcher.com

Opportunities, Organizations and Services

The Artist Warehouse is open...

The Artist Warehouse is a cooperative venture between two local artists, Beth Carver and Jerry Hanzl. Their goal is to produce the highest quality giclee prints of their work and of the work of their clients.

They offer giclee printing on canvas and on watercolor paper and give a discount for multiple prints of the same image during the same printing.

They also offer

• digital capture of paintings, sculpture, and 3-D art, print and reproduction


• image preparation for Zapp and other online application services


• a variety of photographic and Photoshop services from basic image touch-up to total image restorations.

Visit their website for more information at http://www.theartistwarehouse.com/ . Or contact them to make an appointment: email Jerry at mailto:jerry@theartistwarehouse.com or Beth at beth@theartistwarehouse.com. (painting on the left is by Beth Carver; digital art on the right is by Jerry Hanzl)

Opportunities for artists in Eau Gallie. Artists looking for an inexpensive way to market their work should check out the Saturday Farm Market at the park in Eau Gallie. Richard Hendry, the Brevard Farm Market manager, welcomes artists who are willing to paint, sculpt, or otherwise create art while they sell. If that description fits you, come down to the corner of Highland and Eau Gallie at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday and set up your gear in the park. Bring your browse box, cards and prints and sell until 3 in the afternoon. All this fun will cost you just $10. If this isn't enough opportunity to sell, consider setting up a booth in the park for First Friday for just $15. You will need lights as this event lasts from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call Richard at 321-917-0721 or visit http://www.brevardfarmersmarkets.com/.

Display Pedestals and Tempered Glass Display Cubes for Sale

The relocated Mud Flats Pottery needs to downsize gallery space. Pictured here are carpenter-constructed pedestals of MDF material. They are very sturdy. All have routed edges and are painted a stock white Ben Moore paint. They are in excellent shape... assorted heights. The glass cubes are 16 by 16 of tempered glass with locking hasps. All or some available... Call Mud Flats Pottery at 951-1310.

Mark Mittleman offering services to artists. Mark Mittleman has just acquired an Epson Stylus 7880 printer capable of up to 24-inch wide prints on all kinds of media (glossy paper, watercolor paper, canvas, etc.) He is starting a custom printing business for giclee prints and reproductions and other custom prints from artists digital files. He can also photograph the two-dimensional artwork and produce prints from those files. In addition, he can supply files suitable for submission to a service for 35 mm jury slides or files for direct submission to ZAPP. For information, contact him at 321-506-7160 or mmphotoart@cfl.rr.com.

Corner covers for Framed Artwork

Don't miss this.... Are you tired of dents and scratches when you transport your artwork.

Corner Covers are made large enough to protect both narrow frames and wide detailed frames from nicks and scratches. The durable and water resistant exterior is lined with a cushioned vinyl fabric. Each cover is connected with braided elastic to fit your frame securely. A standard size set of Corner Covers will fit frames up to 24 to 36 inches and sells for $18.00. Custom sizes are available upon request. The artist or hobbyist can use them to safely transport their finished painting across town or state.

Contact: Alice Pickett at 321-259-2481 for more information.

Check it out. More art news.

I've heard from a sister site in Indian River County, called Indian River Art News. It is dedicated to reporting what is happening with the artists of that area and putting out the word about opportunities for artists. It serves the area down to Stuart. Have a look at the monthly newsletter at http://www.indianriverartnews.com/.

Great Opportunity for Artists: Sevenartists.com is the newest creation from http://www.digitalartbyjerry.com/, local artist Jerry Hanzl. He is offering a free web page to local artists on http://www.sevenartists.com/, in an attempt to draw more attention to the great talent in our area. If you have an existing website, he will create a lead-in page from the site. If it is your only web presence, Jerry will give you a more involved page. His service is free and done in his spare time, donations are accepted. It is on a first-come, first-serve basis and subject to review. Email Jerry at jerryhanzl@yahoo.com and join the seven. If you're trying to create a presence on the Internet, here's an opportunity for you. (Digital art by Jerry Hanzl)

Organizations and Meetings:

• Brevard Porcelain Artists monthly meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at the Salvation Army, Hickory Street, Melbourne. The meeting begins at 9:30 am and visitors are welcome. Contact: 321-255-3746.


• Brevard Watercolor Society: The Brevard Watercolor Society meeting is on the second Saturday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September and November) at 1:00pm at the Satellite Beach Civic Center, Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach.


• Central Brevard Art Association: Meetings of the Central Brevard Art Association are on the 1st Saturday of the month at 1:00p.m. at 566 Barton Blvd, Suite 3, Rockledge.


• Florida Chalk Artists Association: The Florida Chalk Artists have two April events. They are April 18, 2009 RotaryFest in Orlando Florida and April 25 and 26, Central Florida Fair in Orlando Florida. For more information go to http://www.floridachalkartists.org/.


• Strawbridge Art League: The Strawbridge Art League meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm in the ballroom of the Henegar Center for the Arts on New Haven Avenue, Melbourne.
• Titusville Art League: Meetings of the Titusville Art League are scheduled for the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:45pm at 1421 Draa Road, Titusville.

Mother's Day Sale at Highway Grrls

Sunday is the big day to celebrate your mom and what better way to do it than with original art? Robin Rothrock will be in the the Highway Grrls Gallery and Studio Saturday from 11:00 to 3:00 PM with some refreshing champagne punch and cookies so stop on by. She has some new little prints of some of her favorite larger paintings including "At Home In Satellite Beach". Prints are a very affordable $20.

She also has some beautiful original hearts that are $50. What better way to tell your mom you love her than with an great "heart" painting?

Come by and enjoy punch, cookies and some very creative gift ideas for mom! And remember the wonderful Eau Gallie Florist is just down the block with some GREAT floral arrangements and lovely water fountains and lots of other creative gifts!

Come on out and celebrate Mother's Day with art this Saturday in the beautiful and interesting Eau Gallie Arts District!

Highway Grrls Gallery and Studio is located at 1414 Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District. www.robinrotherock.com

Brevard Art News - May 3, 2009

Note to readers... In an effort to make Brevard Art News serve you better, Brevard Art News will have a new look and new features in a week or two.

One of the changes is that each item will be posted individually. 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, 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, just wanted to give you a heads-up that some great changes are coming. Watch for them and thanks for your patience during the transition.

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

• Events at Downtown Gallery in Titusville
• Pilates E.D.G.E. to Feature Artwork
• Art Gallery and Studio
• Exhbiit News
• Call for Artists

Classes

• Studio Times and Classes
• Opportunities, Organizations and Services

Articles

Brevard Art News is now using Twitter.com

(As of this morning, 5/3/09, Brevard Art News had 142 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.

Art Show and Sale at Rockledge Garden

Be sure to come by Rockledge Garden on Saturday, May 9, 2009, between 9 and 4. In addition to the wonderful abience of the garden, artists will be displaying their work. There will be painters, sculptors, pottery, fabric art, baskets, cards, photography, digital art and more. Rockledge Garden is located just south of Rocklegde on Hwy. U.S. 1. Some of the artists participating include: Pearl Ollie, Rafael Picon, Jerry Hanzl, Rudy Pacarro, Dij Pacarro, Lou Belcher, Violoa Pace Knudsen, and more. See you there.

Pilates E.D.G.E. Event to Feature Artwork

The artwork of Karen Lewis, Deb Oller and Luke Andrews will be shown at both the Friday night cocktail party and the Saturday part of the Pilates event.This is an annual community event to celebrate the life of Joseph Pilates.

Cocktail Party: Friday, May 8, 2009, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Villa Tropicale; 10350 South Tropical Trail, Merritt Island.

On May 8, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., join Pilates EDGE in hosting a day of Pilates fundraiser for The Women's Center of Brevard (http://www.womenscenterinbrevard.org/).

Check in from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Villa Tropicale. Pilates classes available for all skill levels throughout the day.
- Please RSVP with how many guests you are bringing with you
- Pilates events and barbecue for the entire family
- Bring bathing suits for swimming and playing on the water slide.
- Raffle items and silent auction with 100% of proceeds going to The Women's Center of Brevard
- Begin the day at 8:30 with a 2-mile power walk to Villa Tropicale. Meet at oars and Paddles Park, Indian Harbour Beach east of Mthers Bridge. If you miss the wolk, valet parking at Villa Tropicale, 10350 S. Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, Florida.
- Adults $30; kids (0 to 18 years) free; Call 259-5505

For more information and to register, go online to http://www.pilatesedgeusa.com/

Call for Artists

Bayside Lakes Merchants Association, "Meet your Neighbor" Celebration. This event is on October 24, 2009, (10am to 4pm) and is open to artists, writers, and crafters to sell their products at the cost of $25.00 per table. The celebration will be held at the Bayside Lakes Shopping Center on Emerson Road. Thousands of people attended "Meet Your Neighbor" last year, which featured booths, drawings, entertainment, and events for children. The writers who wish to be at a table should contact Holly Vellekoop at hvellekoop@cfl.rr.com. The artists and craftspersons should contact David Worth at david.worth@worthteam.com.

Also, the Bayside Lakes Merchants Association will also be hosting a Santa Celebration on 12/12/09 and a Winter Festival on 1/16/10 with opportunities then as well. I'll provide more information on these events as it becomes available.

News from Combuco Studios International in Mims
If you have been thinking about going to open studio to create a sculpture under Yure's direction, this is the time to do it. Yure is planning on relocating the studio and foundry to Brazil in the near future (4 to 6 months). This is your opportunity to receive hands-on support from Yure to make your piece.

Come as you are. All materials and equipment are available through the studio. Materials including bronze and aluminum casting are available for a very reduced cost for students. If you have an idea you'd like to sculpt, bring photos or sketches. For more information, call (561) 228-8660 or (321) 747-9201 and for directions to the studio in Mims, Florida. The email address is info@combucostudios.com.

Mud Flats Pottery has space available
Space Available... Attention Potters: Studio space is available at Mud Flats Pottery. Wheels, extruder, slabroller and kiln firing to Cone 5-6 included in monthly fee. Space is limited. Call 951-1310.

Call for Artists - Art in Miniature Show 2009. Therese Ferguson, president, Art and Antique Studio & Gallery announced that the gallery is looking for Florida artists to participate in their Art in Miniature Show, scheduled from June 5 to June 30, 2009. This is a juried show in which prizes will be awarded.

Entries may be no larger than 12 inches framed in any direction. Entry deadline is May 24, 2009. A prospectus and entry form can be obtained by visiting the gallery or on their website at http://www.artandantiquestudio.com. Call the gallery for further information at 321-253-5553. The gallery is located at 1419 Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District, Melbourne. Studio hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays.

New Group Forming -- Mosaic Artists. A new group of mosaic artists have formally come together to combine their knowledge of mosaics and develop this art form in Brevard County. "Some of our initiatives will be to provide educational opportunities to mosaic artists, such as a June field trip to Morse Museum as well as to enhance community awareness with gallery exhibits and public art projects," states Lou Ann Weeks, local mosaic artist. Those interested in joining, should contact Lou Ann Weeks at 321-794-8157 or at lweeks@louannweeks.com.

Cape Canaveral Outdoor Artists Social. A new "all-media" art group is forming at the Cape Canaveral Library. The goal for this new "Outdoor Artists Social" is to bring like-minded creative people together for informal companionship and group painting/drawing parties at various scenic locations in our area. The group will meet at the library once a month to network and talk about art for about an hour, and then head out to paint or draw "en plein air" from mid-morning until whenever. Bring your paint brushes, pastels, pencils, pens, or whatever you need to create your art. The Outdoor Artists Social is intended to be informal and fun; artists of all levels of ability and experience are invited to come out and socialize while becoming inspired to create art. The first meeting will be on Tuesday, April 28th at 9:30 a.m. in the meeting room of the Cape Caneaveral Library. Future meeting dates are May 26th and June 23rd (both are Tuesdays) at 9:30 a.m. For more information or for the April painting/drawing location, call host Chelly Harkness at 321-432-5414 or the Cape Canaveral Library at 321-868-1101.

Space Coast Art Festival poster design contest 2009.The Space Coast Art Festival is looking for a poster design for their 46th annual festival. The festival is in November, but entries for the poster design contest are due by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2009. All work must be unpublished, original art done since 2007. You can find the complete submission guidelines at the website at http://www.spacecoastartfestival.com/. For information contact info@spacecoastartfestival.com.

Books

Here's a book you might want to check out

I have just heard from Francine Silverman that her book, Talk Radio Wants You: An Intimate Guide to 700 Shows and How to Get Invited (McFarland & Co, 2009), is about to be published. She'll be in Wellington in N. Palm Beach the first part of her trip to Florida between February 24 and March 7 and in Hollywood during the second half of that week.

The book isn't available yet, but should be by the time she visits Florida. Here's a blurb about the book:

Talk Radio Wants You: An Intimate Guide to 700 Shows and How to Get invited (McFarland & Co. 2009) seeks to bridge the gap between show hosts and prospective guests, providing a reference guide to roughly 700-talk radio shows from the U.S. and around the world. Entries are organized under categories of show themes, including religion, travel, addiction and recovery, sports, entertainment, and many more. The book also includes information on many of Talkers Magazine's Top 250-Radio Talk Shows, interview tips for radio guests, and tips for conducting a radio interview over the phone.

Author Francine Silverman is an on-line publicist and radio host who lives in Riverdale, New York. Her book is available for pre-publication ordering at http://www.amazon.com/. And she has a website at http://www.bookpromotionnewsletter.com/ that may be of interest to authors and artists attempting to market their work. There are articles available there.

Windows of Enduring Color

The second book about the works of Preston Studios by Wardell Publications is now in full distribution. Entitled Windows of Enduring Color, it features over 80 color plates much like the first book in 2002, Windows of Enduring Beauty. Many local Space Coast homes are included with luscious "Architectural Digest" quality images showing the art glass in its full context.

Windows of Enduring Color and Windows of Enduring Beauty can now be found on amazon.com

Renee Decator's book, Road Trip, impressions of a memory is available. It is a compilation of artwork and stories inspired by a road trip she took last summer with her 86-year-old father and 18-year-old son. They went to the roots of her father's childhood in the mountains of West Virginia and Kentucky. The book contains 60 pages of art and stories. It can be purchased at the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery in Eau Gallie or at her website: http://www.shop.reneedecator.com/ or if you are local, you can purchase it directly from the artist by emailing her at decatjr@aol.com.

Pieces of 8: Hot off the press!! The Masters' Pieces, a compilation of well-loved art as copied by The Pieces of 8, is now available for purchase. Sixteen master artists are chronicled with over 30-full color photographs of the paintings. The local women: Jini James, Carol Schiff, Denette Schweikert, Mary Warnick, Carmen Beecher, Suzanne Peiffer, Donna Vines, and Cindy Michaud set out to closely study the techniques and styles of the greatest of the great by copying their work. The resulting show has been exhibited several times as "Friends and Faux" and will appear once again in November 2008 at the Melbourne Beach Public Library. A great gift for an art lover or someone just learning about the masters, the book is only $14.00 and can be ordered by going to http://www.piecesof8.net/ and clicking on the small copy of the book.

From Painting to Book Cover

Book signing and Art Opening scheduled for Friday March 20th, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. David Johansson is launching his book Skin of Sunset, and Nancy Dillen will be display some of her paintings at LoPressionism Art Gallery at 1002 East New Haven in downtown Melbourn. You are invited tot attend.

One of Nancy Dillen's paintings, "Lay By," owned by Brevard Community College English professor and author David Johansson, is going to be on the cover of his first novel, Skin of Sunset. The book will be published by Squire Press on March 21, 2009. Also, David wrote to Dillen stating "...at the last minute I wrote your painting into the book - the lead female character is a painter herself - and her 'take' on her (your) work may amuse you."

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