Brevard Art News - April 12, 2009

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In this issue:

• Events
• Classes
• Articles
• Other

Events

Last Call....

Pine Needle Baskets by Viola Knudsen and Quest Students

Living Lagoon Festival 2009... Don't miss this event.

Presented by and featuring the Indialantic Elementary Quest Students

When: April 15, 2009 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Radisson Suite Hotel Oceanfront, Indialantic; 3101 N. Hwy. A1A; Melbourne. The event is free and open to the public.
What: Silent Art Auction to benefit local environmental organizations.

It's this Wednesday. Come celebrate our local waterway, the Indian River Lagoon. The event is open to the public.

It's a special Silent Auction and Event: The reception and silent auction will feature the artwork of the students and of professional artists.

Sue Tuttle (potter), Viola Pace Knudsen (painter and pine-needle basket artist), Betsy Heath (glass artist), Leann Arnett (artist and art teacher at Indialantic Elementary), and Kathy Gitlin (fabric artist) collaborated with the students in the Quest program to create works of fine art that will be available at the silent auction on April 15th. In addition donated works by area fine artists will be available as well. Please come out and support this event. The proceeds of the project will go to local environmental charities. If you have questions contact robb.robin@brevardschools.org. (Thanks to Jim Angy for the photograph).

Birds of a Feather by Lloyd Behrendt

Florida Business Band and Lloyd Behrendt exhibit work. There will be a debut art exhibit and reception at Florida Business Bank at 340 North Harbor City Boulevard, Melbourne. They will exhibit the art installation Birds of a Feather in partnership with Florida artist and historian Lloyd Behrendt of Blue Sawtooth Studio in Malabar. Behrendt uses an unusual medium -photo oils-technique to create his art. Originally developed in the late 1800's, it makes use of black and white film images painted with transparent oils. The subjects are uniquely Florida-based, and this show joins two of his series: Space Launch and Wildlife. The work will show from April 30th thru May 30th. There will be a wine and cheese opening reception on Thursday, April 30th, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the bank. The public is invited.

For SaleLarge Mayline Flat File: 5 drawers, black, size 54 x 42 x 16. Factory second with some dings and scratches. No base. Price $675. Call Cecily Cain at 723-6463 or emil at ccain7@cfl.rr.com.

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.

Upcoming event. The Rotary Club of Indialantic is holding its 7th Annual Fund Raising Event, Saturday, May 2nd, 2009. It will include wine tasting, gourmet food and music. The event will be held at the home of Arturo and Susan Encharte, 2760 Riverside Dr., Indialantic, starting at 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Purpose: To raise funds to help support the Sue M. Pridmore Center for Women and Children. The center is located on the grounds of the Salvation Army on Hickory Street in Melbourne and provides shelter, food, and spiritual support to homeless women with or without children. The center also provides training in a wide range of life skills in order for women to successfully transition into our community.

Proceeds will also be allotted to the Rotary Foundation which provides financial assistance through scholarships to South Brevard High School seniors as well as other charitable organizations.

Sponsorship levels begin at $100 and go to $1000, which awards tickets to the event. For more information, contact Sue Tyson Parker 321-749-4684 or Jock Walker, 321-727-1519. Checks can be mailed to the Rotary Club of Indialantic P.O. Box 033134 Indialantic, Florida 32903

Chase the "Blues" away with the J.U.G.S. art exhibition at the Melbourne Beach Library. Six local, award-winning artists, calling themselves the J.U.G.S. (Just Us Girls Society), are having their fourth annual art exhibition at the Melbourne Beach Library running through May 4th. The exhibit will be held in the library's conference rooms and is open to the public. A variety of mediums will be on display. Artists are: Vicki Limberis from Melbourne Beach, Jeanne Painter Johnson, Janet Loper and Jackie Ryan from Satellite Beach and Pat Hemphill and Diana Greco from Rockledge.

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.

Results of the Titusville Spring Show:

Oil/Acrylic/Oil Pastel

• Best of Show: Linda Graham
• 2nd Place: AnnaJo Vahle
• 3rd Place: Carlo Ripaldi
  

Watercolor

• 1st Place: Jeanette Drake
• 2nd Place : Therese Ferguson
• 3rd Place: Connie Marshall

Pastel

• 1st Place: Barbara Smythers
• 2nd Place: Wanda Hicks
• 3rd Place: Bob Pariseau

Mixed Media/Collage

• 1st Place: Bonita Ross
• 2nd Place: Helen Wheatley
• 3rd Place: Rosella Blackford

Photography/Digital Art

• 1st Place: Laura Lyons
• 2nd Place: Heidi Thamert
• 3rd Place: Dale Nichols

Sculpture/3D Art

• 1st Place: Yure deAlencar
• 2nd Place: Mindy Colton
• 3rd Place: Rafael Picon

Colored Pencil/Graphite/Pen & Ink

• 1st Place: Melvin Finger
• 2nd Place: Jeanne Painter Johnson
• 3rd Place Pam Mitchell

Congratulations to all these wonderful artists.

Contemplation 12x12 inch silk painting by Jo-Ann Jensen

Congratulations to Jo-Ann Jensen.

Jo-Ann Jensen, mixed media artist from Cape Canaveral, was awarded second place at the Gallery 14's juried show, Small is Big, in Vero Beach. Fifty-five artists participate in this annual event. All work was under 12 inches in size. Jo-Ann's piece, Contemplation, was also one of the first to sell during the show, which opened on March 3 and ran through March 28th. Gallery 14 is located at 1911 14th Avenue in the historic district of downtown Vero Beach. To see more of Jo-Ann's work, visit her website at http://www.joannjensen.com/.

Indian River Potters Guild at 1542 Guava Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District in Melbourne opens it doors. Valerie Karas renovated the building at 1542 Guava Avenue to create a pottery studio and gallery for ceramic artists wishing to work in a cooperative, well-equipped environment. The gallery will carry work from current members, Lauren Ball, Kris Darby, Kathie Frank, Valerie Karas, Marg Kuhl, Jean Thomas, and Don Whitehouse. Ceramic artists looking for a state-of-the-art studio should drop by and take a tour. For information, call vkaras@cfl.rr.com.

Exhibits: The Art and Antique Studio. "Gardens in Watercolor" by artist Debbie Johnson is featured during the month of April at the Art and Antique Studio and Gallery on Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District in Melbourne.

Debbie recently moved to Melbourne from Michigan. She was born and raised in Greenville, Michigan. In February 2004, Debbie transitioned from commercial art to fine art. She began showing her paintings at street fairs and local galleries. In 2008, she moved to Melbourne where her artwork is growing in style and subject matter.

Her watercolors blend her passion for painting and her love of nature to capture the fleeting moments of beauty the world provides. She is available for commissions as well as workshops, garden tours, and speaking engagements. For a preview of her art, visit her website at http://watercolorworksart.com/.

Her work will be featured at Art and Antique Studio and Gallery throughout April. For more information call 321-253-5553.

Art Expressions. Stop by Art Expressions Fine Custom Framing. See art and photography exhibits and the pearl gallery. Art Expressions is located at 1404 Highland Avenue in the Eau Galley Arts District.

Fifth Avenue Art Gallery. Jerry Lanhan debuts new exhibit. Jerry Lanham is debuting his exhibition "Color & Movement" at the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery in the Eau Gallie Arts District in Melbourne during the month of April. Lanham's paintings engage viewers so they experience them with every sense. This is the largest collection of Lanham's original artwork presented in one location. See why collectors become addicted to his dynamic, high impact color exemplified in these acrylic and mixed media pieces.

Highway Grrls Gallery and Studio, 1414 Highland Avenue; Melbourne, Florida. The Highway Grrls is very pleased to present the impressionistic landscapes of Luke Andrews who has just returned home after an eight-year-painting jaunt in Italy. Luke has several canvases of local landscapes, including Cocoa Village, Merritt Island and Cocoa Beach. You can visit his website at http://www.lukeandrewsart.com/. Also go to Robin Rothrock's website at http://www.robinrothrock.com/.

Harris Gallery at the King Center. BCC Melbourne Student Show will hang in the Harris Gallery during April. It features the work of the Brevard Community College students. The BCC Melbourne Student Show will be on exhibit throughout the month of April. Be sure to stop by to see the works created by these talented students.

Art Gallery and Studio. Laura Rabbitts is the Artist of the Month for the month of April. Her favorite medium is water-based oils on canvas. She enjoys doing portraitures. You can see her work at 802 E. New Haven Avenue in Historic Downtown Melbourne. The gallery is also open from 11:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday.

Note: The Art Gallery and Studio has room for two or three Memberships and Associate Levels of Membership to join the gallery at $75.00 per month. The gallery is a cooperative featuring artists working in acrylics, jewelry, oil, photography, porcelain, watercolor, wood, pottery, and basketry. If interested, call Diane Koenig at 501-5835.


Juan Arroyo featured artist. Oil Painting artist Juan Arroyo is the featured artist at the DeGroodt Library for the month of April. He is also on the cover of Senior Scene Magazine for the month of April and is exhibiting at Holmes Regional Medical Center Gallery through the BCA program. To contact him call 321-216-1676. (painting of butterflies by Juan Arroyo)

It's called Ambition... Russ Taylor is doing 100 paintings on subject matter within one mile of his house. Check it out on his new blog at http://rtaylorart.blogspot.com/. Click on the Post (atom) on his blog so you can check back frequently to see how he's doing.

LoPressionism Gallery in Historic Downtown Melbourne. Spring is here, and they are celebrating the season of new life with a new show, Dark Dreams & Lighthearted Themes. With fanciful paintings that reach into your imaginative side, the show will feature works by Luke Andrews, Marina Koloeridi, Sandra Bottinelli, Nicholas Bustamante and Laura Beatty. The opening reception will be held on April 17th from 6-9pm at LoPressionism Gallery in the building they share with the Christmas Cottage. Whimsy and the sublime are reality and dreams come to life in a world of fantasy. Here you can find hope and humor in darkness, and be calmed by light and laughter. Imaginative landscapes and bizarre characters fill this show with danger and delight. Call (321) 722-6000 for details. This exhibit will run from April 17th to June 19th.

Eulaine Eri is the Featured Artist. For the months of March and April at the Central Brevard Library on Forrest Avenue in Cocoa, Florida, Eulaine Eri is the featured artist. She is displaying several of her latest original abstract works in mixed media. An award winning artist, Eulaine is an experimental artist residing in Merritt Island, Florida, and Franklin, Pennsylvania. Eulaine studied art while living in Europe and continues to study in the United States. Eulaine enjoys painting impressionism and contemporary abstracts. She exhibits and teaches painting using mixed media and with dyes on silk. Eulaine is an Advisor on the Board of Directors, Central Brevard Art Association, Rockledge, Florida She was awarded First Place with a Blue Ribbon at the City of Cape Canaveral Fine Art Show in January with her abstract, "Toy Soldier." This painting is part of the display presently at the Central Brevard Library. Phone: 321-298-9741 Email: ARTbyEULAINE@aol.com

Brevard Art Museum
New at the Brevard Art Museum Piecing it Together - The mixed media constructions in Piecing it Together are works by artists Catherine Bergmann, Rocky Bridges, Jette Clover, Greg Jones, Elizabeth Murray, Hanne Niederhausen, Gail Mitchell, Tony Savoie, Margaret Steward, Genna Watson, John Whipple, and Lynn Whipple. This group of artists explores the boundaries of creating through joyful constructions, innovative use of found materials, and playful visual and verbal language. These artists use recycled materials in a new way.

Museum Monday
Monday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m.
Author Sally Settle Barrow speaks about early Florida history and her book, Shadow of the Lone Cypress: One Man's Florida. Museum Monday is a series of programs sponsored by the Brevard Art Museum Guild. Light refreshments are served.

Sang Roberson
April 17 - May 3, 2009
Sang Roberson's burnished, soft-shouldered, lidded containers blend the definitions of boxes and vessels. The subtle, earthily refined forms and surfaces of Roberson's containers have often been referenced to Asian ceramics. Slide lecture and gallery walk: Friday, April 17 at 4:00 p.m. with an exhibition reception following from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Galleries

Viola Pace Knudsen and Alice Ahrens exhibit at Silvestros. Save the date. On Sunday, April 26, 2009, there will be a Meet and Greet for artists Alice Ahrens and Viola Pace Knudsen at Silvestro's at 2039 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, Florida 32931. (321) 783-4853. http://www.silvestros.com/. Come to Silvestro's and visit with the artists whose great artwork adorns their banquet room. There will be free hors d'oeuvres and a 2 for 1 happy hour. (Turtle painting by Alice Ahrens) Spring is Here… Time for Tulipa. Carol L. Taylor is exhibiting her drawings at the allaprima styling group, 1540 Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District, Melbourne, Florida, now through April 30, 2009. Carol Taylor’s charcoal pencil drawings, Tulipa, Preparing the Bouquet and Emerging from the Night are part of her Tulipa Series comprised of a collection of charcoal pencil drawings of the red and white Parrot Tulip. To view the drawings, please contact local artist Karen Lewis, allaprima styling group, at (321) 255-5300. For further information, please contact Carol L. Taylor via e-mail at caroltaylorblackandwhite@yahoo.com and visit her Website: http://www.caroltaylorblackandwhite.com/

Opportunities...

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.

Faces of Brevard Take In. The Strawbridge Art League will take in artwork for its exhibit Faces of Brevard. The take in is scheduled for May 2, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the ballroom of the Henegar Center for the Arts at 625 E. New Haven Avenue in Historic Downtown Melbourne. This is a juried show. All entries must be of faces (eyes, noses, mouths, etc.). Awards will be for Best of Show, Photography and Digital, Fine Art, Pop Art, and Illustrative Art. If you have questions, contact Heidi Stocker at anythingispossible@yahoo.com.

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 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.

Teaching opportunity. Indian Harbour Recreation Center is looking to put together their annual summer program for kids. They are looking for an art teacher (watercolor or other) to teach kids during the summer. The schedule is flexible and the artist can customize the program. If interested in looking into this possibility, contact Kristin Cusimano at 321-773-0552 or Kcusimano@Indianharbour.org or her assistant Ms. Artz.

Call to Artists. The Art in State Buildings Program at the University of Florida is now advertising for a public art opportunity. You can find the call to artists (a request for qualifications) at www.arts.ufl.edu/asb/ on the "home" page and the "call to artist" page.

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.

Call for entries from the Brevard Art Museum.

The Brevard Art Museum presents Take Out from May 15 to July 12, 2009. Using the humble take-out container as a jumping off point. Artists are invited to create artwork.

For the prospectus for this exhibit click here. The submission deadline is April 30, 2009. So, get to work. If you'd like more information email the museum at info@brevardartmuseum.org.

Free Market at Manatee Park. A free market event is scheduled on Melbourne Avenue in Melbourne from 1:00 to 4:00 on the last Sunday of every month. Everyone is invited and it's a place to give away and receive items completely free. It doesn't have to be just material items, it can be community info or music or just painting out in the open for all to enjoy. Bring food, music, clothes, furniture, toys, skills and thrills and anything else you can give, share or barter. At the free market, goods and services are available at no cost. Like a garage sale and fair together, but better. If you have nothing, that's fine. If you have something to bring, that's fine. but no need to trade. It's all for free. Look them up on facebook. Its The Free Market of Melbourne/Palm Bay, Florida.

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:

April 16, 2009: Nora Halloran

April 23, 2009: Frtis Van Eeden, Demo

April 30, 2009: Judy McNamara, Demo

Be sure to watch the great talent in Brevard.

Watercolor. The Art Association of Jackson Hole is a non-profit arts education school that hosts renowned artists to teach Visiting Artist Workshops in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This coming June 15 through 19, 2009, they will be running a Figurative Watercolor Workshop: Painting from Photographs with Ted Nuttall. For more information, go to http://www.jacksonholeworkshops.org/painting/nutall.htm

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

Brevard Art News - March 22, 2009

The 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:

• Last Call
• News for the Week
• Galleries and Exhibits
• Artist Profile - Karen Lewis
• Events
• Studio Times and Classes
• Opportunities, Organizations, and Services
• Books

Last Call....
Three Artists are Participating in the Spring Parade of Homes

It's this week... Zoe Mac, Fred Garbotz (Rockledge Design Studio), and Preston Studios will all have major works featured in the stunning new home created by Charles Boyd in Cocoa Beach. A long-time builder/developer, Charlie is once again showing something uniquely new and fresh on the Space Coast - a home not quite link any other - the views are spectacular, as are the details in the baths, kitchen and various appointments. Contact the HBCA for more details at 254-3700.

Call for Entries Titusville Art League's 45th Annual Spring Show

All local area artists, TAL members, and Central Florida artists are invited to submit artwork to the 45th Annual Titusville Art League Spring Show.

Take In: Tuesday, March 24th, 2009, 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 25th, 2009, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Show Exhibit Hours: Thursday, March 26 thru Saturday, March 28, 2009: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Clarion Inn - Kennedy Space Center, 4951 S Washington Street, Titusville, FL 32780
Cost: $20 per entry/members, limit of three entries per medium. $25 per entry/non-members, limit of three entries per medium. You may join at registration and become a member.

Categories: Up to 3 entries per artist per category. • Oil, Acrylics, and Oil Pastels • Watercolor • Pastel • Mixed Media and Collage • Photography and Digital Art • Sculpture and 3-Dimensional Art • Colored Pencil, Graphite, Pen and Ink

Prizes: $500 Best of Show; $300 First, each category; $200 Second, each category; $100 Third, each category; Merit Awards - Judge’s Discretion Ribbon.

Download the prospectus from the TAL website: www.nbbd.com/godo/tal Contact: Show chair Connie Allen at 321.482.6413 if you have further questions.

3rd Annual Cape Canaveral Art and Craft Festival

The Cape Canaveral Art and Craft Festival will take place at beautiful Manatee Park, right of Thurm Blvd. Manatee Park is one of the top local and tourist attractions on the East Coast at Cape Canaveral. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet the artists and see their works of sculpture, paintings hand made jewelry, pottery, photography and more.

The Downtown Gallery. Visit The Downtown Gallery of Titusville at 335 S. Washington Avenue in Historic Downtown Titusville. The Astronaut High School's Advanced Art students artwork will be hanging and on display for the month of March at The Downtown Gallery. For information call 321-268-0122.

Viola Knudsen exhibits at Sylvestros

Viola Knudsen has a dozen paintings hanging at Sylvestros at 2039 N. Atlantic Avenue in Cocoa Beach. She will have a meet and greet in May. More information on this closer to the time.

Teaching opportunity

Indian Harbour Recreation Center is looking to put together their annual summer program for kids. They are looking for an art teacher (watercolor or other) to teach kids during the summer. The schedule is flexible and the artist can customize the program. If interested in looking into this possibility, contact Kristin Cusimano at 321-773-0552 or Kcusimano@Indianharbour.org or her assistant Ms. Artz.

Space Coast Art Festival poster design contest 2006.

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.

News of the Week

Congratulations to award-winning photographers.

The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery announced the winners to their juried art show, "Photographers of Central Florida." This exhibit features the works from photographers of the Central Florida region.

There will be a People's Choice Award given at the end of the month, so stop by the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery to vote for your favorite. The show runs through the end of the month at 1470 Highland Avenue in the Olde Eau Gallie section of Melbourne.

First Place in Photographers of Central Florida
Jeanee James of Merritt Island
Humble Grace

Second Place in Photographers of Central Florida
Johny Alives of Rockledge
Night Blooming Cereus

Third Place in Photographers of Central Florida

Dawkins Leffel of Melbourne

Silent Splendor

For Sale

Large mayline Flat File. 5 drawers, black, size 54 x 42 x 16. Factory second with some dings and scratches. No base. Price $675. Call Cecily Cain at 723-6463 or email at ccain7@cfl.rr.com.

Call for entries from the Brevard Art Museum

The Brevard Art Museum presents Take Out from May 15 to July 12, 2009. Using the humble take-out container as a jumping off point. Artists are invited to create artwork.

For the prospectus for this exhibit click here. The submission deadline is April 30, 2009. So, get to work. If you'd like more information email the museum at info@brevardartmuseum.org.

10th Annual Young Artists Juried Exhibition

The Strawbridge Art League is sponsoring a student juried exhibit, which will be on display in the Henegar Center for the Arts from Saturday, March 14th to Sunday, April 12, 2009.

Watch for it: Horse Creek Pottery Spring Show

You won't believe the beautiful work of these artists. The potters participating in the show and sale are

Carol Evans, Susan Margaritondo, Rachelle Raphael, Bill Emans, Don Whitehouse, Kris Darby, Chuck Wofford, Cass Scopino, Ann White, Lisa Shepperd, Raynette Connelly, Yavor Gonev, and new to the group is Don Wessel.

Save the date of March 28 (rain or shine) from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Horse Creek Pottery at 6390 Anderson Way; Melbourne Florida 32940. Horse Creek Potter is approximately 1 mile north of the Pineda Causeway off US 1. For information, call 242-2162.

Art in the Park Chocolate Festival

The Zonta Club of Melbourne's Emerging Artist Program Art in the Park Chocolate Festival is on Sunday March 29th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Front Street Park in Melbourne (near the Chart House. Don't miss the outstanding work of painters Bill McCoy, Barbara Perlmutter, and Phil Burdick, the work of enamalist Sean Alton, glass artists Heidi Stocker and Nancy Botts, mixed media artists Joe Dunham, Panther, and pat Frazier, clay artists Jill Noel, Kim Church and Eddie Rickenback, photographers John Medeiors and Steve Edmunds and jewelers George Rogan and Pam McLean to name a few. This year a "Peoples Choice Award" will be chosen by the art patrons and will be sponsored in Zonta's 3rd Emerging Artist event in either the upcoming Masters of Art Festival in Melbourne in October or the ArtWorks Eau Gallie Festival in November. For more information, go to http://www.zontaspacecoast.org/.

The Orlando Museum of Art presents "A Touch of Glass" at their 1st Thursday event on 4/2/09 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.. This is an exploration of how the masterpiece craftsmanship and ornate beauty of glass has shaped our lives through utilitarian use to fine art. Listen to the instrumental ensemble of The Forefathers - an energizing and uplifting blend of experimental American and world fusion musical genres. Admission is $10, always free for OMA members, and includes access to the OMA's featured exhibition Therman Statom: Stories of the New World. Parking is free at Orlando Loch Haven Park. For more information, call (407) 896-4231 x260 or visit http://www.omart.org/.

Free Market

At Manatee Park on Melbourne Avenue in Melbourne from 1:00 to 4:00 on the last Sunday of every month a free market event is scheduled. Everyone is invited and it's a place to give away and receive items completely free. It doesn't have to be just material items, it can be community info or music or just painting out in the open for all to enjoy. Bring food, music, clothes, furntiure, toys, skills and thrills and anything else you can give, share or barter. At the free market, goods and services are available at no cost. Like a garage sale and fair together, but better. If you have nothing, that's fine. If you have something to bring, that's fine. but no need to trade. It's all for free. Look them up on facebook. Its The Free Market of Melbourne/Palm Bay, Florida.

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 March:

March 26, 2009 - Charles Corbeil, Photography; Japheth Light, Tridoku

Be sure to watch the great talent in Brevard.

Watercolor

The Art Association of Jackson Hole is a non-profit arts education school that hosts renowned artists to teach Visiting Artist Workshops in Janckson Hole, Wyoming. This coming June 15 through 19, 2009, they will be running a Figurative Watercolor Workshop: Painting from Photographs with Ted Nuttall. For more infomation, go to http://www.jacksonholeworkshops.org/painting/nutall.htm

Exhibiting at the Melbourne Library on Fee Avenue

During the month of March the works of Ranjana Bacrania and Brenda Chancey are on display in the showcases at the Melbourne Library on Fee Avenue.

Upcoming Event: Moon River, Music and Magic

The Rotary Club of Indialantic is holding its 7th Annual Fund Raising Event, Saturday, May 2nd, 2009. It will include wine tasting, gourmet food and music. The event will be held at the home of Arturo and Susan Encharte, 2760 Riverside Dr., Indialantic, starting at 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Purpose: To raise funds to help support the Sue M. Pridmore Center for Women and Children. The center is located on the grounds of the Salvation Army on Hickory Street in Melbourne and provides shelter, food, and spiritual support to homeless women with or without children. The center also provides training in a wide range of life skills in order for women to successfully transition into our community.

Proceeds will also be allotted to the Rotary Foundation which provides financial assistance through scholarships to South Brevard High School seniors as well as other charitable organizations.

Sponsorship levels begin at $100 and go to $1000, which awards tickets to the event. For more information, contact Sue Tyson Parker 321-749-4684 or Jock Walker, 321-727-1519.

Checks can be mailed to the

Rotary Club of Indialantic
P.O. Box 033134
Indialantic, Florida 32903

Exhibits and Galleries

Harris Gallery at the King Center: Small Works Show

The current exhibit in the Harris Gallery of the King Center is "Small Works"
The Small Works exhibit at the King Center for the Performing Arts is an exhibit of 2D and 3D works of art by the following local artists: Anna Jo Newman Vahle, John Emery, Jeanee James, Barbara Smythers, Therese Ferguson, Gail Boardman, John Slater, Monnia Ahmet, Rafael Picon, David Wharton, Ruth Wharton, Jerry Hanzl, Lou Belcher, Yolanda Schofield, Brett Tam, Mary Lou Antes, Denice Van Waardenburg, Suzanne Frank, Michael Shelton, Connie Fiore, Pearl Ollie, Jill Collier, and Mery Gomez.

A reception on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, opened the exhibit. Many people from the community stopped by to see the artwork and to meet the artists.

Art and Antique Studio and Gallery
The Art and Antique Studio and Gallery is presenting Florida State of Mine. It's a watercolor and graphite exhibit by Eau Gallie award-winning artist Karen Lewis. The exhibit features her works of watercolor and a collection of pencil drawings during the month of March. Drop by the Art and Antique Studio at 1419 Highland Avenue to see her beautiful work. Also, see the article about her. She is featured in the Author Profile above.

Fifth Avenue Art Gallery Presents "Photographers of Central Florida"at 1470 Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District.

You won't believe your eyes. It is photography. The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery presents a juried photograph show and competition of Central Florida photographers. It allows you to see photography as a true fine art medium. See the amazing photographic stylings of regional artists, featuring all types of photography using a multitude of techniques and subject matter. The show started March 1st and will run through March 30th. (Photograph by Earl Evans)

Art Expressions 1404 Highland Ave. Located in the Eau Gallie Art's District 321-259-1492 The Laughing Mermaid is now located in the front gallery at Art Expressions. Enter the Mermaid's grotto and experience a blend of art, decor and gifts, along with creamy hand-milled and artisan soaps, fragrant soy candles, luxurious bath desserts, and a full skin care line: all organic and natural. http://www.artexpressionsfinecustomframing.com/

Art Gallery and Studio
Spring is in the Air is the theme for the Art Gallery and Studio. A potpourri of color decorates the walls at 902 E. New Haven Avenue in downtown Melbourne. Hours are Monday thru Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They are open for Friday Fest on March 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The gallery is located just east of Meg O' Malley's. For information: mherzig@cfl.rr.com

Highway Grrls
The Highway Grrls Gallery and Studio is located at 1414 Highland Avenue in the middle of the Eau Gallie Arts District. Robin Rothrock showcases her innovative visual art created by using acrylic paint on multiple surfaces, including , but not limited to glass blocks, paper, wood, lampshades, ceramic tile, metal and canvas. Also see the works of Humberto Rebollo. He has four new small pieces of women's faces that are wonderful.

Eulaine Eri is the Featured Artist For the months of March and April at the Central Brevard Library on Forrest Avenue in Cocoa, Florida, Eulaine Eri is the featured artist. She is displaying several of her latest original abstract works in mixed media. An award winning artist, Eulaine is an experimental artist residing in Merritt Island, Florida, and Franklin, Pennsylvania. Eulaine studied art while living in Europe and continues to study in the United States. Eulaine enjoys painting impressionism and contemporary abstracts. She exhibits and teaches painting using mixed media and with dyes on silk. Eulaine is an Advisor on the Board of Directors, Central Brevard Art Association, Rockledge, Florida She was awarded First Place with a Blue Ribbon at the City of Cape Canaveral Fine Art Show in January with her abstract, "Toy Soldier. This painting is part of the display presently at the Central Brevard Library. Phone: 321-298-9741 Email: ARTbyEULAINE@aol.com"

Brevard Art Museum

New at the Brevard Art Museum Piecing it Together - The mixed media constructions in Piecing it Together are works by artists Catherine Bergmann, Rocky Bridges, Jette Clover, Greg Jones, Elizabeth Murray, Hanne Niederhausen, Gail Mitchell, Tony Savoie, Margaret Steward, Genna Watson, John Whipple, and Lynn Whipple. This group of artists explores the boundaries of creating through joyful constructions, innovative use of found materials, and playful visual and verbal language. These artists use recycled materials in a new way.

Museum School News:

Jini James will be offering oil painting sessions,

six in all, starting Wednesdays, March 25 at the Brevard Art Museum in Eau Gallie. All levels are invited and this will be a special opportunity to work in both a smaller and medium size format. If this topic would be of interest, Jini is available for more information at 725-6166.

Blossom with Creativity

Larry Leach Lecture and Workshop Painting the Landscape in Oils. The lecture is on Friday, March 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The workshop is Saturday, March 28, 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 29, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact the museum school for complete details.

allaprima styling group presents Carol Taylor drawings

Carol Taylor is exhibiting the Mesdames Pompes Series at the allaprima styling group, 1540 Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District, Melbourne, Florida through March 31, 2009.

Ms. Taylor's charcoal pencil drawings 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 charcoal pencil drawings of the Parrot Tulip, traces of the Tulipa are discerned in the negative space of the Mesdames Pompes drawings.

To view the Mesdames Pompes Series, please contact local artist Karen Lewis, allaprima styling group at (321) 255-5300.

For further information, contact Carol L. Taylor at http://www.caroltaylorblackandwhite.com/ or via email at caroltaylorblackandwhite@yahoo.com.

“Personal Baggage: Ten Women in Art"

They Ten Women are: Becky Beerensson, Nancy Blair, Helen Byon, Nancy Baur Dillen, Lydia Nelson Friedland, Grace Leal, Carol Garutti, Susan Martin, Ellen Pavlakos, and Lynn Murray Spencer.

"Personal Baggage" the latest exhibit from Ten Women in Art takes flight at the Tampa International Airport, beginning October 22, 2008 –July 2009.

Ten Women in Art is a dynamic group of artists with a history of excellence as well as diversity. Since 1983 the group has been home to over thirty artists, among them many award winning, nationally and regionally acclaimed artists. The Tampa exhibit features works in oil, acrylic, mixed media, bronze, ceramic, glass and mixed media sculpture, drawing, printmaking, and computer generated images. Current members are artists Becky Beerensson, Nancy Blair, Helen Byon, Nancy Baur Dillen, Lydia Nelson Friedland, Carol Garutti, Grace Leal, Susan Martin, Ellen Pavlakos, and Lynn Spencer. The current incarnation of the group includes three of the original, founding members who continue to spearhead the effort showcasing the vision and artistic talents of Florida's women.

"Personal Baggage" features approximately forty-two artworks representing each artist's concerns regarding the theme.

From the Exhibition Statement:

We assume its best to travel light...(but)
Experience too is a kind of baggage,
(and) our attachments define us.

These are as unique to us as our genes, our learned behaviors, our capacity for humor, folly, wisdom; our latent capacities for courage, cruelty, change and selflessness; our threshold for pain, joy and outrage; our memories, our loves, our lived experiences.

Further information, please contact: Tampa International Airport: Kelly Figley, Community Relations Coordinator, Tampa International Airport, P.O. Box 22287, Tampa, FL 33622, Ph: (813) 801-6028, Fx: (813) 875-6670.

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

Brevard Art News - January 4, 2009

Happy New Year... The Brevard Art News is a free service for artists and art lovers. Just a reminder at the beginning of the new year that your news is welcome. If you have news 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 new year....

In this issue:

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

News for the week:

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.

Art Gallery and Studio of Melbourne ( 802 East New Haven Avenue; Historic Downtown Melbourne). Award-winning photographer Lori Knerick will be the featured artist at the Art Gallery and Studio of Melbourne for the month of January. Lori's exhibit, Buildings, Bridges and Taxis shows her talent of manipulating photographic images and reveals her love of New York City through her personal images of the city. "New York City is my home. Even though I haven't lived there in a long time,"says Knerick.

There will be a reception for Lori's exhibit on Friday, January 9th, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the gallery. Buildings, Bridges and Taxis is named for the three things that capture her creative eye the most when she visits New York.

There will be refreshments, a free demo of making "Skyscraper Earrings" and entertainment. The reception is free and open to the public. Lori will donate 20% of her sales for the month to the Humane Society of Brevard and to the Florida Wildlife Hospital and Sanctuary.

You can also see Lori's art on exhibit this month at a special exhibit in the Melbourne Library on Fee Avenue, and Lori regularly exhibits at the Henegar Center at 625 East New Haven Avenue in Melbourne. For more information, call 321-729-9368 or 321- 720-7532.

Other exhibits

Art and Antique Studio (1419 Highland Avenue; Melbourne, FL 32935 (321) 253-5553) The featured artist for the Art and Antique Studio and Gallery for the month of January 2009 is graphic artist Lin Sons of 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. There was a reception for her on January 2, 2009. Her work will be available all month. Be sure to stop by to see it. The Art and Antique Studio and Gallery is located at 1419 Highland Avenue in Eau Gallie.

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.

CBAA Scholarship Fund Raiser. This event will put the "fun" back in fundraiser! On February 15th, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the Central Brevard Art Association will host An Evening with the Arts at the Unitarian Center, 3115 Friendship Road (just off Rt. 1 S, in Suntree). This event will be a fund raiser for CBAA's Youth Scholarship Program.

It promises to be a fun-filled gala featuring music, entertainment, refreshments, and silent auctions, raffles, and sales of donated art. Tickets are $15 each or 2 for $15. For more information or tickets, call 639-0586.

Siri German's work at the Space Coast Seashell Festival. Siri German will have a booth at the Space Coast Seashell Festival at the Melbourne Auditorium on Saturday, January 17th and Sunday, January 18th. If you love shells and shell art, be sure to stop by to see her display.

Renee Decator and son Tom created Tweeterville. Renee Decator and her son Tom participated in the Brevard Zoo's Animal Home exhibits this year. They decided to create a nesting community they called Tweeterville. She admits it was a big project but they finished in time. They created nests, including the Early Bird Cafe featuring cuisine of Chef Bobby Fly, Birdbrain "U" with Professor Whoooo-ver (the cute owl that Tom made) and Flyover Park with a working bird merry-go-round. Tweeterville is on display until January 5th (tomorrow)... so hurry out to see it at the Brevard Zoo. For more information, click on the link to Renee's blog in the right-hand column.

Opportunity for Artists and Crafters: The Floridana Beach Civic Association (FBCA) is having a Community Bazaar on Saturday, March 07, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The FBCA Community Bazaar is a fund raiser and an opportunity to promote your business or services and sell your products. The fee to participate as a vendor is a donation of $25 for a space. Electrical power is limited, so plan accordingly. Parking is also limited, so vendors should make arrangements to park off site. Vendors are responsible for the removal and clean up of their tables, tents, chairs and products. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information about how to register as a vendor, contact Beth at 321-726-0800 or beth@bethglover.com.

Art and Apples

Visit the Downtown Gallery in Titusville where artists have new artworks on display and for sale just in time for the holidays. The Downtown Gallery is in historic downtown Titusville at 335 S. Washington Avenue. Admission is free, everyone is welcome. For more information call (321) 268-0122. (photo by Jeff Thamert)

LoPressionism and Christmas Cottage Fuse. LoPressionism and the Christmas Cottage are now under the same roof in Historic Downtown Melbourne, and there is not enough room for both. So, you are invited to join them between January 2nd and January 25th as they host the biggest sale in their history as they make room for their new look and new merchandise.

They are also preparing for an opening reception on Friday, January 30th, from 6:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m., as they kick off the "Fusion" with a celebration featuring the fine art of Richard LaClaire, Robin Linsmier, Mary Ellen McLaughlin, Erich Padilla and Denette Schweikert. For more information, call 321-722-6000.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 - November 9, 2008

Special Notice: Be sure to set aside some time on November 22 between 1:00 p.m and 8:00 p.m. for FioreFest

In her early years, Connie Fiore was a musician and artist. At the age of 8, she began playing the guitar. At 14, she began performing in Detroit. She also expressed her talent through sketching, sewing and leather work. In other words, she lived a creative life filled with many artistic activities.

In 1978, she moved to Florida and began dealing with multiple sclerosis. She has been doing so ever since. When she could no longer paint the traditional way, she began holding the brush with her mouth with remarkable results. In 2007, Inez Morrison, the curator of the Harris Gallery at the King Center for the Performing Arts, asked Connie to participate in the 2007 - 2008 art season. Her paintings were exhibited there from October 9 through November 8, 2007.

In 2007, she was nominated "Woman Artist of the Year" by the March of Dimes, and in 2008, she was nominated "Woman Artist of the Year" by the Brevard County Commission on the Status of Women.

Now, Fiore is trying to get her project http://www.artformobility.org/ off the ground. Her goal is to have the profits of her artwork generate money to purchase wheelchairs and other necessities for people like her.

Her friends are helping her meet this goal. On Saturday, 11/22/08, friends of Connie Fiore-LaBoda will host FioreFest Benefit from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for $10.00 per plate at the Southern Room at 345 S. US 1 in Titusville. There will be live music, Connie's artwork, 50-50 raffles, good food and good friends.

Connie Fiore, mouth-painting artist and motivational speaker to school children, needs your help in raising money. Be sure to stop by The Southern Room at 345 S. US I in Titusville. You can also help by visiting her website at http://www.artformobility.org/.

For information about the event, call Mel at 268-3767. To see her artwork and to read more about her story visit http://www.artformobility.org/.

Art in the Park on November 15, 2008

Alice Ahrens, an artist from Indian Harbour Beach will participate in "Art in the Park" at Gleason Park in Indian Harbour Beach from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2008. That's this Saturday. Don't miss it.

She will also participate in ArtWorks in Eau Gallie on the weekend of November 22 and 23. She will be street painting with the members of The Florida Chalk Artist Association on Guava Street. For information about her artwork, you can readh her at sailon@earthlink.net

In this issue:

• News for the Week
• Artist Profile: Bill McCoy
• Events
• Studio Times and Classes
• Exhibits and Galleries
• Opportunities, Organizations, and Services
• Books

News for the week:

Awards Given for Entries into the Strawbridge Art League PaperWorks Exhibit.

Congratulations to all the entrants and winners in the PaperWorks Exhibit. It will be on display in the ballroom and hallway of the Henegar Center for the Arts through January 22, 2008. Be sure to stop by to see it. It's a beautiful exhibit. All works are of or on paper.

An awards ceremony on November 1, 2008, revealed the following award winners:

Best of Show: "Meditation" by Jini James (pictured here)

Best Photography: "New York Bridges" by Lori Knerick

Best 3D or Altered Books: "No Census No Feeling" by Steve Lomazzo

Best Mixed Media: "Anger, Fear, Greed" by Jeanne Painter Johnson

Best Water Media: "Passion Modess #2" by Betsy Bohmer

Best Pastels or Print Making: "Breathtaking" by Agnes Maganelli

Herb Oschman "Give Me a Freakin' Break" Award: "I had the strangest dream" by Helen Wheatley.

Merit Awards

Barbara Burkhardt (watercolor/mixed) - untitled
Mindy Colton (papiere mache schulputre) - "Unbridled Spirit"
Jeanne Painter Johnson (pastel) - "Lilly"
Sandy Johnson (pastel) - "Am I Blue"
Cindy Michaud (pastel) - "Home at Last"
Nancy Mitchell (pastel) - "Jaelyn - Age 2"
Betty Noone (watercolor) - "The Otter Couple"
Loretta Schnitzius (watercolor) - "A Lovely Bunch"
Vincent Vedera (watercolor) - "Window Box"
Donna Vines (photography) - "Dressing Table"
Helen Wheatley (mixed media) "Feminine Mystique"

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.

Brevard Porcelain Society Presents:





















Art Expressions presents the art of Kerstin Ziegler

CLIQLAC - The New Works

The original works of Kerstin Ziegler will be on display through November at Art Expressions Fine Art and Custom Framing at 1404 Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District. Be sure to stop by to see these wonderful and whimsical works. Art Expressions is are open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. (Charley and Friends by Kerstin Ziegler)

Food and Wine Tasting with the Cultural Experience of an Art Show and Music...

Join the owners of NorRoma's Fine Italian Restaurant and artists for an evening of art and enjoyment.

NorRoma's Fine Italian Restaurant (formerly known as Villa Roma) is located at 1253 Florida Avenue; Rockledge, Florida 32955. Owners Norman and Carrie Earley and Manager Angie Sopher (321) 690-6511, invite you to join them on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, for food and wine tasting from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for $10.00. They will be featuring five Italian wines and will provide samples of some of their delicious signature dishes. You are invited to enjoy a fun night with friendly people and a great atmosphere.

Entertainment will be supplied by Tom Hueston of Hueston Music and 20 artists will be exhibiting their work.

The artists are: Rafael Picon, Jerry Hanzl, Pearl Ollie, Kate and Jim Johannsen, Richard Berstrom, Chrys Bamman, Barbara Jenkins, Joe Marshall, Diana Gustafson, Melodie Tucker, Howard Weil, Deb Sanger Evans, Donna Harvie, Candice Johnson, Linda Schneider, Lis Hilton, Kyong and Caroline Han, and Lou Belcher. (Digital art by Jerry Hanzl; painting by Pearl Ollie)

Corner covers for Framed Artwork

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

Corner Covers are made large enough to protect both narrow frames and wide detailed frames from knicks 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 hobbiest can use them to safely transport their finished painting across town or state.

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

ArtWorks to Feature Street Painters

Florida Chalk Artits Association members will chalk on St. Clair Street at the Eau Gallie Artworks event on November 22 and 23. This "street painting" art form started in Italy nearly 500 years ago. Local Eau Gallie Artist Ed Baranowski, his daughter Lee Jones, and granddaughter Brin Jones (3 generations) will be among the talent. Other artists include Janet Tombros, Judy Pardo, Ron Hawkins, Paulette Colon, Lea Tapley, and Alice Ahrens.

Learn about this art form from accomplished street painters. Yes, you will have to opportunity to get on your knees and create a masterpiece.

Carol L. Taylor exhibits The Tulipa Series

Throughout November, Carol L. Taylor is exhibiting The Tulipa Series at the Melbourne Public Library on Fee Avenue. The Tulipa Series is a collection of charcoal pencil drawings inspired by the red and white Parrot Tulip. "The distinct ruffled edges of the petals resemble the outstretched wings of angels as they descend from heaven," Ms. Taylor said. "In some arrangements, the individual Parrot Tulip challenges my eye; in another, it's the entire grouping that attracts me: One tulip as bud, the next beginning to open, and the third in full bloom...never ceasing to provide inspiration for drawing." Carol's email address is CarolTaylorBlackandWhite@yahoo.com

Artist Profile - Therese Ferguson

Artist of the Month -- Therese Ferguson

Therese Ferguson just returned from Delray Beach where her painting "Green Bromeliads" was accepted into the 2008 Florida Watercolor Society Show. The painting will hang at the Cornell Museum of Art through the middle of November. She was awarded the Alan R. Chiara Memorial Award and the Daler Rowney Award for this painting. As you can readily see, congratulations are in order. Her paintings stand out due to the strength of her composition and her attention to detail and vibrant colors.

Therese has been working in graphic arts and design for over 30 years. Her major emphases include watercolor and painting on gourds. In addition, she has perfected cutting the gourds into decorative designs. In following her artistic path to the present, she went through periods of designing candles as well.

Therese is very active in the community as her recent and upcoming activities reflect. She just recently painted one of the fiberglass turtles for the Children's Home Society fundraiser, "Turtle Hatchlings." The turtles were auctioned on September 27th. If you haven't seen her turtle, picture it in your mind. First her turtle's name was Sally. She painted Sally to depict a Florida tourist who wasn't afraid to venture here even with the threat of hurricanes. To that end, she gave Sally a bright turquoise shirt with flowers, shorts, sunglasses in her pocket and bright red lips.

Another community project that sought Therese's participation is the Brevard County Art Teacher's Fundraiser. For that project, she painted a stool to help them raise funds. You can view the stools during the First Friday of October Art Walk in downtown Eau Gallie on October 3, 2008, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The stools will be on display at various businesses on Highland Avenue. Therese's stool will probably be on display at the Art and Antique Gallery at 1419 Highland Avenue where she is a member. Hers has a beautiful white heron on top with a black base. She admitted, "Doing it was contagious, while painting it, I could just imagine doing a whole series of stools with birds, fish, shells, and animals on them." There will be a silent auction for the stools.

Some of the upcoming art events on the horizon for Therese are:

She will participate in ArtWorks this year. This is the Eau Gallie outdoor art festival. It is scheduled for November 22 and 23, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. The beauty of ArtWorks is that the artists not only display their work, but they demonstrate their craft during the show. Be sure to stop by to see Therese during the show.

She will be in the Brevard Watercolor Society's SPLASH show in February also. So, watch for information about that show.

And, you can always see her work at the Art and Antique Studio & Gallery at 1419 Highland Avenue in downtown Eau Gallie. Be sure to stop by the gallery when you are in the area.

In addition to painting, Therese teaches through the Brevard County School Board's Adult Continuing Education. You can obtain information about the classes on their web site or by calling the gallery at 321-253-5553. And, there is always a flyer posted at the Melbourne Art Supply Store.

Therese is so busy that she says it's sometimes hard to find time to paint for herself. Of her approach to painting she said, "When I work on a full sheet, I work in a lot of detail and this takes a long time to work out. By the time I have a painting drawn, I have worked on it so long that I have a good idea where I am going. I am constantly recomposing areas as I paint to improve composition and to make it a stronger painting, one that will grab you when you see it."

Her technique is working. Her paintings are wonderful. To see more of her paintings visit the gallery website at http://www.artandantiquestudio.com/ and click on her name. Or better yet... stop by the Art and Antique Studio and Gallery and see her paintings in person.

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Brevard Art News - October 19, 2008

Brevard Art News categories:

• News
• Books
• Classes
• Exhibits
• Galleries
• Opportunities and Services
• Organizations and Meetings
• Presentations and Appearances
• Upcoming and Future Events
• Artist of the Month: Therese Ferguson
• Market Your Art: Article #3

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Grand Opening of Riverview Art Studios and Gallery at 1708 Riverview Dr in Melbourne, October 18 and 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Riverview Art Studios and Gallery is in the new redevelopment area of Melbourne, located at 1708 Riverview Dr. Go 2 blocks north of 192 and turn east on Lincoln. It is on the corner of Lincoln and Riverview.

Nancy Sadowski is the owner. There are 13 artists present, each with their own studio. They display their artwork in their studios and in a common gallery.

The gallery is open for special occasions, and classroom space is available for rent. In addition, it is complete with a full kitchen, courtyard and gallery. The facilities can be used for fund-raisers, teas, open houses, etc. The setting is very quaint and appealing.

Visit Riverview Art Studios and Gallery during the Grand Opening. Meet the artists and see what the facility has to offer. For information, contact Nancy Sadowski at 321-724-0221.

Concert to Support the Creative Arts Foundation of Brevard, Inc.
The Creative Arts Foundation of Brevard, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded to provide special grants to young and mature artists in the fields of music, dance, and visual arts. To raise funds to help artists, the foundation is presenting "Sunday with the Performing Arts" on November 23rd, 2008, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Gleason Auditorium on the campus of FIT.

The audience will be treated to ten or more of Brevard's best, including a string quartet, ballet, singers, flute, piano, harp, with special performances by the multi-talented Deborah Moyer (violin and voice), Saverio Barbieri (vocalist who has performed at the Met) and prodigy violinist, Esther Muradov who has soloed at Carnegie Hall and who was the first recipient of a grant from the foundation.

Check the November issue of Brevard Florida Live magazine when it comes out for a more in-depth story of how the foundation was formed. For now, suffice it to say that it's providing needed grants to artists. Let's get behind this effort to help our own.

You can help in two ways. Buy a ticket for $25.00 (tax deductible) for the concert. If you can't attend, you can still help by sending in a tax-deductible donation.

As a bonus, there will be a silent auction at the beginning of the evening. The silent auction will be filled with paintings and sculpture donated by prominent artists as well as jewelry worth thousands offered by Don Traver of My Private Jeweler in Suntree (http://www.theprivatejeweler.com/) 321-757-0770.

Let's make sure there's a full house at "Sunday with the Performing Arts." Checks for tickets and for special donations should be made out to Creative Arts Foundation of Brevard, Inc and sent to Creative Arts Foundation of Brevard, Inc.; 1861 S. Patrick Dr. #117; Indian Harbor Beach, FL 32937.

Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's Shuttles Orbiting the Space Coast
Pictured here, Vicki Busby works on the shuttle assigned to her in the Shuttles Orbiting the Space Coast program.

Eight-foot space shuttles have been assigned to artists who submitted detailed plans. Now, they are busy working their magic on the shuttles.

This program is to raise funds for the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation through sponsorship of individual shuttles. The shuttles will be displayed at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in November 2008. Then they will be exhibited for approximately 8 months at locations chosen by the sponsors. After that, they will be auctioned. For more information about this project, visit http://www.astronautscholarship.org/shuttles/.

Artworks... It's almost here.

Mark your calendars... it's almost time for the ArtWorks Eau Gallie Fine Art Festival. The event this year is scheduled for November 22 and 23 on Highland Avenue in Old Eau Gallie. More than 100 artists will display and demonstrate their art. This year they have $12,000 of prize money with a portion of it set aside to reward artists for the best demonstrations.

ArtWorks includes activities for the whole family. There will be a children's area for face painting and art projects. And music and food will be offered in another area.

Lolly Walton, president of the Brevard Watercolor Society, won the 2008 poster contest. Her painting Captain Heron will be part of the permanent collection of the Melbourne International Airport and will be duplicated on posters and t-shirts that will be sold at the information booth at ArtWorks.

Also, don't miss the galleries, the museum and the show by the Brevard Porcelain Artists called "Touch of Elegance" at the Eau Gallie Civic Center. And, the Florida Chalk Artists are participating this year for the first time. So, be sure to stop by this wonderful festival. With so much to see and do, plan to go early and stay all day.

A FABulous Affair

Save November 8th, 2008, for A FABulous Affair: Art, Collectibles, and Antique Auction and Appraisal Fair.

This event will benefit the Fund for Arts in Brevard... "FAB."

Where: Melbourne International Airport (free parking with validation)

Appraisals: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ($10.00/appraisal or $25.00 for 3 appraisals)

Silent Auction: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Live Auction: 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Brevard Cultural Alliance invites artists to donate one piece of art. They may also consign an additional piece with 80% of the sale proceeds going to the artist and 20% going to Fund for Arts in Brevard. Donated and consigned artwork should be taken to the BCA office by Wednesday, October 22, 2008. Artists will be asked to provide an estimated value and description of the art for the auction and event program.

This event is sponsored by the Residence Inn-Marriott, UBS Financial Services, MLB, Braswell Appraisal Services, BCA, and Cottage Art and Frame.

For information,contact the Brevard Cultural Alliance at 321-690-6817. To pre-purchase appraisal tickets, go to http://www.artsbrevard.org/

Opportunity for Artists: Tropical Storm Fay Brings Floods, Jazz and Art Together

Artists Needed : This is coming up on the weekend. Act Now.

The effects of Tropical Storm Fay on August 20th, 2008, will be felt for a long time by the residents of Florida.

Fay received national attention from dozens of celebrity Smooth Jazz Artists who have responded. These musicians saw Tropical Storm Fay's devastation on the Melbourne area and began calling the radio station with concern, because many have performed here for WGRV, The Groove's famous Smooth Jazz Nights Out.

Musicians across the nation offered to do a benefit concert. As a consequence, WGRV, The Groove, has created a Tropical Storm Fay Flood Relief Fund that will benefit from the proceeds of the Space Coast Jazz Festival on October 25th and 26th, 2008. The festival will raise funds to purchase materials needed for repairs and to benefit residents.

Artists are needed: This call is going out to artists. The Space Coast Jazz Festival will have an Artist's Walk where artists can show and sell their art. Artists will bring their own tents and tables and pay a $100 vendor's fee. There will be no commission charged for the artwork that they sell.

Please support this effort by signing up today to be one of the artists at the Space Coast Jazz Festival.

Contact Jan Julian (Jan@TheGroove.org; 321-412-9888) for more information. To see a vendor application, go to http://www.spacecoastjazzfestival.com/.

Ready for a Vacation Extraordinaire? Put Adventure on Your Palette in 2009 with Art Tours

The trip is scheduled for May 15 through 31, 2009.

You will depart the US on May 15th and arrive in Athens on May 16th. After spending two days in Athens exploring ancient sites and taking an optional tour of the Acropolis and museums, you will travel by inter-island ferry to Amorgos. The first stop is in Katapola. The hotel is located on a secluded path, steps away from boutiques, markets, and taverns serving delicious traditional island meals. You will stay at a family-owned hotel near the crystal sea -- a short walk to the harbor filled with vibrantly colored fishing boats.

You'll also visit mountain villages that will provide many painting and sketching opportunities. Next, you will visit Paros Island where you will find picture-perfect boutiques, quaint cafes, whitewashed homes and narrow walkways. There are many wonderful painting possibilities. And there are one-day excursions to Santorini, Naxos or Mykonos.

You will return to Athens for an overnight stay before departing for the US. For more information about this wonderful trip, call 321-777-7761 or email mary@artistworkshops.com.

The Artists Guild of Brevard Exhibits at the Melbourne Beach Library

A members' art exhibit opened at the Melbourne Beach Library on September 23rd and runs through October 27th.

The exhibit features rarely seen paintings from the Guild's private collection. Works by: Bill Schultz, Ted Gorshner, Jim Winekoff, and Dorothy Sweeney.

Members exhibiting include: Carmen Beecher, Bette Buck, Renee Decator, Mary Hartmann, Jon Houghton, Jini James, Heather Kelley, Honor Martinez, Bill McCoy, Marti Meyer, Barbara Perlmutter, Tom Powers, Mary Warnick, and Denette Schweikert.

The library is located at the traffic light on the corner of Ocean Avenue and A1A in Melbourne Beach. Hours are Mon., Tues., and Thur. from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Wed., Fri, and Sat from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (The above paintings representing the Guild are by Jini James - the sailboat; Renee Decator - the still life.)

Open Studio Portrait/Life Drawing Sessions offered

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

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.

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.

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/.

Books

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

Congratulations to Lori Knerick. In a recent meeting of The Scribblers of Brevard - a writers' group that meets at the Eau Gallie library twice a month - Lori Knerick's altered photograph "A Bright Voyage" was chosen for the cover of Driftwood (an anthology of poetry, short stories and art). The photograph captures a solitary duck and small sailboat with sails at rest in a peaceful, yet vivid harbor.

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
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."

Classes

Sculpture Class with Live Model
You are invited to Suzanne Frank's newest class "Human Form Sculpture in Clay with Model." It's set for January on the 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. There will be 30 minutes for lunch.

Suzanne Frank is looking for interested artists for this intensive class using a live model. The location of the class is 3115 Friendship Place, Rockledge, Florida 32955 (1/4 mile from Chowders Restaurant). The cost for the class will be $225 per person with all materials provided.

If interested, call Suzanne Frank at 321-254-3398. The class will be limited to 15. Call today.

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.

Bobbi Q. Brown offers Watercolor Classes

One class is Mondays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Cape Canaveral Library. The cost is $10. The other class is on Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Central Brevard Art Association at 566 Barton Blvd., Suite 3, Rockledge. The cost is $15.00. Both classes are ongoing. All levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies. For information, call 536-7773.

Handbuilding Clay classes with Suzanne Frank.

October classes at the Cocoa Beach Library start on October 2nd. Classes will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Thursday. The dates for the classes are 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, and 10/30. The cost is $70. Call Suzanne Frank at (321) 254-3398 to register.

November handbuilding classes. Classes will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every Monday. The dates for the classes are 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, and 11/24. The cost is $70. Call Suzanne Frank at (321) 254-3398 to register.

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)

Lin Sons Graphite Classes: Graphite drawing classes are available on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m to noon at the Art and Antique Studio, 1419 Highland Avenue, in historic Eau Gallie. The cost is $25 per session. The class is taught by Lin and is limited to four students. Contact Lin at 321-223-4635 to schedule class and to discuss the supply list. Lin's work may be seen on her website at http://www.aahrtbylin.com/

Helen Wheatley Watercolor Class: Helen Wheatley will be teaching watercolor classses at the Cocoa Beach Library on Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon for eight weeks beginning October 7th and running through December 2nd. There will be no class on November 11th for Veteran's Day. The classes are geared for the beginner to intermediate artist. Cost is $80.00 for the eight weeks. Sign up and pick up a list of materials at the Cocoa Beach Library. Enrollment is limited. The fee is due in full at the first class. The Cocoa Beach Library is located at 550 N. Brevard Avenue., Cocoa Beach.

New 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.

Exhibits

Pieces of 8.

Pieces of 8 have two exhibits coming up. One is the wonderful works called "Friends & Faux." It will be at Melbourne Beach Library beginning on October 28, 2008. If you haven't seen this exhibit, be sure to make time to see it. This may be the last time it is exhibited in its entirety. It will hang in the library until December 2, 2008.

The other exibit is called "Eight Points of View. It will hang at the Suntree Cafe in Satellite Beach. For that exhibit, the artists selected one photo taken of the marshes in Spring Island, South Carolina, and each produced a 12 x 16 oil painting of the view. See the exhibit and how differently each artist interpreted the same scene.

The members of Pieces of 8 include Jini James, Carol Schiff, Denette Schweikeret, Mary Warnick, Carment Beecher, Suzanne Peiffer, Donna Vines, and Cindy Michaud.

Schoolhouse Artists hold an Open House and Sale

Join the artists of the Schoolhouse for an open house and sale on Saturday and Sunday, November 8 and 9, 2008, at the Schoolhouse Artist's Studio in Malabar. The open house is from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.

They will have original paintings, prints, and mixed media presentations for sale to the public. Interested artists seeking an ideal place to create and association with other artists are welcome to check out the studio.

The Old Malabar Schoolhouse is located at 1490 Marie Street off Malabar Road. It is just .6 mi. west from US1 and the river and 2 mi. east from 1-95. For information call 321-626-8046.

Congratulations to Lori Jenkins
At the recent Florida Watercolor Society competition, Lori Jenkins received the Waller/Rhodes Award. Her painting, pictured here, is named "Crustacean Frustration." It is on display at Cornell Museum.

Landmarks Exhibit at Harris Gallery

The Strawbridge Art League Landmarks exhibit has moved to the Harris Gallery at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts.

If you attend an event at the King Center this month, be sure to take a few minutes to see it. It will remain there throughout October. The exhibit is the culmination of three years of the Strawbridge Art League artists concentrating on the wonderful historic landmarks in Brevard County.

CBAA Featured Artist: Helen Wheately is the featured artist for the Central Breavard Art Association's exhibit at the Central Brevard Library in Cocoa for September and October. She will be displaying five of her award-winning watercolor and mixed-media paintings in addition to several other pieces, including her latest work titled, "Birds of a Feather." The exhibit will run from August 28th through October 30th. The library is located at 308 Forest Avenue in Cocoa. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 to 9; Friday, 9 to 6; Saturday, 9 to 5; and Sunday, 1 to 5. (painting by Helen Wheatley)

Galleries

Art and Antique Studio at 1419 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, Florida. The featured artists for the month of October at the Art and Antique Studio and Gallery are a group of six porcelain painters. The following artists are participating in this exhibit:

Trish Kern and Ardis Reihs. They were introduced to porcelain painting by their moms and both began porcelain painting in the 1970s. Reihs began teaching porcelain painting in 1989.

Denice Van Waardenburg became hooked on porcelain painting in the 1970s when she and her husband were living in Brazil. Her favorite subjects are the animals, people, and wildlife of the land of her birth, Africa.

Sue Franklin discovered the mystique of porcelain painting in the 1990's and began learning the art with the late Elaine Bowen, one of the founders of today's Brevard Porcelain Artists.

Pat Blaga and Pat Sams have painted in oil for 30 years or more. Prior to her retirement, Blaga taught oil and acrylic painting and owned a retail store. Sams' involvement in the art came about because she could find no porcelain tiles on the island with Aruba scenes when she took a trip back "home." She decided to make her own.

Their art will be on display throughout the month of October.

Art Gallery and Studio of Melbourne, 802 East New Haven Avenue, Downtown Melbourne, 321-729-9368.

Featured Artist for the month of October is Barbara Perlmutter. Perlmutter's exhibit of "Jewish Religious Art" depicts that women's role in religion has changed in the past seventy years in the conservative and reform movements. A painting "Love of Torah" is one that Perlmutter painted after her granddaughter's bat mitzvah. It expresses her feelings for women having the opportunity to participate in this special ritual.

During the holiday season of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, women throughout the world will have the privilege of participating in all the religious rituals.

Be sure to stop by to see this exhibit. Regular gallery hours are Monday through Saturday 11 to 5 p.m.

The newest members of the gallery are Gloria Summerford, Barbara Paul, Laura Rabbits, and Trish Storey. There will be a special reception to welcome them on Thursday, November 6th at 7:00 p.m.

Note: The Art Gallery and Studio is looking for one more artist. If you are interested in joining the Art Gallery and Studio, contact Diane Koenig (321) 501-5835 or Susan Kessler at (321) 723-8736. This would be a good time to join. Once this position is filled, it'll be a while before the gallery will add members.

Brevard Art Museum. Two exhibits are running simultaneously from September 19 to November 9. They are:

Options: Political Cartoons. The museum welcomes Pat Oliphant, Doug MacGregor, Don Adams, Jeff Parker of the Florida Today, and numerous accomplished artists, who use humor and line to comment on the political issues of contemporary society.

Family Ties: Three Generations. Judy Gelles has spent 30 years navigating feminism, motherhood, and developing as an artist. With determination and humor, Gelles provides a social commentary on our lives. Utilizing three generations of family artifacts, Gelles relocates the past, present, and future.

Be sure to stop by to see both exhibits.

The Downtown Gallery in Titusville: The unveiling of the newly expanded showroom at the Downtown Gallery was held on Friday evening, September 12th with an opening reception. Different media are showcased, including tropical paintings, bronze sculpture, elegant hand-crafted jewelry, black and white photography and grand landscape photography. The Downtown Gallery is located at 335 S. Washington Avenue (US 1) in charming downtown Titusville. For more information, call 321-268-0122. The picture is "A Magical Moment in Time" taken in Glacier National Park by artist Dale Nichols. And the sculpture is "Infinity" by artist Yure Lima de Alencar.

Fifth Avenue Art Gallery at 1470 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, Florida. The public is invited to the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery to see the exhibit by renowned watercolorist Jean Grastorf. You will want to see what pouring watercolor does to make her paintings extraordinary. She infuses movement, light, and color into her watercolors to inspire, captivate and entice viewers. Gastorf normally paints with transparent watercolors, but she has added gouache and acrylics to her repertoire. These more opaque pigments enhance and contrast the transparent watercolor washes.

The exhibit will be on display through October 30th. For more information call 321-259-8261 or visit the gallery online at http://www.fifthavenueartgallery.com/. The Gallery is located at 1470 Highland Avenue in Eau Gallie.

Opportunities and Services

October: National Art & Framing Month
Thousands of frame shops and art galleries will be celebrating with a variety of special events and programs designed to promote the enjoyment of art as a part of daily life.

Founded in 1997, National Art and Framing Month is an opportunity to "Picture the Possibilities" that art and framing can bring to homes, offices, and public spaces.

Vivian C. Kistler, director of the NA&FM Council, believes that individual businesses can play a key role in generating interest in the arts. "For the past few decades, budget cuts have forced schools to reduce or even eliminate art programs. It is now more important than ever for frame shops and art galleries to help the public understand and enjoy art."

Art has been an important part of human society since the earliest scrawlings on cave walls, and picture framing preserves and displays artwork to hang on the walls of homes, offices, and public spaces. National Art and Framing Month shines a spotlight on this essential aspect of our culture.

To "Picture the Possibilities" that art and framing can do for you, stop by Art Expressions and help us celebrate. Art Expressions is located in the Eau Gallie Arts District at: 1404 Highland Avenue. http://www.artexpressionsfinecustomframing.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 will be participating in the ArtWorks Festival in Eau Gallie this year on November 22 and 23. This is their first street-painting event in conjunction with ArtWorks. Cash awards will be made on each day. This is an ideal opportunity for FCAA members to demonstrate and instruct the public on this art form. 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. The speaker/demonstrator for the November meeting will be Steve Lomazzo. Also, the downstairs hall gallery exhibit called "Changing Colors" began on October 6, 2008.
  
• 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. The Fall Art and Craft show will run 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2008, and Saturday, November 8, 2008. The event will be at the Ashkelon, 1651 South Park Avenue. For more information, contact Dot White at 321-267-9363, Bob Bielling at 321 267-9732, or Connie Allen at 321-482-6413.

Presentations and Appearances
Brett Tam: Glass Bead-Making Workshop

Brett Tam is a flameworker. He has a busy schedule in the next few months. We'll hightlight offerings as they come up. For now, consider this opportunity:

No experience is necessary to take his workshop in the ancient art of glass bead-making. Each participatnt will work at a propane torch. Register now because enrollment is limited.

The workshop is offered at the Brevard Art Museum School. It is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $50 ($35 with discount ... for discount register by November 1, 2008). There is a $25.00 supply fee at registration.

Brett has studied with internationally known glass artists Robert Mickelsen and Thomas Muller Litz.

For information regarding registration call 321-254-7782 or go to http://www.brevardartmuseum.org/

Upcoming and Future Events

Upcoming in November: ArtWorks The dates for ArtWorks are November 22 and 23. This street festival of art will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day on Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District of Melbourne, Florida. This art festival is a great experience for the whole family. In addition to displaying their works, artists spend time demonstrating their craft. It's a learning experience for all involved. For information, go to http://www.artworksofeaugallie.org/

Upcoming in November: Brevard Porcelain Artists' show, Touch of Elegance, is on Saturday and Sunday, November 22 and 23, 2008, in the Eau Gallie Civic Center at the same time as ArtWorks.

Upcoming in January : 19th Annual Indialantic Art Festival. The festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, January 17-18, 2009 at Nance Park in Indialantic, Florida. http://www.artfestival.com/events/visitorsShow/114/1

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Brevard Art News - October 12, 2008

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News

Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's Shuttles Orbiting the Space Coast

Pictured here, Tom and Vicki Busby work on the shuttles assigned to them in the Shuttles Orbiting the Space Coast program.

More than one hundred 8-foot space shuttles have been assigned to artists who submitted detailed plans. Now, they are busy working their magic on the shuttles.

This program is to raise funds for the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation through sponsorship of individual shuttles. The shuttles will be displayed at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in November 2008. Then they will be exhibited for approximately 8 months at locations chosen by the sponsors. After that, they will be auctioned. For more information about this project, visit http://www.astronautscholarship.org/shuttles/.

Grand Opening of Riverview Art Studios and Gallery at 1708 Riverview Dr in Melbourne, October 18 and 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Riverview Art Studios and Gallery is in the new redevelopment area of Melbourne, located at 1708 Riverview Dr. Go 2 blocks north of 192 and turn east on Lincoln. It is on the corner of Lincoln and Riverview.

Nancy Sadowski is the owner. There are 13 artists present, each with their own studio. They display their artwork in their studios and in a common gallery.

The gallery is open for special occasions, and classroom space is available for rent. In addition, it is complete with a full kitchen, courtyard and gallery. The facilities can be used for fund-raisers, teas, open houses, etc. The setting is very quaint and appealing.

Come visit Riverview Art Studios and Gallery during the Grand Opening. Meet the artists and see what the facility has to offer. For information, contact Nancy Sadowski at 321-724-0221.

Artworks... It's almost here.

Mark your calendars... it's almost time for the ArtWorks Eau Gallie Fine Art Festival. The event this year is scheduled for November 22 and 23 on Highland Avenue in Old Eau Gallie. More than 100 artists will display and demonstrate their art. This year there's $12,000 of prize money with a portion of it set aside to reward artists for the best demonstrations.

ArtWorks includes activities for the whole family. There will be a children's area for face painting and art projects. And music and food will be offered in another area.

Lolly Walton, president of the Brevard Watercolor Society, won the 2008 poster contest. Her painting Captain Heron will be part of the permanent collection of the Melbourne International Airport and will be duplicated on posters and t-shirts that will be sold at the information booth at ArtWorks.

Also, don't miss the galleries, the museum and the show by the Brevard Porcelain Artists called Touch of Elegance at the Eau Gallie Civic Center. The Florida Chalk Artists are participating this year for the first time. So, be sure to stop by this wonderful festival. With so much to see and do, plan to go early and stay all day.

Congratulations to Lori Jenkins

At the recent Florida Watercolor Society competition, Lori Jenkins received the Waller/Rhodes Award. Her painting, pictured here, is named "Crustacean Frustration." It is on display at Cornell Museum.

A FABulous Affair

Save November 8th, 2008, for A FABulous Affair: Art, Collectibles, and Antique Auction and Appraisal Fair.

This event will benefit the Fund for Arts in Brevard... "FAB."

Where: Melbourne International Airport (free parking with validation)

Appraisals: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ($10.00/appraisal or $25.00 for 3 appraisals)

Silent Auction: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Live Auction: 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Brevard Cultural Alliance invites artists to donate one piece of art. They may also consign an additional piece with 80% of the sale proceeds going to the artist and 20% going to Fund for Arts in Brevard. Donated and consigned artwork should be taken to the BCA office by Wednesday, October 22, 2008. Artists will be asked to provide an estimated value and description of the art for the auction and event program.

This event is sponsored by the Residence Inn-Marriott, UBS Financial Services, MLB, Braswell Appraisal Services, BCA, and Cottage Art and Frame.

For information,contact the Brevard Cultural Alliance at 321-690-6817. To pre-purchase appraisal tickets, go to http://www.artsbrevard.org/

Opportunity for Artists: Tropical Storm Fay Brings Floods, Jazz and Art Together

Artists Needed

The effects of Tropical Storm Fay on August 20th, 2008, will be felt for a long time by the residents of Florida.

Fay received national attention from dozens of celebrity Smooth Jazz Artists who have responded. These musicians saw Tropical Storm Fay's devastation on the Melbourne area and began calling the radio station with concern, because many have performed here for WGRV, The Groove's famous Smooth Jazz Nights Out.

Musicians across the nation offered to do a benefit concert. As a consequence, WGRV, The Groove, has created a Tropical Storm Fay Flood Relief Fund that will benefit from the proceeds of the Space Coast Jazz Festival on October 25th and 26th, 2008. The festival will raise funds to purchase materials needed for repairs and to benefit residents.

Artists are needed: This call is going out to artists. The Space Coast Jazz Festival will have an Artist's Walk where artists can show and sell their art. Artists will bring their own tents and tables and pay a $100 vendor's fee. There will be no commission charged for the artwork that they sell.

Please support this effort by signing up today to be one of the artists at the Space Coast Jazz Festival.

Contact Jan Julian (Jan@TheGroove.org; 321-412-9888) for more information. To see a vendor application, go to http://www.spacecoastjazzfestival.com/.

Concert to Support the Creative Arts Foundation of Brevard, Inc.

The Creative Arts Foundation of Brevard, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded to provide special grants to young and mature artists in the fields of music, dance, and visual arts. To raise funds to help artists, the foundation is presenting "Sunday with the Performing Arts" on November 23rd, 2008, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Gleason Auditorium on the campus of FIT.

The audience will be treated to ten or more of Brevard's best, including a string quartet, ballet, singers, flute, piano, harp, with special performances by the multi-talented Deborah Moyer (violin and voice), Saverio Barbieri (vocalist who has performed at the Met) and prodigy violinist, Esther Muradov who has soloed at Carnegie Hall and who was the first recipient of a grant from the foundation.

Check the November issue of Brevard Florida Live magazine when it comes out for a more in-depth story of how the foundation was formed. For now, suffice it to say that it's providing needed grants to artists. Let's get behind this effort to help our own.

You can help in two ways. Buy a ticket for $25.00 (tax deductible) for the concert. If you can't attend, you can still help by sending in a tax-deductible donation.

As a bonus, there will be a silent auction at the beginning of the evening. The silent auction will be filled with paintings and sculpture donated by prominent artists as well as jewelry worth thousands offered by Don Travers of My Private Jeweler in Suntree (http://www.theprivatejeweler.com/) 321-757-0770.

Let's make sure there's a full house at "Sunday with the Performing Arts." Checks for tickets and for special donations should be made out to Creative Arts Foundation of Brevard, Inc and sent to Creative Arts Foundation of Brevard, Inc.; 1861 S. Patrick Dr. #117; Indian Harbor Beach, FL 32937.

Ready for a Vacation Extraordinaire? Put Adventure on Your Palette in 2009 with Art Tours

The trip is scheduled for May 15 through 31, 2009.

You will depart the US on May 15th and arrive in Athens on May 16th. After spending two days in Athens exploring ancient sites and taking an optional tour of the Acropolis and museums, you will travel by inter-island ferry to Amorgos. The first stop is in Katapola. The hotel is located on a secluded path, steps away from boutiques, markets, and taverns serving delicious traditional island meals. You will stay at a family-owned hotel near the crystal sea -- a short walk to the harbor filled with vibrantly colored fishing boats.

You'll also visit mountain villages that will provide many painting and sketching opportunities. Next, you will visit Paros Island where you will find picture-perfect boutiques, quaint cafes, whitewashed homes and narrow walkways. There are many wonderful painting possibilities. And there are one-day excursions to Santorini, Naxos or Mykonos.

You will return to Athens for an overnight stay before departing for the US. For more information about this wonderful trip, call 321-777-7761 or email mary@artistworkshops.com.

The Artists Guild of Brevard Exhibits at the Melbourne Beach Library

A members' art exhibit opened at the Melbourne Beach Library on September 23rd and runs through October 27th.

The exhibit features rarely seen paintings from the Guild's private collection. Works by: Bill Schultz, Ted Gorshner, Jim Winekoff, and Dorothy Sweeney.

Members exhibiting include: Carmen Beecher, Bette Buck, Renee Decator, Mary Hartmann, Jon Houghton, Jini James, Heather Kelley, Honor Martinez, Bill McCoy, Marti Meyer, Barbara Perlmutter, Tom Powers, Mary Warnick, and Denette Schweikert.

The library is located at the traffic light on the corner of Ocean Avenue and A1A in Melbourne Beach. Hours are Mon., Tues., and Thur. from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Wed., Fri, and Sat from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (The above paintings representing the Guild are by Jini James - the sailboat; Carmen Beecher - the seascape.)

Open Studio Portrait/Life Drawing Sessions offered

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

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.

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.

Invitation for Artists

Artists are invited to participate in the 10th Annual Rockledge Taylor Park Family Fall Festival and Art Show on Sunday, November 9th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration for artists is $25.00 and is due by October 17th. For more information and a registration package visit http://www.cityofrockledge.org/ or email taylorparkart@aol.com. This is hosted by the City of Rockledge, Friends of Taylor Park, Central Brevard Art Association, Brevard Cultural Alliance and Brevard County Parks and Recreation. It is sponsored by the National City Bank of Rockledge.

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/.

Books

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

Congratulations to Lori Knerick. In a recent meeting of The Scribblers of Brevard - a writers' group that meets at the Eau Gallie library twice a month - Lori Knerick's altered photograph "A Bright Voyage" was chosen for the cover of Driftwood (an anthology of poetry, short stories and art). The photograph captures a solitary duck and small sailboat with sails at rest in a peaceful, yet vivid harbor.


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
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."

Classes

Sculpture Class with Live Model
You are invited to Suzanne Frank's newest class "Human Form Sculpture in Clay with Model." It's set for January on the 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. There will be 30 minutes for lunch.

Suzanne Frank is looking for interested artists for this intensive class using a live model. The location of the class is 3115 Friendship Place, Rockledge, Florida 32955 (1/4 mile from Chowders Restaurant). The cost for the class will be $225 per person with all materials provided.

If interested, call Suzanne Frank at 321-254-3398. The class will be limited to 15. Call today.

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 started on Thursday, October 9th, 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)

Other classes by Pearl: 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.

Bobbi Q. Brown offers Watercolor Classes

One class is Mondays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Cape Canaveral Library. The cost is $10. The other class is on Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Central Brevard Art Association at 566 Barton Blvd., Suite 3, Rockledge. The cost is $15.00. Both classes are ongoing. All levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies. For information, call 536-7773.

Handbuilding Clay classes with Suzanne Frank.

October classes at the Cocoa Beach Library start on October 2nd. Classes will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Thursday. The dates for the classes are 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, and 10/30. The cost is $70. Call Suzanne Frank at (321) 254-3398 to register.

November handbuilding classes. Classes will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every Monday. The dates for the classes are 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, and 11/24. The cost is $70. Call Suzanne Frank at (321) 254-3398 to register.

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)

Lin Sons Graphite Classes: Graphite drawing classes are available on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m to noon at the Art and Antique Studio, 1419 Highland Avenue, in historic Eau Gallie. The cost is $25 per session. The class is taught by Lin and is limited to four students. Contact Lin at 321-223-4635 to schedule class and to discuss the supply list. Lin's work may be seen on her website at http://www.aahrtbylin.com/

Helen Wheatley Watercolor Class: Helen Wheatley will be teaching watercolor classses at the Cocoa Beach Library on Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon for eight weeks beginning October 7th and running through December 2nd. There will be no class on November 11th for Veteran's Day. The classes are geared for the beginner to intermediate artist. Cost is $80.00 for the eight weeks. Sign up and pick up a list of materials at the Cocoa Beach Library. Enrollment is limited. The fee is due in full at the first class. The Cocoa Beach Library is located at 550 N. Brevard Avenue., Cocoa Beach.

New 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 taght in 8-week sessions.

Exhibits
PaperWorks. Take-in for the juried exhibit is coming soon. Prepare your artwork now. It's all about paper. The Strawbridge Art League juried exhibit PaperWorks will hold a take-in for submissions to their exhibit on Saturday, October 18th, upstairs in the Henegar Center Ballroom from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. This is the 5th Annual PaperWorks Juried Exhibit. It includes anything that can be done on paper - mixed media, collage, computer art, altered books, photography, watercolor, ink - virtually anything... To enter, you must be a member of the Strawbridge Art League, but you can join at the take-in.

Landmarks Exhibit opening reception was cancelled but the exhibit is up
The Strawbridge Art League Landmarks exhibit has moved to the Harris Gallery at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts. There was supposed to be an opening reception on October 2, 2008, but due to the events at BCC that day, the reception was cancelled. The exhibit is up and looks beautiful.

If you attend an event at the King Center this month, be sure to take a few minutes to see it. It will remain there throughout October. The exhibit is the culmination of three years of the Strawbridge Art League artists concentrating on the wonderful historic landmarks in Brevard County.

CBAA Featured Artist: Helen Wheately is the featured artist for the Central Breavard Art Association's exhibit at the Central Brevard Library in Cocoa for September and October. She will be displaying five of her award-winning watercolor and mixed-media paintings in addition to several other pieces, including her latest work titled, "Birds of a Feather." The exhibit will run from August 28th through October 30th. The library is located at 308 Forest Avenue in Cocoa. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 to 9; Friday, 9 to 6; Saturday, 9 to 5; and Sunday, 1 to 5. (painting by Helen Wheatley)

Galleries

Art and Antique Studio at 1419 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, Florida. The featured artists for the month of October at the Art and Antique Studio and Gallery are a group of six porcelain painters. The following artists are participating in this exhibit:

Trish Kern and Ardis Reihs. They were introduced to porcelain painting by their moms and both began porcelain painting in the 1970s. Reihs began teaching porcelain painting in 1989.

Denice Van Waardenburg became hooked on porcelain painting in the 1970s when she and her husband were living in Brazil. Her favorite subjects are the animals, people, and wildlife of the land of her birth, Africa.

Sue Franklin discovered the mystique of porcelain painting in the 1990's and began learning the art with the late Elaine Bowen, one of the founders of today's Brevard Porcelain Artists.

Pat Blaga and Pat Sams have painted in oil for 30 years or more. Prior to her retirement, Blaga taught oil and acrylic painting and owned a retail store. Sams' involvement in the art came about because she could find no porcelain tiles on the island with Aruba scenes when she took a trip back "home." She decided to make her own.

Their art will be on display throughout the month of October.

Art Gallery and Studio of Melbourne, 802 East New Haven Avenue, Downtown Melbourne, 321-729-9368.

Featured Artist for the month of October is Barbara Perlmutter. Perlmutter's exhibit of "Jewish Religious Art" depicts that women's role in religion has changed in the past seventy years in the conservative and reform movements. A painting "Love of Torah" is one that Perlmutter painted after her granddaughter's bat mitzvah. It expresses her feelings for women having the opportunity to participate in this special ritual.

During the holiday season of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, women throughout the world will have the privilege of participating in all the religious rituals.

Be sure to stop by to see this exhibit. Regular gallery hours are Monday through Saturday 11 to 5 p.m.

The newest members of the gallery are Gloria Summerford, Barbara Paul, Laura Rabbits, and Trish Storey. There will be a special reception to welcome them on Thursday, November 6th at 7:00 p.m.

Note: The Art Gallery and Studio is looking for two artists. If you are interested in joining the Art Gallery and Studio, contact Diane Koenig (321) 501-5835 or Susan Kessler at (321) 723-8736.

Brevard Art Museum. Two exhibits are running simultaneously from September 19 to November 9. They are:

Options: Political Cartoons. The museum welcomes Pat Oliphant, Doug MacGregor, Don Adams, Jeff Parker of the Florida Today, and numerous accomplished artists, who use humor and line to comment on the political issues of contemporary society.

Family Ties: Three Generations. Judy Gelles has spent 30 years navigating feminism, motherhood, and developing as an artist. With determination and humor, Gelles provides a social commentary on our lives. Utilizing three generations of family artifacts, Gelles relocates the past, present, and future.

Be sure to stop by to see both exhibits.

The Downtown Gallery in Titusville: The unveiling of the newly expanded showroom at the Downtown Gallery was held on Friday evening, September 12th with an opening reception. Different media are showcased, including tropical paintings, bronze sculpture, elegant hand-crafted jewelry, black and white photography and grand landscape photography. The Downtown Gallery is located at 335 S. Washington Avenue (US 1) in charming downtown Titusville. For more information, call 321-268-0122. The picture is "A Magical Moment in Time" taken in Glacier National Park by artist Dale Nichols. And the sculpture is "Infinity" by artist Yure Lima de Alencar.

Fifth Avenue Art Gallery at 1470 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, Florida. The public is invited to the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery to see the exhibit by renowned watercolorist Jean Grastorf. You will want to see what pouring watercolor does to make her paintings extraordinary. She infuses movement, light, and color into her watercolors to inspire, captivate and entice viewers. Gastorf normally paints with transparent watercolors, but she has added gouache and acrylics to her repertoire. These more opaque pigments enhance and contrast the transparent watercolor washes.

The exhibit will be on display through October 30th. For more information call 321-259-8261 or visit the gallery online at http://www.fifthavenueartgallery.com/. The Gallery is located at 1470 Highland Avenue in Eau Gallie.

Opportunities and Services

October: National Art & Framing Month
Thousands of frame shops and art galleries will be celebrating with a variety of special events and programs designed to promote the enjoyment of art as a part of daily life.

Founded in 1997, National Art and Framing Month is an opportunity to "Picture the Possibilities" that art and framing can bring to homes, offices, and public spaces.

Vivian C. Kistler, director of the NA&FM Council, believes that individual businesses can play a key roll in generating interest in the arts. "For the past few decades, budget cuts have forced schools to reduce or even eliminate art programs. It is now more important than ever for frame shops and art galleries to help the public understand and enjoy art."

Art has been an important part of human society since the earliest scrawlings on cave walls, and picture framing preserves and displays artwork to hang on the walls of homes, offices, and public spaces. National Art and Framing Month shines a spotlight on this essential aspect of our culture.
To "Picture the Possibilities" that art and framing can do for you, stop by Art Expressions and help us celebrate. Art Expressions is located in the Eau Gallie Arts District at: 1404 Highland Avenue. http://www.artexpressionsfinecustomframing.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 will be participating in the ArtWorks Festival in Eau Gallie this year on November 22 and 23. This is their first street-painting event in conjunction with ArtWorks. Cash awards will be made on each day. This is an ideal opportunity for FCAA members to demonstrate and instruct the public on this art form. 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. The speaker/demonstrator for the October meeting will be Linda Hedary. Also, the downstairs hall gallery exhibit called "Changing Colors" began on October 6, 2008.
  
• 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. The Fall Art and Craft show will run 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2008, and Saturday, November 8, 2008. The event will be at the Ashkelon, 1651 South Park Avenue. For more information, contact Dot White at 321-267-9363, Bob Bielling at 321 267-9732, or Connie Allen at 321-482-6413.

Presentations and Appearances

Watercolor Demo by Helen Wheatley

Artist Helen Wheatley will demonstrate her award-winning style at an event to be held on Saturday, October 18, 2008, in The Home Center at 5410 Murrell Road., Suite 135, in the Viera Village Shopping Center. She will show how she starts her abstract paintings at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Helen will also show how she proceeds on a painting that has already been started. The Viera Shopping Center is located at the Northwest corner of Murrell Road and Viera Blvd. All are welcome

Brett Tam: Glass Bead-Making Workshop

Brett Tam is a flameworker. He has a busy schedule in the next few months. We'll hightlight offerings as they come up. For now, consider this opportunity:

No experience is necessary to take his workshop in the ancient art of glass bead-making. Each participatnt will work at a propane torch. Register now because enrollment is limited.

The workshop if offered at the Brevard Art Museum School. It is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $50 ($35 with discount ... for discount register by November 1, 2008). There is a $25.00 supply fee at registration.

Brett received a BA from the University of Florida and has studied with internationally known glass artists Robert Mickelsen and Thomas Muller Litz.

For information regarding registration call 321-254-7782 or go to http://www.brevardartmuseum.org/

Upcoming and Future Events

Upcoming in October: Start preparing those works on paper. The take-in for the juried exhibit called "PaperWorks" at the Strawbridge Art League is on October 18th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All works for this exhibit must be on paper or made of paper. All entries are welcome. Membership in the Strawbridge Art League is required. You may join at the take-in. The take-in will be in the ballroom of the Henegar Center on New Haven Avenue.

Upcoming in November: ArtWorks The dates for ArtWorks are November 22 and 23. This street festival of art will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day on Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District of Melbourne, Florida. This art festival is a great experience for the whole family. In addition to displaying their works, artists spend time demonstrating their craft. It's a learning experience for all involved. For information, go to http://www.artworksofeaugallie.org/

Upcoming in November: Brevard Porcelain Artists' show, Touch of Elegance, is on Saturday and Sunday, November 22 and 23, 2008, in the Eau Gallie Civic Center.

Upcoming in January : 19th Annual Indialantic Art Festival. The festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, January 17-18, 2009 at Nance Park in Indialantic, Florida. http://www.artfestival.com/events/visitorsShow/114/1

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News

Opportunity for Artists: Tropical Storm Fay Brings Floods, Jazz and Art Together

Artists Needed

The effects of Tropical Storm Fay on August 20th, 2008, will be felt for a long time by the residents of Florida.

Fay received national attention from dozens of celebrity Smooth Jazz Artists who have responded. These musicians saw Tropical Storm Fay's devastation on the Melbourne area and began calling the radio station with concern, because many have performed here for WGRV, The Groove's famous Smooth Jazz Nights Out.

Musicians across the nation offered to do a benefit concert. As a consequence, WGRV, The Groove, has created a tropical Storm Fay Flood Relief Fund that will benefit from the proceeds of the Space Coast Jazz Festival on October 25th and 26th, 2008. The festival will raise funds to purchase materials needed for repairs and to benefit residents.

Artists are needed: This call is going out to artists. The Space Coast Jazz Festival will have an Artist's Walk where artists can show and sell their art. Artists will bring their own tents and tables and pay a $100 vendor's fee. There will be no commision charged for the artwok that they sell.

Please support this effort by signing up today to be one of the artists at the Space Coast Jazz Festival.

Contact Jan Julian (Jan@TheGroove.org; 321-412-9888) for more information. To see a vendor application, go to http://www.spacecoastjazzfestival.com/.

Concert to Support the Creative Arts Foundation of Brevard, Inc.

The Creative Arts Foundation of Brevard, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded to provide special grants to young and mature artists in the fields of music, dance, and visual arts. To raise funds to help artists, the foundation is presenting "Sunday with the Performing Arts" on November 23rd, 2008, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Gleason Auditorium on the campus of FIT. The audience will be treated to ten or more of Brevard's best, including a string quartet, ballet, singers, flute, piano, harp, with special performances by the multi-talented Deborah Moyer (violin and voice), Severio Barbieri (vocalist who has performed at the Met) and prodigy violinist, Esther Muradov who has soloed at Carnegie Hall and who was the first recipient of a grant from the foundation.

Check the November issue of Brevard Florida Live magazine for a more in-depth story of how the foundation was formed. For now, suffice it to say that it's providing needed grants to artists. Let's get behind this effort to help our own.

You can help in two ways. Buy a ticket for $25.00 (tax deductible) for the concert. If you can't attend, you can still help by sending in a tax-deductible donation.

As a bonus, there will be a silent auction at the beginning of the evening. The silent auction will be filled with paintings and sculpture donated by prominent artists as well as jewelry worth thousands offered by Don Travers of My Private Jeweler in Suntree (http://www.theprivatejeweler.com/) 321-757-0770.

Let's make sure there's a full house at "Sunday with the Performing Arts." Checks for tickets and for special donations should be made out to Creative Arts Foundation of Brevard, Inc and sent to Creative Arts Foundation of Brevard, Inc.; 1861 S. Patrick Dr. #117; Indian Harbor Beach, FL 32937.

Barbara Perlmutter - Featured Artist

The Art Gallery and Studio of Melbourne at 802 East New Haven Avenue in Historic Downtwon Melbourne (321) 729-9368 announces an Exhibit Opening and Reception for Barbara Perlmutter. "Jewish Religious Art" will be on exhibit throughout October . An opening reception will be held on October 10th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served and the public is welcome.

Perlmutter's exhibit of "Jewish Religious Art" depicts that women's role in religion has changed in the past seventy years in the conservative and reform movements. A painting "Love of Torah" (painting at left) is one that Perlmutter painted after her granddaughter's bat mitzvah. It expresses her feelings for women having the opportunity to participate in this special ritual. During the holiday season of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, women throughout the world will have the privilege of participating in all the religious rituals. Be sure to stop by to see this exhibit.

Ready for a Vacation Extraordinaire? Put Adventure on Your Palette in 2009 with Art Tours

The trip is scheduled for May 15 through 31, 2009.

You will depart the US on May 15th and arrive in Athens on May 16th. After spending two days in Athens exploring ancient sites and taking an optional tour of the Acropolis and museums, you will travel by inter-island ferry to Amorgos. The first stop is in Katapola. The hotel is located on a secluded path, steps away from boutiques, markets, and taverns serving delicious traditional island meals. You will stay at a family-owned hotel near the crystal sea -- a short walk to the harbor filled with vibrantly colored fishing boats.

You'll also visit mountain villages that will provide many painting and sketching opportunities. Next, you will visit Paros Island where you will find picture-perfect boutiques, quaint cafes, whitewashed homes and narrow walkways. There are many wonderful painting possibilites. And there are one-day excursions to Santorini, Naxos or Mykonos.

You will return to Athens for an overnight stay before departing for the US. For more information about this wonderful trip, call 321-777-7761 or email mary@artistworkshops.com.

The Artists Guild of Brevard Exhibits at the Melbourne Beach Library

A members' art exhibit opened at the Melbourne Beach Library on September 23rd and runs through October 27th.

The exhibit features rarely seen paintings from the Guild's private collection. Works by: Bill Schultz, Ted Gorshner, Jim Winekoff, and Dorothy Sweeney.

Members exhibiting include: Carmen Beecher, Bette Buck, Renee Decator, Mary Hartmann, Jon Houghton, Jini James, Heather Kelley, Honor Martinez, Bill McCoy, Marti Meyer, Barbara Perlmutter, Tom Powers, Mary Warnick, and Denette Schweikert.

The library is located at the traffic light on the corner of Ocean Avenue and A1A in Melbourne Beach. Hours are Mon., Tues., and Thur. from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Wed., Fri, and Sat from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (The above paintings representing the Guild are by Carmen Beecher (the beautiful seascape) and by Renee Decator (the wonderful still life).

Landmarks Exhibit opening reception was cancelled but the exhibit is up

The Strawbridge Art League Landmarks exhibit has moved to the Harris Gallery at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts. There was supposed to be an opening reception on October 2, 2008, but due to the events at BCC that day, the reception was cancelled. The exhibit is up and looks beautiful.

If you attend an event at the King Center this month, be sure to take a few minutes to see it. It will remain there throughout October. The exhibit is the culmination of three years of the Strawbridge Art League artists concentrating on the wonderful historic landmarks in Brevard County.

Open Studio Portrait/Life Drawing Sessions offered

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

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.

Easels and tables are provided. There is one long break at 11:00 a.m. with snacks and coffee provided. This gives artists the opportunity to interact with each other.

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.

Sculpture Class with Live Model

You are invited to Suzanne Frank's newest class "Human Form Sculpture in Clay with Model." It's set for January on the 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. There will be 30 minutes for lunch.

Suzanne Frank is looking for interested artists for this intensive class using a live model. The location of the class is 3115 Friendship Place, Rockledge, Florida 32955 (1/4 mile fromChowders Restaurant. The cost for the class will be $225 per person with all materials provided. If interested, call Suzanne Frank at 321-254-3398. The class will be limited to 15. Call today.

A FABulous Affair
Save November 8th, 2008, for A FABulous Affair: Art, Collectibles, and Antique Auction and Appraisal Fair. This event will benefit the Fund for Arts in Brevard... "FAB."

Where: Melbourne International Airport (Free parking with validation)

Appraisals: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ($10.00/appraisal or $25.00 for 3 appraisals)

Silent Auction: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Live Auction: 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

For more information contact the Brevard Cultural Alliance at 321-690-6817. To pre-purchase appraisal tickets, go to http://www.artsbrevard.org/.

This event is sponsored by the Residence Inn-Marriott, UBS Financial Services, MLB, Braswell Appraisal Services, BCA, and Cottage Art and Frame.

Invitation for Artists

Artists are invited to participate in the 10th Annual Rockledge Taylor Park Family Fall Festival and Art Show on Sunday, November 9th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration for artists is $25.00 and is due by October 17th. For more information and a registration package visit http://www.cityofrockledge.org/ or email taylorparkart@aol.com. This is hosted by the City of Rockledge, Friends of Taylor Park, Central Brevard Art Association, Brevard Cultural Alliance and Brevard County Parks and Recreation. It is sponsored by the National City Bank of Rockledge.

Artwork welcome

The Space Coast Cancer Center is asking artists to participate in the Annual Daffodil Gala Silent Auction on Saturday, October 13th, 2008. Artists may donate a piece of artwork or place a piece on consignment. For consignment, artists will determine what they must have from the piece. If the piece brings in more than what the artist is asking, the Space Coast Medical Associates Foundation will receive the overage as a donation. The foundation is dedicated to helping all who need a helping hand in the fight against cancer. They provide financial assistance for medications, transportation, housing, counseling for individuals with cancer, and educational scholarships for healthcare providers.

Artwork must be brought to the BCA office by October 10th. Artwork will be picked up by a Cancer Center representative.

For more information, contact Lynne Brezina at 321-690-6817.

Books

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

Congratulations to Lori Knerick. In a recent meeting of The Scribblers of Brevard - a writers' group that meets at the Eau Gallie library twice a month - Lori Knerick's altered photograph "A Bright Voyage" was chosen for the cover of Driftwood (an anthology of poetry, short stories and art). The photograph captures a solitary duck and small sailboat with sails at rest in a peaceful, yet vivid harbor.


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
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."

Classes

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 will start on Thursday, October 9th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The cost will be $5.00 for members using their own supplies and $10 for members using Pearl's supplies. The cost will be $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)

Other classes by Pearl: 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.

Bobbi Q. Brown offers Watercolor Classes

One class is Mondays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Cape Canaveral Library. The cost is $10. The other class is on Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Central Brevard Art Association at 566 Barton Blvd., Suite 3, Rockledge. The cost is $15.00. Both classes are ongoing. All levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies. For information, call 536-7773.

Handbuilding Clay classes with Suzanne Frank.
October classes at the Cocoa Beach Library start on October 2nd. Classes will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Thursday. The dates for the classes are 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, and 10/30. The cost is $70. Call Suzanne Frank at (321) 254-3398 to register.

November handbuilding classes. Classes will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every Monday. The dates for the classes are 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, and 11/24. The cost is $70. Call Suzanne Frank at (321) 254-3398 to register.

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)

Lin Sons Graphite Classes: Graphite drawing classes are available on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m to noon at the Art and Antique Studio, 1419 Highland Avenue, in historic Eau Gallie. The cost is $25 per session. The class is taught by Lin and is limited to four students. Contact Lin at 321-223-4635 to schedule class and to discuss the supply list. Lin's work may be seen on her website at http://www.aahrtbylin.com/

Helen Wheatley Watercolor Class: Helen Wheatley will be teaching watercolor classses at the Cocoa Beach Library on Tuesday mornings from 9am to noon for eight weeks beginning October 7th and running through December 2nd. There will be no class on November 11th for Veteran's Day. The classes are geared for the beginner to intermediate artist. Cost is $80.00 for the eight weeks. Sign up and pick up a list of materials at the Cocoa Beach Library. Enrollment is limited. The fee is due in full at the first class. The Cocoa Beach Library is located at 550 N. Brevard Avenue., Cocoa Beach.

New class at CBAA

Fast and loose watercolors with Diane Deshong Cannon. Classes will be held Fridays, starting 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 taght in 8-week sessions.

Exhibits
PaperWorks. Take-in for the juried exhibit is coming soon. Prepare your artwork now. It's all about paper. The Strawbridge Art League juried exhibit PaperWorks will hold a take-in for submissions to their exhibit on Saturday, October 18th, upstairs in the Henegar Center Ballroom from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. This is the 5th Annual PaperWorks Juried Exhibit. It includes anything that can be done on paper - mixed media, collage, computer art, altered books, photography, watercolor, ink - virtually anything... To enter, you must be a member of the Strawbridge Art League, but you can join at the take-in.

CBAA Featured Artist: Helen Wheately is the featured artist for the Central Breavard Art Association's exhibit at the Central Brevard Library in Cocoa for September and October. She will be displaying five of her award-winning watercolor and mixed-media paintings in addition to several other pieces, including her latest work titled, "Birds of a Feather." The exhibit will run from August 28th through October 30th. The library is located at 308 Forest Avenue in Cocoa. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 to 9; Friday, 9 to 6; Saturday, 9 to 5; and Sunday, 1 to 5. (painting by Helen Wheatley)

Galleries

Art and Antique Studio at 1419 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, Florida. The featured artists for the month of October at the Art and Antique Studio and Gallery are a group of six porcelain painters. The following artists are participating in this exhibit:

Trish Kern and Ardis Reihs. They were introduced to porcelain painting by their moms and both began porcelain painting in the 1970s. Reihs began teaching porcelain painting in 1989.

Denice Van Waardenburg became hooked on porcelain painting in the 1970s when she and her husband were living in Brazil. Her favorite subjects are the animals, people, and wildlife of the land of her birth, Africa.

Sue Franklin discovered the mystique of porcelain painting in the 1990's and began learning the art with the late Elaine Bowen, one of the founders of today's Brevard Porcelain Artists.

Pat Blaga and Pat Sams have painted in oil for 30 years or more. Prior to her retirement, Blaga taught oil and acrylic painting and owned a retail store. Sams' involvement in the art came about because she could find no porcelain tiles on the island with Aruba scenes when she took a trip back "home." She decided to make her own.

Their art will be on display throughout the month of October. (The tiger painting is by Denice Van Waardenburg. The photograph is of Pat Sams working.)

Art Gallery and Studio of Melbourne, 802 East New Haven Avenue, Downtown Melbourne, 321-729-9368. October's featured artist is Barbara Perlmutter with her "Jewish Religious Art" exhibit. The opening reception is October 10th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Regular gallery hours are Monday through Saturday 11 to 5 p.m.

The newest members of the gallery are Gloria Summerford, Barbara Paul, Laura Rabbits, and Trish Storey. There will be a special reception to welcome them on Thursday, November 6th at 7:00 p.m.

Note: The Art Gallery and Studio is looking for two artists. If you are interested in joining the Art Gallery and Studio, contact Diane Koenig (321) 501-5835 or Susan Kessler at (321) 723-8736.

Brevard Art Museum. Two exhibits are running simultaneously from September 19 to November 9. They are:

Options: Political Cartoons. The museum welcomes Pat Oliphant, Doug MacGregor, Don Adams, Jeff Parker of the Florida Today, and numerous accomplished artists, who use humor and line to comment on the political issues of contemporary society.

Family Ties: Three Generations. Judy Gelles has spent 30 years navigating feminism, motherhood, and developing as an artist. With determination and humor, Gelles provides a social commentary on our lives. Utilizing three generations of family artifacts, Gelles relocates the past, present, and future.

Be sure to stop by to see both exhibits.

The Downtown Gallery in Titusville: The unveiling of the newly expanded showroom at the Downtown Gallery was held on Friday evening, September 12th with an opening reception. Different media are showcased, including tropical paintings, bronze sculpture, elegant hand-crafted jewelry, black and white photography and grand landscape photography. The Downtown Gallery is located at 335 S. Washington Avenue (US 1) in charming downtown Titusville. For more information, call 321-268-0122. The picture is "A Magical Moment in Time" taken in Glacier National Park by artist Dale Nichols. And the sculpture is "Infinity" by artist Yure Lima de Alencar.

Fifth Avenue Art Gallery at 1470 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, Florida. The public is invited to the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery to see the exhibit by renowned watercolorist Jean Grastorf. You will want to see what pouring watercolor does to make her paintings extraordinary. She infuses movement, light, and color into her watercolors to inspire, captivate and entice viewers. Gastorf normally paints with transparent watercolors, but she has added gouache and acrylics to her repertoire. These more opaque pigments enhance and contrast the transparent watercolor washes.

The exhibit will be on display through October 30th. For more information call 321-259-8261 or visit the gallery online at http://www.fifthavenueartgallery.com/. The Gallery is located at 1470 Highland Avenue in Eau Gallie.

Opportunities and Services

October: National Art & Framing Month
Thousands of frame shops and art galleries will be celebrating with a variety of special events and programs designed to promote the enjoyment of art as a part of daily life.

Founded in 1997, National Art and Framing Month is an opportunity to "Picture the Possibilities" that art and framing can bring to homes, offices, and public spaces.

Vivian C. Kistler, director of the NA&FM Council, believes that individual businesses can play a key roll in generating interest in the arts. "For the past few decades, budget cuts have forced schools to reduce or even eliminate art programs. It is now more important than ever for frame shops and art galleries to help the public understand and enjoy art."

Art has been an important part of human society since the earliest scrawlings on cave walls, and picture framing preserves and displays artwork to hang on the walls of homes, offices, and public spaces. National Art and Framing Month shines a spotlight on this essential aspect of our culture.
To "Picture the Possibilities" that art and framing can do for you, stop by Art Expressions and help us celebrate. Art Expressions is located in the Eau Gallie Arts District at: 1404 Highland Avenue. http://www.artexpressionsfinecustomframing.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 will be participating in the ArtWorks Festival in Eau Gallie this year on November 22 and 23. This is their first street-painting event in conjunction with ArtWorks. Cash awards will be made on each day. This is an ideal opportunity for FCAA members to demonstrate and instruct the public on this art form. 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. The speaker/demonstrator for the October meeting will be Linda Hedary. Also, the downstairs hall gallery exhibit called "Changing Colors" begins on October 6, 2008. If you are a member of the Strawbridge Art League, don't forget the take-in for "Changing Colors" from 2 to 4 p.m. on October 6, 2008.
  
• 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. The Fall Art and Craft show will run 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2008, and Saturday, November 8, 2008. The event will be at the Ashkelon, 1651 South Park Avenue. For more information, contact Dot White at 321-267-9363, Bob Bielling at 321 267-9732, or Connie Allen at 321-482-6413.

Presentations and Appearances None reported to me... okay, who out there is doing a presentation or making an appearance in the near future?

Upcoming and Future Events

Upcoming in October: Start preparing those works on paper. The take-in for the juried exhibit called "PaperWorks" at the Strawbridge Art League is on October 18th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All works for this exhibit must be on paper or made of paper. All entries are welcome. Membership in the Strawbridge Art League is required. You may join at the take-in. The take-in will be in the ballroom of the Henegar Center on New Haven Avenue.

Upcoming in October: Main Street Masters of Art. The festival is on Saturday and Sunday, October 4 and 5, 2008, in Historic Downtown Melbourne.

Painting by Renee Decator. Be sure to stop by to see her at the Main Street Masters. Her space is M2.

Upcoming in November: ArtWorks The dates for ArtWorks are November 22 and 23. This street festival of art will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day on Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District of Melbourne, Florida. This art festival is a great experience for the whole family. In addition to displaying their works, artists spend time demonstrating their craft. It's a learning experience for all involved. For information, go to http://www.artworksofeaugallie.org/

Upcoming in November: Brevard Porcelain Artists' show, Touch of Elegance, is on Saturday and Sunday, November 22 and 23, 2008, in the Eau Gallie Civic Center.

Upcoming in January : 19th Annual Indialantic Art Festival. The festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, January 17-18, 2009 at Nance Park in Indialantic, Florida. http://www.artfestival.com/events/visitorsShow/114/1

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Brevard Art News: August 3, 2008

Welcome to Brevard Art News. If you have news to share, send it to me at Lou@LouBelcher.com. I received many positive comments this week regarding the first issue... So, we'll proceed with another. Thanks to all of you who participated this week. Enjoy and feel free to comment by clicking on the comment button at the end of this post. ~~~ Lou~~~


Brevard Art News...

Announcements:

Renee Decator's book, Road Trip, impressions of a memory is now 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, Florida, or at her website: http://www.shop.reneedecator.com/collections/road-trip-impressions-of-a-memory/products/road-trip-impressions-of-a-book or if you are local, you can purchase it directly from the artist by emailing her at decatjr@aol.com.

Renee just returned from Wildacres, North Carolina. She attended a continuing education workshop run by Ringling College of Art and Design and was invited to deliver a presentation about her recent solo exhibition "Road Trip, impressions of a memory" that debuted at the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery.

Pieces of 8: Hot off the press!! The Masters' Pieces, a compliation 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 & Faux" and will appear once again in January 09 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.

Exhibits:

Tom and Vicki Busby are bringing their collected works of 60's cultural icons to Yapa in Historic Downtown Melbourne beginning on August 5. These large, colorful, up close and personal portraits bring the subjects and the viewers together in an almost intimate fashion. See Bob Dylan, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Ray Charles, Fidel Castro and others as you have never seen them before. Be there or be square.....! A preview of works by Tom and Vicki can be seen on the web at http://www.studio-629.com/. Yapa is located at 724 E. New Haven Avenue. 321-727-2300.

Siri Lynn German will have an opening party in the large conference room of Melbourne Beach Library, 324 Ocean Avenue on Saturday, August 9th from 1:00 to 4:00pm. The public is invited free of charge. Come one; come all. Her 3-D and mixed media artwork will be exhibited in the small conference room from August 6th thru September 22nd. Call 255-1890 for information.

Lloyd Behrendt exhibit, "Birds of a Feather," combines photos of space launches and photos of birds in flight -- two entirely different types of flying machines. Have you seen the hand-colored prints of Lloyd Behrendt? They are on display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Behrendt's unique craft of making large format prints of his black and white photographs then hand-coloring them with transparent oil paints is definitely worth seeing. The exhibit runs until the end of August. There is a reception this week on August 7th from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the KSC Visitor Complex. There is a suggested donation of $20.00 to benefit the Merritt Island Wildlife Association. To see some of Behrendt's work, go to http://www.bluesawtooth.com/

Exhibit at the Brevard Zoo: On display at the Brevard Zoo is the exhibit of local artwork. The art exhibit is open daily from 10am to 3pm. Congratulations to all the winners of this juried exhibit.

They are:

• First Place: Sandhill Cranes by Marcia Day
• SecondPlace: Extreme Marine by Linda Graham
• Third Place: Still Water by Viola Pace Knudson

Honorable Mentions:

• Evening Watch by Jeanette Drake
• Raffiki by Denice Van Waardenburg
• The Waiting Bird by Connie Marshall

Rafael Picon will have two pieces of his sculputre featured in First Thursday at the Orlando Museum of Art in Orlando at 2416 North Mills Avenue. The opening for that exhibit is on August 7th from 6 to 9pm.


Carol L. Taylor is exhibiting two recent additions to her Tulipa Series, Emerging from the Night and Anatomy of the Bulb, both charcoal pencil drawings, in the Strawbridge Art League Bastille Day exhibition continuing through Agust 25, 2008 at the Henegar Center in Historic Downtown Melbourne, Florida. She is also exhibiting Dried Roses in Connecting 2008, the 2nd Annual University of Michigan School of Art and Design exhibition at Slusser Gallery in Ann Arbor through August 8 2008. Carol L. Taylor has served on the art faculty of the University of Michigan-Flint and Brevard Community College, has taught art privately, and holds a BFA in drawing/painting and an MA in communication studies (emphasis in drawing/painting/Film/MassMedia) from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. To commission a pencil portrait from her, please contact her at caroltaylorblackandwhite@yahoo.com

The Artists of Art and Antique Studio and Friends have a special exhibit of their works with the theme "Eau Gallie and More" at the Beachstreet Eatery, 302 Ocean Avenue, Melbourne Beach. The exhibit will run from July 17 through September 17, 2009. This popular local eatery, owned by Susie Daily, offers good eats and pleasant surroundings. Be sure to stop by to see the exhibit. (Umbrella painting by Lolly Walton)


The Strawbridge Art League Landmarks III exhibit is touring the county. It is currently hanging in the FIT Library. Be sure to stop by to see it if you are in that area. This is the third in a series of exhibits depicting local landmarks. This is the third and final year of the exhibit and has resulted in the publication of a book of the award-winning pieces of art.

Classes:

Susan Kessler is teaching watercolor painting on Mondays from 10am 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. Also, check out the article about Susan in the August issue of Brevard Florida Live magazine.

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

Classes that Pearl teaches are as follows:

• Adult Watercolor Painting Class
  CENTRAL BREVARD LIBRARY
  308 Forrest Ave.
  Cocoa, Fl.
  (321) 633-1792 Reference Desk
  Day: Every Tuesday
  Time: 10 am. To 12 noon
  Cost: $5 with your supplies / $10 using her supplies
  Registration needed if you use her supplies.
  
  Children’s Art Class
  The Cultured Pearl
  1245 Florida Ave. S.
  Rockledge, Fl. 32955
  (321) 536-3523
  Day: Every Tuesday
  Time: 4 pm to 5:30 pm
  Cost: $12.50 supplies included
  Registration needed for this class.
  
  Adult Multi-Media Painting Class
  The Cultured Pearl
  1245 Florida Ave. S.
  Rockledge, Fl. 32955
  (321) 536-3523
  Day: Every Thursday
  Time: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
  Cost: $12.50 must bring supplies
  Registration needed for this class.
  
  Adult Watercolor Painting Class
  Merritt Island Library
  1195 Courtenay Parkway
  Merritt Island, Fl.
  (321)455-1369
  Day: Every Friday
  Time: 11 am to 1 pm
  Cost: $5 with your supplies / $10 using her supplies
  Registration needed if you use her supplies.
  
  Adult Oil and Acrylic Painting Class
  Merritt Island Library
  1195 Courtenay Parkway
  Merritt Island, Fl.
  (321) 455-1369
  Day: Every Friday]
  Time: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
  Cost: $5 with your supplies (only)
  No registration necessary

Lin Sons Graphite Classes: Graphite drawing classes are available on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m to noon at the Art and Antique Studio, 1419 Highland Avenue, in historic Eau Gallie. The cost is $25 per session. The class is taught by Lin and is limited to four students. Contact Lin at 321-223-4635 to schedule class and to discuss the supply list. Lin's work may be seen on her website at http://www.aahrtbylin.com/

Nancy Dillen (http://www.dillenart.com/) will be teaching in Gatlinburg, TN at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts from September 28-October 3, 2008. The class is called Painting Immersion and is described as follows: September 28-October 3. Let your paintbrush dance as you explore painting with acrylics. Learn the basics of “seeing” through painting still life, landscape and figure. Experience total immersion in a wide variety of painting techniques, tools and subject matter made fun for all levels. Tuition = $400.

Nancy Dillen – artist and educator with 35-years experience; Professor Emeritus of Art, Brevard College, Melbourne, FL; founding member of the group Ten Women in Art. If you would like more information about the Painting Immersion class and/or other classes offered at Arrowmont, please go to: http://www.arrowmont.org/registration/commerce.pl If after looking at the site you still have questions, please contact Arrowmont directly by calling or emailing: ph. 865-436-5860, info@arrowmont.org


Gallery News:

Art and Antique Studio and Gallery “Cityscapes” Exhibit is on display throughout the month of August. Vicki Busby is the featured artist at the Art and Antique Studio and Gallery at 1419 Highland Avenue in Eau Gallie during August. Busby is an award-winning artist who has developed a unique impressionistic style. “Cityscapes” is an exhibit of her pastels and oils featuring images captured in dramatic light and bold colors. Busby has won many awards in several of the top 100 fine art shows in Florida. Don’t miss this wonderful exhibit. Her works will be on display throughout the month of August. For more information, call the Art and Antique Studio and Gallery at (321) 253-5553.


Fifth Avenue Art Gallery"August Madness" Exhibition and Sale - The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery is featuring a 30-day Silent Auction of paintings, drawings, sculpture and art items. Art demonstrations by gallery members will be given every Saturday in August. The madness began with an opening reception Friday, August 1. The show runs throughout August. The demonstrations and exhibition are free and open to the public.

Demos:

• Saturday, August 2nd : 10:00 AM "Watercolor Crayons." By Kaye Shannon


• Saturday, August 9th: 10:00 AM "Luminous Watercolors" By Loretta Schnitzius


• Saturday, August 16th: 10:00 AM "Photography Techniques" By Mark Mittleman


• Saturday, August 23rd: 10:00 AM "Basket Weaving" By Lois Mittleman


• Saturday, August 30th 10:00 AM "Murals" By Carmen Beecher

Come watch the demonstrations on Saturdays. The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery is located at 1470 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL in the historic Eau Gallie area, across from the Brevard Art Museum. Hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 10 – 5:00 p.m. For information, call 321-259-8261.

Brevard Art Museum: The 2008 Juried Exhibition will hang in the Brevard Art Museum through September 12, 2008. Dr. Jennifer Hardin, Chief Curator of the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg was the guest curator for the show. Be sure to stop by and see the works she chose for the exhibit.

Opportunities:

The Groove Smooth Jazz Festival: The jazz festival will be October 25th at the outdoor amphitheater at Wickham Park. Last year, 1500 jazz lovers attended.

There are two opportunities for artists through the jazz festival:

• 1. They are looking for artwork for the t-shirt and posters for the festival. This artwork should center around a jazz theme and not be too heavy or abstract in nature. The deadline for this is possibly September 9th. The artist whose work is chosen will have an opportunity to display their art at the festival.


• 2. There is an opportunity to put up your tent and show your art at the jazz festival. There will be an entry fee.
  

Contact Randy Bennett at 321-480-6264 for more details about both of these opportunities.


The 100% Pure Florida Exhibit. Enter the 100% Pure Florida Exhibit: The 3rd annual 100% Pure Florida Exhibit features the best of Pure Florida Artists. The artwork is of varied subject matter and mediums, the only things that have to be purely Floridian are the artists. The take-in for the exhibit is on August 5th. The exhibit is sponsored by the Fifth Avenue Gallery on Highland Avenue in Eau Gallie. For more information and a prospectus and application go to http://www.100percentpureflorida.com/

Upcoming in October: 2nd Annual Indialantic Craft Festival. The festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, October 4-5, 2008 at Nance Part in Idianlantic, Florida. http://www.artfestival.com/events/visitorsShow/54/2

Upcoming in October: Main Street Masters of Art. The festival is on Saturday and Sunday, October 4 and 5, 2008 in Historic Downtown Melbourne.

Upcoming in November: ArtWorks of EauGallie Festival is on Saturday and Sunday, November 22 and 23, 2008 on Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie area of Melbourne. The committee is looking for volunteers. For information, go to http://www.artworksofeaugallie.org/

Upcoming in January : 19th Annual Indialantic Art Festival. The festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, January 17-18, 2009 at Nance Park in Indialantic, Florida. http://www.artfestival.com/events/visitorsShow/114/1

Meetings:

• Brevard Porcelain Artists will begin their monthly meetings on the first Tuesday in September 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 on the second Saturday of every month 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. There is no meeting in August.


• Strawbridge Art League: The Strawbridge Art League usually 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. There will be no August meeting. Also, there will be no September meeting as the league is encouraging its members to attend "Fall into Art" on Highland Avenue in Eau Gallie on September 18.


• 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.

Send your art news to Lou@LouBelcher.com.