Exhibits and Galleries

Exhibits

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, 2009. 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"

American Impressionist Society's 9th Annual National Juried Exhibition.

Congratulations to Sandy Johnson. She was accepted into the American Impressionist Society's 9th Annual National Juried Exhibition. This year, this exhibit is being held at the prestigious Coda Fine Art Gallery in Palm Desert, California, from November 22 to December 22, 2008. The judge for the exhibit will be Calvin Liang. Sandy Johnson's pastel titled "Jerome" was the piece selected. It was also included in an editorial on the AIS show in the November issue of the American Art Collector magazine, page 105.

Harris Gallery at the King Center for the Performing Arts

The art in the Harris Gallery of the King Center for the Performing Arts is now exhibiting the works of Marion S. Ott. Her daughter has generously offered the works for viewing by the public.

Marion S. Ott (1908 to 1996) traveled with her husband to military posts in Japan and Germany in the years after World War II. While in the Far East, she studied and developed her skills in painting and flower arranging. Her aim was to combine both the traditional Chinese and Western art techniques to express her individuality. Her style combined the classic with the contemporary, thereby creating her own style with the characteristically simple flowing brush strokes of the oriental masters.

She had many one-woman shows in the Virginia, Washington, DC, and Palm Beach, Florida areas. She exhibited internationally and won many awards. In 1990, she was named distinguished artist teacher of the Sumi-e Society. At one point, she was awarded the Brumbacher Silver Medal. Her paintings are found in numerous private collections and she did many commissioned works.
(Thanks to Christal Wood, daughter of Marion S. Ott for the biography of her mother.)

See Famous Artists' Work At Melbourne Beach Library

Not everyone can travel to the Louvre in Paris or the Metropolitan in NYC to enjoy the greatest of the great in art masterpieces. But a quick trip to the Melbourne Beach Library on the corner of Ocean Ave. and A-1-A will help satisfy the need of local art lovers to see some of the world's most famous paintings.

The library is displaying "Friends & Faux," a collection of copies done by a group of local artists known collectively as the Pieces of Eight. This will be the final opportunity to see the collection publicly.

"The pieces were painted as we studied the masters in an attempt to learn some of their time-tested techniques," explains Jini James, founder of the group. "We began by reading about Mary Cassatt and copying her work. It was so valuable that we began choosing other artists. The collection includes Picasso, Vermeer, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Klimt, Degas and many others."

The show has been popular for several reasons Not only are the pieces recognizable, but they are shown with educational materials that remind the viewers of when the work was done originally and what is particularly notable about it.

Because the collection will no longer be shown in its entirety and since many of the pieces have been sold, a book version of the project is now available for purchase. "The Masters' Pieces" contains over 30 full-color reproductions of sixteen famous painters. It can be ordered on-line for $14.00 by going to http://www.piecesof8.net/ and clicking on the book cover. The book contains additional historical and biographical information about each painter making it an easy way to learn more about the overall development of art.

The exhibit at the Melbourne Beach Library will run through December 2, 2008. The artists in The Pieces of 8 are Jini James, Cindy Michaud, Donna Vines, Carmen Beecher, Carol Schiff, Mary Warnick, Denette Schweikert, and Suzanne Peiffer.

"Arabesque"

"Arabesque" is the name of Nancy Dillen's show with renowned Florida sculptor Candace Knapp. Dillen has 20 paintings (most of them new) in the exhibit. You are invited to see the exhibit in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, at the Atlantic Center for the Arts Harris House, located at 214 S. Riverside Drive.

Dillen is calling her latest body of work the "Water Circus" series. It's imaginary, fun and includes never-before-seen images that leap and tumble from canvas to canvas. She guarantees that they will dazzle your eyes. She doesn't know where the ideas came from but says that they are "whimsical" ... "off the wall" ... and "unexpected." She encourages her audience to write their own stories around the new paintings.

The exhibit dates are November 1 through 22, 2008.

Directions to Harris House: Harris House and its parking lot are at 214 S. Riverside Drive (corner of Riverside and Douglas Streets). If you are coming up 1-95, take exit 249 onto State Hwy 44. Head east to New Smyrna Beach. Merge onto W. Canal St/SR - 44/State Rd. 44. Turn left at Live Oak Street; then turn right at Douglas Street.

You can see some of Dillen's new work at her website at http://www.dillenart.com/index.htm.

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."

She also has two pieces in the Strawbridge Art League exhibit, Mocha Latte, Cappuccino, Espresso in the downstairs hallway gallery in the Henegar Center for the Arts in Historic Downtown Melbourne. One piece is Max and John, a pen and ink portrait of her father, Max and his brother, John, as John was going off to serve in WWII. Pictured here is Aunt Gladys in Detroit, a charcoal pencil portrait of Max and John's younger sister at Easter. They will be on display until December 8, 2008. Carol's email address is CarolTaylorBlackandWhite@yahoo.com

Galleries

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 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)

Art Gallery & Studio of Melbourne

The new artists at the Art Gallery & Studio of Melbourne are Wally Berger, Barbara Paul, Laura Rabbits, Trish Storey, and Gloria Summerfield.

The featured artist for November is Diana Beecham. Please go by the studio to see her work and the work of the new artists. The Art Gallery & Studio is located in Downtown Melbourne at 802 East New Haven Avenue. For information call 729-9368. (Pottery by Barbara Paul)

Works in porcelain, fused glass, jewelry, photography, mixed media, stained glass, acrylic, watercolor, oil, wood, and pottery are on display in the Gallery. Regular gallery hours are Monday through Saturday 11 to 5 p.m.
Note: The Art Gallery and Studio is looking for a nature photographer. 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.

Art and Antique Studio and Gallery; Holiday Boutique of Artists

The Art and Antique Studio and Gallery is featuring their Holiday Boutique at the gallery at 1419 Highland in Historic Downtown Eau Gallie. Art & Antique Studio and Gallery (321-253-5553) will kick off its holiday season with a Holiday Wish List for Santa’s helpers

Offered for your HOLIDAY WISH/GIFT LIST are:

• Hand built clay oriental kimonos by clay artist Kim Darby
  
• Custom designed, free hanging, stain glass by stained glass artist Sharon Burridge
  
• Hand wrapped and handmade glass jewelry by Miami artist Heather Molans
  
• Unusual and funky, handmade ceramic cups by Jill Cole
  
• Textile fiber items (scarves, aprons, and more) by two artists Deon Donovan and friend
  
• Raku pottery in all shapes and sizes by Nancy Trezza
  
• One of a kind, hand made, silver jewelry by Eileen Phinick
  
• Handcrafted pine needle baskets designed by Ronnie & Bonar Phlabaum. These baskets are embellished with slices of black walnuts and wooden bases
  
• Wearable fiber art by Ruth Wharton, including African fabrics collected from all over the globe (reversible and washable)
  
• Gourd Rain Sticks, birdhouses, and designer cell phone purses by local artist Therese Ferguson
  
• Beautiful, handmade, designer gourd purses by Cynthia Perry
  
• Unusual femo clay covered pens and colorful, abstract, hand-woven small paper baskets in various shapes and sizes by local crafter/artist Sara Crumpacker

For information call 321-253-5553

Fifth Avenue Art Gallery: 26th Annual Designer Holiday Craft Show

The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery proudly celebrates the holidays with the 16th Annual Designer Holiday Craft Show. You are invited to start your shopping early at the gallery. Choose from exquisite hand made, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. The art gallery was established in 1975 and is located in the historic Old Eau Gallie area of Melbourne on Highland Avenue across from the Brevard Art Museum. For information, visit http://www.fifthavenueartgallery.com/

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. (necklace by Heidi Thamert)

Brevard Art News: July 27, 2008

Welcome to the first issue of Brevard Art News. If you have news to share, send it to me at Lou@LouBelcher.com. 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:

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:

Rafael Picon currently has one piece in the Atrium in the Orange Conty Administration Building in Orlando at 201 Rosalind Avenue. It will be on exhibit there until July 31st. On August 7, two pieces of Rafael's sculpture will be 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.




Lawrence Smelser has a display of his paintings on view at the Melbourne Library on Fee Avenue until the last day of July.

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

Denice Van Waardenburg has a display of her painting on porcelain at the Melbourne Library on Fee Avenue until the end of July.

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:

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 Painting Immersion
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. 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:

Don't miss First Friday... August 1, 2008 (5:30-8:30) Highland Avenue, Eau Gallie section of Melbourne.

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. An opening reception will be held from 5:30pm to 8:30pm on Friday, August 1st, 2008. It is free and open to the public. 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 with paintings, drawings, sculpture and art items sale. Art demonstrations by gallery members will be given every Saturday in August. The madness begins with an opening reception Friday, August 1, from 5:30 to 8 :00 p.m. The show runs throughout August. The demonstrations, opening reception, 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 Museum of Art. Hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 10 – 5:00 p.m. For information, call 321-259-8261.

• The Highway Grrrls

Robin Rothrock continues to explore media and materials for her artwork. This time, she's exploring the properties of painting on Plexiglas. Visit the gallery on Highland Avenue in Eau Gallie on First Friday (August 1, 2008) from 5:30 to 9:00. Refreshments, live misic with the Mark Baker Band and a special exhibit of her backlit Plexiglas as well as Robin's usual beautiful works.

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. Petersburn 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 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/.

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.

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