June 5-July 6

Opening Reception Thurs. June 7, 5-7pm
Inspired Visions, All Media Open Exhibit, All Galleries

Patsy Hall, The Approach

Juror: Susanna Spann

Juror Statement

Jurying is “One person’s opinion on one day” and this day I found a strong presence in the jewelry category. As a juror, I certainly enjoyed the variety of work on exhibit and was pleased with the following of the theme, Inspired Visions.

Receiving 6/2  10:00am-1:00pm
Pickup 7/7

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KidsArt Exhibition
July 12-August 10

KidsArt Party August 10, 5 – 7pm
All Galleries

A delightful exhibit presenting the spontaneous and joyful work created by our KidsArt summer camp students. Artists from four to fifteen years of age will have their work displayed in all of ArtCenter Manatee’s galleries. Celebrate in true kid fashion with ice cream from Bradentown Scoop, Pizza from Domino’s, a balloon twister, the Pirates Baseball speed pitch, Marty the Marauder himself and more! Tampa Bay Rowdies tickets for the August 25 game against the Puerto Rico Islanders will be on sale - 4 tickets for $15 or $5 each (discounted from $14 ea)… proceeds benefit ArtCenter Manatee KidsArt Camp and the kids have a chance to go on the field prior to the game!

Sponsored by :

Bradentown Scoop
Domino’s Pizza
Florida Central Credit Union
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball
Tampa Bay Rowdies

September 5 – 28

Fur, Feathers, Flora & Fauna, All Media Open Exhibition, All Galleries

Opening Reception Thursday September 6, 5-7pm

Receiving – September 1
Pick Up - September 29

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October 2 – 26

Expressions of Hope, Curated Exhibition, Reid-Hodges Gallery

Also on display:

Gerry Zeck, “The Journey” A photo montage documenting his wife’s journey surviving cancer.

“Art by kids with cancer” Artwork from the Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, a project of Young Artists Awards

Opening Reception Thursday October 4, 5-7pm

Receiving – September 29
Pick Up – October 27

October 2 – 26

Think Pink, All Media Open Exhibition, Kellogg and Searle Galleries

Opening Reception Thursday October 4, 5-7pm

Juror: John Greeley

Receiving – September 29
Pick Up – October 27

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October 30 – November 30

Foundation For Dreams, Searle Gallery

Opening Reception Thursday November 1, 5-7pm

The Foundation for Dreams and ArtCenter Manatee are showcasing art created by the children of Dream Oaks Camp the entire month of November.

The Dream Oaks Camp program provides a special place for children with special needs and chronic illnesses the opportunity to bond with others, build steps toward a greater self-confidence, strengthen activities of daily living and life skills, and provide respite services to the parents and/or caregivers.

Visit www.foundationfordreams.org for more information.

Receiving – October 27
Pick Up – December 1

October 30 – November 30

Up, Up And Away, All Media Open Exhibition, Kellogg and Reid Hodges Galleries

Opening Reception Thursday November 1, 5-7pm

Juror’s Statement

I viewed the art as a complete range of subjects, mediums and techniques. Whether it is painting, photography, jewelry or sculpture, in abstract, realism and every technique in between; they were all done professionally.
Juror, Frank Saso

Receiving – October 27
Pick Up – December 1

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December 4 – January 4

Student Exhibit, Kellogg Gallery
Member Exhibit, Searle and Reid Hodges Galleries

Opening Reception Thursday December 6, 5-7pm

Receiving – December 1
Pick Up – January 5

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January 8 – February 1

Art In A Minor Key, All Media Open Exhibition, Reid Hodges Galleries

Opening Reception Saturday January 12, 4pm

Receiving – January 5
Pick Up – February 2

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January 7 – February 1

Maxine Masterfield, Searle Gallery

Opening Reception Saturday January 12, 4pm

January 10 – March 8

Exquisite Miniatures, Kellogg Gallery

Opening Reception Thursday January 17, 5-7pm

A national traveling museum exhibition of fifty exquisite miniature paintings by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist curated by David J. Wagner, Ph.D. Join us for a tour and lecture of Miniature Art on January 17th prior to the reception.

February 5 – 28

Art In Motion, All Media Open Exhibition, Searle and Reid Hodges Galleries

Opening Reception Thursday February 7, 5-7pm

Receiving – February 2
Pick Up – March 2

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March 8 – March 30

American Watercolor Society
145th Traveling Exhibition, Kellogg Gallery

Opening Reception Thursday March 14, 5-7pm

ArtCenter Manatee presents the American Watercolor Society’s 145th Annual Traveling Exhibition in the Kellogg Gallery. In conjunction with AWS exhibit the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society’s Aqueous Show will be on display in the Searle and Reid Hodges Galleries beginning March 5.

Docented tours are available by reservation, $10 per person. Please call 941-746-2862 for availability and times.

An opening reception will be held March 14th, 5-7pm in the galleries at ArtCenter Manatee with light hors d’ oeuvres and refreshments. Meet the artists, socialize and enjoy the ambiance!

The American Watercolor Society’s Traveling Show, selected from the 145th New York Exhibition, consists of forty paintings executed by artists from all corners of the United States. They were selected from over 142 paintings chosen from this year’s exhibition. These 142 paintings were originally selected from nearly 1200 entries submitted to an elected jury. The jury of selection was James McFarlane-Chair, Linda Baker, Chin-Lung Huang, Antonio Masi and Donna L. Zagotta.

The American Watercolor Society boasts among its past and present members, Edwin Austin Abbey, Morris Graves, Childe Hassam, Winslow Homer, Ted Dautzkey, John La Farge, Mario Cooper, Sir William Russell Flint, Chen Chi, Dong Kingman and Andrew Wyeth, to name a few.

March 4 – March 30

Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society, Aqueous Show

Searle and Reid-Hodges Galleries

Opening Reception Thursday March 14, 5-7pm

The Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society was formed in 1983 and has more than 200 members, many of whom have achieved statewide and national recognition for their works; it serves members who live along the Florida Gulf coast.

Celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 2013

Juror’s Statement:

It was indeed both a pleasure and an honor to judge this exhibition. Many outstanding images did not get the nod, only because there was a limitation on the number of awards offered.

I was looking for diversity, not only in size, but in the treatment of the subject …along with an extra bounce of creativity… making the image memorable.

It was important to offer surprises, not only in treatment but also in the choice of presentation…the direct look and almost eye contact of the subject staring out at you, the startling white snow surrounding the folks on skis and the melting ice chilling the yet to be opened bottles for libation. And then the mysterious and suggested eyes of the turban wrapped woman. These images stay with you long after leaving the Art Center Manatee.

I feel the strong use of color and clarity of design makes this a show that reflects well on the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society.

You have an impressive exhibition and I thank you for asking me to be a part of award process.

All the best!

Taylor Ikin

Receiving – March 2
Pick Up – March 30

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 April 2 – May 3

East Meets West

Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island represents the West while the Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch represent the East. “Sandy Toes Make Art” is the theme chosen, and Peggy Potter’s Beach Scene in Pastels is a stunning example of coastal art. Ms. Potter is a long time member of the Guild.

The AGAMI exhibit is open to all artists and juried for prizes. Entry fees are $15/piece for AGAMI members, $20/piece for non members. Cash or Check only please.

Receiving – March 30, 10 am – 1pm

Anna Maria Island Artists,  Kellogg Gallery
Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch, Searle Gallery
Paint The Town Plein Air Group, Reid-Hodges Gallery

Opening Reception Thursday April 4, 5-7pm

Receiving – March 30 Pick Up – May 4
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Paint the Town Plein Aire Group, Reid-Hodges Gallery

ArtCenter Manatee presents the 9th Annual “Paint the Town” exhibition in the Reid-Hodges Gallery. The kick off for the show is “Quick Draw” , open to all artists, at the Farmer’s Market on Main Street Saturday, March 30th from 10AM – 2 PM. The main event, Paint The Town, takes place March 30 – April 4, during which time chosen professional artists will be painting on location ‘en plein air’ from actual Downtown Bradenton scenes. The finished paintings will be judged for prizes and displayed at ArtCenter Manatee April 4-May 3.

March 6th – April 6th, 2012

Juror’s Statement

Thank you for the opportunity and pleasure of judging the Art Center Manatee current member and student exhibitions. In both the student and member shows I was impressed by those who took risks and experimented with media as well as those who chose a conventional approach and manifest that they had mastered the process of working with their chosen medium. It was great to see humor in some of the work. Deciding what to include in a scene and what to crop out provides a focus of attention for the viewer. Some of the prize winners addressed these issues very well. Winners demonstrated that they had established a particular challenge for themselves and had achieved their goal in the completed work. It might be a photo-realist view of Paris or the atmospheric light of the Coast of Cornwall. There were many strong works in watercolor. Some were loosely painted and spontaneous. Others were tighter and more detailed. Artists gave themselves compositional challenges such drawing a sitter and her reflection or the effect of rust on the hull of a boat. The art world values the contribution that is unique and that advances the possibilties in a particular medium and so do I.
-Mark Ormond

Six degrees of Inspiration

January 30 – April 26, 2012  Opening Reception Thursday Feb. 16, 5:30 – 7:00 pm

• Susan Covert
• Virginia Pennell
• Betty Isermann
• Jerome Chesley
• Elaine Charney
• Brenda Hadjian

ComCenter 9040 Town Center Pkwy., Lakewood Ranch FL, 34202 941-782-1200

April 10-April 27

Opening Reception Thurs. April 12, 5-7pm
Paint The Town, Reid Hodges Gallery

ArtCenter Manatee presents the 8th Annual “Paint the Town” exhibition in the Reid-Hodges Gallery. The kick off for the show is “Quick Draw” , open to all artists, at the Farmer’s Market on Main Street Saturday, April 7th from 10AM – 2 PM. The main event, Paint The Town, takes place April 9-11, during which time chosen professional artists will be painting on location ‘en plein air’ from actual Downtown Bradenton scenes. The finished paintings will be judged for prizes and displayed at ArtCenter Manatee April 12-27.

More info on the Quick Draw Event

Awards

1st – Bill Farnsworth – Chainsaw Charlie
2nd – Jane Chapin – 2 D River
3rd – Susan Covert – The Truck Stops Here

Honorable Mention:

Christophe Cardot – Behind the Farm
Kelly Medford – Green Shed, King’s Farm

April 10-April 27

Opening Reception Thurs. April 12, 5-7pm
Light and Drama, All Media Open Exhibit, Kellogg & Searle Galleries
Juror: Laura Keats Avery

Juror Statement

I have judged several shows over the years for the ArtCenter and each time the quality of the entries has grown. This was the best yet – which made it tough to select just a few outstanding pieces.
The criteria I use as a standard for selection is mastery of techniques in the chosen medium, composition, rendering, value, color, content or theme and presentation.
The award winners all demonstrated these elements beautifully. Thank you for inviting me to be your juror and congratulations to all the accepted participants.
- Laura Keatts Avery

Awards

1ST PLACE Cecilia Jonsson Bisset, Watercolor/Pastel, “Nymphea Antares”

2ND PLACE John Kokajko, Photography, “Marie Selby Botanical Gardens #6144″

3RD PLACE Sue Lynn Cotton, Watercolor, “Bananas in the Afternoon”

MERIT AWARD

Lolly Owens, Mixed Media, “Details of Mystery”

Betsy Jones Wade, Oil on Linen, “Fishers of Men”

HONORABLE MENTION

1 Mariarosa Rockefeller, Photography, “Incoming Storm”

2 Linda Van Tassell, Watercolor, “Rolls”

3 Carolann Garafola, Acrylic on Watercolor Paper, “Alone on Palma Sola Bay”

4 Jacqueline Clark, Watercolor, “In the Red”

5 Brenda Hadjian, Watercolor, “Highgate Manor II”

6 Karen DeLeon Stuart, Oil, “On the Bay”

7 Gregory A. Jones, Mixed Media, “Can, Matches & Brush”

8 Sharon Woelfling, Watercolor, “Iris III”

9 Dianna Shandorf, Pastel, “Island Still Life: Starfruit”

10 Karen Bushold, Photography, “Painter’s Painting #5″

SPECIAL AWARDS

Excellence in Watercolor Jerome Chesley, Watercolor, “Just Peachy”

Excellence in Ceramics Amy Webber, Ceramics, “A Tribute to Mote”

Excellence in Jewelry Sondra Hirssig, Cloisonne, “Mermaid Necklace”

Receiving Saturday 4/7  10:00am-1:00pm
Pickup 4/28

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May 1-June 1

Opening Reception Thurs. May 3, 5-7pm
Retrospective Color All Media Open Exhibit, All Galleries

Juror Statement

This was an exciting and challenging show to judge because of the level of craftsmanship, presentation and original ideas. The larger pieces demanded to be seen and the smaller ones asked to be heard. All of the work, individually, asks to be quietly absorbed.

– Linda Molto

Receiving 4/28  10:00am-1:00pm
Pickup 6/2

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