2009-2010 EXHIBITION SCHEDULE ArtCenter Manatee is Manatee County's premiere visual arts center featuring the artwork of many talented local, state and national artists. Exhibitions change monthly in the three large galleries and the public is always welcome to the opening receptions to preview the artwork and meet the artists. September 1 - October 9 Opening Reception: September 4, 2009 5-7pm In Your Face - Alain Huin As an Industrial designer and artist, Alain Huin has spent a lifetime creating and exploring new ways of seeing the obvious. He uses a minimalist’s approach to convey his ideas with bold graphic imagery. "This series of work represents 'visually' my thoughts and observations. I love to explore connections between characters. They may be complex or simple, whimsical or 'in your face' confrontational. I try to reduce the image to a minimum and still convey an idea or emotion and leave the viewer with the freedom of their own interpretation and conclusions." Out of Bounds - Tyrell Waiters Young & successful artist Tyrell Waiters shares some recent work; paintings straight from an artist’s soul, ranging from vibrant still-lifes to rich portraiture. "I've always felt my painting is what kept me out of trouble. I've put my art before anything else. The streets will get you shot, with sports there is no guarantee, and women will put you in bad predicaments. My art has grounded me, helped me mature and given me a focus throughout my life. My paintings tend to evolve through the brush. I don't sketch first. I lay down color and the rest just comes after that. Color soothes me. I've used one brush, the same brush, in all of my paintings. The strokes I make depend on how I'm feeling at the moment. I tend to use looser strokes when I'm calm, and feel happy, and if the painting is giving me what I want." R- Aug. 29 PU- Oct. 10 October 13 - November 6 Opening Reception: October 16, 2009 5-7pm Urban Dwellers - Elayn Leopold The men and women reflected in artist, Elayn Leopold’s project, represent the courageous individuals caught in difficult times, showing the vastness of the homeless community. The resulting body of work speaks to us all, attesting the unity of all people. I Am Home - Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness A art initiative of the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness presents artwork by local homeless artists. These works are filled with color and emotion, illustrating the souls of these artists living on the streets. R- Oct. 10 PU- Nov. 7 November 10 - December 4 Opening Reception: November 13, 2009 5-7pm On and Off the Wall - An open, juried, all media exhibition Max Muller, Juror It was my distinct pleasure to judge this show and to return to the ArtCenter. I was very impressed by the diversity and volume of the works submitted for judging. As with any show that I have judged, it is always a very difficult task to exclude some works from the exhibition. I would like to have accepted every work submitted but due to available space that is not possible. The quality of the works submitted for this show made that task even more difficult. I always strive to have a well rounded exhibition, offering “something for every viewer”, it also makes for a more interesting artistic presentation. I commend ArtCenter Manatee for offering the very attractive and professional looking environment in which to show the art. Those of you whose work was not selected, I thank you for your efforts and artistic commitment and keep trying, art, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. During these troubling and uncertain times, art offers an enjoyable and comforting retreat for the soul. Thank you all for creating that environment and supporting the arts. - Max Muller 1st - $1,000 2nd - $750 3rd - $500 4 Merit awards - $50 each R- Nov. 7 PU- Dec. 5 Entry Requirements December 8 - January 8 Opening Reception: December 11, 2009 5-7pm Wild About Color Reid-Hodges Gallery Marge Bennett & Carolyn Ritter The two local artists were first drawn to each other’s work by their use of vibrant colors. Their work often shares a whimsical attitude, and the quality of the painted surface shows a love for the painting process. ArtCenter Manatee Student Exhibition Searle Gallery An exhibit showcasing the talent and creativity of ArtCenter Manatee students. 3 Dimensions, 3 Ways Carol Ferony - Pastels Art is personal in the sense that it is a concept with a voice. This is true for both the artist and the viewer, however diverse the interpretation. The association of structural elements, rhythm, balance and the energy they create are what I consider to be the most important aspects of my work. Many of my interpretations of everyday life scenarios have been experienced while others are imagined…. but within the creative process all are self portraits. Bill Kidd - Clay Sculpture The works on display are from a recent series of works titled “Fertile Ground”. This work began about two years ago when I began to alter thrown forms and close them with stem like additions. These early pieces in this series were simple gourd-like forms. Using nature as inspiration, the forms have developed into more complex sculptures with the additions of many hand built and thrown parts. Pat Underwood - Clay Figures Pat’s body of work includes decorative tiles, mosaic murals, garden art, art dolls, and sculpture as well as functional pieces. As well as being an exhibiting artist, her work can be found in private collections throughout the country. R- Dec. 5 PU- Jan. 9 January 15 - February 28 Opening Reception: January 15, 2010 5-7pm American Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Exhibition ArtCenter Manatee is proud to be one of five venues nationally selected to present the 142nd Annual Traveling Exhibition in the Kellogg Gallery in Bradenton, FL January 15 - February 28 2010. Bradenton is the only stop in the Southeast and offers visitors and locals alike the opportunity to celebrate some of the best watercolor paintings in the world. $10.00 Admission to the Opening Reception on 1/15. The exhibition is Free to ArtCenter Manatee members. The American Watercolor Society is a nonprofit membership organization that began in 1866 to promote the art of watercolor painting in America. Each year the Society holds a juried ?exhibition of watercolors from artists throughout the world. The AWS Traveling Exhibition brings some of the biggest and most talented artists in water soluble media together into one show. The original juried exhibition, hung in March 2009 at the Salmagundi Club in NYC contained over 100 entries, 40 of which have been chosen for the traveling show with over half having won awards. As an accompaniment, the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society will present works by their members in the Searle and Reid Hodges Galleries. FSWS is comprised of artists from 7 gulf coast counties representing some of the best watercolor talent in the south. Watercolor workshops will be hosted at ArtCenter Manatee to compliment the watercolor exhibition and will feature nationally known artists: Jean Grastorf, Teresa Kirk, Joe Fettingis and Donna Zagotta. Check out our special artist presentations during the American Watercolor Show. March 2 - March 26 Opening Reception: March 5, 2010 5-7pm Art a la Carte - An open, juried, all media exhibition with a Culinary theme. 1st - $500 2nd - $250 3rd - $100 $100 excellence in Photography $100 excellence in Watercolor R- Feb. 27 PU- March 27 Entry Requirements March 30 - April 23 Opening Reception: April 1, 2010 Thurs. 5-7pm A Perfect 10 - Member Exhibition Eleanor Merritt, Juror 1st $750 2nd $500 3rd $250 2 Merit awards - $50 each R- March 27 PU- April 24 Entry Requirements April 27 - May 22 Opening Reception: April 30, 2010 5-7pm Fabulous Funky Furniture - Fun functional art The Figure and the Abstraction - Darwin Leon R- April 24 PU- May 22 May 25 - June 18 Opening Reception: May 28, 2010 5-7pm Flashback: a 60's Revolution - An open, juried, all media exhibition with a '60's theme 1st $750 2nd $500 3rd $250 2 Merit awards - $50 each R- May 22 PU- June 19 Entry Requirements June 22 - July 16 Opening Reception: June 25, 2010 5-7pm Bloomers - An open, juried, all media exhibition with a floral theme 1st $750 2nd $500 3rd $250 2 Merit awards - $50 each R- June 19 PU- July 17 Entry Requirements July 20 - August 13 Opening Reception: July 23, 2010 5-7pm KidsArt Art - by Summer Art Camp students Faculty Exhibition R- July 17 PU- August 14