Manatee Schools K-12 Exhibit open until April 30

Beaux Arts of Central Florida

Beaux Arts

On Display March 9-April 9, 2021
Reid Hodges Gallery

Beaux Arts of Central Florida is a group of award-winning artists focusing on Contemporary Art. The artists are members by invitation only. They work in all mediums and place a strong emphasis on experimentation and creativity to produce exceptional art work.

“Beaux Arts of Central Florida is one of this area’s longstanding and most reputable artist’s groups. The caliber of the work produced by the experienced, seasoned artists in this group is remarkable. The range of media employed by the members – from oil painting, paper collage, watercolor, textile, ceramic, bronze and mixed media sculpture – is also impressive. With gorgeous sun-filled palettes in keeping with the vibrant landscapes of the Sunshine State, the works of art representing Beaux Arts of Central Florida are a living testimony to the vitality of the art scene in Florida. The Museum of Arts and Sciences is happy to be the host for their annual group exhibition, knowing that the art chosen for the exhibition will be first rate.“

Ruth Grim
Chief Curator and Gary R. Libby Curator of Art
Museum of Arts and Sciences
Daytona Beach, Florida

 

 

Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society (FSWS) 2021 Annual Aqueous Show

FSWS Annual Aqueous Show

Hunt And Peck by Kris Parins

Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society
Annual Aqueous Show
Kellogg & Searle Galleries

On Display: Feb 2 – Mar 5, 2021

The virtual reception has been canceled. We will post a recording by Jenny Medved in the near future.

The Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society (FSWS) was formed in 1983 and has more than 200 members, many of whom have achieved statewide and national recognition for their work; it serves members who live along the Florida Gulf Coast. FSWS was formed in 1983 to foster the advancement of and promote excellence in the art of watercolor painting. Their intent is to inform and educate through exhibitions, lectures and painting demonstrations as to the best work currently being done in watercolor.

Island Gallery West Exhibit

Shirley Rush Dean, Kathy Storm, Susan Swanson, Charlotte Sorsen

Island Gallery West
Reid Hodges Gallery
Feb 2- Mar 5

Virtual Reception has been canceled.

30 Years and Counting!

In April 1990, Island Gallery West was created by a small core group of local artists in Holmes Beach on Florida’s Anna Maria Island. Our gallery has evolved into a successful artists’ cooperative of nearly thirty members. We offer paintings, drawings, photographs, mixed media, ceramic arts and pottery, jewelry, glass mosaics and much more. Each month of the year, the work of a different artist is highlighted as Featured Artist. A number of our artists teach, or have taught classes, at ArtCenter Manatee.

Our gallery is staffed by knowledgeable member artists, who welcome the opportunity to discuss with you the gallery’s art and award-winning artists. We look forward to providing a pleasant, relaxing visit and a constantly changing collection of art on display. You’ll discover all the variety and visual stimulation of an art festival in an attractive and convenient year-round gallery setting.

A Facebook Live interview is held at 5:00 pm on the first Friday of each month. Tune in to “Fridays at 5” to see the Featured Artist and hear about the inspiration and methods used to create the works and to preview the exhibit. www.facebook.com/islandgallerywest.

Call 941-778-6648 or check the website for an updated schedule of events. www.islandgallerywest.com

Island West Gallery is located at 5368 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach, Trolley Stop 15, on Anna Maria Island. Gallery hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Sunday. Per county and city regulations, masks are required. Hand sanitizer is available.

 

 

 

Local Inspirations

Local Inspirations

An open, all media, juried exhibit

Juror: Mary Alice Braukman
NWS, ISEA, SLMM. NNWA, RMN, FWS
Mary Alice has been active professionally for over 50 years and is an internationally recognized artist and teacher. She is an innovative and creative artist who works continually on new ways to present images that evoke a sense of motion and dimension, texture and an unearthing of paints/and colors. The act of painting is what interests Mary Alice. Her work is intuitive and it records her personal experiences. She is a much sought after teacher, advisor and juror. Her work has received numerous awards including national and international awards.

Mary Alice is a graduate of Florida State University with a BS in Fine Arts and Art Education. She continued graduate studies and taught in the Hillsborough County school system. Then she moved to Denver, Colorado, and was the art consultant for the Cherry Creek school district. She was president of the Florida Watercolor Society in 1991 and 1992 and served on the society’s executive board until 1998.

“I simply must do art . . . it is who I am.”

 

Peter Stilton: Walking in the Morning Light – A World More Bright

Peter Stilton: Walking in the Morning Light - A World More Bright

Premonitions of a Sunset at Schoodic Point, Seaside Sonata, Early Awareness of the Blue Emerald

Peter Stilton: Walking in the Morning Light – A World More Bright
Curated Exhibit
Jan 5-29, 2021
Searle Gallery

For over half a century, renowned artist Peter Stilton has enjoyed a successful career in the United States and abroad with solo exhibitions from Los Angeles to Paris, from Tampa to New York and beyond. His work can be found in private and corporate collections world-wide.

“I have a cinematic mind that doesn’t see arbitrary distinctions or boundaries between music (audio) and painting (visual) or writing (mental). But I do feel an impulsion to share what I hear, see, feel and think which I find so involving and inspiring. Time is not relevant because the spirituality of the art and humanities transcend that materials concept. The arts tend towards a universality that does not include ages, races or any material limitations.”

Secret Garden

Secret Garden

Hide and Seek by Alexis Moyer, Splinaflora by Leigh Taylor Mickelson, Fall of Secrets by Susan Martin

Secret Garden
An ACM Curated Show
Jan 5 – Jan 29, 2021

Kellogg Gallery

Step into a magical garden of whimsy, meander along the path among handmade ceramic totems measuring from 3’ to 5’ tall, all gracefully accompanied by photorealistic botanical paintings. Featuring totem artists: Peggy Bishop (New Orleans, LA), Leigh Taylor Mickelson (Ossining, NY), Kimberly Miller (Leesburg, FL), and Alexis Moyer (Ca); as well as Acrylic Painter Susan Martin, (Merritt Island, FL). Serenaded by the comforting babble of water fountains and meditation bells, you’ll be swept away to a serene and peaceful state of mind.  Come experience our secret garden, you may want to stay for a while.

Virtual Reception Video

“https://www.youtube.com/embed/Nn65Fb-8ENc”

 

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International Watercolor Society Florida USA Exhibit

International Watercolor Society Florida USA
ACM Curated Exhibit

March 9 – April 9, 2021
Kellogg Gallery

An ArtCenter Manatee curated exhibition featuring master watercolor artists from around the world. The International Watercolor Society has chapters in over 110 countries, and gathers together one of the largest and most diverse group of watercolor artists and art lovers alike. Being of many nations, cultures, and backgrounds, it provides a platform for the continual development, learning, and sharing of the art of watercolor. In addition to the exchange of ideas between artists in the field and industry, it advocates and supports the next generation of artists with the events and exhibitions that are difficult to come by for many.

This is the inaugural exhibition of the recently formed IWS Florida USA Chapter at ArtCenter Manatee.

Read: ACM Creates IWS Florida Chapter

Artists from the following countries are represented: Albania, Australia, Bulgaria, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Germany., India, Iran, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, Vietnam

We offer a preview below:

12×12 Exhibit

On display Jan 5-Jan 29
Reid Hodges Gallery

An open, all media juried exhibition limited to works where the OUTSIDE dimensions are 12 x 12, whether framed or unframed.

What does 12×12 mean? 12 inches x 12 inches or 12cm x 12cm or 12mm x 12mm. (Sorry, we can’t accommodate 12 feet or yards!) On 3D pieces, two of the OUTSIDE dimensions are 12 by 12, the third can vary, as in a 12″ round ceramic plate that is 1″ deep.

Juror: Susanna Spann

 

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ArtCenter Manatee
209 9th St West
Bradenton, FL 34205

MFS 9-5, TWTh 9-6. Closed Sunday

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