Volume 2 No. 39 |October 2, 2020 |
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ARTS NEWS
& PROFILES
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FLORIDA'S
TREASURE COAST & BEYOND
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Sharing our wealth of arts and culture. We're having an ARTS BLAST!
Promoting The Arts & Arts Councils Everywhere
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In This Issue
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Calls for Artists (scroll down)
All Florida Juried Show
Updates from Area Arts Councils
Bits & Pieces from Around the Area & Around the Web
*If you don't scroll all the way to the end, you're missing a lot of good stuff!
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Sunday on Cultural Connection on the Air - Mark Wygonik and Josh McMiller for the Cultural Council of Indian River County's Art in Public Places/Art for Art's Sake.
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As Arts Blast closes in on its second anniversary (how did that happen??), I want to let you know how much I appreciate your support. I'll be honest here. When the reality of what was happening to the arts community became impossible to ignore, I thought Arts Blast would have to end its run, but the number of subscribers continues to grow and Facebook followers of Willi Miller's Arts Blast and Willi Miller's Arts Blast Extras are Liking and Sharing. Keep up the good work and spread the word!
And how do I thank my returning sponsors? Without them, there would be no Arts Blast, so ... 😍 😘 🥰
And that brings me back to that old nagging reminder. I'm receiving emails with Calls for Artists and On the Calendar entries every day. I want to include all of them — basic posts are free — but have to take a hard stand this season. If you have an event you want added, it must come to me in the format included here. Keep me on your mailing list for that beautiful graphic eBlast but I will no longer be working my way through it to pull out the information you hope to see in Arts Blast.
That graphic flyer can be used for a paid ad, however, and if you are a member of a recognized art or cultural council, there's a special deal for you. Email for information.
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Use this format for Calendar entries:
Who (organization)
What (Event)
When (dates, time)
Where (Name of venue, address)
Why (a brief description of the purpose)
Web/Facebook address
Contact for public use (for tickets, questions, etc.)
Then add a short, descriptive release if available.
Send only one photo, with caption, unless more are requested.
Media contact with email for Arts Blast followup (not for publication)
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Here's an example:
Who: Eau Gallery, in the heart of the Eau Gallie Arts District
What: ”Images of Brevard County” 2021 Calendar Show
When: October 2 - November 3, Gallery hours 11 am - 3 pm, Monday through Saturday
Where: Eau Gallery, 1429 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32935
Why: This is an annual show celebrating beauty and history in Brevard County with new original paintings by our members. The 2021calendars are also on sale for holiday gifts
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It's First Friday Gallery Stroll - Vero Beach Downtown Arts District! 5-8 p.m. |
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Live in the Loop and The Comedy Zone are at Riverside Theatre Oct. 2 and 3. |
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Deadline extended
Deadline to apply: October 15, 2020
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NOT Extended - Best of the Best
From J. Marshall Adams at A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery:
"we've had great response! Number of entries is typical for a good year. ... All advance entry appointments have been filled. We'll announce accepted artists next Friday by 5:00 pm, and re-open to the public on Saturday, October 10 for our Anniversary Season!
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Space Coast Symphony Orchestra plays fan favorites in a new set of drive-in concerts.
Oct. 3, 7 p.m. - Space Coast Symphony Orchestra Fan Favorites Redux drive-in concert at The Avenue Viera, Melbourne. Tickets online.
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POSTPONED!
Dual Piano Concert
Looking at a November date. Stay tuned!
Andrew R Galuska and Jill A. Truax will present a concert of piano 4-hands pieces by Carl Maria von Weber, the Norwegian Dances by Edvard Grieg, and selections from The Liebeslieder Waltzes by Johannes Brahms featuring soprano Rachel E. Carter.
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Scroll down for Calls for Artists and updates from arts councils. |
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Sebastian River Art Club will host the Pelican Island Conservation Society's annual Bird and Nature Art Show Oct. 10, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m, and Oct. 11, Noon - 4 p.m.
Sebastian River Art Club Gallery is at 1245 Main Street, Sebastian. PICS (formerly PIPS) supports and promote Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge (PINWR) and the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) in their efforts to conserve habitat and wildlife.
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Dr. Marcos Daniel Flores is a piano performance graduate from The Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico B.M., The Eastman School of Music M. M., and Arizona State University where he received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree. Flores is an active performer as well as an experienced and inspirational piano teacher.
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The 30th Annual All Florida Juried Arts Show opens Oct. 13 at the Court House Cultural Center in Stuart. The show, with Lisa Rockford as juror, features all Florida artists working in all media. Rockford will present a Juror's Talk at 3 p.m. Oct. 17, and the awards announcement will be made on Facebook at 5 p.m. the same day. Preregistration is required for the Juror's Talk.
Rockford's lecture will focus on the a recent trend in Contemporary art-the symbolic use of “camouflage.” As Camouflage has been used for self-protection by manipulating and disguising materials, patterns, and coloration for concealment, these artists have similarly created complex compositions with contradictory combinations and plays of figure and ground. Figures or text may at first be overlooked amongst visually overwhelming environments yet assert their survival amongst adverse environments or oppressive influences. Through photography, fiber art, collage, and assemblage, their unique voices personify those who have been marginalized, or have faced being “othered,” whether by race, gender, or societal non-conformity.
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Exhibited works span the mediums of watercolor, ceramics, acrylic, oil, photography, clay, encaustic, wood, metal, glass, and serigraph from 54 artists from Tallahassee to Miami.
Featured artists listed on the website:
Laird * Miles Batt 2 * Michaelann Bellerjeau * Simon Berson * Rosario Bond * Megan Castellon * Anda Chance * Shelly Cox-Vandermeulen * Liliana Crespi * Stephanie Cunningham * Molly Curry * Carolyn Davis * Diana Rell Dean * Gianna Dibartolomeo * Michelle Drummond * Christian Feneck * Daniel Fiorda * Torenzo Gann * Bonney Goldstein * Daniel Gorostiaga * Jada Grantlin * John Guiseppi * Jay Hatfield * Gail Higginbotham * Robert Hoekstra * Rick Hurst * Luke Jenkins * Colleen Kastner * Vyd Keryx * Alice Laputka * Marilee Lee * Ellen Lindner * Barbara Lyons * Susan Maas * Patricia Maguire * Gail Mccarthy * Beatrice Mcclelland * Rick Myers Anne Orvieto * Cleveland Page * Chad Periman * Perlie Petrillo * Rhianna Pohlhammer * Diane Powers-Harris * Suzanne Redmond * Linda Reymore * Marcella Rutledge * Claudia Scalise * Rita Shapiro * Norman Silva * Suzanne Spahn * Yelena Sugralinova * Harris Wiltsher * Fredric Witkin
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The closing reception is scheduled for Thursday, December 3rd, 5:30-7 p.m., but events are subject to change, of course, governed by COVID-19 safety guidelines. Gallery hourse are Tuesdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4p.m.
Photo left: Artist Linda Reymore
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The Cultural Council of Indian River County is searching for the perfect person to fill the position of executive director. Applications/resumes may be emailed to director@cultural-council.org or mailed to
Cultural Council of Indian River County,
2041 14th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Application deadline: October 15, 2020
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Mark Wygonik, coordinator of the Art for Art's Sake project, reports that the gallery on the CCIRC website will be retired Oct. 10. If you haven't seen this great collection yet, don't put it off. |
From the IndianRiver Symphonic Association:
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From Martin Artisans Guild:
The Martin Artisans Guild will close the Art in Isolation show in the Palm Room one week earlier than posted. We will close on October 24 to spruce up the Palm Room and prepare for the Season - painting, cleaning from top to bottom, windows, carpet, etc.
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A Sunset Concert is scheduled for the Cultural Court House Oct. 13 with limited seating and an online option. "We are taking registration for a few in person seats and the remainder of our audience will need to watch virtually."
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From the Cultural Council for PalmBeach County: |
From Arts Garage in Delray Beach:
Arts Garage is announcing Theatre At Home: Live From Arts Garage with a live and simultaneously live-streamed performance of BUNKER, a one act play directed by and starring South Florida actor and writer Jonathan David Kelly. The timely and thought-provoking production will have one performance on Saturday, October 24, at 7 pm.
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We're All Wearing Masks Now
Through Saturday, October 3 from 10am - 3pm*
*Must sign-up for a time to visit on armoryart.org
Free Admission | Open to the Public
Facial Covering and Temperature Check Required for Admission
An Exhibition at the Armory Art Center of Paintings by Mark Cohen Celebrating First Responders
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From the Flagler Museum:
Organ & Piano Demonstrations, select Tuesdays at 1:30 pm (October 6 - November 10)
At 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday starting October 6th through November 10th, professional musicians will be exercising two instruments original to the home. As visitors tour Whitehall, period music will be performed on the J.H. & C.S. Odell Co. organ in the Music Room or on Mary Lily Flagler's custom Steinway art case Model B grand piano in the Drawing Room. Each Tuesday's demonstration will be different from the last! The instrument demonstrations will span both the 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. general admission timed entry periods. Due to limited availability, visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets for those timed entry periods in advance. For safety, visitors will move along the fixed route during the demonstrations, enjoying the glorious volume of music echoing throughout the first floor.
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For updates on gallery openings and classes in Melbourne and surrounding Brevard County, check the Brevard Cultural Alliance website and individual gallery social media.
There are quite a few calls for artists and gallery openings listed.
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Animal Nature: Recent Works by Linda Mitchell is at the Foosaner Art Museum in Melbourne through Oct. 24. Hours Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Foosaner Art Museum, 1463 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32935
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Updates from the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance!
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Our county tour of the Young Hearts to Arts masterpieces is here! First, take an online tour and cast your vote for your favorites.
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Join the Lake Wales Arts Council as we celebrate the home-brewed, mindful lifestyle of “Sticky” Steve Morrison in an exhibit curated by Paul O’Neill, Jr. featuring the works of more than fifty local artists. We are excited to host this gallery show which, while focused on just one person, is really an exhibit about us all. This exhibition presents patterns of kindness, generosity, and understanding; it is a celebration of the power a single life can have on a community.
Virtual Tour. Guests may view this gallery exhibit from their own homes through the virtual gallery tour posted on our website.
Daily Gallery Hours. The Lake Wales Arts Council will be offering daily gallery hours (Monday through Friday 10 am to 3 pm). Guests to the building must schedule their visits here. Guests will be able to view the “Sticky Steve: A Home-Brewed Life” exhibit during these hours of operation.
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Photos borrowed from Facebook include the artist's name when available. |
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Calls for Artists, Auditions |
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The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery’s annual juried art exhibition, “Best of the Best,” is accepting artist applications by advance appointments on Wednesdays–Sundays until 3:00 pm, through Friday, October 2, 2020. The application is open to amateur and professional artists.
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Call for Writers:
Pen to Pandemic: A Short Story Competition in the Time of Covid-19
The Delray Beach Writer’s Studio, with cooperation from the Delray Beach Public Library and The Delray Beach Historical Society is hosting a short story competition.
- You must be at least 18 years of age.
- The story must be a work of fiction set in Delray Beach during the pandemic
- 1,500 to 3,000 words
- Any genre
Type submissions are due October 15.
Writers may be based anywhere but the story must be set in Delray Beach.
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The Lake Wales Arts Council:
Chip Thullbery Invitational Gallery Exhibition
Artists are invited to submit up to 3 images of their current, best works for jury review. The deadline for submission is October 16th by 3:00 p.m. Accepted artists will be notified via email on November 2nd. Artist should plan to drop off accepted works on November 9th between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
This is an art competition with $1500 in prizes to be awarded in the show. The registration is open to all artists. It is a juried show with a judged competition for prizes.
The exhibit will run from Nov. 13 - Jan. 8.
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Lee County's Alliance for the Arts has several calls for artists out.
Our H2O Exhibit (Deadline Nov. 6) and Deck the Halls (Deadline Nov. 16) Exhibit are open to all artists of all mediums in all locations.
Gravity of Gratitude (dropoff Oc.t 26) and Small Works Off the Wall are for members of the Alliance for the Arts, but you are welcome to become a member in order to participate! Just visit www.ArtInLee.org/Membership to apply.
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Keeping the Arts Alive is accepting applications for its inaugural fine art show. Deadline for entries is Oct. 22. The show will be at Raw Space Gallery, 1795 Old Dixie Hwy., Vero Beach, Nov. 6-29. |
Eau Gallery has put out a Call for Art for its Dec. 4-29 exhibit, Great Art in Small Packages. Small 2D art only. Deadline Nov. 22. No application fee if entry is not accepted. |
Fifth Avenue Art Gallery has added another exhibit opportunity for artists who might want a chance to have a small show, but not quite on the scale of the front room exhibits. There is available a “pop-up” space located in an alcove near the back of the gallery. It is 16 linear feet for a more intimate smaller collection of artwork.
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Deadline to apply: October 15, 2020
The Arts Foundation for Martin County invites artists to apply to be an exhibitor at our 34th annual ArtsFest on February 20 & 21, 2021 in beautiful Memorial Park in Downtown Stuart. ArtsFest Stuart has been chosen annually as a Southeast Tourism Society "Top 20 Event" since 2016!
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Jan. 15 - Deadline for ALL AGES for video submissions for Indian River’s Got Talent at the Environmental Learning Center. Indian River County residents only.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Entries for The 2020 ENDANGERED Fine Art & Photography Contest close Oct. 7. Submissions must be made via the Juried Art Services website. Funds raised go to support the Center for Great Apes, a sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees in need of lifetime care.
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Each stream becomes available at 7:30PM ET and remains accessible for on-demand viewing until 6:30PM ET the following day.
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The Biggest Exhibition of First Lady Portraits Ever Assembled Is Coming to the National Portrait Gallery in DC
The show will honor the accomplishments of the over 50 women who have served in this unelected yet challenging role.
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What books have caused the most hand-wringing over the past decade? As part of Banned Book Week, the American Library Association (ALA) has combed through censorship reports from the past ten years to determine the top 100 books requested to be banished from shelves in the United States.
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AllArts.org has a load of links to interesting live and recorded streaming performances. |
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Event schedules can change, often at almost the last minute. Verify, double check, and then do it again before you head out the door. And when you do go out, take a mask. Without one, you risk being turned away. |
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As always, For Helen Miller
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Information is to be received in an email at least one week before publication.
Use this format for Calendar entries:
Who (organization)
What (Event)
When (dates, time)
Where (Name of venue, address)
Why (a brief description of the purpose)
Web/Facebook address
Contact for public use (for tickets, questions, etc.)
Then add a short, descriptive release if available.
Send only one photo, with caption, unless more are requested.
Media contact with email for Arts Blast followup (not for publication)
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Here's a suggestion for uploading information to calendars that allow you to input your own events.
In the body of the listing, sometimes called Description, make sure to include all dates in each upload. For example: Performances are on March 12-31; or the exhibit is open March 12, 14, 15, and 17. That information should be in all dates you post individually.
If you are a member of the Cultural Council of Indian River County, you need this information:
The deadline is MONDAY - 10 days prior to the Wednesday publication.
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