Dear Friends,

Last month I visited Casselberry FL. (12 miles from Orlando) where the city has had a series of “Celebration of Color” events and activities the last three months to honor my mother and her art.

According to Linda Moore, Recreation Manager City of Casselberry, "Your mother’s sculptures and paintings add to our City’s growing reputation as a champion for sculptural arts as well as a destination for artistic and cultural enrichment. We are proud and honored to promote the work and name of Dorothy Gillespie and we look forward to accomplishing so much more in the future".

Ms. Moore said that "at the end of December there will be an exhibition in the Casselberry City Hall titled 'Lasting Impressions', which will feature Dorothy’s paintings, sculptures and narratives."

Regards,

Gary

Gary Israel

President

Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation

"On October 8, the City of Casselberry hosted IluminArt- Spotlight on Sculpture Walk at Lake Concord Park in conjunction with the October Country Jam Concert. As the evening turned to night, all of the sculptures throughout the park were dramatically lit and attendees were invited to participate in a sculpture stroll. The “Totems” were awash with the most brilliant blues that could be seen from a great distance."

As part of the Sunset Jazz and Art Festevent, children were invited to create their own "Totems". Under the direction of a local artist, Marla E, the workshop was held under a tent next to your mother’s “Totems” that were used for inspiration. 

"As part of the Annual Women’s Caucus for the Arts (WCA) exhibition at the Art House in July, an entire room was dedicated to Dorothy Gillespie's work (both 2-D and sculpture) along with narrative panels that included bio and awards. The show received a phenomenal reception from the artists and guests during this event".

"On September 25 during the large Sunset Jazz and Art Fest, Casselberry hosted a grand opening of the Sculpture House. Dorothy Gillespie's sculptural elements were incorporated into the front entrance to the building. Not knowing what they were called, everyone referred to them as 'Ribbon Reeds'".