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Arts Updates, Interviews, Calendar, Calls for Artists and Volunteers, Auditions --- It's All Here in Arts Blast, Arts Blast on the Air, and on Facebook. | Supporting The Arts & Arts Councils Everywhere | |
Volume 5 No. 21| June 2, 2023 | |
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Notes from the Editor:
First Friday and second day of Hurricane Season - see the list below of tax-free items during the tax holiday. The list is for Florida Arts Blast readers.
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For Florida Arts Blast Readers | |
33 Years of Creating and Sharing Art in Vero Beach - Artists Guild Gallery | |
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The Artists Guild Gallery first opened its doors in March of 1990, at 23 Royal Palm Blvd., Vero Beach, and was started by a group of local artists led by Jo Kelly, Pat Scott, Margery Kelley, and Charlotte Davidson. The idea was to open a high quality, fine art gallery in Vero Beach. It became a cooperative business where local artists display a wide variety of art from classical, to abstract, and oils to photography. The partners volunteer their time to run the gallery, which lowers overhead costs, and allows the savings to be passed along, thereby, making fine art available to the general public at great prices.
As the gallery expanded, the Guild moved to the Portales Building on Ocean Drive for several years. Florida was hit by four major hurricanes in 2004, and Vero Beach was significantly impacted. The gallery was forced to close its doors at the beach location, and moved back to Royal Palm Pointe, a few doors down from the original location. In November 2009 the Gallery moved to its’ current location in the historic 14th Avenue Arts District.
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The gallery is co-owned by 12 local artists. AGG’s member artists are: Nick Binghieri, Sue Dinenno, Barbara Glover, Chuck Haaland, Sherry Haaland, Karen McFeaters, Judy Mercer, Dawn Mill, Patricia Padoll, Judy Rixom, Fran San Miguel, and Rita Ziegler. Their fine art is for sale, and is exhibited in many diverse styles in oils, acrylics, watercolor, pastels, and photograpy, along with the artwork of associate artist Johnson Hagood.
Ceramic sculpture, pottery, and jewelry are displayed throughout the gallery. Art classes are offered in oil, acrylics, watercolor, and pastels, for all levels.
Our fine art is also for sale at The Tides Restaurant located at 3103 Cardinal Drive, Vero Beach and at The Oar Restaurant located at 1309 19th Place, across the courtyard from the gallery.
Gallery Summer Hours: Tuesday – Friday 11am – 3pm. 1st Friday Art Stroll 5 – 8pm. 1st Saturday 11am – 3pm. Please join us at Artists Guild Gallery at 1974 14th Avenue in downtown Vero Beach. Check out our website at: www.artistsguildgalleryofverobeach.com, and Artists Guild Gallery on Instagram, and Facebook.
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Gallery 14 Celebrates a 15th Anniversary | |
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In continuation of their celebratory15th Anniversary Season, Gallery 14 is happy to present a special four month summer show entitled: CRYSTAL JUBILEE INVITATIONAL: A Special Anniversary Celebration. This show, which will run from June 1st through September 2nd, will have four receptions: June 2, July 7, August 4 and September 1, all in tandem with the summer First Friday Gallery Strolls. Gallery 14 delights in bringing you this highly competitive juried summer exhibit, featuring work by artists near and far who have been inspired to creatively interpret the Crystal Jubilee theme.
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Also featured will be Gallery 14 artist-owners: Edgardo Abello, Lila Blakeslee, Barbara du Pont, Barbara Landry, Mary Ann Hall, George Pillorgé, Deborah Morrell Polackwich and Dorothy Napp Schindel, as well as Walford Campbell, Joan Earnhart, Terry Green, Viola Pace Knudsen, Mia Lindberg, Francis Mesaros, Michael Robinson, Carol Staub, and artist-sales associate Jo Zaza. Gallery 14 is located at 1911 14th Avenue in the Downtown, Historic District of Vero Beach, FL.
Open summer hours: June and July: Thurs/Friday 11-4pm and Sat 11-3pm. Closed August and September except for the First Friday Gallery Strolls AND open by appointment.
Above: From the Heart - Morgan Lynn
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Cascade in Glass - Dot Galfond | |
Fascinator - Anita Prentice and Ginny Piech Street | |
Blood Orange and Tea - Nannette Nielsen | |
Sweet Indulgence - Carla Golembe | |
Preposterous Pear - Deborah Bottorff | |
Magic Bus - Caroline Frederiksen | |
Vero Beach Film Festival This Week | |
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Four days, 70+ films,
eight
screening venues, a gathering of filmmakers, actors,
producers
and film enthusiasts. The celebration of independent film returns with the 2023 Vero Beach
Film Festival, June 7 - 11.
This 6th edition, set to captivate film enthusiasts and industry professionals alike, promises to be a celebration of the magic of cinema, showcasing exceptional talent and fosteringcreative exchange. Since its inception, the Vero Beach Film Festival has been dedicated to promoting independent filmmaking and providing a platform for emerging and established filmmakers to showcase their work. This year's festival promises to be exciting and dynamic, offering an exceptional lineup of thought-provoking films from around the world. With a diverse range of genres and styles, the festival will feature a carefully curated selection of captivating narratives, powerful documentaries, inspiring short films, and innovative animations. Each film has been meticulously chosen to engage, entertain, and challenge audiences, offering unique perspectives and cinematic experiences.
Beyond the film screenings, the Vero Beach Film Festival will host a series of industry-focused events, including informative panel discussions and networking opportunities. Filmmakers and film enthusiasts
will have the chance to connect, exchange ideas and collaborate, fostering creativity and encouraging
the growth of the film community. "We are thrilled to have reached our 6th edition," said David Yakir,
Executive Director. "Over the years, the Vero Beach Film Festival has grown into a vibrant celebration of cinema, and we are honored to provide a platform for talented filmmakers to showcase their art. We invite everyone to join us in this magical journey of storytelling and cinematic exploration."
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VBFF At A Glance June 7-11, 2023
Screening Venues
Vero Beach Museum of Art • Vero Beach Theatre Guild, Main Stage and Back Box Theatre Majestic Theater • Courthouse Executive Center • Women’s Club of Vero Beach IRC Administration Bldg A • IRC Main Library
Awards Juried Awards (presented Thursday at the Vero Beach Museum of Art) and Audience Awards (presented Sunday at the Heritage Center)
Childrens’ Film – Free Screening “Oink”– Sunday, June 11, 1:15-2:45pm at the IRC Main Library
Cinema Industry Events at the Women’s Club of Vero Beach Friday -- Filmmakers Round Table Discussion, 12:30-2, 2:30-4; Saturday -- Movie Magic Seminar 10:30-12, Transforming Orson Welles, 12:30-2 Film Categories Signature Films Dramatic Shorts Narrative Features Comedy Shorts Documentary Features Documentary Shorts Next Up – Student Films Vero Visions
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Birds of an Etched Feather - Tampa Bay | |
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A vibrant collection of etched and painted bird prints is currently on display at the Tampa Bay History Center. The show, "Etched Feathers: A History of the Printed Bird," features over 40 colorful, intricate prints. Most works are by local artist John Costin. The others, some of which are several centuries old, are from his personal collection. Art lovers, artists, birders, and everyone in between can find something to enjoy in this exhibit.
Prints for Every Bird
"Etched Feathers" isn't just an assortment of gorgeous birds in the serene wilds of Florida, intricately illustrated with fine lines. It's a brief history of printmaking and an overview of local ornithology.
In a recent interview at the Tampa Bay History Center, Saunders Foundation Curator of Public History Dr. Brad Massey described how the exhibit goes beyond images. "We tell the story about early wood cut prints, engravings, etchings, and lithographs," he said. "And so, our goal is to not just feature John's art, but also to teach our guests about how these printing methods have changed over time."
Several objects are on display to help visitors understand the process used to create prints. These include an actual press, scribes, etching ink, and lithograph stones. There is also a video demonstrating one of many methods of printing. Seeing the tools and process used to produce prints helps viewers comprehend the labor and time each piece requires. As Costin remarked, "You have to be an engineer as much as an artist to make these pieces. It's a pretty technical process."
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The exhibit also includes helpful signage that explains the behavior and characteristics of the rendered birds. Learning more about the animals while seeing them artfully portrayed in their natural environments inspires a fonder appreciation for the birds and their lush, subtropical habitats.
John Costin: Birder, Printer, Painter
Costin spent roughly six to eight weeks creating each painted print on display. When seen in person, one understands why so much time was needed to complete the work. Not only are the pieces large, but they depict minute anatomical features, such as individual feathers and the scaley texture of bird legs.
Costin, an avid birder, begins each piece by locally observing birds in the wild. For over 40 years he has produced work in his Ybor City studio. The location allows him to take advantage of Hillsborough County's vast and diverse population of native and migratory birds.
Most of his pieces feature a single bird. It's his intention to focus a viewer's attention on one animal to create an appreciation for that bird, as well as the fine details captured in the image.
"I think that when there's just one bird, it creates a closer dialogue between the viewer and the subject matter, as opposed to having two or three birds in the image area. …The bird might have a certain implied character, and I like that. That's intentional. And by doing that, there's sort of an empathy that takes place," Costin explained.
"Etched Feathers: A History of the Printed Bird"
"Etched Feathers" opened in March and runs through Oct. 15, 2023, at the Tampa Bay History Museum. The Tampa Bay History Center was founded in 1989 by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners and continues to receive funding from the County. More information can be found on the Tampa Bay History Center website.
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Trading Spaces
From Vero Beach Museum of Art:
VBMA Senior Curator Anke Van Wagenberg has resigned from her role at the VBMA and joined the Norton Museum of Art June 1 as the Harold and Anne Berkley Smith Senior Curator of American and European Art. Anke joined the Vero Beach museum 3.5 years ago and "has been an integral member of the senior management team and pivotal to advancing our permanent collection, along with attracting and curating significant exhibitions," said Brady Roberts, VBMA Executive Director/CEO.
The Norton's departing Senior Curator of American Art, Ellen E. Roberts, was juror and judge of the Treasure Coast Creates: A Tribute to Local Artists exhibition at Vero Beach Museum of Art. Roberts is heading for a position in Ohio.
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Indian River County
June 2, 4-6 p.m. - Opening reception - Kate Russum New Work at Center for Spiritual Care
June 2, 5-8 p.m. - Opening reception for Gallery 14's Crystal Jubilee Invitational
June 2, 5-9 p.m. - The 2023 International Ocean Film Festival atJohnson Education Center Auditorium, Harbor Branch/FAU
June 7-11 - Vero Beach Film Festival. Events and venues vary
June 8, 5:30 p.m. - Artists reception - Land and Sea at Art at the Emerson, Vero Beach
June 8, 6:30 p.m. - The Filmmakers Ball at Vero Beach Museum of Art - Vero Beach Film Festival
Through June 14 - Cultural Council of Indian River County - Windows on the World exhibit at IRC Administrative Complex A&B
Through June 18 - Honky Tonk Angels at Riverside Theatre
Through July 27 - Land and Sea at Art at the Emerson, Vero Beach
Through July 30 - Playing with Gravity at McKee Botanical Garden
Through Sept. 3 - Treasure Coast Creates: A Tribute to Local Artists at Vero Beach Museum of Art
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Brevard County
Through Jun 4: Sunday in the Park with George, Titusville Playhouse
Through Jun 25: The Cemetery Club, Melbourne Civic Theatre, Downtown Melbourne
Through June 25 - PORTALS - Invitational Exhibit at Fifth Avenue Art Gallery
June 2 - First Friday - Eau Gallie Arts District
June 2, 5:30 p.m. - Opening reception for PORTALS - Invitational Exhibit at Fifth Avenue Art Gallery
June 4, 3 p.m. - A CBOB Summer Concert - Community Band of Brevard at Merritt Island High School
June 4, 3 p.m. - Swingtimers in Concert, 1935 Fiske Blvd. Rockledge
June 9, 7 p.m.- Swingtimers in the Rock&Roll Revue June Sock Hop - Melbourne Auditorium
June 9-29 - Like the Yellow Sun CBAA Scholarship winner - Studios of Cocoa Beach
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Beyond the Treasure Coast
Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum Closed for Reconstruction Until Further Notice.
June 2-9 - Mike Block's Annual Frank Lloyd Wright House Concert Tour - Bradley House at Kankakee, IL; Spring Green, WI, @Taliesin; Arthur Heurtley House - Oak Park, IL
June 5-July 28 - Summer Art Camp at Polk Museum of Art
June 8 - CAP All-Star Jazz Ensemble REUNION Big Band at Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ
Through June 3 - AFRICA- Birds, Beasts 'n' Peeps at Lake County Museum of Art. Photography of Charlene Edwards
Through June 10 - 2023 Spring Season at Symphony Hall - Boston Pops
Through June 22 - Finn Schull: Everything You've Ever Wanted at Gallery 114@HCC Ybor City Campus
Through June 25, 2023 - In Dialogue: Unexpected Visual Conversations at MFA St. Pete
Through June 30 -Nominations/submissions accepted for Lois Moran Award for Craft Writing
Through July 15 - Seen & Unseen: Photographs by Imogen Cunningham at Polk Museum of Art
THROUGH JULY 15 - VIVA FLORIDA! FLORIDA BEFORE STATEHOOD at Immokalee Pioneer Museum
Through July 23 - Shashin: Japanese Photographs from the Meiji era, 1870-1900 at Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete
Through July 29 - 1923: Exploring Collier County's Founding Year at Collier Museum at Government Center
Through Aug. 5 - Queen of Marco and the Creation of Collier County at Marco Island Historical Museum
Through Sept. 9 - Hometown Heroes at Museum of the Everglades
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Martin County
June 2, 7 p.m. - Matt Schofield at the Lyric
June 2-4 - St. Mary's Chamber Music Festival with Terry Barber -
Stuart
Through June 3 - Marvin S.Cone Annual High School Juried Art Show at Court House Cultural Center, Stuart.
EXTENDED THROUGH JUNE - Are Electrons - Danuta Rothschild and Torenzo Gann at the Elliott
Through July 21 - Highwaymen - From Street Corner to the Smithsonian at the Elliott
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St. Lucie County
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. - Jazz Market along the Indian River waterfront, Fort Pierce
Wednesdays - Music in the Bonsai Gallery, 12-1 p.m. - Heathcote Botanical Gardens
Through June 23 - Through the Eye of the Camera Annual Juried Exhibition at Backus Museum & Gallery.
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Palm Beach County
June 2, 1 p.m. - Summer Kickoff Celebration at Lighthouse ArtCenter
June 2, 5-10 p.m. - Art After Dark at the Norton
June 3, 10-11 a.m. - Saturday Morning Art (smART) at Boca Raton Museum of Art
June 5, 10 a.m. - Inside the Curator's Mind at Boca Raton Museum of Art
June 5-25 - The Addams Family - Maltz Jupiter Theatre Conservatory camp production
June 8 & 9, times vary - Hopper: An American Love Story - film screening at Boca Raton Museum of Art
Through June 11 - Topdog/Underdog at Palm Beach Dramaworks
Through June 11 - New York Vanguard: Promised Gifts from Stephen and Madeline Anbinder
Through June 24 - Cultural Council for Palm Beach County's Biennial 2023 - Main gallery at the Cultural Council
Through July 16 - At the Dawn of a New Age: Early Twentieth-Century American Modernism at Norton Museum
Through July 16 - From Man Ray to O'Keefe: American Modernism at the Norton Museum
Through July 23 - Akin: Capturing Human Intimacy and Tenderness at the Norton
Through October 6 - Witness to Wartime: The Painted Diary of Takuichi Fujii - Morikami Museum
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Make It an Artsy Summer for Your Kids! | |
If you're looking for a good time, look to Honky Tonk Angels at Riverside Theatre! May 30-June 18. |
Riverside Dance Festival
Student Workshops: July 24-August 5
The Riverside Dance Festival is a unique experience in Intensive Summer Study presented by Riverside Theatre and Ballet Vero Beach. Accepted students will experience day-to-day life with Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre. Students will have the opportunity to take daily technique classes in ballet and contemporary dance forms from Terminus and Riverside’s own distinguished faculty. They will also participate in master classes, open rehearsals, and work towards the creation of their own work to be performed alongside Terminus in a mixed repertory concert to culminate the festival.
All applications/auditions will be submitted digitally this season.
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TERMINUS MODERN BALLET THEATRE
AUGUST 4, 2023 at 7:30pm
AUGUST 5, 2023 at 7:30pm
RIVERSIDE THEATRE
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Balance at McKee
From McKee Botanical Garden:
Local Master Balancer Adam Conard (ZOTO) will showcase his ancient art of stone balancing “Playing with Gravity” exhibition from May 16 through July 30, throughout the Garden. “This exhibit Playing with Gravity has never been seen before and we are thrilled that Adam chose the beautiful natural surroundings of McKee to showcase his amazing talent,” stated Executive Director Christine Hobart. Stacking stones is more popular; but done as an artform at the masterly level is very rare. Balancing and stacking stones is one of the rarest and most ancient art forms dating back to prehistoric origins and predates 2D cave paintings, which is considered one of the earliest art forms.
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This exhibition will feature both highlighted balances and surprise balances, including floating in the waterways at McKee. His balances are intended to inspire one to believe in the unbelievable. “I’ve noticed that when someone sees something they did not think was possible it unlocks for them a new way of thinking. A thinking of possibility,” stated Adam. This is a true balance; no glues or other attachments of any kind are used.
In addition, visitors will have an opportunity to attempt their own balance in a sand box where you can try your hand at balancing.
Photos contributed by Adam Conard.
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Each year on June 5th the Flagler Museum celebrates its anniversary by opening free of charge in honor of the Museum's founder, and Henry Flagler's granddaughter, Jean Flagler Matthews, who rescued the estate from potential demolition and established the Museum in 1959.
On Monday, June 5th this year, the Flagler Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitors may take a self-guided tour of Whitehall, view the permanent collection of art and objects related to America's Gilded Age, and climb aboard Henry Flagler's personal Railcar No. 91.
The Museum is located at One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, 12 to 5 pm. For more information, call (561) 655-2833 or visit www.flaglermuseum.us.
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