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Reminder: Upcoming ALOC Meeting--Nov. 19th, 1:30

Eliza Pineau, painter and graphic designer, will demonstrate her use of Colored Pencil in portraits. The public is invited to attend the meeting at Beardall Center.  Please forward this message to anyone who may be interested in this demo.

Linda Amundsen wins award at Heathrow

Linda Amundsen won a Judge's Choice Award at the Heathrow Art Festival. Congratulations Linda!

Doris Smart painting exhibition

Doris Smart is exhibiting her paintings at Raphsodic Bakery in Orlando Nov. 12 through Dec. 7th.  Artist's Reception is November 12th from 6 to 9 p.m.  The Raphsodic Cooperative Bakery opened in May 2010 and is an urban pastry art house with monthly exhibits within its store.

Mt. Dora Paint Out starts Nov. 10th

Click here for further info.

Linda Amundsen exhibiting at Museum of Florida Art

Linda Amundsen had a painting juried into the Museum of Florida Art Biennial VI Exhibition in Deland. The exhibit opens on November 11th with a reception from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The show continues through March 3rd, 2012.

Crealde's Fall II Session to Start Next Week

It's not too late to sign up for Fall II classes at Crealde (but better do it quickly!) Classes start next week, Oct. 24th, and run through Dec. 17th. Some classes are eight weeks long, unless noted on the schedule. Take a peek at the offerings on line and avail yourself of the great art instruction offered at Crealde by calling 407-671-1886.

Call for Artists

7th Annual ArtistsRegistry.com Member's Show at Gallery at Avalon Island is Dec. 15th through Jan. 13th.  Cash prizes will be awarded.  Deadline to apply is Nov. 19th.  Click here for further details.

Crealde Seminar "Making Art Your Business" Oct. 1st

If you've ever wondered about and been perplexed by the business side of selling your art, you don't want to miss this seminar. This yearly event, organized by Crealde's Director of Painting and Drawing, Henry Sinn, is a great opportunity to learn the secrets of successful art marketing from long-time professional artists in the community. They're donating their time for this event so that all funds collected will go to benefit Crealde's Painting and Drawing Department. To top it off, a free lunch is included! Further info is here.

Reminder: Upcoming ALOC Meeting

This is just a reminder that the first ALOC meeting after summer break is this Saturday at 1:30 on September 17th. This is a regular meeting with a demo featuring the artwork of Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson. A few other reminders for the meeting:

• Please bring a nice nibble for sharing and any summer creations--paintings, drawings, photography, sculptures-- you're especially proud of (along with an easel if necessary.)
• Those artists who wish to participate should bring a small ACEO (artist's trading card) artwork for exchanging. This was very popular the last few meetings and we'd like to continue the practice.
  
• Jerry Bell will have raffle tickets for a trip for two to Switzerland to benefit Crealde's biggest fundraiser of the year. Tickets are normally $20/ea. or a block of eight for $100. They are available for the ALOC group at the block rate of $12.50/ea. If you'd like to take a chance, as well as support a worthy cause, please make checks payable to "Crealde."
• Donations of art supplies/equipment for the children's art class at Crealde are needed on an ongoing basis and are greatly appreciated. Please bring donations to the meeting or contact Gayle Bell, 407-672-1001. Thanks!
  

Opening Reception at Crealde, Friday, Sept. 9

Opening Reception and Panel Discussion Friday, Sept. 9
Mid-Century: A Photographic View of Three African-American Communities in Florida.
A two venue exhibition at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center and the Alice & William Jenkins Gallery featuring Ellie Weems, Gordon Parks, and residents’ family photographs of the Hannibal Square community in West Winter Park. Curated by Peter Schreyer, in partnership with Museum in Jacksonville, and The Southeast Museum of Photography in Daytona Beach.
• Alice & William Jenkins Gallery at Crealdé 6:00–7:00 p.m. Panel Discussion, 7:00–8:30 p.m. Opening Reception Moderated by Peter Schreyer, Curator and Crealdé’s Executive Director; with Lydia Stewart, Curator of the Ritz Theatre and Museum; Dr. Leonard Lempel, Professor of History and African-American Studies at Daytona State College; Melissa Reamer, Collections Manager of the Southeast Museum of Photography; and Fairolyn Livingston, Heritage Center Manager and Chief Historian.
• 8:30–10:00 p.m. Hannibal Square Heritage Center
Opening Reception with entertainment by the Chuck Archard Trio, featuring jazz from the 1940’s and 50’s.

Plein Air Exhibit Opening at CAH

Florida Painters Group, plein air painters from central Florida, are exhibiting their works at Casselberry Art House. The reception is Friday, Sept. 9th. Further info can be found here.

Call for Artists

The Historic Sanford Welcome Center invites all artists to the Sanford Art Walk, a juried art show in the Welcome Center, and a walking tour of art venues located in historic downtown Sanford. The event takes place from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM on the fourth Friday of each month. The event at the Welcome Center will include live music, light refreshments and lots of ART!

The themes and rules are here and application is here.

September ALOC meeting--Sept. 17th, 1:30 p.m.

Our first meeting after summer break will feature a demo by Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson. Well known locally for her wonderful collages, her works are much sought after both here and abroad. It should be lots of fun! And don't forget to bring some of your own artwork for everyone to admire (and also a tasty snack--somehow lemon meringue pie comes to mind!)

Crealde School of Art fundraiser in September

In conjunction with Crealde School of Art's 15th Annual Benefit Auction Fundraiser, raffle tickets for an all-expenses paid, deluxe week-long trip for two to Switzerland are available. The trip is designed by Peter Schreyer, Executive Director of Crealde and native of Switzerland. Check here for images and stories from previous tours.

Tickets are $20/each or eight for $100. ALOC could pool their resources and buy blocks of eight for $12.50 each. All proceeds will benefit Crealde. Please call Jerry Bell at 407-672-1001 or email: jbtennisbum@gmail.com if you'd like to purchase a ticket. Checks should be made out to Crealde School of Art. Please let Jerry know if you want to purchase tickets prior to the next ALOC meeting (Sept. 17th) and he will have them available there.

Crealde's 15th Annual Benefit Auction Fundraiser is the following Saturday, September 24th, and will be held at the Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando located at 544 Mayo Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751 at 6:30 PM. Tickets are available for $50 each. Please call 407-671-1886 for event details and to purchase entrance tickets.

This is Crealdé's largest fund raising event, which enables them to continue their mission to stimulate the creative process inherent in each individual through hands-on education in the visual arts. The funds raised allow them to continue their outstanding community programs that reach over 112,000 central Floridians annually.

Jazz guitarist John Valeri to perform in Maitland

Musical event featuring jazz guitarist, John Valeri, Sept. 18th, 6 p.m., at the art studio of Sandy Bonus, 142 S. Swoope Ave., Maitland. Please click this link for further information.

Doris Smart showing in Ivanhoe Village

Mucario Law firm will host a reception for “Nexus”, an exhibition of the art of Doris Smart and Jason Lee. Mucario Law is located at 1817 North Orange Avenue in the heart of the Ivanhoe Village district. The reception will be September 2nd, from 6-9pm, and will coincide with the 1st Friday’s Art Stroll of Ivanhoe Village. It is free and open to the public. The show runs through November 2nd.

Stacy Barter workshop starts next week

There's still time to register for Stacy Barter's four week still life painting workshop at Crealde. The class starts next Tuesday, from 9 to 4. She's an excellent instructor! Please call 407-671-1886 to register.

Call for Artists

Eau Gallie Art Festival, Nov. 19th and 20th.

Paint Away with Patricia Shistle--Sept. 8 through 11th

Info here.