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Martin County. Watch your local papers
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Canadian virtuoso & Grammy
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February 27, 2008
7:30 p.m., Tickets $30
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| 10/1/2007 - Become a pART of it--Volunteer for the Arts Council |
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Volunteer now for the Arts Council! Artist scouts, poster & magazine distributors, cultural center rack keepers, picture people presenters, reception planning assistant, and many other event volunteers and committee members are needed. Check out the PDF below for descriptions, and contact the Arts Council by email, or call 772-287-6676 if any of the positions sound interesting to you. Join us in our passion to inspire art in our community!
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| 10/15/2007 - mARTies Nominated Awards Announced |
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Stuart, Florida: The Arts Council serving Stuart and Martin County is pleased to announce the mARTies nominated awards during the celebration of the arts that took place at Sandhill Cove, Palm City on October 11, 2007. Attendees of the event included artists, business supporters, arts-related organizations, volunteers, young artists and performers, their parents, their teachers, and all the other art lovers.
The talented nominees in the five categories were judged in three ways: artistic excellence, civic responsibility and leadership in improving the quality of life in our community. Those receiving the mARTies nominated awards were:
Outstanding Volunteer for the Arts: Rita Jenkins-Gaines
After receiving a bachelors in Fine Arts, this talented dancer and choreographer moved from Ohio University to the Big Apple, then to Martin County. Ms. Jenkins-Gaines co-created “Arts Impact” to help fundraise for the Pink Tie Gala, choreographed a modern dance for a student auditioning for Orlando Ballet’s Summer program, and helped produce shows for Shiloh Theatrical Productions and other local theaters.
Outstanding Student Performing Artist: Megan Moran
16 year old Megan Moran has performed on TV and at Shea Stadium. She has been chosen as “Palm Beach Idol” and named “Treasure Coast Idol” by both the judges and the audiences. Besides music, she is a 4.0 student in the IB program. Her theater appearances include Star Struck, Maltz, Pineapple, Barn and others.
Outstanding Student Visual Artist: Ellen Krebs
Ellen Krebs received recognition from her instructors as a freshman, and by the time she was a junior, her artwork was displayed at the Lighthouse Center for the Arts. Her talents are exhibited in paintings, drawing, photography, collages, sculpting and two and three dimensional pieces. She spent her last summer helping children learn new arts and crafts and is involved with the Think Big Program for Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Outstanding Visual Artist: Brenda Leigh
Brenda Leigh many times paints for free, and saw such promise in our previously-neglected bandshell that she asked for and received permission to paint it for free in 2001. In her words, “Public art must tell its story in an instant,” she says, “as most people only see it when they are driving.” She is currently painting the beautiful mural on the Esplande on Colorado’s entrance to downtown Stuart.
Outstanding Performing Artist: Peter Jones
Musical Director Peter Jones is an accomplished pianist since the age of 15, and he has been music director for over 50 musicals. His latest honor is landing permission by MTI for the premier of “Rent, the School Edition.” Recently, he won first place in Atlanta for Best Overall Performance and Best Technical Achievement at MTI International competition. He has offered thousands of dollars in scholarship to local students and believes that all children should be offered the opportunity to gain confidence and self-esteem in all disciplines of the performing arts.
The mARTies celebration this year recognizes and honors a variety of one-of-a-kind talents and commitments to the arts. The named award recipients demonstrate in a glance the depth and breadth the word arts can convey:
Lifetime Achievement in the Arts: Janeen Mason
Janeen Mason is a fine artist as well as an author and illustrator of children’s picture books. Her original artwork is in the collections of Burt Reynolds and Reba McEntire. Most recently she has received acclaim for her “Ocean Commotion: Sea Turtles” book, published in 2006. She has been recognized with the United States Maritime Literature Award. Janeen has also been appointed to the Florida Arts Council by Senate President Ken Pruitt.
Excellence in Arts Education: Karen Haines
Karen Haines is the visual arts teacher at Jensen Beach Elementary and holds a Florida Art Education certificate. Karen is a leader among fellow elementary art teachers, initiating a workshop program to stir the creativity of the teachers during early release days. She works and in hand with Frank Spera, who is the Picture Person at Jensen Beach Elementary School.
Philanthropy in the Arts: OPUS Boosters
Martin County High School’s internationally known award winning chorale group is supported by their parents, alumni and friends. They make up the Opus Boosters. In celebration of Director Ron Corbin’s 25th anniversary at the school, the boosters initiated and created the Ronald L Corbin Scholarship Fund. The fund, in 2007, presented its second scholarship to a graduating OPUS member. It is for this philanthropic idea that OPUS Boosters are being given this award and that excellence in arts education will be available for generations to come.
Arts Leadership: Cecilia Serra
Cecilia Serra’s devotion to the art of dance has resulted in a stronger community. Her leadership in converting a private dance studio to a vibrant nonprofit organization, Florida Arts & Dance Company, is deserving of distinction. Early on, FADC reached out to provide programs for special needs children and to children in Indiantown, proving that dance is valuable not only for physical development, but in improving self-esteem and poise. Although Cecilia is now retired from FADC, her inspiration for dance and love for children of all backgrounds continues.
Corporate Leadership: The Palm Beach Post
Nonprofit arts groups need corporate leadership. The Palm Beach Post is a true believer in the arts and what they bring to a community. The Post pledges financial support, in-kind advertising support and volunteer leadership. With the Post, their corporate leadership is more than just the money, it is the attitude to help worthwhile projects get off the ground and flourish.
Special Recognition: Houston Cuozzo Group
Just over a year ago, the summer interns at Houston Cuozzo Group were given an assignment: re-design Memorial Park in Downtown Stuart to address drainage problems, the need for performing arts space and to create a space that would become a special green space in downtown. Three designs were presented to key community leaders for consideration. It is the start of a great renovation of an important civic space that will foster pride among residents.
A video production for the event was produced by Martin County High School’s TV production program, lead by their instructor, Jeff Younglove. Star Struck Performing Arts Center presented special entertainment midway through the program.
The Arts Council thanks the many sponsors, the dedicated co-chairs and volunteers, donors for the silent auction, and many people who volunteered their expertise along the way to make this event happen.
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| 10/25/2007 - ArtsFest: A Project of The Arts Council, Inc. - Serving Stuart and Martin County, Florida |
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Stuart, Florida (October 25, 2007): The 21st Annual ArtsFest, the Treasure Coast’s premier visual and performing arts festival, will be held February 9 and 10, 2008, announced Nancy Turrell, Executive Director of show coordinator, The Arts Council, Inc.
ArtsFest is a showcase for fine artists and fine crafters in the juried art show, musicians, school students and others. From its beginning in 1988, ArtsFest grew to become one of the Treasure Coast’s best-attended community events with attendance estimated at more than 15,000 last year. Artists representing a wide variety of the art disciplines exhibit their talents and offer them to attendees with the flavor of a traditional European bazaar along the streets of downtown Stuart. The ArtsFest stage will be the venue for local and regionally popular entertainers.
Entries have been received from hundreds of artists from around the country who will join the Treasure Coast arts community for the event. Some 130 plus exhibitors are expected.
The Arts Council Inc. serving Stuart and Martin County is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership organization that supports the arts and artists. Revenues from events benefit both the artists and the Arts Council. The Arts Council and the Court House Cultural Center Gallery are located at 80 E. Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, Florida. For information visit the Arts Council website at www.martinarts.org or call 772-287-6676.
The Arts Council is sponsored in part by the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, City of Stuart, Martin County Board of County Commissioners, and private contributions.
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| 11/2/2007 - MartinArts Radio Show |
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Stuart, Florida: Thursday, November 1, 10:00 a.m. was the launch for the new MartinArts Radio show on WSTU 1450 a.m. Listeners tuned in to meet the co-hosts: Karen Barnes, Jennifer Jones, Phil Kavanaugh, and Andrea Maison. Co-hosts will join executive director Nancy Turrell to present arts topics and arts happenings in Martin County on a weekly basis.
The Arts Council is fulfilling its mission to inspire the community to participate in the arts by bringing this weekly radio show to WSTU. Topics will rotate weekly from the visual arts, performing arts, arts education, and all other related-arts including literary, culinary, historic and scientific.
The introductory jingle for the show was written and composed by Peter Jones of StarStruck Entertainment. “Peter’s generous donation in creating the MartinArts Radio Show jingle is a huge asset to the show,” commented executive director Nancy Turrell.
November 8 - StarStruck Entertainment presents Sweeney Todd. Interviews with Peter Jones and cast members of Sweeney Todd. Co-Host Jennifer Jones.
November 15 – The Library Celebrates 50 years. Interviews with Nina Taylor and others. Co-Host Phil Kavanaugh.
November 29 – Meet the Artists who are presenting “Contrasting Conversations” and information about December’s First Thursday. Co-Host Andrea Maison.
December 6 – Kennedy Center presents “The New Kid” at the Lyric Theatre in cooperation with the Pine School. Interviews with The Pine School. Co-Host Karen Barnes.
The Arts Council Inc. serving Stuart and Martin County is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership organization that supports the arts and artists. Revenues from events benefit both the artists and the Arts Council. The Arts Council and the Court House Cultural Center Gallery are located at 80 E. Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, Florida. For information visit the Arts Council website at www.martinarts.org or call 772-287-6676.
The Arts Council is sponsored in part by the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, City of Stuart, Martin County Board of County Commissioners, and private contributions.
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| 11/19/2007 - Call to Organizations: Community Booths at ArtsFest |
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Community Booths at ArtsFest applications are now available for submission. ArtsFest is February 9 & 10, 2008 at Flagler Park, Stuart, Florida. Download the pdf file and return the form to The Arts Council.
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| 1/24/2008 - Call to Artists: Self Portrait Exhibition April 3-18, 2008 |
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The Arts Council invites Treasure Coast and artists from the Palm Beaches in all mediums a chance to display their self-portrait at this exhibition. Submissions of the form below and image(s) are due March 1, 2008. The opening reception is First Thursday April 3, from 5-8 pm with an award ceremony. The exhibition will be on display at the Court House Cultural Center Gallery through April 18. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 10 am - 4 p.m. Read the Self Portrait Contract PDF file below for futher details.
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| 1/31/2008 - 2008-2010 State Touring Program "Arts On Tour" Roster Released |
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Tallahassee, FL -- Secretary of State Kurt S. Browning announced today the release of the 2008-2010 State Touring Program “Arts on Tour” roster. The State Touring Program provides professional performing artists to Florida non-profit organizations and any units of city, county, or state government, including school boards, through fee support to present the performers. The roster, available at the Division of Cultural Affairs’ Web site at www.florida-arts.org/roster, includes descriptions, fees, and contact information for each of the selectively chosen performing artists and companies, as well as the complete application for presenters.
“The State Touring Program provides incredible opportunities to bring Florida’s finest performing arts groups to as many communities as possible,” said Secretary Browning. “Through the program, rural and less populated areas can access many of Florida’s exceptional performing artists, and the program ensures the opportunity for Florida’s professional artists to share their talents with audiences throughout the state.”
The new 2008 – 2010 roster includes twenty-five of the state’s finest performers in dance, music, theatre, and storytelling. Organizations (presenters) may request fee support toward the performers’ fees; as much as two-thirds of the total fee can be requested for performances and residencies that occur in counties with fewer than 75,000 residents (one-third in other counties). The complete roster and presenter application are available only through the Division’s Web site, www.florida-arts.org/roster. Potential presenters without Internet access should contact the Division of Cultural Affairs by phone at 850.245.6470 for further information.
Applications for performances scheduled between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009 must be submitted by May 1, 2008. For performances that will take place between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010, applications must be submitted by May 1, 2009. Applications must be accompanied by a letter of intent or contract between the presenter and the artist.
For more information on the State Touring Program, please contact Gaylen Phillips, Ph.D., by email at gphillips@dos.state.fl.us, or by phone at 850.245.6482.
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| 2/5/2008 - ArtsFest(c) Stuart Event Site Overview |
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| 2/5/2008 - ArtsFest(c) Stuart Artist Load-in on February 8 |
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| 2/5/2008 - ArtsFest(c) Stuart Artist Set up Information |
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The following includes all of the information ArtsFest (c) artists will need to make your visit to Stuart fun and profitable. The event remains admission free, thanks to our sponsors and the
support of Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge and the Palm Beach Post.
Booth Set-up hours: mandatory tent set-up for artists - Event date: 2/9-2/10
Your tent set-up time on Friday, February 8th will be at one of two shifts – 4:30 to 6 pm or 6-7:30 pm and determined by booth number assigned. This number has been entered on your Zapplication account. Read more about booth set-up in the PDF below.
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| 2/7/2008 - "Stuart Exposed" Juried Photography Show Feb 7-22 |
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“Stuart Exposed” Juried Photography Show
Stuart, Florida: Photographers from the novice to professional, are invited to submit their work to the new exhibit “Stuart Exposed”. This juried show offering awards will run from the opening reception on First Thursday, February 7 through Friday, February 22 at the Court House Cultural Center in historic downtown Stuart, Florida. Deadline for submissions is Friday, January 4th at 5:00 pm. The show will be a feature of this year’s ArtsFest.
All areas of photography will be accepted for consideration at this new exhibit including SLR, point and shoot cameras, and traditional film cameras. Photos that have been artfully altered in programs like PhotoShop will be placed in a separate category. Traditional cameras using transparency film or prints from negative film will also be judged in their own category. Best of Show and 5 awards will be presented to the winners.
Subject matter is completely open to the photographer and the judges will be seeking creativity in the submissions. Composition, image quality and lighting will also be taken into consideration in the judging process. Photos must have been taken in the past 3 years to qualify for the competition and must not have been submitted for past Arts Council exhibits.
Photographers with a residence in the State of Florida are eligible to submit images. Applications are available for download at www.martinarts.org. Submissions will be accepted via computer. Application fees are $20 for 2 images for Arts Council members and $30 for 2 images from non-members. Additional images are $10 each for both member and non-member. Arts Council membership for photographers is $35 which includes web site exposure of one image, personal contact information and more.
This is the first juried photography show sponsored by The Palm Beach Post, Southeastern Printing/Bluewater Graphics and The Arts Council, serving Stuart/Martin County.
The Arts Council Inc. serving Stuart and Martin County is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership organization that supports the arts and artists. Revenues from events benefit both the artists and the Arts Council. The Arts Council and the Court House Cultural Center Gallery are located at 80 E. Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, Florida. For information visit the Arts Council website at www.martinarts.org or call 772-287-6676.
The Arts Council is sponsored in part by the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, City of Stuart, Martin County Board of County Commissioners, and private contributions.
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| 2/9/2008 - ArtsFest Feb 9-10, 2008 Press Kit |
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Fact Sheet ArtsFest© Stuart
What: The 21st year of ArtsFest, downtown Stuart’s arts festival featuring a 140 booth fine art and fine craft show, 2 days of live jazz concerts featuring Melton Mustafa, gardening workshops, food, children’s activities, Plein-Air working artists and much more.
Dates/Times: February 9-10, 10 am to 5 pm daily
Location: Flagler Park on the St. Lucie River and under the Roosevelt Bridge in historic downtown Stuart, Florida. Take Kanner Highway from I-95, the Florida turnpike exit or US 1 to historic downtown Stuart and follow signs.
Attendance: 15,000 estimated attendees
Demographic: Attracts tourists of all ages in the middle of high season in Florida, local seniors, young professionals, and families primarily from Martin, Palm Beach, and Indian River Counties.
Activities: Fine art and fine craft show (140 artists), “Stuart Exposed” photography exhibit at the nearby Court House Cultural Center gallery (33 artists, 60 works), on-site Plein-Air Artists (20), ceramic artists demonstration area, 4 local high school exhibits (60 artists)
Entertainment: Fox, Wackeen, Dungey, Beard, Sobel, Bush & McCluskey, L.L.P. Stage featuring national and regional jazz entertainment from 11-5 daily.
Saturday: Dave Wills Quintet 12:00 Noon - 1:15 pm
Flute - Straight Ahead Jazz
Debbie Orta Quartet 1:45 - 3:00 pm Vocalist– Latin/Straight Ahead Jazz
Melton Mustafa Quintet 3:30 - 5:00 pm Straight Ahead Jazz
Sunday: Ellen Davis Trio 12:00 Noon - 1:15 pm Vocalist- Straight Ahead Jazz
Pan Con Bistec w/Bobby Ramirez 1:45 - 3:15 pm Latin Jazz Miami
Gene Oliveri Quintet 3:45 - 5:00 pm. Straight Ahead Jazz
Bach Music School Stage:
featuring classical, acoustical and low key entertainment
Food/drinks: The Pelican Café offers a beer/wine garden, Florida cuisine in addition to Smoky’s BBQ
Partners: Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, The Palm Beach Post, Fox, Wackeen, Dungey, Beard, Sobel, Bush & McCluskey, L.L.P., Engineering & Water Resources, Inc., Dunn Capital Management, Inc., Southeastern Printing/Blue Water Editions, The City of Stuart, The Stuart News, Martin County, WSTU 1450 AM, WPSL 1590 AM, La Gigante 1330, and WHLG Coast 101.3 Radio, FPL, E.W. Consultants, AT&T The Real Yellow Pages, and Pelican Café.
Print PDF for more ArtsFest press releases
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| 2/10/2008 - “Stuart Exposed” Juried Photography Awards Announced |
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STUART, FL (February 8, 2008) – The Arts Council is proud to announce the awards to selected photographers of the “Stuart Exposed” Juried Photography Exhibition at the Court House Cultural Center Gallery opening on First Thursday Gallery Night, February 7, 2008.
The list of the award names presented for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places, and Honorable Mentions, is as follows:
1st Place: Sandy Thomas Timeless
2nd Place: Marie Cardany Gypsy Dancer
3rd Place: Bernie Trevethan Fast Rider
Honorable Mention:
Danielle Baron Lil’ House on the Ocean
Diane Dultmeier Sometimes a Brother is
Linda Reinstein It A Piers To be
The exhibition at the Court House Cultural Center Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. through February 22, 2008.
The Arts Council Inc. serving Stuart and Martin County is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership organization that supports the arts and artists. Revenues from events benefit both the artists and the Arts Council. The Arts Council and the Court House Cultural Center Gallery are located at 80 E. Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, Florida. For information visit the Arts Council website at www.martinarts.org or call 772-287-6676.
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| 2/11/2008 - ArtsFest© Announces 2008 Awards |
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Stuart, Florida: ArtsFest©, Stuart’s fine arts and fine crafts celebration in its 21st year has chosen its winning artists from their annual street art show. The awards were provided by The Arts Council, serving Stuart/Martin County.
Judge Brandi C. Reddick, Coordinator of Education and Outreach for the Miami Dade Art in Public Places program, chose outstanding art from the categories of glass, drawing/pastels, 2-D/3-D mixed media, metal, fiber, sculpture, ceramics, wood, graphics/printmaking, jewelry, painting and photography.
Judith Wood Mixed Media Best of show
Carol Lahy Glass Best of glass
Vinnie Sutherland Metal work Best of metal
Bonnie Eastwood Mixed Media
Best of mixed media
Gail Robinson Fiber Best of fiber
Snively Gail Ceramics Best of ceramics
Wujcik Joseph Wood Best of wood
Hunter David
Graphics/Printmaking - Best of graphics/printmaking
Linda Chaffin Jewelry Best of jewelry
Don Priewe Garden Art Best of garden art
Lorri Honeycutt Photography Best of photography
Michael Weber Painting Best of painting
John Peer Photography Judges Award
The Arts Council Inc. serving Stuart and Martin County is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership organization that supports the arts and artists. Revenues from events benefit both the artists and the Arts Council. The Arts Council and the Court House Cultural Center Gallery are located at 80 E. Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, Florida. For information visit the Arts Council website at www.martinarts.org or call 772-287-6676.
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| 2/20/2008 - Art Out of the Closet March 6 |
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Art Comes Out of the Closet
Art Recycling Sale
STUART, FL (January 25, 2008) — Used and neglected art gets a second chance at life through the third in a series of quirky recycled art sales called “Art! Out of the Closet” The event is seeking unwanted artworks for this annual art adoption event. No wall space? Do you have a white elephant artwork or have had a change in your home décor? The Arts Council seeks to relieve you of unwanted art in all forms. Original paintings, sculpture, glass, metal, ceramics, wood and jewelry are suitable for donation. Donors receive a ticket to an exclusive champagne reception on March 8th during the organization's annual “Art is Everywhere” Artist Studio Tour and a form for tax reporting purposes.
Last season over 100 endangered artworks emerged from local attics, closets, storage units and garages to find their way into new homes. Art aficionados reported finding real bargains. The Court House Cultural Center Gallery will hold a reception from 5-8 pm on March 6th to kick-off the exhibit and art sale.
Visit www.martinarts.org or call Janet at 772-287-6676 X 13 for donation forms and details.
Donations may be dropped off at the Arts Council at 80 E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart, Florida from 10 am to 4 pm daily. Deadline on donations is March 1st. Sponsored by Maison Appraisals.
The Arts Council Inc. serving Stuart and Martin County is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership organization that supports the arts and artists. Revenues from events benefit both the artists and the Arts Council. The Arts Council and the Court House Cultural Center Gallery are located at 80 E. Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, Florida. For information visit the Arts Council website at www.martinarts.org or call 772-287-6676.
The Arts Council is sponsored in part by the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, City of Stuart, Martin County Board of County Commissioners, and private contributions.
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| 2/29/2008 - Artists Studio Tour Announces Participating Artists |
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Stuart, Florida: The Arts Council announces that this year’s tour stops will include the studios of artists Kim Rody and Lisa P. Young (Committee Chairpersons), Cristina de la Vega, Heather Forman, Ruthann Hewson, Kevin Hutchinson, Brenda Leigh, Dan Mackin, Janet McCullough, Linda Moore, Stephen Stone, and Joanna Squier on Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The tour will include sights in Jensen Beach, Palm City, Hobe Sound, and Stuart. Some artists will be working in their studios during the tour. At the end of the day the tour features its annual champagne reception event. The 17th annual event includes “Art! Out of the Closet” recycled art sale. This quirky annual art event, created by the Arts Council, gives art a second chance at life which will be located in the Court House Cultural Center galleries. This season’s point-of-interest stops include The Pottery of Carlee Weston & Friends, LLC and various First Thursday art galleries in Martin County.
The Art is Everywhere Tour is sponsored in part by Gulfstream Business Bank, the Palm Beach Post, and Fox, Wackeen, Dungey, Beard, Sobel, Bush & McCluskey, LLP. Tickets are $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Art raffle tickets are $5 with the proceeds benefiting local art programming. Tickets can be purchased at the Court House Cultural Center, 80 E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart, or by mail or phone (no later than February 29). A printable form is available online at www.martinarts.org under the News and Events page. Day of event tickets are for sale only at the Court House Cultural Center. For more information, visit www.martinarts.org, or call 772-287-6676.
The Arts Council Inc. serving Stuart and Martin County is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership organization that supports the arts and artists. Revenues from events benefit both the artists and the Arts Council. The Arts Council and the Court House Cultural Center Gallery are located at 80 E. Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, Florida. For information visit the Arts Council website at www.martinarts.org or call 772-287-6676.
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| 3/6/2008 - SNEAK PREVIEW: Art! Out of the Closet March 6 |
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A record 225 artworks will be on display at the Court House Cultural Center in downtown Stuart from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday March 8th at “Art! Out of the Closet”. The event will not disappoint those who seek out bizarre donations from some of the area’s most interesting residences. Beware, real art abounds! This year 60 treasures were donated including oils and acrylic paintings by Norma DeSantis, Ruth Bowman, Julia Kelly, Jerry Rose, Kim Rody, Lisa Young.
Art aficionados should drop by to view collectible Bev Dolittle artwork and poetry collection, work by noted artist Steven McCowan, antique fan in its own custom glass frame, and antique lithographs from the turn-of-the-century. The eclectic collection includes sculpture, African art, Haitian paintings, jewelry, photography, and South American mask and clay whistles.
Do you have original art for donation? The Council accepts original work in all mediums through Friday, March 14 and throughout the year.
Get your tickets for the partner event, the Artists Studio Tour also on March 8th which includes an exclusive champagne reception of Art! Out of the Closet this Saturday, March 8th from 4 pm to 5:30 pm. This reception offers special artworks and discounts in addition to champagne and deserts.
Visit www.martinarts.org or call Janet at 772-287-6676 X 13 for donation forms and details. Donations may be dropped off at the Arts Council at 80 E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart, Florida from 10 am to 4 pm daily. Sponsored by Maison Appraisals.
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| 4/2/2008 - Call to Artists: Public Art at Hobe Sound Beach |
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Sculpture Call to Artists with Student Intern Competition
Martin County Beaches: Public Restroom
Hobe Sound Beach: Turtle Nesting Site
Due: July 15, 2008
Total Budget: $10,000.00
The Martin County Public Art Advisory Board in Partner with Jupiter Island Art Committee is seeking to commission a public artwork located at Hobe Sound Beach. In company with Jupiter Island Garden Club enhancing the surrounding structure with a landscape Donation to complete the project.
Artwork Description
Sculpture Project with Student Intern
PAAB of Martin County and Jupiter Island Art Committee is looking for an Artist to oversee a competition with Martin County High School Students including Public, Private and Home Schooled. The Artist will head the competition, entries from design to completion and internship.
PDF file is attached with further details.
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| 4/3/2008 - “About Face” Stuart’s Self Portrait Exhibit |
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Stuart, Florida: The first self-portrait exhibit presented by the Arts Council will exhibit work from some of the Treasure Coast’s most gifted artists. Mediums include sculpture, metal work, acrylics, paper collage, oils and more. First, second and third place awards will be given by judges Phil Kavanaugh and Phyllis Rappaport.
Exhibitors for the event include Valerie Bloomfield-Ambrose, Susanne Briley, H. Bruce Carr, Cynthia Cooper, Petey Cox, Claudette Dalack, David Diaz, Len Dinter, Sharon Ferina, Rogene Fike, Ruth Lyons Fox, Margaret Gray, Chris Kling, Charles Laskey, Marilee Lee, Sara Lillis, Dan Mallardi, Billye Miraglia, Hal Moore, Susan and David Opasik, Sylvia Pattee, Sally Browning-Pierce, Susan Prescott, Kim Rody, Jean Sanders, Pat Sawash, Patrice Scott, Nancy Steinberg, Marguerite Swigler, Christine Trevethan, and Susan Zipf.
The exhibit is sponsored by the Arts Council and the display will be open to the public Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm at the Court House Cultural Center, 80 E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart through April 18, 2008. For more information, visit www.martinarts.org, or call 772-287-6676.
The Arts Council Inc. serving Stuart and Martin County is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership organization that supports the arts and artists. Revenues from events benefit both the artists and the Arts Council.
The Arts Council is sponsored in part by the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, City of Stuart, Martin County Board of County Commissioners, and private contributions.
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| 4/3/2008 - First Thursday Map to Galleries |
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First Thursday Gallery Nights invites the public to visit art gallery properties from Hobe Sound to Jensen Beach on the first Thursday of each month from October 4, 2006 through May 2008. This free event offers a chance to see and buy art and to see and be seen. Print out the PDF below for directions to each gallery.
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| 4/11/2008 - The Arts Council Announces Arts License Plate Grant Application Deadline Dates |
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Stuart, Florida: The Arts Council announces the 2008 grant deadlines for Arts License Plate Grants are April 21 and October 20, 2008.
The Arts Council provides funding to Martin County non-profit organizations through the License Plate Grant Program in an effort to broaden support for artistic and cultural program and projects. The License Plate Grant program is focused on providing support for arts education programs and outreach to underserved areas of our community.
• Programs based in arts education must be new or expanded programs to educate residents of all ages. Specific educational goals must be outlined in the application and summarized in the final report.
• For programs addressing outreach to underserved areas of the community, the program must demonstrate an ability to reach a segment of the community which with otherwise go without access to the specific cultural activity. Specifics must be included in the application that show how the organization will reach and engage the underserved population with results noted in the final report.
The Arts Council Inc. serving Stuart and Martin County is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership organization that supports the arts and artists. Revenues from events benefit both the artists and the Arts Council. The Arts Council and the Court House Cultural Center Gallery are located at 80 E. Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, Florida. For information visit the Arts Council website at www.martinarts.org or call 772-287-6676.
The Arts Council is sponsored in part by the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, City of Stuart, Martin County Board of County Commissioners, and private contributions.
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| 4/18/2008 - Call to Artists: Public Art at Port Salerno |
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Call to Artists
Port Salerno: Gateway Entrance to Port Salerno
Due: April 1, 2008
Total Budget: $50,000.00
($25,000.00 Public Art, plus matching funds from Port Salerno NAC)
The Martin County Public Art Advisory Board and Port Salerno Community Development Neighborhood Advisory Committee are seeking to commission a public artwork to be located on the corner of Salerno Road and A1A.
Artwork Description
Port Salerno, Florida, is a small historic fishing village on the east coast of Florida, located I mile east of the Atlantic Ocean and 40 miles north of West Palm Beach. at the SE corner of A1A and Salerno Road lies a bridge; Salerno Creek 1992 -94041
The Advisory Board would like to entertain concepts which acknowledge the relationship of the community.
PDF file is attached with further details.
Port Salerno Pocket Call-
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| 4/21/2008 - Call to Artists: Public Art Martin County Beaches |
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Call to Artists with Student Interns Competition
Martin County Beaches: Public Restrooms
Stuart and Jensen Beach
Due: July 15, 2008
Total Budget: $10,000.00
Artwork Description:
Mural Project for the Stuart Beach and Jensen Beach
PAAB of Martin County is looking for an Artist to oversee a competition with Martin County High School Students including Public, Private and Home Schooled. The Artist will oversee the competition, entries from design to completion.
PDF file is attached for further details.
The Martin County Public Art Advisory Board is seeking to commission a public artwork located at three Martin County Beaches.
Beaches Call Stuart and J
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| 5/1/2008 - Marvin S. Cone 22nd Annual High School Juried Art Show, and Inspired by The Teacher Exhibitions in May |
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Stuart, Florida: The Arts Council serving Stuart and Martin County is proud to present two visual art exhibitions by Martin County students during the month of May.
The Marvin S. Cone 22nd Annual High School Juried Art Show recognizes the artistic talents of our high school students with an Awards Reception on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at the Court House Cultural Center Gallery. This inspiring exhibition features artwork by students from Martin County, South Fork, Jensen Beach High Schools and The Pine School. Their teachers, parents, school officials and sponsors of the event will be present for the awards presentation.
The high school student artwork will be at the Court House Cultural Center Gallery through May 16.
“For the past 22 years the Arts Council has supported the High School Juried Art Show featuring the best and brightest students in our schools as a means to encourage their pursuit of creativity and the fine arts,” quoted Nancy Turrell, Arts Council Executive Director.
The art teachers at each school select each piece of artwork for entry in the exhibit. It is a highly competitive process; the categories for cash awards are photography, painting, sculpture, mixed media/assemblage, and drawing. Additionally each high school principal and the School Superintendent, Dr. Sara Wilcox, select pieces to purchase that become a part of a permanent collection at their respective high schools and the Superintendent’s office. For the last several years, the Elliott Museum and the Supervisor of Elections have also purchased artwork.
The Court House Cultural Center Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The sponsors for the student exhibits are The Palm Beach Post; Fox, Wackeen, Dungey, Beard, Sobel, Bush, and McCluskey LLP; and Palm City Art & Frame.
Inspired by the Teachers presents teacher inspired artwork by elementary and middle school students and their teachers at the opening reception on May 22, 2008 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. The artwork will be at the Court House Cultural Center Gallery through May 30. “This show is in its 3rd year and highlights the importance of the teachers’ inspirations for their student’s excellence,” stated Nancy Turrell, executive director.
The Arts Council Inc. serving Stuart and Martin County is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership organization that supports the arts and artists. Revenues from events benefit both the artists and the Arts Council. The Arts Council and the Court House Cultural Center Gallery are located at 80 E. Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, Florida. For information visit the Arts Council website at www.martinarts.org or call 772-287-6676.
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| 5/5/2008 - 22nd Annual High School Juried Art Show Awards Announced |
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STUART, FL – The Arts Council is proud to announce the award recipients for the Marvin S. Cone 22nd Annual High School Juried Art Show. These awards recognize the artistic talents of our high school students and were presented on Thursday, May 1 at the Court House Cultural Center. Represented were approximately 200 area high school students, their teachers, parents, school officials and sponsors of the event.
Awards were presented for the Best of Show as well as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in each of five mediums: sculpture, drawing, photography, painting, and mixed media/assemblage (see attached list). ¬¬Eight student artists had their works purchased for the collections at Martin County High School, South Fork High School (2), Jensen Beach High School, The Pine School, the Martin County Superintendent’s office, Elliott Museum, and in the Martin County Supervisor of Elections office. Local artists Garth Decker and Stephen Stone were the jurors for the High School Juried Art Show.
“The Arts Council is proud to honor the students’ achievements in the arts and offer this show annually to stimulate and encourage their creativity,” stated Nancy Turrell, executive director.
The generous sponsors include: Publix Supermarket Charities; Palm City Art & Frame; Fox, Wackeen, Dungey, Beard, Sobel & McCluskey LLP; and Vianne Nichols Chason. Court House Cultural Center Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 10 am – 4 pm to view the exhibition. The show continues through Friday, May 16.
The Arts Council Inc. serving Stuart and Martin County is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership organization that supports the arts and artists. Revenues from events benefit both the artists and the Arts Council. The Arts Council and the Court House Cultural Center Gallery are located at 80 E. Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, Florida. For more information visit the Arts Council website at www.martinarts.org or call 772-287-6676.
22nd Annual Marvin Cone High School Juried Art Show (2008)
AWARDS LIST
For Drawing:
Honorable Mention: Tiffany Brady, “Friendly”, JBHS
Honorable Mention: Ashley Baldwin “Nameless”, SFHS
3rd Place: Vera Kirstchina “Road Rage” MCHS
2nd Place: Diana DeFrancisco “Wild Flower” JBHS
1st Place: Collin Dennis “Perplexed: Self Portrait” Pine School
For Painting:
3rd Place: Kristen Ezell “Without A Name” SFHS
2nd Place: Kelly Williams “Untitled” MCHS
1st Place: Kristen Cook “Florida Power & Light” JBHS
For Sculpture/Ceramics:
Honorable Mention: Mick Barnes “My Marionette” SFHS
Honorable Mention: Matthew Leach “Alien War Horn” JBHS
Honorable Mention: Olivia Jaudeau “Broken Drum” Pine School
Honorable Mention: Amanda Lingren “La Sala” MCHS
3rd Place: Ariel Pulliatti “Maori Idol” JBHS
2nd Place: Alyssa Scannell “Jeffery” JBHS
1st Place: Ford Dwyer “Audacity of Hope” SFHS
For Photography:
Honorable Mention: Melissa Tobias “I’ll Take Door Number Three” MCHS
Honorable Mention: Jennine Miller “Comet” SFHS
Honorable Mention: Tara Tyson “When Water Collides with the Earth” MCHS
3rd Place: Ashley Landsberg “Two Presidents” JBHS
2nd Place: Ellen “EV” Krebs “Our Last Chance” SFHS
1st Place: Hannah Kitz “Misconception” SFHS
For Mixed Media/Assemblage:
Honorable Mention: Laine Kelly “Take a Listen” JBHS
3rd Place: Shane Coughlan “Megalophobia” SFHS
2nd Place: Arielle Drehobl “Shesh – Six” SFHS
1st Place: Devin Duke “The City” JBHS
For Best of Show: Julia Sanders “The Lonely Man” JBHS
PURCHASE AWARDS
Superintendent’s Award
“A Day in Paradise” Nancy Nguyen
South Fork High School:
“Our Last Chance” Ellen EV Krebs
“America for Peace” Caitlin Sherman
Martin County High School:
“When Water Collides with the Earth”, Tara Hagin
Jensen Beach High School:
“Jeffrey” by Alyssa Scannell
The Pine School:
“Untitled” Costa Rica by Alexis Schultz
Elliott Museum:
“The Lonely Man” Julia Sanders
Supervisor of Elections
“Two Presidents” by Ashley Landsberg
High School Juried Show A
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