I recently had the honor of joining local arts advocate, Frankie Messina, in the DJ booth over at WPRK 91.5 FM to talk all things FRINGE! That’s right, the Orlando FRINGE is kicking off it’s 33rd year and Frankie is devoting all his May shows to promoting this amazing local festival. I was super lucky […]
Read more "Frankie Messina’s Apartment FRINGE Takeover on WPRK 91.5"I know a lot of you folks out there listen to podcasts and while I don’t currently have one of my own, I was recently interviewed by Frankie Messina for his You Hit the Spot segment. For the very few of you who might not know Frankie, he’s probably one of the most active arts […]
Read more "My Interview with Frankie Messina"A couple of weekends ago, I had the honor and privilege of judging the Leesburg Art Festival in historic downtown Leesburg, FL. The event was well-attended and the artists participating worked in a variety of mediums. This was my second time judging an art festival and I have to say, I really enjoy talking with […]
Read more "The 47th Annual Leesburg Art Festival"I have absolutely no right being a part of this extraordinary art exhibition, but I am truly grateful to Marilyn Cortes-Lovato for including me in CREATIVA: Woman Made Art, now on view at Osceola Arts in Kissimmee, FL. Take a look at the incredibly talented artists included in this show – 76 Florida artists! I […]
Read more "CREATIVA: Woman Made Art"The Mennello Museum of American Art is currently featuring an exhibition that showcases talented artists frequently overlooked by the art world at large and, sometimes, even by art historians. Self Taught Black Artists in the American South is devoted to giving these artists their rightful due as part of the art historical conversation about what […]
Read more "Self Taught Black Artists in the American South at the Mennello"Like most cities in the Sunshine State, Kissimmee, FL is experiencing a growth explosion that includes restaurants, speakeasys, and shops of all sorts… even an independent bookstore! Thankfully, this explosion also includes a ton of free public art in the form of large-scale murals all around town. I recently visited Kissimmee’s historic district and found […]
Read more "Kissimmee Murals"I was given an amazing gift… the opportunity to participate in Nerd Nite! Nerd Nite is a FREE monthly event held at Stardust Video & Coffee in Orlando, FL. Hosted and organized by Ricardo Williams, Nerd Nite has been around for over a decade and each month’s event features three local speakers sharing something fascinating […]
Read more "Nerd Nite"On the heels of a fantastic and well-received fiber arts exhibition, the Leesburg Center for the Arts of Leesburg, FL brings yet another often overlooked medium into the spotlight. The Pastel Society of Central Florida’s member show – I Spy Something… Red! – is a delightful exploration of a medium used by artists for centuries […]
Read more "Pastel Society of Central Florida at the LCFA"Due to unforeseen challenges, last year’s Hauntingly Good Art presentation at the Leesburg Center for the Arts was cancelled at the last minute. This was a heartbreaking experience to say the least. Thankfully, a lot can change in a year and Hauntingly Good Art was revived for Spooky Season 2023! Hauntingly Good Art (finally!) took […]
Read more "Hauntingly Good Art 2023"If I had to limit myself to two words to describe this exhibition, those two words would be sumptuous and decadent. The team at the Rollins Museum of Art in Winter Park, FL has done it yet again with Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection, a superb exhibition that showcases all the richness and […]
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