The Falcon is a self-described “quirky art bar” located in Orlando, Florida’s Thornton Park neighborhood. They host a wide variety of events from open mics to trivia nights to themed live figure drawing sessions. They also feature local artists with monthly shows. On a recent visit I saw the Pop of Color: Colorful Tales in […]
Read more "“Pop of Color” at The Falcon & the Murals of Thornton Park"The Orlando International FRINGE Theatre Festival is in full swing until Memorial Day and in its 33rd year, there is more to see and experience than ever! Between Kids FRINGE, the Fringe ArtSpace, multiple BYOVs (Bring Your Own Venue) and site specific performances, there are artists creating and telling stories everywhere you look. Right in […]
Read more "VF Gallery at the 33rd Annual Orlando FRINGE"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"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"2023 is proving to be a big year in art for the city of Apopka, FL. This Central Florida city is embracing the community revitalization power of large-scale public artwork and is now home to a set of stunning murals that must be seen to be believed. Down a narrow converted alleyway off of Orange […]
Read more "Apopka Murals"I’m embarrassed to admit that it took me entirely too long to visit Studio ArtFarm in Mount Dora, FL. If you’re one of the very few who don’t know about this creative wonderland, Studio ArtFarm is what happens when two powerhouses – PJ Svejda and German Lemus – of the Central Florida art scene get […]
Read more "Studio ArtFarm"Don’t sleep on this show! Change your plans, reschedule your appointments and get yourself to the Mount Dora Center for the Arts ASAP! I am strongly encouraging a sense of urgency because the Diaspora exhibition at the MDCA closes Sunday, October 8th and if you miss it, well, let’s just say… you do not want […]
Read more "“Diaspora” at the Mount Dora Center for the Arts"Anyone who lives in Central Florida will tell you that Clermont is a town that is booming, if not bursting at the seams. For better or for worse, this town has changed dramatically since I moved here 11 years ago. However, the biggest and best improvements to our no-longer-sleepy Florida town can be seen in […]
Read more "New Mural in Historic Downtown Clermont, FL"You may recall a January 2023 post oddly similar to this one. I am revisiting the Murals on the Trail project discussed in that post because all the murals are now complete! The result is a whopping 20 murals created by local artists celebrating the history, wildlife and community spirit of South Lake County and […]
Read more "Murals on the Trail – Minneola, FL – Part 2"I had the privilege of participating in a very FUN class at this year’s Orlando Fringe. Hosted by Visual Fringe and taking place in VFHQ, local artist Judy Pickett taught a group of us crazy creatives the art of cyanotype and while cocktails were on the agenda, we were too focused on our artwork to […]
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