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"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 you think you know what an exhibition of fiber arts pieces looks like, I can confirm that you don’t. That’s because the medium of fiber arts is so expansive and so varied that the results are quite literally impossible to predict. It’s in that vein of joyful unpredictability that the Leesburg Center for the […]
Read more "“Fabric of Life” at the LCFA"The Leesburg Center for the Arts in Leesburg, FL recently held the opening reception for their current members’ exhibition, The Road Less Traveled. This theme was left completely to the artists’ interpretation and the results were striking and diverse. The works on display were definitely the visual representations of folks on a journey and honestly, […]
Read more "The Road Less Traveled at the LCFA"I am so pleased to share that I have returned to in-person classes and lecturing! My last lecture with a large group of people took place in February 2020, just before the pandemic lockdown. Since then, I have had to rely on Zoom, The Wandering Art Historian blog and my YouTube channel to continue my […]
Read more "Hauntingly Good Art"If you live in the Central Florida region and are a fan of public art like I am, let me make a recommendation to add to your list of “must see” murals. The next time you find yourself driving north on Highway 27, take a quick detour into downtown Leesburg to view “Twins” by local […]
Read more "“Twins” by Nicki Forde"As we make our way through the month of August, please be sure to carve out some time in your end-of-summer schedule for an extraordinary art adventure to Leesburg, FL. Trust me… you will not be disappointed! Currently on view at the Leesburg Center for the Arts is The Florida Highwaymen: A Family’s Perspective. This […]
Read more "“The Florida Highwaymen: A Family’s Perspective” at the Leesburg Center for the Arts"As I resume my art adventures through the creative wilds of Central Florida, I want to share with you a gem of an art exhibition I discovered in Leesburg, Florida. Don’t worry – you still have two weeks to see this show before it closes on May 18th! Caren Akers – An Abstract Journey: Color […]
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