If you live in Central Florida or if you are planning a visit to the area, I highly recommend a stop at the Mennello Museum of American Art in Orlando’s Loch Haven Park. The current exhibition is incredibly delightful and inspiring and it is only on view for a few more weeks. The Grand Portraits […]
Read more "The Grand Portraits of Mr. Eddy Mumma"2021 is finally here and I will admit that I have been doing some serious reflection over the past few days. In 2020, we all had to rethink the way in which we did nearly everything. We shopped from home and had groceries and other necessities delivered to our front doors. We met with our […]
Read more "Happy New Year!"It is time for the 5th Annual Wine Box Art Show! The owners and operators of The Barefoot Spa here in Orlando, FL, have once again partnered with local artists for the annual fundraiser to benefit the Zebra Coalition. In its first four years, this event has raised over $26,000 for the LGBTQ+ youth in […]
Read more "Love x Infinity"I was recently invited to participate in a conversation with local podcaster Jeff Wilfong for his Dub Ya Mind podcast. Jeff interviews a fascinating array of creative and influential figures from the Central Florida area. Past guests on the podcast include Rep. Anna V. Eskamani, Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan and Terry Olson, Director of […]
Read more "Dub Ya Mind Podcast"Today’s post is dedicated to learning more about black artists. If you have taken my class, From Muse to Master: Celebrating Women Artists, you will remember me sharing this quote from the Guerrilla Girls… So, how do we, as art historians and art enthusiasts, be more inclusive? I have compiled this very introductory list of […]
Read more "Let’s Learn More About Black Artists!"The Fringe that almost was… LIVES ON! That’s right, we are currently on Day 7 of Fringe Today! the virtual Fringe Festival of 2020 here in Central Florida. Because the Orlando Fringe moved to the world wide interwebs, more people can participate and all performances and presentations are FREE! So far I have watched the […]
Read more "Virtual Fringe in 2020"It appeared that all was lost. The Orlando International Fringe Festival had been cancelled due to the pandemic. Then, in a stroke of brilliance, the Fringe became VIRTUAL. That’s right, the Orlando Fringe has become FRINGE TODAY! for its 2020 season! Two weeks of incredible programming – art shows, theatrical performances, creative demonstrations, concerts, dancing, […]
Read more "FRINGE TODAY!"Art institutions around the globe may be closed to visitors, but many remain open on the World Wide Web. That’s right, you can still visit some of the world’s most incredible art museums and galleries virtually without ever leaving home. Using the #MuseumFromHome hashtag, international art institutions are uniting and sharing their collections, offering learning […]
Read more "#MuseumFromHome – Orlando Museum of Art"I am so pleased to announce my first art opening of 2020! I hope you will join me for the opening of The Nature Show at The Barefoot Spa on Saturday, March 14th. The opening will take place from 6:00 – 9:00pm and refreshments will be available. Two of my pieces inspired by the work […]
Read more "The Nature Show"Living Color: The Art of The Highwaymen is an astounding exhibition currently on view at the Orlando Museum of Art. For those not familiar, The Highwaymen are a group of self-taught African-American artists celebrated for capturing the natural beauty of “Old Florida.” The group got its name from their entrepreneurial endeavors selling their paintings on […]
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