Local arts advocate and champion of Orlando’s epic music scene, Frankie Messina, was kind enough to invite me back to Apartment E LIVE (91.5FM WPRK.org) to chat about my book for his Art August series. Frankie dedicated every Thursday live show in the month of August to showcasing Central Florida’s eclectic and diverse contributions to […]
Read more "Art August w/ Frankie Messina & Apartment E LIVE"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"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"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"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"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 […]
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