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ArtCenter Manatee Happenings!
Current Exhibitions
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April 17-June7, 2008
"Serendipity A Fiber Artist's Journey"
In the Searle Gallery
 Fabric collage works by Robin Bowman, award winning regional and national juried artist.
Robin Bowman creates colorful mixed-media fabric collages, using her hand-dyed cloth, threads and fibres. Her textile work is characterized by
hand stitched embellishments including fabric beads and unique surface designs which promote texture
and dimension. Although she has always demonstrated a special love of the sea and its creatures, Robin's new work has evolved to include other nature themes and a flirtation with
abstraction and series work.
Her collection includes fine art originals,
limited edition prints, and a myriad of decorative accessories. Join the artist on April 18th - see what all the excitement is about!
 "Take 5"
In the Kellogg Gallery
Group show with Lee Mears, Carole Dougherty, Cecy Richardson and Lois Harper - Mixed Media and John Langford - Oil Painting
"We are five artists who have known and admired each other's work for many years.
When the opportunity arose at ArtCenter Manatee to exhibit in one of the galleries,
we agreed to put together this show. We have enjoyed the process and hope you take some
pleasure in seeing the work."
ArtCenter Manatee Member Show
In the Reid - Hodges Gallery
A juried exhibition.
Opening receptions are always free
& open to the public with wine and hors d’oeuvres.
The ComCenter
Lakewood Ranch
Artist Fred Yohannan will bring his thought provoking paintings to the
ComCenter in Lakewood Ranch on March 31st. The opening will be on Friday, April 4th from 5-7.
Directions to the ComCenter:
I-75 to University. Head east. Turn left at the first light (Market Street). Turn left immediately onto Exchange Way. Turn right at the stop sign and look for the pink 2 story building on your left.
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GeckoFest 2008
This joyous fundraising adventure was an amazing success that will
help our school children, strengthen and grow our local cultural community, support its
arts and artists, and become the spring board for future art-on-the-street projects.
The Geckos that were not auctioned off at the Gala on March 22nd are now available to be
auctioned off to the highest bidders at the GeckoFest web site... for information about the online bidding click here.
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The 2008 summer camp schedule is now available, featuring classs for children ages 4-15 in a variety of fun mediums. Be sure to reserve your child's place soon as these classes fill very quickly!
Call 746-2862
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Workshops coming to ArtCenter Manatee!
SILK PAINTING
Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
This workshop will teach you how to make exciting gifts or create something that will put the WOW! factor into your wardrobe. Open to all skill levels, the workshop will begin with a morning demonstration followed by individual
instruction while each student works on their own project.
$50 ACM members, $70 non- members
Click here for Supply and Materials list.
CUTTLEFISH CASTING
Instructor: Wendy Thurlow
Saturday and Sunday, May 3 & 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Come play with molten metals! Cuttlefish bone has a soft structure and wood grain texture into which designs can be carved. The results are unique finished castings. Silver and bronze will be cast in this workshop to make rings, pendants and earrings with a unique texture.
$135 ACM members, $155 non-members
Supplies will be sold in class.
“ALTERED” ALBUM IN A BOX
Instructor: Marsha Bard
Saturday, May 10 & 17, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Create your own papercraft box to display photos, or go the extra mile and alter the box to a "theme" for a gift box, or just a birthday or holiday card that is
totally different. This is a two day workshop where you will create the box in the first session and talk about possible 'themes'. You'll have a week to collect
objects, images and embellishments to use in the
second session where we'll bring your box to the
extreme! Bring a lunch!
$90 ACM members, $110 non-member
Click here for Supply and Materials list.
There is a $6.00 supply fee payable to the instructor that will include all cardstock and some embellishments.
BODACIOUS BEADS: A FIBER ARTIST'S MUSE
Instructor: Robin Bowman
Saturday, May 17, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
In this four hour workshop, students will explore the use of handcrafted fiber beads as an embellishment tool for numerous art and craft projects; including home decor, fabric collage and even jewelry! Although various fiber beads will be discussed, students
will create beads from new and recycled fabrics and fibers. No prior experience is necessary, and no sewing skills are required. All materials will be provided. Feel free to
bring small pieces of fabric from YOUR stach if desired.
WARNING: Making these beads is very habit forming!
$50 ACM members, $70 non- members
Call ArtCenter Manatee at 941-746-2862 to reserve your space!
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"Intersections" an exhibit of paintings by Cheryl Moody.
April 28th - May 30th
Artist reception Friday, 5/2/08
New exhibition at ArtCenter Manatee’s ComCenter Gallery located at 9040 Town Center Parkway in Lakewood Ranch.
Cheryl Moody was born and raised on the riverbanks and beaches of the Manatee River and the Gulf of Mexico. Her Florida upbringing and travels to tropical climates have instilled in her paintings a sense of spontaneity and a warm colorful palette. The emphasis on painting on location challenges her to capture a fleeting, changing moment in time and place in an image of colors and shapes.
A many-detoured graduate of Florida State University, she has continued her studies locally at the art centers of Manatee and Longboat Key and also at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota and the National Academy School of Art in New York City. |
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS TO EXHIBIT
at ArtCenter Manatee
and ComCenter, Lakewood Ranch
Would you like to curate an exhibition in the ArtCenter Manatee galleries or the ComCenter?
Would you like to schedule a one man show for a month?Click for more information |
Gift Certificates!
A perfect answer for gifts for family and friends! Gift certificates for ArtCenter Classes or Workshops, shopping sprees in the Artists' Market,
art bus tours,etc. Available in any denomination. Ask for gift certificates at the office. |
Expanded Membership Advantages
Find out what's NEW in Membership
- Artists' On-line Galleries...more
- Artists On-line Sales Gallery... more
- Display in the Reid Hodges Gallery... more
- MasterCard and Visa accepted... more
- Apply for Membership On-line...Join now
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ArtCenter Welcome Center
ArtCenter Manatee is happy to
announce the completion the new Welcome Center, renovation of the offices and the Artists'
Market in the lobby of the ArtCenter. The new Welcome Center was designed by Fawley Bryant
and the contractor was John Kiernan Construction.
Due to skyrocketing membership and growing staff,
the office was expanded to accommodate staff that has tripled in the last year. So make the
time to stop by and see for yourself the impressive transformation that has occurred this summer!
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ArtCenter Manatee is proud to be a 2006 WEDU "Be More" Award Finalist! |
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ArtCenter Manatee's
Artists' Market is getting bigger & better!
As the market has grown, we have found it necessary to establish new procedures.
Artists will be required to have their work labeled with inventory information & recorded on the
inventory sheet that is available at the ArtCenter & also will be on our website. Items submitted
for the Artists' Market will be juried before being put on display. Artists' will need to make an
appointment with Mary Roff to submit their work in the Market. You can call Mary at 746-2862 to
set up an appointment.
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ArtCenter Manatee Hours: Mon, Fri & Sat:9-5pm, Tues, Wed & Thur:9-6pm
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Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs
and the Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts
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