2011-2012 Event Schedule
Check back often as we are adding and updating events throughout the year! All events take place at ArtCenter Manatee unless otherwise noted.

Bring all of your "jazzy" friends to lunch at Lakewood Ranch Country Club for the best fashion show in town!
Fashions by Cache’ Boutique, silent auction, raffles and live jazz music at one of the finest country clubs around. Join us for a delightful afternoon of fashion, food and fun.

Tickets: $38

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BLOSSOMS II EVENTS 
Exhibition Runs Jan 18 – Feb 29

75th Anniversary Members Tribute
January 7, 2012
5-7pm
Introduction to Blossoms

Floral Silent Auction
January 19, 2012 (opening night)

Raffle
Donation of Anne Abgott original
Duration of exhibit

Cooperative Extension Lecture
Herb Gardening
February 4, 9-10:30am
Free

Cooperative Extension Lecture
Cooking w/Herbs
February 4, 11am -12:30pm
Free

Succulent Society Lecture
Xeriscape Gardens
February 4, 1-2pm
Free

Blossoms Jewelry Workshop
February 4, 2012 11am-1pm
Instructor: Melissa Enders
Beginner Level (but must be 11 yrs. or older)
$30 (additional $15 supply payable to the instructor)

Blossoms Pottery Workshop
February 4, 2012 11am-1pm
Open to all ages & experience levels
$35 (includes supplies)

Susan Foster Lecture
February 9th, 1pm
Free

Demonstrations - free
Joanna Coke
“Flower Powder Graphite Demo”
February 18, 2012  
10:30-noon

Linda Lucas
Silk painting Demo
February 25, 2012
9:00-10:30

Joseph Palotas
“VW Flower Power”
February 25, 2012
10:45-12:15

Pottery Sale
February 24 – February 25, 2012
9am-2pm both days
Pottery Studio

Used But Useful Sale
March 9th – March 10, 2012
9am-2pm both days

Twelfth Annual Lakewood Ranch Fine Art Festival
Saturday & Sunday, March 17th & 18th, 2012
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Presented by ArtCenter Manatee and LWR Communities LLC.

ArtCenter Manatee and LWR Communities are proud to present the 12th Annual Art at the Ranch Festival which will once again be held on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Main Street is an
upscale shopping promenade on Lake Uihlein. If you would like information about the location, visit www.lakewoodranch.com/mainstreet. Last year’s show, artists reported good sales, commensurate with the economy. Easy access to the area with plenty of parking and trolley transportation makes for an enjoyable show.

The classes of Art for entry into the show are Painting & Drawing, Sculpture, Fine Crafts, Photography, Jewelry and Pottery. Prizes will be awarded in each of these classes. For 2012, we continue to have a ‘Best of Show’ Award.

Please download the PDF files below for more information!

October 24, 2011 is the deadline for applications,
images and checks!
Artist Letter
General Info
Application

Art Opening Receptions
Each month, ArtCenter Manatee invites you to come to the opening reception for the exhibitions in the main galleries. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer, hors d’oeuvres, music and meet the artists. For a full description of exhibits please visit our exhibitions page.

Opening Receptions

Friday Sept. 23, 5-7pm
Florida Watercolor Society 40th Annual Exhibition, All Galleries

Friday Nov. 4, 5-7pm
“Imagine That” All Media Open Exhibit, Kellogg & Reid Hodges Galleries
Women Contemporary Artists, Searle Gallery

Thursday Dec. 8, 5-7pm
Best of the Best, All Galleries

Thursday Jan. 19, 5-7pm
Blossoms II, The Art of Flowers, Kellogg Gallery
In Full Bloom, Curated Show, Searle & Reid Hodges Galleries

Thursday Mar. 8, 5-7pm
Member Show, Kellogg & Searle Galleries
Student Show, Reid Hodges Gallery

Thursday April 12, 5-7pm
Light and Drama, All Media Open Exhibit, Kellogg & Searle Galleries
Paint The Town, Reid Hodges Gallery

Thursday May 3, 5-7pm
Retrospective Color All Media Open Exhibit, All Galleries

Thursday June 7, 5-7pm
Inspired Visions, All Media Open Exhibit, All Galleries

Closing Reception TBD
KidsArt  Summer Camp Exhibit, All Galleries