Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Portraits Of Orlando For Give Kids The World


Please join us on Wednesday 29th February, for the unveiling of a very special series of portraits created by 25 photographers from around the world. On Monday the 26th, members of the group were assigned to photograph some of Orlando's most prominent citizens. The amazin...g results will be printed by Canon (who are sponsoring the event), and displayed on large format canvas's for two hours between 6pm and 8pm at the beautiful, Abbey in the Sanctuary building on Pine St. and Lake Eola Drive. 100% of proceeds generated from the sale of the Portraits go directly to Give Kids the World.

About the Society of XXV
This group is comprised of 25 portrait photographers from around the world. They are each recognized as leaders in the photographic industry. Each photographer has been selected by their peers for eligibility to apply for membership to the group. Each year, the group meets to discuss the direction of the photographic industry and share the knowledge and experiences they have. The hosting member chooses a local charity that will benefit from the meeting. This year's meeting was hosted by Orlando photographer, Curt Littlecott of Nu Visions in Photography.





Today's AA365~Spotlight Artist, Jim Carchidi, 02-28-12


Art By: Jim Carchidi


Art By: Jim Carchidi


Art By: Jim Carchidi


Art By: Jim Carchidi


Artist: Jim Carchidi

Today's AA365~Spotlight Artist , Jamile B. Johnson, 02-27-12


Art By: Jamile B. Johnson


Art By: Jamile B. Johnson


Art By: Jamile B. Johnson


Art By: Jamile B. Johnson


Artist: Jamile B. Johnson


Friday, February 24, 2012

The Sanford Art Walk


The Historic Sanford Welcome Center is proud to host Central Florida’s only monthly juried art show with both a “Best in Show” award chosen by a panel of judges and a “People’s Choice” award chosen by the attendees of the show. The Sanford Art Walk is a stroll through the art venues of historic downtown Sanford.
Come join the fun on the fourth Friday of each month beginning at 6:00PM, as we feature Central Florida  artists in a gallery setting. Mingle with the artists as you enjoy live music, food and lots of ART!. The event is open to the public and admission is free.

February 24, 2012
“Wuve, twue, wuve” –time to make the partners’ eyes sparkle with love or tear up with the loss of love.



Also catch this great show @ Mosaic Station.
Cake, Tracy Burke, Ralph Verano and Cherie Dacko



Damian Caballero @ Little fish Huge Pond Damian Caballero. 6-9pm tonight!


Sunday Open Studio By The Art Studio of Marla E


Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. can I be creative?
A. yes!

...
Q. do I need experience?
A. none needed!

Q. will you help me?
A. as little or as much as you want!

Q. should I bring anything?
A. I have EVERYTHING you need to create with .. B Y O Beer/Drinks

Q. can I bring my dog(s)?
A. Sunday Open Studio is dog friendly.. big fenced-in yard to play!

Q. What does S.O.S. stand for?
A. Sunday Open Studio

Q. why should I call about parking?
A. my driveway is on a hill and you may bottom out if your car is low,
but my across-the-street neighbor allows parking on his lawn near the corner as long as nobody blocks his drive!

Q. how much does it cost?
A. only $25 ( to cover supplies )

call my cell for parking instructions: 407-463-0762

Relocation Art Sale By Plinio Pinto Art-Page/Grape Soda Studio, INC.

I will be moving out of my South Downtown studio early March and my paintings need new homes! New and older paintings, prints, skate decks and more will be available for purchase, grab and go style! Cash and Credit. Come say hi, perhaps you'll find something to take home with you!






Grape Soda Studio, INC.
1452 E. Michigan St
Orlando, FL 32806



ALL STAR THEME ART SHOW - Second Opening

All star weekend Redefine pop-up Gallery and Morethansunshine.com team up to bring your an all star line up of inspired basketball theme art work.


Starting line up
Justin Barrows
Peter Van Flores
...
German Lemus
Mauricio Murillo
Chris Tobar Rodriguez
Reason
SKIP
Swamburger
Halsi
Steve Parker
Morgan Wilson
Eric Johnsen
Van J
Sean Hartman
Brandon McLean
Hydro74
jacob Cordell

For more visit
Morethansunshine.com
redefinegallery.com

All star show will be held all star weekend Feb 25th to 26th
More details soon.
DJ, Live art, and Games




Redefine Pop Up Gallery
29 S. Orange Ave (Connected to the Orlando CityArts Factory)
Orlando, FL 32801
 407-648-7060

Paint It Black - A Monochromatic Art Show @ UpTown Park Wine Bar

Paint It Black - A Monochromatic Art Show will showcase paintings and photography set in the black and white monochromatic style.



The featured artists for this show include:
Hope Lugo
Chris Tobar Rodriguez
Andrew Vega
Mark Hadley
Travis Smith
Gabriel Gonzalez
Diego Rodriguez
Geoff Decker
Morgan Walker
Ahmed Hashim

Opening night for this show is February 25th, 2011 starting at 8:00 PM and the show will run until March 24, 2011. Come out and support your local artists!



UpTown Park Wine Bar
1784 Jake Street
Orlando, FL 32814
321-319-0997


ALL STAR: Illustration by Tim Eggert @ The Falcon

Tim Eggert is a diverse illustrator and designer who turned his focus to basketball in his new series. For the gallery show ALL STAR, Tim illustrates the greatest basketball nicknames of all time. Tim pulls inspiration from his childhood when NBA nicknames were inventive,... dynamic, told a story. ‘I had a poster of Michael Jordan flying through the night while holding the moon. I wanted to bring that exciting imagery and storytelling back.’ The series includes such stars as ‘Sir Charles’, Clyde ‘The Glyde’, ‘The Chief’, and ‘Superman.’ With a variety of players represented, the show will appeal to fans from any era.

The last time the NBA All-Star Game was in Orlando in 1992, many of the big nicknames were taking to the court. It was the Dream Team era, with ‘Magic’ Johnson and ‘Air’ Jordan at the center of it all. This show serves as a reunion of those names during a weekend where a majority will be in town.

Sounds by DJ Kittybat | Free Event

Parking:
Thornton Park Parking Garage with entrances on North Eola Drive and East Washington Street. Street parking is available if you can find it.


Dog Powered Robot Fundraiser 2.0 @ Stardust Video & Coffee


 


                        D-D-DOG POWERED ROBOT: UPLOAD DPR FUNDRAISER 2.0!
Dog Powered Robot is returning...and he is bringing the whole robot crew with him! To ensure mega-awesomeness, he has activated the ultimate upgrade of ANDY MATCHETT & THE MINKS!
                                              Prepare to have your mind circuits blown!

           Join TEAM DPR as we celebrate and raise money for our 2012 full length Fringe show:
                    DOG POWERED ROBOT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ADVENTURE.


EVENT DATA:
Saturday, February 25th 2012
7:00pm-11:00pm

Located at Stardust Video & Coffee
1842 East Winter Park Road Orlando, FL 32803

**The FIRST 50 people at the door will receive a free, limited edition collector's button**

$7.00 Donation at the Door:
- Exclusive Performances by DPR and the robots
- Super-charged Performance by Andy Matchett & the Minks
- Premiering the Behind-the-Scenes video of DPR Labs
- Unveiling of the newest creation from the DPR Labs
- Meet and Greet with the robots
& Lollibot will keep your sugar levels at 100% by dispensing candy


Also:
- Interact with Fortune 500-bot
- Find your robot personality with our special "Personality De-scrambler Scanner"
- View and Purchase Dog Powered Robot-inspired art in our DPaRt Gallery
- Brand New 2012 Fundraiser T-shirts available ONLY at this event
- DPR buttons and stickers available
- Take photos with the robots in the Cardboard City


All Ages Welcome
Cash and Credit Cards accepted (AMEX, Visa, MasterCard and Discover)
FULL BAR and food available for purchase
All proceeds go towards making our show awesome!!
www.dogpoweredrobot.com


Stardust Video & Coffee
1842 E. Winter Park Rd.
407-623-3393



 

All Star Weekend Art Market @ [Blank Space]

Special All Star Weekend Art Market this weekend!

Saturday: Noon to 5
Sunday: Noon to 5

We will have beautiful jewelry, astonishing paintings, gorgeous photography, and amazing sketches on display and for sale. Along with great music and Blank Space's choice of over 100 beers, this is the way to spend a Sunday in Orlando.


 

[Blank Space]
201 E. Central Blvd
(Corner of Rosalind and Central, Downtown)
Orlando, FL 32801
Lounge 407-481-9001

Today's AA365~Spotlight Artist, Joie Higgins, 02-24-12


Art By: Joie Higgins


Art By: Joie Higgins


Art By: Joie Higgins


Artist: Joie Higgins

Today's AA365~Spotlight Artist, Steve Roberts, 02-23-12


Art By: Steve Roberts


Art By: Steve Roberts


Art By: Steve Roberts


Artist: Steve Roberts

Today's AA365~Spotlight Artist, Julian Maceac, 02-22-12


Art By: Julian Maceac



Art By: Julian Maceac



Art By: Julian Maceac



Artist: Julian Maceac

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Sipping on the Sidelines: "The Art of Basketball" @ The Exchange

During NBA All-Star Weekend, The Exchange Building located in Downtown Orlando's Church Street, will welcome groundbreaking street artist & curator, Billi Kid as he showcases his most recent project, “The Art of Basketball" featuring sections of the 2011 NBA All Star Game basketball court re-imagined by internationally acclaimed street artists.
This exhibit will explore a combination of NBA inspired Urban design on modern furniture and the Basketball Court floor created as design pieces for interior spaces and customized by innovative & esteemed artists such as Billi Kid.  Via-Carolina Suarez-Garcia, Orlando Artists Examiner.



Dwight Howard By: Billi Kid
24" X 24" Aerosol Spray Stencil on Wood




Parker Sketch Art Reception @ Newfangled Modern Market


Reception for Parker Sketch's show at Newfangled Modern Market!

Check out Parker Sketch's vibrant modern pop art. This show will include some of Parker's newest work, shown for the first time! Cartoon characters, demons, video game characters, and splashes of paint compe...
te for attention on his canvases! This show is a must-see!

This reception is part of DeLand Art Walk 4th Friday. 4th Friday Downtown Art Walk is a fun filled evening for the entire family! There are over 20 retail shops and restaurants participating this month. Every stop on the walk will have a brochure with a map showing you all of the locations on the walk. This month we are thrilled to have Parker Sketch!

Parker Sketch will be at Newfangled Modern Market to share his insight, and answer any questions you may have about his work!

We will be serving a signature drink and appetizers.

Newfangled Modern Market stocks Men's & Women's Apparel and Accessories as well as Modern Industrial Home Decor and interesting Objects. There are monthly art shows featuring amazing local artists of all kinds.



Newfangled Modern Market
102 South Woodland Blvd
DeLand, FL 32720
386-873-4869

Today's AA365~Spotlight Artist, Matt Charlan, 02-21-12


Art By: Matt Charlan


Art By: Matt Charlan


Art By: Matt Charlan

Art By: Matt Charlan


Artist: Matt Charlan
Photography by Greg Brown




Monday, February 20, 2012

Drinks & Ink @ Stardust Lounge

Tuaca Brings you Drinks and Ink!!
Bartender Cometition! Try FREE Tuaca Cocktails!!
Dj Kitty Bat Spinning
Burlesque Dancers, Sword Swallower, other Freaks and YOU!!

TATTOO Art Show upstairs at EXTRA LARGE GALLERY
with Loo Pimble and Cristina Garcia

No Cover.



Stardust Lounge
431 E Central Ave
Orlando, FL 32801
407-839-0080






Today's AA365~Spotlight Artist, Alberto Quintero, 02-20-12


Art By: Alberto Quintero


Art By: Alberto Quintero


Art By: Alberto Quintero



Art By: Alberto Quintero


Artist: Alberto Quintero



Friday, February 17, 2012

Artist Damian Caballero @ Little Fish Huge Pond

February 24, Sanford Art Walk, the pond presents art by Damian Caballero. Caballero mixes traditional and digital methods to create haunting imagery.



Artist: Damian Caballero

Little Fish Huge Pond
309 East First Street
Sanford, FL 32771
407-221-1499


Little Fish Huge Pond
309 East First Street
Sanford, FL 32771
407-221-1499


The Murder City Project By Barry D Kirsch

Evolve Design Group, 413 Virginia Drive
THE MURDER CITY PROJECT

A warehouse exhibition of 24 delightfully gruesome, noir-style murder scenes by photographer Barry Kirsch.
ONE NIGHT ONLY
WHEN:
Saturday, Feb. 25
7-11 p.m.

WHERE:
Evolve Design Group
413 Virginia Drive, Orlando 32803
(across the street from The Hideaway bar)

DONATION:
There is a sliding-scale donation for admission:
$25 for the employed or generous
$10 for Great Recessioneers

This show is a benefit to pay artists & photographers for their work in free print publications. The event will kick off the new Editorial Art Fund.

Beer by Boulder Brewing Company (Hazed and Confused) & wine by S.R. Perrott

CONTACT INFO:
For more information please visit:
www.EdArtFund.org
info@edartfund.org


ABOUT THE MURDER CITY PROJECT:

The Murder City Project is an art-noir photography project reflecting the nondiscriminatory way violent crime impacts everyone, regardless of economic status, race, religion, nationality or age.

The project was conceived in 2006 after photographer/photojournalist Barry Kirsch heard about the City of Orlando's astounding 368% increase in per capita murders that year. Shocked by this figure, Kirsch wanted to strengthen awareness about this alarming statistic with the goal of increasing community support for organizations that deal with the outfall of violent crime (proceeds of the Murder City Project benefited CrimeLine of Central Florida). Using the best weapon he knows - his camera - Kirsch conceived a photography project that captures staged murder scenes (not recreations of actual crimes) designed to provoke thoughtful conversation and action.

"What shocked me was not only the staggering murder statistic itself," says Kirsch, "but how no one I talked to seemed to know or even care about it. There was this distance and disconnect around it. People watch every night with rapt attention as murder is glamorized, sexualized and commercialized on TV, but then are utterly blasé about it when murder is happening for real in their very own backyard. The irony of that led me to do this project."

The Murder City Project is a series of 24 large-scale images representing the 24 hours in a day. Each image is a murder scene photographed in the six counties that make up Central Florida. Shot in black and white, each photo includes a gold watch hidden somewhere in the scene indicating the time of the crime. The photographs are titled by each hour of the fictional day.

"The project is a bit of a Trojan Horse," says Kirsch. "People will make their way through the images thinking they are seeing one thing, but the final image will flip that perspective on its head. The message of this series is not what it first seems. People will definitely leave the exhibit talking, hopefully more aware of the toll violent crime takes on individual lives and on the larger community."

Today's AA365~Spotlight Artist, Brett J Barr, 02-17-12


Art By, Brett J Barr


Art By: Brett J Barr


Art By: Brett J Barr


Art By: Brett J Barr


Artist: Brett J Barr