Beach Art Association preps for fall
The Fort Myers Beach Art Association will continue its summer hours of 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays and Thursdays until Oct. 21, when the fall season opens with the members potluck dinner. The hours then will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. on Sundays.
The Fall Member show will be on display in the gallery from Oct. 15 until Nov. 12 and can be viewed during gallery hours.
The seasons first famous artist workshop is being held in November and, by special request, is now a four-day workshop:
n Jan Fabian Wallake, TWSA/ Nov. 15-18, 2010.
This workshop is for all levels.Jan applies glazes in a way that creates luminous colors that glow.She is the author of “Watercolor: Pour it on!”Let your creativity flow using dramatic color glazing techniques. Through a friendly blend of practical advice, warm encouragement and hands-on experience, Jan will teach you new ways to both improve your ability and make the act of painting a more fulfilling and liberating experience.The daily demonstrations, group and individual work, and one-on-one attention from the instructor are the basis for this fun workshop.
We have an exceptional opportunity to take Jan’s workshop for four days at a cost of only $275 for members and $295 for non-members.
The Paint the Beach..Sandcastles to Shrimpboats, A plein air festival on Fort Myers Beach, Florida is taking registrations from artists now and information can be found on our website at www.fortmyersbeachart.com. This event, sponsored by Fort Myers Beach Art Association, The Greater Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Fish Tale Marina, starts on Nov. 8 with a meet and greet at South Beach Grille and continues until the last painting is taken down on Nov. 14. The gala reception will be held in a large festival tent in Santini Marina Plaza on Nov. 12, where the awards will be handed out and music and refreshments will be served. We are fortunate to have Greg Biolchini (PSA Master Pastelist) judging the plein air event. Top prize is $1,000. Tickets for the awards ceremony and collectors preview party can also be purchased at the door or at participating sponsors.
On Nov. 13, a “Quick Draw” painting competion will take place on the beach near the sandcastles. The competition will have it’s own judges and prizes as well as a childrens event.
If you would be willing to host a visiting artist in your home during the competition, please call 463-3909 or email Michele Buelow at kzooartist@sbcglobal.net. Get to know an artist first hand!!
This plein air painting festival is being held in conjunction with the Sandsculpting Competition on the beach and will be a great experience for both artists and spectators. Art produced during the event will be for sale until Sunday afternoon.
The gallery is on Donora Street at the blinking light off Estero Blvd. For more information on any FMBAA activity see the website www.fortmyersbeachart.com or call the gallery at 463-3909.
-submitted by Michele Buelow