ARE YOU A GULFPORT VISUAL ARTIST?
The City of Gulfport
&
the Gulfport City of Imagination Arts Center
proudly present the
Gulfport Centennial Art Celebration
featuring
Gulfport Artists
on
Saturday, October 16th & Sunday, October 17th
1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
in the historic waterfront district’s
GULFPORT CASINO
To obtain more information and registration form
contact gulfportartscenter@gmail.com
The City of Gulfport
&
the Gulfport City of Imagination Arts Center
proudly present the
Gulfport Centennial Art Celebration
featuring
Gulfport Artists
on
Saturday, October 16th
1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
&
Sunday, October 17th
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
in the historic waterfront district’s
GULFPORT CASINO
for the Teaching Artist’s Meet-n-Greet Meeting is open to all prospective teach artists who would like to veiw the space, meet the board members of Gulfport City of Imagination Arts Center and discuss the opportunity to teach in the space or rent it for studio time for a nominal fee. Where: Gulfport City of Imagination Arts Center For More Information contact Jessica via email call 727-686-2564 The Gulfport City of Imagination Arts Center GULFPORT, FL: The Gulfport Arts Center, established almost one year ago, focuses on education, offering classes and workshops in which artists can share their craft with community members. Classes at the Gulfport Arts Center are now being formed and will begin this summer. Artists in any media interested in conducting classes or workshops should contact Jessica Sager at (727) 346-3002 or sager.jessica@hotmail.com. In an effort to facilitate communication with area artists, City of Imagination, The Gathering and Gulfport Arts Center are now compiling an artists’ registry. Artists in any media, including visual, performance or literary arts are invited to submit information to be included in the registry. Information will be used to invite and involve local artists in shows and exhibits, other events, meetings, teaching opportunities and more. Information will not be shared with others without permission. Artists may either live, work, study or have some other connection to Gulfport. To be included, please send your name, mailing address, phone number, email address, and brief information about the medium or media in which you work to: City of Imagination, c/o Marlene Shaw, 5732 23rd Ave. South, Gulfport, FL 33707 or email mshaw9@tampabay.rr.com. For further information, call (727) 344-5443. A two-day art show is planned for Saturday and Sunday, October 16 and 17 at the Gulfport Casino ballroom. The artists’ registry will be used to invite area artists to participants. *** Opening Reception for Stephen Schatz Portraits at the Hickman City of Biography: Stephen Schatz grew up in rural Albany, Georgia and earned his Master's degree in painting from Florida State University in 1968. Later, studies included lengthy stays in New York at the Arts Student League and various academies in Paris. In 1986, he returned again to Albany, Georgia to accept a teaching position at Albany State University where he remained until his retirement in 2003. Since his relocation to the Tampa Bay area, he continues to paint and enjoys teaching online classes in Art History and Art Appreciation for St. Petersburg College. More of his work can be viewed at: http://web.mac.com/stephenschatz and he can be contacted at: stephenschatz@mac.com. Flutes4 is a professional flute quartet based in the November 14, 2009 Doors open at 7:00 P.M. Performance at 7:30 P.M. At the 49th 3 PROJECTS/1 REVISIT
Thank you to all that came to the Meet-n-Greet! A playwriting class is already underway. A time space has been reserved for acrylic visionary painting for adults and beginning point classes for adults and children. Discussion is underway discussion for silver point, photography, photo safaris, photoshop editing, poetry, forms of dance, sketching, lectures, special speakers, and other very expressive, visual and performing art forms.
For details and applications for using the arts center space, please contact:
Jessica Sager
sager.jessica@hotmail.com
727.686-2564.
Join us Saturday, July 17 at 5:00 pm
Gulfport City of Imagination Arts Center
located on the corner of
between the small and large dog parks.
Teaching Opportunities, Artists’ Registry and October Art Show
Please watch for more details.
AN INFORMAL ART WORKSHOP
WITH ARTIST/MURALIST KEITH STILLWAGON
SCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Mr. Stillwagon works in a genre referred to as American visionary painting.
This genre found great popularity in
incorporates the brilliant colors of the Indian style of painting and removes
the personal detachment associated with European surrealism to achieve
a dreamlike vision. Influences of Aubrey Beardsley, Maxfield Parrish,
Alfonse Mucha, Da Vinci and Caravaggio are evident in his works. Some of his works can be seen in and on various buildings in Gulfport,
on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg, Treasure Island, government buildings (e.g., Federal Building in Lakeland, Florida) and abroad (e.g., two resorts on the Caribbean, near Montpelier in Languedoc Rosillon, France).
AT THE GULFPORT CASINO BALLROOM EVERY YEAR
PLEASE WATCH FOR DETAILS FOR THE DECEMBER 31, 2010 NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION.
December 31, 2009 will feature "Caliente," one of Tampa Bay area's favorite variety bands playing songs through the decades ~
Big Band, Standards, Classic Rock, Forties to the present ~
dance music for all ages!
Party Favors ~ Prizes ~ Edibles ~ Champagne Toast at Midnight
Dance Lesson: 8:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Dance Demonstrations
Art Exhibit by the Gulfport Arts Center and City of Imagination
Silent Auction by and for the new Gulfport Arts Center
Full Cash Bar
Free Parking
Admission: $15
Advance Reservations Suggested - Tickets Available at the Casino
5500 Shores Boulevard South, Gulfport, Florida
727.893.1070
Doors Open 7:30 P.M.
Celebrate and Dance from 8:00 P.M. to 12:30 A.M.
Sponsored by City of Imagination and the City of Gulfport, Florida
OPENING RECEPTION AT THE HICKMAN THEATER
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2009
5:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M.
Emerging Artist Series: Anthony Swartwood
December 18 through 30, 2009
Anthony Swartwood's urban landscapes include downtown Tampa and San Francisco. This talented young artist's exploration of light and density lends a dreamy and exotic atmospheric quality to the familiar.
Anthony Swartwood on Painting: "I am for the emotion of atmosphere and space using a small portion of a timed essence in life. The smallest portion of time can be portrayed in many ways to inspire different feelings in the viewer.... Whether the painting is 2"x" or 6'x8', I primarily use oil paint on canvas, panel and wood for my paintings." Anthony Swartwood
www.anthonyswartwood.com
Complimentary light refreshments and cash bar.
Free parking.
Catherine Hickman Theater
5501 27th Avenue South
Gulfport, Florida
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Artist Statement: My work is an attempt to depict the multitude of feelings and sensations encountered in nature. The mystery and drama of each human presence and landscape is the catalyst for allof my paintings. I work direct from life using oil paint. My technique involves numerous layers; a piling on and a taking off of paint until I get the result that I want. Sometimes this involves several sessions or a single session. Either way, my main intent is to bring life to the painting.
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49/2
49 Days of Creative and Artistic Programming on 49th Street South
Starting September 26, 2009 through November 14, 2009
flutes4, A PROFESSIONAL FLUTE QUARTET CONCERT
Free admission and parking. Complimentary light refreshments.
African Art Collection Exhibit and Special Speaker, David Bewley
"An Artist Analyzes African Art"
POSTPONED DUE TO MEDICAL REASONS
Art Exhibit: Kim Dohrman at the Longhouse, 2309 49th Street South, Gulfport, FL
Opening and "meet and greet the artist" at All's Faire Day at The Longhouse
October 3rd, 11am-4pm (click on the Feature Page for more details). Ms. Dohrman's show will run for the duration of the 49/2 event.
Art Exhibit: Paintings by artist, author, actor and playwright John Di Sanza may be seen in the lobby of the Wachovia Bank building in Gulfport, Florida during business hours, Mondays through Fridays and Saturday mornings. These new works are colorful, bold and energetic images of flowers. The Wachovia show will run for the duration the 49/2 event. Wachovia Bank is located at 2001 49th Street South. Read more about Mr. Di Sanza below in the Emerging Artist series at the Hickman.
Tree Weaving: an interactive project at the So49 2nd Annual Blues Fest on September 26, 2009. The City of Imagination is proud to be a sponsor and
participate in So49 Blues Fest.
Kreative Kidz Project: October 10, 2009 / 12:30 to 4:00 P.M. / FREE
A Kreative Kidz Project for kids and their family at Anderson Lumber, 666 49th Street South, which will include painting an art car; a Graffiti Wall; the Tree Weaving from Tangerine Parkway; rhythms and drumming; Brenda Darnley, author of children's books; and children's poet, Nancy Buscher.
Spoken Word, Poetry and Graffiti Wall: October 24, 2009
There will be an open mic for word artists and a Graffiti Wall for yet another form of expression. Featured spoken word artists will include Young Egypt, Adrienne Nadeau, Sharah Garrard and more. Young Egypt is an experimental spoken word project formed during August of 2009 in St. Petersburg. With their project described as a musical collage, Young Egypt member Phil Hawkins is musical structure and Jeffrey James is voice and words. This will be their inaugural performance. Adrienne Nadeau, a/k/a The Chantress, is said to have been born with ink running through her veins and it is rumored that her first words were poetry. In 2004, she went to her first spoken word show and hasn't gotten off the stage since. Having won many competitions and produced CDs, this vivacious young woman uses moving words to explore life. Sharah Garard, a spirited worker at the Pink Cricket Center for Arts Education will present a new piece written for this evening and Jessica Sager will share some of her writings as well. For individuals sensitive in nature, please be aware that
spoken words and poetry may contain adult content.
Doors open at 6:30 P.M. Open mic, starting at 7:00 P.M.
at the 49th Street Community Center, 1617 49th Street South.
Free admission and parking. Complimentary light refreshments.
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Emerging Artist series at the Hickman Theater:
John DiSanzas "Lived Art"
Artists "meet and greet" reception: October 2, 2009, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bronx native John Di Sanza began creating his dynamic paintings as an
emotional response to 9-11. His works are bold, bright, and reactionary
examples of his passion for Lived Art. This installation is comprised completely
of new works, and we are very pleased that he chose Gulfport for the first
public showing. The shows runs October 1 though the 31st in the Theater
lobby gallery at 5501 27th Avenue South, Gulfport, Florida.
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CITY OF IMAGINATION WAS PROUD TO BE A SPONSOR OF
GECKOFEST AGAIN IN 2009!
EMERGING ARTIST SERIES
AT THE HICKMAN THEATER GALLERY
Starting August 2009
"FACES AT THE HICKMAN"
Artist: Kim Dohrman
This will be the first of the Emerging Artist series at the Hickman Theater for 2009
Experimental artist and Tarpon Springs native Kim Dohrman thrives on exploring a variety of techniques, media and styles. Entitled "Faces at the Hickman," this installation includes encaustic portraits on Clayboard, oil print on paper and vellum, and encaustic monoprints on vellum and fabric. Ms. Dorhman chose Gulfport for the first public showing of her new works. The show runs August 3rd through the 31st in the Theater lobby, with an artist's reception during the first Friday Art Walk from 6pm to 8pm. The Hickman Theater is located at 5501 27th Avenue South in Gulfport.
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ONGOING
"BROKEN 8 02 03" By John Langley
These extraordinary sculptures are on long term loan to the City of Imagination
and located at the City of Gulfport Library at 28th Avenue South and Beach
Boulevard South during regular library hours.
Made of scrap steel on raw wooden bases, these remarkable works not
only offer a riff on recognized forms, they also navigate the natural world with
that of the built environment.
John Langley is one of the most recognized architects and artists in the
bay area. In addition to exhibiting his own works in some of the
most impressive venues, he is also the founder and director of the
annual Gala Corina contemporary art show in Tampa.
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PAST EVENTS
May 20, 2009
"TWO CITIES - TWO ARTISTS - ONE EXTRAORDINARY EVENING"
Act 1, Cellist and Composer
Tom Kersey
Act 2. FILLER - Characters From a Few Wasted Nights
An evening of monologues by Micah Freeman
Tom Kersey, cellist and composer, is a musician of uncommon versatility that defies classification. He is equally at home performing original compositions with his jazz, rock, experimental fusion and world music groups as he is with performing both classical and contemporary works from the classical cello repertoire.
FILLER: Characters From A Few Wasted Nights, an evening of monologues by 23 year old Micah Freeman, noted for his performance art pieces and featured at the world class Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center as well as many other venues in Cincinnati, is filled with bizarre humor, un-superheroes and compromised individuals yielding to their own desires and missteps.
This entertaining evening of unique insights into our all
too human connections is for mature audiences.
FILLER: Characters From A Few Wasted Nights will be presented in
collaboration with Permafringe, one of the most innovative alternative
performing and visual arts spaces in Cincinnati.
Catherine Hickman Theater - one night only!
May 9, 2009
"BLOOM WHERE YOU'RE PLANTED,"
a celebration of creativity and community
Spring is in the air! Come and see what's new and happening along the 49th Street South corridor on May 9 from 11am to 3pm. Participating businesses along the 49th Street South corridor will offer special promotions and showcase local artists, guest speakers and community events. Watch this area grow!
City of Imagination will exhibit a selection of John J. DiSanza's "Lived Art."
HELIOS ORCHESTRA WITH DR. DAVID MANSON
22-member Helios Jazz Orchestra directed by Dr. David Manson featuring
singers Rita Wilson and Michael Cerone. The program featured swing, latin, and jazz standards including "They Can't Take Away From Me," "I've Got You Under My Skin," "Black Coffee," and more!
http://heliosjazzorchestra.blogspot.com/
"THE VEIL BETWEEN PAST AND PRESENT"
A talk with slides by Leone Lawrence
Author of Halfway Between Heaven and Earth
to be rescheduled.
"IN BED WITH A MOSQUITO" A Short Film By Sarah Frank
Film Presentation by Linda Brassell
Co-sponsored by the Longhouse and City of Imagination
An intimate and moving portrait of spirited activism and aging in New York City, debuted at the New School Documentary Film Festical (NYC), Truth be Told. Also an "Official Selection" and shown at the CMJ Film Festival in New York; Trade and Row Documentary Film Festival in Los Angeles, California; Flint Film Festival in Flint, Michigan; and Detroit Docs International Film Festival in Detroit, Michigan.
July 27, 2008
OBA OBA BOSSA NOVA! with O Som Do Jazz
Andrea and O Som Do Jazz in a concert of music from their new release, Infinita Boss. Performing Bossa Nova, samba-jazz and MPB at the Catherine Hickman Theater.
March 28, 2008
JAZZ ON THE EDGE! - SAM RIVERS QUARTET
A true legend, Sam Rivers gained fame in the jazz world as a member of the Miles Davis Quintet. He has worked and recorded with innovators as Dizzy Gillespie, Billie Holiday, T-Bone Walker, Tony Williams and Cecil Taylor.
Also:
THE INFINITE GROOVE ORCHESTRA
at the Catherine Hickman Theater
An EMIT and City of Imagination Project
January 12 through February 29, 2008
49/1
49 Days and Nights of Contemporary Art
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Opening Night Party
with award winning DJ Mary Pappas,
Resident DJ of Club OZ, Bourbon Street, New Orleans
SHAPE AND SUBJECT
A Survey of Contemporary Art
January 19 through February 29
Included works of: Nancy Cervenka, Francesco, John Langley,
Sarah Thee Campagna, Caroline, and other amazing artists.
LABYRINTH
created by Andrea Royce and Ken Laurence
of The Longhouse
TWO WHEEL ICON
The Art of the Motorcycle
EYE CATCHER
Short Film Festival
AN AMAZING MUSICAL PERFORMANCE OF INNOVATIVE AND POWERFUL JAZZ BY
"KELP"
PERFORMANCES AND PLAYS BY JESSICA SAGER,
TINAMARIE HANSEN AND
WILSON LORIA
CIVILIZATION CELEBRATION AND EXPO
MIND CATCHER
Video and New Media Festival
2007
Film Presentation by Linda Co-sponsored by the and City of ImaginationAn intimate and moving portrait of spirited activism and aging in New York City, debuted at the New School Documentary Film (NYC), Truth be Told. Also an "Official Selection" and shown at the Film Festival in New York; Trade and Row Documentary Film Festival in Los Angeles, California; Flint Film Festival in Flint, Michigan; and Detroit Docs International Film Festival in Detroit, Michigan. and O Do Jazz in a concert of music from their new release, Boss. Performing Bossa Nova, samba-jazz and at the Catherine Theater. A true legend, Sam Rivers gained fame in the jazz world as a member of the Miles Davis Quintet. He has worked and recorded with innovators as Dizzy , Holiday, T-Bone Walker, Tony Williams and Cecil Taylor.
Also:THE INFINITE GROOVE ORCHESTRA
at the Catherine Theater
An EMIT and City of Imagination Project
Opening Night Partywith award winning DJ Mary , Resident DJ of Club OZ, Bourbon Street, New Orleans
SHAPE AND SUBJECT
A Survey of Contemporary ArtJanuary 19 through February 29Included works of: Nancy , , John , Sarah Thee , Caroline, and other amazing artists.
LABYRINTHcreated by and Andrea Royce and Ken Laurence
of The Longhouse on 49th Street South
TWO WHEEL ICONThe Art of the Motorcycle
EYE CATCHER Short Film Festival
AN AMAZING MUSICAL
PERFORMANCE OF INNOVATIVE AND POWERFUL JAZZ BY "KELP"
Catherine Hickman Theater Gallery
RED,WHITE AND BLUE
By ATAX
Catherine Hickman Theater Gallery
FOCUS ON THE FIGURATION
Paintings by Janet Folsom
at the Gulfport Technology Center
101 SANDCASTLES
by Frank Hibrandt
~Sandcastles appeared unannounced through Gulfport
PORTRAYALS OF FLORIDA'S INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
by Hermann Trappman
Hermann's love for environmental studies and history brought him to the arts. He studied painting in Cologne, Munich and Vienna.
Catherine Hickman Theater Gallery
MATTER OF CONSCIENCE
by Frank Hibrandt
Friends Room of the Gulfport Library
MOSTLY LIMERICK FESTIVAL
at the Art Village Courtyard
Presented by Small Adventures Book Shop and City of Imagination
2006
HUGO PORCARO'S COLORFUL FLIGHTS OF FANCY
at the Gulfport Technology Center
and Catherine Hickman Theater Gallery
CELEBRATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
Musicians of all disciplines, word artists, poets and artists from all
segments of the community were on stage throughout the day in the
park on the beach in Gulfport
THREE FROM GULFPORT - Curated by Siptaim
Hugo Porcaro, Jr. - Abbey Frank - Janet Folsom
"AUTOBAHN," By Neil LaBute
presented by the Cruciverbalists and the City of Imagination
at The Art Village Courtyard
WORKS OF HELEN PARRAMORE
Catherine Hickman Theater Gallery
2005
TOTAL RISK - A SURVEY OF CONTEMPORARY ART
Curated by Sarah Thee Campagna
From abstract steel sculptures, assembled works made from found objects to a reinterpreted view of painting, this show covered all hte new trends in art.
Artists included: Carolina Cleere, Derek Curry, Jose Martinez, John Langley, Nina Stolz, Oirana Kurrus, Logan Grann, Mellisa Walker, Maria Licodo, Steven Gregory,
Ria, Abby Frank and Ermin Tabakovic.
ARTISTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Artists had the unique opportunity to take part in Gulfport's art scene.
All media was invited to exhibit.
A MURAL EXHIBITION BY KEITH STILLWAGON
The mural facade of the Clinton Arms Apartment building and accompanying exhibition of his painting were exhibited on the Gulfport Casino Ballroom Gallery Wall. Keith's works were also exhibited at the Catherine Hickman Theater Gallery on various occasions, including a joint exhibition of staged art with Anne Andersson at the Catherine Hickman Theater.
PAINTINGS BY ERMIN TABAKOVIC
Ermin has exhibited extensively in Europe including contemporary art capitals such as Berlin. His works project a seriousness related to the turmoil of his native Bosnia. However, they also incorporate the optimism of a new generation of European art. This exhibit was made possible by special arrangement with Adrian Howard Gallery of St. Petersburg and New York.
Catherine Hickman Theater Gallery
HIGHWAY TO THE SOUL ~
The Disappearing Florida Landscape
An Exhibition of Highwaymen paintings, Florida's Afrian American Painters
The works that were on display were from the collection of Tony Hayton.
Curated by Frank Hibrandt and Marlene Shaw.
Catherine Hickman Theater Gallery
and a special "Highwaymen" Celebration at the Art Village Courtyard
that included an exhibition and a full day in which we could visit
with them while they painted
