Past Exhibitions...
Bob Gray Welcome Back
Members’ Show
Friday, January 13 to Friday, February 10, 2012
Bob Gray Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony
Friday, January 13, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The Beach Art Center kicked off the New Year with the traditional Bob Gray Welcome Back Members’ Show, opening with a reception and Awards Ceremony on Friday, January 13. The show will run through Friday, February 10, 2012. A variety of art media from the members of the BAC is featured.
The judge for the show was Susan Rollins Gehring, painter, printmaker, President of the Professional Association of Visual Artists and Past President of the Dunedin Fine Art Center. Following are the winners and Susan's comments.
"This is a nice show and everyone should be proud of the work shown. As with all judging and especially when you are judging a members show, there are always more works that you would like to recognize. With that said, here is the list of winners."
Best of Show
Rosemary Utzinger
Japanese Iris
"This is a jewel of a painting, harkening to Van Gogh. All the elements needed for a wonderful painting are there. I love the way you can see the brush touching the canvas."
First Place
Lana Kond
Humanity
"This painting has many storied to tell. It engages the viewer to reflect on all the symbolic images and create your own story and meaning."
Second Place
Jack Coneby
Wired
"Profound skill in the use of the medium is very evident but the subject matter is elevated by the use of this skill and given a heightened place. Wonderful!"
Third Place
Florence Parlangeli
Not Always a Clear Day
"A lovely use of plein aire painting technique. A straightforward painting with a subtle use of color."
Honorable Mentions...
Frank Saso
Afternoon Storm
"Wonderful control over the medium."
Mitzie Flavin
1937
"Interesting use of collage and paint to tell a story."
Sandy Meyers
Savannah After the Storm
"Nice execution of a landscape using the yupo technique: good light and dark."
Trinette Crews
Oliver
"Very straightforward print, nice use of the medium."
William Boden
Dresden Hauptbahnhof
"Nice photographic execution and design with excellent tonal range."
(Not pictured)
Judy Holtgrew
Hello
"Nice use of blowing technique that creates lost of movement. I also like the nice turn and movement the fish tail shows."
Home for the Holidays
Open Holiday Show and Sale
December 9, 2011 to January 6, 2012
Home for the Holidays
Reception and Holiday Party Friday, December 9, 2011, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Open to all artists, the Home for the Holidays Open Holiday Show and Sale offered artists the opportunity to exhibit and sell their best work. The December 9th reception featured a cookout and a Holiday sing-a-long.
Six Artists:
Beach Art Center Select Group Exhibition
This exciting group exhibition of six PinellasCounty artists showcased oil painting by Robin Borland; watercolor by Margaret Donehoo; oil painting by Sandy Kawer; mixed media, acrylic, pastel and drawing by Ralph Montgomery; acrylic painting by Frank Saso; and acrylic painting by Carla Terp.
PAVA Exhibit Impresses
The Beach Art Center was proud to host the Professional Association of Visual Artists (PAVA) Annual Members Exhibition. The group is composed of artists from through out the state of Florida and has been in existence for over 23 years, providing educational programs and exhibition opportunities for its members. Artworks included painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture and more, providing a fascinating look at a great variety of quality art and media. We wish to thank the members of PAVA for sharing their work with the Beach Art Center and its community.
For more information, please visit their web site: http://www.pava-artists.org.