CALLING ALL ARTISTS!
HOLMES BEACH, FLORIDA---Three Holmes Beach businesses will host a joint public art show as part of the 8th Annual artsHOP festivities November 7-9 on Anna Maria Island with sales proceeds to benefit WEDU’s ArtsPlus programming.
The Anna Maria Island Art League, the Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island and SteamDesigns LLC, in Holmes Beach are thrilled about the collaboration for the show which promotes arts and culture, showcases local artists, and raises funding for arts education and programming.
The show theme is “Sand, Shells & Sea” on a two-dimensional media of choice. Submissions are limited in size to 11”x17"—if framed no larger than 19”x25". Artwork should be submitted at SteamDesigns located at 5343 Gulf Drive, Suite 600, Holmes Beach, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, now through October 31. The show will be juried by People’s Choice, as selected by visitors to the exhibit, and winners will earn First, Second or Third Place Prize Ribbons.
Artwork will be on display in Holmes Beach from November 3-29 at the three galleries—Anna Maria Island Art League at 5312 Holmes Boulevard and the Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island Gallery at 5414 Marina Drive, and SteamDesigns at 5343 Gulf Drive, Suite 600. Proceeds from artwork sold will be split 50/50 between the artists and the 2014 designated public art charity, WEDU ArtsPLUS. In lieu of an entry fee, each artist is asked to donate a portion of their proceeds to a charity of their choosing.
The show coordinators said, “It’s a win-win for everyone—the artists, the island, and the charities.”
The three businesses are members of Cultural Connections of Anna Maria Island.
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Save the Date!
Anna Maria Island’s 8th Annual ArtsHOP Nov. 7-9, 2014
THE ARTS WILL BE CELEBRATED with the 8th Annual ArtsHOP weekend this Nov. 7-9 all over Anna Maria Island. Friday night features a Gallery Walk from 5-8 PM around Anna Maria and Holmes Beach with more than 15 art galleries and retail locations participating, including Island Gallery West, The Artists’ Guild Gallery, Anna Maria Island Art League, Creations by L, SteamDesigns, Libby's Jewelry and Giving Back...to name just a few! The Island Players of Anna Maria will present a special presentation of "Murderers" on Friday evening at 8pm and Sunday afternoon at 2pm. The Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus & Orchestra will present a concert,“Symphony on the Sand,” on Saturday.
Cultural Connections of Anna Maria Island established 2008, promotes, supports and acts as advocate for art and culture on the Island, providing guidance and counsel to cultural related businesses and organizations. Cultural Connections' annual November event ARTShop, celebrates the island arts and culture.
