National Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition

Art Center Manatee will host the 90th Annual Traveling Exhibition of the National Watercolor Society. It is an honor to host this prestigious exhibit. The exhibit will be at the Center from February 1 - March 18, 2011. If you are anywhere near Bradenton, FL, you must see the exhibit!

Dancing Crane Gallery presents art from Russia

On Friday, March 3, 2011 from 6 -9 p.m. The Dancing Crane Gallery, 1019 10th Ave. W., Bradenton, FL will present artwork of artists from Russia and the art and music of David Lieberman. It ought to be a good evening. Visit http://www.dancing-crane.com for more information.

Art on Anna Maria Island

After a 2 years absence, I am pleased to see art remains alive and well on Anna Maria. Many people come for the beautiful outdoor activities and are delighted when they discover a history museum, orchestra, choir, theatre and fine arts. Island Gallery West at 5368 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach has weekly Saturday art demos. Artist Shirley Dean will demo acrylics on January 15 and Jane Keeling will demo oils on Janurary 22. You can pick up a pink sheet with the listing for they year which range from watercolor to painting on glass and wood. My friend Barbara Hines will demo watercolor whimsy on March 19.

Birds,
Frog and Fish, acrylic on yupo.