Live from England Brother's Park!

This post is coming to you from Pinellas Park's England Brother's Park where the city is hosting the Country in the Park Fest. It's a beautiful day, the band is playing from the stage, there's and assortment of fair foods - Funnel cakes and strawberry shortcakes to my right, burgers and bar-b-que to my left. I'm presenting here with the Pinellas Park Art Society and we have an assortment of art today, come out and see us - we're under the blue tents. I've got a collection of matted photos for sale today and some new gallery wraps.

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(2 C More art go to www.artoflylepolyak.com or www.themindscapeartfoundry.com)



Discover the Island Day

Presented by the Egmont Key Alliance, Discover the Island Beach Day and Auction will be held on November 12th and the 13th. Guests may enjoy a scenic beach getaway on picturesque Egmont Key. Shuttle boats will ferry you from Fort Desoto State Park in South Saint Petersburg to the Key for a day of nature tours, relaxation, historic re-enactments, kids pirate games,and a benefit auction featuring pieces donated by local artists. For ticket information please visit www.egmontkey.info. The Alliance has recently published the below flyer containing more information.

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(2C More art go to www.themindscapeartfoundry.com)

The 2012 Largo Library Art Hop

Coming on March 24th 2012, the 4^th Annual Largo Library Art Hop will showcase the art and wares of Pinellas artists, local businesses, and the youth artists of the area from 6  to 11 PM. 

What is it?

Art Hop is a catered, one-night art show, held at Largo Public Library and presented by the Greater Largo Library Foundation, which features wonderful visual art, sculpture, music and culinary art, delicious foods, entertainment and dancing.

How does it work?

The art exhibit showcases the talent and wears of local artists at the Library and permits the free sale of art with no commission. Each artist purchases a table or space in the library, in advance, and may set up all the art he or she can safely fit. The library closes early on the designated day and artists participating are encouraged (but not obligated) to donate a artwork of their choice to the charity auction, held in a library meeting room. All proceeds from the auction benefit educational programs offered by the Foundation. Meanwhile, away from the Library, local restaurants and businesses also participating in the event welcome guests ferried to their doorstep via free PSTA transportation.

Where is it?

Largo Public Library is located in Largo Central Park at 120 central Park Drive, Largo, FL  33771.

What does it cost to attend and view the art?

The ticket price is $30 per person in advance, purchase and pick up tickets at Largo Library before the night of March 24th 2012, at the door they are slightly more.

What does it cost to participate and sell my art?

·         For artists and vendors, the cost per table is $50, you must submit your entree form and payment by December 1st, 2011 if you wish to participate. Request these forms by emailing officegllf@yahoo.com, subject line "Art Hop"

·         Artists are encouraged to donate a piece of art to the charity auction to be held at the Library, but this is not an obligation. If you would like to donate to the charity auction your auction auction forms must be submitted by December 1st, 2011 and your auctionable artwork must be delivered by February 15th 2012. Request these forms by emailing officegllf@yahoo.com, subject line "Art Hop"

·         Artists who would like to have their work advertised in the Art Hop brochure may do so for a nominal fee, ad sizes range from business-card-size to half-page to full-page ads. To request an ad inquire via email at officegllf@yahoo.com, subject line "Art Hop"

Where can I get more information

Visit the website of the Greater Largo Library Foundation at http://www.greaterlargolibraryfoundation.org/ or call 727-586-7398.

A Special Thank you to CCC and Gainor Roberts

Recently we were honored with the invitation to present a number of framed works at Tampa's Carrollwood Cultural Center. This TESA-sponsored art exhibit in the theater and lofts of a spacious theater, ran a full month from August 1st to August 31st. As we safely tuck away the artwork for the next exhibit to come we would like to express our deepest gratitude to the people who made this exhibit a marvelous success. Carrollwood Cultural Center is bustling with activity and offerings to the public. On the day TESA began setting-up and preparing to hang framed art, we enjoyed a short rehearsal by a drama club preparing for a Doctor Seuss play. The spacious theater lent well to the acoustics of the clarinet and piano duet on the night of our Artist's Reception. Even as the works came off the walls on the 31st, we were greeted by the melody of a man rehearsing a jazzy saxophone melody upstairs. Thank you to TESA for arranging this event and thank you to Gainor Roberts especially, who coordinated the hanging of the art. The pieces were displayed expertly with complementing colors and themes side by side and ample care and regard was shown to each piece of art.

Again, Thank you all and we look forward to the next time our art may be displayed upon CCC walls.

Lyle Polyak and family.

TESA Annouces Art Exhibit at Carrollwood Cultural Center

The Exhibiting Society of Artists (TESA) in cooperation with Tampa's Carrollwood Cultural Center is presenting a members-only fine arts exhibit in the Cultual Centers luxurious galleries. The exhibit will set up on August 1st and closes on August 31st. On August 19th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, TESA will hold a reception party featuring musicians, Irving Weiner and Margaret-Mary Owens, in piano-clarinet duet.

The Cultural Center is located at 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL 33618.
I am proud to have been invited to exhibit in my first exhibition as a member of TESA. I plan to present a number of large scale works including Giclees, color and black and white photos and Computer Graphic enhanced sketches.

For more information on The Exhibiting Society of Artist's please visit the Society's website at www.arttesa.org

For more information on the venue and the efforts of the Carrollwood Cultural Center, please visit their website, www.carrollwoodcenter.org

More news to come!

(this image of Carrollwood Cultural Center is from the center's website)

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(2 C More Art Go to www.themindscapeartfoundry.com)

Got a Taste for Some Art?

Art and a meal, does it get better than that? Just finished hanging a collection of framed photos and giclee prints at this Safety Harbor eatery. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner, serving coffee, espresso, a variety of beers and wines, tasty treats and delicious meals. Live Music on Friday and Saturday (Closed on Mondays). Come by and enjoy my artwork with a drink or sit down to lunch or supper. Taste Cafe is located at 500 Main Street in Safety Harbor, Florida. For information call 727.723.1116 or visit http://www.tastesafetyharbor.com to check the menu.

(2 C More art go to www.themindscapeartfoundry.com)

Update - Taste Cafe Show Rescheduled.

Due to various events popping up around Memorial day, the May 30th installation has been re-scheduled for June 4th. So, by the 5th my artwork should be hanging at Safety Harbor's Taste Cafe.

This is a giclee show - photos on canvas - and an opportunity for me to display the new line of giclee tiles. These 6x6x1 canvas squares display scenes from local beaches, wildlife, seascapes, floral closeups, and more. They make excellent gifts for birthdays and holidays and look great in clusters on large walls. Produced by Menaul Printing in Clearwater, these canvas pieces are treated to resist sun fading and moisture, so they can be displayed in high humidity rooms - kitchens and baths - and can be displayed outdoors. Come by and enjoy my artwork with a drink or meal. Taste Cafe is located at 500 Main Street in Safety Harbor, Florida. For information call 727.723.1116 or visit http://www.tastesafetyharbor.com/

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