Arts Decoder
03/26/2019
On Saturday, Massimo Art Gallery opened the Diversity Exhibit, a one night only exclusive event. Elijah Horton, Liza Thompson, Emilee Stevens, and Forrest DeBlois were the featured artists with artworks ranging from charcoal drawings to pointillism. All artists represented reside in Greater Orlando, Florida. The crowd was exceptionally diverse with local television figures to filmmakers and musicians present. It was a fantastic night of art and getting to know thy neighbor. There was even a live musical performance towards the end of the event with a singer and piano player, fusing the visual arts and performing arts. YAY! Thanks, Massimo for helping local artists shine.
Artist Liza Thompson (Local Orlando Artist) shared with us that this masterpiece, titled "Messenger" was created after she was in a fatal car accident, where she broke 16 bones in her body. She was unable to use her hands normally, so she had to figure out a way to create her art through a new technique. As a result, pointillism was the answer.
This masterpiece was seen at the Exhibit at Massimo Art Gallery on 3.23.2019. This exhibit was an exclusive one night only event.
There is a picture in the comments area of this post of Liza Thompson with her other works of art. Gotta' LOVE artists with PURE passion for .
Elijah Horton's black & white photography of the Epcot - Walt Disney World Spaceship Earth Geosphere also referred to as the giant golf ball. His artwork was seen at the Diversity Exhibit on 3.23.2019 at Massimo Art Gallery. This exhibit was an exclusive one night only event.
03/24/2019
Orlando Holi Festival by Indian Horizon of Florida, drew hundreds of people on Saturday (3/23/2019) to Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake in celebration of welcoming Spring 2019. People of all ages were present playing, Phagwah with colored paint powder and water. Throughout the day attendees were able to witness live East Indian performance arts from local artists from dance to singing and more. The foodies were not left out, as there was much tasty Indian food available. Happy Holi everyone!
03/22/2019
On Thursday, March 21,2019, CityArts Orlando Art Gallery had its reopening at their new location in Downtown Orlando at 39 S. Magnolia Avenue in the historic (1800s) Victorian two-story Rogers Kiene building, donated to the City of Orlando - Government by Ford Kiene in 2018.
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CityArts Orlando, previously known as CityArts Factory is comprised of five art galleries - upstairs and downstairs. They are:
⭐️Signature Gallery (Downstairs)
Currently on display: H2SHOW, an artistic perspective of Florida, one of the most ecologically diverse areas in the nation. Around this gallery, you will spot rain barrels painted by students from Orange County Public Schools (Orange County Public Schools), as part of OUC - The Reliable One's Watercolor Project: Paint a Brighter Future through Water Conservation project.
⭐️Signature Gallery (Upstairs)
Currently on display: ART MEETS MEDICINE, an exhibition featuring more than 100 art pieces created by Central Florida cancer patients and their families at the Cancer Support Community.
⭐️Spotlight Gallery (Upstairs):
Monthly solo exhibitions by CityArts Orlando's spotlight artists
⭐️Young Artists Gallery (Upstairs) - Presented by Orlando Magic: Every month, the Young Artists Gallery features a juried exhibition from a themed open call. All participants are artists in high school and college. Artists works currently on display are:
▪️Sean Casey
▪️Sierra Hack
▪️Scott Holderman
▪️Joyo
▪️McKenna Lynn
▪️Claire Mullinax
▪️Benjamin A. Valentin-Roman
⭐️Redefine Gallery (Upstairs):
Showcases the freshest contemporary artists from Orlando & beyond. Currently on display is Orlando based artists, Scott Donald and Sean Hartman.
Experience two-stories of the arts this weekend and step into one of Downtown Orlando’s oldest commercial buildings at the new CityArts Orlando: 39 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801. For more information, you can give the gallery a call at 407-648-7060.
Below are pictures from our tour of CityArts Orlando with Barbara Hartley (Executive Director of Downtown Arts District Orlando) and Ha'Ani Hogan (Development Manager of Downtown Arts District Orlando).
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