"Behind My Mask" by Keila Small
2024-10-30, 2024-10-31, 2024-11-01, 2024-11-02 | Art Corner Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, F, 33618, United States
My work is a constant search for the best way to interpret the ideas that I have about myself as a woman. Through my new series,” Through my
Eyes”, I do not limit myself to one style or concept simply because interpretation and ideas change. I believe in creativity, imagination and self-expression. I portray my subjects in surroundings that are relevant to my life and/or in a manner that best captives my emotions at the time. I think of my work as a celebration and affirmation of my life. Each portrait is an adventure and curiosity of the human figure. I want to infuse my portraits with a sense of realism, so each painting appears relaxed and familiar. Art is more about communicating what I am feeling than what I am seeing. My goal is to capture women’s beauty by allowing them to be themselves. HOPE YOU ENJOY THE SHOW!
BIO
I currently live and work in sunny Florida. I was raised in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. When I was younger, I was encouraged to pursue education and career interests that would lead to fulfilling my family’s goals for me. I always did artwork, often hiding my devotion to the craft I loved.
After graduating high school in Haiti, I went on to North Carolina A&T State University obtaining a BS in Applied Mathematics. While I studied hard and succeeded in these endeavors’ art was always in my heart and on my mind. Today, if I am asked what I do or even who I am, I am proud to answer…I am an artist.

"People, Places & Things" by The Gallery & The Pastel Society of Tampa Bay
2024-10-30, 2024-10-31, 2024-11-01, 2024-11-02 | Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618
The Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center and The Pastel Society of Tampa Bay proudly present People, Places & Things. Works include portraits, landscapes, animals, boats, still life, and any other favorite subjects. Each piece uses the pastel medium for 70% or more of the piece.

"Adventures in Art" by Jenifer Madson
2024-10-30, 2024-10-31, 2024-11-01, 2024-11-02 | Corridor Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
My journey as an artist began later in life and quickly became a profound calling that transcends mere hobby. My work is a way of translating the dynamic energy around me into a visual narrative that invites others to see the world through my eyes.

My process is driven by passion; each piece I create is born from a deep connection to the subject matter. Whether it’s a landscape, a portrait, or an abstract interpretation, I strive to capture the essence of movement and life, whether in the skies, water, or the human form, bringing it to life on canvas with a mix of precision and fluidity.
My art is more than a creation—it’s an invitation to wonder and reflection, each painting a story waiting for its connection, its reader.
– Jenifer Madson
PHONE: 646-863-4955
EMAIL: info@jenifermadson.com

"Medusa" by Florida in Art
2024-10-30, 2024-10-31, 2024-11-01, 2024-11-02 | Lobby Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, 33618, United States
This art exhibition explores the rich and multifaceted narratives of Medusa, a mythical feminine figure whose story has been told and retold through the ages.
The myth of Medusa is a tapestry of tragedy, transformation, and power. Artists have been encouraged to delve into this complex myth and present their unique interpretations, whether Medusa symbolizes victimhood, empowerment, or something entirely different.
Artists interpret a broader dialogue about the influence of myth and art on Western culture and challenge the boundaries of traditional interpretations, a conversation starter. We are inviting viewers to reconsider Medusa’s story via diverse artistic lenses.
(Event image: “Medusa” by Patricia Pettit)

"Think Big" by Elizabeth Ventura
2024-10-30, 2024-10-31, 2024-11-01, 2024-11-02, 2024-11-04, 2024-11-05, 2024-11-06 | Atrium Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, 33618, United States
Creating large works requires not only exaggerated gestures, sweeping brush strokes, and thick paint but also broader, simpler concepts that can be seen and understood from a distance. Big work means tapping into big dreams.
I thought about bold colors, distinct shapes, a mix of organic and structured elements to create a noticeable presence.
Think Big was jump-started by a conversation with a group of women of a certain age that centered on the “cultural invisibility” of older women. Think Big says “I’m here and I still have something meaningful to say.”
– Elizabeth Ventura

Art Reception
2024-10-30 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Main Theatre, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618, FL
Mingle with the artists whose work is displayed in The Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center during this open art reception.

Join us for an evening of art, refreshments, and camaraderie. Exhibitions and artists with work on display include:
Main Exhibit: People, Places & Things presented by The Gallery and The Pastel Society of Tampa Bay

Featured Artists (Lobby Gallery): Medusa by Florida in Art

Corridor Gallery: Adventures in Art by Jenifer Madson

Artist Corner: Main Street Bridge by Susan Husky
Atrium Gallery: Elizabeth Ventura

No RSVP is required.

Gallery Load-In
2024-11-04 14:00 - 17:00 | Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618
Gallery Exhibitions / Load-In
Please refer to the Call for Artists or contact Art Curator Willow Wright at curator@carrollwoodcenter.org for details.

"Student, Faculty & Member" Art Show
2024-11-06, 2024-11-07 | Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618
Please join us in celebrating some of the fabulous works created in our studios and by our members!
The Student, Faculty & Member Art Show is open to all students, faculty, and volunteers who have taken classes, worked, and volunteered at the Carrollwood Cultural Center since January 2023. This show is also for all current members of the Center!
Congratulations to the artists who created the winning pieces!

"Everyday Encounters" by Yuka Ikebuchi
2024-11-06 | Lobby Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, 33618, United States
Yuka Ikebuchi is originally from Shimane prefecture in southwestern Japan. During her college years in Japan, she encountered works of art created by people who survived extremely traumatic wartime experiences, facilitating her desire to pursue art therapy.
Upon completing her studies, she worked with a wide variety of clinical populations at hospitals, community facilities, and a long-term care facility in the US. After some years spent as a therapist, Yuka became more focused on being a full-time mother and a homemaker until
her youngest took off to college.
Since then, Yuka has been back in her studio and continuing to work on painting. Yuka is now creating art of her own and finding images that reflect her inner voice.
ARTIST STATEMENT: I often look for something that catches my eyes when I walk in my neighborhood, new towns, or foreign cities. Some days I get lucky and happen to come across a fascinating scene like circus performers practicing their trapeze work. Other times I get a passing glance at people going about their daily lives in cafes, at the beach, or on city and village streets. It seems that whenever I am not actively searching for a particular inspiration, beautiful sky and clouds, fresh flowers and vegetables in gardens, and lively dogs and cats will often help expanding my mind’s eye.
However there are lots of other times, I have to dig in deep and look and think about painting inspiration. In whatever a motif and/or vision comes to be my painting theme, I look for images that can be formed to convey their natural beauty and/or become a vehicle of sorts to project emotions, intentions, and experiences. In the “Circus Practice”, I try expressing mixed emotions by contrasting between the stillness of the man suspended in mid air and active movements in the sky.
My work is evolving and searching for ways toward better execution. I humbly enjoy an impressionistic approach with texture and movement from brush strokes and layered color effects.
Pictured: Circus Practice by Yuka Ikebuchi

"Square Roots" by Mark Lembo
2024-11-06 | Corridor Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
I feel best when bringing works to life that are distinctive, challenge easy categorization, capture the synergy of melding diverse media, and blur the lines between watercolor, acrylics, mark-making, and action painting styles. My latest adventures have been in relief printing/mark-making and abstract montage.
Even with a simple palette, there are still so many ideas to explore and evolve with various media, surfaces, and techniques. Abstract art – and cooking! – provide great freedom and the joy of discovery through the creative process.
– Mark Lembo

"A Natural Response" by Susan Huskey
2024-11-06 | Art Corner Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, F, 33618, United States
A native Floridian, Susan Huskey deeply appreciates the beauty of flowers and the landscape, having grown up in the country with the freedom to explore her natural surroundings. Susan’s love of flowers was a gift from her mother, a botanist who always had gardens full of flowers and taught her how to plant her first flower patch. Then she was hooked! Susan became increasingly fascinated by the infinite variety of floral shapes and colors, the intricacy of some forms, and the simplicity of others. Thus, the natural world soon became the inspiration for her watercolor explorations. Susan loves to paint with splashy and expressive brushstrokes, overcoming the need to paint the subject verbatim but composing with a blend of detail and the abstract. PLainting is an act of joy she shares with you.
Susan Huskey
(727) 534-5243
art@susanhuskey.com
