"Think Big" by Elizabeth Ventura
2024-09-11, 2024-09-12, 2024-09-13, 2024-09-14, 2024-09-16, 2024-09-17 | 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

Atrium Gallery-Art Change
2024-09-11 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Atrium Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, 33618, United States

"The Hot Days of Summer" by TESA
2024-09-12, 2024-09-13, 2024-09-14, 2024-09-16, 2024-09-17, 2024-09-18 | Lobby Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, 33618, United States
The Hot Days of Summer, presented by The Exhibiting Society of Artists (TESA), features warm-colored artworks in various mediums. TESA’s open reception and awards ceremony is scheduled for August 16 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m.
TESA is a vibrant member-driven non-profit (501c3) of professional Tampa Bay artists founded 20 years ago. Exhibiting art in public and corporate venues is one of our society’s missions. TESA artists currently exhibit annually in prominent, high-profile venues throughout the Tampa Bay area. Through art, TESA seeks to enlighten, educate, and share the joy and perspectives of creating and supporting the arts. Our current and upcoming exhibitions are listed on the exhibits page of our website. If you are an artist and would like to exhibit with us, please fill out our application for membership in the JOIN section of our menu. Please join our newsletter at https://arttesa.org and contact us if you are interested in volunteering, donating, or would like to meet with us.
(Featured artwork: “Making Lemonade” by Diane Merin)
The Hot Days of Summer Winning Pieces Judge: Deon Blackwell
BEST OF SHOW: “Kapok” by Lorelei Cannon
1st Place: “Visible, Invisible #2” by David Kastner
2nd Place: “Prejudice and Segregation” by Fran Faille
3rd Place: “Making Lemonade” by Diane Merin
1st Honorable Mention: “Triple Sun” by Jo-An Frances
2nd Honorable Mention: “The End? Florida Primal Series” by Dolores Kaufman
3rd Honorable Mention: “Gangsters Breakfast” by Greg Cannon
4th Honorable Mention: “Clam Bayou” by Willow Wright

"Behind My Mask" by Keila Small
2024-09-12, 2024-09-13, 2024-09-14, 2024-09-16, 2024-09-17, 2024-09-18 | 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
2024-09-12, 2024-09-13, 2024-09-14, 2024-09-16, 2024-09-17 | 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
2024-09-12, 2024-09-13, 2024-09-14, 2024-09-16, 2024-09-17 | 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

Art Reception
2024-09-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Main Theatre, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618, FL
During this open art reception, mingle with the artists whose work is displayed in The Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center.

Join us for an evening of art, refreshments, camaraderie, and a performance by vocalist Annamarie Smith-Butz. 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): The Hot Days of Summer by TESA

Corridor Gallery: Adventures in Art by Jenifer Madson

Artist Corner: Behind My Mask by Keila Small
Atrium Gallery: Elizabeth Ventura

Annamarie Smith-Butz
About vocalist Annamarie Smith-Butz
Annamarie Smith-Butz moved back to Tidewater with her husband, Wolf, in 1999 after almost 16 years in New York. Having covered 28,000 miles playing Eliza in the national tour of My Fair Lady and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, she also starred in such theatrical productions as Call Me Madame, Can Can, Shenandoah, Oliver! and The King And I. She traveled around the world on Holland America Cruise Lines as a headline entertainer and produced and performed a one-woman show at the Village Gate in New York City. Immediate Past President of the Board of Directors of Virginia Musical Theatre, Annamarie and her husband also co-founded AngelHaven Foundation, a not-for-profit organization in support of children and young adults in the Hampton Roads area who demonstrate artistic vision, potential and initiative! Most recently, she has collaborated with the Tidewater Winds Orchestra in making Big Band and the Standard Songbook available to a wide range of audiences across Hampton Roads.

No RSVP is required.
