As I mentioned in my earlier post - this month is super busy with art events! Art Basel was an amazing experience and one that I would suggest for EVERY artist and contemporary art lover. We ventured to Miami Beach with a group of 25 arts students from the Osceola School for the Performing Arts and found that it was nothing less then perfect! Just give you an idea, the expo itself contained some 180 national and international galleries representing over 2,000 artists and every art outlet in Greater Miami tagged along for the ride, producing an overwhelming amount of events to attend and an immeasurable amount of creative spirit through out. Please be sure to check out the next issue of 407 Oasis Magazine for more details on the event, and photos will be posted here and on my facebook page soon! (just look up Juliana Davidson/Orlando to friend me there :)
On the flip side, I came home to 195 applications for 155 spots at the Osceola Art Festival! The jury committee had a wonderful time reviewing all of the art work and a tough job narrowing down the prospects. Special Thanks to Anda Chance and Stefanis Alexandres for helping with the jury process.
Have a great and artful week everyone!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
It's already December!
Well ladies and gentleman, December is here and the art doesn't show signs of stopping! Today I will be in South Florida soaking up Art Basel Miami Beach and playing shutterbug for all those not able to attend.
I received a call about two weeks ago from visual arts teacher Patricia Calderon from the Osceola School for the Performing arts asking if I'd like to chaperon with a group of 24 students on a mission to experience the U.S. version of the Holy Grail of Art Expos... I think it took me a nano-second to blurt out ABSOLUTELY! Which was immediately followed by a severe case of 'happy dance'.
As if that wasn't the best news ever, today also happens to be the deadline for the Annual Osceola Art Festival which will be taking place on February 13-14, 2010 at the Valencia Osceola Campus on 192 in Kissimmee. This year we took a chance and decided to use an online festival service called Zapplication.org. This is a free virtual application process for artists to upload booth and artwork photos and with a few extra strokes of the keyboard, and credit card in hand they can apply for shows in minutes, not only saving time but also going paperless... 'be a good artist and save a tree'.
This year we have received over 180 applications and look forward to a few mail via snail mail. Just to put that into perspective, the last few years have shown a decline in artist submissions ending in last years final count of only 95 participating artists. This year we will be wait-listing quite a few artists and turning away many more than we had to in the past 4 years. Suffice it to say that as the numbers started to rise so did the lump in my throat when I realized that we would actually be adding 50 booth spaces to the event area this in addition to a section devoted to local artists and galleries called 'Locals Lane' at a reduced booth price.
So all in all this month is booming with great opportunities and a levity of spirits for this artist...
Be sure to check back about Art Basel and the final outcome of the Center's jury process next week!
Good luck with your art endeavors and may your December be Merry and Bright!
I received a call about two weeks ago from visual arts teacher Patricia Calderon from the Osceola School for the Performing arts asking if I'd like to chaperon with a group of 24 students on a mission to experience the U.S. version of the Holy Grail of Art Expos... I think it took me a nano-second to blurt out ABSOLUTELY! Which was immediately followed by a severe case of 'happy dance'.
As if that wasn't the best news ever, today also happens to be the deadline for the Annual Osceola Art Festival which will be taking place on February 13-14, 2010 at the Valencia Osceola Campus on 192 in Kissimmee. This year we took a chance and decided to use an online festival service called Zapplication.org. This is a free virtual application process for artists to upload booth and artwork photos and with a few extra strokes of the keyboard, and credit card in hand they can apply for shows in minutes, not only saving time but also going paperless... 'be a good artist and save a tree'.
This year we have received over 180 applications and look forward to a few mail via snail mail. Just to put that into perspective, the last few years have shown a decline in artist submissions ending in last years final count of only 95 participating artists. This year we will be wait-listing quite a few artists and turning away many more than we had to in the past 4 years. Suffice it to say that as the numbers started to rise so did the lump in my throat when I realized that we would actually be adding 50 booth spaces to the event area this in addition to a section devoted to local artists and galleries called 'Locals Lane' at a reduced booth price.
So all in all this month is booming with great opportunities and a levity of spirits for this artist...
Be sure to check back about Art Basel and the final outcome of the Center's jury process next week!
Good luck with your art endeavors and may your December be Merry and Bright!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Check out the Video for FEMiNATi:Couture
Hello all!
Check out the new video for our latest installment of FEMiNATi... Couture! A fashion and art show sponsored in part by 407 Oasis Magazine!
Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5ZmncYmB64
Also be sure to check out the winners list for the National Arts Program event held earlier this month at the Osceola Center for the Arts at www.ocfta.com.
Check out the new video for our latest installment of FEMiNATi... Couture! A fashion and art show sponsored in part by 407 Oasis Magazine!
Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5ZmncYmB64
Also be sure to check out the winners list for the National Arts Program event held earlier this month at the Osceola Center for the Arts at www.ocfta.com.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
National Arts Program Art Show
What a wonderful evening at The Osceola Center for the Arts! With the help of The National Arts Program we were able to give out $2400 in prize money and at the end of the month People's Choice Award winners will receive scholarships for classes at the Center for each division of the show from Youth to Professional!
Find out more about the winners and photos later this week at www.ocfta.com. And visit www.nationalartsprogram.org for more information on this amazing foundation providing funding and prize money for large organizations to showcase the artwork of all mediums and skill levels for visual artists through out the United States.
I would also like to point out that the Award for 5 years of presenting National Arts Program was presented to me this evening by Program Coordinator Robin Raskin, and although I have had a hand in producing the show over the last few years, it would have never gotten off the ground with out the help of Jennifer Zable and Anda Chance. Thank you ladies, this one is for you too!
Find out more about the winners and photos later this week at www.ocfta.com. And visit www.nationalartsprogram.org for more information on this amazing foundation providing funding and prize money for large organizations to showcase the artwork of all mediums and skill levels for visual artists through out the United States.
I would also like to point out that the Award for 5 years of presenting National Arts Program was presented to me this evening by Program Coordinator Robin Raskin, and although I have had a hand in producing the show over the last few years, it would have never gotten off the ground with out the help of Jennifer Zable and Anda Chance. Thank you ladies, this one is for you too!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Fall Issue Now Available!
Hello everyone,
Be sure to check out this Tuesdays National Arts Program Reception for Osceola County School District Employees and Family members. Tuesday, October 6, 2009 from 6-8pm. I even have a new piece in the show! 73 local artists - all ages - in 5 divisions from Youth to Professional and $2400 in prize money!
I also wanted to share the new 407 Oasis Fall 09 - online issue! This is a style and fashion magazine based in Osceola County! As some of you may know I have been writing this blog and some articles for them for about a year now. In this issue - photos from The Osceola Center for the Arts (pages 46-47), The Beauty Spot in the 'Socially Seen' section (page 62), my article on Anda Chance (pages 48-49) and my ad for faux finish is on page 12... and soooo much more.
Enjoy!!!
jules
Online Issue of 407 Oasis
http://www.osceolaoasis.com/flipbookf09/fall09.html
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
So much to do!
Catch FEMiNATi:Live at The Beauty Spot in College Park with artists Nyahzul, Patrica Stever and Juliana Davidson along with great spa discounts and free spa touch ups - you can't go wrong! This event takes place on the last Thursday of every month and includes great refreshments, spa lovin' and 'spirits' - don't forget to tip!
Next months Osceola Center for the Arts art reception will be held on Tuesday, September 1st from 6-9pm. Celebrating Hispanic Artists includes 23 local and out of town (from as far as the Pan Handle) with 56 pieces of varying works of art from sculpture and painting to photography. The Center has been focusing on creating diverse art shows to help bring in new artists and this show tops the list with 17 artists never before seen at The Center!Greenfield Gallery at 106-B Broadway in Downtown Kissimmee will have a couple special guests at the gallery. From 10am-5pm the award winning Silversmith "Rahim" of Jewels of the Nile, will be on hand with his latest designs of custom made silver jewelry and 'Edita Klinkel" will be showing her professional photography, and offering to take personal, family, and fun type portraits for anyone interested from 12pm-4pm. All art will be available for 20% off.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
And Then...
July has come and gone and now August is in full swing! Next up the 3rd Annual Juried Drawing Show at The Osceola Center for the Arts this Tuesday, August 4th from 6-8pm. The show is now hanging for this weekends Pirates of Penzance crowd to enjoy and $100 in prize money will be handed out at the reception.
The Center is already working on the September art show - 'Celebrating Hispanic Artists' Juried Art Show visit http://www.ocfta.com/files/HispanicArtists-09APP_2_.pdf for an application today! In addition Feminati has just put the call out for it's August and September Third Thursday Events at City Arts Factory - Feminati:COUTURE will showcase artwork supporting fashion and style and showcase a great Fashion show event in conjunction with IADT Design School for the September reception.
Stay tuned....
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