VIDEOS ARE PLANNED TO BE ACCESSIBLE WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE LIVE PRESENTATION. You can still sign up for a live presentation at https://www.floridaartistsgroup.org/blog/celebrate-the-arts-february-2022/
#1 Feb. 1, Tues., 9am, “FLAG Annual Virtual Members Exhibit” – video launch only. See 64 of Florida Artists Group (FLAG) members in this exhibit judged by Holly Koons, Director of the Mary M. Torrgler Fine Arts Center . Awards Sponsors: The Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation, The Benjamin and Jean Troemel Arts Foundation, The Rue Israels Memorial Fund, our FLAG Luminaries, Blick Art Materials, Cheap Joe’s Art Supplies, Golden Paints, Michael’s, and Laguna Clay. For AWARD WINNERS:
#2 Feb. 1, Tues., 10am, “Non-Traditional Exhibit Options”. Presenter – Jane Lawton Baldridge. Many of us decided we wanted to be artists a long time ago. But how many thought about what that means to them individually? What are your goals? Have you done the math? For information on the presenter LINK HERE
#3 Feb. 3, Thurs., 4pm, “By A Thread: Textile Trends in Contemporary Art“ and “FLAG Awards Presentation”. Presenter – Holly Koons. Holly is director of the Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center at Christopher Newport University in Newport New, VA. She is judge of the 2022 FLAG annual exhibit. For information on the presenter LINK HERE
#4 Feb. 7, Mon., 11am “Easy DPI and Pixels”. Presenter – Rosa Valladares. We will touch on the three most common programs and techniques to size/resize your photographs including resolution changes! Easy to follow steps. For information on the presenter LINK HERE
#5 Feb. 7, Mon., 2pm “Put Yourself Out There – Writing About Your Art”. Presenter – Rosa Valladares. Like it or not, writing is part of introducing yourself to the art world. I will provide some simple tips to help you with what to say. For information on the presenter LINK HERE for the recorded video LINK HERE
#6 Feb. 8, Tues., 10am “Beyond the Brush – Finding my Tribe as a Digital Artist”. Presenter – Diana de Avila. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to wake up with a superpower? Meet Diana de Avila whose talent magically appeared after a relapse of multiple sclerosis and a traumatic brain injury. Diana takes a deep dive into crypto art and NFT’s. For information on the presenter LINK HERE
#7 Feb. 9, Wed., 11am “Area II Artists Studios – Finding Your Niche”. Presenters – Jane Lawton Baldridge, Suzanne Barton, Minakshi De, Laurie Snow Hein, Jane McIntyre, Lynn Morgan, Nadine Saitlin, Eileen Shaloum, and Lorrie Williamson. Artists from FLAG Area II share experiences of finding their niche in the dynamic art world. Information on each artist is found in the video or at www.floridaartistsgroup.org
#8 Feb. 10, Thurs., 2pm “Getting Art There and Back”. Presenters – Anda Chance and Mindy Colton. Congratulations! You created your “Masterpiece “and it has been accepted in a show, but the venue is across the country! We will share what to do, what not to do, tips on saving money and assuring your art arrives on time and is returned to you safely. For information on the presenters LINK HERE
#9 Feb. 11, Fri., 2pm “Lights, Camera – Video Your Art”. Panelist – Mark Mitchell, Weldon Ryan, and Robert Shirk with moderator Lynn Morgan. Video is a crucial tool to promote your art. Recent studies show that video generates on average 38% more impressions than static images. Join this panel as they discuss their unique video styles and how they use video. For information on the presenters LINK HERE
#10 Feb. 12, Sat., 2pm, “Art Inspires a Healthy Life”. Panelists – Linda Hawkins, Pamela Miles, and Abby Murphy with moderator Vicky Lennon. Windows to the mind are unlocked when creating. You will hear about the health benefits of art making. Linda Hawkins is an arts health practitioner, Pamela Miles teaches art to Dyslexic children, and Abby Howard teaches plein-air painting to ages teen to senior. For information on the presenters LINK HERE
#11 Feb. 13, Sun., 2pm, “Want to Do Commission Work?” Presenter – Margaret Juul. Margaret’s successful career proves her step-by-step process works. She will discuss how to scout out commission work and provide a specific process to make your designer or client happy. For information on the presenter LINK HERE
#12 Feb. 14, Mon., 10am, “Hear Yes – Gallery Representation”. Panelists – Rolando Chang Barrero, Angie Barry, Amanda Cooper, and Renee Lewis. Being represented by one or more galleries can be a daunting challenge, but can also bring rewards, recognition, sales, and a mutually beneficial relationship. Join our esteemed gallery and museum curators for this fun, valuable, interactive panel discussion. For information on the presenters LINK HERE
#13 Feb. 16, Wed., 4pm – “Are You Residency Ready?”. Presenter – Pat Cummins. Travel with Pat as she paints in National Parks and other national and international residencies. If you have a passion for travel and making art along the way, this presentation will give insight as to how Pat received 15 National Park Residencies, and others too! For information on the presenter LINK HERE
#14 Feb. 18, Fri., 2pm – “Landscape Demo-Plein Air”. Presenter – Paul Ladnier. This in-studio demonstration will answer questions about plein air painting processes to help artists struggling with developing a painting outdoors in changing conditions. For information on the presenter LINK HERE
#15 Feb. 21, Mon., 10am – “The Art of Being an Artist”. Presenter – Laurie Snow Hein. At age 40, Laurie Snow Hein went from being a mom of six with a newborn to supporting her family. Creating income with art seemed like the best choice. Laurie succeeded in creating a successful art career and will share many of the decisions made along the way. For information on the presenter LINK HERE
#16 Feb. 21, Mon., 2pm – “Do You Really Need a Gallery?”. Panelists – Therese Ferguson, Nadine Saitlin, and Laurie Snow Hein. No, according to these three successful artists. Not every gallery is a good fit and finding the right one may not be that easy. We will discuss how artists can succeed using online devices, virtual galleries, and digital shops. For information on the panelist LINK HERE
FLAG thanks our Exhibit and Symposium Director Nancy Baur Dillen (Area V) for the thoughtful leadership, positive energy, and professional guidance she brought to our 72nd Annual FLAG Exhibit and Symposium. A big thank you to the Symposium Subcommittee : Assistant E&S Director Susan Martin with Jane Lawton Baldridge, Cheryl Eggleston, Therese Ferguson, Laurie Snow Hein, Grace Leal, Vicky Lennon, Renee Lewis, Leah Meyers, Abby Howard Murphy, Nadine Saitlin, Lynn Morgan, and Lisa Packard.