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Departments From the Editor | 6 Creative Immersion
Looking Back | 8 The Sage Project honors the lives of west Winter Park elders.
People | 10
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Director Bob Brandenberg, musician Ron Kopf, and writer and filmmaker Jeffery Lamb.
Cultural Eye | 12 We’re out on the town capturing the excitement of Central Florida’s cultural scene.
Dr. Phillips Center Update | 17 The latest on the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
UA Insider | 18
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Investing in Success by Linda Landman Gonzalez; The Art of Giving; Stay Connected; and Democratizing the Arts.
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Brush Strokes | 22 Orlando Science Center launches a new Web show geared toward kids.
Pressing On |28| An exhibition at the Mennello Museum of American Art pays homage to the craft of printmaking.
Brush Strokes | 24 A new event at Urban ReThink approaches community issues with creativity.
Arts Education | 26
A Taste of France |30| The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens has your passport to the authentic Paris.
Orlando Museum of Art reaches out to the special needs community.
Cultural Calendar | 40 What’s happening in May and June.
Anything Goes |32| Expect the unexpected—and the unfiltered—at the 21st Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival.
Patron Saints of the Arts |36| The arts are alive and well in Central Florida, thanks to generous donors.
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e typically hear the phrase “lifelong learning” in reference to seniors attending classes or workshops meant to encourage brain stimulation, which is vital to memory and creativity. This is a wonderful concept that should truly be lifelong and apply to everyone. Each summer, many local artists venture to a myriad of locations to hone their craft and build relationships. Shakespearean actors participate in summer stock programs, artists immerse themselves in colonies, and musicians perform with different groups or teach master classes, just to name a few. Then they bring their intellectual capital back to our community to share with everyone. Why not make this relevant to business and devote a few days a year to creative expression? Wouldn’t that allow for a lot more originality and ingenuity in the workforce? The concept is akin to study-abroad programs. It certainly has been proven that participants have a greater tolerance for other opinions (novel idea), have a stronger ability to see more than one perspective, are more adaptable, and view their community as global. Why not continue this tradition after college? Immersion into something different from the same old, same old Groundhog Day—we can take our cue from our artist friends. As the story goes, when three blind men felt an elephant, one concluded that it was flat like a wall, another thought it was sharp like a spear, and the last was sure an elephant was thin like a snake. All of their conclusions were correct, just incomplete. The ability to synthesize different perspectives into the big picture is far more powerful than narrow expertise in any single field. To be complete, you need to be well rounded and continue to seek new experiences. Real-world problems rarely ever have textbook solutions. As Albert Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited; imagination encircles the world.” This summer, find an opportunity for creative immersion and expand your knowledge and your world. You and our community will be the better for it.
Editor Cindy Bowman LaFronz Managing Editor Jessica Chapman Contributing Writers Justin Braun, Sandra Carr, Nancy Curry, Denise Bates Enos, Kevin Fritz, Michael Haun, Marshall Katheder, G.K. Sharman, Julia Tilford Contributing Photographer Phelan M. Ebenhack Graphic Designer Michele Mitchell Senior Publications Advertising Coordinator Shelley Hampton Associate Vice President, Partner Development Sheryl Taylor 407.354.5568 Associate Director of Sales, Partner Development Sandi Daugherty Sr. Managers, Partner Development Terri Dougherty, Dottie Healy Managers, Partner Development Laura Bonniville, Timothie Tinsley Subscriptions Interactive/Print Support Services 407.354.5552 Publisher Gary Sain Associate Publisher Deborah Kicklighter Henrichs
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Trustees The Martin Andersen-Gracia Andersen Foundation Thomas P. Warlow, III Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Tony Jenkins Bright House Networks City of Orlando The Honorable Buddy Dyer CNL Financial Group Lisa A. Schultz Darden Restaurants, Inc. Clarence Otis, Jr. Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation, Inc. Alan Ginsburg Family Foundation Alan H. Ginsburg Orange County, Florida The Honorable Jennifer Thompson Orange County Public Schools Ronald Blocker Seminole County, Florida The Honorable John Horan University of Central Florida Dr. John C. Hitt Walt Disney World Resort Jill Estorino
Orlando Arts Magazine is produced by everything ink, a division of Visit Orlando®, for United Arts of Central Florida. Visit Orlando: 6700 Forum Drive, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32821, Phone: 407.363.5805, Fax: 407.370.5018. Subscriptions: $18 for six issues, $25 for 12 issues. Orlando Arts Magazine is published bi-monthly. Orlando Arts Magazine assumes no responsibility for the return of unsolicited manuscripts, photographs, negatives or transparencies. United Arts of Central Florida, 2450 Maitland Center Pkwy., Suite 201, Maitland, FL 32751-4140, UnitedArts.cc. Telephone: 407.970.2831, Fax 407.628.9110. Email: Cindy@UnitedArts.cc. This publication is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Advertising information: 407.354.5568. Copyright 2012 United Arts. All rights reserved. Any reproduction in whole or in part without the express written consent of United Arts is prohibited. Printed in the U.S.A. Orlando ARts MAGAZINE May/June 2012
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Our Cultural Past
History in Black & White
The Sage Project honors the lives of WEST WINTER PARK elders. By G.K. Sharman
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The recollections of senior residents of one of the nation’s oldest AfricanAmerican communities are featured in a new exhibition at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center called The Sage Project: Hannibal Square Elders Tell Their Stories. The exhibit, which includes oral histories and photographs and will become part of the center’s permanent collection, coincides with the 125th anniversary of Winter Park’s incorporation as a city. The biographies of the interviewees are paired with environmental portraits by renowned documentary photographer Peter Schreyer, who is the executive director of Crealdé School of Art and the founder of the Heritage Center. Folklorist Kristin Congdon and cultural anthropologist Ronald Habin also worked on The Sage Project, which was funded through a tourist development grant from Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs. Additional support came from the Bank of America Neighborhood Hero Award Program, the Florida Humanities Council and the Winter Park Historical Association. Livingston, who attended church with many of her interviewees or went to school with their children, wants people to know what life in the community was like. Hannibal Square residents, she says, “had a strong sense of values, a strong sense of faith. When I talk to these people
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hen historian Fairolyn Livingston was growing up in the Hannibal Square neighborhood of Winter Park, her neighbors were hard-working, churchgoing people who knew the value of owning their homes and educating their children. Now Livingston is helping them tell their stories.
MRs. MABLE ROSA LEE CLARK WOODARD, age 95, on the front porch of her home that her children built for her in 1991. Her story and photo are included in a new exhibition at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center.
and see the challenges they faced and how they overcame them, it does my heart good.” Interviewees ranged in age from 86 to 106, but two of them died before the project was completed, underscoring the urgency of recording their recollections. The photos, all of which are black and white and were shot on film, were taken in people’s homes, yards or wherever they felt most comfortable. What impressed Schreyer was that the subjects had reached an advanced age without losing their independence. They are still part of a community that cares for them and helps them thrive on their own. The elders shared stories that were powerful and sometimes funny. One woman talked about the house where she Orlando ARts MAGAZINE May/June 2012
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was born, which is on the Winter Park Register of Historic Places, while a man described helping build the Winter Park Country Club when he was nine years old. Their lives weren’t easy, Livingston says, but “they didn’t give up, they tightened up.” Their philosophy worked. Their children went to college and the elders still live in the community that values them. An opening reception on May 11 will be followed by a panel discussion on May 12 featuring Livingston, Schreyer, Habin and several community elders. The exhibition runs through September 1. For more information, call 407.539.2680 or visit hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org. Freelance writer G.K. Sharman is a regular contributor to OAM.
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ob Brandenburg, an Orlando-based director, writer and producer, spent 21 years orchestrating stages throughout Europe, South America and Australia. He has worked on more than 100 live shows for theme parks, cruise lines and touring productions. This summer, Brandenburg will direct his second musical, Next to Normal, at Mad Cow Theatre. “I actually started as an actor in musical theater,” he says. “This has allowed me to come full circle.” The provocative rock musical received critical acclaim on Broadway, nabbing three Tony Awards in 2009 and the Nobel Prize for Drama in 2010. “It’s really an advancement for American musical theater. It embraces drama, it makes you think—and with a seamless rock-and-roll score,” says Brandenburg. Next to Normal has an emotionally charged storyline that addresses the themes of death, drugs and mental illness in modern life as it follows a suburban Mom faced with manic depression. The seasoned director will have his work cut out for him. For one, he needs to condense the grandeur of Broadway into a small space. Mad Cow is dainty compared to the mainstream powerhouses of New York City, but Brandenburg feels that it will bring the audience even closer to what is already an intimate performance. The other chief obstacle will be pinning down talent to match Next to Normal’s sterling reputation. But he’s not worried about that, either. “Orlando’s theme parks attract top, grade-A talent,” says Brandenburg. He’s hopeful that Next to Normal will illustrate the city’s theatrical assets and “that this starts to broaden out to the community, and people realize that this is the sort of top-notch material that’s available to them.” While Next to Normal has already raised the bar for American musical theater, it may also prove a boon for Central Florida’s ever-growing artistic scope. “This is a huge step for me; I’m so appreciative. I love the work that they do at Mad Cow, and I’m proud to be a part of it.” Next to Normal runs June 8 to July 8; for information, call 407.297.8788 or visit madcowtheatre.com. —Marshall Katheder
Going Native
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Jeffery Lamb, writer and filmmaker
Living and Playing the Dream Ron Kopf, musician
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on Kopf is living the musician’s dream. A working, professional musician since the age of 18, he has combined his passion for performing live music with his natural business acumen to create one of Orlando’s most reputable talent agencies. Even as executive producer and CEO of his company, Jazz Attack, Kopf continues to perform almost every night. “I have always had a passion for listening to and playing jazz music,” Kopf says. “Jazz Attack is a reality as a result of my drive to turn my passion into a substantial living for myself.” Kopf’s music career began where those of many other musicians started: in third grade band class. As a percussionist, he sat first chair in every ensemble in which he played, even making the Florida Bandmasters Association’s All-County and All-State bands. After graduating from Boone High School, Kopf went on the road with a musical review called Life, playing corporate and variety shows across the United States and Canada. “I fell in love with the special event industry,” he says. “It’s so wonderful because you can play music with
talented musicians on great equipment in some of the most beautiful and exciting venues in the country.” After a year of touring, Kopf landed a job playing music at Walt Disney World and performed around Orlando as part of a jazz trio. With money he saved from his gigs, he put together a promotional package for his jazz group and started shopping it around the area’s burgeoning specialevents scene. Business began to take off for Kopf, who had to start several more jazz ensembles to keep up with demand, and Jazz Attack was born. “Since Jazz Attack started, all of its acts have been ones I’ve created. Now, I’m bringing in all the influential musicians I’ve connected with over the years and expanding the agency’s offerings.” Kopf ’s mission is to create an authentic musical experience for every audience. “It’s a challenge to be an artist, caring about your craft and taking what you do so personally, all while trying to sell a product and make a living.” For Kopf, that challenge has been more than met. For more information, visit jazzattack.com. —Justin Braun
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fter a career in maintenance, native Floridian Jeffery Lamb was able to retire at the age of 40. When he and his wife, Sherri, took a trip to Key West, the literary hotspot inspired him to try his own hand at writing. “I didn’t know how to write, but I had an idea for a story.” His first novel, Strange Wind, was published in 2004. Since then, Lamb has self-published three novels for young audiences. Readers often told him that his books would make great movies, so he decided to direct a film based on The Old Livingston House, which he released in 2010. The Lady Lake resident is currently working on his next book-to-film project, Save the Gator Queen. All of his works are set in Florida and he and Sherri make the films together, using mostly local actors. “The cool part about Florida [is that] people who have never been think it’s all beaches and palm trees, but we have horse farms and woods and lakes.” Lamb expects Save the Gator Queen to open locally in August and hopes to expand its distribution. He donates fifty cents from every book sale to United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida because he has a slight case of the disease himself. Check out Save the Gator Queen on Facebook or visit jefferylamb.com. —Julia Tilford
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Eye on the Town
Sing Out
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t seems unbelievable that summer is almost here. That means endless sunshine, kids out of school, vacation time and plenty of cultural activities to participate in. As we get ready for this undoubtedly fun season, there are a few upcoming arts-related events that will help inspire you, and provide a sampling of the worldclass culture Orlando has to offer throughout the year. A truly unique opportunity for fans of photography and digital imagery is Snap! Orlando (May 10-13). This event showcases local, national and international talent at multiple venues throughout downtown. It includes cool exhibits, receptions and educational seminars, as well as student and community competitions. Don’t miss the “Urban Wild” exhibit, which will feature works from global talent including Moby (Los Angeles), Miru Kim (New York), Filip Dujardin (Belgium), Gregg Segal (Los Angeles), Yatin Patel (Orlando) and Sandee Pawan (France). Go to snaporlando.com for more information. Perhaps theater is more your style. Well, you won’t find more colorful performances than those at the 21st annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival (May 16-28). The oldest nonjuried fringe festival in the United States, this 13-day stand of theater, dance, art and
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music encompasses hundreds of shows in Loch Haven Park. There’s something there for just about any sensibility, and while some of the performances can be a bit wild, there is plenty of family-friendly content courtesy of “Kids Fringe.” Just pick out a few shows and go; you’ll be glad you did. This is another festival that we should all be proud to have in Orlando. For performance schedules and ticket information, visit orlandofringe.org. And for an arts experience of the culinary kind, consider checking out the second annual Science of Wine event at the Orlando Science Center (May 19). This tasting with an educational twist features more than 100 wines from around the world. Come out and sample unique wines, and then learn how to pair them with appropriate dishes. From visual to theatrical arts and everything in between, Orlando’s upcoming cultural events are sure to inspire you this season.
it a high note this May when the Orlando Gay Chorus (OGC) presents Changing Hearts at the Plaza LIVE Theatre. This spring concert will share musical stories that illustrate the joys, struggles and victories of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community. Songs will include Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror,” Eric Clapton’s “Change the World” and Lady Gaga’s “Born this Way.” Performances are May 19 at 7:30 p.m. and May 20 at 4:30 p.m. For tickets or additional information, visit orlandogaychorus.org.
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et out your cabana shirts and join the Friends of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, June 9, for its premier fundraiser, Jeans & Jewels. This year’s event has a Hawaiian theme and will be held at the Winter Park Garden Club in Mead Gardens. Tickets are $75 per person and include gourmet food and beverages; festivities start at 7 p.m. Call 407.896.6700 x236 or visit FriendsOrlandoPhil.org to RSVP.
Gary C. Sain President and CEO, Visit Orlando Publisher, Orlando Arts Magazine
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n Monday, January 30, United Arts of Central Florida (UA) kicked off its 2012 collaborative fundraising campaign with a special celebration of the Central Florida arts community at Citrus Restaurant. Sponsored by PNC Wealth Management, the evening reception included gourmet cuisine, as well as performances by local cultural organizations.
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On February 8, Dario Moore (right), artistic director of the Center for Contemporary Dance, performed at the State Arts Day. After his performance, he had the opportunity to meet with key Florida legislators, including Senator Gary Siplin.
The Dr. Phillips Center construction fence was unveiled at a community celebration. From left: Jim Pugh, Jean Marc Allard, DPC President Kathy Ramsberger, Paul Mears III of Mears Transportation Group, Charles Carnes III and Roger Chapin.
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Millennium Middle School Fine Arts and Communication Magnet recently presented a production of Mulan, Jr. Actors included (from top left): Brandon Deuber, Jacob Bushey, Kayshala Pendleton and Madison Meltz.
ROLLY RAY REEL of Maitland took Best in Show, 3-D at the 45th Annual Osceola Art Festival, which was held February 17-18 at Valencia’s Osceola Campus in Kissimmee.
FROM LEFT: Ray White, PNC; Sara Van Arsdel, Orange County Regional History Center; and Marena Grant Morissey, Orlando Museum of Art.
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UA BOARD MEMBERs Commissioner Jennifer Thomson (right) and Linda Landman Gonzalez of the Orlando Magic.
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THE ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA’s Duo Sole was one of the groups that performed at UA’s campaign kick off.
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THE FLORIDA SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA performed at the unveiling of the fence, which features more than 480 pieces of artwork by local students.
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JOHN THURSBY from Ocala won Best in Show, 2-D at the Osceola Art Festival. More than 150 professional artists and local crafters participated.
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ome of the best artists in the world will converge in Orlando this spring for the third annual Snap! photography festival. It was created by organizer Patrick Kahn to celebrate the medium as a significant cultural art form. An event that’s unrivaled in scope, it attracts internationally acclaimed photographers, while student competitions, workshops, lectures and portfolio reviews appeal to beginners and those who want to improve their skills. The theme for this year is “Urban Wild,” and participants from around the globe include recording artist Moby; Miru Kim, Andrew Hetherington and Ben Lowry from New York; Russia’s Oleg Dou; Damien Blottiere from France; and Gabriel Wickbold from Brazil, among numerous others. Featuring select works from local photographers, Urban Wild Homegrown opens May 3 in conjunction with Orlando Museum of Art’s 1st Thursdays event and will be on view there through May 25. Anyone who wants a professional opinion can register for a Portfolio Review, which will take place May 5 at Urban ReThink. On May 6, United Arts of Central Florida is sponsoring a mixed-media Youth Workshop for teenagers. An artists’ reception with live entertainment kicks off the biggest weekend of the festival on Friday, May 11, while two fashion shows unveil looks inspired by this year’s artists on May 12. On Sunday, a family-friendly Mother’s Day event will showcase works from the Youth Workshop; attendees will receive a complimentary professional “Mom & I” portrait. Also, interactive workshops will take place throughout the day at Orange Studio on Mills Avenue. Back again this year is the popular Instant Snapification contest, for which entries must be digital photos that relate to this year’s theme, taken with a cell or smart phone. Images will be posted online for public judging. Photography students have a competition all their own, with Best in Show receiving a prize package worth $2,000 from Colonial Photo & Hobby. For more information, tickets and a complete schedule of events, visit snaporlando.com.
ON FEBRUARY 2, three-time Pulitzer Prizenominee and best-selling novelist Carl Hiaasen was in Winter Park to kick off Rollins College’s popular Winter With the Writers event. During this annual series, prominent authors share their work and expertise with Rollins students and the community.
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TWO THEATRe UCF ACTORS, Kevia Goins and Be Boyd, were recognized by the National Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival for their performances in the 2011 production of Gem of the Ocean.
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On January 21, the 2012 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions took place at Trinity Preparatory School. From left: Co-Director Swantje Levin; first-place winners R. Kenneth Stavert, Emily Duncan-Brown and Samantha Barnes; Encouragement Award winners Brittany Fouche and Matt Maness; and Co-Director Kathleen Miller.
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AN EARLY RESIDENT of maitland, Louis Dommerich will be included in a new exhibit at the Maitland Historical Museum.
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et a fresh look at the founders of one of Central Florida’s oldest cities when Art & History Museums— Maitland opens a new permanent exhibit this June. Maitland’s Legacies: Creativity & Innovation will consist of archival photographs, artifacts and documents that examine the lives of some of the area’s most influential residents. From the Waterhouse and Dommerich families to André Smith, Maitland’s Legacies reveals the cultural and economic contributions of these early pioneers and outlines how they mirror those in other American communities. An opening reception will take place June 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Please call 407.539.2181 or visit artandhistory.org for additional information.
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n May 19, head to the Orlando Science Center (OSC) for the opportunity to sample more than 100 fine wines at the second annual Science of Wine. Held from 7 to 10 p.m., the event will include presentations and workshops that address the science behind wine-making, as well as food pairing and other topics. Local restaurants will offer casual and gourmet food, and a silent auction will feature theme park and golf tickets, resort stays, food and wine experiences, and more. Tickets are $75 per person, $50 for OSC members. Sponsorships start at $1,500 and include a VIP champagne reception. Proceeds benefit OSC’s youth programs. Call Kathy Lopus at 407.514.2233 or email klopus@osc.org for tickets or more information.
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he Florida Writers Association recently gave Orlando author Patricia Charpentier a first-place Royal Palm Literary Award for her latest book, Eating an Elephant: Write Your Life One Bite at a Time. With a degree in journalism from Louisiana State University and a master’s degree in creative writing from the University of Central Florida, Charpentier is also a ghostwriter, teacher and speaker. The book highlights her Cajun roots as she guides readers through the process of writing their life stories; it can be purchased at writingyourlife. org and amazon.com.
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4 Hearts by Michael Munsey was included in the 2011 Orlando City ArtWorks Exhibition.
eginning June 11, the National Arts Program and Orlando City ArtWorks present the 9th Annual Orlando City ArtWorks Exhibition and contest for city employees and their families. Established in 1982, the National Arts Program holds annual exhibits in more than 450 cities, counties, airports, hospitals and other organizations that showcase the talent of the people who work there. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, a huge supporter of the program since its inception, will present the winners’ awards at a special ceremony in June. The exhibit will be on display through August 26 in the Terrace Gallery at City Hall. For more information, visit cityoforlando.net/arts.
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ON MAY 12 AND 13, the Polk Museum of Art hosts the 41st Annual MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire-by-the-Lake art festival.
Photo 59 by Josh Garrick is just one of the images in Monumental Monochrome at the Lake Eustis Museum of Art.
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n view through May 27 at the Lake Eustis Museum of Art, Monumental Monochrome: Josh Garrick & Jeff Pendergrass features dramatic images of ancient Greek ruins by Garrick and natural Florida fieldstone sculptures by Pendergrass. Garrick’s work centers on three new pieces that are 3 by 5 feet aluminum dibond, and includes other aluminum works, as well as digital photography and traditional silver gelatin prints. He took some of the images from the scaffolding and roof of the Parthenon, to which he was granted access during its current restoration. Pendergrass’ contemporary sculptures are made from natural stone and metal and explore the relationship between man and nature. For more information, call 352.483.2900 or visit LakeEustisMuseumofArt.org.
on’t miss the 41st Annual MIDFLORIDA Mayfaireby-the-Lake on May 12 and 13 on Lake Morton in Lakeland. Presented by the Polk Museum of Art, the event has become one of the area’s premier art festivals. The juried show takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature work by more than 150 artists that ranges from paintings to sculptures to jewelry. Festivities include live entertainment and kids activities and admission is free. Mayfaire Saturday Night kicks off at 5 p.m. on May 12 at the Lake Mirror Promenade with live music and fireworks. In addition, the 33rd Annual Mayfaire Classic 5K Road Race & Walk will begin at 7 p.m. at Lake Mirror Center. Admission to the museum will be free both days. For more information, call 863.688.7743 or visit PolkMuseumofArt.org/Mayfaire2012.
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On the Fence
Dr. Phillips Center Unveils Student-Designed Construction Fence.
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he Dr. Phillips Center construction fence has an exciting new look, courtesy of Central Florida K-12 students and Mears Transportation Group. Through a coordinated project between the Center and area schools, students created artwork representing what the performing arts mean to them. The more than 480 pieces will surround the construction site for the next three years. This community outreach initiative is only the precursor to what the Center promises will be robust arts education programming, supporting its mission to be a vital resource for artistic learning, creativity and community building. The Center’s educational initiatives will be designed to add a new dimension to what is currently available, leveraging
More than 480 pieces of art by local students are showcased on the Dr. Phillips Center construction fence.
local resources with the latest technology and delivering new collaborative learning opportunities for ages from 3 to 103. “In partnership with arts groups, technology
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companies and businesses in our region, we will ensure our arts education programming serves a local audience, while also distinguishing our community as the epicenter of arts learning,” says Kathy Ramsberger, Dr. Phillips Center president. “We are very fortunate to have the support of companies like Mears Transportation Group, and we look forward to engaging with the broader corporate community once we begin our full arts education programming.” Paul Mears III, president and director of Mears Transportation Group, says, “Our giving is focused on exposing kids to things they otherwise wouldn’t get to do and helping them to succeed. We’re proud to play a role in bringing this outstanding facility to reality.”
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Investing in Success by Linda L andman Gonz al ez
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If we study history, we almost always find that the catalyst for greatness starts with people. What is the Renaissance without the Medicis? There is a consensus that the Renaissance began in Florence, Italy, in the 14th century. Many trace its origins to the social and civic realities of Florence at the time: its political structure; the patronage of its dominant family, the Medicis; and the migration of Greek scholars and texts to Italy following the fall of Constantinople at the hands of the Ottomans. How did the Medicis contribute to the rebirth of art and culture in the 14th century? Through their investment in the arts! Since ancient times, patronage of the arts has been instrumental in the success of communities, cities and civilizations. This is best illustrated in reference to medieval and Renaissance Europe, though patronage can also be traced in feudal Japan, the traditional Southeast Asian kingdoms and elsewhere. While sponsorship of artists and the commissioning of artwork is the bestknown aspect of the patronage system,
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hat makes a city healthy, wealthy and successful? Why are some cities more successful than others? Is it their location? Is it the weather or the topography? Can it be the political climate? Some might say that it is all of the above and would certainly reference other contributing factors. Although I do not disagree that it takes many things to make it happen, I do believe that the most important element is the people.
Linda Landman Gonzalez, board vice chair and search committee chair, United Arts of Central Florida
other disciplines also benefited from patronage. This kind of system continues across many fields of the arts. Though the nature of the sponsors has changed— from churches to charitable foundations, and from aristocrats to plutocrats—the term patronage still exists. It simply refers to direct support (often financial) of an artist by, for example, grants. In this issue, we recognize, celebrate and thank our region’s “patron saints of the arts.” This community owes so much to their support. They give us an economic edge. They are committed and devoted to the arts and the growth and vitality of our future. They have invested in our success as a region through their investment in the arts. Orlando ARts MAGAZINE May/June 2012
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Robert L. Lynch, president and CEO of Americans for the Arts, begins his “Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Cultural Organizations and Their Audiences” study by stating that “The Arts Mean Business.” He goes on to say that “leaders who care about community and economic development can feel good about choosing to invest in the arts.” Former President of the United States Conference of Mayors, Douglas H. Palmer, wrote, “Mayors understand the connection between the arts industry and city revenues.” Besides providing thousands of jobs, the arts generate billions in the economic revitalization of our nation’s cities. We believe that those who invest in United Arts of Central Florida and the organizations that it supports are our community patrons. They are the people who invest in an industry that supports jobs, generates government revenue and is the cornerstone of tourism. They invest in our vision to be a world-class city and they invest in success. These patron saints make us healthy and successful.
Linda Landman Gonzalez Vice President of Community Relations and Government Affairs Orlando Magic Board Vice Chair Search Committee Chair United Arts of Central Florida
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he focus of United Arts is to nurture and strengthen the creative spirit for both arts organizations and individuals in our community. We do this by providing opportunities that reinforce why The Arts Matter™—everything from educating teachers and principals about reasons why your child’s arts experiences help to develop creative and critical thinking, to giving grants that keep the lights on at your most-cherished arts organizations. You can be a part of the artistic growth of our children, our economy and our community by performing an act of philanthropy. Save the date and help us celebrate The Art of Giving, June 1-17. Please give for the arts at TheArtsMatter.com.
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here can you find information about family-friendly arts events happening this weekend, local calls for artists, last-minute cultural deals and discounts, or an artsinspired video or photo? Look no further than United Arts of Central Florida’s Facebook and Twitter pages. Social media is vital in making nonprofit organizations and their events easily accessible to the community. United Arts prides itself on being active and engaged in the digital world through a host of social networking outlets. Connect with us!
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Democratizing the Arts United Arts’ artist Development Grants Help Make the Arts AVAILABLE TO All. C o mp iled by Ma ry Pa t rick Giraulo
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ne of the difficulties faced by any playwright is finding venues willing to present new work,” says Joseph Reed Hayes, a local playwright and one of this year’s Artist Development Grantees through United Arts of Central Florida (UA) (see inset). “Getting past the personal preferences, taste and budget of a single artistic director to get a new play produced is difficult at the best of times.” But Hayes has an idea to help playwrights get their work in front of wider audiences. It also provides inexpensive and convenient arts experiences for all.
Diane Ragsdale, a blogger on Arts Journal.com, may have had artists such as Hayes in mind when she wrote, “In ten or twenty more years, does the nonprofit arts and culture sector want to be like the U.S. education system: excellent art for rich people and mediocrity, lack of resources and lack of opportunity for everyone else? Like most universities, do we want to limit our reach to those that have the time, money, privilege, proximity and courage/comfort … to access us at our venues? Or do we want to collaborate as a sector with the goal of making it possible for anyone to have affordable (online,
2012 grantee Tracy Burke will take her paintings in new directions: “The potential breakthroughs a new series offers are incredibly rewarding ... not affected by marketability, but born out of true creative process.”
Both education and the arts are on the cusp of change: amateur enthusiasts for just about any subject can find free lectures on iTunes U from major colleges and other providers. Podcasts, similarly, are free or low-cost. ... More and more, quality experiences are available online for anyone who’s interested. big-screen, small-screen, gaming system, etc.) access to high-quality arts education and performances?” Both education and the arts are on the cusp of change: amateur enthusiasts for just about any subject can find free
lectures on iTunes U from major colleges and other providers. Podcasts, similarly, are free or low-cost. The Metropolitan Opera has an Opera on Demand app for the iPad with a monthly subscription or per-opera rental, and groups such as the Orlando ARts MAGAZINE May/June 2012
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National Theatre of Scotland and productions like NYC’s Better Left Unsaid use online streaming. More and more, quality experiences are available online for anyone who’s interested. Hayes isn’t new to the online-arts scene. In 2010 he leveraged his decades of experience in audio/video engineering and website design to craft a new opportunity for the Jazz on Edge concert series, in which musicians play original compositions. Instead of sinking resources into
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ften self-employed, artists don’t get many chances to take a step back to recharge or change direction. Arts administrators who work for nonprofits are in the same boat. Artist Development Grants can be a much-needed shot in the arm for both. Grantees might meet with a mentor, attend a class or take on a project that enhances their skills.
2011 grantee Brian Carlson photographed residents in the Palms Trailer Park in Orlando to inspire community pride. He says, “This has got to be the most important and special thing I’ve ever done in my career.”
an expensive venue, he hosted the performances in his home with a small audience, whose donations helped pay the musicians, and broadcast them live over the Web. He called them House Concerts. So far, the videos have been watched more than 13,000 times. House Theater (housetheaterproject. com) is the next incarnation, partly funded through an Artist Development Grant. Hayes will use local actors to restage his first play, A Little Crazy, on May 26 and 27 and June 2 and 3. Audiences will be
able to chat live via Facebook and Twitter during the play. In the normal process of submitting scripts to theaters, Hayes says, “much more time is spent researching and submitting scripts than actually presenting plays to an audience. It teaches me nothing about what succeeds or fails in my writing—that comes from doing the work, and hearing an audience’s reaction.” By streaming online, Hayes hopes to reach more people, even those who have never experienced a live play. In other words, the arts, for everyone.
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rtists and arts administrators who work in the visual or performing arts, media or literature in Lake, Orange, Osceola or Seminole counties are eligible for grants through United Arts of Central Florida. Individual artists can apply for an Artist Development Grant of up to $2,500 ($1,000 for emerging artists) for a project or training in 2013 (some group projects are eligible). Administrators can get up to $500 to attend a class or conference through the Arts Administrator Grant. The grant period is February 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014. In 2012, 24 artists and arts administrators were awarded a total of $32,099. Guidelines and applications will be available at tinyurl.com/artistgrant in August. Free informational workshops will be held on August 18 at Urban ReThink and September 8 at CityArts Factory (reservations are required), and applications are due October 11 at 5 p.m. For more information, contact Mary Patrick Giraulo at Mary@UnitedArts.cc or 407.628.0333 x232.
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2012 Artist Development Grantees Ceramics — Elizabeth Maupin Dance — Larissa Humiston Multimedia — Jessica Earley Music — Dawn Edwards Narrative Nonfiction — Amy Green Painting — Tracy Burke, John Carollo, Shirley Fox, Orit Reuben Photography — Jay Flynn, Rick Lang, Cindy Murray, Dawn Roe Playwriting — Joseph Reed Hayes Puppetry — Rebekah Lane Sculpture — Maxwell Hartley Theater — Courtney Helen Grile, Kraig Kelsey, Beth Marshall, Julie Woods-Robinson 2012 Arts Administrator Grantees Autumn Ames Arts & Cultural Alliance of Central Florida Kathy Lopus Orlando Science Center Beth Miller Mount Dora Center for the Arts George Wallace Orlando Fringe Watch UA’s Facebook page for news about grantee projects.
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The Cooler Side of Science Orlando science center launches a new web show geared toward kids. By Michael Haun
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“Science really struggles to engage kids of this age,” says Mike Lowe, director of marketing at OSC. So the show sets out to highlight “the cooler side of science.” Its executive producer, Will Rodriguez, says there are amazing things happening at OSC and beyond that many kids (and quite a few adults) might not recognize as science. The show not only takes viewers behind the scenes of some of OSC’s most intriguing exhibits, but also includes everything from outdoor excursions to tours of local companies that incorporate science in their everyday operations. “The kids went to EA Sports and talked to folks there about what it’s like to have a career designing video games,” Rodriguez says. “They’re finding that the stuff they think is really cool has a lot do with science … and that it isn’t just for geeks—science can be really fun.” Interviews with industry professionals are a key component to the programming. Rodriguez himself is a media guru and founder of iZonOrlando.com, which features more than two dozen local Web show series. OSC partnered with
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laying video games is pretty cool. Making a living playing video games is, well, pretty awesome–—especially to middle-school students. So it’s little wonder that gaming–—and the technology behind it——are frequent topics of a new Web show from the Orlando Science Center (OSC). “Science: Behind the Scenes” has been designed specifically for children ages 11 to 14, with one goal: to get them excited about science.
covering everything from gaming to wildlife, the Orlando Science Center’s new Web show, “Science Behind the Scenes,” is designed to get middle-school students excited about science.
Rodriguez and his team to create “Science: Behind the Scenes.” The premiere episode featured an array of attention-grabbing topics, from a virtual reality sphere built for the ultimate gaming experience, to a close encounter with a turtle so ugly that its appearance is said to be deadly. An ensemble cast of local middle-school students acted as hosts and came up with the questions posed to OSC experts and guests. The young cast—and its youthful perspective—is part of the series’ design. Lowe says that it’s important that kids of this age can easily relate to the show. While future episodes will feature new casts, each one will follow a similar format. Since its premiere earlier this year, the show has been viewed several thousand times. Rodriguez hopes that online viewers Orlando ARts MAGAZINE May/June 2012
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will be inspired to make the trip to OSC, which offers four floors of interactive exhibits, giant-screen films, planetarium shows, and live programming. For OSC, the show is a new tool it can use in the virtual world to further its real-world mission: inspiring science learning for life. “We want kids to watch this and say, ‘Wow, I didn’t even know that was science,’” Lowe explains. “We really want to light a fire under them.” Episodes of “Science: Behind the Scenes” can be seen at izonorlando.com, and new shows are scheduled to be released monthly. For more information about OSC, please call 407.514.2000 or visit osc.org. Michael Haun is a freelance writer based in Orlando.
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Searching for Solutions A new event at Urban ReThink Approaches Community Issues with Creativity. By Sandra Carr
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As Urban ReThink’s Lead Field Ambassador, McCambridge-Thomas works to bring together local thinkers from various arenas. Collaboration is a hallmark of the Thornton Park business, which functions as a coworking space by day and a venue for a variety of local events and activities in the evenings. The purpose of collide•scope is to encourage interaction among both participants and attendees. For each event, she recruits at least three people who have different areas of expertise and tasks them with creating a group presentation about a specific topic. Presenters can choose any format—from a lecture or a discussion to a performance or even a walking tour—but they only have one week to put it together. “I generally choose people who are on the cutting edge or trying new things with a broad and open background, history and knowledge,” she says. “I pick people that are extremely busy and brilliant and don’t have a lot of extra time, but have different backgrounds and can add their own spice to the mix.” The first collide•scope was held in February and focused on exploring an effective way to communicate the importance of safety as it concerns
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n the second Monday of every other month, a panel of professionals with diverse backgrounds can be found at Urban ReThink, where they host thought-provoking discussions about social issues affecting Orlando. Dubbed collide•scope, the program was launched earlier this year by local artist Anna McCambridge-Thomas, who wanted to encourage informed and honest discourse about problems in the community.
Collide•scope brings together people with diverse backgrounds in order to initiate thoughtful conversation about social issues impacting the Orlando community.
motorists sharing local roads with cyclists and pedestrians, as well as the respect that needs to flourish within this coexistence. Participants were Sarah Blacksher with Lure Design, Loreen Bobo from the Florida Department of Transportation and Mighk Wilson from the Florida Bicycle Association. They created two different skits about motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, which featured conversations that could potentially take place after a car comes too close to, cuts off or causes an accident with a cyclist or pedestrian. Lure Design also produced imagery that complemented the presentation. “One of the main ideas was to bring the audience into the conversation and have a discussion afterwards. To my delight, people were asking really good questions, making suggestions and Orlando ARts MAGAZINE May/June 2012
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keeping the conversation going for quite awhile and gave everybody something to think about beyond what they had seen. Urban ReThink is giving back to the community by having interesting and engaging events such as collide•scope where people can learn, participate and help make our community better.” The next collide•scope will be held June 11 at 6:25 p.m. at Urban ReThink. Admission is free for members and $5 for nonmembers, with proceeds benefiting Urban Think! Foundation programs. For more information, call 407.704.6895 or visit urbanrethink.com. Sandra Carr is a freelance writer who contributes to the Orlando Sentinel and other publications.
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Unlocking the Mind Orlando Museum of Art Reaches Out to the Special Needs Community. By Kevin Frit z
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Based on the success of Art’s the Spark @ OMA, which brings Alzheimer’s patients and others suffering memory loss to the museum, Clayton launched Creative Connections to invite special needs children in grades 3 to 8 and their families to experience the world of art. The tours are limited to 20 people and take place the first Sunday of the month. Volunteer guides address both realistic and abstract artworks, which showcase animals, people, and landscapes and are chosen specifically for the audience. The guides use the same syntax they employ with other school children who visit the museum; the idea is to help make a connection between the students and the art. “It is not therapy,” Clayton says, “but it can be therapeutic. Who knows what art could unlock?” Clayton says she borrowed the idea for community-access programs from her colleagues in New York at the Museum of Modern Art. A local advisory board—consisting of representatives from the Center for Autism and Related Diseases (CARD) at the University of Central Florida, the Rollins College Department for Disabled Students, Morning Star School and Easter
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otal community access. That is the goal of Jan Clayton, associate curator of adult programs for the Orlando Museum of Art (OMA), who debuted the Creative Connections program for developmentally disabled students in March. Clayton, who has been with OMA for more than 25 years, says the new initiative is part of her plan to develop community-access programs for a whole new visitor. “Art is not just for the elite,” she says. “Art speaks to all people of all ages, and all economic levels.”
Orlando Museum of Art recently launched a new program designed to enable developmentally disabled children and their families to enjoy the museum.
Seals—helped design Creative Connections and will also assist in conducting the tours. The tours are private and are held in an area that is closed to the public, allowing families a chance to explore the museum without any hesitation. “It’s an exclusive tour for the parents, siblings and students. This is what parents are looking for,” she says. “It’s an idyllic situation to get out on a Sunday, see some art, interact and grab some lunch.” CARD President Christa Lublin, whose 8-year-old son Alex was diagnosed with autism when he was 4, says Creative Connections is an idea that is a long time in coming for the Orlando area. “This program gives us the time to relax and enjoy as a family without worries,” she says, noting that participants are surrounded by others who experience the same dayto-day challenges. The museum’s new initiative is perfect for Alex, adds Lublin. Orlando ARts MAGAZINE May/June 2012
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“Usually this kind of environment is not accessible for him to enjoy, but this program funnels down to what he needs. It’s an amazing concept—and it works. He appreciated the art and talked about it.” The tours begin with sketching, which Clayton says has a calming effect and helps students gain focus. After exploring the artwork, which includes questions and the encouragement of dialogue, the tour ends by having participants make their own landscapes. “It helps build self-esteem,” Clayton says of the studio time at the end. “They leave with something that they can say they created at the art museum.” The next Creative Connections take place May 6 and June 3 at 11:30 a.m. For more information or to register, call 407.896.4231 or visit omart.org. Kevin Fritz is a marketing professional and president of Fritz Communications, LLC.
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Sequence One, 2009, James Siena, Relief print on arches, 17" x 13"
Magic Moon and Catfish, 2002, Ke Francis, Woodcut, 24" x 24"
Green Jetty, from the portfolio O-Lando-O, 2011, Carmon Coangelo, Letterpress, relief, digital and color pencil on paper, 20" x 16"
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An exhibition at The Mennello Museum of American Art pays homage to the craft of printmaking.
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or the past 20 years, the University of Central Florida has nurtured Flying Horse Editions, a collaborative research studio committed to creating significant works of art by leading and emerging artists who fuse traditional and innovative printmaking processes. Now, an exhibition at The Mennello Museum of American Art celebrates the legacy of the printing press, as well as Flying Horse Editions' artistry of printmaking techniques and bookmaking craftsmanship. Since German Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press in 1440, the process of transferring ink to paper has continued to evolve and integrate the latest technology. Artists come to Flying Horse Editions to work in the media of intaglio, woodcut, lithography, letterpress and silkscreen, resulting in highly collectible, limited-edition, handcrafted
fine art prints and books. There are only a dozen or so fine art publishing houses in the country, and Flying Horse Editions is one of the most distinguished on the East Coast. In addition to prints, books and related objects, IMPRINTS: 20 Years of Flying Horse Editions will include an installation of videos about different printmaking processes. Plus, the UCF Print Collective will transform one of the museum’s galleries into a print studio, where a series of workshops geared toward both children and adults will be held throughout the summer. On May 10, Flying Horse Editions’ regular Letterpress Happy Hour will take place at the museum from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees will be able to view IMPRINTS, as well as create hand-printed works of art in the print studio. Admission is free for members, $5 for nonmembers, and includes a drink ticket.
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Bewitching Ritual I, 2005, Yuji Hiratsuka, Woodcut, 20" x 15"
Bourbon, 2008, Ridley Howard, Water-based silkscreen, 9" x 12"
Imprints: 20 Years of Flying Horse Editions May 1 to August 12 The Mennello Museum of American Art 407.246.4278 • mennellomuseum.com
City States Harlem, 2011, Matt Nolen, Digital print, etching, embossing and clay, 20" x 16"
Caballo Volador Series, 2010, Therman Statom, Silkscreen on glass with objects, 16" x 16" x 3" Orlando ARts MAGAZINE May/June 2012
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Like Air, 2010, Nathan Redwood, Monotype and collograph, 24" x 16"
A Taste of France
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the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens has your passport to the authentic paris.
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isitors to the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens can get a taste of the real Paris at a new exhibition that reveals the intimate side of the City of Light. Opening May 22, Parisian Affair: The Art of André Renoux introduces viewers to sights and textures that capture the essence of the city as revealed by the man who is best known as the father of the Urban Realist movement in France. That term often refers to art that depicts everyday scenes and objects in a true-to-life manner. André Renoux (19392002) did this to perfection, capturing
the charm of Paris since the 1960s by documenting its cityscapes. His focus was not on its architectural monuments, but on the more intimate landmarks of daily life and its environs—a glimpse into a private courtyard, delicacies in a storefront window, a table setting in an out-of-the-way bistro. Renoux studied at the École des Arts Décoratifs in Nice and the École des Arts Modernes in Paris. His award-winning work has been exhibited throughout the United States and around the world. He is considered a French national treasure, Orlando ARts MAGAZINE May/June 2012
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and his works can be found in such quintessential institutions as the French Ministry of Tourism and the French National Railway. Parisian Affair will include a selection of original oil paintings, lithographs and hand-painted wine bottles from the Sebastian Collection. Visitors will learn about the lithography process through an interactive display, and can try their hand at sketching a still-life scene from one of Renoux’s paintings. The exhibition runs through September 23 and is included in regular museum admission.
Restaurant “La Cafetière” à Paris, c. 2000, oil, 14.75" x 14.75"
Restaurant “Le Caveau du Palais”, c. 1996, oil, 27.25" x 23.5"
Parisian Affair: The Art of André Renoux May 22 to September 23 Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens 407.647.6294 • polasek.org
Café de Flore à Paris, c. 1998, oil, 17.5" x 17.25"
Le 52 Faubourg Saint Martin, c. 1998, oil, 19" x 14" Orlando ARts MAGAZINE May/June 2012
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Anything Goes Expect the unexpected—and the unfiltered—at the 21st Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival.
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Hailing from Tokyo, the trio Osara Soup will bring its unique brand of physical comedy to the Orlando Fringe Festival, where international performers make up 25 percent of the acts.
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rom a nationally recognized a cappella act that got its start here years ago to a 77-year-old wisecracking, bisexual ukulele player to family-friendly entertainment and activities, the 21st annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival offers something for everyone. Running May 16-28 this year, the 13-day festival has more acts than ever, with 82 ticketed performances. The lineup promises to be wildly creative and diverse, in keeping with the festival’s mission to offer 100 percent unjuried, uncensored and accessible theatre, music, dance and art for all tastes and ages. Orlando ARts MAGAZINE May/June 2012
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“We don’t screen our performers or their shows, so it’s truly ‘anything goes,’” says General Manager George Wallace. “We fill the festival on a lottery basis, and we received more than 120 applications this year. As always, 100 percent of all box office ticket sales go directly to the performers.”
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Now a nationally acclaimed a capPella group, Orlando-based Toxic Audio got its start at the 1998 Orlando Fringe Festival. Fans can catch their show for just $11.
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Fine Arts graduate from the University of Central Florida, is writing, producing and performing at Fringe for the first time. Similarly, new producer Cole NeSmith is presenting Connected: An Interactive Experience with help from a $1,000 scholarship awarded by veteran Fringe producers Dewey Chaffee and Douglas McGeoch of the popular Screw You Review. “His show is a lot of what Fringe is about,” says Marinaccio. “It’s an original, experimental theater piece, mixing eclectic styles and innovative technological audience interaction.”
successful television writing careers in Los Angeles to present their original production 4 Truths & a Lie. Five storytellers will provide a 6 to 8 minute narrative from their lives, based on a theme suggested by the host. However, one of them is “lying through their teeth,” and it’s up to the audience to decide who. The storytellers and themes change at each performance, so each one is different. 9/11—We Will Never Forget is a oneman show about the different ways that people who were impacted by September 11 are dealing with it more than a decade later. Jason Nettle, a recent Master of
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While the concept of the festival remains the same, it has some new components, including a revamped website, an updated logo and new tagline, ‘Creativity. Creating. Community.’ That community includes a wide array of local and international participants, as well as those who have performed in the festival numerous times and others who will be making their debut this year. “We’re excited to offer lots of new acts,” he says, “and so, so many old favorites are coming back.” One of those Fringe veterans is Toxic Audio, an a cappella group that got its start at the 1998 festival and went on to perform off-Broadway, win the prestigious Drama Desk Award and headline in Las Vegas. “They’re all voice, with no instrumental backup, and they’re amazing,” says Wallace. “One guy actually ‘plays the drums’ with his voice. And you can see them here at the Fringe for just $11. That’s fantastic.” Michael Marinaccio, the new festival producer (see “From Performer to Producer,” page 35) considers Toxic Audio a great illustration of the power of Fringe. “They truly got their start here and have gone on to become our most successful act. Their return is a homecoming, and it drives home what we do—give artists an outlet to explore their creativity in an inexpensive way. Without a vehicle like the Fringe, groups like Toxic Audio might not exist.” Another returning favorite is 2011 Best Fringe Show winner Dog-Powered Robot, a hilarious, kitschy show incorporating cardboard robots, puppets, music, dramatic lighting, dance and, of course, a dog. “In my view, this is the next show that’s going to take off,” says Marinaccio. “Last year, their 100-seat venue sold out nearly every show, and they’re moving to a 320-seat venue this year.” Among the many new shows is I Married a Nun, which features cabaretstyle wisecracks and observations from 77-year-old ukulele-playing D’yan Forest. The saucy senior sprinkles her confessional monologue with “risqué-yethomey” comedy that drives home her message about the importance of not pigeon-holing people based on appearance, age or gender. Former Orlando residents and husband-and-wife team Brian Bradley and Audrey Kearns take a break from their
Festival favorite Dog-Powered Robot had to move its show to a larger venue for 2012 after selling out at last year’s event.
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“Mad TV” actor Michael McDonald performs in 5 Truths and a Lie in Los Angeles. Don’t miss the shorter version featuring local storytellers.
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Theater, dance and music aren’t the only genres found here; Visual Fringe celebrates a variety of media by showcasing local artists.
Australian writer and performer Martin Dockery is a hit on the international Fringe circuit. He will present his latest one-man show and first fictional monologue, Bursting into Flames, at Orlando’s 2012 festival.
The only 77-year-old on this year’s roster, D’yan Forest shares her unique brand of humor and talent on the ukulele during her first Orlando Fringe Festival appearance.
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Cole NeSmith makes his Fringe debut with an original, experimental theatrical show called Connected: An Interactive Experience.
From storytelling to facepainting and everything in between, Kids Fringe offers a wide variety of free activities on festival weekends.
Adding to the eclectic vibe is Visual Fringe, a festival-wide installation of artworks that are also available for purchase. The main focus of this component is to provide an outlet for artists to push beyond their normal medium, subject matter and comfort zone. The outdoor stage in Loch Haven Park offers the gamut of free entertainment, from live music, dance and theater to poetry smack-downs. Conveniently located next door to the stage is the infamous Orlando Fringe Festival Beer Tent, where several show staffers began their Fringe careers as volunteers. Kids Fringe has its own venue this year at the The Mennello Museum of American Art, and features free, family-friendly entertainment on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attractions include
“Twenty five percent of our slots are reserved for international acts ... Without the Fringe, most people would have no opportunity to see these performers from places like the U.K., Australia and Japan. We’re bringing that international cultural experience to you.” ——George Wallace, general manager former on the international Fringe circuit, but Dockery’s first performance in any fringe festival was here in 2009, when he won “Best of Fest” awards for his Wanderlust show. Canadian playwright T.J. Dawe has directed and performed shows at more than 80 festivals worldwide. His insightful, humorous observations on male-female relations earned him the “Best Male Performer” award at the 2002 Orlando Fringe. Influenced by Spalding Gray and George Carlin, Dawe has been likened to Jerry Seinfeld and Eric Bogosian. Although he uses elements of stand-up comedy, his shows are very theatrical, using music and physical theater to explore serious subjects. Also providing international flavor will be the Orlando School of Cultural Dance, which presents African-American dance and drumming, and Canadian Melanie Gall’s The Sparrow and the Mouse: Creating the Music of Edith Piaf, a tribute to France’s most iconic singer. The show details the relationship between Piaf and her half-sister, Simone, conjuring images of the streets of Paris and moving listeners to tears from the sheer beauty of Gall’s operatically trained soprano voice.
dance, music and storytelling on the firstever dedicated Kids Fringe stage, as well as hands-on activities, crafts, workshops, a bounce house and face painting. “Our new logo and tagline say it all,” says Wallace. We feel community is such a big piece of what we do—we are a festival for everyone. We invite the community to come celebrate the arts with us.” Fringe Festival takes place from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Adults must purchase a Fringe button for $8 to enter any show, which range from free to $11 (prices are set by the performers). Tickets are available on the festival website and at the box offices (located in the lower lobby of the Lowndes Shakespeare Center and the back lobby of Orlando Repertory Theatre) from 4 p.m. to midnight on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to midnight on weekends. There is no admission fee for Kids Fringe, Visual Fringe or to hang out on the lawn. For more information and a schedule of shows, call 407.648.0077 or visit orlandofringe.org. Nancy Curry is an Orlando-based freelance writer specializing in the arts and emerging technologies. Orlando ARts MAGAZINE May/June 2012
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The Fringe also presents a particularly international flavor this year, according to Wallace. “Twenty five percent of our slots are reserved for international acts, with 25 percent national and 50 percent local. Without the Fringe, most people would have no opportunity to see these performers from places like the U.K., Australia and Japan. We’re bringing that international cultural experience to you.” One such import is Japanese performance artist Yanomi, who returns to Fringe as part of the Osara Soup trio. She will direct and perform in its My Exploding Family show, a physical comedy that tells the story of a super strange family. Australian writer and performer Martin Dockery returns to Orlando Fringe with Bursting into Flames, his first fictional monologue. He’s now a popular per-
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n November, Michael Marinaccio was named festival producer. The veteran Fringe performer has served numerous roles over the course of 17 consecutive years: producer, actor, performer and writer. “I have such great passion for the Fringe, it’s really a dream job for me.” Marinaccio, who grew up on Long Island, NY, wasn’t bitten by the performing bug until college. “My first semester, I took an acting class because I thought it would be an easy credit,” he says. “But a switch went off with me, people said I was good at it and my teacher handed me audition notices.” He came to Orlando in 1994 to study theater at University of Central Florida, then moved to New York before coming back to Orlando. He proceeded to start Impact Productions with his good friend Todd Kimbro, another perennial Fringe artist. During the past five years, Marinaccio has been concentrating on directing, including productions at Mad Cow Theatre and Orlando Repertory Theatre. He’s excited to take the reins at Orlando Fringe and hopes to expand the festival. A recent partnership with Clear Channel Communications led to the biggest marketing campaign in Fringe history. “We’re developing an iPhone app and expanding our reach through Twitter, Facebook and other social media,” he says. “We’re really trying to move Fringe into the 21st century.”
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Patron Saints of the Arts The arts are alive and well in central florida, thanks to generous donors. by Denise Bat es Enos
University of Florida theater program and nearly every other visual and performing arts organization. She says that her enthusiasm for the arts comes in part from
a childhood that was utterly lacking in cultural exposure. She grew up in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, a place whose biggest claim to fame, she says, is that it’s
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hat do Michelangelo Buonarroti, Leonard Da Vinci and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart have in common— besides being artistic geniuses? None of them could have created their masterworks without sponsorship from the individuals who supported them. For centuries, kings and queens, popes and bishops, landed gentry and noblemen sponsored artistic endeavors of all kinds, and the arts simply could not have existed without their patronage. The same is true today, with people from all walks of life contributing what they can to keep the arts alive. Central Florida is blessed with its own artssupporting “royalty,” and the undisputed queen of them all is the beloved Harriett Lake. Ms. Lake’s generosity has benefited a broad range of cultural groups in the area, from the Orlando Shakespeare Theater (OST) to the Orlando Ballet to the
Last year, Central Florida philanthropist Harriett Lake accepted the John Young History Maker Past Award from the Historical Society of Central Florida on behalf of her late husband, Hy Lake.
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and culture at a young age is critical to fostering an ongoing love for and support of them. “I think that’s where Marc and I really want to focus on the arts: educating the children,” says Sharon. It’s worked for their own kids; after years of bringing them to museums and cultural events wherever the family traveled, the habit stuck. “As much as they groused about it as teenagers, today as adults, that’s the first thing they do when they travel,” laughs Sharon. The gift to OPO is “the largest in our history, and we are tremendously grateful,” says Executive Director David Schillhammer. “As we prepare to launch our 20th anniversary season, the Hagles understand that it can be a celebration of the past, but we also must look to the future and there are a lot of challenges ahead.” Of course, one of the biggest challenges that any arts organizations faces is funding, which is why generous patrons are so essential to their survival. Schillhammer notes that endowments, such as the one established by Kenneth and Ann Hicks Murrah, are critical. “They’ve established a fund to endow the principal timpani chair in perpetuity,” he says. Kenneth says that he and Ann chose to endow the principal timpani chair because Ann loves the instrument’s sound and because they recognize the contributions of the current timpani chair, Carl Rendek. “He’s not only the principal for that big drum, but he’s also [OPO’s] production manager. And we admire the untiring work on his part in that position, as well as being an outstanding musician,” says
Local arts patrons Marc and Sharon Hagle are passionate about arts education.
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the home of Lebanon bologna. It was during the Great Depression, and there was little emphasis on, and even less money for, the arts. “Now I’m trying to make up for it; that’s the reason I want to go to all these things,” Lake says of her near-constant presence at local cultural events. She feels called to support arts and culture in any way she can: “I have to support the arts; there are groups of us who do, and God bless them.” And she certainly does have some esteemed company; many local individuals have made their artistic mark by acting as benefactors for Orlando’s thriving arts and cultural scene. The region’s patron saints include: Margie Pabst; Marc and Sharon Hagle; Bryce West; Kenneth and Ann Hicks Murrah; John and Rita Lowndes; Hal Kantor (the law firm, Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor, Reed, P.A., is also a generous arts donor); Frank Santos and Dan Dantin; Jim and Alexis Pugh; Allan and Kelly Ginsburg; Clarence Otis and Jackie Bradley; Robert and Tricia Earl; Craig Ustler; James Lussler; and Judy Albertson, to name just a few. One generous couple, Marc and Sharon Hagle, recently donated $750,000 to the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra (OPO), its largest gift to date, and they’re committed to supporting Central Florida’s artistic endeavors, now and into the future. “The arts are the cornerstone of culture,” says Marc. The Hagles, both of whom were exposed to the arts at a young age—Sharon took music, vocal and dance lessons as a child, and Marc played percussion instruments through college— believe that introducing people to arts
Kenneth and Ann Hicks Murrah established a fund to endow the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra’s principal timpani chair, a position that is currently held by Carl Rendek.
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Kenneth, who was first introduced to the area’s cultural offerings as a Boy Scout (his troop leader was Rollins swimming instructor Fleet Peeples, for whom Fleet Peeples Park is named) in the late 1940s, when his troop was charged with the task of opening doors for patrons of the Bach Festival at Rollins College. As an adult, he began donating his time and dollars to the Festival, as well as to the Cornell Fine Arts Museum, the Winter Park Historical Association and the Winter Park Library. Kenneth recently donated the historic citrus labels that he and his late wife, Rachel, had collected to the Orange County Regional History Center (OCRHC) so that current and future generations of Central Florida residents and visitors can learn about the region’s agricultural roots. “We are very grateful for the Murrahs’ generous donation, giving us one of the largest citrus label collections in the state,” says Sarah Van Arsdel, OCRHC’s executive director. “It’s arts and culture patrons like the Murrahs that give Central Florida the depth of offerings that do so much to make our community so unique.” Sibille H. Pritchard, president of Orlando Ballet’s board of directors, agrees that supporters are what keep the doors open, the lights on and performers on the stage. “Our patrons are very important to the Orlando Ballet, not only from the point of view of providing financial resources, but also for their passion and reaffirmation of the high quality of art produced by our company,” she says.
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John Neusaenger of Orlando Federal Credit Union gives Van Arsdel $25,000 from the bank for the History Center.
o be sure, individuals have been and continue to be incredibly generous to the arts and cultural community. But businesses, too, recognize that a healthy and vibrant cultural life is important for a healthy and vibrant community. Arts offerings “attract business growth,” says Marc Hagle, noting that many companies place a high importance on such factors in order to attract and retain employees, especially if they’re looking to relocate and view arts and culture as enticements for employees who will also have to relocate. Many Central Florida businesses regularly and generously donate to a variety of organizations. Sibille Pritchard cites the Orlando Magic, Walt Disney World Co., Darden and the Ivanhoe Foundation as ongoing benefactors for Orlando Ballet. Those, along with many others, including Bank of America, Publix, Orlando Federal Credit Union and Computer Systems for Professionals, support numerous area cultural organizations. And, of course, a number of companies were among the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts’ founding donors. These companies know that it’s smart business to nurture the cultural health of the communities in which they’re located, and the communities of which their employees are a part. All Central Florida residents benefit from their generous and ongoing support.
John and Rita Lowndes are steadfast supporters of the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, and maintain that ardent audiences are key to a strong cultural community.
Shannon Lacek, managing director of OST, agrees. “Creating art is not a quick, easy or cheap process, but it is a process that is essential to who we are as human beings,” she says. Arts patrons invest not only resources, but time, energy and moral support, providing artists with the ability to do what they do. They hold us up while we sing, dance, act, paint, play music, educate and, most importantly, create.” It’s easy to see who’s behind upholding much of what OST does merely by looking at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center building at Loch Haven Park. The naming gift to OST was a birthday gift from John to Rita a number of years ago, and the couple continues to support the organization. Rita grew up spending her summers at a camp in upper Michigan, which had a thriving summer-stock theater. Seeing productions that ranged from musicals to Broadway hits to, of course, Shakespearean plays, instilled in her a deep and enduring love for theater. So when, years later, someone stopped by the law firm to drum up support for an up-and-coming local Shakespeare company, John directed the person to Rita. The rest, as they say, is theatrical history. “That was the start of it, and I never escaped,” laughs Rita. But she also adds an important point: Donors may be critical, but it’s the people in the seats who are the lifeblood of any performance. “We need an appreciative audience,” she says. “The artists are fed by the Orlando ARts MAGAZINE May/June 2012
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audience’s interest and enthusiasm, and the audience is engaged and entertained by the performance.” Another generous patron who hails from Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor, Reed, P.A., is Hal Kantor. He credits John Lowndes and the firm itself with getting him involved in the local arts scene. “Both John and the firm have always been a supporter of the arts.” Kantor notes that the firm purchased Dale Chihuly’s Cobalt and Citron Tower, which is on long-term loan and on display
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at the Orlando Museum of Art (OMA). “That’s iconic for the firm,” he says, adding that the company has placed art in a variety of public spaces, including outside the Orange County Courthouse downtown. “We’ve invested in public art for public display,” he says. A stint as chairman of Channel 24 WMFE also increased Kantor’s exposure to and interest in the arts, and led to his ongoing involvement in and support of OMA and United Arts of Central Florida. Of the gifts bestowed by his fellow patron saints and corporate donors, Kantor says they’re essential for the cultural health of our community. “I think all those things enhance the soul and the spirit. With government really cutting down on supporting the arts with public dollars, you’ve got to have individuals and companies to invest, or society loses out.” Clearly, there are saints among us, people who understand that the arts are important, not just for us, but for those who will come after us and enjoy the artistic legacy these donors have left behind. Past, present and future, the arts are what enrich our communities and make our societies great. Perhaps Harriett Lake said it best: “We have to keep the arts; it’s the thread between the generations.”
Jim Pugh and his wife, Alexis, were founding donors to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, which will have a 300-seat community theater named in their honor.
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s Central Floridians eagerly anticipate the 2014 opening of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, it’s important to realize that many people, including Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, have been working to make it happen for many years. Among those are the founding donors, who put a substantial amount of dollars behind their support. Kathy Ramsberger, president of the Center, notes, “While we are grateful to each of the many wonderful donors who is helping to make this project real, we especially acknowledge here a special group of donors who came to the table long before we even had hired an architect. From the very beginning, this group supported our mission and vision, and recognized what a positive impact the Dr. Phillips Center will have on our region.” With special thanks and acknowledgment, here’s a list of those pioneering donors:
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Denise Bates Enos is a regular contributor to OAM and Orlando magazine.
Dale Chihuly’s Cobalt and Citron Tower is an iconic gift from a local law firm.
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Kevin Azzouz Bank of America Fund and the Community Foundation of Central Florida Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation CNL Charitable Foundation, Inc. FAIRWINDS Credit Union Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation Alan and Harriet Ginsburg and Family Rashid A. Khatib Ford W. Kiene Harriett Lake Harvey and Carol Massey Family Dr. Phillips Charities Jim and Alexis Pugh Walt Disney World Co. Says Hal Kantor, who is one of the attorneys for the Center, “I think the performing arts center is going to add a lot to the community. There’s a lot of talent out there and we’ve got to keep feeding that; it helps the whole community.” The progress of the Center’s construction can be tracked online at drphillipscenter.org.
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emorable Mother’s and Father’s Days can be had at local cultural hotspots, which offer everything from free admission to special programming. Orlando Museum of Art will host its Daddy-O and mOMArt events on May 12 and June 16, respectively, when moms and kids will create unique gifts for the fathers and vice versa (pre-registration is required). On May 13, mothers get in for free at Leu Gardens, as well as at Bok Tower Gardens, which will present carillion concerts in their honor at 1 and 3 p.m. The Polk Museum of Art will offer free admission to moms that day too, and its gift shop will have a special Mother’s Day sale. On June 17, fathers will enjoy free admission to Leu Gardens. Contact your favorite venue to find out if they have any special holiday happenings.
May May 1 n Orchestra Concert & Department of Music Student Awards Ceremony Rollins College Music Department, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.1517, rollins.edu/music May 1 - 2 n Keliy Anderson-Staley—Americans: Contemporary Tintype Portraits Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org n A Tale of Two Cities: Eugene Atget’s Paris and Berenice Abbott’s New York Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org May 1 - 5 n Stillmoving—UCF BFA Student Exhibition University of Central Florida Gallery, 407.823.5470, gallery.cah.ucf.edu May 1 - 6 n Borders of Paradise: The New World in the Eyes of the Explorers Art & History Museums——Maitland, 407.539.2181, artandhistory.org May 1 - 12 n Baby The Winter Park Playhouse, 407.645.0145, winterparkplayhouse.org May 1 - 13 n 10th Annual Orlando Cabaret Festival Mad Cow Theatre, 407.297.8788, madcowtheatre.com
n Bay Street Project: Dinner with Friends Bay Street Players, 352.357.7777, baystreetplayers.org n Bob the Builder Orlando Science Center, 407.514.2000, osc.org n British & Modern: Art by the Bloomsbury Group and Their Contemporaries Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edu n Dust and Shade: Drawings by Charles Ritchie Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edu n Florida Plein-Air Masters Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, 407.647.6294, polasek.org n The Lion King FAIRWINDS Broadway Across America—Orlando, Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 800.448.6322, OrlandoBroadway.com n The Music Man Garden Theatre, 407.877.4736, gardentheatre.org n Sam Gilliam: Contingencies Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edu n Senior Student Art Show Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edu n Social Security Bay Street Players, 352.357.7777, baystreetplayers.org May 1 - 14 n The Arts of Africa from the MOAS Collection Museum of Arts & Sciences, 386.255.0285, moas.org May 1 - 16 n Vanishing Florida Gatehouse Gallery, Lakeside Inn, 352.383.4101
May 1 - 17 n 43rd Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit Seminole State College of Florida, Fine Arts Gallery, 407.708.2040, seminolestate.edu/arts May 1 - 18 n Annual Juried Student Exhibition Valencia College East Campus, Anita S. Wooten Gallery, 407.582.2298, valenciacollege.edu May 1 - 20 n The Boxcar Children Orlando Repertory Theatre, 407.896.7365, OrlandoRep.com May 1 - 26 n Natural Rhythms/Interlacing Forms: Florida Landscapes by Mollie Doctrow and Lee Dunkel Crealdé School of Art, 407.671.1886, crealde.org May 1 - 27 n Monumental Monochrome: Josh Garrick & Jeff Pendergrass Lake Eustis Museum of Art, 352.483.2900, LakeEustisMuseumofArt.org n Park Maitland Perspectives Maitland Art Center, 407.539.2181, artandhistory.org May 1 - 29 n Directors’ Choice: Favorite Artworks from the Collections as Selected by Dr. Gary R. Libby Museum of Arts & Sciences, 386.255.0285, moas.org May 1 - 30 n Works by Chad Pollpeter and Holly Erhart CityArts Factory, Kiene/Quigley Gallery, 407.648.7060, orlandoslice.com May 1 - 31 n Annual Juried Art Show Osceola Center for the Arts, 407.846.6257, ocfta.com n Bok in Bloom! Florida Natives Plant Celebration Bok Tower Gardens, 863.676.1408, boktowergardens.org n Expressions of Bok Tower Gardens Art Exhibit Bok Tower Gardens, 863.676.1408, boktowergardens.org May 1 - June 9 n Nature’s Moods—Art by Katayoun Stewart Mount Dora Center for the Arts, 352.383.7753, mountdoracenterforthearts.org May 1 - June 10 n Treasures of the Chrysanthemum Throne: Bronzes, Porcelain and Ivory from the Meiji Empire Museum of Arts & Sciences, 386.255.0285, moas.org May 1 - June 16 n The Art of Doris Leeper Atlantic Center for the Arts, 386.427.6975, atlanticcenterforthearts.org n Works by Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson Thrasher Horne Center, Orange Park, thcenter.org
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May 1 - June 17 n Art and the Animal Appleton Museum of Art, 352.291.4455, AppletonMuseum.org May 1 - June 27 n Sketches & Steel Polk Museum of Art, 863.688.7743, PolkMuseumofArt.org May 1 - June 30 n African Art Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org n Aztec to Zapotec II: Selections from the Ancient Americas Collection Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org n Common Ground: The Art of the American Landscape Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org n Life Stories: American Portraits Past and Present Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org n Monumental Outdoor Sculpture Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org n Tricks of the Trade: Trends and Techniques in Contemporary Art Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org May 1 - July 8 n Havana Revisited: An Architectural Heritage Museum of Arts & Sciences, 386.255.0285, moas.org May 1 - July 15 n Architectural Counterpoints Featuring the Works of Louise Lieber, Roxanne Horvath and Peter Rumpel Museum of Florida Art, 386.734.4371, museumoffloridaart.org n Cosmic Dilemma: Paintings by Asser Saint-Val Museum of Florida Art, 386.734.4371, museumoffloridaart.org n Harold Garde & Florida Artists Strappo Exhibit Museum of Florida Art, 386.734.4371, museumoffloridaart.org n Picturing My Florida: A Grassroots Portrait of the Sunshine State Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org n Reflections: Paintings of Florida 18651965 From the Collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org n Selected Figurative Works: Museum of Florida Art Permanent Collection Museum of Florida Art, 386.734.4371, museumoffloridaart.org May 1 - July 20 n Exhibit by James Grant Kilby Tapping the Vine of Winter Haven, 407.342.7404, kilbyphoto@earthlink.net May 1 - July 21 n I Am Going to Eatonville Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts, 407.647.3131, zoranealehurstonmuseum.com May 1 - July 30 n The Way We Were: Park Ave. in the 60s and 70s Winter Park Historical Museum, 407.647.2330, wphistory.org May 1 - August 12 n IMPRINTS: 20 Years of Flying Horse Editions The Mennello Museum of American Art, 407.246.4278, mennellomuseum.com May 1 - August 30 n Florida Artist’s Program Museum of Arts & Sciences, 386.255.0285, moas.org Orlando ARts MAGAZINE May/June 2012
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May 2 - 5 n The Exit Interview, Workshop Production Orlando Shakespeare Theater, Goldman Theater, 407.447.1700, orlandoshakes.org
From May 26 to September 3, the Orlando Science Center presents Play.
May 1 - August 30 n Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Laurelton Hall The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 407.645.5311, morsemuseum.org n Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Life and Art The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 407.645.5311, morsemuseum.org n The Mural Project Seminole State College Planetarium, 407.708.2040, seminolestate.edu/arts n Photographs from the Collection Museum of Arts & Sciences, 386.255.0285, moas.org May 1 - August 31 n Tornado Alley Orlando Science Center, Dr. Phillips CineDome, 407.514.2000, osc.org May 1 - September 1 n DeLand Sculpture Walk Museum of Florida Art, 386.734.4371, museumoffloridaart.org May 1 - September 2 n A Room of One’s Own Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edu May 1 - October 30 n MOAS Antique Maps Museum of Arts & Sciences, 386.255.0285, moas.org May 1 - February 3 n Watercolors by Otto Heinigke The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 407.645.5311, morsemuseum.org May 2 n Movie Matinee: Paris, I Love you Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org n Wednesday Night Pitcher Show Enzian, 407.629.1088, Enzian.org
May 3 n 1st Thursdays: Full Sail University Show Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org n Central Park Stroll Polk Museum of Art, Downtown Winter Haven, 863.688.7743, PolkMuseumofArt.org n Earth Day Celebration Bok Tower Gardens, 863.676.1408, boktowergardens.org n Exhibition Film Series: 2 or 3 Things I Know About Her Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org n Latin Meets Jazz Appleton Museum of Art, 352.291.4455, AppletonMuseum.org May 3 - July 1 n New Work: A Series of Bimonthly Exhibitions of Contemporary Art— Jon-Paul Douglass Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org May 3 - August 4 n The Art of Fellowship in Ceramics, Sculpture and Photography Crealdé School of Art, 407.671.1886, crealde.org May 4 n Date Night at Leu Gardens Leu Gardens, 407.246.2620, leugardens.org n Film Movement Feature Series: Little Sparrows Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org n Pink Boots and a Machete: My Journey from NFL Cheerleader to National Geographic Explorer Orange County Regional History Center, 407.836.8500, thehistorycenter.org May 4 - 20 n Hairspray Osceola Center for the Arts, 407.846.6257, ocfta.com n The Odd Couple Melon Patch Players, 352.787.3013, melonpatch.org n Regrets Only Fantasyland Productions, 407.374.3587, pointearts.org May 4 - 27 n The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife The IceHouse Theatre, 352.383.4616, icehousetheatre.com May 5 n Concert Under the Stars, featuring Solas and the Frank Vignola Quintet Bok Tower Gardens, 863.676.1408, boktowergardens.org n Day of the Horse Appleton Museum of Art, 352.291.4455, AppletonMuseum.org n Girl Scout Hats, Teas, and History Waterhouse Residence Museum, 407.539.2181, artandhistory.org
n U-Turn Dance Company The Center for Contemporary Dance, Orlando Repertory Theatre, 407.695.8366, TheCenterForDance.org May 6 n Community School of Music: Piano Honors Recital Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.1517, rollins.edu/music n Edges of the Lord Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida, 407.628.0555, holocaustedu.org n Ma-Santaan The Center for Contemporary Dance, Orlando Repertory Theatre, 407.695.8366, TheCenterForDance.org n Seis de Mayo Fundraiser Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando, 407.644.7593, jfsorlando.org May 7 n Free Admission First Mondays Leu Gardens, 407.246.2620, leugardens.org n Story Time at Leu Gardens Leu Gardens, 407.246.2620, leugardens.org May 9 n Wednesday Night Pitcher Show Enzian, 407.629.1088, Enzian.org May 10 n Exhibition Film Series: Daguerreotypes Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org n Popcorn Flicks in the Park Central Park, Winter Park, 407.629.1088, Enzian.org May 10 - 11 n The heART of Theatre: An Evening on Broadway Central Florida Community Arts, Northland Church, 407.704.3978, cfcommunityarts.com May 10 - 13 n Snap! 2012—Urban Wild Various venues, snaporlando.com May 11 n Drive ‘em Wild Golf Tournament Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 407.323.4450, centralfloridazoo.org n Funny First Friday Comedy Jam Key Entertainment, Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 407.321.8111, wdpac.com n National Public Gardens Day Bok Tower Gardens, 863.676.1408, boktowergardens.org May 11 - September 1 n The Sage Project: Hannibal Square Elders Tell Their Stories Hannibal Square Heritage Center, 407.671.1886, hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org May 12 n Beach Party: Songs of Summer Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 407.321.8111, wdpac.com n Daddy-O Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org n Family Day Museum of Florida Art, 386.734.4371, museumoffloridaart.org
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n Saturday Matinee Classics Enzian, 407.629.1088, Enzian.org May 12 - 13 n Grieve-a Las Vegas: Orlando Circle of Friends Spring Fling Concert Orlando Circle of Friends Chorus, Orlando Youth Theater, ocofchorus.com n MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake Polk Museum of Art, 863.688.7743, PolkMuseumofArt.org/Mayfaire May 13 n Bravo! Florida Young Artists Orchestra, Trinity Preparatory School, 407.257.8886, fyao.org n CFAMilies Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edu n Mother’s Day Leu Gardens, 407.246.2620, leugardens.org n Mother’s Day Carillon Concerts Bok Tower Gardens, 863.676.1408, boktowergardens.org May 14 - June 25 n The Many Faces of George Washington Museum of Arts & Sciences, 386.255.0285, moas.org May 15 - 20 n Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing Theatre Winter Haven, Chain of Lakes Complex, 863.294.7469, theatrewinterhaven.com May 16 n Coffee, Tea & Art Museum of Florida Art, 386.734.4371, museumoffloridaart.org n Wednesday Night Pitcher Show Enzian, 407.629.1088, Enzian.org May 17 - 28 n Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival Loch Haven Park, 407.648.0077, orlandofringe.org May 17 - June 16 n Figure Art CityArts Factory, Magic Gallery, 407.648.7060, orlandoslice.com May 19 n Armed Forces Day Carillon Concerts Bok Tower Gardens, 863.676.1408, boktowergardens.org n Casino Royale at Villa ConRoy Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, hosted by Roy and Connie Brand and the Friends, 407.896.6700, FriendsOrlandoPhil.org n Central Florida Community Orchestra Concert Central Florida Community Arts, 407.704.3978, cfcommunityarts.com n Girl Scout Hats, Teas, and History Waterhouse Residence Museum, 407.539.2181, artandhistory.org n Live at the Gardens—Musical Snapshot Bok Tower Gardens, 863.676.1408, boktowergardens.org n Sanford Seminole Art Association Art Demonstration Sanford Seminole Art Association, 407.416.3834, rtdeelee@hotmail.com n Science of Wine Orlando Science Center, 407.514.2000, osc.org n Spring Concert Garden Community Choir, First United Methodist Church of Orlando, 407.656.8535 Orlando ARts MAGAZINE May/June 2012
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May 19 - 20 n Changing Hearts Orlando Gay Chorus, The Plaza Live Theatre, orlandogaychorus.org
June 7 - 17 n The Laramie Project Valencia College East Campus, Black Box Theater, 407.582.2900, valenciacollege.edu n No Sex Please, We’re British Theatre UCF, 407.823.1500, theatre.ucf.edu
May 20 n Central Florida Jazz Society Presents: Swingin’ with the Orlando Jazz Workshop The Abbey, 407.704.6261, AbbeyOrlando.com
June 8 - 24 n On Golden Pond Fantasyland Productions, 407.374.3587, pointearts.org
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May 22 - September 23 n A Parisian Affair: The Art of André Renoux Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, 407.647.6294, polasek.org May 23 n Wednesday Night Pitcher Show Enzian, 407.629.1088, Enzian.org May 25 n Return to the Ritz Free-Movie Friday Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 407.321.8111, wdpac.com n Sanford Art Walk Historic Downtown Sanford, 407.323.2774 May 25 - 27 n Alice The Musical Spotlight Theatre of Central Florida, Rural Heritage Center, Geneva, 407.542.4526, spotlighttheatrecf.org n Central Florida Home & Garden Show Orange County Convention Center, 877.871.SHOW (7469), orlandohomeshow.com May 26 n Inaugural Carillon Classic 5K Bok Tower Gardens, 863.676.1408, boktowergardens.org May 26 - September 2 n Best Impressions: Contemporary Prints from the Collection Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edu May 26 - September 3 n Play Orlando Science Center, 407.514.2000, osc.org May 26 - December 30 n The Prints of Gustave Baumann Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edu May 28 n Memorial Day Carillon Concerts Bok Tower Gardens, 863.676.1408, boktowergardens.org May 30 n Wednesday Night Pitcher Show Enzian, 407.629.1088, Enzian.org
June June 1 n 3rd Annual Symphony of the Arts 407.645.2525, FloridaPiano.org n Date Night at Leu Gardens Leu Gardens, 407.246.2620, leugardens.org n First Fridays Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edu
The Cornell Fine Arts Museum will exhibit The Prints of Gustave Baumann from May 26 to December 30.
June 1 - 3 n Alice The Musical Spotlight Theatre of Central Florida, Princess Theatre, Sanford, 407.542.4526, spotlighttheatrecf.org June 1 - 29 n Paperworks Permanent Collection Lake Eustis Museum of Art, 352.483.2900, LakeEustisMuseumofArt.org June 1 - August 30 n Tuesday Summer Family Tours and Friday Films The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 407.645.5311, morsemuseum.org June 3 n CFAMilies Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edu June 3 - January 14 n Treasury of Landscapes from the MOAS Collections Museum of Arts & Sciences, 386.255.0285, moas.org June 4 n Free Admission First Mondays Leu Gardens, 407.246.2620, leugardens.org n Story Time at Leu Gardens Leu Gardens, 407.246.2620, leugardens.org June 5 n Transit of Venus Orlando Science Center, 407.514.2000, osc.org June 5 - 10 n La Cage Aux Folles Fairwinds Broadway Across America—Orlando, Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 800.448.6322, OrlandoBroadway.com
June 8 - July 8 n Next to Normal Mad Cow Theatre, 407.297.8788, madcowtheatre.com June 8 - August 31 n 32nd Annual Juried Student Exhibition Crealdé School of Art, 407.671.1886, crealde.org June 8 - September 9 n A Day in the Life of the Research Studio Maitland Art Center, 407.539.2181, artandhistory.org June 9 n Jeans and Jewels Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Winter Park Garden Club, Mead Gardens, 407.896.6700, FriendsOrlandoPhil.org n Night Hike at the Zoo Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 407.323.4450, centralfloridazoo.org n Saturday Matinee Classics Enzian, 407.629.1088, Enzian.org June 10 n Annual Homecoming Evensong: Orlando Deanery Boychoir, Girls Choir and Men The Cathedral of St. Luke, 407.849.0680, stlukescathedral.org June 11 n Take Me Out to the Brass Games Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Margeson Theater, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 407.770.0071, OrlandoPhil.org June 11 - August 26 n 9th Annual Orlando City ArtWorks Exhibit National Arts Program in association with Orlando City ArtWorks, 407.246.4279, cityoforlando.net/arts June 12 n Blend: Forever Doo Wop ... A Tribute to the ‘50s and ‘60s Ocala Civic Theatre, 352.236.2274, ocalacivictheatre.com n Cult Classic Enzian, 407.629.1088, Enzian.org June 13 n Wednesday Night Pitcher Show Enzian, 407.629.1088, Enzian.org
June 6 n Wednesday Night Pitcher Show Enzian, 407.629.1088, Enzian.org
June 14 n Popcorn Flicks in the Park Central Park, Winter Park, 407.629.1088, Enzian.org
June 7 n 1st Thursdays: Francophile: All Things French Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org
June 15 - August 3 n Photographs of Silvia Lizama Valencia College East Campus, Anita S. Wooten Gallery, 407.582.2298, valenciacollege.edu
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June 16 n Cocktails and Cosmos Orlando Science Center, 407.514.2000, osc.org n mOMArt Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org June 17 n Father’s Day Leu Gardens, 407.246.2620, leugardens.org June 20 n Wednesday Night Pitcher Show Enzian, 407.629.1088, Enzian.org June 21 - July 1 n Deathtrap Theatre UCF, 407.823.1500, theatre.ucf.edu June 21 - July 21 n SUDS The Winter Park Playhouse, 407.645.0145, winterparkplayhouse.org June 21 - July 29 n Cinderella Orlando Shakespeare Theater, 407.447.1700, orlandoshakes.org June 21 - August 1 n Behind the Lens—an ArtistsRegistry.com Members Juried Exhibition Gallery at Avalon Island, 407.312.0708, ArtistsRegistry.com June 22 n Sanford Art Walk Historic Downtown Sanford, 407.323.2774 June 22 - 23 n Wine Quest—Annual Wine Celebration JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, questinc.org
IN THE NEXT ISSUE In the July/August 2012 issue of Orlando Arts Magazine, discover cultural gems in “Unexpected Orlando” and get a sneak peek at the 6th Annual Target Family Theatre Festival.
Where to Find OAM Orlando Arts Magazine is available at select locations in Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties, including The Abbey, Fairwinds Credit Union, Mount Dora Center for the Arts, Orlando Public Library, Polk Arts Alliance, the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center and Winter Park Playhouse. Interested in distributing Orlando Arts Magazine? Please call 407.363.5805 or email Jessica.Chapman@VisitOrlando.com. For ad rates and specs, call 407.354.5568 Please send your cultural events for the July/August 2012 issue by May 14 to Cindy@UnitedArts.cc.
June 22 - 24 n Alice the Musical Spotlight Theatre of Central Florida, venue TBA, 407.542.4526, spotlighttheatrecf.com June 22 - July 15 n The Pitmen Painters Mad Cow Theatre, 407.297.8788, madcowtheatre.com June 22 - August 30 n Maitland Legacies: Creativity & Innovation Art & History Museums-Maitland, 407.539.2181, artandhistory.org June 24 n Tammerlin with Maja Gitana Central Florida Folk, 407.679.6426, cffolk.org June 25 n Summer Serenades Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Margeson Theater, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 407.770.0071, OrlandoPhil.org June 26 n Cult Classic Enzian, 407.629.1088, Enzian.org June 27 n Wednesday Night Pitcher Show Enzian, 407.629.1088, Enzian.org June 29 n MAYHEM Ivanhoe Village, Virginia Drive, streetpartyonvirginia@gmail.com June 30 - July 1 n Red, White and ZOO Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 407.323.4450, centralfloridazoo.org
AD INDEX ADVERTISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE Annie Russell Theatre at . Rollins College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Art & History Museums——Maitland . . . . 17 The Arts at Rollins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Baterbys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Florida . . . . 3 Bok Tower Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Crealdé School of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Fairwinds Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 The Mennello Museum of . American Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Orlando Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Orlando International Airport . . . . . . . . .9 Orlando Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra . . . . . 45 Peabody Orlando . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Polk Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Russian Academy of Ballet . . . . . . . . . 41 United Service Companies, Inc. . . . . . . 23 Whole Foods Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Orlando ARts MAGAZINE May/June 2012
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artist’sspace
Where Creative People Work
Hye Shin H
Phelan M. Ebenhack
ye Shin says it’s no surprise that she became an artist. “My father is a very famous Oriental landscape artist in South Korea. I grew up in a very artistic family, and my father’s studio was upstairs in our house. I was always watching him drawing and painting, so it was very natural to start my life as an artist.” Born and raised in South Korea, Shin studied everything from oil painting to sculpture to graphic design at private schools that specialized in art. She went on to earn B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees in Fiber Arts from Ewha Womans University in Seoul, then got her M.F.A. in Textiles from Hope School of Fine Arts at Indiana University. Shin moved to Orlando in 2000. Today, the fiber artist is known for her large, richly textured wall hangings. “I focus on working with very organic and natural materials,” says Shin, who mostly uses linen, horsehair and handmade paper. She then applies contrasting touches, such as metallic paint. She has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions, and her work can be found in several galleries in Florida. Shin has been teaching at Crealdé School of Art since 2002 and offers private instruction as well. She also has mentored students who have gone on to earn scholarships to prestigious art colleges. She finds this aspect of her career rewarding and feeds off of the energy of her pupils. “Whenever I meet a person who has a very creative and open mind for art and they listen to my feedback, I’m so thrilled, I want to give more and more.” Shin recently started a group called Focus on Fiber Arts to connect with other individuals who work in the medium, which she calls “the most historic art in the human race,” and to help it gain more recognition as a legitimate form of art. For more information, visit hyeshin.com.
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