Mount Dora, Florida's
Local Artist
Cooperative Art Gallery
November 2015
In This Issue
Upcoming Events
Santa's Workshop Gift
& Holiday Boutique
Artisans on fifth stays
Involved in Their
Community
Thank you to our
Community
Artisans Associates in
the News
Artisans at Fruitland
Park Life Enrichment
Center
Mt Dora 2nd Friday
Art Stroll
Interesting Art-i-Fact
Now Accepting
Applications
November, a month of variety and changes!
Upcoming Event
s in the
Mount Dora area
November 6,2015
Mount Dora Music
Festival Event - A
Live interactive
Beatles Concert
Experience
November 7,
2015
'Art of the Deal' Annual Bash
benefitting MDCA
"Bra-Vo 2015" a rousing success !!
Bra-Vo to all who joined us in this incedible journey and a very
successful Bra-Vo 2015. This year we had 44 entries, 5 schools
represented and 10 businesses.
On behalf of our Gala Chair, Tina Coalter, thank you to all our
food sponsors (Pisces Rising, One Flight Up, Café Breezeway
& Bakery, Scoops and Odom Thai Sushi) and our "Bartending
for Boobs" sponsor, REMAX, for making our GALA our best
ever! A Special thank you to our guitarist, John Alison for the
featuring music,
entertainment and
food. Advance
tickets available at
MDCA
November 7-8,
2015
21st Annual Mt Dora
Plant & Garden Fair
in downtown Mt
Dora. Saturday 9-5,
Sunday 9-4.
November
7,2015
Holiday Shopping
Bazaar - Lakes of
Mt Dora Women's
Club 9am-2pm
8506 Lakes of Mt
Dora Blvd
beautiful music, Odalys Garcia for the inspirational face painting
and all our volunteers who worked very hard and made it look
easy. Everyone made the Gala evening memorable.Thank you.
Bra-Vo 2015 is on track to beating all previous fundraising
efforts. We expect final figures to be released in early
December. Thank you to all our Sponsors, Artists and Student
Artists for their beautiful and thought provoking entries as each
of you have made a difference in our community through your
art.
Final Vote Standings (for Viewer's Choice):
Sponsors:
First Place:
Sonya Watson Jewelry
Second Place: Modernism Museum
Third Place: 'SassySeconds'
Artists:
First Place:
Second Place: Kat Peterson, " Blue Winter"
Third Place:
Lakes and Hills
Garden Club 12th
Annual Garden
Tour, 'Secrets of
the
Garden'Saturday
10am-4pm;
Sunday 1pm-4pm
Five gardens & an
Open House.
November 13-19,
2015
'Mount Dora in the
Fall' Plein Air Paint
Out and
Exhibit. Featured
Exhibit artists
Mary Nell Fruit
and Debe Abbott.
Exhibit dates
Sheila Null, "She Kept Showing Up"
Students:
First Place:
November 7-8,
2015
Anne Bulmer, "A Tribute to Nanda"
McKenzie Kauffman, Montverde Academy
Second Place: Megan St. John & Nathalie Rosel, Mount Dora
High School
Third Place: Britney Nesmith, Tavares High School
Thank you again to all who participated through voting, biding
and/or purchasing an art bra. TOGETHER we are making
difference in our community and people are getting the help
and care they need for their fight against breast cancer. A
special thank you goes out to our 2015 Bra-Vo chairs for their
commitment to the cause and their drive to make Bra-Vo the
event it was meant to be: Heather JW Hopcraft, Tina Coalter &
Christina Smith.
November 20 December 23,
2015.
November 20,
2015
Renninger's
Antiques
Extravaganza
November 28th
2015
34th Annual 'Light
up Mount
Dora' Festivities
begin at 5:30 with
the Lighting at
6:30pm
Quick Links
Artisans on
Facebook
Artisans Website
Bra-Vo Website
Bra-Vo on Facebook
Newsletter Staff
Managing Editor:
Heather Glennon
Hopcraft
Editor: Helen Pollitzer
Contact List:Helen
Pollitzer
Reporters: All of the
Artists of Artisans on
fifth
Santa's Workshop Gift & Holiday
Boutique in the Alcove
The magic of Christmas has arrived in the Alcove at Artisans!
During the months of November and December our alcove is
home to the annual Santa's Workshop Gift & Holiday
Boutique. All items featured in the alcove will be priced at $55
or less for your shopping and gift giving pleasure. As always
there will be many unique and wonderful gift ideas from our
talented artists.
Artisans will host a reception in the gallery coinciding with
Mount Dora's 2nd Friday Art Stroll, scheduled for Friday,
November 13, from 5-8pm. The event is free and open to the
public, and refreshments will be served. Many of the artists will
be there to welcome guests and discuss their work.
The co-operative features the work of over 25 local artists
representing a broad range of mediums, from glass to painting
to jewelry. The venture started with a small group of dedicated
local artists. With the help of the Mount Dora Center for the
Arts, Artisans was launched as a venue for emerging artists to
display their work in a professional gallery setting. The artists
also staff the shop, and frequently offer demonstrations of their
work while performing their routine staff duties.
"Mount Dora in the Fall" Plein Air Paint Out
Congratulations to
Artisans Associate Mary
Nell Fruit
for being invited by the
Mount Dora Center for the
Arts to be one of two
featured artists in the
upcoming Mount Dora in the
Fall Exhibit. The show will
hang from November 20
Mary Nell Fruit
though December 23, 2015
in the MDCA Gallery on Fifth
Ave, Mt Dora. The exhibit will follow the Plein Air Paint Out event
sponsored by MDCA which takes place Friday, November 13
through Thursday November 19, 2015. Cash prizes will be
awarded, but the best prize is the fun and experience of painting
in the fresh air and wonderful weather of central Florida in
November! Contact MDCA to register to join in the event.
Mary Nell Fruit
Introducing New Artisans Associates!
Artisans on fifth is proud to
introduce new Associates
Evens Joseph and Debra
Ham.
Evens is originally from Portau-Prince, Haiti and his art is
highly influenced by the folk
art and myths that reside
there. He focuses on nature
and women and portrays the
strength and power of women
while also making them a part
of nature. His very unique
work is mostly done with
graphite and ink on paper or
wood. Evens is a graduate of Columbus College of Art & Design
in Columbus, OH.
Debra is a jewelry artist,
working in an eclectic process
to create one of a kind
pieces. She enjoys searching
through bead, antique, junk
and rock stores to find odd
elements to incorporate into
jewelry pieces she refer to as
'Found Items' or 'Industrial
Style'. Her latest passion is
working with metal,
preferably, copper with
different textures and
patinas.
Artisans on fifth Stays Involved
in Community Support
Two on-going annual events "Bra-Vo" and the Marilyn Dodge
Scholarship, illustrate that Artisans on fifth is dedicated to
continuing to reach out and help people in our community.
"Bra-Vo" raises funds through sponsorships, Art Bra sales and
votes, and flamingo sales. The Art Bras, on display at the Mount
Dora Center for the Arts Gallery during the month of October, are
created by anyone who wants to get involved. The money raised
each year is used for free, or no cost, diagnostic testing for breast
cancer for men and women in Lake County. Artisans has donated
an incredible $15,800 to the Waterman Foundation from the BraVo Fundraiser. This year’s event chairs Heather JW Hopcraft,
Tina Coalter and Christina Smith, are bringing many new and
fresh ideas to the fundraiser and are continuing the tradition of
assuring that the Art Bra Exhibit a highly anticipated annual event
in Lake County.
Ceramic BraVo Entry
by artist
Sue Cannon
The Marilyn Dodge Scholarship was established in 2012, to honor
Marilyn, who passed away in September of that year. Marilyn was
a founding artist Associate at Artisans on fifth and was an
absolutely wonderful lady. Marilyn had a heart of gold and was
always willing to volunteer "above and beyond the call of
duty". She had a great sense of humor, was a joy to be with and
will be remembered for her zest for life.
Artisans on fifth pays tribute to Marilyn's
memory by holding a raffle each month in
the gallery, featuring art work that
is donated by the artists. The proceeds
from the raffle are designated for the
Marilyn Dodge Scholarship fund. At the
end of the year, the accumulated funds
are given to the Women's Committee of
Fine Arts (WCFA) of Mount Dora in
Marilyn's honor.
Our Community - Mount Dora
We are so proud to be such an integral part of the arts community
here in beautiful Mt Dora. Artisans on fifth is only six years old
and the possibilities are endless. A big thank you goes out to the
people of Mt Dora, and the Mt Dora Center for the Arts for their
continued support, we wouldn't be here without them.
We want to say a special thank you to Mount Dora Community
Trust for their continued support of Artisans on fifth through grants
& sponsorships. Artisans on fifth believes in supporting our
community by giving back through many avenues. These
include an annual art scholarship, the Marilyn Dodge Scholarship,
for a high school student in the visual arts and Bra-Vo, another
annual event that raises funds for breast cancer testing and
treatment in Lake County. Mount Dora Community Trust has
acknowledged our commitment to the community through their
ongoing support. Our sincere thanks to the Trust for their
generosity.
Another Artisans Associate
in the News!
Sharon Repple is honored to have been selected to receive one
of the top 10 ISAP-FL awards at the 10th Annual International
Society of Acrylic Painters competition in St Petersburg, Florida in
October. Out of hundreds of entries, only 40 works were juried
into the show, resulting in one Best of Show award and
10 top cash awards. Congratulations, Sharon!
Lilies Among the Reeds
Acrylic
Sharon Repple
Artisans on fifth Art Work on Display at
Life Enrichment Center in Fruitland Park
Photography by Joan Sandler
Artisans on fifth artists continue to have their artwork on display in
the community building entry hall of the Life Enrichment Center in
Fruitland Park. The Center is located on a majestic tree-lined lake
setting with beautiful natural views, especially at sunset.
Currently, 25 works are on display from artists Sharon Allen,
Jennifer Cahill Harper, Laura Howell, Marilyn Owens, Sharon
Repple and Joan Sandler.
The works on display are available for purchase.
A special thank you to Rev. Melissa and her staff for their
gracious assistance in making this exhibit possible.
If you would like to visit the Life Enrichment Center located at
4991 Picciola Road, please call Rev. Melissa Cooper at (352)
787-0313 ext 4109 for a tour (weekdays are best). The exhibit at
the Life Enrichment Center will be year round and will change out
every three months with new artwork from Artisan members.
Mt. Dora 2nd
Friday Art Stroll
On November 13, the
monthly 2nd Friday Mt. Dora
Art Stroll will be from 6 - 8
pm.
Artisans on fifth is one of the
participating shops and will
be hosting a reception that
evening to showcase the
alcove display for
November, Santa's
Workshop Gift & Holiday
Boutique. All items featured
in the Alcove for Santa's
Workshop will be affordably priced at $55 or less. There
are many unique gift ideas to choose from.
Interesting Art - i - fact for November:
The art versus craft debate is the attempt to resolve the definition
of "art" and the definition of "craft". The debate hinges on an
ever-evolving understanding of the perception of what is
considered art. The central question is how to determine whether
craft is art. A craft may be defined as a skill a making useful
items, whereas art is a symbolic expression of ideas, emotions
and experiences. It has been said that, "Contemporary craft is
about making things". Craft objects tend to be
utilitarian. The primary purpose of craft is function. A craft object,
such as a handwoven scarf or blanket, a basket or clay pottery, is
designed to serve a distinct purpose, to fill a need.
Art has been described as the creation of something that
represents human expression. Music, sculpture, painting and
dance are generally accepted as art. Art is a symbolic expression
of emotions and ideas. A few of the qualities of art are listed as:
to beautify, to express, to redefine reality, to illustrate, adorn, or
record. The fundamental purpose of art is to fix in a tangible form
ideas, emotions and experiences.
The definition of art often depends on cultural influences, thus the
term, "fine art" in Western culture exhibiting a bias toward the
differences between art and craft. However, practical craft
items can be defined as art when used as conduits for artistic
expression of emotions and communication of ideas.
Now Accepting Applications
to join Artisans on fifth
Attention: Artists and Craftspeople
Artisans on fifth is inviting
artists in any media to apply to
be an Associate. We currently
have openings for new artists
and are
accepting applications.
If accepted by the Jury
Committee, new artists would
begin to be on display as of the
1st of February, 2016 to
coincide with the next shop
'change-out'.
Artisans features fine art and
handcrafted items by local
talented artists and
craftspeople in the following
categories: watercolor, acrylic, fused and cast glass, oil painting,
mixed media, glass and gemstone jewelry, photography,
ceramics, fiber art, wearable art, pottery, wood, fine silver jewelry,
stained glass, paper, and painted bottles.
The shop is staffed by the members, who frequently offer
demonstrations of their work while performing their routine staff
duties.
Anyone interested in applying for membership may contact the
group by emailing JPEGs of their work
toartisansonfifth@gmail.com. See our website for more
information.
To get more information about joining click HERE to go to our
website.
About Us
Artisans on fifth is the only artist cooperative in Mount Dora, FL. All
artwork is designed and hand made by approximately 25 local artists.
Artwork includes oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, unique and
unusual jewelry, fiber art, fused and cast glass, wood, stained glass,
pottery and more. "Artisans of Mount Dora, Inc.", is a Florida not-forprofit corporation doing business as Artisans on fifth.
Hours are: Sun. and Mon. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tues - Sat. 10 a.m. to 5
p.m., with extended hours for special events.
134 E 5th Ave., Mount Dora FL 32757
Website: www.artisansonfifth.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/artisansonfifth
Email: artisansonfifth@gmail.com
DISCOUNT FOR MDCA MEMBERS
Members of Mount Dora Center for the Arts (MDCA) receive a 10% discount
on ALL your purchases at Artisans on fifth. Ask at MDCA or Artisans on fifth about this great
membership offer! Also visit www.artisansonfifth.com for more information.