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Works Of Acclaimed Artist To Be Displayed At University Of Tampa
Ten Finalists Compete In ‘Tampa Teen Idol’
The paintings and prints of renowned artist Maxwell Tay- lor will be exhibited next month on the campus of the Uni- versity of Tampa. The exhibit will be on dis- play starting Mon- day, February 1, 2016, through Febru- ary 26, 2016.
Taylor, a native
of Nassau, Bahamas
will be on campus as
a visiting artist for
STUDIO-f, February 15-26, 2016. The Maxwell Scarfone/Hartley gallery talk is slated for Tues- day, February 23rd at 10:30 a. m. The STUDIO-f Open Studio and Gallery Reception will be held on February 26th, 6 p. m. This will be an oppor- tunity for the community to view the completed monoprints and meet the artist.
Taylor is renowned for his ceramics and paintings, but it is in printmaking that he really excels.
Taylor, 76, spent 20 years in New York be- fore moving on to the Carolinas and then to Eu- rope. He was strongly influenced by black power artists.
He has participated in numerous solo exhibi- tions and has received many scholarships and
MAXWELL TAYLOR
One of the pieces of art on exhibit Feb. 1-26, 2016 at the University of Tampa STUDIO-f.
awards.
The Gallery hours are 10-4, Tuesday-Friday
and 1-4 on Saturday. All events are open to the public and there is no charge for admission. The R. K. Bailey Art Studio is located at 310 North Blvd. (33606).
The 10 finalists who will compete on Sunday at Jefferson High School for the Tampa Teen Idol Finale.
The Tampa Alumnae Chap- ter of Delta Sigma Theta (DSTTA) will host its Tampa Teen Idol Finale Sunday, Jan. 31, at 3 p. m. at Jefferson High School, 4401 W. Cypress St. This inaugural event is exclu- sive to students enrolled in high schools within Hillsbor- ough County.
The competition kicked off last December with a semi- final round where 19 contest- ants were given two minutes to cover a song or sing an original piece. A panel of judges and au- dience votes narrowed the competition to the following fi- nalists:
1. Courtney Hodge –
Durant High School
2. Elija Lopez – Cham-
berlin High School
3. Fabiana Nelson –
Blake High School
4. Naomi Armstrong –
Riverview High School
5. Kyra James – Jeffer-
son High School
6. Hanna Haynes – Du-
rant High School
7. Nehemia Briseneau –
Hillsborough High School
8. Kenzie Wheeler –
Strawberry Crest High School 9. Tionna Whyte – Blake
High School
10. James Cole – Blake
High School.
Contestants will explore musical genres comparable to rap/poetry, gospel, pop, R&B and alternative. Expect addi- tional entertainment through- out the afternoon by other local artists. School board members have been invited and several have confirmed.
“This youth initiative has been inspiring,” said Leslie Brown, president, DSTTA. “Some students used this op- portunity to pen songs about overcoming fear and low self esteem.”
The winner takes home a $1,000 cash prize and $500 scholarship for his/her respec- tive high school. Proceeds from this event support scholarships for the D.E.L.T.A., Inc. Foun- dation.
Reaching for God’s Hand in Times of Loss
Lord, only You can fill the empty places in the canyon of sorrow that has been left in my heart because of losses I have experienced. Thank You that You are the one constant in my life that can never be lost to me. All else is temporary and changing. I know You are a good God and Your love for me is endless. Help me to cast my whole burden of grief on You and let You carry it. Even though there will be times when it feels like I can’t live through the pain, I know You will sustain me.
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined. ISAIAH 9:2
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