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Presentations
Tina Mullen, Director of the UF Shands Arts in Medicine
is the 2017 Quickdraw Judge
Gainesville, FL Tina Mullen is an artist living in Gainesville, Florida. She is the Director of UF Health
Shands Arts in Medicine. Her work at the hospital over that past 25 years includes managing a team of 18 artists in residence, purchasing art for the corporate collection and directing the interior design phase of new construction and renovation. She spe- cializes in program advancement and the integration of the arts in to the cultural of healthcare.
Tina has been a drawing instructor at Santa Fe Community College and the Universi- ty of Florida, as well as Interim Director of the University Galleries at UF. Tina is also a working artist who has exhibited her work throughout the United States. She has re- ceived numerous awards including the Indi- vidual Artist Fellowship from the Florida De- partment of Cultural Affairs. She has been a visiting artist at Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina, the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida and the Ucross Founda- tion in Wyoming.
“I have painted and drawn pictures my entire life. I believe that the arts are a vehicle for transformation and personal expression, and my passion is to help others bring art into their lives in meaningful ways.”
FRIDAY, MAY 5
Spirit of Service, Giving and Receiving
Re ections by Dawn Whitelaw
Master plein air artist Dawn Whitelaw returned to Florida’s Forgotten Coast for an artist residency focused on capturing the culture and stories of the region. Dawn’s residency will document volunteers serving to improve living conditions for the region’s seniors. Port Inn, 501 Monument Avenue, Port St. Joe, 6:30 pm
SATURDAY, MAY 6
The Judge’s Perspective
Featuring Tina Mullen
Celebrate the results of the Quickdraw challenge! Hear the Judge’s Perspec- tive, and learn why the selected paint- ings are winners. Engage in the insights and discussion. Rio Carrabelle, 102 St. James Avenue, Carrabelle, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
MONDAY, MAY 8
Watch Me Read, Examining Childhood Literacy
Re ections by Mark Shasha
Master plein air artist Mark Shasha returned to Florida’s Forgotten Coast for an artist residencies focused on capturing the culture and stories of the region. Mark’s residency has exam- ined Childhood Literacy. Eastpoint Visitors Center, 730 Highway 98, Eastpoint, 6:30 PM
TUESDAY, MAY 9
House Keeping, Preserving Sense of Place
Re ections by David Boyd
Master plein air artist David Boyd returned to Florida’s Forgotten Coast for an artist residencies focused on capturing the culture and stories of the region. David’s residency captured the communities’ efforts to preserve this last vestige of: Old Florida”. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, 140 West 1st Street, St. George Island, 6:30 PM. The work from this week will be in exhibition, with a presentation and discussion.
FRIDAY, MAY 12
Master’s Gallery Tour
Featuring Morgan Samuel Price
Join Morgan Samuel Price as she dis- cusses what makes the pieces present in the Masters Gallery so valuable. HCA, 86 Water St., Apalachicola, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
SATURDAY, MAY 13
Artists Roundtable Discussion
Moderated by Lori Putnam
Join artist Mark Fehlman, Debra Huse, Nanci King Mertz and Jason Sacran for a discussion at the Wetroom about their perspectives on storytelling through the plein air process. St. Joe Arts, 201 Reid Ave., Port St. Joe, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
SUNDAY, MAY 14
A Retrospective After 12 Years
Featuring Charles Dickenson
Now in the 12th year of documenting the landscape and culture of the last vestige of authentic “Old Florida”, Forgotten Coast en Plein Air, America’s Great Paint-out is among the world’s most prestigious plein air events. Ar- tistic excellence and the production of investment quality art continues to be the trademark of the 10-day festival. As the event moves into its second decade, organizers still look back, and after 12 years, there is plenty to look back on! St. Joe Arts, 201 Reid Ave, Port St Joe, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Artist Choice Discussion
Featuring Lori Putnam
Discussion about the signi cance of the Artists’ Choice Collection, the features of the winning paintings, Putnam’s perspective as the 2016 recipient of the coveted honor, and winner of the 2017 Artist Choice award. St. Joe Arts, 201 Reid Ave, Port St Joe, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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