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Student Art Day
Watch Talent Take Root!
Rosemary & Company Artist Brushes
Symi Jackson
One half of the mother and daughter team at Rosemary & Company Artist Brushes, Symi Jackson has graciously delivered ne artist brushes to Student Art Day. Considered by most to be the best brushes available, each item is handcrafted in the family workshop in West Yorkshire, England. Jackson at- tended Student Art Day last year on St. George Island visiting with students and artist and spreading her passion for plein air painting. Check the Plein Air Marketplace at the Apalachicola Cen- ter for History, Culture and Art for your chance to get your next favorite brush or order online at www.rosemaryand- co.com
Michael Harding Oil Colours
Michael Harding Oil Colours has brought the nest quality paints for Stu- dent Art Day participants to use for their experience with the invited artists. “My paints are made by hand, using tech- niques which date back to the days of the Old Masters. There is a very simple reason for this painstaking process. As an artist and painter I wanted to create colours that were true and vibrant, and paint which was beautiful and durable,” states Michael Harding. Look for Mi- chael Harding products in the Plein Air Marketplace. Visit the website at www. michaelharding.co.uk.
Nothing is more exciting and satisfying than watching talent take root and blossom at an early age. That’s why we con-
sider Student Art Day to be one of jewels of the crown of the Forgotten Coast en Plein Air event.
It all started in 2007 when Gloria Austen, along with Ann Comforter and Anna Maria Cannatella put their heads together and contacted local schools to see if there were any students interested in pursuing visual arts. Meanwhile, our Plein Air artists were asked if they would be willing to volunteer their time and their response was so enthu- siastic and generous that we actually had more artists then we did students. Many of the artists remembered mentors that had made a difference in their own lives and were more than willing to give back to the community and the young talent that lives there.
This year you can join our featured artists at the historic and picturesque Mill Pond in Apalachicola as they paint with local students from Gulf and Franklin schools.
Each artist will work side-by-side with a stu- dent to help them create their own plein air piece of art. The students will also sign their paintings and volunteers will help frame them onsite. Artists, students, teachers, and volunteers will then gather for a noon lunch to celebrate the day’s accomplishments.
In the afternoon, the student paintings will be taken to hang in the Wetroom in Port St. Joe for the duration of the event. Please join us for any of the activities celebrating this wonderful tradition of student and profes- sional collaboration.
And, if you happen to miss Student Art Day, be sure to stop by the Wetroom and see their paintings up close.
Date: May 10, 2017 10 am-1pm
Location:
Mill Pond, 479 Market Street, Apalachicola
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