Northwest Florida Arts Association
In Your Dreams Gallery Show
Nov 25th
Thanks to everyone who came out to the “In Your Dreams Gallery Show”. We had a great time! Special thanks to Steve Burrows for judging. Congratulations to Daniel Kocher, who won 1st place, with Lucid Dreams,and Ed Chandler, who won 2nd place, with Trance #9.
Daniel Kocher, 1st place winner, with Lucid Dreams.
Ed Chandler, 2nd place winner, with Trance #9.
Handmade Cards by Head Start Kids
Nov 13th
This Friday at the “In Your Dreams” Show, we will be selling handcrafted cards made by children at the Head Start McGriff Street Center. Proceeds from the sale of these cards will help fund the Head Start Arts Program that focuses on music, dance, reading, and art education. These children are between the ages of 3½ -5 years old and qualify to receive aid because of their family’s financial situation. Head Start is committed to the empowerment of children with diverse backgrounds, families and staff through the support of our community for personal growth and development that will lead to a successful future.
These one-of-a-kind cards will be for sale on November 18th from 6pm-8pm at the Art Lair for only $2 each! They all have beautifully painted artwork by children at Head Start on the front and are blank on the inside. So they are great for any occasion! There are only a limited number of them for sale and each one is unique. Come out to buy these amazing cards and help support the education of these young artists.
To learn more about the Head Start Child Development Program in Okaloosa County, visit:
http://www.okaloosaheadstart.org/
Graffiti Art at the NWFLAA
Nov 7th
Thanks to all who came out to the Graffiti Show and demo in October. The graffiti demo, by DVK’s Zink and Smerk One, was an inspiring art piece to witness in action. The finished piece is located behind Closet Swap in downtown FWB for those who would like to check it out. A special thanks goes out to these graff writers (artists) for meeting with our members and for agreeing to be the judges for our Graffiti Show. They commented that, “Graffiti isn’t always about being the best painter or artist, but more about ‘representing’ who you are and what you believe in.” Congrats to Helen Harris for taking 1st place with her own “Personal Graffiti.” They also awarded Mark Bonner with 2nd place for executing beautiful graffiti techniques in his piece titled “Kate.” The Graffiti Show will be displayed in the Art Lair for one more week, so we welcome those of you who missed the show to come by and check out artwork by our members along with a collection of works by artists in DVK.
DVK:
Dam Vandal Kreations is a collective of artists ranging in fields of art from painting to tattooing, music, and screen printing: all with roots stemming from graffiti, by which the collective was founded upon.
What was formed in 2006 by two friends in a makeshift art studio in a garage, has transformed into a group of artists from all over the world with different backgrounds in the art world.
Guest Artists Bios:
Zink
Originally from Phoenix, AZ
Lived in Fort Walton Beach since 1993
Age: 34
Type of graffiti: 3-D
Years graff writing: 5 years
Crew: Dam Vandal Kreations
Influence: Street Art Period
“Art is a mood, an expression…some sad, some happy…some bright, some dull.
It’s the act of creating that brings me back.”- Zink
Smerk One
Originally from Houston, TX
Lived in Fort Walton Beach since 1993
Age: 34
Types of graffiti: 2-D, Wildstyle, Characters, Realism
Years graff writing: 20 years
Crew: Dan Vandal Kreations
Influence: Life
“We want people to understand that what we do, we try to make it a positive impact
on the individuals that see our art.”- Smerk One
2012 NWFLAA Gallery Shows
Nov 5th
Next year’s gallery show schedule is as follows:
January – “Reveal Yourself”
February – “See You In The Movies”
March – “Go Digital”
April – “Dali’s Moustache”
May – “What’s Your Passion”
June - “Members Show”
July – “Eye Spy”
August – “Co-Exist”
September – “Enlist Now”
October - “Noir”
November - “Abstract Only”
December – “Eco-Green”
More info on each show will be announced shortly.
Graffiti Demo
Oct 17th
Live Graffiti Demo in Downtown FWB
Oct 8th
“Graffiti” is a term originally referring to the inscriptions and markings found on the walls of ruins from ancient civilizations such as in Greece and Rome, on the walls of the Great Pyramids of Egypt, and spanning as far back to the caves of Lascaux, France. Although in the present day, graffiti has raised controversy in the public eye, it is an art form that has been practiced throughout history.
This month we are taking a deeper look into this worldwide art form. On Oct 14th, we will have our “Graffiti Show” at the Art Lair. The reception is from 6pm-8pm and it will feature graffiti inspired artwork from our members. It is free and open to the public, so please come out and support our artists.
For our members meeting on Oct 13th, 2 local graff writers, Zink and Smerk One from DVK* have permission to do a live graffiti demo in downtown FWB. They will also have some of their own graffiti inspired artwork on display. Our members meeting (which is open to members and non-members) is from 6pm-8pm and we will meet at the Art Lair. It is $5 and is catered by Lenny’s Sub Shop. Please RSVP via Facebook or by emailing nwflaa@gmail.com if you wish to attend.
The artists will begin painting at 3pm if anyone would like to view their painting from start to finish. Photographers and videographers are welcome and encouraged to come by throughout the process to record the artists in action.
*More info on DVK:
Dam Vandal Kreations is a collective of artists ranging in fields of art from painting to tattooing, music, and screen printing: all with roots stemming from graffiti, by which the collective was founded upon. What was formed in 2006 by two friends in a makeshift art studio in a garage, has transformed into a group of artists from all over the world with different backgrounds in the art world.
Register for the Fall Arts Festival
Sep 24th
Just a friendly reminder, the deadline for registrations for the NWFLAA Fall Arts Festival is rapidly approaching.
Click here to register now to secure your spot!
