Sanford Art Walk Offers Alternative to Traditional Black Friday Shopping Madness



Looking for an alternative to the traditional Black Friday shopping craziness? On November 26, 2010 6pm-9pm, Sanford is putting on the Sanford Art Walk. Seven venues are participating and are all within walking distance of one another. The venues:
little fish HUGE pond, at 309 E. 1st St., is hosting Alicia Jones, artist and writer. For more information, call 407-221-1499.

Art Affair Gallery, at 301 E. 1st St., will feature artists Tracy Burke and Ivaldo Robles (both of whom now are in the Amway Center collection) plus Ralph Verano. In addition, gifts and treasures from fair trade artisans will be available. For more information, call 407-466-6365.

Riverhouse Pottery and Art Center, at 118 S. Palmetto Ave., will host Sandi Jackson and Kathy Howard, known together as SandKat. They use the direct method of Gyotaku (fish rubbing) when creating their artwork. Live music in the courtyard and holiday cheer will be served. For more information, call 407-323-9272.

Gallery on First, at 211 E. 1st St., will feature new work by studio artists Stewart Jones, Cindy Sturla, Stan Surman, Robert Holewinski, Sharon Rae Hyder, Lori Anne Harris, and Cherie Dacko. Handpainted ornaments by studio artists will be available. For more information, call 407-323-2774.

Jeanine Taylor Folk Art, at 211 E. 1st St., will host Florida folk artist Melissa Menzer, for a trunk show of her new antique assemblages and Spoonbeam Santas. For more information, call 407-323-2774.

The Sanford Flower Shop, at 209 E. Commercial St., will feature a watercolor show from wild life to mysterious goth. Meet artists Karen Harrod and Drew Vaughn. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 407-322-1822.

If Walls Could Talk, at 101 W. 1st St., will be exhibiting Storytellers 2010, a show that turns family history into artful treasures. View examples of custom framing along with the personal stories behind them in this inaugural community-based exhibit. For more information call 407-268-4731.