Sanford Art Walk June 24th

The Sanford Art Walk is June 24, 2011, 6 – 9pm in pedestrian friendly Historic Downtown shopping corridor Sanford, FL.  Stroll the streets and check out all the art-filled venues enhanced by live music venues, wine bars, and award winning restaurants, all just blocks from the scenic RiverWalk promenade along the St. Johns River.

little fish HUGE pond, at 309 E. 1st St., will showcase three emerging artists who have a lot to say. Chastity Harvey will be displaying her black and white photography and ceramic works. Harrison Reagan will be showing his latest paintings and drawings. And Katie Burkess will be displaying her colorful photography. For more information, call 407-221-1499.

Jeanine Taylor Folk Art, at 211 E. 1st St., will feature a summer splash of colorful paintings by Lila Graves and Mary Klein. Ripe yellow pears take flight over grazing sheep in Klein’s pastoral scenes, while Graves makes us smile with a Southern belle who likes to mow her lawn in high heels and a sundress. For more information, call 407-323-2774.


Gallery on First, at 211 E. 1st St., will feature studio artist Nancy Chenet, a painter and photographer. Her riverside home on the St. Johns affords her plenty of wildlife and scenery to capture in her lens or on canvas. You’ll find herons, alligators, and fishermen all co-existing in her current body of work. For more information, call 407-323-2774.

Art Affair Gallery, at 301 E. 1st St., will host a grand opening for the new wine and coffee bar, The Palette, inside the gallery. Bugs by French sculptor Balthar, all created from kitchen gadgets and barware, will be the featured art. For those who want to try out an Arty Party, Toelle Hovan will be leading a make it and take it painting project. For more information, call 407-466-6365.

Riverhouse Pottery and Art Center, at 118 S. Palmetto Ave., will feature the colorful paper mache sculptures of artist Jennie Stine. Her whimsical sea creatures such as turtles, blow fish, octopus and more are hand-sculpted and hand painted – perfect for any beach lover. You’ll also find handcrafted artwork from over 50 local artists. For more information, call 407-323-9272.

Framing 508 Gallery, at 116 S. Palmetto Ave., will join their neighbors to create Sanford's own "Piazza on Palmetto" with artists demonstrating their talents in paint, clay and music. Framing 508 Gallery will be in full bloom with "Fruits of our Labor" and as always there will be Alfredo's famous sangria. For more information, call 407-324-1577.

The Sanford Flower Shop, at 209 E. Commercial St., will feature a collection of stained glass pieces by Bobbie Jo Roberts. Eight other artists will also have work on view and refreshments will be served. For more information, call 407-322-1822.



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