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February Is For Art Lovers

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Cheryl Kuck

Published: February 7, 2007

* New vistas can be romantic so don't miss the "Landscape & Seascape 500 Art Show" at The Old Park Art Center, 705 Swann Ave., featuring contemporary area artists including Seffner artist's Roxanne Tobaison's new architectural painting of the "Colonnade on the Bayshore." The show by Tampa Realistic Artists runs Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 3 p.m.

* Strawberries are definitely for lovers and the annual Strawberry Festival is right around the corner. The art show gives cash and prize awards for the work of school children as well as amateur and professional artists. You may bring your work to the festival grounds and fill out entry forms between noon and 6 p.m. Feb. 24. If you want to avoid crowds or have any questions about entering, contact Karen Crumley, art chairwoman, at 627-1303 or e-mail kcrumley@tampatrib.com. Advance entry forms are available through the East Hillsborough Art Guild, P.O. Box 3055, Plant City, FL 33664.

* If you missed the Super Bowl Sunday opening of the "Pam Squared" show at Center Place, you have the rest of the month to view this eclectic contemporary divine duo of two Pam Pattons. If color and splash push your valentine's buttons, take in a free show that's a real visual treat and save your money for a romantic dinner. At Center Place through the month, the show is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

* The North Tampa Arts League's show at the Frame by Frame Gallery, 16305 Tampa Palms Blvd., is appropriately titled "The Art of Love." Some of Brandon's finest artists are in the show, which continues through Feb. 24. Call: 977-4841.

* For the Love of the Arts Chalk Walk will take place Feb. 11 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Residents age 3 up to adults are invited to create their own masterpiece with chalk on the sidewalk at Center Place. The Tampa Tribune/Brandon News and Chick-fil-A at Lake Brandon Village are sponsoring the event. There is no charge but tickets are required and are available at Center Place.

* Artist Ronnie Moorer introduces children to the creation of ethnic art in a class called "Ethnic Art in Your Face" Feb. 15 at 3:30 p.m. Moorer demonstrated pencil drawings and then allows the children to participate and explore their own creations. The class will take place at the 78th Street Community Library, 7625 Palm River Road. Call: 612-9123.

Cheryl Kuck is a correspondent for The Brandon News.

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