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A cornucopia of art and crafts
Eventide by David Hunter |
By BRANDY STARK
© St. Petersburg Times,
published November 1, 2001
Art lovers and holiday shoppers will find plenty to admire at Art Harvest 2001.
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From watercolor to mixed media, graphics to metal works, Art Harvest 2001 offers visual delights for just about all tastes and budgets.
This year, 200 artists in 12 categories of art will be set up for business in Dunedin's leafy Highlander Park.
Judging from previous years at the popular festival, more than 45,000 people are expected to attend, many with their holiday shopping lists in hand. Established in 1964, the show has become a mainstay of the Tampa Bay area art scene.
"I think artists feel safe at Art Harvest," says artist Celeste Simon, whose mediums are woodwork and sculpture. "It has proven to be a safe place to explore ideas, like issues of trust and, in the wake of the events across the nation, how we can trust again."
Newcomer Randall Brewer is this year's featured artist, which means he was selected to design the 2001 Art Harvest poster. Self-taught, Brewer uses acrylic and oil paints to create serene scenes of sea life. He will give a demonstration of his talents, completing his 6-foot fiberglass turtle entry for the area's Tour of Turtles exhibition. The turtle is subsidized by Art Harvest co-sponsor the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin.
Returning 2000 award winners include popular local artists Rocky Bridges, mixed media; and Nancy Cervenka, known for her unique spiraled film sculptures. Autumn DeFrank, whose work earned her an honorable mention prize last year, will show her highly detailed jewelry.
Other entrants include the whimsical works of Denis Gaston, the multicolored glass pieces of Jim Kaag and the earthenware pottery of Safety Harbor artist Gayle Pritchard.
Rena Minar, executive director of the Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science in Tallahassee, and Art Haney, associate dean of art for East Carolina University, are this year's judges. Artists compete for $20,000 in prizes, which will be announced at 6 p.m. on Saturday.
Two framed prints of Brewer's work A Turtle's World will be raffled. Proceeds will go to several Junior League projects, including "Kids on the Block," an interactive puppet show that helps children understand diversity.
Another returning favorite is the children's tent, which allows young artists to explore their talents through hands-on art projects. Food and beverages will be sold.
The show goes on rain or shine, so check the weather forecast.
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