Lisa E Freedman, My Journal Through Life, is the Home Base & Blog for LF Media Ink, a Boutique PR/Marketing Company specialized in the Arts, Entertainment & Travel Industries. Enjoy!
Lisa E Freedman, My Journal Through Life, is the Home Base & Blog for LF Media Ink, a Boutique PR/Marketing Company specialized in the Arts, Entertainment & Travel Industries. Enjoy!
One of the first places we stumbled upon in our travels through the area was Art Center Sarasota. ART CENTER SARASOTA Art Center Sarasota As the region's first visual arts organization, Art Center Sarasota is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the community through the arts. The center features four rotating exhibition galleries offering more than 25 exhibitions annually, year-round classes for kids and adults, and collaborative...
TOWLES COURT ART CENTER Situated slightly off the beaten path in Downtown Sarasota, Towles Court Art Center is a hidden gem housed in a charming historic home dating back to the 1920s. The center is home to the studios of nine working artists and two interior designers. Visitors are welcome to stroll from one studio to another, enjoying the artful displays throughout the space, often witnessing the artists in action or engaging directly with...
Anchoring the Ringling College Museum Campus, the Sarasota Art Museum features 15,000 square feet of dedicated gallery space, a bistro, a museum shop, an auditorium for educational events, as well as performance and film screenings. The museum also includes a sculpture courtyard and expansive grounds designed for inviting and engaging site-specific and site-responsive art experiences. As the region's inaugural museum focused on contemporary...
This powerful piece by Steve Alpert, titled Gold Star, embodies the sacrifices of military families. Through supporters’ generosity, more than $50,000 has been raised for Children of Fallen Patriots providing scholarships and support to children who’ve lost a parent in the line of duty. This Memorial Day won't you please consider purchasing a print so that your dollars can go towards this worthy cause as well? Your purchase will make a...
Nestled in downtown Sarasota, the Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy is a delightful gem that took us by surprise. As its whimsical name suggests, the museum offers an enchanting experience, full of magical surprises at every turn (click on the arrow, below right for the slide show). That said, it's worth noting that the museum's hours can be a bit quirky, so plan accordingly! The museum is open until May 24th for the current season, then it...
By far, the Sarasota sight that was at the top of my list to visit was The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art. I have read about this museum for years, and the more I’ve read, the more I had to see it for myself. It did not disappoint. ABOUT From Wikipedia The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is the official state art museum of Florida, located in Sarasota, Florida. It was established in 1927 as...
It has been just over a year since I began collaborating with Fine Artist, Steve Alpert. And what an incredible journey it has been! I have had the privilege of witnessing Steve's artistic & personal growth as we worked together to promote a variety of art fairs, exhibitions, events and media opportunities. Reflecting on the past year, there is so much to celebrate as well as so much to continue to look forward to. Join me as I recap the...
Discover & Collect Original Art with ArtFledge I recently had the pleasure of discovering ArtFledge, an exciting new website designed to revolutionize the way art aficionados find and collect art by creating an accessible, transparent and artist-friendly marketplace. Following is an overview of how ArtFledge is able to do this. “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” – Pablo Picasso Flags, by Swarada...
“If you hear a voice within you say, ''You cannot paint, then by all means paint'', and that voice will be silenced.” — Vincent Van Gogh ARTIST STATEMENT As a mixed media artist based in North Carolina, my work is a vibrant exploration of personal experience and emotion, utilizing a diverse array of materials including collage, acrylics, pastels, encaustic wax, sand, and crushed glass. Each piece is a unique narrative, often inspired by...
Richard Glick had the good fortune of growing up with two older sisters one of whom introduced him to Picasso and other 20th Century artists at a very early age. He was then, and continues to be, drawn to the art of the 20th Century. Starting his career out as a furniture and commercial interior designer, Glick often had the opportunity to advise clients on artwork. The art always seemed like the icing on the cake, the part that really made the...
