Mary Ola Reynolds Miller original owner from 1970–2011
Kim Griffin White & Mark White owners April, 2023
Judge Stephen Bennett Smith
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Stephen Bennett Smith after receiving a BFA in Painting (with Honors) from the University of Florida in 1974, Steve began working as a commercial artist. Over the past 45 years he has worked professionally as a graphic designer, illustrator and art director and for fifteen years as the owner and creative director of Studio 22 Design, located in Tallahassee, Florida.
While engaged in a commercial art career, Steve worked after hours in his studio creating abstract figurative paintings. In 2002 he began painting landscapes en plein air after being inspired by Kevin McPherson, a leading plein air painter and author. Today, Steve divides his creative time between landscape painting and abstract figurative work.
Steve’s landscape paintings are created with oil on canvas or wood panel both in the studio and en plein air. He typically works alla prima and strives for a loose gestural quality emphasizing palette knife or brush work.
Steve’s abstract work focuses on the figure and strives to convey emotions drawn from life. He generally works in acrylic on canvas or board and uses saturated color to achieve maximum visual impact. Whether painting a landscape or a figure, Steve strives to create art that stands alone as an object rather than an illusion of three dimensional space.
Stephen Bennett Smith holds an original Salvador Dali painting for sale.
Judge Heather R. Fleming
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Heather R. Fleming began her journey as a professional artist in 1982 upon entering Ohio State University as a Photography and Cinema major. Yearning for a sunnier climate and gentler winters, she relocated to Tallahassee to attend Florida State University. After attending a summer workshop at the Parsons School of Design, Heather settled on Visual Communications in its Fine Arts Department. Knowing how difficult a career as an artist can be but determined to make her talent work for her, she did journeyman’s duty in art-related positions in printing companies, magazine publishers, and type houses.
This foundation stood Heather in good stead when she was hired on as a Senior Graphic Artist for a nationwide benefits administrator’s marketing communications division, eventually working her way into management.
During the 20 years there, she witnessed the evolution of graphic communications and design firsthand. For 11 years in the pre-internet era, she focused on the manual duties of preparing print-ready boards, aligning paper stock selection with a graphic approach, text treatment, and the ever mundane but essential budget compliance. In the final nine years, she was at the forefront of the launch of its online presence and digital marketing efforts, acquiring skills in web design and development.
Along the way, opportunities arose to offer her services as a freelance graphic designer for entrepreneurs, local businesses, state agencies, and artisans. Still other opportunities to expand knowledge, skill set, and income came her way: Heather started an event planning business with a partner to design, promote, and market large-scale events.
Her current artistic endeavors involve applying her whimsical creative style, emphasizing powerful color palettes and original font creation to format and photo-illustrate a children’s book. In off-hours, Heather experiments with watercolors and explores trends in architecture and interior design.
ART to the MAX The Award Winners 2023 Jane T. Perry
Stephanie Bloyd
Dorothy Starbuck
Debra Makar
Emily Ellis
Pavel Amromin
Olivia Clemons
Debra Makar
Ryan Hubbard
Bethany Edmonson
Heather Parker
Rick McKinney
Danielle Smith
Dennise Bamberry
Pam Hutton
Michele Tabor Kimbrough
Krista Eggleston
Deborah Kivett
Karen C Williams
Dolores King
Korey Rowswell
Casey Middleton
Natalie Liddle
Mercedes Franklin
Brianna Bennett
Tatyana Moorman
Teressa Longo
Pamela Gavette
Christence Taylor
Tesa Burch
Michelle Martos
Eric Goodman + Heather Forrester
Laura Tuvyana
Caleb Whitcomb
Dr. Marlene East Tim Gagnon
Thank you to all the artists who have submitted their artwork and participated. Thank you to the judges, artists, sponsors and volunteers and all involved. Wonderful connections were made. Max would be more than proud!
The Inaugural ART To The MAX Competition and Exhibition November 3rd & 4th SUBMISSION DEADLINES IS OVER Juried on November 6th judged on november 7th reception & Artists Awards November 9th Exhibit Dates for the public: ON EXHIBIT: November 10, 2023 through January 12, 2024
We think of ART to the MAX as a connection with artists in our community.
For his dedication to the culture of our community, to the artists, musicians, writers & people
who are making our community a better place, we dedicate ART to the MAX to Maxwell Miller.
His tireless efforts to support creatives will be remembered and held close in our memories.
The people he helped will in turn help another.
Max made a difference.
WE THANK OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR KIND DONATIONS:
Starlett Miller Massey
Casa Loma Waterfront Hotel
Massey Law Group, PA
The artists presently showing in our gallery that are participating in Art to the Max
were removed from the gallery so the judges will not recognize their art.
SHE IS YOU lisa Houmann Ostman ••• Originals available & For Sale
Lisa Houmann Ostman's works are one hundred percent expressionism.
Whether it's a painting, sculpture, photography, poem, or song,
the very best artwork comes from being absolutely honest. – Chelsea Stark
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ARTWALK FALL PRIZE WINNERS for each numbered SPOT on the map!
🔴#1 spot: DEBBIE HAGEN for the The UnReal ARTists Gallery🔴 #2spot: ERNESTO RODIGUEZ, Panama City Hot Glass Studio of M.G&S🔴#3 spot TERESA + BILL NOONEY for Main Street Antiques🔴#4 spot ARLENE KLASS for Pyramid, Inc.🔴#5 spot AUDREY RIPKA, for the Paul Brent Studio🔴#6 spot WILL BROWN, for Mosey’s Downtown 🔴#7 spot MADI CLIFTON for Ferrucci Ristorante🔴#8 spot CINDY JACQUES, for Mary Ola Reynolds Miller Palm Preserve (pick up at Gallery of Art)🔴# 9 Spot : PATTI BRAATZ for Gallery of Art 850🔴# 10 Spot FINNIAN HAUGHEY for the Bay County Historical Museum🔴# 11 Spot BRIANNA BAILEY for C & G Sporting Goods🔴# 12 Spot CORINNE FRETWELL for Lazer-It 🔴# 13 Spot: FRANCESCA DURHAM for Minutes and Miles Outdoor Outfitter🔴#14 Spot KRISTA BATTRAM for Thistle & Thorne🔴#15 Spot JOANN DUNN for The Light Room 🔴#16 Spot KENNEDY AMUNDSON for Elevation Salon 🔴#17 Spot : BOB HURST for City Arts Cooperative 🔴#18 Spot AMY SMITH for Baywitch🔴# 19 Spot: KAYDEN NOVAKUSKE for Accents Home Decor & Gifts🔴# 20 Spot MIKE McDONALD for Jute & Palm🔴# 21 Spot GWYNDOLYN HOCKING for The Place Downtown🔴# 22 Spot GLORIA EVERETT for Little Mustard Seed🔴# 23 Spot NATALIE RYAN for WILDgrace🔴# 24 Spot: TIM McBRIDE for The LH Bead Gallery🔴# 25 Spot CHRISTEL SCHOBER for Late Bloomer Flower Shoppe🔴# 26 Spot ERICKA HURST for El Weirdo🚗 🛻 🚕 🛻Winners remember to pick up your prize at the place you won! Make sure these stores and galleries are open before you go to pick up your gift.
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The Gallery of Art has been chosen as the location for the PBS documentary films!
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Submissions delivered April 9 & 10 Opening April 18, 2024 5-7pmExhibit April 19 - May 25, 2024
Tammy Marinuzzi ceramic sculptures.
DeDee Higby watercolor paintings for sale.
Karen Heidler watercolor paintings for sale.
Ann Hugghins oil paintings for sale.
Roy Zenner cut paper collage for sale.
Patricia Sharpe original watercolors.
Jeri Carter oil paintings for sale.
Olivia Clemons oil paintings are featured in her book.
Benny Zenner metal painting.
Cynthia Smith ceramic sculpturals.
Lisa Houmann Ostman mixed media expressionism.
Kim Griffin White oil paintings.
GALLERY GIFT SHOP all handmade Original art by local artisians
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Mary Ola Reynolds Miller at the unveiling of her donation of land which was named after her. Visit the Palm Preserve next to the Gallery of Art on Beach Drive, Panama City, Florida.
Mural designed and painted by Jane Perry