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New alt_space exhibition in May April 15 2021
ERIKA MASTERSON
Mystery of Waters
May 1 - June 12, 2021
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 1, 4-7 PM
Artists Talk: Friday, May 7, 11 AM
Join us for the opening of Mystery of Waters, an exhibition of photographs by Satellite Beach photographer Erika Masterson depicting ethereal underwater worlds created by digitally blending multiple images into each piece.
The opening reception will take place on May 1 from 4-7 PM. During this event, the gallery will be featuring live jazz byTRio, with Tyler Rosenke on the drums, Ron Gilotti on the upright bass, and Howard Post on the guitar. Light refreshments will be served. Masks are required. READ MORE
New Feature Exhibition in April March 19 2021
RIITTA KLINT
Intangible
April 3 - 24, 2021
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 3, 4-7 PM
Join us for the opening of Intangible, an exhibition of ethereal mixed-media landscape paintings by Riitta Klint. The opening reception will take place on April 3 from 4-7 PM. During this event, the gallery will be featuring live jazz byTRio, with Tyler Rosenke on the drums, Ron Gilotti on the upright bass, and Howard Post on the guitar. Light refreshments will be served.
New Feature Exhibition in March February 18 2021
JOSEPH PALMERIO
Pushing the Paint
March 6 - 26, 2021
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 6, 4-7 PM
Artists Talk and Painting Demo: Friday, March 26, 11 AM
Join us on Saturday, March 6 between 4-7 PM for the opening of Pushing the Paint by Sarasota-based painter Joseph Palmerio. In conjunction with this reception, we are participating in the Downtown Music Festival IX, featuring the smooth jazz stylings of TRio with Tyler Rosenke on the drums, Ron Gilotti on the upright bass, and Howard Post on the guitar. CLICK FOR DETAILS
New alt_space Exhibition in March February 18 2021
SPENCER PETTIT
Prints and Plates
March 6 - April 10, 2021
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 6, 4-7 PM
Arts on Douglas Turns 25! February 03 2021
On February 3, 1996, we opened our doors at 123 Douglas Street and have been promoting the work and careers of professional Florida artists at this location ever since. Over the past 25 years, we have worked with hundreds of artists, opened over 350 solo and group exhibitions, and placed thousands of works of art in private and corporate settings throughout Florida and the US. We also initiated the First Saturday Art Stroll and Gallery Walk in downtown New Smyrna Beach, which has become a popular community event. To celebrate this milestone, the gallery will be sharing posts and interviews highlighting our unique history throughout the year, leading up to two special exhibitions in November. READ MORE
Adorn: A Jewelry Invitational January 15 2021
On Exhibit: February 6 - 25, 2021
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 6, 4-7 PM
Join us for the opening of Adorn, a national jewelry invitational featuring a unique selection of wearable designs by a mix of accomplished jewelry artists.
This exhibition will commence with an opening reception on Saturday, February 6 from 4-7 PM. During the reception, the gallery will be featuring smooth jazz by TRio, with Tyler Rosenke on the drums, Ron Gilotti on the bass, and Howard Post on the guitar. Light refreshments will be served. This exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. READ MORE
New alt_space Exhibition in January December 19 2020
ERICKA SOBRACK
A Faint Whisper in the Dark
January 2 - February 19, 2021
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 2, 4-7 PM
Join us on Saturday, January 2 between 4-7 PM for the opening of a new alt_space exhibition in January by Orlando painter Ericka Sobrack titled A Faint Whisper in the Dark. This exhibition will commence with an opening reception on Saturday, January 2 from 4-7 PM. During the reception, the gallery will be featuring smooth jazz by TRio, with Tyler Rosenke on the drums, Ron Gilotti on the bass and Howard Post on the guitar. READ MORE
Artist Spotlight: Susan Bach December 12 2020
About the Artist
Working with a traditional craftsman’s material, clay, in a nontraditional way, Bach creates highly patterned, decorative lamps, vases, and functional ware. Each piece is fashioned from white earthenware and lustrous glazes. All of her work is hand painted original and one-of-a-kind.
Educated at Pratt Institute and Penland School of Crafts, Bach has been a full time studio artist since 1981. She has exhibited in galleries, museums, and art exhibitions throughout the country. Her work is in many private and corporate collections as well as permanent collections. Click to read more>>>
Artist Spotlight: Stephen Bach November 21 2020
About the Artist
Stephen Bach was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and raised in Orlando, Florida. He majored in painting and illustration at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY. He spent 8 years as an illustrator before working as a designer and mural painter with General Mills/Darden Restaurants. In his 15 years with Darden, he helped design restaurant interior paint themes and completed 1500 wall murals in more than 500 Olive Garden Restaurants nationwide.
Since 2000, Bach has been working as a fine art landscape painter. He is known for his realistic paintings that capture the serenity of the landscape while pushing the effects of color and light. His works have been shown at leading art festivals throughout the US including the Original Ann Arbor Street Fair, MI; the St. Louis Art Fair, MO; the Cherry Creek Arts Festival in Denver, CO; the Old Town Art Fair in Chicago, IL; and the Sausalito Festival of the Arts in California. He currently works from McRae Art Studios in Orlando, along with his wife Susan, a ceramic artist.
Stephen Bach's solo exhibition titled Water & Sky: Florida's Original Attractions is on view at Arts on Douglas through November 28.
New Feature Exhibition in December November 20 2020
Small Things Considered: A Special Holiday Group Exhibition
On View: Dec. 5, 2020 - Jan. 9, 2021
Opening Reception: Sat., Dec. 5, 4-7 PM
Join us for the opening of the highly anticipated annual group exhibition and holiday sale, Small Things Considered. This exhibition features original works of art sized 10” x 10” x 10" or smaller. The opening reception will take place on Saturday, December 5 from 4-7 PM. During this event, the gallery will be featuring the smooth jazz stylings of TRio with Ron Gilotti on the upright base, Tyler Rosenke on the drums, and Howard Post on the guitar. Masks are required to attend this event.
New Feature Exhibition in November October 17 2020
STEPHEN BACH
Water and Sky - Florida's Original Attractions
November 7 - 28, 2020
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 7, 4-7 PM
Artists Talk: Friday, November 13, 11 AM
Join us on Saturday, November 7 from 4-7 PM, for a reception to celebrate the opening of Stephen Bach's exhibition Water and Sky - Florida's Original Attractions. During this event, the gallery will be featuring the smooth jazz stylings of TRio with Tyler Rosenke on the drums, Ron Gilotti on the upright bass, and Howard Post on the guitar.
New alt_space Exhibition in November October 17 2020
MICHAEL CONTI
Improvisations - Time Rendered Ceramic Sculptures
November 7 - December 19, 2020
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 7, 4-7 PM
Join us on Saturday, November 7 from 4-7 PM, for a reception to celebrate the opening of Michael Conti's exhibition Improvisations - Time Rendered Ceramic Sculptures. During this event, the gallery will be featuring the smooth jazz stylings of TRio with Tyler Rosenke on the drums, Ron Gilotti on the upright bass, and Howard Post on the guitar.