FEBRUARY PRESS

Group Comes Forward as Newest PALs to Sponsor Art League
“Leadership” Gallery Wall

On February 2, 2010 the Art League, Marco Island’s Center for the Arts, announced the latest addition to its growing list of gallery wall sponsors participating in the PALs (“Patrons of the Art League”) program. A plaque on this gallery wall will read, “Art League Leadership – Past and Future.” Sponsorship of this PALs wall was initiated by Gail & Emil Fischer, and LaVonne & Glen Johnson. They challenged other benefactors to honor the former presidents of the Art League, as well as Boards of Directors, and chairs of the volunteer committees. According to the Fischers and the Johnsons, they wanted to recognize the leaders of the past 40 years for their vision; their commitment; and their blood, sweat, and tears on behalf of the Art League

Christine Neal, Art League Executive Director, extended her sincere appreciation to the Fischer’s and the Johnson’s for matching funds of the other contributors, and thanked all the sponsors of this new Leadership wall, including: Susan Adams; Susan & Ken Kozlowski; Jane Laird; Deborah Melges; Bill Morris; Charlie Neal; Chris & Ken Stroud; and Vicki & Dean Zaneis.

“believe”An evening with Author Karen Biery February 9, 2010 5:30 -7 PM Art League Marco Island’s Center for the Arts

The Art League Marco Island’s Center for the Arts proudly hosts newly published author Karen Biery on Tuesday, February 9th from 5:30pm – 7pm in the Center’s Lauritzen/Rush Galleries. Meet the author during a wine & coffee reception and enjoy a reading from her novel “believe”. The author is schedule to begin reading at 6pm. Books will be available for purchase through the Art League’s Gift Shop, where a portion of the sale proceeds benefit the Art League, while the author will be available for signings. Admission is $5 for members and $10 for guests.

Karen Biery is an artist and writer who has spent the majority of her life in the creative realm. She began her career in retail management with small entrepreneurs, grew through one of America’s leading corporations, and ultimately created her own retail environment, Olde English Garden Company, in Salem, Ohio. She attended Kent State University for creative writing and studied watercolors under the instruction of Tom McNickle. She has made “believe” her first collaborative effort by blending multiple facets for the cover and interior. Karen lives in northeast Ohio with her husband, Jeff when they are not at their home on Marco Island.

Harvey and Shirley Amen Win Project Rescue’s Monthly Island Wide
50/50 Drawing

Harvey and Shirley Amen, part time Marco Island Residents from Sugar Grove, Illinois were the lucky winners of the February 2nd, Art League’s monthly Island Wide 50 /50 drawing. The winners received $755.50, the largest amount won since the event began in November. The ticket was purchased at the Marco Island Farmers Market. The winning ticket was drawn by Cherie, of Island Trends, sponsors of the February 1st Tuesday Art @ Five Social. Art League President, Keith Klipstein telephoned the good news to the surprised Amen’s via speaker phone so all in attendance could give them a large group applause. Other drawing winners included Ken Stroud who won a $25 gift card from Da Vinci’s Restaurant and Cindy Anderson and Trish Pease who both won Marco Island Florist Surprise Cards.

7th Annual Artist Studio Tour, March 12 9am - 3pm

2010 Artist Studio Tour Participants:
Tour 4 Artists’ Studios on Marco Island

Pastel Artist Linda Chambers
Oil Painter Rick Granneman
Watercolor Artist Shirley Piercy
Watercolor Artist Linda Taffe

Luncheon: The Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa With Special Presentation Giverny: Monet’s Studio & Garden

Pre-Tour Coffee Hour:
Lauritzen/Rush Galleries Art League Marco Island Center for the Arts.

Cost: $50 members/$60 guests

The Art League of Marco Island Inc. is a 501(c)3 tax exempt entity.
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Celebrate the Arts

EVENT: Celebrate the Arts
A Celebration of Arts and Culture
Hosted by the Art League, Marco Island’s Center for the Arts

DATE: Saturday and Sunday, February 27 & 28, 2010

TIME: 10:00am – 4:00pm

PLACE: Marco Island Art League Grounds
1010 Winterberry Drive
Marco Island, FL 34145
239-394-4221

The Art League, Marco Island’s Center for the Arts, hosts its annual Celebrate the Arts Festival February 27 & February 28, 2010. The “Celebration” will be an all encompassing arts event for the community resulting in the closure of Winterberry Drive between Landmark and Peru Streets. Celebrate the Arts focuses on the importance of the arts in any community and offers exposure to art and entertainment; a culture event the festival hosts the 40th Marco National Juried Fine Art & Craft Show, the Antique Car Club of America Marco chapter car show, live performances and music include Marco Island celebrities JRobert and Frank Carroll; and a Children’s Fun Center offering free art activities. No festival is complete without fun food and drink, so of course festival food and a beer are available for purchase.

Marco Island Neighbors Support PALs Program at Art League Marco Island’s Center for the Arts

Today the Art League Marco Island’s Center for the Arts, announced the establishment of a community sponsored gallery wall. A group of Marco Island neighbors have joined together as PALs “Patrons of the Art League” to help shore up the finances of the Art League. Jean King, a long time Art League member, initiated the effort by graciously donating $500. Ms. King challenged others who agree with her that the Art League plays a valuable community role to join as a group in sponsoring a wall in the prestigious Lauritzen/Rush Gallery.

As a result of Ms. King’s challenge, other individuals came forward, recognizing that the Art League not only promotes education in and appreciation of excellence in the arts, but is also an important economic asset in our community. A plaque on their gallery wall will read, “Marco Island Neighbors Support the Art League”.