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Monthly Gallery Night – Meet the Artists – Show & SALE…
A great gathering of varied talents not to be missed – Friday (6pm – 11pm)

By popular demand I’m holding over the sneak-peek preview of the Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project. Some of the survivor / models will also be on hand.

Many of you are already aware of this great project for Breast Cancer Awareness and Fundraising. Others may have seen the project on last months cover of Flavor Magazine and the great 2 page coverage on the project.

For the last year I have been working with a top local body painter (www.bodyartbykeegan.com) and we have been painting and photographing actual Breast Cancer Survivors for an ongoing project in production.

Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project: A Fine Art & Photography Essay of Survivors

Plans are for a calendar and a variety of products and a coffee table book in production as well as hopefully sending the pieces on a national gallery tour.

Check out the awareness and fundraising products at the URL below. All profits from sales of these items online currently will be donated to The Kristy Lasch Miracle Foundation. The foundation helps women under the age of 30 with medical related expenses who are battling breast cancer. Kristy was diagnosed at age 22 and lost her battle at 26. The Foundation is in her memory (www.kristylasch.org) http://www.cafepress.com/BCABPP

Sale of any fine art prints and framed pieces from the project will donate 15% of the profits in perpetuity.

We would like to cordially invite you and any guests, friends or clients you think would like to attend this exciting and growing local event.

As Advertised…
Presented by: UNCOMMON Gallery (954) 336-4305
Host/Artist: Michael D. Colanero – 2713 East Commercial Blvd. – Fort
Lauderdale, FL 33308
(just 4 blocks East of Federal Highway on the North side)
Wine and munchies will be on hand… while they last

Sub snacks by: Big Apple Deli
2811 East Commercial Blvd. * Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 * (954) 776-4790
http://www.bigapplesubs.com

Support creativity – support the arts. Meet the Artists and Photographers, enjoy their work and the unique atmosphere – tell your friends – help spread the word.

Exhibiting this month: Michael D. Colanero: artist/photographer

Exhibit Suite I: Gisele Haselbarth: mixed media

Exhibit Suite II: Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project:
A Fine Art & Photography Essay of Survivors

Exhibit Suite III: Laurence Gartel:
Naza: artist
Stewart Jennings: artist
Handmade Jewelry by Irene & Bonnie

also showing: Bonnie McCabe: photographer
Irene Waas: painter
Hedy Berman: mixed media
Rachel Piering: painter
Donna L. Wisneski: ceramic sculpture
Charlotte Maloney: metal sculpture
Jack Schmidt: metal sculpture

South Florida Camera Club – Monthly Winner
(framing provided by – Frame Gallery)
Jessica Savidge – “Daylight”

We would like to send a special THANKS!!! to the good folks at Flavor Magazine for their continued support of the arts and UNCOMMON Gallery. We will have lots of copies on hand to take home and enjoy

Flavor Magazine
Florida’s Lifestyle Magazine
For more information about Flavor Magazine please visit:
http://www.FlavorMagFL.com

We would also like to THANK – The following for their event listings and support of UNCOMMON Gallery

Natural Awakenings
Healthy Living
For more information about Natural Awakenings please visit:
http://www.NaturalAwakeningsMag.com

WeMerge Magazine
Florida’s Lifestyle Magazine
For more information about WeMerge Magazine please visit:
http://www.WeMerge.biz

Be sure to check the Gallery Night webcam LIVE ONLINE if you can’t make it. Simply go to the website and click on the photo of the gallery at the bottom of the page.

http://www.uncommonstock.net

Dramatically change the look and feel of a room or area with images that are pleasing to the eye and inspiring to the mind. Buy something to treat yourself or pick a great gift for someone else. Gift Certificates also available.

Are you an artist or photographer? Want to show your work? Stop in or email me for more information on the process and booking availability.

If you can’t make an event you can always enjoy my work on the website and share it with your friends via… FREE Digital ePostcards. No browser plug-ins required.
This free service allows users to send personalized electronic greeting cards by e-mail in an easy, convenient and expedient manner. Complete with a captivating photo or image and an audio clip to set the tone of your expression.
Everyone likes to be thought of and appreciated – follow through and show someone your thinking of them. Select from several categories and send an eCard to a friend or loved one. It’s a great way to help people connect and express themselves.

UNCOMMON Gallery
2713 East Commercial Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Just a quick little reminder that this Sunday is the opening of our annual “cash and carry” art show… Small Stuff!
Sunday Brunchtime Opening Reception: Sunday, November 22 from 1-4pm
Mimosas and doughnut treats will be served…
Lots of great artwork at affordable prices, you won’t want to dilly dally around and miss out on some great stuff! I’m NOT joking, either! Work from over 50 local, national and international artists will be on display.
Regular Exhibition Hours November 23, 2009 – January 9, 2010
Mon-Thurs 11am-8pm; Fri & Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 12noon-6pm
Details at our website http://www.bearandbird.com
Artwork will be available online for viewing and purchasing after the opening. Please watch for that email update next week or check the website! :-)
Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery
inside/upstairs at
TATE’S Comics+Toys+Videos+More
4566 N. University Drive
Lauderhill, Florida 33351
Phone: 954-748-0181
www.bearandbird.com
www.tatescomics.com
amanda@bearandbird.com
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri & Sat 11am-9pm, Sun Noon-6pm

New Times Artopia
Pay Homage to Creative Expression
New Times Broward Palm Beach and RushFlyers.com present a can’t-miss-culture-fusion event…Artopia. A night where art, live music, fashion, film and performance will combine to satisfy the culture fixes for all, not to mention complimentary drinks and hors d’ oeuvres.
If that isn’t enough eye candy for you, New Times Broward-Palm Beach is excited to announce our newly-established MasterMind awards sponsored by Amplitude Academy of Musical Arts! We’re giving away $1,000 to four local artists. Fashion designers, filmmakers, visual artists, performance artists, tattoo artists, and more are invited to apply.
Must be 21+ to attend.
Date: November 14, 2009
Time: 7 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Location: Exit 66 (219. S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd)
Tickets: $12 pre-sale, $20 at the door
21+
Official Website

Sponsored by Life Is Art

Come Experience…

The Fashions of Kayce Armstrong’s Art of Shade. Recycled old garments and useable materials are reborn in the designs of this model/designer/musician/conservationist. One-of-a kind dresses made from deconstructed reconstructed men’s dress shirts anyone?
http://www.myspace.com/spacekayce
http://web.mac.com/kaycearmstrong/artofshade.com/Welcome.html

The live sounds from Rock With U Entertainment, whose motivation is to innovate. President & Founder Ross Bielejeski’s goal is not to re-create what already exists, but rather to establish cutting edge services never before seen. In 2005 he teamed up with DJ Greg Chinnis and created Rock With U Entertainment. Rock With U was named to stress the importance of catering toward “U.”
http://www.rockwithu.com/

Performances from Sixth Start Entertainment and Marketing, a Fort Lauderdale based global company specializing in providing memorable corporate, not for profit, event, resort, theme park and cruise programs. Whether your event is intimate or a colossal endeavor our talented team will tailor the experience to suit your clientele, budget and venue. Our producers can create theatrical production shows complete with singers, dancers and aerialists, deliver powerful keynote speakers to motivate your staff, orchestrate headline entertainment with digital video elements or design a gorgeous décor scheme for your gala.
http://www.sixthstarentertainment.com/
Freaky, punky, electro-popsters, Kill Miss Pretty spin their web of sound any way they choose, blending rock, electronics, synthesis, sex, groove and FUN into an over-the-top feast for the senses. Comprised of married super-duo Alicia “the Flexible” (Industrial Nation cover girl) on vocals, Russ (Cleopatra Records’ Numb Ones) on Guitar/Synth/Programming, and all around wonder-chum Martin on bass, KMP has taken off on a fantastical journey that could lead them just about anywhere.
http://www.killmisspretty.com/

True to its name, The Buzz Agency creates public relations and marketing campaigns that generate buzz. From securing national, regional or local media coverage, developing and implementing powerful marketing campaigns, to designing and managing high profile events, The Buzz Agency’s top-notch team will create big buzz for your business or organization. Headquartered in Boca Raton, The Buzz Agency is a collaboration of seasoned South Florida marketing and public relations professionals with a diverse background and first-rate experience in all aspects of communications. Learn more at www.thebuzzagency.net

About Life Is Art, Inc.
Life Is Art is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and support of the arts and community in south Florida through the production of arts events and educational opportunities. The ultimate goal is to bring south Florida to the stature of an epicenter for the arts. For more information, visit their website at www.lifeisartfest.org.

MUCH More to Come…

ArtServe is pleased to announce the 4th Annual ArtBRAVO! visual art competition. One of our most prestigious exhibits, there are fifty 2D works of art, ten sculptures/3D works of art, ten Jewelry/small wares and several alternatives will be selected to represent the finest examples of art work being produced by today’s local South Florida artists. Entries are judged & juried by Lynn Seeney, lecturer at the Museum of Modern Art, NY. Art critic for the New York Times, Newsday and Art/World Newspaper. Opening reception is Thursday, October 8, 2009 from 6-8pm. Exhibit runs from September 27 – October 16, 2009.
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts presents In The Garden by Claudia Polzer

You are invited, please bring a friend & pass the word…
Closing event- Niki Art Studio & South Florida Artists Association Presents:
“Colors, Lines, & Soul ”
@Sailboat Bend Artists Lofts
At 1310 SW 2nd Court, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312
Saturday, Sept 12th 2009, 7-11pm

Closing event for the month long show- Colors, Lines & Soul as well as a networking social co-hosted by the one and only Charlotte C. of SFAA. If you came to the opening, you know we had a GREAT time. If you missed it, here is your chance to redeem yourself.

This event will be co-hosted by Charlotte Sundquist of South Florida Artists Association. If you have ever been to ANY of her meetups, you know she brings the who’s who in the local art community. This will be a networking social party, so bring your business business cards and good vibes!

Light refreshments will be served.

There will also be a mini show on the 3rd floor: Recession Proof Art. All art is priced UNDER $100. Great way to start collecting artwork.

There will be a $1 raffle for the closing of: Color, Lines, & Soul, for a studio photoshoot with Niki Lopez. Contact Nerissa Street for more info – nerissa@artistswhowork.com

This is a networking social, so come out and build collaborations with other local artists and entrepreneurs, socialize, view the art exhibit, support your local art scene, and have a GREAT time.

For the opening, through the rain- we had a great turn out, so rain or shine, this IS the place to be!
“Color, Lines & Soul”, a creative spectacle curated by resident artist Niki Lopez, presenting a graphic feast that includes art, photography, design, and music.
Niki Lopez is a Graphic & Web Designer, new mom, and an emerging mixed media visual artist. She is also an active member and resident artist of the local art community: Sailboat Bend Artists Lofts.Niki and her work have been featured in WeMerge Magazine, The Sun-Sentinel, Mixed Martial Arts Magazine, Broward New Times, and Fort Lauderdale Home Magazine. Her work was also juried into The Soffer Collective’s February 2009 PeepShow Poster show that benefited breast cancer awareness.
For more info:
http://www.nikiartstudio.com/show.html
http://www.meetup.com/southfloridaartists/calendar/11231089/
contact Niki Lopez at 305-975-6262
or nikilopez@gmail.com

Artists & Performers in this show:
Visuals:
Niki Lopez
Andre Fraizer
Claudia Polzer
Laura Peterson
Tabatha Mudra

Performance:
Stefanie Osorio
DJ OneStar
Kris
TQ
Nerissa Street
**Open Mic Time **
If interested in performing, contact Niki Lopez or DJ OneStar 305-775-1684.
A percentage of proceeds will go toward the launch of Be Organic’s Bike Tour
Contact: nikilopez@gmail.com for details.

Off the Needle: The Art of SoFla Tattoo Artists
On exhibit September 5 – October 10, 2009
Opening Night Reception: Saturday, September 5 from 7-11pm
The idea is to showcase the fact tattoo artists work in more art mediums than just SKIN! That’s where the name of the show comes from… “Off the Needle”. A great tattoo artist is ALWAYS an artist artist also and we want to expose their artwork to a much wider audience of potential customers and fans! The artwork will be each artists personal artwork, it does NOT have to be tattoo related. There will not be photos of tattoos. There will be all kinds of artwork on all kinds of subject matter!
Regular Exhibition Hours September 6 – October 10, 2009
Mon-Thurs 11am-8pm; Fri & Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 12noon-6pm
Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery inside/upstairs at TATE’S
4566 North University Drive / Lauderhill, Florida 33351 / Phone: 954-748-0181
www.bearandbird.com
www.tatescomics.com

Undefined! – Intake this Saturday
August 29, 2009 at ArtServe from 10am – 2pm
This is an Abstract Show! ArtServe introduces colors, shapes and forms to the JM Family Enterprises Gallery. Abstract art is defined as art that has no reference to any figurative reality. In its wider definition the term describes art that depicts real forms in a simplified or rather reduced way – keeping only an allusion of the original natural subject.

ELEGIBILITY: Undefined! is open to ArtServe members as well as nonmembers and students. All artwork entered must reflect “non-figurative art,” “non-objective art,” and “non-representational art”.

MEDIA FOR GALLERY SHOW: Open theme, open media. Artwork of any media will be accepted. The Curator has final acceptance of content. Selection for this show will be based upon space availability.

CRITERIA: Ribbons will be awarded for artistic excellence which includes concept and mastery of technique. The show will be judged by Frank Balzano and Linda Weeks.

AWARDS: Ribbons will be presented as follows:
Best in Show
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

ENTRY/FEES: Undefined! will be open to members of ArtServe as well as non-members & students. The exhibit is FREE to members Up to TWO 2D or 3D pieces of artwork or up to TEN pieces of jewelry may be entered. Artists may enter a THIRD 2D or 3D piece at an additional cost of $5 per piece. 2D artwork must be wired for hanging and may not exceed 60” wide x 60” tall. Jewelry must be tagged prior to intake with a description of each piece and the 25% gallery mark up retail price already on the tag. A 25% mark-up on all artwork will apply.

Member Fee – FREE (2D & 3D – Two pieces of artwork only!)
(Jewelry – 10 pieces only!)
Non-member Fee – $40
Student Fee – $15 (2D & 3D – ONE piece per student, 5 pieces of Jewelry)
Click here to download application (Word document)

1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-462-8190

This Friday at 6pm at ArtServe
Get the RED out!
ArtServe’s fourth annual Red Eye art show reception premieres this Friday at 6pm unleashing a blast of local, multimedia art on Fort Lauderdale. The fest, which meshes street art with a gallery setting, has as many faces as a kaleidescope.
There’ll be lowbrow goods from Independent Working Artists Network, three-dimensional installations, live visual performances, and a fashion show choreographed to the music of local acts including Astari Nights, Dooms de Pop, Confuses as Ever, and Viva le Vox.
We will also be showcasing our “Cans to Canvas” graffiti challenge which gets talented graffiti artists off the street and into the galleries where they can sell their work for profit.
The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival will host a short film contest with the winner earning a spot in the 2009 Festival and chill out in the Zen Room with live music from Randy Bernsen, Chi Massage, and much more!!
click here for more information
ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Additional parking for this event is available at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church at 815 NE 15th Ave. For more information please call 954-462-8190.

The Hukilau is back again this year and we will bring you some of the most amazing Tiki artists assembled from around the globe. Last year’s show at the Hukilau was such a success that I’ve decided to do it again. This year’s featured artist is none other than Mr. Tiki Beatnik Artist himself, Derek Yaniger! He will be there in person to sign your copy of the new Derek Yaniger book , which will be available for purchase at the show. Also, all the Fantastic original paintings and prints by the other featured artists , all at VERY affordable prices. You’re sure to take something home with you to remember this exciting event! Not to be missed!!
Show Location: Bahia Cabana
(in the Pent House)
3001 Harbor Drive (A1A)
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 33316
For more info call : 305-989-3359
Opening Night Reception: Thursday, June 11th, 6pm-7:30pm
DEREK YANIGER Book Signing : Friday, June 12th, 11am-1pm
Show will be open: Friday, June 12th,10am-6pm
Saturday, June 13th, 10am-3pm
Featuring: Derek Yaniger
Bosko
Sam Gambino
Robb Hamell
Hai Kai Sarnes
Lisa Petrucci
Tiki Tony
John Kissee
Heather Watts
Kevin Kidney
David Parise
Ken Bernstein
Atomos
Ken Rusic
Joe Vitale
Donnela Vitale
Rod North
N! Satterfield
Hoffa
David Macdowell
Richie Fahey

WILD OPENING 6pm-8pm Thursday, June 4, 2009
Join us for a WILD evening!
ArtServe, media sponsor New Times, and Belhaven Scottish Ale present Wild! Feathers, Fins and Fur. Join us for an evening of local artwork in an animal themed exhibit, the first of its kind at ArtServe’s JM Family Enterprises Gallery, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Highlights on opening night scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2009 from 6-8pm include:
• People’s Choice Award presentation
• the New Times Street Team
• Entertainment by local Jazz Duo
• Original, local artwork
• and more
click here for more details
School Supply Drive for the ACTS Girls
ArtServe has a history of giving back to the community and would like to request your assistance once again. The young women in the ACTS foster care program in Fort Lauderdale are in need of school supplies. Please help us throughout the month of June by dropping itmes in the collection bin at the ArtServe front desk. Items needed are:
book bags, black,blue, and red pens, calculators, composition notebooks, spiral bound notebooks, loose leaf paper, 3 ring binders, graph, stapler with staples, book covers
As Always, Thank You for your support!
Returning this Summer to ArtServe…Red Eye…stay tuned
1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954-462-8190

www.chelseagalleria.com
Scherer & Ouporov at Ft. Lauderdale International Airport

If it is humanly possible join us this Saturday night for the opening of…
Mayhem, Mischief and Monsters: Work from Tad Carpenter

If you’re not local, don’t despair! I will have artwork online on Monday and you can live vicariously through the photos of the opening. :-) Wish you were here!
Tad Carpenter is an illustrator and designer living in Kansas City, Missouri. His work has been seen on clothing, books, magazines, album art, home decor, rock posters & retail graphics. He has worked with the fine folks at Hallmark Cards, Target, MySpace, Vera Wang, Atlantic Records and Kid Robot to name a few.
Tad’s ‘Mayhem, Mischief and Monsters’ show includes twenty different ltd. ed. silkscreen ‘monster mix-up’ prints that empower you to buy a top or a bottom of a particular monster and combine with a totally different monster! So, whether you want a robot head and a scaley bottom or a zombie boy with octopus legs, Tad’s ‘monster mix-ups’ will have you covered!
This show will also include various prints on wood, small paintings and ltd. ed. plate designs by Tad Carpenter.

Bear and Bird, just finished leveling, plumbing and polishing the artwork for tomorrow’s opening!
Opening tomorrow night!
Three of a Kind Group show!

This SATURDAY night, THREE is the magic number! All of the artwork in this show are three parts of a whole, perhaps a triptych, panels in a story or fragments of an image.
Artists include: A. Pants / Alessandro Echevarria / Amanda Valdes / Dan Woodruff / Danielle {knee} Estefan / Danny Brito / DeKal / Erasmo Garcia / Francisco (Pac23) Perez / Hans Guignard / Helena Garcia / Jason Martin / Janet Gold / John Kissee / Kat Brunnegraff / Liz Lorini (Miss Kika) / Marcos Rivera / N! Satterfield / Natali Martinez / Netherland / Terribly Odd / Todd Nolan / and MORE!
Link to Show Flyer
Opening Night Reception: Saturday, January 17 from 7-10pm
Come out to the opening night festivities and meet some artists, enjoy some fine wine and triple chocolate cake!
For those of you who aren’t local, the show will be up online on Sunday! We’re going to get it up in the shop as fast as we can. I’ll try and also get preview photos of the gallery setup up on Flickr Saturday during the day, you can check that at: www.flickr.com/bearandbird
Show run dates: January 17 – February 21, 2009

We are having a pre-viewing 11am-6pm tomorrow (so people can just SEE the show in it’s entirety before stuff starts going home) and purchasing begins at 7pm with the opening reception.

If you’re local, try and make it out the opening night reception, we will have wine, cheese and delicoius Italian cookies as refreshments – plus you’ll get first dibs on some really amazing, AFFORDABLE artwork!

Small Stuff 2 Opening Night Reception: Saturday, November 29 from 7-10pm

More preview images.

As an added bonus, we also have a big Black Friday Weekend Coupon Madness sale going on through Sunday!
You can print out a coupon sheet.

We got a nice little writeup about the Small Stuff show in the local New Times paper.

Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery
inside/upstairs at
TATE’S Comics+Toys+Videos+More
4566 N. University Drive
Lauderhill, Florida 33351
Phone: 954-748-0181
www.bearandbird.com
www.tatescomics.com
amanda@bearandbird.com
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri & Sat 11am-9pm, Sun Noon-6pm

Opening this Saturday Night!
Viva la Propaganda: Political Art
By the People for the People of South Florida
Is there anything more American than artists expressing their opinions through their art? Even if you don’t agree with them… especially when you don’t agree with them! All viewpoints are welcome in this show and all local artists were invited to participate. We felt it was important for people to have an chance to speak THEIR minds, especially when there is so much coverage in the media about politics and the election coming up. Link to Show Flyer
Opening Night Reception: Saturday, October 18 from 7-10pm
Join us at the opening for complimentary beer, hot dogs and cookies!
Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery inside/upstairs at TATE’S
4566 North University Drive / Lauderhill, Florida 33351 / Phone: 954-748-0181
website: www.bearandbird.com
email: amanda@bearandbird.com
Learn more about TATE’S at: www.tatescomics.com

Friday – Sunday, August 15 – 17, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

You’ll find fine art and antiques, artists’ studios, custom framing and dining at Grace Cafe and Galleries. See the largest exhibition of the work of Purvis Young, spanning 4 decades, and his summer collection featuring a variety of iconic images. This weekend enjoy a fun summertime barbeque amid the fine art and enjoy live tango performances and workshops, as well as the music of pianist Ivan Borak. Free and open to the public.

Grace Cafe and Galleries
49 N. Federal Highway, Dania Beach
954-921-1231
www.gracecafeandgalleries.com