The Treasure Coast Art Association

Mother's Day

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Everyone enjoyed making gifts for mom on Saturday May 8, 2010

April Artist Awards

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First Place went to Jeannette DeHart's photograph entitled "Tranquil Moments"

Sandy Evoy's Black Forest Valley captured 2nd place

Tookie Nibert won an honorable mention for her mixed media work entitled "Liam at the beach"

January 2010 Artist Awards

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1st Place - Puddin Pop by Rene' Laigo, Oil on Canvas

2nd Place - Backus Studio by Leslie Szakacs, Oil on Canvas

3rd Place - Baby Girl by Runa Saunders, Oil on Canvas

Honorable Mention - Island Quilt Shop by Bob Patarcity

TCAA - Now On FaceBook and Twitter

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The Treasure Coast Art Association (TCAA) is now on FaceBook. Log in and give us your comments and see photos from the 2009 event. Come back often as we are attempting to get them all from various artists. Many new events are being scheduled for 2010 -- another exciting year in the World of Art in historic Downtown Fort Pierce.

TCAA is now on TWITTER.com -- follow our happening and come have a creative time with us.

January Artist Reception for Jenene Doelman

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Jenene Doelman’s art exhibit in January included paintings from her travels in Italy, as well as glass art and mosaics. Doelman is recognized as one of the Treasure Coast area’s noted artists. She has won numerous awards for her paintings and glass sculptures.

Jenene is a 2010 participating artist in the St. Lucie County Art in Public Places WOW III exhibit. Her glass sculpture of a tarpon is currently on display at the foot of the North Bridge on North Hutchinson Island in Fort Pierce. (Photo attached)

Great Italian food, music and vino was enjoyed by over 35 people who attended the event on Saturday, January 23 from 2 to 5 PM

Artful Holiday Tree Auction & Holiday Art Festival - December 3, 4 & 5

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The 1st Artful Holiday Tree Auction and Holiday Art Festival was a Success

Treature Coast Art Association along with other non-profits, and arts and craft vendors are proud to announce that the event raised more than $1,000 for non-profit organizations. It was a wonderful time enjoyed by all despite 2 days of rain. For more photos go to FaceBook and become a fan or http://www.treasurecoastartassociation.org/.

The Treasure Coast Art Association is grateful for the ability to donate the proceeds from the trees silent auction to the following organizations that were individually selected by each artist who designed their tree: Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council – artist Runa Saunders; Treasure Coast Hospice – artists Jerry & Judy Ross, Don Rhodes; Treasure Coast Habitat for Humanity – artist Jenene Doelman; Indian RiverKeepers – artists Kathleen Powell, Sandy Bates and Jeanne Johansen; Dogs and Cats Forever – artist Rene’ Laigo; Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie County – artists the bigs & littles, Dana Pazusas and Jeanne Johansen; SafeSpaces – artists members of Unity of Fort Pierce; Children’s Home Services – artist Celeste Briglia; Zora Neale Hurston Florida Foundation (Zora Fest) – artist Jeanne Johansen; TCAA’s arts programs – artists Anna Nibert, Jerry & Judy Ross, Mary Bennett, and Runa Saunders; .and Law Enforcement Against Prohibition – artist Ethel Rowland.

The artists are already getting ready for the 2010 Artful Holiday Arts & Craft Festival & Tree Auction for Charity on Friday December 3 and Saturday December 4 with the possibility of including Sunday December 5. It will take place again at the Orange Blossom Business Center.

November's Announcement - Fun - Getting Artful...

The ornaments have been sewn, painted, sculpted, wired, weaved, stretched, glued, and sprinkled with glitter. The ribbons have been cut, twisted, fluffed, and placed. The trees have been assembled, bolted, and glued. The mall has been decorated and Santa's chair is in place. His arrival's confirmed and the musicians alerted.

When Santa arrives at 6 PM on Thursday December 3, the tree veils will come down, the tree lights will go; and hardworking, proud artists of the Treasure Coast Art Association and volunteers from local churches and organizations will breath a breathe of relief as people and businesses places bids to purchase for their home and/or office these marvelous tree creations made with love to be enjoyed for years to come. Trees' proceeds will go to local charities to help families, children, dogs and cats this coming year.

Come out to the Orange Blossom Business Center (mall) at 4300 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, and be a part of this wonderful event. Years of joy and happiness to the bid winners who garnish these trees made with skill and love. Good tidings of joy and success to our local charities whose deeds make a difference indeed for so many each day of the year.

Happy Holidays to You! Don't forget to stop into TCAA on Avenue A, in Fort Pierce for holiday gifts you'll find nowhere else and help the artists teach others art and the skills of helping others this coming year 2010.

Story & Photos By Jeanne Johansen

November winners

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First Place is The Saxophone Player by Mary Standley, 2nd Places are Abe Cordova and Gini Fripp. 3rd place is Leslie Szakacs. Jenene Doelman got first place at the Orchid Society and best mixed media prizes for her orchids.

Halloween at Treasure Coast Art Association

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Artsy Pie Social & Artist Reception

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Trase Rowland and Runa Saunders look on as professional artist Don Rhodes draws on the computer graphics tablet.

Runa Saunders and Alison Cunningham sell each other their work while, Alison's mother, Ann Cunningham attempts to secure the awarding painting, "Head Dress" by Runa Saunders, for a special place in her home all in fun.

Great fun, great food and great art at the Treasure Coast Art Association.

Music on the Plaza and more upcoming events

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Wednesday, October 14, Artists Reception & Pie Social

Saturday, October 31 Halloween Party - Costumes optional -- Bring a scary painting or mask to display.

Saturday, November 1: New art show & contest with prizes

Sunday, November 2, Free to TCAA members show at Music on the Plaza (Darrell Raines Blues Band & Ben Robinson BLues Band) This is a free show for members (TCAA) is paying the entry free. It can only be paintings and the gallery rules apply (90%/10% donation).

Photo of the last Music on the Plaza

October's Winning Art

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This month's winners are First Place Alison Cunningham's photo "Rose Balestrino"
2nd Place is Jacklyn Balestrino's "Parrot Flower"
3rd Place is Allen Smith's "Nude in the Grass"
Honorable Mention is Runa Saunder's "Head Dress"

September's Winning Paintings

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This month's winners are Kathleen Powell in first place with "Ocean Treasure".
Harriet Brenner came in second with "Les Bouleau."
Kathryn McEachorn is in 3rd place with "Magnolias."
Abe Cordona has honorable mention with "Real Peace."

August's Winning Paintings

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Here are the August winners, I got 1st place for "Round Island Oak"! :oD
Second place is "Just Hangin Out" by Runa Saunders. Third place is "BeeLicious" by TeeJ Brewster. Honorable Mention is "Autumn" by Anna Abernethy.

July Winning Paintings

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Ist Place is Anne Abernathy's "Dreamer". Second Place is Kathleen Powell's beautiful felted basket. Third Place is "Let Freedom Ring" by Runa Saunders. Honorable mention is Artistic Endeavors in Collage by Debbie Perdue.

June Paintings

2009-06-30T17:14:00.009-04:00

Its been awhile since I have been able to up-date this, my off-line life has been keeping me busy.

The gallery has been painted and all sorts of new activities have been planned. Here are this months paintings. Tookie (seated) is shown painting the gallery and Strawberry (Terry Gallozzi) We have sad news Strawberry passed away recently. The officer was our judge this month.

March Winning Paintings

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Here are March's winning paintings, first place is Cheryl Jacquin, second is Tookie Niebert, third is Virginia Brach and fourth is Malilyn Stone.

Art Walk Wednesday

2009-01-18T22:57:00.004-05:00

Here is artist and author Phil Steel at his book signing last Wednesday night. We all had an enjoyable evening. Photos by Jeannie Johansen

Treasure Coast Art Association at Harbor Place Retirement Home

2009-01-08T21:46:00.004-05:00

TCAA was in an art show at Harbor Place Retirement home today, it looked very nice. Above is Joan Lyon's paintings there and below is Cathy's beautiful bead work. Below that is me in today's paper while I was painting at TCAA last monday.

Sad News

2009-01-02T14:15:00.005-05:00

I am very sad to tell you Lea Shaw passed away New Year's Eve. She was a wonderful lady who painted and taught to the very end.

December's Winning Paintings

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Here are December's winners: Carol Kepp got the blue ribbon, Gini Fripp came in second with the red, Katheryn McEachern got third place with the green and Jerry Ross got honorable mention with the white ribbon.

November's Winning Paintings

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This month's winning paintings, Blue ribbon to Ginny Fripp, Red to Joan Lyons, Green to me, White ribbons to Lea Shaw and Alan Smith.

Floorcloths by design

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FLOORCLOTHS BY DESIGN
New art work shop offered by the Treasure Coast Art Association. “Floorcloths by Design”, a painting that you can walk on! Floorcloths have been around for more than 200 years. Originated in the 18th century England and adorned many households. Floorcloths were often predominantly featured in family portraits. Create your own Floorcloth and make it a treasured household item that will last forever! Artist and instructor Bonnie Phelan has earned a good reputation with her clients and students to determine the perfect design and colors to coordinate with any décor
.
All materials and equipment supplied for students to create and leave with their own personalized Floorcloth.
$125 (12 hour workshop)
2x3 floorcloth
Workshop Session
Saturday November 22nd 10am – 6 pm & Sunday November 23rd 1pm – 4 pm
Workshops held at the Treasure Coast Art Association
223 Avenue A , in beautiful Downtown Fort Pierce
Pre-registration and payment required.
For more information call 772 – 985 – 9272
e-mail floorclothbydesign@yahoo.com

October's Winning Paintings

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This month's winning paintings are Gina Fripp got first place, second Michael Mandabach, third, Fawn Barr, and Fourth, Lea Shaw.

Yupo Demo

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Joan Lyons and I gave a demo today about painting on Yupo.

Resignation

2008-09-29T14:03:00.002-04:00

I am sorry but I have to resign as vice president of the Treasure Coast Art Association and my membership on the board.

I have too much going on in my life right now and I cannot handle any more.

Lenore McNamara (Lori)

September Winning Paintings

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Here are the winning paintings, Allen Smith got the blue ribbon, Sandy Evoy got the red, and Margot Braswell got the green and Tookie Nibert and Joan Lyons got white ribbons. Sorry for the glare!

Tookie will be at the Library on Sept. 2 at 1:00

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August Winning Paintings

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Here are this month's winning paintings, 1st place is Alex Stankewitz, 2nd is Micki Keyon, 3rd is me, and honorable mention is Lea Shaw.

Winning paintings for July

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Here are the prize winning paintings for July. Fawn McNeil and I got the first prize blue ribbons, Joan Lyons and Caesar Ivan Arias got red ribbons for second place. Tookie Niebert and Jerry Ross got 3rd place ribbons. Honorable mention ribbons were Barbara Brissette and Joe Newton.

March Demo

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The painting is 12 x 16 oil. $300. The demo went well, we had a real good turnout, around 40 people came. I don't think I put anyone to sleep. ;oD Many thanks to Joan for her great intro, great refreshments and Tookie for all her phone calling. Lots of thanks to Ralph for all the work he did too.

March 2008 Art Show

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Here is some of what is going on this month at the Treasure Coast Art Association. First is Joan Lyon's wall and then Tookie Niebert's wall, some of our other artist's paintings and the last photo is me by my wall.

I will be giving a painting demo on wednesday night, (March 12) at 6 pm.

Susan Tierney's Demo

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Here Is Susan Tierney giving her monoprint demo. It was an excellent introduction to monoprinting, everyone enjoyed it a lot.

We have the winners for the month!

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Tuesday Paintouts and Wednesday Demo

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This tuesday 11-13 we will be painting at South Causeway Island park in Fort Pierce. Take US1 to Seaway drive going east towards the beach. Its on your left just after you go over the bridge. The Smithsonian has a nice aquarium there, used to be free on Tuesdays. I just looked at their site, looks like it still is.
Marine Ecosystem Exhibit

I'll be there around 9:30 plus or minus. Look for my red Jeep.
Lori McNamara

Don't Forget! Susan Tierney will be giving a painting Demonstration on monoprinting on November 14th, 5:30 pm. Monoprints are exciting to watch and do and lots of fun. Open to the public! On Ave. A downtown Fort Pierce at the TCAA.

Barbara Smyther's Wall

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Here is Barbara Smythers and her wall, her paintings are gorgeous, much nicer in person than shows here. She will be here for at least the next month.

Joan Lyon's Wall of Paintings

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Note to artists, wall space is available monthly, $10. to hang a painting the whole month. The price of wall space - 1/3 of the wall- is $50. (9 feet of space ) for the month. If anything sells, the artist must give 10% of the selling price to TCAA.

Bahamas Painting by Joan Lyons and Gallery Opportunity

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Here is one of Joan Lyons' lovely water colors.

Come hang your paintings in the art gallery on Saturday morning. November 10th from 10am to 12 pm. The holidays are upon us people need paintings for presents. Wall space is available monthly, $10. to hang a painting the whole month. The price of wall space - 1/3 of the wall- is $50. for the month. If anything sells, the artist must give 10% of the selling price to TCAA. Artists can share the cost of the wall.

Exciting Painting Demonstration!!

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Susan Tierney will be giving a painting Demonstration on monoprinting on November 14th, 5:30 pm. Monoprints are exciting to watch and do and lots of fun.

Backus Gallery four county show

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One of my paintings is at the Backus Gallery four county show. The show will run through till November 24th. The gallery is at 500 North Indian River Drive in Fort Pierce, Fl.

My painting is a bit hard to find, and I am using my formal name of Lenore McNamara.

Its 4 x 6 inches, oil, painting knife. $100.

A poem by Tookie

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The Treasure Coast Art Association

The TCCA on Avenue A,

Is open to the public most every day.

Our logos a pirate,

We're a Fort Pierce treasure,

To welcome you is our pleasure!

If you like to sketch, paint or just hang out,

The place to be is HERE, no doubt.

If you're a beginner don't be shy

Come to the studio and give it a try.

Want to learn something new?

Our talented teachers will teach it to you.

Enter your work in our monthly show,

You may win a ribbon, you just never know.

We're the best kept secret on the Treasure Coast,

We're sharing with you, we just like to boast.

Come see us!

Poem by Tookie

Tuesday paintouts from the Plein Air Painters of the Treasure Coast

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I won't be able to make it, the weather looks too bad. This tuesday Oct. 30 we will be painting at the Village Shops, 6270 Highway A1A, Vero Beach. This is a ways north of Vero, near Indian River Shores.

Lori McNamara

Lea is one of the Teachers at TCAA

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Hidden Treasures of Fort Pierce

2007-10-17T20:57:00.001-04:00

I thought I would show whats next door to the Treasure Coast Art Association. The first photo shows the outside of famous artist Don Rhodes studio and art boutique, the second has the inside where you can replenish your art supplies without having to drive to Vero or Stuart. The third is Mr. Rhodes' gallery which is filled with some of his wonderful paintings.

DAILY PAINTING 365!!!!!!!!!! Guess Who!

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I think I am going to keep this one! Its 11 x 14 oil, knife and brush. I am painting yesterday's painting on the neighbor's dock. I'll tweak the horizon when it dries. I did it all today, about 12 hours.

Tookie painting her lighthouse painting

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Tuesday paintouts from the Plein Air Painters of the Treasure Coast

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Hi Everybody!

This tuesday, September 25 and next October 2, we will paint at White City Park which is south of Ft. Pierce. From US1 you take CR712 or Midway Road. Go West on Midway Road till you get to the park on your left. Going west the entrance is just after you go over the bridge on left ... Its a lovely little park, with a windy road that goes to the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. I try to get there around 9:30 and stay till noon or later. I drive a red Jeep Cherokee so you can look for that and find me.

If you don't paint and just want to see pretty parks and artists painting you are welcome of course! Anyone who is new and would like to paint with us welcome!

I am looking forward to painting with you all again! Below is my painting from tuesday. 8 x 10 oil.

Happy Painting! Lori

What I painted Friday in the gallery Snow on the Mountain and Bromeliads

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Some of our plants in the back yard, the snow on the mountain trees are small with white, pink and green leaves, very pretty. They grow like weeds, spreading all over. The painting is 5 x 7 oil, knife and brush. Click on the PayPal button to purchase.

Royal Poinciana painting by by Elonse Longstreet

2007-09-19T20:56:00.001-04:00

I don't think the artist had a title to this one and I am not sure I have her name spelled right, it wasn't too clear on her card. I like the painting a lot.

Sandy Evoy's Wall of paintings

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Note to artists, wall space is available monthly, $10. to hang a painting the whole month. The price of wall space - 1/3 of the wall- is $50. for the month. If anything sells, the artist must give 10% of the selling price to TCAA.

Some of the paintings hanging at the TCAA gallery this month

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I'll be posting some more the next few days. These are paintings by Lea Shaw, Joe Newton and Carol Hill.

Painting at the TCAA

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Joan and her grandchildren who joined us all during open studio. They painted some cool paintings. My painting is to the right not sure who did the one on the left.
There is Cherie in the back and me in the front. The two paintings to the right are Joan's not sure about the others. Anybody who has any cool TCAA photos who would like to see them here can email them to me or bring them by on Monday morning, I am planning on being here then at the open studio. My email address is: Lorartbus@aol.com

Treasure Coast Art Association Gallery

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We do actually do some painting now and then. Open studios ($4) are a way for you to enjoy the TCAA sunlit space to work in the medium of your choice, sharing knowledge and camaraderie with your fellow artists. Everyone is welcome, beginners or advanced. (see to the left the big long column with the days of the week for times and all)

Here is the gallery from the outside.

Here is Tookie with her cool rooster painting.

This Tookie and Virginia inside the Gallery. I regret to say Virginia has passed away.

We need more teachers at the gallery, if you are interested in giving lessons, contact Joan at 595-9538

Welcome to the New Treasure Coast Association Blog

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I am just starting to set this up feel free to comment. My painting below is on display at the gallery. The gallery is located at 223 Avenue "A" Downtown Fort Pierce.
Phone: 772-468-3253