New Gallery Representation and Exhibit

May 26th, 2009 by Melissa

I am now being represented by Main Street Gallery located in historic downtown Panama City. This newly opened gallery has several of my works on display as well as works by other local artists. Please feel free to visit their location and check out many differing works from established and upcoming artists.

In other news I have a piece currently on display at the Brevard Art Museum as part of a themed exhibit entitled “Take Out.” The above piece will be on display at this museum until July 5th, 2009. I have also updated my website to include some studio works done while studying at Gulf Coast Community College, these works include paintings for 2008 and drawings.


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A Glimpse From Last Weekend’s Art Events

March 2nd, 2009 by Melissa

This weekend was a busy one, with three seperate art-related events in and around Panama City. The above picture was taken at the third and final event of the weekend, displaying my art for Gulf Beach Presbyterian Church’s Concert Series. The above photograph is with the featured pianist Joel Fan. Joel played several amazing pieces, as well as a Syrian piece from his new album that was marvelous.

At these events I debuted a new piece of artwork called “Stained Glass Butterfly”, as well as a mini-print of it which was quite popular.


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Three Events this Weekend

February 19th, 2009 by Melissa

This weekend on Saturday February 28th & Sunday March 1st I will be participating in several events as both an artist and speaker. It’ll be a busy day for me, but it’s what I love to do.

On Saturday, I will be part of the Bay County National Organization for Women’s “Feast of Hearts” Silent Art Auction. The event will take place from 2 to 8pm at Gaston’s Hideaway, 233 Harrison Avenue in Panama City, Florida. I have donated two pieces of artwork that will be auctioned off, and I will be appearing from 4 to 6pm as a featured artist with a variety of other works (including prints) for sale.

The second one takes place at the Unitarian Universalists Fellowship of Bay County at 10:30am. During their normal Sunday fellowship service, I will be the featured speaker talking about “Finding Spirituality Through The Arts”. This presentation was prompted by my discovery of a church in New Mexico, called the Church of Beethoven, whose services are based around music and art, and I will also be briefly talking about art and religion. I will have a powerpoint presentation showing various pieces of art, accompanied by music. The service begins at 10:30am and is free to the public. This event is free, and is located at the corner of Lisenby and Airport Road in Panama City, Florida. The UU’s website is uubay.homestead.com

Later that day at 7pm, I will be the featured Visual Artist at the Gulf Beach Presbyterian Church’s Concert & Art Series. That night, “World Piano” artist and pianist Joel Fan will be performing. Fan has performed with Yo-Yo Ma, the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and Zubin Mehta. I will be showing several paintings as well as having prints and bookmarks available for sale. The event has a suggested donation of $15, and there will be a reception to meet the artist & musician after the concert. The church is located at 271 South Highway 79 in Panama City Beach, Florida. Gulf Beach Presbyterian Church’s website is www.pinkchurch.org.


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