The ten winners of the Congressional Art Competition! We received an overwhelming amount of impressive pieces, but had to limit ourselves to ten.
The overall winner is Lee Pivnik, from Coral Reef Senior High.
But we have chosen nine other distinguished artists to showcase the incredible talent that our congressional district has to offer.
In no particular order:
Jose Rivero – Felix Varela Senior High
Paula Galvis – Felix Varela Senior High
Allison Saaverdra – Southwest Senior High
Aldrin Mayorga – Southridge Senior High
Laura Aldana – Felix Varela Senior High
Tiffany Zambrana – Coral Reef Senior High
Tiffany Arias – Felix Varela Senior High
Chance Gomez – Robert Morgan Educational Center
Yessica Maravila – South Dade Senior High
Congratulations to our Varela Students and their teacher!
Friday, May 24, 2013
Thursday, March 21, 2013
11th Annual Young Artist's Gallery
Leandro Reyes
Ysabelle Guerrero
The opening reception is on March 15th 2013 from 6-8 pm.
It is a juried art exhibition and sale where students participate to earn scholarship funds. The Exhibit Preview Party will be held at the Woman’s Club (2985 South Bayshore Drive), on Friday, March 15, from 6 to 8 pm, with a reception. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served with musical arrangements on the piano by Peggy Hall.
The entries will be pre-judged by a prominent local arts patron and the scholarships awarded that night to the winning students and teachers. The artwork can be purchased from the students and picked up after the end of the show. This exhibit is open to the public and runs throughout the weekend on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 from noon to 6 pm.
Each year for the last 11 years, the Woman's Club of Coconut Grove has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarship money to talented young artists from schools throughout the county. Bring your family and friends and be part of our growing cause. This event is made possible by the generous support of The Korth Family Foundation, The Coconut Grove Bank and The Joyce Pippo Memorial Fund.
Annual Countywide Student Exhibition 2013
Please congratulate the following students and their teacher Mrs. Maria Lantigua for this outstanding accomplishment. Reception details posted.
Melendez_Tyanna 11 Felix Varela HS Lantigua, Maria L.
Arias_Nohely 11 Felix Varela HS Lantigua, Maria L.
Taylor_Allison 12 Felix Varela HS Lantigua, Maria L.
Rivero_Jose 12 Felix Varela HS Lantigua, Maria L.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Deering En Plein Air Exhibition
Deering 2013
APRIL Affair en Plein Air April 20-21
MAY-JUL Runs 5/24-7/26(opening June 19)
GROVEHOUSE ARTIST APPLICATION SCHEDULE:
Visit the annual GroveHouse Artists member’s exhibit displayed throughout the historic homes. Show highlights award winning pieces from the annual Affair on Plein Air event, a two day juried on-site painting experience.
N/A NO APPLICATION – SEE GROVEHOUSE ARTISTS WEBSITE/ Contact: Barb Tejeda (305) 979-9534 ba.tejeda@gmail.com
MAY 18 DELIVERY FOR DELIVERY OF ARTWORK 10AM- 12PM
5/ 19-5/23 INSTALLATION OF ARTWORK
JUNE 19 EXHIBIT OPENING
July 26 EXHIBIT CLOSE/TAKEDOWN
7/27 PICK UP OF ARTWORK 10AM- 12PM
APRIL Affair en Plein Air April 20-21
MAY-JUL Runs 5/24-7/26(opening June 19)
GROVEHOUSE ARTIST APPLICATION SCHEDULE:
Visit the annual GroveHouse Artists member’s exhibit displayed throughout the historic homes. Show highlights award winning pieces from the annual Affair on Plein Air event, a two day juried on-site painting experience.
N/A NO APPLICATION – SEE GROVEHOUSE ARTISTS WEBSITE/ Contact: Barb Tejeda (305) 979-9534 ba.tejeda@gmail.com
MAY 18 DELIVERY FOR DELIVERY OF ARTWORK 10AM- 12PM
5/ 19-5/23 INSTALLATION OF ARTWORK
JUNE 19 EXHIBIT OPENING
July 26 EXHIBIT CLOSE/TAKEDOWN
7/27 PICK UP OF ARTWORK 10AM- 12PM
Taste of the Tropics Exhibition
Subject: : Call for Entries - Taste of the Tropics Authentic Assessment District-wide Student Art Exhibition
Target Audience: Visual Arts Teacher
Category: For your information.
Purpose: The Division of Life Skills invites you to participate in the annual “Taste of the Tropics” Authentic Assessment District-wide Student Art Exhibition.
Exhibition Description
Taste of the Tropics
Whether you are familiar with the areas of Miami or not, the tropical feel that this city emits entices natives as well as new comers. The welcoming allure of the city engages people in a way that immerses them in an ambiance of tropical culture. This thematic exhibition allows students to examine Miami’s nuances while viewing it like a true native as they explore it through the use of various media such as, but not limited to: drawing, painting, printmaking, etc. Miami’s natural waterways, mangroves, palm trees, small islands, seagulls, sultry sea breezes, the sounds of Biscayne Bay lapping at the shore, flora, fauna and sunsets that paint the sky a thousand shades of tangerine and lavender are but a few of those tropical wonders explored and interpreted through this student exhibition.
• This exhibition encompasses all styles, media, and technique in both 2-D and 3-D artworks.
• Open to grades K-12. 2D and 3D artwork should be no larger than 18” x 24” matted.
• Use Artwork Label Format provided by the Division of Social Sciences and Life Skills, Art Education Program. ALL Artwork Labels MUST BE TYPED. Please refer to forms attached.
• Send all entries to:
9626/Art Education/316
Taste of the Tropics”
3-D artworks may be hand-delivered
• Artwork Due Date:
Thursday, February 21, 2013
• Exhibition Dates:
Thursday, March 14 – Monday, April 3, 2013
• Opening/Awards Reception:
Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Exhibition Location:
Pinecrest Gardens
11000 Red Road
Pinecrest, FL 33156
For additional information, please contact the Division of Life Skills, Art Education Program at 305-995-1930.
The Scholastic Art Awards 2013 Regional Competition Awards- MDCPS and Opening/Awards Reception Evite
Please congratulate the following students (and their teachers) for their acceptance and placement in the annual (JURIED) Scholastics Art & Writing competition.. it was open to the entire county and varela got 10 students in
Alfonso, Lisa; 10; Felix Varela Senior High School; Art Teacher - Lantigua; Untitled #3, 2012; Art; Honorable Mention
Cuadra, Jessica; 12; Felix Varela Senior High School; Art Teacher (s) - Lantigua; Cemetary; Art; Honorable Mention
Florian, Damaris; 12; Felix Varela Senior High School; Art Teacher (s) - Evans; The Dark Castle; Art; Honorable Mention
Gomez, William; 12; Felix Varela Senior High School; Art Teacher (s) - Lantigua; Taller De Ropa; Art; Honorable Mention
Gonzalez, Juan; 12; Felix Varela Senior High School; Art Teacher (s) - Delinois; Deadmau5 for Hope; Art; Honorable Mention
Lage, Alexis; 12; Felix Varela Senior High School; Art Teacher (s) - Lantigua; Tangled; Art; Silver Key
Ledesma, Luis; 12; Felix Varela Senior High School; Art Teacher (s) - Delinois; Neymar Flash; Art; Honorable Mention
Perez, Augusto; 12; Felix Varela Senior High School; Art Teacher (s) - Delinois; Classy Puff Fish; Art; Gold Key
Remmen, Bridgette; 11; Felix Varela Senior High School; Art Teacher (s) - Lantigua; Rainy Day; Art; Honorable Mention
Rosado, Galia; 12; Felix Varela Senior High School; Art Teacher (s) - Lantigua; Cuba # 4; Art Portfolio; Gold Key
2013 Black History Month Art and Essay Contest
The Division of Life Skills invites you to participate in the 2013 Black History Month Art and Essay Contest. Winners receive a 4 year Florida Pre-Paid Scholarship.
Submission Guidelines and Contest information available at the Florida Black History Website.
http://www.floridablackhistory.com/essay.cfm
For additional contest information, please contact:
Connie Wildeman, M.P.A.
Social Studies Program Specialist
Florida Department of Education
850-245-9323
Connie.Wildeman@fldoe.org
Submission Guidelines and Contest information available at the Florida Black History Website.
http://www.floridablackhistory.com/essay.cfm
For additional contest information, please contact:
Connie Wildeman, M.P.A.
Social Studies Program Specialist
Florida Department of Education
850-245-9323
Connie.Wildeman@fldoe.org
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