The Studios of Key West will serve up a creative feast for the next Walk on White on Thursday, December 20 from 6 to 9 pm. The public will be treated to live music by Blues guitarist Steve Green, open artist studios on the second floor, and a special installation of Rick Worth’s remarkable set designs for Red Barn Theatre’s 2007 production of Five Course Love. Wonderful food, including jerk chicken, banana bread, and other local favorites, will be provided by Key West restaurant, Blue Heaven.
“Things just keep getting more exciting here,” said TSKW project coordinator Elena Devers, who is also a frequent actress in Red Barn Theatre productions. “Creativity and interesting things will be in every corner of the Armory building, inside and out.”
The special feature of the evening, presented in partnership with Red Barn Theatre, will be a display of 5 original scenes from the past season’s run of Five Course Love. Each set design has been painted on four 4x8 foot panels, and all will be on view at the Armory before, during, and after the December 20 Walk on White. Perfect for a dining area, pool house, outdoor setting, or large interior, each of the five scenes will be for sale through a silent auction. Bidding runs from December 17 to January 2, and all proceeds will support Red Barn Theatre.
“The sets are charming, humorous Rick Worth originals,” said Red Barn artistic director Joy Hawkins, “They represent Mexican, Italian, and German restaurants, an American 50’s style diner, and a Texas Barbecue.”
Five Course Love is a comedy about finding romance, and involves 5 restaurants, 15 characters, and a small cast in multiple roles. The play, music, and lyrics were written by Gregg Coffin, and the Key West production ran at Red Barn Theatre earlier this year.
“What I liked most about doing the sets is working for the guys and gals out at the Barn,” said Worth, noting that this was his first project with the Key West theater. “The play required many set changes in a short period of time,” remembers the artist, “So I dreamed up this unfolding book idea, with the scenes on large folding panels, and it all worked like magic.” Worth is happy for his unique designs to find new homes, and will sign and dedicate the sets to those with the winning bid.
Striking outdoor works by local artist Anja Marais remain on view in the Armory Sculpture Garden, and the main hall interior contains a group exhibition of work by local painters, writers, and creative people. And thanks to local musician Steve Green, the Armory will be filled with blues tunes during the upcoming Walk on White.
“The third Thursday is our monthly open home at The Studios of Key West, and we’ve tried to grow the creative atmosphere and invite all sorts of local artists into the mix,” said Devers. “And of course, the public is invited to enjoy the creative elements in every nook and cranny.”
The Studios of Key West, founded in 2006, recently renovated the historic Armory building at 600 White Street to serve as a hub for the island’s arts community. The campus comprises a main hall for workshops, lectures, and exhibitions, twelve studios for local artists and writers, a well-landscaped sculpture garden, and main office.
In 2008, the organization will expand its programming to include visiting artist residencies, free professional development sessions for Key West artists, and exciting new partnerships with Sculpture Key West, Southern Arts Federation, Red Barn Theatre, Key West Symphony, and other local arts organizations.
“I’m thrilled that Red Barn and TSKW are working together,” commented Hawkins, “It’s all about making our community a more creative, vibrant, unique place.”
The Studios of Key West staff keeps an open door, and always welcomes new ideas, cultural projects, and creative possibilities. To learn more about Friends/TSKW, next Thursday’s Walk on White, or the upcoming creative season, contact The Studios of Key West at 296-0458 or info@tskw.org.
30 November 2007
05 November 2007
Local Artists Finding Room at the Inns
The Studios of Key West and Key West Innkeepers Association have partnered to lodge local art during the 2007 Historic Lighted Inn Tour
The Studios of Key West is helping local creative people find room at the inn. As part of the 2007 Historic Lighted Inns Tour, the work of almost a dozen artists will be installed at island accommodations such as Frances Street Bottle Inn, Cypress House, Curry Mansion, Old Town Manor, and other participating boutique hotels.
“Not only will these charming places be decorated and illuminated for the holidays, but they’ll also be filled with original works of local art,” said Elena Devers, project coordinator at The Studios of Key West.
Participating artists include painters Letty Nowak, Marc Caren, Lynn Sherman, and Janet Mueller. Photographer Lynne Bentley-Kemp, and mixed media artists Natasha Cole and Debra Yates are also creating works to show during the tour, which runs over the weekend of December 7 and 8 and 14 and 15.
The project started with a suggestion by Runi Goyal, proprietor of the Old Town Manor, an historic inn just off Duval Street. Goyal met with the staff at The Studios of Key West in mid 2007 to tour the studios and facilities.
“There’s a great level of creativity and new art being made in the Armory building, and in other nearby studio spaces,” said Goyal, “and this seemed like a perfect way to connect Key West artists with the hospitality community.”
Marc Caren, a painter originally form New York, is creating new canvasses of the two sites that will house his work during the Historic Lighted Inn Tour. Caren, who is now based at a studio in the Armory, is currently studying and painting images of the Paradise Inn and Island City House to be exhibited as part of the 15-property tour.
“It’s exciting that this project is actually generating new works of art, and possibly inspiring both artist and innkeeper to become closer creative partners,” said Goyal, who also serves on the board of the Innkeepers Association.
The Studios of Key West was established in late 2006, and is presently building a creative base at the historic Armory in Old Town. It’s mission is to support the creative process, local artists, and cultural experiences in Key West. The organization will host an ambitious slate of workshops, public programming, residencies, and new cultural initiatives in 2008. For details on arts opportunities, or to become an annual member of The Studios of Key West, contact the office at the historic Armory, 600 White Street, at 296-0458 or info@tskw.org. To learn about the 2007 Historic Lighted Inn Tour in Key West, contact 295-1334
The Studios of Key West is helping local creative people find room at the inn. As part of the 2007 Historic Lighted Inns Tour, the work of almost a dozen artists will be installed at island accommodations such as Frances Street Bottle Inn, Cypress House, Curry Mansion, Old Town Manor, and other participating boutique hotels.
“Not only will these charming places be decorated and illuminated for the holidays, but they’ll also be filled with original works of local art,” said Elena Devers, project coordinator at The Studios of Key West.
Participating artists include painters Letty Nowak, Marc Caren, Lynn Sherman, and Janet Mueller. Photographer Lynne Bentley-Kemp, and mixed media artists Natasha Cole and Debra Yates are also creating works to show during the tour, which runs over the weekend of December 7 and 8 and 14 and 15.
The project started with a suggestion by Runi Goyal, proprietor of the Old Town Manor, an historic inn just off Duval Street. Goyal met with the staff at The Studios of Key West in mid 2007 to tour the studios and facilities.
“There’s a great level of creativity and new art being made in the Armory building, and in other nearby studio spaces,” said Goyal, “and this seemed like a perfect way to connect Key West artists with the hospitality community.”
Marc Caren, a painter originally form New York, is creating new canvasses of the two sites that will house his work during the Historic Lighted Inn Tour. Caren, who is now based at a studio in the Armory, is currently studying and painting images of the Paradise Inn and Island City House to be exhibited as part of the 15-property tour.
“It’s exciting that this project is actually generating new works of art, and possibly inspiring both artist and innkeeper to become closer creative partners,” said Goyal, who also serves on the board of the Innkeepers Association.
The Studios of Key West was established in late 2006, and is presently building a creative base at the historic Armory in Old Town. It’s mission is to support the creative process, local artists, and cultural experiences in Key West. The organization will host an ambitious slate of workshops, public programming, residencies, and new cultural initiatives in 2008. For details on arts opportunities, or to become an annual member of The Studios of Key West, contact the office at the historic Armory, 600 White Street, at 296-0458 or info@tskw.org. To learn about the 2007 Historic Lighted Inn Tour in Key West, contact 295-1334
Open Doors at the Historic Armory
November 15 Walk on White offers local hand made objects, live music, food, new art,
and an open house at The Studios of Key West
The Studios of Key West will open its main and studio doors for the next Walk on White on Thursday, November 15 from 6 to 9 pm. The public is invited, and those dropping by will be treated to live music by Matthew "Phatback" Watson, new art from the 12 TSKW studio artists, and wonderful food and refreshments. And just in time for the holidays, the main hall will feature ready-to-buy work from up to a dozen local crafts-people from throughout the Keys.
“We expect a lively turn out and an incredibly creative atmosphere,” says Project Coordinator Elena Devers. “The public will have the chance to meet our studio artists, register for creative workshops, join our new Friends group, and learn about some of the wonderful cultural projects ahead.”
Striking outdoor works by local artist Anja Marais remain on view in the Armory Sculpture Garden, and fresh art has also been installed in the main interior space. The exhibition area, originally used as a drill hall for the Florida Militia, also features a new painting by former Key West resident Kevin Sloan. The 4-foot square canvas has been gifted to the Key West Symphony Orchestra in support of its 10th anniversary season, which opens in January 2008.
The Studios of Key West, founded in 2006, recently renovated the historic Armory building at 600 White Street to serve as a hub for the Key West arts community. The campus comprises a main hall for workshops, lectures, and exhibitions, twelve studios for local artists and writers, a well-landscaped sculpture garden, and main office. In 2008, the organization will expand its programming to include visiting artist residencies, free professional development sessions for Keys artists, and exciting new partnerships with Sculpture Key West, Southern
Arts Federation, Red Barn Theatre, Key West Symphony, and other local arts organizations.
“As the season approaches, our board and staff are working hard to turn the Armory into an artistic and cultural nexus for the island,” says Devers. “And thanks to new partners, friends, and community partners, it’s already become a place where people can come to discover the creative process, and develop their own.”
The Studios of Key West staff keeps an open door, and always welcomes new ideas, cultural projects, and creative possibilities. To learn more about Friends/TSKW, next Thursday’s Walk on White, or the upcoming creative season, contact The Studios of Key West at 296-0458 or info@tskw.org.
and an open house at The Studios of Key West
The Studios of Key West will open its main and studio doors for the next Walk on White on Thursday, November 15 from 6 to 9 pm. The public is invited, and those dropping by will be treated to live music by Matthew "Phatback" Watson, new art from the 12 TSKW studio artists, and wonderful food and refreshments. And just in time for the holidays, the main hall will feature ready-to-buy work from up to a dozen local crafts-people from throughout the Keys.
“We expect a lively turn out and an incredibly creative atmosphere,” says Project Coordinator Elena Devers. “The public will have the chance to meet our studio artists, register for creative workshops, join our new Friends group, and learn about some of the wonderful cultural projects ahead.”
Striking outdoor works by local artist Anja Marais remain on view in the Armory Sculpture Garden, and fresh art has also been installed in the main interior space. The exhibition area, originally used as a drill hall for the Florida Militia, also features a new painting by former Key West resident Kevin Sloan. The 4-foot square canvas has been gifted to the Key West Symphony Orchestra in support of its 10th anniversary season, which opens in January 2008.
The Studios of Key West, founded in 2006, recently renovated the historic Armory building at 600 White Street to serve as a hub for the Key West arts community. The campus comprises a main hall for workshops, lectures, and exhibitions, twelve studios for local artists and writers, a well-landscaped sculpture garden, and main office. In 2008, the organization will expand its programming to include visiting artist residencies, free professional development sessions for Keys artists, and exciting new partnerships with Sculpture Key West, Southern
Arts Federation, Red Barn Theatre, Key West Symphony, and other local arts organizations.
“As the season approaches, our board and staff are working hard to turn the Armory into an artistic and cultural nexus for the island,” says Devers. “And thanks to new partners, friends, and community partners, it’s already become a place where people can come to discover the creative process, and develop their own.”
The Studios of Key West staff keeps an open door, and always welcomes new ideas, cultural projects, and creative possibilities. To learn more about Friends/TSKW, next Thursday’s Walk on White, or the upcoming creative season, contact The Studios of Key West at 296-0458 or info@tskw.org.
01 November 2007
The Studios of Key West Continues its Free Lecture Series
John Dewey’s many winters in Key West to be focus of lecture by noted author and scholar, Dr Larry Hickman
Late-life love letters. Intimate exchanges with family members. Occasional gossip about neighbors such as Ernest Hemingway. And letters revealing personal thoughts on matters of national and international significance.
The letters and life of John Dewey in Key West, the esteemed American public figure, philosopher, and educator will be the topic of The Studios of Key West next free lecture. Distinguished Dewey scholar, Dr. Larry A. Hickman, will present his talk at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, November 14, and the public is invited. Generously funded by the Florida Humanities Council, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the event will be held in the exhibition hall of the historic Armory at 600 White Street. An interview discussion will follow the talk, moderated by noted scholar and author, Dr. Robert D. Richardson.
For several months each year between 1938 and 1950, John Dewey found sanctuary from the New York winters in cottages on Flagler, Greene, Dey and South Streets in Key West. Despite his advanced age (Dewey died in 1952 at the age of 92), he produced a quantity of lectures and publications during those years that many academics could claim with pride as the production of a lifetime.
“We are excited about this event,” says Martha Barnes, Program coordinator TSKW. “And are planning a new format in addition to the lecture, which will include an ‘Actor’s Studio’ style taped conversation. Those in attendance will be integral to the experience as members of the live audience, and their questions and ideas will play into the mix.”
Dewey’s letters from Key West provide a unique portrait of the man and the city he chose as his winter home. Dr. Hickman, Director of the Center for Dewey Studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale since 1993, has authored four books and edited or co-edited ten additional titles, including The Correspondence of John Dewey. Hickman’s most recent publication, Philosophical Tools for Technological Culture: Putting Pragmatism to Work, will be available at the November 14 lecture.
This event is the sixth in the Florida Humanities Council sponsored series of seven lectures exploring the history of the Key West, its place in 20th century culture, and the lives of artists and writers who lived and worked on the island.
The Armory doors will open at 6:30 pm, and the lecture is free and open to all. For details, please contact The Studios of Key West at 296-0458 or info@tskw.org
The Studios of Key West is located in the Historic Armory, 600 White Street, and recently announced an upcoming season of creative workshops, innovative projects, and new partnerships. To learn more, visit the organization’s website at www.tskw.org
Late-life love letters. Intimate exchanges with family members. Occasional gossip about neighbors such as Ernest Hemingway. And letters revealing personal thoughts on matters of national and international significance.
The letters and life of John Dewey in Key West, the esteemed American public figure, philosopher, and educator will be the topic of The Studios of Key West next free lecture. Distinguished Dewey scholar, Dr. Larry A. Hickman, will present his talk at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, November 14, and the public is invited. Generously funded by the Florida Humanities Council, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the event will be held in the exhibition hall of the historic Armory at 600 White Street. An interview discussion will follow the talk, moderated by noted scholar and author, Dr. Robert D. Richardson.
For several months each year between 1938 and 1950, John Dewey found sanctuary from the New York winters in cottages on Flagler, Greene, Dey and South Streets in Key West. Despite his advanced age (Dewey died in 1952 at the age of 92), he produced a quantity of lectures and publications during those years that many academics could claim with pride as the production of a lifetime.
“We are excited about this event,” says Martha Barnes, Program coordinator TSKW. “And are planning a new format in addition to the lecture, which will include an ‘Actor’s Studio’ style taped conversation. Those in attendance will be integral to the experience as members of the live audience, and their questions and ideas will play into the mix.”
Dewey’s letters from Key West provide a unique portrait of the man and the city he chose as his winter home. Dr. Hickman, Director of the Center for Dewey Studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale since 1993, has authored four books and edited or co-edited ten additional titles, including The Correspondence of John Dewey. Hickman’s most recent publication, Philosophical Tools for Technological Culture: Putting Pragmatism to Work, will be available at the November 14 lecture.
This event is the sixth in the Florida Humanities Council sponsored series of seven lectures exploring the history of the Key West, its place in 20th century culture, and the lives of artists and writers who lived and worked on the island.
The Armory doors will open at 6:30 pm, and the lecture is free and open to all. For details, please contact The Studios of Key West at 296-0458 or info@tskw.org
The Studios of Key West is located in the Historic Armory, 600 White Street, and recently announced an upcoming season of creative workshops, innovative projects, and new partnerships. To learn more, visit the organization’s website at www.tskw.org
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