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.
