An Electronic Newsletter from The Studios of Key West
Walk on White
June's gallery walk will be sweeter than usual at TSKW
Join us at this month's Walk on White on Thursday 19 June from 6-9pm
when the Rotary Club, local businesses and TSKW will serve
up food and fun as a special fundraiser for the businesses
that were affected by the White Street fire earlier this month.
Start your stroll at the Coldwell Banker office at 1201 White Street,
where you can check-in, learn more about the participating
businesses and purchase a 50/50 raffle ticket.
Enjoy a glass of wine or beer and make your way down White Street to
hear live music at the White Street Deli Cafe, check out new artwork
at local businesses, and stop in at the Truman and White Chevron Station,
where they'll be grilling up hamburgers and hot dogs all evening.
Finish your evening at the Armory, where in addition to
the usual festivities, we'll be serving a selection of delicious
desserts generously provided by First State Bank.
Also on at the Armory during Walk on White:
Stock Island: Closing Reception
If you haven't already seen the exhibition of new work
by studio artist Letty Nowak, this Thursday evening
is your last chance.
In over twenty small oil-on-canvas paintings, Letty presents her
unique take on the distinct architectural features,
industrial landscapes and familiar faces of Stock Island.
That night, you can also meet Letty and learn about the
beginning oil painting classes that she'll
be teaching later this month at the Armory.
(see class details below)
Images from Jim Racchi's
recent visit to Hong Kong
As part of Walk on White, local sculptor Jim Racchi will present
an informal slide show detailing his recent experiences from
his month-long stay in Hong Kong.
Jim took part in the 2008 Hong Kong Tin Sui Wai International
Sculpture Symposium. While there he created a steel sculpture
entitled Walking Couple #5. The work remains in a Hong
Kong park along with the sculptors by nine other artists.
This month, visitors can view an earlier sculpture in the series
entitled Walking Couple #2 in the main hall of the Armory.
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Also at the Armory this month:
Two Special Oil Painting Classes
with Letty Nowak
Class One: Introduction to Oils
(3 session-class/limit 20 students)
Saturday 21 June 9am-12pm
Tuesday 24 June 6-9pm
Thursday 26 June 6-9pm
(final class will conclude with a group portrait
and wine and cheese reception)
$150 for friends/tskw or $180 for non-members
This class is designed to introduce beginners to the pleasure of
painting with oils. Nowak will demonstrate this traditional
medium step-by-step, through the processes of mixing colors and
applying paint to develop their own 12 x 12 inch painting.
Learn more at http://www.tskw.org/workshops_item.php?ws_id=105
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Class Two : Oil Painting Portraits
(3 session-class/limit 20 students)
Saturday 28 June 9am-12pm
Tuesday 1 July 6-9pm
Thursday 3 July 6-9pm
(final class will conclude with a group portrait
and wine and cheese reception)
$150 for friends/tskw or $180 for non-members
In this class students will work with traditional oils on canvas to make a non-
traditional contemporary portrait of a person they choose. Nowak will
demonstrate step-by-step how to get the initial drawing right, how to
mix colors, and how to get a well-developed painting that looks
just like the subject.
Learn more at http://www.tskw.org/workshops_item.php?ws_id=15
Demonstrations will begin each session and
a notebook and camera are suggested.
Call 296.0458 or stop by the Armory to register.
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And, TSKW offers two unique creative
opportunities for kids this summer:
Summer Music Academy
Kids will explore all aspects of musicality
at two week summer experience
The Studios of Key West is proud to partner with Robin Kaplan and
Skipper Kripitz, two legendary local music educators,
to launch this summer music academy for Key West kids.
Students will make a creative summer break while honing their
listening, singing, and rhythm skills, developing music
appreciation, and learning to play instruments.
This performance-based program will explore many styles including pop,
rock, jazz, classical, and world music. The two-week experience
will run weekdays from June 23 to July 4 at the Armory and will
culminate in a performance on the lawn of the Casa
Marina on July 4, for the big annual Hospice picnic and celebration.
Grades K-2 will meet from 1:00 to 2:00 pm each day
($100 with Friends/TSKW family membership or $120 for non-members)
Grades 3-5 will meet from 2:30 to 4:00 pm each day
($150 with Friends/TSKW family membership or $175 for non-members)
Grades 6-8 will meet from 4:30 to 6:00 pm each day
($150 with Friends/TSKW family membership or $175 for non-members)
Contact The Studios of Key West at 296-0458 for
registration and program information.
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Summer Art Academy
Fun and creative summer program
explores different art themes
Led by Montessori-trained educator, Monica Feinemann,
The Studios of Key West summer art academy at the Armory
covers two one-week experiences. Each week, students will explore a
different arts theme, and then undertake related field trips and
fun activities on our wonderfully creative island.
Week 1: July 14- July 18
Around the World through Art and Art History
Week 2: July 21-July 25
Key West and its Local Artists
Sessions will be held from 9 am- 2 pm each day
($175 per child/per week with Friends/TSKW family membership
or $195 per child/per week for non-members)
Contact The Studios of Key West at 296-0458 for
registration and program information.
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The Studios of Key West is a nonprofit cultural organization established
in 2006 with a mission of supporting our community's creative people,
fostering new projects and partnerships, and advancing the cultural
life of our island. Find us and our campus at the Historic Armory,
600 White Street in Old Town Key West. Our current facilities
comprise a main exhibition hall and workshop space, 12 artist
studios, a sculpture garden, several residency cottages, and
small office.
Visit us there, and learn about our plans for the 2008/09 season!
Eric Holowacz, Executive Director
Elena Devers, Projects & Marketing Coordinator
Martha Barnes, Program Coordinator
Lauren McAloon, Facilities Coordinator
Monica Feinemann, Education & Outreach Coordinator
