A Bit of History about "The Plein Air Show":
'Plein air' is a term derived from the French phrase en plein air, which literally means
'in the open air'. All of the artists in this show paint outdoors on location.
Almost 10 years ago, Link Johnsten, in true "Andy Hardy" * fashion, said, "Hey! Let's have an art show on Highland Avenue ! Let's ask local artists to demonstrate "How" they do what they do!" So, friend Charles Spohn called members of the Strawbridge Art League, asked if any of the artists would participate, and the fledgling one-day art show was hatched. When asked if Pam Harbaugh would publicize the show in her arts column, Pam asked for the name of the show. Link had no clue. So, Pam came up with a suggestion or two, one of which was "ArtWorks". Artists working. Art WORKS. Simple!
Members of the Strawbridge Art League were so enthusiastic about the little street show and its concept of education that they volunteered to host the show. Under the auspices of SAL,the show was extended to a two-day event of fine arts featuring the work of local artists.
That is ArtWorks! Two days of showing the public how artists work in their medium. Great music and food come along with the package. ArtWorks utilizes the talents of local musicians (including local high school ensembles) and local food vendors.
*For those of you too young to relate, go to Turner Classic Movies and look at Mickey Rooney's "Andy Hardy Goes to high school, college, work, gets a car, whatever." He is often paired with Judy Garland in those movies.
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About Highland Avenue & the Eau Gallie Area:
In the Fall of every year, the ArtWorks of Eau Gallie Fine Art Festval centers around the Highland Avenue area of Eau Gallie. Eau Gallie is considered the "cultural heart of the Space Coast" - home to both the Brevard Art Museum and the Brevard Symphony Orchestra, as well as having the Eau Gallie Civic Center and Eau Gallie Library immedately nearby.
This area is quite centrally located, near neighborhoods such as Lansing Island, Riverside Drive, the Cloisters, and Suntree – all areas where many art collectors reside.
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Link & Alexis Johnsten
Jackie Borsanyi
Cecily Cain
Prill Clendenin
Veronica DeBroisbriand
Rick & Nancy Dillen
Sharon Dwyer
John Emery
Janet Erickson
Shari Evetts
Therese Ferguson
Karl Hollander
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Mary Iacoponi
Karen Lewis
Ralph Sanders
Pat Sams
Bob Scruggs
Leslie & Chuck Smith
Max Spector
Vicki Thacker
Amanda Thon
Carol Veneziano
Lolly Walton
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