Spring Edition Of St. Lucie Art & Crafts Expo May 1-2 Offers Free Art Workshops, Fabulous Mother’s Day Shopping, And Chance To Meet The Artists As They Work
The Port St. Lucie Arts League (PSLAL) will greet the public at the St. Lucie Spring Edition Art & Craft Expo on Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2 at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center in Port St. Lucie. Meet these 2D and 3D artists who call this area “home”, while they sell their works around the US and the globe! A special shout out to Latitude 88 show producer, Mike Strickland for championing the PSLAL and our cultural arts scene, as PSLAL gives back to the community! You can participate in special FREE mini-workshops: Paint & Sip (adults 21 and older), a Vision Board, Abstract Collage ( all ages), and the Community Canvas Paint (all ages) during the Art Expo! This is the perfect time to shop for Mother’s Day and other upcoming celebrations! The Rickie Report shares all of this information plus details about monthly meetings!
At MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center
(Formerly Port St. Lucie Civic Center)
Corner of Walton Rd. and US 1
Free Parking & Admission
Over 200 Booths Live Music & Food
Join the Port St. Lucie Art League and feel the ENERGY! By working together, League artists are empowering themselves to reach beyond to discover hidden talents! Getting together at shows, zoom and League meetings, PSLAL’s busy calendar has connected its members – as one told The Rickie Report, “We are on FIRE and shining on! Our success is due to being innovative which has ignited a powerful energy within our organization. We are always trying new things which are inspiring and we thrive from all of our experiences. We are learning together and helping one another” PSLAL is grateful for the support of Mike Strickland, producer of Latitude 88 shows.
ARTIST SCHEDULE :
FREE MINI-WORKSHOPS!
PAINT & SIP !
Join us this weekend for a fun time with local artist, Kevin Bryk, who will take you step by step through a featured painting!
Take home your very own masterpiece!
Saturday, May 1st 1 – 2 pm
Sunday, May 2nd 1 – 2 pm
RSVP: pslacontact@gmail.com
Visitors may also sign up at the Port St. Lucie Arts league non-profit booth located at the main entrance to the Expo.
There will limited space for drop-ins.
Includes: 1 complimentary glass of wine. Expo also offers a Full Bar.
Come, Sip & Paint with PSLAL!
Community Canvas Paint
The Midnight Sun:
Sunday morning, May 2 between 10:00 am – 12:00 noon.
Shapes & Color ~ Enjoy painting a part of the canvas using geometric shape and contrasting colors. The completed canvas panels will be joined together to create a mural installation.
Marcelo and Isabel Painting ( Close Up)
Abstract Collage or Vision Board:
Saturday, May 1 10 am – 12:30 pm
ABSTRACT COLLLAGE:
Explore Forms & Colors through Collage using warm & cool colored decorative papers and geometric shapes.
VISION BOARD: REFLECTION * FOCUS * LIVE IT!
Quit looking in the rearview mirror! Shine On!
What inspires or motivates you? Why do you do what you do every day?
Is it with purpose? Are you living your PASSION?
Set an Intention: Choose images, words and positive affirmations to turn your dreams into Reality!
You can Make it Happen!
All materials will be prepackaged. (NO sharing of materials).
Feel free to bring along your own treasures to embellish your creation.
For all art activities Covid Precautions will be followed, surfaces will be cleaned and disinfected between art classes and painting.
Create a Vision Board with Marie
PSLAL GIVING BACK TO THE
COMMUNITY :
PARTNERING WITH OUR SCHOOLS
FREE TO BE!!!
FREE TO EXPRESS YOURSELF!
In 2019, just before Covid hit us, the League connected with Windmill Point Elementary School to provide an art scholarship for young aspiring artist(s) to take an art class with formal instruction and to support their after-school art program. This after-school program was initially developed since the arts budgets were cut some years back, to support students who were interested to learn more about the arts and to express their creativity. At that time, PSLAL had also partnered with AC Moore to help support League art projects at the Expo as well as help Windmill Point with art supplies until AC Moore closed.
Over one year later, PSLAL has reconnected with Windmill Point Elementary School in Port St. Lucie! As the needs changed, the League is looking forward to creating an artist-in-residence program to facilitate a school-wide art project to kick off the school year in the fall. One of the League’s primary goals as the benefiting organization of the PSL Arts & Crafts Expo was to give back to the community, especially to the children. PSLAL looks forward to giving a donation to Windmill Point Elementary School to provide an enriching art experience for all students in the next school year.
Monthly Meetings:
Join us via Zoom or in person for our monthly meetings! Enjoy the camaraderie, networking with other like-minded creatives, and a demonstration! Learn about a new technique, color, painting in oil, watercolor, acrylic, and so much more!
3rd Friday of each Month
1 – 3 pm
Port St. Lucie Community Center 2195 SE Airoso Blvd. Port St. Lucie, FL
Meetings are held in the banquet room and can accommodate 30 people. Masks are required and Covid safe practices are followed. RSVP is required to attend. Zoom is provided as well. RSVP: 772.323.1151
The mission of the Port St. Lucie Arts League is to advance, enhance and sustain our community’s cultural and artistic viability. Our membership works to develop cultural awareness and provide increased opportunities for community access to the arts. Our league members are advocates for the arts and we promote quality, professionalism and diversity in our work. Our goals are to develop and sustain a membership of local artists, encourage networking, provide a forum for the healthy exchange of creative ideas, and support, encourage and inspire one another’s artistic creativity. The Port St. Lucie Art League works closely with the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance.
Get membership information
For more information about these events or upcoming events:
PSLAL Website:pslartsleague.org
For more info contact: pslalcontact@gmail.com
Joanne Lucia Florez, President
Port St. Lucie Arts League
413.695.3312
https://www.pslartsleague.org/
https://www.artandcraftexpo.com/
Mike Strickland Latitude-88, Inc.
Tel: 866-611-0442
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