Port St Lucie Botanical Gardens Shares Call For Art, Craft, And Plant Sale Saturday, March 25 And Announces New Mosaic Installation Artwork By Anita Prentice. Public invited To Watch As She Works On The Mosaic Beginning March 8

Due to the ongoing construction  at the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, in lieu of a full Art Show, a smaller event is being planned for Saturday, March 25, 2023. The Rickie Report shares this CALL for Artists, Crafters, and Plant Vendors and urges the public to mark their calendars!  The event will be inside and outside and serves to kick off a new Mosaic art installation by professional mosaicist, Anita Prentice.  Everyone is welcome to watch Anita change a plain pole into a mosaic wonder! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Port St Lucie Botanical Gardens

 

 

 

Art,   Craft   and   Plant   Sale

 

 

 

Saturday, March 25, 2023

 

 

9 am  –  4  pm

 

 

 

Free parking           Free Admission

 

 

 

Spaces are indoors and outdoors

$25 per space, with a donation for our raffle

or $35  per space, without a donation for our raffle

 

 

 

Applications are ongoing

 

 

 

Here is the link to the application form:

 

 

 

 

The public is welcome to watch as mosaic artist,

 

 

 

Anita Prentice transforms this concrete pole …………

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Into an artistic masterpiece!

 

 

 

 

 

Begins March 8th

 

 

We  look  forward  to  your  joining  us  at  these  special  events!

Friends  of  The  Port  St.  Lucie  Botanical  Gardens

 

For more information please visit:

 

 

www.PSLBG.org

772.337.1959

 

 

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Friends Of Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens 3rd Annual “Art Show In The Gardens” On Saturday, January 8 And Sunday, January 9. Over 60 Juried Artists Plus Entertainment, Food & Drinks, Free Admission & Parking.

2022 makes a GREAT START at the 3rd Annual Port St Lucie Botanical GardensArt Show in the Gardens” on Saturday, January 8 and Sunday, January 9! Over 60 professional artists will offer 2D, 3D artworks, handmade jewelry, and fine crafts.  Enjoy the beauty of the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens. What else? Coco Bongos Double Decker Mobile Bar and food vendors to keep you full plus Gratitude Steel Band, Preston Contemporary Theater dancers, and  The Antares Band will entertain.  Make a reservation for the special “Party with the Artists” on Saturday, January 8 immediately after the show closes to the public . The Rickie Report shares the details and some photos! This is a family friendly event with Free Parking and Admission.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 3rd    Annual

 

ART     SHOW     IN     THE     GARDENS

 

Saturday, January 8, 2022       9 am – 4 pm

&

 

Sunday, January 9, 2022    9 am – 3 pm

 

 

Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens

2410  SE Westmoreland Blvd.     Port St. Lucie, FL

 

 

 

 

Family Friendly Event with Free Parking and Admission

 

 

 

 

Meet Over 60 Professional Artists and Fine Crafters

 

 

 

 

Enjoy Live Music, Dance Performances, Entertainment

 

 

 

“P A R T Y    W I T H    T H E    A R T I S T S”

 

Special Reception:

Saturday, January 8, 2022

4   to   7  pm 

 

 

 

Meet and talk with the artists while enjoying a selection of hors d’oeuvres, adult beverages, friends and good music. 

 

 Tickets are available on-line to the public for $25 for 1 ticket or $40 for (2) two tickets and include a 2 drink coupons per ticket. 

Get your tickets at:  www.pslbg.org/artparty

 

 

 

For more information about this event:

If you have any questions or issues, please contact Mark Barnes at art@pslbg.org

www.PSLBG.org/

 

 

 

 

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

 

 

Saint Lucie Cultural Alliance Announces Ongoing Clyde Butcher Exhibit, Plein Air Painting, Art Walk And More Upcoming Events

Don’t miss the many opportunities that the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance is offering now and planning for in the future! Renown photographer, Clyde Butcher’s “The Living Waters and Florida Landscape Exhibit” and the Smithsonian WaterWays Exhibit are both at the MidFlorida Event Center NOW through December 23, 2021. Plein Air painting, an Art Walk, and a new ZAM Fest ( Zen, Arts, Music) are all on the calendar!  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks!  

 

 

 

 

Clyde    Butcher    Photography    Exhibit

 

&

 

Smithsonian    Waterways    Exhibit 

 

 

NOW through December 23, 2021

 

 

MidFlorida Credit Union Event Center

9221 SE Civic Center Place       Port St. Lucie, FL

 

 

Clyde Butcher’s ongoing exhibition, Living Waters and the Florida Landscape features 29 of Butcher’s black and white, large-format breathtaking photographs. He composes his work throughout the US and helps the public experience scenes out of reach and untouched. Butcher has been called the next Ansel Adams by Popular Photography magazine, awarded as a humanitarian for acting for the betterment of his community and recognized as a conservationist for bringing issues to the forefront of public consciousness through his art.

 

 

 

 

The Living Waters and the Florida Landscape is a traveling exhibition by the Aquatic Preserve Society. Butcher, a longtime, devoted supporter of environmental causes, donated the photographs to the Aquatic Preserve Program in 2000. This gallery is a collaborative effort with the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance, the Aquatic Preserve Society, the Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserves, and the Friends of Spoil Islands.

 

 

Water/Ways, a partnership with Florida Humanities, the Smithsonian Institute, and the City of Port St. Lucie is presented as a part of the Museum on Main Street program, a national, state, and local partnership to bring exhibitions to local cultural organizations. The exhibition explores the endless motion of the water cycle, water’s effect on landscape, settlement and migration, and its impact on culture and spirituality.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEARN   MORE

 

 

 

 

LEARN     MORE

 

 

 

 

REGISTER   NOW

ZAM     Fest     Committee     Meeting

 

 

Tuesday, November 16        5:30

Cultural   Alliance   Gallery   or   online

 

 

We invite you to be a part of the creative force planning the festivities and activities. Join us on November 16 at 5:30 at the Cultural Alliance Gallery or online to learn more about the festival and how you can play an essential part as a committee member.

Based on the success of our inaugural Treasure Coast Arts and Mindfulness Fest, our artistic zen celebration is expanding to include music. We are thrilled to announce that the Fest returns as ZAM Fest (Zen, Arts, Music) on April 23 & 24, 2022.

RSVP

 

 

 

~~~~  NEW      MEMBERS     WELCOME  ~~~

 

 

 

DON’T      FORGET  !!!

 

 

For more information about anything mentioned in this article, new initiatives you would like to propose, or to make a comment:

 

artstlucie.org

St. Lucie Cultural Alliance 

2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982

 (772) 462-2783

 

 

 

 

 

 

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Friends Of Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens Call To Artists For 3rd Annual Art Show In The Gardens Saturday, January 8 and Sunday, January 9, 2022.

The Friends of the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens opens a Call To Artists for their 3rd Annual Art Show in The Gardens on Saturday, January 8 and Sunday, January 9, 2022The show will feature 2D art, 3D art, Jewelry and Fine Crafts. Parking and Admission are Free.  Get your tickets to The “Party With The Artists” Reception on Saturday, January 8.  Enjoy a selection of hors d’oeuvres, adult beverages, friends and good music.  The Rickie Report shares all of the details in this Call to Artists and urges art lovers to mark these dates on your calendars now!

 

 

 

 

Friends   of   the   Port   St.  Lucie   Botanical   Gardens,   Inc.  

 

 

 

P R E S E N T S:

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022 ART SHOW IN THE GARDENS

 

Saturday, January 8

 9 – 4

Sunday, January 9

 

9 – 3

 

 

 

 

The Art Show will highlight local, regional and renowned artists in the mediums of Original – 2D, 3D, Jewelry & Fine Crafts. The show will also include Music, Dancing, Food Trucks and more.  A variety of food, snack and beverage vendors will be on hand for your culinary pleasure as well as Art Raffles and local Non-Profit Agencies to complete the mix.

 

 

 

 

 

Our “Party With The Artists” will be back with an afternoon Reception.  An opportunity to meet and talk with the artists while enjoying a selection of hors d’oeuvres, adult beverages, friends and good music.  The Reception will be held Saturday, January 8, 2022 immediately following the show from 4pm to 7pm on the Art Events Lawn.  Tickets are available on-line to the public for $25 for 1 ticket -or- $40 for two tickets and include a 2 drink tickets per ticket.  You can get your tickets at  www.pslbg.org/artparty.

 

 

APPLY HERE FOR ART SHOW:

 

www.PSLBG.org/artapp

 

 

 

For more information about this event:

If you have any questions or issues, please contact Mark Barnes at art@pslbg.org.

 

 

www.PSLBG.org/artapp

 

 

 

 

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

 

St. Lucie Cultural Alliance Offers Public Art Workshop With Debby Coles-Dobay On August 3. Free To Members And Open To The Public

Preparing an application for a public art project can be a daunting task. The St. Lucie Cultural Alliance offers a Public Art Workshop with Debby Coles-Dobay on Tuesday, August 3. Learn about the basics of Public Art Programs including tips, best practices, and resources. Reservations are required. This seminar is free to St. Lucie Cultural Alliance members and is open to non-members for a small fee. The Rickie Report shares the details here.  Register soon as space is limited!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T U E S D A Y,    A U G U S T  3,  2 0 2 1  

10 – 11 AM

 

 

 

Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens

2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd   Port St. Lucie, FL 34952

Phone: 772-337-1959     www.pslbg.org

 

 

This workshop will provide step-by-step instructions and explore best practices to assist you in reviewing and developing a quality response to a Call for Artists (Request for Qualifications or Request for Proposals).

 

This 1-hour session will take place at the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, on Tuesday, August 3, 10 – 11 AM, and cover the following:

 

 

  • Basics of Public Art Programs

  • How to prepare a Call-to-artist RFQ

  • What are RFQ and RFP?

  • Tips to become a public artist

  • Public art best practices and resources

 

Intro to Public Art is FREE for Cultural Alliance Members and City of Port St. Lucie residents click here to register: https://bit.ly/3kDbf2c

 

 

 

 and ONLY $25 for all other artists:  https://bit.ly/3xfYwpz

St. Lucie Cultural Alliance is on a mission!The organization is determined to empower its artists to achieve their highest potential.And nothing is going to stop them.  On August 3, the Cultural Alliance will present another powerful professional development workshop:Introduction to Public Art. Presented in partnership with the City of Port St. Lucie Public Arts, the workshop will address critical components of successfully responding to a call to artists.

 

 

Pattie Tobin  Long Range Planning Administrator for Port St. Lucie

 

 

“I would encourage all local artists to take advantage of this workshop,” said Pattie Tobin, Long Range Planning Administrator for Port St. Lucie, and who manages Public Art for the city. “It will help them prepare for any call to artists that local governments, like Port St. Lucie, will send out to solicit public art.The responses to our call to artists in the past have included some great entries and some not-so-great entries.It’s important to have a thorough and responsive application to get your art selected.”

 

 

Debby Coles-Dobay

 

The workshop is sponsored in part by the City of Port St. Lucie to educate and encourage local artists to apply and be selected. “One of the main priorities for St. Lucie Cultural Alliance is to empower our members with useful tools to be successful,” said Alyona Ushe, Cultural Alliance’s Executive Director.“For Intro To Public Art,” we engaged one of the region’s top public art professional, Debby Coles-Dobay.”

 

 

 

As founder of Art Moves You, Debby Coles-Dobay applies her professional skills to create and cultivate public art projects, exhibits, and programs in the Arts & Culture sector. Debby served 13 years as a public art professional for the City of Boynton Beach. During that time, she realized over 80 public art projects, created and implemented the biennial International Kinetic Art Exhibit. Before public art, Debby’s career included marketing and advertising for international corporations, as well as her own company. To learn more about Debby and her company visit Art Moves You.

 

For more information about anything mentioned in this article, new initiatives you would like to propose, or to make a comment:

 

artstlucie.org

St. Lucie Cultural Alliance 

2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982

 (772) 462-2783

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

Friends of Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens Host Juried Fine Art Show With Demos, Live Music, Dance Performances And Special Meet/Greet The Artists. Free Admission And Parking January 2-3, 2021

Friends of the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens presents their 2nd annual Art Show in The Gardens on Saturday, January 2 and Sunday, January 3, 2021. The show features fine artists representing 2D, 3D, Jewelry and Fine Crafts from the Treasure Coast and beyond. Enjoy the local food vendors, dance performances, and live music at this family friendly event.  Purchase tickets for a Special Party With The Artists on Saturday, January 2 after the show closes for the day. The Rickie Report shares the details here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: The Art Show will include social distancing of the booths and we recommended masks when social distancing is not an option. We will be spreading the event throughout the gardens to give more space and allow for a comfortable atmosphere for all to enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This year our event will include a Saturday evening “Party With The Artists” Silent Art Auction and Reception. 

Meet and talk with the artists while enjoying a selection of hors d’oeuvres and entrées, adult beverages and good music with the Ft. Pierce Jazz Society Band  

Saturday, January 2, 2021    6 to 9 pm   at The Gardens Pavilion and Promenade  

Tickets are available on-line to the public for $50 per person –or- $75 per couple  www.pslbg.org/partywiththeartists.

 

 

 

Artist Demonstration 2020

 

 

Master of Ceremonies & Jurors

MC:

Councilwoman Jolien Caraballo

Jurors:

Alyona Ushe    Neil Capozzi    Ken Hooper-Capozzi

 

 

Artists   &   Creators

Susan Vachon ◊ Sharon Roselli & Donna Miller ◊ Joe Young

Tallarida Art Studios ◊ The Twisted Hippy ◊ Terry Jones

My Mosaic Garden ◊ Martha McKenzie Orchid Jewelry Design

Rita Schwab ◊ Donna Franklin ◊ Jerry Roga ◊ Eileen Lovre

Beverly Connolly ◊ Jojo Ricci / Coco Lyons / It’s Chime Time

Rich Lawton ◊ Joanne Johnson ◊ Tropical Wood Expressions

Port St. Lucie Arts League ◊ Deborah Elaine Designs

The Clay Chicks  (Lorrie Goss & Mia Lindburg) ◊ John Chor

Botanical Prints by Kate (Kate Veness Meehan) ◊ Jemal Hayes

Gary Duquege Photoscapes ◊ John Philip Stragon 

Peter Lakiohs ◊ Cory Ricaurte Whelan ◊ Sheila Lapointe

Yam Paints (Christopher Thompson) ◊ Joan Milbrandt

PSL Historical Society ◊ Aurea Migenis ◊ Jose Paternoster

Second Lyfe (Greg Hold) ◊ Kristy Lynn Studios (Kristy Dodd)

Anita Prentice & Kim Laffont ◊ Thomas Gross ◊ Sheri Nelson

Friends in Pink ◊ Martin Artisans Guild ◊ William Cantwell

Charlotte’s Garden ◊ Kate Jordan & Russell Cooper

Lorraine Novak ◊ Barbara Cosden & Elizabeth King

Cathy’s Curiosities (Cathy Estremera) ◊ Tarri Strasinger

Bugerbee Crafts (Amy Kutzler) ◊ Exclusivos (Javier Baron)

Stuart Stained Glass ( Jim & Tess Dirks) ◊ Lorri Kelly

Steve Terlizzese ◊ Jordan’s Outdoor Fun

 

 

 

Saturday Entertainment

St. Lucie Ballet (11:00 am – 11:45 am)

Shepherd & Green (11:45 am – 2:15 pm)

The Borras Dance Company (2:15 pm – 3:00 pm)

 

 

 

Sunday Entertainment

Awards & Announcements (11:00 am – 11:45 pm)

Solid Gold Dance Band (11:45m – 2:15pm)

Preston Contemporary Dance Theatre (2:15 pm 3:00 pm)

 

 

 

Sponsors & Vendors

 

Coast 101.3   ◊ Wave 92.7 Country ◊  103.7 WQOL Greatest Hits

St. Lucie Cultural Alliance ◊  Golden Gate Companies ◊ Hydrate by Val My TYENT

R&D Food Services ◊ St. Lucie West Garden Club ◊  The Rickie Report

Stu Schechter & Claudia Young ◊  German American Club of the Treasure Coast

Kyle G’s Prime Seafood & Steaks ◊  T’s Gourmet Glazed Nuts

For more information about this event:

If you have any questions please contact Mark Barnes at

art@pslbg.org

www.PSLBG.org

 

 

Check our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/events/753266478766751

 

 

 

 

 

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

Friends Of Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens Opens Call For Artists: “Art Show In The Gardens” January 2-3, 2021

Join the Friends of the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens for their 2nd Annual Art Show in The Gardens on Saturday, January 2 and Sunday, January 3, 2021. The show will feature artists representing 2D, 3D, Jewelry and Fine Crafts from the Treasure Coast and beyond. Applications are due by November 30, 2020.  Please note: Non-Profit Art Societies and/or Informational Resource Tables will be available at this event for a low fee. What a fabulous way to network with the community!! And a new “Party With The Artists” Silent Auction and Reception takes place Saturday, January 2 after public hoursThe Rickie Report shares all of the details in this Call to Artists.

 

 

2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd.     Port St. Lucie, FL    34952
772.337.1959       

 

Friends   of   the   Port   St.  Lucie   Botanical   Gardens,   Inc.  

 

 

PRESENTS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2021 ART SHOW IN THE GARDENS

 

Saturday, January 2

Sunday, January 3

Rain or Shine 

Show  hours:   9 am to 4 pm

 

ARTIST APPLICATION DEADLINE:

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

 

 

The January 2021 Art Show in the Gardens will feature local, regional and renowned artists of all mediums. The event will be held at the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, located immediately south of the intersection of Westmoreland Blvd. and Port St. Lucie Blvd. (2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd). Show times to the public will be 9 am to 4 pm, both days. Setup will commence Friday (January 1, 2021) from 10 am to 6 pm and must be complete prior to 8:30 am on Saturday morning (January 2, 2021).

* For those artists/vendors who were NOT with us in our 2020 show, the following items will need to be submitted in order to be considered for our show and reviewed by our jury.

* Returning artists/vendors who were with us in 2020 do not need to submit photos of work, display or bio.

PHOTOS OF WORK: minimum of 3 photos (Maximum of 6) of your work. Please make sure these are high quality images, as you will be judged on what can be seen. Email to art@pslbg.org.

DISPLAY PHOTO: 1 photo of your display. We must see your entire display.
SHOW FEES: Show fees are: 10’ x 10’ – $175.00, 10” x 15’ – $225.00, 10’ x 20’ – $275.00. Please note that show

fees are paid with your application. If you are not approved for any reason, they will be fully refunded. ARTIST STATEMENTS: We want to know about you and your work. Please include an artist statement/bio with your photographs submitted to art@pslbg.org.

You may apply in two (2) ways. Complete the form below and the information on page 3 and mail to Art Show C/O Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 together with your Check for the complete booth fee. *OR* Complete the on-line application form at PSLBG.org/artapp. You must also email to art@pslbg.org the required photos and your artist statement. Please be sure to include your name, email address & phone number in the email. ARTIST APPLICATION DEADLINE 11/30/20.

 

Please print or type:

Name of Artist Exhibitor/Company________________________________________________________

 

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________State: ______ Zip Code: ___________________

 

Contact Person/s _______________________________________________________________________

 

E-mail: ___________________________________________________

 

Contact #_______________________________

 

Were you an Artist or Vendor with us for last year’s Show? ☐ YES ☐ NO If yes, put NA in the Describe what your booth or art will entail below.

 

 

Artist Medium: ☐ 2D ☐ 3D ☐ Jewelry ☐ Fine Crafts Please describe what your booth or Art will entail: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

 

Each approved application comes with one (1) ticket to our Saturday evening Party with the Artists. Additional tickets are available for $25 each. Please see Pg3 for Party and ticket details. Do you require more than one (1) ticket:

☐ NO ☐ 1 Extra Ticket ($25) ☐ 2 Extra Tickets($50) Include with your Booth Remittance Check

 

 

The Friends of the Port St. Lucie Botanical Garden and the City of Port St. Lucie undertakes no responsibility for damage to craftsperson’s or an organization’s property due to theft, loss, accident, vandalism or weather. The City and the Friends reserves the right to deem any display or activity inappropriate for this family oriented event.

The undersigned agrees to abide by the rules and regulations specified on the additional pages of this contract. 

 

EXHIBITOR’S SIGNATURE________________________________________

 

DATE__________________

 

Will you be setting up your booth on Friday, January 1, 2021 (Preferred)? ☐ Yes ☐ No If “No”, your vehicle must be removed from the sales area by 8:30 am Saturday morning.

Please initial your understanding of this request: _______________

Check the type of vehicle you will be bringing: ☐ Van ☐ Truck ☐ Flatbed ☐ Trailer

 

Specify approximate height and size of vehicle(s). This information is necessary to route traffic into the Gardens and onto the event lawn. _________________________________

Do you require electricity (limited availability)? ☐ No (thank you) ☐ Yes   (No generators please)

Would you like to contribute 1 (one) piece for our non-profit raffle: ☐ Yes   ☐ No

Non-Profit Art Societies and/or Informational Resource Tables:

Location of booth is at the Discretion of the 2021 Art Show in the Gardens Committee Booth Space Size: 10 x 10 only

Non-Profit Participant: $35.00

Non-profit Art & informational resource societies exhibiting at the 2021 Art Show in the Gardens WILL NOT be permitted to sell any Materials with the exception of memberships or Raffles.

Please sign your understanding of this requirement:

 

_____________________________________

Name/Title

 

ARTIST APPLICATION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 30, 2020.

 

Contact persons: Mark Barnes or Laura Mehr • 772.337.1959

Please return Artist Display Request Form to:

Art Show C/O Friends of the PLS Botanical Gardens

2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd.

Port St Lucie, FL 34952

*OR*

On-Line Application:

 

www.PSLBG.org/artapp

 

Make checks payable to: Friends of PSLBG Email Required Documents to art@pslbg.org

NOTE: The Art Show Committee has developed a layout and plan that allows for social distancing and safety. The layout is somewhat different than last year because of the covid situation, but is customer and artist friendly. So we look forward to seeing you there, as the show will go on!

If mailing, please return pages 2 & 3 of the Artist Display Request Form. 

 

Applications for ART in The Gardens are preferred to be submitted online to: PSLBG.org/artapp

For those artists or vendors who were NOT with us last year (2020), the following items will need to be submitted in order to be considered for our show:

 

PHOTOS OF WORK: minimum of 3 photos (Maximum of 6) of your work. Please make sure these are high quality images, as you will be judged on what can be seen. Email to art@pslbg.org.

 

DISPLAY PHOTO: 1 photo of your display. We must see your entire display.

 

SHOW FEES: Show fees are: 10’ x 10’ – $175.00, 10” x 15’ – $225.00, 10’ x 20’ – $275.00.

Please note that show fees are paid with your application. If you are not approved for any reason, they will be fully refunded. ARTIST STATEMENTS: We want to know about you and your work. Please include an artist statement/bio with your photographs submitted to art@pslbg.org

 

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:

DEADLINES: ARTIST APPLICATION NOVEMBER 30, 2020

 

CONFIRMATIONS: If you are accepted, additional show information such as lodging, parking, set-up times, directions, etc. will be included in your confirmation. This will be emailed to you upon receipt of your booth fee. Please review this information carefully as it includes important event details.

 

CANCELLATIONS: Any cancellation made for any reason less than 45 days prior to an ART show is Non-Refundable. Cancellations will be due in writing (email preferred) in our office AT LEAST 45 days prior to the show date. We understand that problems arise and everyone cancels for reasons beyond their control; however, please understand there are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule. In the event the Art Show is Cancelled for any reason – all both fees are fully refundable. NOTE: The Art Show Committee has developed a layout and plan that allows for social distancing and safety. The layout is somewhat different than last year because of the covid situation, but is customer and artist friendly. So we look forward to seeing you there, as the show will go on!

 

E-MAIL: Please note that invitations, waitlist notifications, confirmations, important updates, and announcements will be sent to you via email. Be sure to check your email account regularly.

 

PAYMENTS: Payment will be accepted by Check or on-line through our payment processing system. Please note the name of the festival and your full name on the check to avoid confusion. Make all checks payable to Friends of the PSLBG.

 

PROCESSING TIME: Please allow at least 1-2 weeks to process your application from the date it is received. Please always try to apply as early as possible to make for a smooth process and to avoid late fees.

 

AWARDS: Ribbons & Cash Awards will be given for 1st Place ($250), 2nd Place ($150) and Honorable Mention ($100) in each category (2D, 3D, Jewelry & Fine Crafts), as well as one Best of Show ($500).

 

WAITING LIST: We have 80 available spaces. Once shows are closed or available space reserved, applications are still accepted for the waitlist. We will contact you as early as possible if any spaces become available. Please keep in mind that this may be as late as 2-3 days before the show. If you cannot work on short notice, the waitlist may not be the best option for you. If we call you from the waitlist to see if you would like to participate in the show, you have the option to turn us down without penalty.

 

PARTY WITH THE ARTISTS: 2021 brings a Saturday evening “Party With The Artists” Silent Art Auction and Reception. An opportunity for the public, guests and dignitaries to meet and talk with the artists, while enjoying a selection of hors d’oeuvres and light entrées, adult beverages and good music. Each approved Artist is provided with 1 ticket. Up to 2 additional tickets can be purchased by the Artist for $25 each. Tickets are on sale to the public for $50 each / $75 per couple.

 

CREDITS/REFUNDS: WE DO NOT ISSUE REFUNDS FOR CANCELLATIONS UNLESS notification is made at least 45 DAYS prior to the ART show. Cancellations must be made in writing (email preferred) and received in our office no later than December 1, 2020. In the event the Art Show is Cancelled for any reason – all both fees are fully refundable.

 

WEATHER: THIS IS AN OUTDOOR ART SHOW and will go on rain or shine. No credits or refunds will be issued if forces of nature beyond our control affect show. Please check our website or contact the office for updates on cancellations resulting from severe weather such as, hurricanes, tornados, flooding, etc. Please note, we will not cancel a show unless informed by state, city or local officials that it will be in the best interest of safety for all. If it looks like it is going to rain, we will not call a show prior to the event. It will be at the show coordinator’s discretion on site at the time.

 

CAREFULLY READ the rules and regulations before submitting: We make every attempt to review all information contained within the pages herein and at the time of posting all information is believed to be accurate and complete. We are not responsible for any typographical errors. If we find one to have been made, we will immediately fix as needed. Management has final rights for interpretations and disclosure and reserves the right to change any information as it becomes necessary (i.e., show venue, parking locations, additional city licenses, fees, policies, etc.). Any changes will be disclosed to parties involved as soon as they become available to us. We will make every reasonable attempt via e-mail or phone, as we feel best for confirmed parties. Thank you for adhering to all of our policies. They are in place to ensure a smooth process for all. If you have any further questions, please contact our offices.

EXHIBITOR RULES AND REGULATIONS:

The Volunteers at the Friends of the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens (FPSLBG) would like to thank you for your participation in our shows. In order for you to help us make our shows the best they can be, we have established standard accepted rules and regulations. To participate in our events, you MUST observe the following:

All work must be original, handcrafted, created and exhibited by the approved artists themselves. Kits, imports, and mass produced items are not allowed.

All categories shall be reviewed, juried and screened prior to your acceptance. Any media NOT approved during the application process that appears in your booth at the event will be asked to be removed. Categories include: 2d, 3d, jewelry & fine crafts.

Displays must be professional and aesthetically pleasing.

Exhibitors will leave their exhibit space clean after packing up at break down. If your space is not clean after an event, you may be expelled or rejected from future shows.

For the Art Show, the application fee must be paid at time of application submission. It is VERY important that you include your full name and phone number on your checks to avoid miscommunication.

The approved exhibitor will occupy his or her booth at all times. NO subletting or sharing of space without prior approval. Maximum of 2 Artists Sharing a booth with prior approval.

TAXES – Each exhibitor is responsible for collecting the state sales tax and filing a report with the local Department of Revenue St. Lucie County Sales Tax is 7%.

BANK FEES – A $35 bank fee will be charged on all returned checks.

TENTS – Exhibitors are responsible for making their tents sturdy against wind, rain etc. Tents MUST be manufactured of flame-retardant materials. Dollies are suggested for set-up and breakdown for most shows! No vehicle will be permitted on the event lawn 30 Minutes prior to event opening and 30 minutes after event closing. Any vehicle not complying with these rules with be towed.

Exhibitors will receive an ample amount of booth space, which varies depending on the on the space selected. Exhibitors will NOT take up any additional space without first consulting with a show coordinator. ALL WORK, DISPLAY and STORAGE WILL NOT GO BEYOND THE ASSIGNED EXHIBITOR SPACE.

The exhibitor’s space shall be occupied by 8:45 a.m. the morning of the show or you will be considered a “no -show” and your space will be given away with no possible refund or credit.

Set-up and breakdown times will be strictly enforced. Please see show confirmation for details.

Your space number and event map will be provided the Monday prior to the show (Earlier if we have the final layout completed).

Management reserves the right to make final interpretations of all rules and regulations.

 

GENERAL RELEASE

The undersigned does hereby discharge, release and hold harmless, FPSLBG (all cities, property owners, and associations) and all co-sponsors from any and all manner of action, suits, damages, or claims whatsoever arising from any loss or damages or claims, to the person or property of the undersigned while in possession or under the supervision of the sponsors during the Art Show, and hereby consents to enforcement of all rules of this event. Furthermore, the undersigned artist hereby certifies that all display work is handcrafted and created by the show participant. Participant understands that any mass-produced item on display can cause expulsion from the show or future shows. There are no rain dates. MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DISQUALIFY ANY EXHIBITOR CAUSING ANY PROBLEMS TO FELLOW EXHIBITORS OR MANAGEMENT. Failure to comply with the rules and regulations set forth on the reverse side of this General Release may result in expulsion from any and/or all events. Management reserves the right to make final interpretation of all rules.

 

The applicant understands that if this application is not accepted, all fees and photos will be returned by FPSLBG has your permission to reproduce artwork, through the photographs you have submitted, for the purpose of advertising and marketing the Festival. FPSLBG also has your permission to publish photographs or videos taken of your booth, work and photos of you during the Art Show for purposes related to promotion of the Festival, past or future.

The undersigned agrees to abide by the rules and regulations specified on the additional pages of this contract. 

 

EXHIBITOR’S SIGNATURE________________________________________

 

DATE__________________

 

 

 

 

For more information about this event:

If you have any questions or issues, please contact Mark Barnes at art@pslbg.org.

 

 

www.PSLBG.org/artapp

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friends Of Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens Hosts Award Winning Fine Art Show Saturday, January 4 & Sunday, January 5th. Free Admission And Parking At Art Show In The Gardens

Friends of the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens presents their 1st annual Art Show in The Gardens on Saturday, January 4 and Sunday, January 5, 2020. The show will feature 45 artists representing 2D, 3D, Jewelry and Fine Crafts from the Treasure Coast and beyond. Enjoy the wine bar, 2 food trucks and 4 specialty food vendors, plus: Florida Dance, Drum Circle, Live Radio Broadcasting, Ft. Pierce Jazz Society JAZZ Concert! The Rickie Report shares the details here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VISIT   OUR   PREMIER   ARTISTS:

GREG HOLD

Creator of the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens Faeirie Forrest

 

ANITA PRENTICE

Renown local mosaic artist who completed all of the mosaic bus benches in SLC, along with various mosaic murals in SLC and Martin County. 

KENNETH SANDLIN

Sculptor

CHARLES WALKER

The Late HIGHWAYMAN represented by his wife, Gertrude Walker

 

 

 

MEET  THE  PROFESSIONAL  ARTISTS!

 

JURORS:

Robin Lee Makowski

Roni Rottner

Patrice Scott

   ENTERTAINMENT   LINE UP:

SATURDAY  1/4/20

Florida Dance and Art Exhibition       10-Noon

Drum Circle with Kevin Beatkeeper   12-2 PM

Dance Theatre   2-3 PM

LIVE Treasure and Space Coast Radio B94.7, 93.7GYL and Ocean 92.1 – ALL DAY

SUNDAY, 1/5/20

ART Awards presented by Mayor Greg Oravec –  11:15 – Noon

Ft Pierce Jazz & Blues Society JAZZ Concert-  Noon-2 PM

WHLG Coast Radio 101.3 – ALL DAY

 

 

FOOD & BEVERAGES:

Wine and Beer Bar

Granny’s Grill and Seafood Truck,

JUGOBOSSFL Smoothies and Acai Bowls, 

The DOJOE Gourmet Coffees

Cray’s Kettle Korn

T’s Glazed Nuts

Mz Perky Cold Brew Coffee

 

Plus:

Meet more non-profit organizations and art leagues!

For more information about this event:

If you have any questions or issues, please contact Mark Barnes at art@pslbg.org

www.PSLBG.org

 

 

 

 

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

The Friends Of The Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens Announce 1st Annual Juried Art Show. Applications Open Now For January 4 & 5, 2020

Join the Friends of the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens for their first annual Art Show in The Gardens on Saturday, January 4 and Sunday, January 5, 2020. The show will feature artists representing 2D, 3D, Jewelry and Fine Crafts from the Treasure Coast and beyond. Applications are due by November 1, 2019.  The Rickie Report shares the details of this Call to Artists. What a fabulous setting to see your creative artwork!!  Please note: Non-Profit Art Societies and/or Informational Resource Tables will be available at this event for a low fee. What a fabulous way to network with the community!!

 

 

 

 

2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd.     Port St. Lucie, FL    34952
772.337.1959       

Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 10 am to 4 pm  •  Sunday Noon to 4

 

Friends   of   the   Port   St.  Lucie   Botanical   Gardens,   Inc.  

 

 

PRESENTS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st    Annual    Art    Show    in    The    Gardens

Saturday, January 4, 2020

&

Sunday, January 5, 2020

9 – 4  Each Day 

 

 

Artists Call For:

2D, 3D, Jewelry and Fine Crafts

Applications are due by November 1, 2019  

 

 

 

 

Please note the Jury Fee for all submissions is $25 and is non-refundable. 

The Jury Fee will be applied to your show/booth fee if your are approved.

If you have any questions or issues, please contact Mark Barnes at art@pslbg.org.

You may also download and print the Artist Application, including the Complete Guidelines and Exhibitor Rules & Regulations by clicking HERE ​(it is also listed below).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about this event:

If you have any questions or issues, please contact Mark Barnes at art@pslbg.org.

 

 

www.PSLBG.org/artapp

 

 

 

 

 

 

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986