GBAC website, membership, and upcoming events

The GBAC is working diligently to form an umbrella organization for all the arts groups and individuals in the area.  As I emphasized last month, the GBAC board cannot do this itself, but needs all artists- groups and individuals alike- to come forward and join in this endeavor. Help us to make the arts in our greater Brandon community a force to be recognized!   Without the arts, we would be living in a silent and colorless world; that situation would be intolerable!  As artists and arts advocates we are striving to develop a strong relationship between the arts and the business community.    We want all those with an interest in our cultural well-being to join with us as we try to raise the understanding of the arts and promote cultural events. 

Our website, newly formulated this year and constructed by our webmaster, Kevin Weilbacher, is an ideal place for you to learn about the work of the GBAC and to see links to other organizations’ activities.  We are going to post information about the cultural events we hear about and urge you to join the GBAC  so that you , too, can have a link to your own site.   You can join via our website or contact me at grdasd@aol.com

Corporate members automatically will have a link, and the board will be discussing that possibility for individual members at the next board members on July 6th. 

Stay tuned for future events GBAC activities, and send me your own ideas and events  at  info@brandonarts.org 

We want to hear from you!

Upcoming events

June – Brandon League of Fine Arts – South Shore library exhibit

July 12 – GBAC gathering at the White Rabbit shop on Parsons Avenue across from Campbell’s, Join artists, arts advocates and supporters for a free evening of enjoyment with snacks and beverages, and a wonderful  opportunity to get to know another interesting gift/antique shop in our community.  Network, learn, join in the fun!

July – GBAC’s  participation in the July 4th parade has been cancelled because of  unforeseen circumstances.

 August - Minnette Webster exhibition at Center Place-  Revisiting a 50 Year Journey in Art  The reception will be Sunday, Aug. 14th from 4-6.

August 6 - BLFA "Stay Cool Indoor Summer Artfest, Date: Saturday August 6, 2011, Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm, Location:  Center Place Fine Arts& Civic Center, local Artist will have their artwork displayed for the public.  Stay cool inside and join in on the fun! Contact Doreen Donovan for further information,

September - Artworks 2011 – Sponsored by Brandon league of Fine Arts and Center Place - at Center Place; Anyone can enter – open all artists for 2-D and 3-D artworks’ deadline for submission:  July 21 – digital entries,  Awards $1050, entry fee:  BLFA Members - $25 Non-Members $35 (up to 2 entries)Stephanie Grimes, Show Coordinator, 813-661-2905, Email:  artworks2011@GMX.com, or visit BLFA website for prospectus   http://www.blfa.us   The reception for this event will be at the Gallery Hop reception at center Place at 5p.m. (See Gallery Hop information for details.)

September 9-10 -fourth Annual  Gallery Hop - Bring  Alive the Hidden Treasures of the Greater Brandon Area, Sponsored by GBAC, BLFA and Center Place, 15 Venues,  Friday, Sept. 9th –from 5 – 9 p.m.  (some locations will be open – designated in the programs),  Saturday Sept. 10th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., visit the different locations and get your programs stamped to be eligible for the basket drawings at the Reception:  September 10:  5-7 p.m.  at Center Place in conjunction with the Artworks  reception; drawings at 6:00 p.m,  programs will be available at the different locations , (watch the papers and websites for venue locations), At the reception there will be a silent auction for painted/ decorated  bamboo plate/bowls designed by BLFA members.  These plates will be on display at Center Place during the month of August, For additional information, contact:  Anne Drewry – GRDASD@aol.com or Roxanne Tobaison roxtob@verizon.net , See also these websites:  www.blfa.us www. centerplacebrandon.org  or brandonarts.org 

October 27 – Annual Brush Strokes awards – sponsored by GBAC and held at Center Place at 7pm.   More details to follow.