The Harvey Milk Festival Equality Gallery “Love without Limits”

The Harvey Milk Festival Equality Gallery “Love without Limits”

Every once in a while you walk into an exhibit and you can just feel the energy and creativity exuding from the room. This is exactly what happened at the Harvey Milk Equality Gallery Titled “Love without Limits”

Harvey Bernard Milk (May 22, 1930 – November 27, 1978) was an American politician who became the first openly gay person to be elected to public office in California when he won a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

“Love without limits” featuring international and local artists was held in downtown Sarasota at Circus City Architectural Salvage

From the moment you walked in you were greeted by curator Steve McAllister. Upon entering, the atmosphere was inviting and welcoming (That is how exhibits should be). You were promptly offered a customary beverage and a program. The most amazing live music was playing by very talented “Kristopher James” as well as live painting by Jordé the Artist. With all the amazing talent in one room, it set the tone for one fabulous evening!

 “Jordé The Artist” laying down some lines like a true master artist.

 Titled “The Celebration of Creation”https://www.facebook.com/KingOfMurals

 Photo by Brandon Scott Artworks.

Kristopher James belting out melodic greatness. 

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Truman Adams signing a true aerosol masterpiece.

 Titled “Dance Me to the End of Love”

Photo by Brandon Scott Artworks.

Lots to see here if you open your mind.

Titled “Fall Forward” By Brandon Scott   https://www.facebook.com/bsartworks 

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Brian Marsden posing next to his amazing Garden of Eden inspired work

Titled “Still at It”

Photo by Brandon Scott Artworks.

Chelsey Curtin’s

Titled “Janelle the TV Killer”

Photo by Brandon Scott Artworks.

Rhonda Gushee’s amazing piece

Titled “Flower Boy”

Photo by Brandon Scott Artworks.

Randal Roberts’s stunning piece

Titled “Entering Schpongleland”

Photo by Brandon Scott Artworks.

Ha Pham posing next to her truly beautiful piece

Titled “Free Yourself “

Photo by Brandon Scott Artworks.

John Lichtenstein’s mind numbing piece

Titled “Shannon”

Photo by Brandon Scott Artworks.

Everyone was having so much fun at The Harvey Milk Equality Gallery.

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Alix Sun’s piece thought provokeing  piece ,Titled Porange Sexplosion 

Photo by Brandon Scott Artworks

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Brandon Scott is an Artist, Writer and Blogger

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Is it time for juried art shows?

A scene from Dreams a Juried Art Exhibit, at Kahwa Coffee 204 Second Ave. South, St. Petersburg, Saturday, Nov. 2. Photo courtesy of Life Improvement Radio.

Did you know that the juried show dates as far back as the Middle Ages? In 1441, a juried competition called the Certame Coronario was held to bring out the best Italian poets possible. It wasn't long before other art communities followed and the juried art show was born.

Why is it so important to have juried art shows today? Our local art communities are flooded with art shows. This not only waters down art in our community, but with so many shows going on people don't know which way to turn. We, as the art community have the responsibility to offer the buying public the best art show possible.

With the juried process in place art patrons can go to the exhibits expecting to see the most amazing artwork submitted and know it has passed through the eye of the expert thus giving it a valuable credential for the purchaser.

The juried process is a necessary career step if an artist wants to be considered a serious artist. Artists may find it necessary to enter juried art competitions on a regular basis in order to help build and develop their artistic resume. Why you ask? The answer is incredibly simple; it is an amazing third party endorsement that speaks volumes about your skill and artistic talents.

Fall Forward by Brandon Scott. This piece is in Dreams a Juried Art Exhibit running from Nov. 2-29. Village Photo: Brandon Scott.

I feel currently there is not enough juried art shows in the art community to satisfy the hunger of the true art collector as well as the truly passionate artist. Most artists want to strive for the top tier and are willing to compete to secure their spot in a show for the elite collectors and art appreciators.

Dreams a Juried Art Exhibit's Curator, Velva Lee Heraty, aka Dream Momma, discussed the importance of the juried process with me in a recent conversation. Dreams a Juried Art Exhibit is Heraty's fifth local art exhibit in St. Petersburg.

“I've been a collector all my life. I purchased a small oil, the study of two apples, at the age of 14. As I matured into a serious collector I began to trust my judgment when it came to adding to my collection. That took years and most people haven't the time for that." Heraty said. "In addition I felt the St. Pete Art Community was ready to step up its game. With regular monthly art walks, multiple shows every weekend, and competing art communities it's gotten to be way too much. In addition there are fine local artists that are ready for the next skill level but aren't being pushed. Personally, I can't wait to see what some of those deeper hidden talents can produce under fire."

About the author:

Brandon Scott is an Artist, Writer and Blogger

Brandon is an avid user of social media feel free to contact him.

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