St. Augustine Art Association

Walk in Peace Exhibit

2011-09-25T08:17:00.000-04:00

Don Trousdell's "Walk in Peace" exhibit launched our 88th season this September. The collection of paintings, shoes, interactive installations and footprint factoids was a visual journey of the history and symbology of peace. Scores of visitors viewed the exhibit and enjoyed personal tours given by the artist, who was in the gallery daily. The exhibition is expected to travel worldwide spreading the message of peace. See Don's gallery tour of the exhibit on YouTube.

9/11 Tribute - Lending a Hand

2011-09-15T22:09:00.002-04:00

First Responders lend an artistic hand during the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Tribute & Day of Service. The firefighters were honored with a replica of the World Trade Center stained glass window created by Sister Diane Couture that was installed in St. Francis of Assisi Church in New York following the 9/11 tragedy.

Summer Art Camp 2011

2011-08-12T22:18:00.000-04:00

Summer Art Camp culminated in a fun and entertaining Swamp Circus Puppet Show and art exhibit during the August Art Walk. The centerpiece of the installation was a collaborative "Young at Art Quilt" created by the children in the Color Patch Portraits camp and assembled by Mary Rhopa La Cierra, an award-winning fiber artist. Each student designed a patch depicting his or her favorite hobbies and activities. From tennis players and swimmers to flying kids and star gazers, the personal portraits are delightful works of fabric art. Also on display were bird kites, nest sculptures, mini-circus tents and a mural of our Ancient City of St. Augustine.

JEAN TROEMEL SPEARHEADS FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE

2011-08-01T11:11:00.003-04:00

ENDOWMENT FUND CHALLENGE EXCEEDS GOAL!

Diane Bradley, St. Augustine Art Association President, and Bob Kerr, Art Association Endowment Fund Committee Chairman, accepted a $14,722 donation from Jean Wagner Troemel, following a three-month Endowment Fund Challenge that concluded June 30. Troemel matched $5,000 of the monies raised by more than 100 donors.

“There is no other place like the Art Association,” said Troemel. “We have to make sure it’s always here for artists and the community.” Troemel is an acclaimed artist and benefactor who established the Best in Show award given monthly to artists in St. Augustine Art Association juried exhibits. “Growing an endowment fund is essential for a non-profit,” said Kerr. “It ensures a sound financial footing to carry out the organization's mission well into the future.”

The St. Augustine Art Association was founded in 1924 to promote artistic excellence, foster appreciation of the arts and encourage community participation in the arts through education, exhibits and outreach. We are grateful to Jean Troemel and the generous donors who rose to the challenge!

2011 Judith Ryan Williams Nature & Wildlife Exhibit Top Winners

2011-07-06T22:42:00.004-04:00

Congratulations to these artists for their outstanding achievements in artistic excellence. See the exhibit of over 120 works of art on display through August 28. Exhibit catalogs are available in the gallery and by calling 904.824.2310.

Diane Travis - First Place Award Winner

"'Pharoah' Lion" oil on canvas by

Diane Travis - First Place $2500 Prize

"New Beginnings" acrylic on canvas by

Kristin Hosbein - 2nd Place $1000 Prize

"Caring Mother" oil on linen by

Sergeui Orgounov - 3rd Place $500 Prize

Judith Ryan Williams NATURE & WILDLIFE EXHIBITION HONORABLE MENTION AWARD WINNERS

2011-07-06T17:00:00.001-04:00

"Tributary" oil on canvas

by Sydney McKenna

"Polar Eclipse" alabaster sculpture

by Martin Gates

"Fall Home" crystal sculpture

by Donna Rice

"La Mascarade" bronze sculpture

by Pokey Park

Judith Ryan Williams NATURE & WILDLIFE EXHIBITION CERTIFICATE OF MERIT AWARD WINNERS

2011-07-06T16:00:00.001-04:00

"Catch of the Day" gouache

by Charles Mooradian

"See No Evil" watercolor

by Don Taylor

"Unbridled Spirits: Storm Warning"

by Mindy Colton

2011 Annual Honors Show

2011-06-14T21:22:00.007-04:00

Congratulations to the winning artists!

Diana Shepherd

Best in Show

Joan Dorrill

First Place

John Ropoolo

Second Place

Toni De Witt

Third Place

Gene Roberds

Emmett Fritz Award for

Best Oil Painting

Yolanda Bosworth

Ted Karam Award

for Best Sculpture

Holly Draper

Honorable Mention

Mary Rhopa La Cierra

Honorable Mention

Clyde Brady

Honorable Mention

JEAN WAGNER TROEMEL CELEBRATES 90TH BIRTHDAY

2011-05-25T18:03:00.005-04:00

QUEEN FOR A DAY
Artist Jean Wagner Troemel celebrated her 90th birthday in royal fashion at the St. Augustine Art Association on May 4. She was greeted by scores of friends from the Council on Aging, the St. Augustine Historical Society, the Archaeology Association, the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum, the Memorial Lutheran Church, the Art Galleries of St. Augustine and others. Taking a cue from the royal wedding, party-goers donned outrageous hats to surprise Troemel, who arrived in a horse-drawn carriage after enjoying a scenic cruise along the bay front. The Ancient City Slickers entertained with foot-tapping music throughout the evening, and an artist palette cake by Amanda Cordes topped off the colorful affair. See more pictures on YouTube.

PORTRAITS GET A FACE LIFT

2011-05-03T19:36:00.006-04:00

An Edna C. Lamson portrait of Frances Howatt, artist from St Augustine's 1950 art colony, was donated to the Art Association last year by Peggy Howatt, Frances' daughter. Although badly damaged, the Art Association agreed to receive it with the hope of restoring it. Thanks in part to a grant from the Florida Humanities Council, the portrait has been given a face lift! Take a look at the restoration process by Beverly Burgin, Conservator. Also included is the restoration of a portrait of Mrs. James Kaylor by Courtenay Hunt.

Jean Wagner Troemel Endowment Fund Challenge

2011-04-02T10:42:00.004-04:00

A remarkable opportunity has been presented to the St. Augustine Art Association. For the next three months, Jean Wagner Troemel, artist and benefactor, will match dollar for dollar all donations up to $5,000 to the St. Augustine Art Association Endowment Fund. This Fund remains in tact in perpetuity, providing a revenue source for operations. Jean's generous offer will help put the Art Association on sound financial footing and will enable us to serve the community of artists today and those of the next generation. We urge you respond in a timely manner to this fundraising challenge. The deadline is June 30. Any dollar amount you give will help us reach the $5,000 goal, which, when matched, will add up to $10,000!

Please don't delay. Mail your donation check made payable to:
The St. Augustine Art Association Endowment Fund - Jean Troemel Challenge
22 Marine Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

Thank you for your continued goodwill and support
DONATE ONLINE AT www.staaa.org.

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FLAGLER COLLEGE RADIO INTERVIEW

2011-01-05T17:06:00.003-05:00

Listen as Kelley Gibbs and Elyse Brady discuss the local arts scene on WFCF Flagler College Radio "Setting it Straight"

http://gargoyle.flagler.edu/podcasts/saaa.mp3

FANTASTIC FLORIDA - DECEMBER 2010

2010-12-10T19:26:00.000-05:00

An exhibit celebrating the flora and fauna, sights and structures, highways, byways and waterways of the Sunshine State. Read The St. Augustine Record article.

Best In Show Winner - Roger Bansemer (l) with Show Sponsor Dan Neff

"Lightning Strike" oil on canvas

First Place: Dee Roberts

"Serenity on the St. Johns" oil on canvas

Second Place: Noel Yell

"Nap Time" oil on canvas

Third Place: Richard Lundgren

"Reed Harbor" pastel

Fourth Place: Holly Draper

"Beach Baby" acrylic painting

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Lorri Lassiter

Diane Travis

Hope Barton

Richard Morgan

Penland School of Crafts

2010-10-23T20:23:00.001-04:00

Postcard from North Carolina by Elyse Brady

An October trip to North Carolina's Appalacian Mountains yielded not only the beauty of fall foliage, but an unexpected drive to Penland School of Crafts in Spruce Pine. Tucked into the remote hills of this historic uplift, the school is a magnet for artists seeking to develop their technique and artistic vision. Sculptor Daniel Marinelli, artist in residence, was on site to share insights about his current series on the industrialized farm. It's extraordinary! Take a look .

Daniel Marinelli

Another unexpected surprise was crossing paths with St. Augustine artist Debi James and husband Gary Moore on top of Mount Mitchell!

9th ANNUAL TACTILE ART SHOW (October 2010)

2010-10-15T21:23:00.003-04:00

This exhibit was part of the international Art Beyond Sight initiative that takes place each October at the Louvre in Paris, the Metropolitan Museum in New York and other prestigious venues. This year, the St. Augustine Art Association partnered again with the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, whose students produced Braille labels for the art work. They also assembled "Me" dolls sewn by the St. Augustine Piecemaker's Quilt Guild. These cookie-cutter shaped soft sculptures were given to young patients at area hospitals for doctors to help explain medical procedures. The patients will decorate the dolls to look like themselves. The hands-on project was a remarkable example of art in action! One hundred special needs students toured this aesthetically beautiful display of touchable art. Read about the exhibit in The St. Augustine Record

Louise Freshman-Brown Workshop

2010-10-01T21:42:00.001-04:00

Art making is 10% inspiration and 90% determination. The talented artists in this September weekend workshop led by Louise Freshman-Brown, internationally-acclaimed artist, instructor and mentor, produced an impressive volume of well-executed highly personal art. Take a look!

Art Colonies of the Sister Cities Lecture presented by Councilman Roman Alvarez, Aviles, Spain

2010-09-23T11:13:00.006-04:00

(See photos of the lecture at Jackie Hird Photography)

AVILES DIGNITARY EMBRACES ART EXCHANGE

The St. Augustine Art Association was the site of a standing-room-only crowd September 7, when Roman Alvarez, City Councilman of Aviles, Spain gave a presentation on the art colonies of the Sister Cities. At the conclusion of the evening, the Councilman was recognized as a distinguished Honorary Member of the Art Association by Diane Bradley, President.

The talk included historic photographs of Spain's Asturias region and images of paintings by Spanish artists, including famous 19th century painter, Joaquin Sorolla. An exhibit of maritime and landscape paintings created by the St. Augustine Lost Art Colony as well as several by Menorcan artists was installed in the Marguerita Phillips Gallery to complement the lecture. It will be on display through October.

Alvarez shared details about the original St. Augustine delegation that traveled to Spain. "Perhaps the 1924 Delegation was the impetus for the founding of the St. Augustine Art Association which happened that same year," Alvarez proposed during the lecture. "It's worth researching."

The Councilman accepted an invitation from the St. Augustine Art Association to establish an art exchange with the City of Aviles as part of the commemorative events of St. Augustine's 450th Anniversary. "Aviles is a city of rich culture, just like St. Augustine," he said. "We attract artists from all over the world and will benefit by sharing with each other."

The lecture was sponsored by the Florida Humanities Council, through a partnership grant that will feature a series of lectures and educational materials focusing on St. Augustine's artistic ties to Spain. The art exhibit was the culmination of the JoAnn Crisp-Ellert grant from the Community Foundation of Jacksonville to catalog the St. Augustine Art Association Permanent Collection.

Art historian and Spanish translator, Elizabeth Duran Gessner, the Florida Humanities Council grant historian, assisted with the lecture. Mary Jane Ballou, director of Cantore St. Augustine, provided harp music during the evening.

Photo - Elizabeth Duran Gessner, Art Association Grant Historian, Commissioner Nancy Sikes-Klein, Commissioner Don Crichlow, Councilman Roman Alvarez and wife Maria Eugenia, Paul Williamson, City of St. Augustine (photo by Jackie Hird)

Fall Members Show - September 2010

2010-09-12T21:50:00.010-04:00

Congratulations to the winners of the Annual Fall Members Show. Judged by Allison Watson, the exhibit featured over 80 works of art by StAAA members.

Jean Wagner Troemel - Best in Show Award
Leigh Murphy - "Alabaster Pearl" (Oil on Canvas)

First Place Award
Lisa O'Neil - "Still Life" (Oil on Canvas)

Second Place
Al Smith - "Headin' Home" (Watercolor)

Third Place
Dee Roberts - "Luminous" (Acrylic) [no image]

HONORABLE MENTION AWARDS

Brenda Phillips

Leny Kaltenekker

Jesse Hanson

Kristin Hosbein (no image)

Summer Art Camp 2010

2010-08-12T22:28:00.000-04:00

Children of all ages went wild at Summer Art Camp in sessions that focused on nature-themed art, including recycled animals, tribal masks, fish fabrications, ceramic bugs, tiny towns and more. Instructors Sarah Alexander, Lyn Asselta, Jerry Peters and Teri Tompkins along with Disney Animator Richard Morgan and Sign Language Interpreter Cheryl Santana introduced color theory, watercolor painting, mixed media techniques, drawing, paper mache and more to over 100 young artists. The summer concluded with a standing-room only Art Walk on the Wild Side. View more photos of the St. Augustine Art Association Art Camp on YouTube.com

Judith Ryan Williams NATURE & WILDLIFE EXHIBITION WINNERS

2010-07-06T08:20:00.008-04:00

$2500 FIRST PLACE

Paul Baliker

"Dancing Heron"

Bronze Sculpture

$1000 SECOND PLACE

Christopher Walden

"Lake Patrol"

Acrylic on Board

$500 THIRD PLACE

Sergei Orgunov

"Mountain Stream"

Oil on Canvas

$250 HONORABLE MENTION AWARDS

Leigh Murphy

"The Lurker"

Watercolor

Sydney McKenna

"Evening Theatre"

Oil on canvas

Steve Oliver

"A Quiet Place to Rest"

Acrylic & Colored Pencil

Brenda Philips

"Alexander Springs"

Oil on Canvas

(Images and artwork are copyrighted and owned by the artists.)

Annual Honors Show

2010-06-15T16:59:00.006-04:00

An open subject/open media exhibition of works by artists who have received awards during the past three seasons. Congratulations to these artists for their outstanding artistic achievements!

Best in Show Winner

The Emerald City by Sydney McKenna

First Place

"Moon Shadow" by Beau Redmond

Second Place

"Portrait of Susie" by Kristin Hosbein

Third Place

"Interior" by Dee Roberts

Ted Karam Award for Best Sculpture

"Mother Earth Ravaged by Mankind" by Yolanda Bosworth

Emmett Fritz Award for Best Oil Painting

"Ingrid" by Charles Dickinson

Honorable Mentions

Deanne Peabody Kellogg

Elyse Brady

Dr. John K. Worz Joanna Poffenbarger

Impressions of St. Augustine Exhibit - May 2010

2010-05-11T07:05:00.005-04:00

An exhibition of works in various styles and medium depicting St. Augustine and its surrounds. Congratulations to the award-winning artists!

Best in Show

Teri Tompkins

St. Augustine Rooftops

Spring Members Show - April 2010

2010-04-13T15:09:00.009-04:00

An exhibit of over 80 StAAA members' works of various subject and media judged by Leslie Robison, Flagler College Professor of Art. Congratulations to these artists for their outstanding artistic achievement.

Best in Show - Mark Parrish

First Place - Kristin Hosbein

Second Place - Don Geiger

Third Place - Shirley DePasquale

HONORABLE MENTION AWARDS

Jean Banas Beau Redmond

Sandy Budzik Elyse Brady

Clay, Collage & Cutting Edge - March 2010

2010-03-15T18:12:00.004-04:00

Three exhibits in one setting - Clay/Open Subject; Collage/Open Subject; Cutting Edge/Open Media that pushes the boundaries of subject and medium. An exquisite display juried by collage artist, Gretchen Ebersol. Congratulations to the artists for their accomplishments!

Jean Wagner Troemel Best in Show Award

Nathan Lewis, Digital Collage - "The Untitled Three"

View the digital video

First Place - John Ropollo

Second Place - Kate Miller

Third Place - Barbara Cornett

Fourth Place - Pauline Dickson

HONORABLE MENTION AWARDS

J.L. Garcia Betty Morris Parker

Pablo Rivera Joan LeBeau

Annual Figure & Portrait Show - February 2010

2010-02-17T18:28:00.010-05:00

Over 100 works of art displayed in the North & South Galleries showed a vast array of artistic styles and interpretations of the human figure from formal portraits, to figure studies and people in groups. Congratulations to these artists for their achievements in artistic excellence.

Best in Show/Jean Wagner Troemel Award

Teri Tompkins, "Jack"

Carl Steinsieck Award-Best Figure Drawing/Lisa O'Neil

Ann James Award - Best Pastel Portrait/Sarah Bernhardt

First Place - Mark Parrish, "Scott aka: Squirrel"

Second Place - Natalie Babson, "Arshille Gorky"

Third Place - Joanna Poffenbarger, "Mace"

HONORABLE MENTION AWARDS

Martin Gould

Pablo Rivera

Charles Dickinson

Diane Hamburg

Reflections Exhibit - January 2010

2010-01-20T17:22:00.007-05:00

The exhibit featured over 130 entries depicting reflected light, water, mirror images and conceptual works of reflections of the mind or memory. Congratulations to the winners!

Best in Show (Jean Wagner Troemel Award)

Suzanne Strock - "Rainy Day in Florence" (Oil on Linen)

First Place Second Place

Beau Wild - "Spices & Coffe Shop" Acrylic Linda Holmes - "Kayaks on the Dronne II" Oil"

Third Place Fourth Place

John Roppolo "Untitled" Colored Photography Richard French "Lotus, Three Days" Watercolor

Honorable Mention Awards

Dee Roberts       Joan Carver

Yvonne Lozano Sarah Bernhardt

For the Love of Art

2009-12-30T20:22:00.005-05:00

Jean Wagner Troemel Retrospective

PATRONS BENEFIT

February 5, 2010 | 7 to 10pm

See the first viewing of over 50 original paintings donated by the artist to sell "for the love of art" to benefit the youth art programs of the St. Augustine Art Association. At 89 years young!, Jean Troemel is a beloved Florida artist whose highly-valued works appear in museums and private collections across the globe. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of St. Augustine history! Please join us for an elegant Main Gallery gathering, hosted by Mayor Joe Boles. The evening includes music, cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres and special patron's discount. Admission is $75 (black tie optional). RSVP by calling 904.824.2310.

Proceeds from the fundraiser and art sales will benefit art education for youth and art access for children with disabilities, such as the Annual Tactile Art Show.

FANTASTIC FLORIDA EXHIBIT - December 2009

2009-12-23T13:47:00.013-05:00

The exhibit of over 120 works of art celebrated the sights, scenes, byways, beaches, flora and fauna that make Florida fantastic. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS!

Leigh Murphy - Jean Wagner Troemel Best in Show Award

Martin Gould - First Place Charles Dickinson - Second Place

Shirley DePasquale - Third Place David de la Cruz - Fourth Place

HONORABLE MENTION AWARDS

Elyse Brady Linda Holmes

Janis Flowers Bob Patterson

Roy Kneeborg Charles Stratmann

November Meet & Greet

2009-11-13T17:24:00.005-05:00

Salute! Meet & Greet

A lively group of artists and friends-of-the-arts attended the Nov. 10th potluck supper that featured a salute to our veterans and a Classical piano/violin concert by Anna and Natalia. Thanks to all who participated!

8th ANNUAL TACTILE ART SHOW - October 2009

2009-10-07T18:30:00.015-04:00

In cooperation with the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, the St. Augustine Art Association hosts The Annual Tactile Art Show which features original touchable art highlighted by Braille labels created by the FSDB students. Our exhibit is part of International Art Beyond Sight Awareness Month that also includes exhibits and art programs in such prestigious venues as The Louvre, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Cummer Museum. Learn more about Art Beyond Sight.

Congratulations to the winning artists for their artistic achievements.

Jayne Gaskins-Best of Show Angela Grisales-Best Fiber Art

Bob Stoker - First Place Jill Ziebell-Second Place

Don Geiger-Third Place

Honorable Mentions: Diane von Ahlefeld; Pat Worrell; Yolanda Bosworth; Dawn Overbeck

Painting the Landscape in Pastels Workshop NOW ENROLLING!

2009-09-30T16:56:00.006-04:00

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Oct. 13, 15, 20, 22

6 to 9 pm

Instructor: Lyn Asselta

Create colorful and expressive landscapes with pastels. Explore composition, colors, value, underpainting and pastel layering techniques. The instructor has over 25 years experience as an artist and instructor. She is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society and Artist-in-Residence at Acadia National Park.

Fee: $125/memers; $145/non-members

Call 904.824.2310 or email: staaa@bellsouth.net

ENROLL TODAY!

FALL MEMBERS SHOW AWARD WINNERS

2009-09-15T13:15:00.006-04:00

Congratulations to the winners of the Fall Members Show!

"Jean Wagner Troemel Best of Show"

Peter Scott, Canadian Colors, hand-colored photograph

First Place - John Prisoc,Broken Shell, acrylic painting

Second Place - Pat Nolan, One Bridge Lion, watercolor

Third Place - Nick Beaman, Escape, glass

Fourth Place - Morgan Hundley, Delilah, pastel

Honorable Mentions: Russell Kuecker; Cornelia Pratt; Pauline Dickson; Sylvia McRae Moore

First Friday Art Walk | Sept. 4th | 5 to 9pm

2009-08-28T11:27:00.007-04:00

Join us for refreshments, entertainment and a preview of our newest installations!

Featuring Jamie Lee on the piano and a raffle by the St. Augustine Peacemakers Quilt Guild.

ON EXHIBIT:

The Annual Fall Members Show

Mini-Masters exhibit of works by the kids and grandkids of StAAA members
The Florals of Helen Brown in the North Gallery

New Blog

2009-08-28T09:34:00.000-04:00

Hi! We've just started blogging at the St. Augustine Art Association. Watch this space for new things we're doing. We'll be posting our latest exhibits here, and keep you updated on our activities.