| John & Margaret have had a busy Winter/Spring season showing their artwork at numerous Florida art festivals, participating in plein air events and producing new works in the studio. In January and early February, the couple participated in the “Images” Fine Art Festival in New Smyrna Beach, FL, and the Mt. Dora Arts Festival in the picturesque town of Mt. Dora, FL. Despite chilly temps, both shows were very well attended. The prestigious, Gasparilla Arts Festival took place in early March. Held in Tampa, FL in the Curtis Hixon waterfront park adjacent to the new Tampa Art Museum, the festival boasted record crowds out enjoying the wonderful array of artwork and the warm, sunny weekend. Springfest, sponsored by the Anna Maria Island Art League and located on beautiful Anna Maria Island, FL. is always an enjoyable show for the couple. Margaret’s tee shirt design previously used for Winterfest was featured again for this event and was so popular it sold out. John received an Award of Merit for his display. All in all it was an exciting weekend for the two. http://www.islandartleague.org/events.html Two plein air competitions in March were both fun and challenging. The first, “Paint Out in Paradise” Fifth Invitational, was held in beautiful Venice, FL. Both artists enjoyed capturing the beautiful scenery despite coping with below average temperatures, and both agree that Caspersen Beach is one of the most wonderful stretches of natural coastline along Florida’s Gulf of Mexico. The second plein air event “Open Air Arts” fourth annual Spring art event was located in the charming town of Melrose, FL. Sponsored through the Alachua Florida Conservation http://melrosebayartgallery. com/section/80709_OPEN_AIR_ARTS_MARCH_10_20_2010.html Trust, this is an exciting event offering an array of vistas for any artist. John was awarded a 1st Place Watercolor Award for his painting entitled, “Morning Light.” John & Margaret thoroughly enjoyed painting on location in this delightful environment as well as re-connecting with artist friends made the previous year. To view Margaret’s & John’s paintings produced at both these plein air events, please click below. Margaret: http://www.bayalistudio.com/pleinairevents John: http://www.bayalistudio.com/2010floridapleinair.html The RIS Gallery located in Stone Harbor, NJ has invited both Margaret & John to participate in a gallery show during the month of April. Both artists have an affinity for the “Jersey Shore” having spent time there in their youth & are delighted to be included in this impressive exhibit. http://www.williamris.com/upcoming_events.html Next on their calendar is the Mainsail Arts Festival taking place in the Bayalis’ hometown of St. Petersburg, FL on April 17 & 18th. Held in Vinoy Park along the scenic Tampa Bay waterfront, it is one of the couples favorite Florida festivals. Hope you can make it if you’re in the area or visiting our city this Spring! http://www.mainsailartsfestival.org/ The Bayalis’ will be returning to their Delaware home & studio next month & will begin their schedule of summer events. Click here for event postings. http://bayalistudio.com/summerevents.html Hope to see you there & Happy Spring! |
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