Web Links

Madelyn Wise is a local New Port Richey Photographer.  Her unique style is sure to catch your eye. www.ArtTreasuresByM.com

Chasco Camera Club  www.chascocameraclub.com established in 1973 and presently has nearly forty members who meet twice a month at local libraries. They have exhibited their photography throughout the county and their monthly newsletter is the recipient of international awards. For additional information contact Charles Srsich at 727-376-0122.

Tarpon Springs Art Association is looking for artists to do demos and/or workshops. They need artists working in oil, pastel, pencil, charcoal and watercolor.  Contact Jane Lawson at 727 934-6097 to discuss hours, payment and months available.

West Pasco Art Guild, Inc.
We are the oldest art organization in Pasco County. Our web site is www.westpascoartguild.com

How does one find an art appraiser they can trust?  Only choose an appraiser who is a member of a reputable association such as:
Antique Appraisal Saturdays: http://www.plantmuseum.com/

Appraisers Association of America: www.apprasisersassoc.org; 212-889-5404

American Society of Appraisers: www.appraisers.org: 703-478-2228

International Society of Appraisers: www.isa-appraisers.org; 206-241-0359

West Coast Plein Air is located on the coast of Florida serving the area of Hernando, Pasco and North Pinellas counties.  We paint regularly on Friday mornings, and sometimes more often.  We like to explore new locations and enjoy the experience and support of being part of a creative group.  There are no fees or requirements.  Just show up with your materials ready to explore nature and create on location.
www.pleinairflorida.blogspot.com 

The mission of the Pasco Surface Design Group, Altered Minds, is to form an ‘art and design’ group that is dedicated to sharing and learning creative techniques that are utilized in artistic endeavors. We are a multi-disciplinary organization and welcome all mediums.  We offer a community environment in which to create and critique artistic work. We encourage new ideas, support innovation and respect all expressive traditions. Meetings are held at 10:00 AM the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the New Port Richey library on Main Street in downtown NPR. For further information, please call Terry Montaldo 727-842-5023

TWA: The Tampa Writers Alliance POETRY GROUP meets on the 4th Thursday of every month (excluding December) at the Tampa Barnes and Noble Book Sellers on North Dale Mabry (Just south of Stall Road, which is just south of Fletcher Ave.,) at 7 PM at the tables in the back of the store. Bring copies of your poems or lyrics (if you can) so we can read along and write  comments. If you don't write poetry but enjoy, bring a favorite to share.  We always have a good time and leave feeling appreciated.

New Port Richey Library: www.nprgallery.com Check out their Exciting Events, Learn New Stuff, and Movies links just to name a few! 

Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce www.zephyrhillschamber.org

San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival www.rattlesnakefestival.com

Florida History Internet Center is at: www.floridahistory.org and by clicking the Guide to the West Coast of Florida, you can reach New Port Richey.

ArtPerk is pleased to announce another first! Visit us at www.ArtPerk.com for new Google Map and Google Earth features which will allow you to scan an area to find Art Shows in that region are accepting entries, hosting openings, or have other art related opportunities.  ArtPerk is a website for artists seeking to locate display opportunities and gallery openings. We list opportunities throughout the nation and offer unique features to help artists find opportunities to show their work in a quick, user-friendly way.

Jo Baughman: watercolorist, teaches watercolor classes at the Pasco Arts Council as well as other mediums of painting techniques.  www.baughmanart.com

Suzanne Natzke: check out watercolor artist, Suzanne Natzke's site, at www.watercolorsbysuzanne.com

The Pasco Authors and Writers Organization (PASAWOR), a writing critique group, meets at the Historical Society on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. (727) 375-2906; ephuber@tampabay.rr.com

Gainor Roberts: teaches classes in painting, drawing, watercolor, pastel, egg tempera and monotype.Check out her recent works at www.gainor.biz

George McGuire: www.geocities.com/gmagr

Alexia Foundation awards up to $15,000 grants to professional and student photographers. Viewers can read the winning proposals (and portfolios) of winners from the past several years. http://www.alexiafoundation.org

The National Endowment for the Arts offers great online resources including e-books. For example, one on creating after school arts programs can help an artist create a great program (and gain funding elsewhere). http://www.nea.gov

GLM Shows is a free online publication about creating an effective display at a booth-style show. http://www.glmshows.com/press/display.htm

Virtual Promote is a collection of tools, information, resources, web site templates, and more for people who are building or maintaining a web site. Search engine optimization, other forms of marketing, web site design, coding standards, tools (validators, generators, scripts, obfuscators, other html stuff), discussion forums with Internet professionals and more. http://www.virtualpromote.com

Website for Artists and Perfomers: Nubzilla's Cafe is a satellite site of Jewel's Soul City Cafe , where the Tampa Bay artist community comes together on one stage. From poetry to painting, from songwriters to storytellers, from visual to performing arts, this is a one stop source for the Bay area's hottest rising talent! Go to www.cafe.nubzilla.com 

Virtual Education

The Figure Drawing Lab online tutorial

Art Studio Chalkboard online tutorial

Wetcanvas.com online tutorials and other helpful information

Virtual Galleries- if you do not have a web site here is a list of virtual galleries where you may upload and exhibit your work for free!
ArtWanted.com! 
worldartistregistry.com 
ismudge.com 
espectro.com 
Portfolios.com 
abslolutearts.com

Miscellaneous sites to Promote and Sell Your Work online 
CafePress.com - Get your very own virtual store for Free! Upload your own designs to sell  On T-Shirts Coffee Mugs Posters Visors hats tiles and more. eBay! - Sell Your work in an online auction

Other helpful Links In Pasco County and outside Pasco 
Pasco County Florida 
West Pasco Chamber of Commerce 
West Pasco Historical Society rootsweb,com/~flwphs
Richey Suncoast Theater 
Pasco County Web Links 
West Pasco Art Guild, Inc.  www.westpascoartguild.com

 

 

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