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To have your Call to Artists or Announcement Included in our Newsletter, post them to our message board under the topic Calls to Artists, or e-mail your press release. We will include as many notices as we can in our Enhanced Web Newsletter. If you would like to guarantee inclusion in both our Enhanced Web Newsletter, and our free e-mail newsletter, which reaches over 3,000 subscribers, please send $50 to help offset our expense, payable by check to ArtistsRegistry.com, P.O. Box 140702 Orlando, FL 32814, or through PayPal at Jeff@FloridaArtistsRegistry.com. Please indicate what the announcement is, include as much information as possible, including opening times or deadline dates and contact information.

The following Calls to Artists, and Announcements are sent to you by Florida Artists Registry.com on behalf of the group indicated. Please contact these groups directly for more information. Contact information for each group is available in the message as indicated. Please tell them you saw there announcement here. Send your Art announcements to ArtNews@FloridaArtistsRegistry.com.Be sure to visit our message board for more art announcements.

One Hour, One Day, One Time To Change the World Did you know that you can actually experience changing the world instead of just hearing people talk about it? And the change you experience will be visible to you and everyone around you! ...more

The Art in Nature Fine Art photography show Deadline Sept 16 The Art in Nature will illustrate all aspects of nature in its many tableaus: landscape, seascape, wildlife, floral, water, environment, and weather. The exhibition is open to all domestic and international, professional and amateur photographers working with digital or traditional photography or combination of both. ...more

"Fourth Fridays' Call to Artist in Sanford, Florida The Historic Sanford Welcome Center is pleased to announce a call to artists for our newest event in Sanford. It will be "Fourth Fridays" and the first event is October 24, 2008. The call to artists for October's event is "Images of Florida", featuring art work in all media that reflects the essence of Florida. ...more

Eustis Public Sculpture Program Deadline Extended The City of Eustis is pleased to announce the 1st annual city wide sculpture exhibition. Facilitating the program for the city is PAM (Public Arts & Music), a committee of Eustis Main Street, Inc., a 501(c)3 Charitable organization. Downtown Eustis currently has 8 pieces of public art in its permanent collection and another three on loan for the "interim" part, the Fountain Green. The sculptures chosen for the annual program will be displayed city wide and will help complete the arts and culture portion of City's Vision 2022. ...more

Black & WHITE JURIED SHOW-ORLANDO-DECEMBER FL QUACK (Queer Arts Collective) announces "Behind the Rainbow: Expressions in Black and White." Art may be in any media, but limited to Black and White. Winners announced and cash prizes to be awarded at the Opening Reception December 5 at The Center, 946 N Mills, Orlando. Show runs through the month of December during regular Center business hours. Artists, please note that ALL art for the show will be draped in black fabric December 1 in observance of World AIDS Day. For a submission form and further information, please email flquack@yahoo.com

Leepa-Rattner
Museum of Art
Sponsorship 2005, 2006, Holiday Fest - Children's Activity Tent.

An Artistic Discovery: The 25th Annual Congressional High School Art Competition. 2006, 2007

Send Grant information to artnews@FloridaArtistsRegistry.com

PREMIERE GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. ...more

APPLICANTS FOR 2008 SUMMIT IMPACT GRANT. ...more

Send Job postings to artnews@FloridaArtistsRegistry.com

We are an online arts community. Our network of artists, galleries, museums and art organizations each help the other. Our Web site provides a comprehensive directory, allowing easy access to a wealth of information involving the Florida arts community. The size of our directory, the volume of artwork in portfolios and the activity on our message board all contribute to a strong impact on the Internet and in the arts community. Cross-linking is one of the strongest contributing factors to ranking well in search engines, and gaining additional access channels to our Web site Press releases about area art events are sent to me daily, from around the state. I distribute this information to a broader audience, on their behalf, through this newsletter.

Basic membership is only $10 per year and includes your name, address, phone and type of artwork.

Enhanced membership is only $25 per year and includes a bold listing, a link to your Web site and e-mail, plus you get an announcement in our e-mail newsletter (this one) with a link to your Web site This puts your name and Web address in front of over 3,000 art friendly people at once.

Portfolio membership is only $100 per year. Display three images of your artwork online with a one page Web site Include contact information, art information and an artist's statement. Your name in the artist's listings will be linked to your portfolio, and a photo link will be added to our main artists page. Hosting and promotion are included. You will be announced in our e-mail and Web newsletter with a link to your portfolio. This puts your name and link to artwork in front of over 3,000 art friendly people at once.

Premium membership is only $250 per year, and provides you with a three page portfolio of nine images. This is like having your own Web site for less than the cost of hosting alone. Display nine images of your artwork online with a three page Web site Include contact information, art information and an artist's statement. Your name in the artist's listings will be linked to your portfolio, e-mail and Web site links are included, and a photo link will be add to our main artists page. Hosting and promotion are included. You will be announced in our e-mail and Web newsletter with a link to your portfolio. This puts your name and link to artwork in front of over 3,000 art friendly people at once.

For information or to become a new member of Artists Registry.com, click here.

Florida Artists Registry.com first took form in 1999. The Web site began with twelve founding member artists and a free listing of artists, galleries, organizations and museums from around the state. These twelve artists believed that we could help promote their artwork on the Internet, and Florida Artists Registry.com was born. Next we had to prove to you that this concept would work, and we have. Our membership has grown steadily. This past year has shown our greatest growth. With the addition of our arts message board and e-mail newsletter, interest in the Registry has grown phenomenally. We now enjoy a top ranking in all the major search engines. We have found that art Websites from around the state are linking to our Web site Our focus is on bringing you attention. With the added attention our Web site brings to you, you should have increased sales and additional exhibition opportunities.

Hi Jeff 
 
I just want to thank you and the Artists Registry for being available to everyone. A lady e-mailed me 2 weeks ago about a large painting she saw on my web-site and wanted to buy. We talked and got to know each other and Tuesday I sent the painting "Dragonfly" to her in Louisiana. I am glad to be a member of the Artists Registry and  please keep up the the good work for all the Artists. Enjoy the work that you do for us.
 
Always
Annie Laurie Wells

Jeff:

This message is a bit of fan mail and thanks for what you have done for artists and galleries through the artistsregistry.com. We get more hits from your website than from any other medium, including expensive advertising. Keep on doing what you're doing - it works!

Bette Krause

I appreciate all you do behind the scenes to make the site the best there is. It is still the best user-friendly site than most I have ever used. Thanks,

Gary Borse

Dear Jeff,

I am writing to express my sincere thanks for all that you do for Florida artists. I am particularly grateful that you are having Florida Artist Registry shows. I will be in the upcoming F.A.R. show at the Gallery at Metro and I know that this is but one example of the many great things you do for our community.

With best regards,
David Gillespie

Jeffrey,

Dianne and I just want to thank you again for making my "debut" come together so well. I've had nothing but great complements on the gallery and my art. Hopefully, this was just the first of many.

Bobby Goldsboro

Hi Jeff,

Sometimes I sound rather fake when I say things like "you are doing really great things"  but I sincerely mean it.  There is a lot of talk up here, in Sarasota, Eau Gali, and (gasp) Zepherhills.  Everyone seems to agree that without you none of the art boom would be happening in Orlando.

Jerry Patterson

Dear Jeff
You are the glue that holds the Florida Art Community together. It is an honor to collaborate and work with  you on projects. Your registry is a great means of outreach for our Gallery and for our Studio Artists. The registry Promotes many quality events including our 2nd Tuesday Openings.  Thank you for your invaluable advice and support.
Karen Carasik and Kim Sumner for COMMA GALLERY

Hi Jeff---
Just wanted to thank you again for speaking to the class on Saturday [Making Art your Business) . That was great!

Best,
Henry Sinn
Crealde' School of Art

Dear Mr. Shonkwiler:

Thank you so much for all your help with getting the limited edition print delivered.  I received it on Saturday morning personally delivered to my home by a friend of Mr. Fundora.  This was truly a very nice gesture!  My husband loved the print and expressed how special this print was for him.  He is a true follower of Christ and had never before seen the back of Christ in a print.  Thank you for making this a super special Father’s Day for my family.

God bless you,
Yolanda Flores

Thank you for staying on top of the Arts world  here in Florida...I feel extremely proud to be counted along with the exceptional talents on the site..I would like to personally thank you for your well deserved success and much appreciated devotion.

Katherine Morgan

Dear Jeff,

I've been a member for 2 years and recently I was checking the STATS on my Newly ReVamped, Tweeked out Web Site,  www.johngallo.com.  The most traffic came from your site, Artists Registry, which means you guys are really doing an outstanding job. Artists Registry is a Must for any/all new and established artists whatever their medium may be. Thanks and keep up the good work.

Your friend
John M Gallo

Jeff, what a great show!  [Best of Florida Artists Registry.com Members Exhibit] Kudos to you and your group.  I know that it was a lot of hard work but we thank you for all your efforts in promoting and bridging the arts community.

Keep up the good work!

Linda Moore
Park Planner/Project Coordinator
Parks and Recreation
City of Casselberry

Jeff,

I am proud to be a part of anything that you are involved in. You have put together a truly amazing new world of opportunity for we artists.  I don't know if you realize how "on the map" you are. As always, you're help is so appreciated.

Lauren Graham Cunningham

Dear Mr. Shonkwiler

The 25th Annual Congressional Art Competition was another success for the high school students in our Ninth Congressional District. I felt great pride in being able to sponsor such an event. The success was attributed not only to the participation of the students and to the support received from their art instructors and families, but through the support of the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art. Your support through the Artists Registry.com was greatly appreciated.

Sincerely, yours,
Michael Bilirakis
Member of Congress
Congress of the Untied States
House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Shonkwiler,

Thank you so much for your valuable sponsorship of our student exhibition and competition An Artistic Discovery.

Sincerely,
Patricia Buster
Education Coordinator
Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art

In addition to help underwrite the Red Chair project, United Arts is a sponsor/member in Florida Artists Registry AND we will be linking Florida Artists Registry to the Red Chair site so as not to duplicate one another's data and event collection. Jeff Shonkwiler does a GREAT job with this.

Margot Knight
President and CEO
United Arts of Central Florida, Inc.

We know and appreciate the great work you’re doing. That’s why we’re happy to be able to support in part. It is great and exciting to be in the arts, isn’t it!?! Continued success, Jeff. Keep us posted when it’s time to renew.

Best regards,
Trudy D. Wild
Director, Grants & Contracts
United Arts of Central Florida

Dear Jeff:

I would like to thank you for your time t o visit and meet with me to discuss our mutual interests in the Visual Arts. I applaud the good that you are doing as the "Voice for the Visual Arist"!

All the Best,
Gloria Capozzi
Program Director
Maitland Art Center
www.MaitlandArtCenter.org

Hi Jeff,

I just had to write you a note to let you know how much I appreciate your registry. After recently upgrading to portfolio, I have made a nice size sale of three originals. So glad you are there for us artists, keep up the good work!!!

Susan Oller

Jeff:

I want to thank you for everything you do for the visual arts community. A lot of the artists I find come from your website, kind of a one stop shop.

Linda Moore
Parks Planning Coordinator
City of Casselberry

Jeff:

Thanks for participating in the jury for the Call for Artists for the Red Chair Project. I appreciate having your presence and perspective. I know it elevated the afternoon.

Jim Morris
Executive Director
Central Florida Performing Alliance

Dear Mr. Shonkwiler:

Thank you for your sponsorship of the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art Children's Booth that will be available to all youth attending the 31st Annual Fine Arts, Crafts and Music Festival on December 3 and 4 later this year. You gift will be used to purchase materials and supplies for use in the booth. We expect no fewer than 200 children to participate in the 2-day community event.

Sincerely,

Patricia Daly
Development Coordinator
Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art

Thank You Jeff.

Your vision of the The Artist's Registry, makes possible a network, connecting artists, buyers, galleries, and new venues to exhibit wonderful art.

Dorie' Anderson

Hi Jeff,

Another two great things have happened to me because of being part of the Registry. I also have been invited to the Florence Biennale! And, a new shop/gallery in Del Ray Beach had contacted me because of seeing my work and info on the site. Opening day of the store, one of my paintings was purchased for $750! Your concept is working. I’m really proud to be a part of it.

Kathy Iwanowski

The best source for getting out information to visual artists is the Florida Artists Registry.

Terry Olson
Director
Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs

Jeff,

Your Florida Artist Registry has truly developed into a great resource for galleries, artists and buyers. Thank you.

Robin Maria Pedrero
Open Windows Studio Gallery