Second pARTicipation Event This Saturday at Maitland Art Center

MAY 14, 2009 - ORLANDO, FL - This weekend is the second half of the pARTicipation 2009 event, an offering of the Maitland Art Center in Maitland, FL. The  Art in the Gardens Spring Festival - Saturday, May 16, from 10 AM - 4 PM, will feature 22 artists, including watercolorist John Carollo painting live all day, as well as working with patrons who bid on the opportunity to collaborate with them during last week's gallery opening and silent auction. 

The artists will be showing additional artwork for purchase and food, drink and live music will help make the event even more festive. It is expected to be a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy the recently completely redone gardens while they interact with John and the other artists in a wonderful atmosphere of creativity.
Mark your calenders for:

pARTicipation 2009 -  Maitland Art Center 

Art in the Gardens Spring Festival

May 16, 2009 - 10 AM - 4 PM

Maitland Art Center outdoor gardens

31 W. Packwood Ave.Maitland, FL 32751

For more information about the Maitland Art Center, see www.maitlandartcenter.org or call 407.782.9735.

ABOUT JOHN CAROLLO
John Carollo is a noted abstract watercolor artist based in Orlando, FL. He is a 2007 United Arts of Central Florida Professional Development Grant recipient - funds from which were used for creation of large-scale watercolor paintings in the 6-8' range. In addition to these works, John has created 3D installations, utilizing watercolor and mixed media and has been largely recognized for his portrayals of dancers in motion. 

Working with a technique he calls Controlled Chaos, John's free-flowing approach to watercolor allows the paint and water to make many of the decisions regarding the final appearance of the piece, as they move across the paper largely unimpeded. His emphasis on motion and the emotional interplay of warm and cool colors produces creations that are atypical from what is often expected from the watercolor medium. You can learn more about John and view examples of his work at his recently completely redone website,www.NakedEyeStudios.com.

See John Carollo and his Art in the Maitland Art Center's pARTicipation 2009

MAY 4, 2009 - ORLANDO, FL - John Carollo has been selected for pARTicipation 2009, an offering of the Maitland Art Center in Maitland, FL. This unique event is free and open to the public and takes place in two parts: an exhibit in the MAC's Main Gallery which runs from May 2-16, and the outdoor Art in the Gardens Spring Festival - Saturday, May 16, from 10 AM - 4 PM.

At the opening reception for the gallery show on Friday, May 8 from 6-9 PM, art patrons and members of the public can meet, greet and hear about the artwork from all of the artists, and, in a unique opportunity, have a chance to bid on 45 minute instructional sessions that each artist has donated. A silent auction will be taking place where 3 sessions with each artist are available for the highest bidding participants. All funds generated from these sessons will benefit the Maitland Art Center.

The following Saturday, John will be at the outdoor event in the gardens painting live all day and showing additional artwork for purchase. The three winning bidders will have their sessions scheduled during this day and all members of the public are invited to watch his technique, ask questions and generally have a great time.

Food, drink and live music will help make the event even more festive and it is expected to be a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy the recently completely redone gardens while they interact with John and the other artists in a wonderful atmosphere of creativity.

Mark your calenders for:

pARTicipation opening Gallery Show Recption

May 8, 2009 - 6-9 PM

Maitland Art Center Main Gallery

231 W. Packwood Ave.

Maitland, FL 32751

AND

Art in the Gardens Spring Festival

May 16, 2009 - 10 AM - 4 PM

Maitland Art Center outdoor gardens

For more information about the Maitland Art Center, see www.maitlandartcenter.org or call 407.782.9735.

ABOUT JOHN CAROLLO

John Carollo is a noted abstract watercolor artist based in Orlando, FL. He is a 2007 United Arts of Central Florida Professional Development Grant recipient - funds from which were used for creation of large-scale watercolor paintings in the 6-8' range. In addition to these works, John has created 3D installations, utilizing watercolor and mixed media and has been largely recognized for his portrayals of dancers in motion. 

Working with a technique he calls Controlled Chaos, John's free-flowing approach to watercolor allows the paint and water to make many of the decisions regarding the final appearance of the piece, as they move across the paper largely unimpeded. His emphasis on motion and the emotional interplay of warm and cool colors produces creations that are atypical from what is often expected from the watercolor medium. You can learn more about John and view examples of his work at his recently completely redone website, www.NakedEyeStudios.com.