The 2011 Old Florida Celebraton of the Arts April 2nd and 3rd

Cedar Key draws artists and art lovers

- - - - - - - - - - by Jeff Hardison, www.hardisonink.com

The Old Florida Festival of the Arts brought artists to Cedar Key this weekend so they could display their art, sell their art and have their art judged. Patrons of the fine arts came to view and purchase the works, as well as enjoy delicious food on the small island.

<<<<<   John Moran, a renowned Gainesville nature photographer, stands in his stall, where the Purchase Award hangs and shows he merits recognition during this event.

Mike Segal, a Chiefland artist, stands with his Award of Excellence.          >>>>>

Looking down at the street from the balcony of the Cedar Key Arts Center, one sees the tops of tents, visitors and the Cedar Key Public Library across the way on Sunday. The Cedar Key Arts Center organized the show. The show was managed by Mandy Cassiano.





Valerie Bretl, a mosaic artist from Cedar Key during the winter season, owns a mosaic art gallery in Bristol, Rhode Island that is open in the summer. She has won awards nationwide, but took no new ribbons from this juried art show.      >>>>>>

<<<<<   Susan Dauphinee, a Cedar Key artist, earned the Best 2D ribbon. She also did the 'official' art show poster art shown on the front page of website for the festival.


                 All photos by Bill Kilborn

And right in front of the Arts Center was found some real great Celtic Harp and Flute Music by Lisa Lynn and George Tortorelli, See a video by Lisa HERE about her Cedar Key experience

Visit the festival website to see who won awards – www.cedarkeyartsfestival.com

         

And here's a litle video of the 2010 festival.

Download a great article from Florida Rambler here