"I COULD DO THAT!"
March 19, 2019
Have you ever been in an Art Shop or at an art festival and wondered or heard someone say, “I could do that?” As someone who works in an artist co-op, I can assure you, we hear it all the time, but most of the time to “do that” takes a lot more time, talent, and trial and error than you think. But, if you are curious and want to see how high quality artists create, you should plan on attending the Old Florida Celebration of the Arts in Cedar Key next Saturday and Sunday, March 30 (10-5) and 31 (10-4), as over 25 different artists in eight different medium will be doing demonstrations between 1-4 pm both afternoons. 
Watch as fiber artists Shoshana Matthews (weaver) and Mary Jefferson (basket maker) fashion intricately designed artwork from simple materials. Or, look on as jewelers like Larry Drake and Debbie Stillman, carve delicate designs by hand into their pieces. See 3-dimensional artwork being formed from metal, stone, and mixed materials by sculptors Isaac Brooks, John Grammer, and Justine Ferreri or appreciate the drawing ability of Nick Alexiades or Leland as they create amazing images right in front of your eyes.
All along the three-block venue, mixed media artists like Nick Ringelstetter and painters like alcohol ink painter Julie Tibus will be working. Take the time to ask questions, get to know the artists and their art, and while you are at it, you just might decide you really can’t even begin “to do that” and instead, buy a piece of artwork.
The Spring Arts Festival in Cedar Key is in its 55th year. The event has been named in the Top 10 Fine Art Fairs in America the past three years by ArtFairCalendar.com. The festival is coordinated by the Cedar Key Arts Center and proceeds benefits the arts center. Great food is prepared and served by local non-profit organizations. Enjoy the music, fun, and Children’s Art Booth in beachfront City Park. The event is free, family and pet-friendly, and allows smoking only in designated areas. For more information go to www.CedarKeyArtsFestival.com or call 352-543-5400.
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