Carrabelle Artist Association
Carrabelle Artist Association (CAA) is dedicated to encouraging artistic expression and furthering knowledge and appreciation of the arts for its members and the community. Become A Member and join us! Membership fee $20.00 per year & includes all scheduled art and events throughout the year - most for free to members or at a discounted price for those with fees.
Creating and Sharing.....Local artists gather weekly to inspire artistic creations. Members range from award winning professionals to beginners. Expertise, workshops, and plein air oportunities are shared along with periodic field trips to explore galleries, different artistic mediums, and scenic locations. Two annual gallery shows are held, spring and fall. Join us most Tuesdays from 1-3PM at the Franklin County Senior Citizen Council / Carrabelle Senior Center. There are different programs each week: Painting, Pastels and more. Open to members and non-members.
For more information, "Like" and follow us on Facebook! Click here for a membership application. Membership fee is only $20.00 per year which would include membership rates for all scheduled art and events throughout the year. Please mail to PO BOX 92, Carrabelle, FL 32322. Contact Loreen Overstreet, President for more info.
Here are some upcoming activities for CAA. All activities are at the Franklin County Senior Center in Carrabelle unless otherwise noted.
14 January - Lunch out at El Jalisco's in East Point @ 12:00 followed by open art at the Franklin Senior Center (Carrabelle).
21 January - Open Art
28 January - Paint Party with Geri at the Franklin Senior Center (Carrabelle). Everyone will leave with a painting of their own! Begins at 12:00 - 4:00. Cost is $40.00 for members; $50.00 for non-members. All supplies are furnished. Please text Betsy Baldwin - 703-201-9445. if you plan to attend; you can pay the day of the class by check (to CAA) or cash.
4 February - Open Art
11 February - Lunch out - Tropical Traders' in Panacea at 12:00 followed by some type of art activity in and around Panacea
18 February - Open Art
25 February - Gel Plate Mono-Printing Art Class with Kay! The beginner-level class starts at 12:00 pm. Attendees will get hands-on experience using a gel plate and will make several art prints, on paper. The gel plates, brayers, paper, tools, and paint you need will be provided. Space is limited to just 12 participants, so be sure to text Betsy Baldwin at 703-201-9445 to secure your spot. Cost is $20.00 for members and $30.00 for non-members. You can pay the day of the class or before by check (to CAA) or cash.
March 4 - Open Art
March 5 - Artist Presentation by Cheryl Ploegstra at Crooked River Lighthouse
March 8 - Camp Gordon Johnston Parade (Saturday) along Hwy 98 in downtown Carrabelle
March 11 - Lunch out - Delores Sweets Cafe, Apalachicola - followed by "Rubbing Art" at the Cemetery
March 11-23 - Forgotten Coast en Plein Air painting events throughout the coast (books will be provided when we get them) or check the schedule at Forgotten Coast en Plein Air's website.
March 18 - Plein Air Demos and Reception at the Marine Street Pavilion
March 22 - Carrabelle Culture Crawl (Saturday) Booth for Children at Rio Carrabelle Art Gallery
March 25 - Business Meeting at 1:00 followed by open art (unless a class is scheduled with Jeremy Sams)
Watch for these upcoming events/classes. Joan Matey is going to do a class possibly on Paper Mâché Masks; trip to Fred Aman's Art Gallery; Retta Talley will do a painting class, Journaling with Melanie Humble at the ANERR Center; April lunch out will be at the Crawfordville Senior Center. Anyone that has suggestions for workshops, classes, etc. please let me know and we can work it into our schedule this year.
As always, the Franklin County Senior Center (Carrabelle) is open for art at 12:00 every Tuesday.
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