ADSO - Arts & Design Society

09/28/2023

FINE ARTS SHOW: Are you going to the fair this weekend? Visit the 39th Annual Fine Arts Show this week at the Okaloosa County Fair in the entrance building to the Fair. You'll see some outstanding student art as well as local artists' work. And remember to vote for your favorite work for the Viewer's Choice Award - the art show is FREE!

09/15/2023

PURPLE PASSION EXHIBIT OPENING:
Purple Passion reception & the last BATTLE OF THE BRUSHES this year!
Reception starts at 6pm! Light fare will be provided, come check out our local artist's purple passions!

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08/30/2023

Check out one of our featured window artists - Thomas Walsh!
His work can be found at FWB Artists, ADSO and around town!
Happy International Whale Shark Day - we appreciate your commitment to our coastal lifestyle!

Happy International Whale Shark Day!
There has been a recent trend of whale sharks spotted in our own sparkling emerald waters, but Thomas Walsh has been making these for a while! Get your own and celebrate this beautiful gentle giant shark! Thomas's work can be found locally and he can be directly contacted at FWB Artists!

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07/11/2023

Call for entries!

Somewhere in Time

A JURIED SHOW

July 18-August 11, 2023

Reception: Friday, July 21, 6-8 pm

Guidelines: All media. Show us an ERA...past, present or future.

Fee (non-refundable): $25/member, $35/non-member, $15/students under 18– First two entries
$5 each additional entry. Maximum total entries – 5.

Download an artist entry form at www.artsdesignsociety.org

Turn in: Saturday, July 15, 12-4 & Monday, July 17, 9-12
Pick up work not selected: Wednesday, July 19, 1-4 pm
Pick up work from exhibit: Saturday, August 12, 1-4 pm

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07/11/2023

Our heron is loving the hugs from Session 4 of our summer Kid's Fine Art Camp! Our theme this summer is Walter Anderson, and we are having so much fun teaching our community littles about a prominent artist that is local to our neighbors in Ocean Springs Mississippi!

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06/13/2023

We were going to share our calendar but the FWB Cultural Arts League beat us to it! Lots of fun going on! Come by for the last week of the Inspired by Van Gogh exhibit as well as our monthly Sip N Paint with Pat Roberts! There are still a few more seats at the Stained Glass for Beginners | Instructor: Labecka Bryan - have a great week!

This week's art happenings!

Mon 6/12 & Tues 6/13: Stage Crafters Community Theatre, Inc auditions for 'CATCH 22' (6pm)

Mon 6/12 - Fri 6/16: ADSO - Arts & Design Society summer camp session #1! Visit them for Sessions #2 & #3 information - Walter Anderson Themed!
- Also the last week to view the 'Inspired by Van Gogh' exhibit! Visit ADSO for gallery hours!

Wed 6/14 - Chris Staples House Show Sean Murphy Photography (7pm, visit Chris Staples for tickets)

Thurs 6/15 - ADSO - Arts & Design Society Sip N Paint with Pat Z Roberts! (6:30pm) Visit them for pricing and reservation info!

Fri 6/16 - Maxine Orange Art & Design Happy Hour Pop Up for the Johnny Ocean exhibit and live music! (5pm-7pm)

Sat 6/17-Sun 6/18 - ADSO - Arts & Design Society - Stained Glass for Beginners - Jellyfish project! Visit them for pricing and reservation info!

Looking ahead:

Sat 6/17 & Mon 6/19 - 3D Show work drop off - visit ADSO for exhibit details!

Tues 6/20 - FWB Cultural Arts League organizational meeting - topic is fundraising! (3:30p at United Fidelity Bank)

Wed 6/21 - Florida Division of Arts & Culture Grant Deadline! For more info, visit https://mailchi.mp/dos.myflorida.com/2024-2025-grants-applications

Upcoming/Call to Artists:
Okaloosa Public Arts call to artists for Artists Choice Show - deadline Aug 11, 2023

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06/06/2023

Thomas is a character and it shines through in his amazing work. He is our June window artist, so come by and check it out!

Some behind the scenes shenanigans in the studio during the recent blue crab project. He's on display along with 3 other very special pieces this month, June, at the Arts and Design Society of Fort Walton Beach. Stop by the gallery anytime as these are on display in the street side windows. Located at 17 First St SE,. In historic downtown Fort Walton Beach, FL. Please inquire at the ADSO office during business hours (Tues through Sat approx 12 - 4) for adoption. Measurements approx 24" x 56"
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06/01/2023

FWB Artists is the talent behind our window art for June!
Thank you Thomas Walsh, your work is really one of a kind!

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05/14/2023

Being a mother is an art! Sending you wishes for a beautiful day!