Snap! Orlando

12/07/2022

SNAP! 2022 - A YEAR IN REVIEW

We are truly grateful for the support of our team, Board, volunteers, the artists, friends, partners, donors and supporters. It has been quite a busy and engaging year! We are wrapping up 2022 with our annual online portfolio reviews, and the opening of the poignant 'Weapon of Choice' exhibition at the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center.

Our planned 2023 program is set to have an even deeper impact in our community, and we count on your support. Snap!’s commitment to innovation, and bringing compelling visual art culture as well as educational enrichment to Orlando has been a priority since day one.

Support us through our Collaborative Campaign for the Arts. Your tax deductible gift to Snap! Orlando will receive a 15% match. Thank you!

End of Year Donation ► https://unitedarts.cc/snaporlando

12/07/2022

When words wound: ‘Weapon of Choice’ brings unseen hurt to light

WEAPON OF CHOICE: IN ORLANDO SENTINEL

Thank you Matt Palm for the thoughtful and thorough write up about our upcoming exhibition at the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Central/SPL. On view December 12- March 10, 2023. Official opening night with artist talk by Richard Johnson on January 12. Mark your calendars.

What if hurtful words left a visible scar in the same way a physical attack does? That’s the question that led to “Weapon of Choice."

12/04/2022

2022 PORTFOLIO REVIEWS

ONLINE PORTFOLIO REVIEWS: IN ONE WEEK!

Get insightful critiques by some of the most accomplished photography professionals in Central Florida. Only $25 / $15 students - per review.

These professional reviewers can offer exhibition opportunities, commercial assignments or assisting opportunities. Last year, three photographers were invited to exhibit their work at the SE Museum of Photography.

Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-portfolio-reviews-tickets-444255057837

SNAP! 2022 PORTFOLIO REVIEWS [ $25 / $15 students - per review ]

12/02/2022

INSPIRATION: ART IN YOUR HOME

An iconic portrait of Andy Warhol by legendary photographer Douglas Kirkland, in a collector's living room. Rare hand signed photographs by the late Douglas Kirkland are available through Snap! Orlando.

Consider exceptional works for acquisition or as a gift, during the holidays. Inquiries, contact: [email protected]

11/29/2022

GIVING TUESDAY: A GREAT START TO OUR CAMPAIGN!

The best way to support the arts in Central Florida is by giving through the annual Collaborative Campaign for the Arts. Your gift to Snap! Orlando will receive a 15% match, and you will also help all arts organizations reach the total goal of $6 million, which will unlock this year's additional $500,000 Orange County Challenge Grant.

To donate, click: https://unitedarts.cc/snaporlando

We hope you will join us, starting today, on GIVING TUESDAY, in investing in the 2023 Collaborative Campaign for the Arts. Every dollar makes a meaningful difference. Thank you!

11/28/2022

INSPIRATION: ART IN YOUR HOME

A striking photographic work by Martin Stranka in a beautiful foyer at a collector's home. Consider art as gift for the holidays.

Inquiries, contact: [email protected]

11/26/2022

THE GIFT OF ART

Art makes an wonderful gift. It is distinctive and personal.

Choose from a fine selection of works from our FLORIDA SHOWCASE exhibition, for your personal collection, of gift consideration, while supporting exceptional local artists.

Inquiries, contact: [email protected]

11/23/2022

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE!

"Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." ~ Melody Beattie

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Snap! Thankful for our Snap! Orlando family, our friends and supporters, artists, creatives.

Snap! Downtown Gallery will be closed November 24-27. Regular hours will resume Monday, November 28, 11 AM.

Warm wishes to all.

11/18/2022

SNAP! PORTFOLIO REVIEWS: DEC. 10, 2022
LIMITED CAPACITY !

Our 2022 ONLINE portfolio review sessions for photography professionals, amateurs, and students, are filling up fast. Sign up for your one-on-one virtual session, taking place on Saturday, December 10, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM.

INFO & BOOKINGS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-portfolio-reviews-tickets-444255057837

A group of photography professionals will be sharing their expertise with the participants and offer in-depth critique of their photography portfolio. Reviewers include prominent professional photographers, magazine photo editors, gallery and museum curators.

11/16/2022

WEAPON OF CHOICE: IN ORLANDO ARTS MAGAZINE

Thank you Orlando Arts for the feature about our upcoming exhibition in partnership with the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Central/SPL.

WEAPON of CHOICE by RICHARD JOHNSON, a graphic visual representation of the invisible pain caused by verbal abuse, will be on view Dec.12, 2022 - March 13, 2023 at Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center.

Official opening night with artist talk by RICHARD JOHNSON, January 12, 2023, 5 PM. RSVP & info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/weapon-of-choice-tickets-12720461342

11/15/2022

WEAPON OF CHOICE by RICHARD JOHNSON: A graphic visual representation of the invisible pain caused by verbal abuse.

On view Dec.12, 2022 - March 13, 2023 at Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center. Official opening night with artist talk by RICHARD JOHNSON, January 12, 2023, 5 PM. RSVP & info:⠀
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/weapon-of-choice-tickets-127204613423

Snap! Orlando presents Weapon of Choice, in collaboration with Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Central/SPL. Weapon of Choice was conceived by photographer Richard Johnson to provide a graphic demonstration of the invisible pain caused by verbal abuse through photography. It is meant to provoke a conversation about the problems of domestic violence, child abuse, and bullying. Richard Johnson takes the power of a photo to a new level by illustrating the invisible and eternal scars victims of emotional, sexual, and verbal abuse endure. Participants, children and their parents, were invited to choose a “hurt word” that has impacted their life. Makeup artists then painted the word on participants’ faces or bodies, integrating the word into simulated wounds — bruises, scratches, and burns.

11/13/2022

ARTIST GALLERY TOUR PART 2: THANK YOU!

We were all so inspired yesterday with the captivating presentations, and galleries tour led by the 20 Florida artists whose works are currently on display at Snap! Downtown. The visions were meaningful. The exhibition is on view through January 12, 2023.

Art inquiries, contact: [email protected]

Photos courtesy of Diana Zhang and John Baker.

11/11/2022

SNAP! GALLERY TOURS LED BY ARTISTS

Thank you artists Shannon Rae Lindsey, Matt Duke, Ryan Price, Todd Brittingham, Hunter Pylant, and Damon DeWitt, for sharing your vision, influences, and processes, last Saturday.

Join us tomorrow, Sat. Nov 12, 2-4 PM and meet the 2022 Florida Showcase jury-selected artists. RSVP: https://www.snaporlando.com/florida-showcase-2022-artist-tour-11-12

Photos by Charles Oller

11/09/2022

GALLERY SCHEDULE THIS WEEK: TEMPORARY CLOSURE

In anticipation of Tropical Storm Nicole, Snap! galleries will be closed Wednesday [11/09] -3 PM through Friday [11/11] - 11 AM.

Stay safe, everyone.

Our artists gallery tour remains scheduled as planned. ► SATURDAY, NOV. 12, 2- 4 PM / Galleries 2 + 3. Meet the 2022 Florida Showcase jury-selected artists. RSVP: https://www.snaporlando.com/florida-showcase-2022-artist-tour-11-12

Art inquiries, contact: [email protected]

11/04/2022

TOMORROW - SATURDAY NOV. 5TH, 2 PM
ARTISTS TOUR // GALLERY 1

Join us and meet Florida artists Shannon Rae Lindsey, Matt Duke, Ryan Price, Todd Brittingham, Hunter Pylant, and Damon DeWitt. Learn about their vision, influences, and processes. RSVP: https://www.snaporlando.com/florida-showcase-2022-artist-tour-11-5

11/01/2022

SNAP! PORTFOLIO REVIEWS: DECEMBER 10, 2022
LIMITED CAPACITY !

Our 2022 ONLINE portfolio review sessions for photography professionals, amateurs, and students will take place Saturday, December 10, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM.

INFO & BOOKINGS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-portfolio-reviews-tickets-444255057837

A group of photography professionals will be sharing their expertise with the participants and offer in-depth critique of their photography portfolio. Reviewers include prominent professional photographers, magazine photo editors, gallery and museum curators.

10/31/2022

Florida Showcase G1

NOV 5TH 2-4 PM // GALLERY 1 ARTISTS TOUR

Next Saturday, Nov 5th from 2-4 PM, meet artists Shannon Rae Lindsey, Matt Duke, Ryan Price, Todd Brittingham, Hunter Pylant, and Damon DeWitt. Explore the inspirations, influences, and processes behind their work as they guide us through the gallery.

RSVP: https://www.snaporlando.com/florida-showcase-2022-artist-tour-11-5

10/27/2022

FLORIDA SHOWCASE 2022: TODD BRITTINGHAM

Angel, 2021
Sculpture cast in bronze, finished in marbelized patina
8’2” x 20” x 20”
Ed. 2/3
Inquiries: [email protected]

Todd will be present at the artist talk and tour on Nov. 5.

Todd Brittingham is a multidisciplinary artist exploring the potential for reconciliation between life, art and nature. His interests range from formal aestheticism, the environment, ecology, and social issues. He work has been exhibited in museums and galleries including The Ringling Museum of Art, The Florida Museum of Art, Art Wynwood, and The Bass Museum.

10/26/2022

SNAP! ORLANDO x ROLLINS EDYTH BUSH:
EMPOWERING GOOD

We are honored to be one of 32 diverse nonprofit organizations in the first cohort of Empowering Good, presented by the Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership (EBI).

Specifically targeting diverse Orange County-based nonprofits, Empowering Good: A Nonprofit Capacity Building Project is designed to offer training in five key areas that include: Impact Measurement, Innovation, Financial Management, Fundraising, and Risk Management.

Thank you to the EBI team for selecting Snap! Orlando as part of this cohort, so we can further develop our programming and capacity!

10/25/2022

BIENNALE DI VENEZIA: UNTIL NOVEMBER 27

The 59th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, titled The Milk of Dreams, is open to the public until Sunday November 27, 2022, at the Giardini and the Arsenale.

Photos by Angela Daugherty

10/22/2022

SPECTRUM FAIR: CALL FOR ENTRY - LAST DAY!

Our friends at AFPA [Analog Film Photography Association] are giving one photographer the opportunity to exhibit and sell work in their gallery booth at SPECTRUM ART FAIR during ART BASEL MIAMI WEEK.

Information and contact: https://analogfilmphotographyassociation.com/artwork/4651050-Be-Part-of-Art-Basel-Miami-Week-2022.html

10/19/2022

FLORIDA SHOWCASE: AT SNAP! DOWNTOWN

Open Mon - Sat, 11- 6 PM.
Art inquiries, contact: [email protected]

Don't miss the November gallery tours led by the artists!

* Nov. 5, 2 PM // Gallery 1. RSVP: https://www.snaporlando.com/florida-showcase-2022-artist-tour-11-5
* Nov. 12, 2 PM // Galleries 2 + 3. RSVP: https://www.snaporlando.com/florida-showcase-2022-artist-tour-11-12

Photos by Emily Jourdan

10/17/2022

FLORIDA SHOWCASE 2022: GEORGE KAMPER

'Bubble Gothic', 2020
24” x 36”
Edition 1/5
Inquiries: [email protected]

Part of the 'Bubble' series: whimsical photographic images created by husband and wife team George and Sherryl Kamper engaging in activities around their house and beyond, with George inside an inflatable, protective, six-foot bubble. They represent a fun approach to reinforcing the importance of self-isolation during the Covid19 virus pandemic.

10/10/2022

FLORIDA SHOWCASE: ARTISTS TOURS // R.S.V.P.

► SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2 - 4 PM / GALLERY 1
Meet artists Shannon Rae Lindsey, Matt Duke, Ryan Price, Todd Brittingham, Hunter Pylant, and Damon DeWitt. RSVP: https://www.snaporlando.com/florida-showcase-2022-artist-tour-11-5

► SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2- 4 PM / GALLERIES 2 + 3
Meet the 2022 Florida Showcase jury-selected artists. RSVP: https://www.snaporlando.com/florida-showcase-2022-artist-tour-11-12

Art inquiries, contact: [email protected]

10/05/2022

FLORIDA SHOWCASE 2022: STEFANI DAY QUESNELL

‘Holding On,’ 2020
17 5/8” x 21 5/8”
Ed. 1/25
Inquiries: [email protected]

Stefani Day Quesnell's self-portrait series explores deeply personal experiences that we all share in love and loss, and in periods of growth, decline and stagnation. Her imagery occupies the moment of realization or change.

10/03/2022

DOUGLAS KIRKLAND 1934-2022

It is with deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of Douglas Kirkland, an extraordinary human, a legend, a true gentleman, and a dear friend. His heart and talent were larger than life. It was our great privilege and delight to have shared so many memorable moments with him and Francoise over the years.

Our hearts go out to Francoise, his family, and extended loved ones. We love you, Douglas.

10/03/2022

FLORIDA SHOWCASE: STEPHEN ALLEN

Kennedy Space Center, USA, 2018
30” x 40” / Ed. 1/5
Inquiries: [email protected]
Snap! Downtown is open Mon - Sat, 11- 6 PM.

Don't miss the Artists Gallery Tours:
* Nov. 5, 2 PM // Gallery 1 // RSVP: https://www.snaporlando.com/florida-showcase-2022-artist-tour-11-5
* Nov. 12, 2 PM // Galleries 2 + 3 // RSVP: https://www.snaporlando.com/florida-showcase-2022-artist-tour-11-12

09/27/2022

HURRICANE IAN: GALLERY CLOSED THIS WEEK

Snap! Downtown will be closed Wednesday Sept. 28 - Saturday, Oct. 1. Regular hours will resume next week.

Stay safe everyone!

Detail of art installation by Shannon Rae Lindsey

09/24/2022

FLORIDA SHOWCASE 2022: DARIN BACK

On view at Snap! Downtown, Gallery II, through January 14, 2023: Darin Back's striking portraiture, as part of his 'East Coast Surfers series. His newly published book features Florida's East coast surfers from the '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s and '2000s.

DARIN BACK
Kepa Mendia, East Coast Surfers, 2022
30” x 40"
Artist Proof
Inquiries: [email protected]

09/22/2022

FLORIDA SHOWCASE: DIANA ZHANG

On view at Snap! Downtown, Gallery II, through January 14, 2023: Diana Zhang's superb photographic work. Inquiries: [email protected]

DIANA ZHANG
Performer, 2022
20" X 30"
Ed. 1/5

09/17/2022

OPEN CALL: THE CORRIDOR PROJECT BILLBOARD EXHIBITION
Deadline: September 30

This sky-high exhibition will feature the artwork of 30 artists from regions along the I-4 corridor. The Downtown Arts District and Pat Greene [founder of The Corridor Project] are selecting artists and artwork for this exhibition. 11 artists have been pre-selected by Greene, three of them, Mär Martinez, Matt Duke and Juliet Romeo, are currently in our Florida Showcase exhibition.

The remaining 19 artists will be chosen through an open call. Apply by September 30th: https://downtownartsdistrict.com/the-corridor-project-billboard-exhibition-call-to-artists/

In partnership with Clear Channel Outdoor, each artist will be featured on one printed billboard in the region. In addition, all artworks will rotate on digital billboards through the month of January, 2023.

09/15/2022

FLORIDA SHOWCASE: MATT DUKE

On view at Snap! Downtown, through January 14, 2023: Matt Duke's whimsical digital paintings. Inquiries: [email protected]

MATT DUKE
Love Note
30” x 30” | Ed. 1/7

MATT DUKE
Desert
40” x 30” | Ed. 1/5

Photo by Emily Jourdan

09/13/2022

FLORIDA SHOWCASE: MAR MARTINEZ

Currently on view at Snap! Downtown: Mar Martinez is an interdisciplinary artist specializing in sculptural painting. Her work dissects dominance, aggression and power dynamics through the lens of a culturally-enforced binary system.

MAR MARTINEZ
Praying with My Eyes Open V
40.5” x 38” x 3”
Acrylic on Wood
Inquiries: [email protected]

Photo by Emily Jourdan

09/12/2022

STEVEN BENSON'S COLLECTION: AT SMP
"Gathering Light: One Collector’s Journey in Photography"

Photographer Steven Benson’s extensive private collection of photography is currently on view at the Southeast Museum of Photography. A previous photography professor, Benson’s collecting perspective is unique in that he is also an active professional photographer. Over the course of 45+ years he has amassed nearly 2,000 photographs, including cased daguerreotypes and ambrotypes from the dawn of photography, prints from legends such as Edward Curtis, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Andre Kertez, Jerry Uelsmann, Eadweard Muybridge, works by contemporary artists including Keliy Anderson-Staley, Roger Ballen and Martin Stranka.

L: Jerry Uelsmann, “Untitled”, 1983
R: Arnold Newman, “Jackson Pollock”, 1949

https://southeastmuseumofphotography.org/gathering-light

On view August 23, 2022 - December 2, 2022

09/08/2022

LAST DAYS! ... TO VIEW 'PHYSICAL CURRENCY'

CHRIS ROBB: PHYSICAL CURRENCY is on view the at Orlando City Hall Terrace Gallery, through September 11th. Art inquiries, contact us at [email protected]

"When approaching Chris Robb’s imagery, it is important to understand the self-imposed elements of control that allow him to take in information from the world around him and distill it into an end result that is devoid of evidence of that source material. A physical process that is laid bare, ensuring purity. " Ginger Gregg Duggan

Photos by Emily Jourdan.

09/06/2022

FLORIDA SHOWCASE: AT SNAP! DOWNTOWN

Open Mon - Sat, 11- 6 PM. On view, through January 14, 2023. Art inquiries, contact: [email protected]

Don't miss the Artists Gallery Tours:
* Nov. 5, 2 PM // Gallery 1
RSVP: https://www.snaporlando.com/florida-showcase-2022-artist-tour-11-5

* Nov. 12, 2 PM // Galleries 2 + 3
RSVP: https://www.snaporlando.com/florida-showcase-2022-artist-tour-11-12

Opening night photos by Emily Jourdan

09/02/2022

FLORIDA SHOWCASE: ARTISTS TOURS ANNOUNCED !

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2 - 4 PM / GALLERY 1
Meet artists Shannon Rae Lindsey, Matt Duke, Jason Page, Stephen Allen, Mar Martinez, Ryan Price, Todd Brittingham, Chris Robb, Hunter Pylant, and Damon DeWitt. RSVP: https://www.snaporlando.com/florida-showcase-2022-artist-tour-11-5

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2- 4 PM / GALLERIES 2 + 3
Meet the 2022 Florida Showcase jury-selected artists. RSVP: https://www.snaporlando.com/florida-showcase-2022-artist-tour-11-12

Art inquiries, contact: [email protected]

08/31/2022

CITY UNSEEN'S NEW PROJECT: COMING SOON

We are currently working in collaboration with Interstruct to bring back the iconic Parramore 'Unity' mural back to life as an augmented reality interactive art experience, through our CITY UNSEEN Public [AR]t project. Coming this Fall, date announced soon.

Read feature in Orlando Arts (date announced in article is subject to change): https://bluetoad.com/publication/?m=65676&i=759299&p=42&pre=1&ver=html5