Escape to Create

Escape to Create A distinguished multi-disciplinary ARTIST RESIDENCY hosted by
the town of Seaside, FL since 1993

01/18/2026

Join us tomorrow at 7PM on the Lyceum Lawn for this special screening!

Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film Stop Making Sense was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. Starring members of the band Talking Heads, the live performance was shot at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater and features the band’s most memorable songs.

This live event will feature a public screening of the re-release hosted by co-star Jerry Harrison with post-screening comments and an audience Q&A.

Admission is free, but space is limited. Entry will close once capacity is reached.

https://seasidefl.com/event/stop-making-sense-event/

Escape to Create is thrilled to welcome our first group of 2026 artists in residence! 🎶 Eboni Fondren ()🎥 Emily Harrold ...
01/05/2026

Escape to Create is thrilled to welcome our first group of 2026 artists in residence!

🎶 Eboni Fondren ()
🎥 Emily Harrold ()
🎬 Christine Murray
🎼 Dr. Laurence Sherr
🎨 Harold D. Smith ()

Be sure to catch all of their incredible performances and events in January (🗓️🔗 in bio).

Thanks to all who joined us yesterday at Anne Hunter Galleries to meet Writer-in-Residence Ann Marie Jackson. Her compe...
02/24/2025

Thanks to all who joined us yesterday at Anne Hunter Galleries to meet Writer-in-Residence Ann Marie Jackson. Her compelling presentation and reading from her internationally awarded debut novel, The Broken Hummingbird, was a beacon of literary light on a drizzly Sunday afternoon. Thank you, AMJ, for an engaging and memorable program.

With gratitude for our partners Anne Hunter Galleries, Amavida Coffee, Modica Market, and Sundog Books where autographed copies of Jackson's novel are available.

Celebrating the Arts, Life and Community in downtown Seaside.

Sunday, February 23rd, 4-5:30pm, at Anne Hunter Galleries and Amavida Coffee in Seaside, FL Meet author Ann Marie Jackso...
02/19/2025

Sunday, February 23rd, 4-5:30pm, at Anne Hunter Galleries and Amavida Coffee in Seaside, FL Meet author Ann Marie Jackson during a reception celebrating her E2C residency. AMJ will share video and read selections from her critically acclaimed debut novel The Broken Hummingbird,

"A vibrant literary canvas that transports the reader" ( author
Jessica Winteers Mireles)

"A remarkable debut from a talented writer" (Reader's Favorite).

"A moving tale of a woman's resilience and reinvention" (Brian Crewe, awarded film director).

SILVER WINNER, 2024 INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER BOOK AWARDS

FINALIST, LITERARY FICTION, NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS

FINALIST, WOMEN'S FICTION 2023 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS...
..and more...

Q&A, book sales and signing, literary fellowship in abundance!

Sunday, February 16th, 4-6pm at Anne Hunter Galleries and Amavida Coffee in downtown Seaside, FL. Pulitzer awarded photo...
02/14/2025

Sunday, February 16th, 4-6pm at Anne Hunter Galleries and Amavida Coffee in downtown Seaside, FL. Pulitzer awarded photojournalist and fine art photographer DAN WHITE shares his artistic explorations of form, composition, and expressions of life through infrared imagery, creating photo essays that allude to a sense of timelessness.

Join us for light bites, wines and engaging conversations with our distinguished artists-in-residence TERRI POLLACK, FLORIAN HUTTNER and DAN WHITE.

Celebrating the Arts, Life and Community in the Heart of Seaside with the artists of Escape To Create.

Multi-genre artist, museum director, lecturer and mentor FLORIAN HUTTNER introduces his FRIE FLUSSZONE SUEDERELBE projec...
02/14/2025

Multi-genre artist, museum director, lecturer and mentor FLORIAN HUTTNER introduces his FRIE FLUSSZONE SUEDERELBE project to the U.S., a compelling performance of environmental art.

Reception, exhibition and conversation this Sunday, February 16th, 4-6pm Anne Hunter Galleries and Amavida Coffee, downtown Seaside, FL.

Join us in celebrating the essential role of artist in community life with our artists-in-residence Florian Huttner, Terri pollack and Dan White.

Multi-dimensional artist TERRI POLLACK shares her inspired processes encompassing travel sketches and watercolor studie...
02/14/2025

Multi-dimensional artist TERRI POLLACK shares her inspired processes encompassing travel sketches and watercolor studies to master prints and ceramics.

Sunday, February 16th, 4-6pm reception and exhibition at Anne Hunter Galleries and Amavida Coffee in Seaside, FL.

Sunday, February 16, 4-6pm Art Exhibition and Reception, Anne Hunter Galleries and Amavida Coffee, Downtown Seaside, FLJ...
02/12/2025

Sunday, February 16, 4-6pm Art Exhibition and Reception, Anne Hunter Galleries and Amavida Coffee, Downtown Seaside, FL

Join us in celebrating our multi-genre artists Florian Huttner, Terri Pollack, and Dan White. Travel sketches and watercolor studies evolving into masterful relief prints; dynamic environmental art in action; capturing "the moment" with stunning infrared photography.

Creative and civic fellowship, engaging artist talks, video presentations, wine & light bites reception.

Celebrating the Arts, Life, and Community in Seaside, FL

With enduring gratitude for the support from our beloved community of Seaside, FL, we are thrilled to welcome the second...
02/03/2025

With enduring gratitude for the support from our beloved community of Seaside, FL, we are thrilled to welcome the second group of 2025 distinguished artists to Escape To Create. Join us in celebrating the 32nd season of community-sponsored artist residencies, performances, and educational outreach. Check out our Community Events (🔗 in profile) for a list of upcoming engagements!

Seyko Groves (Singer Songwriter), Florian Huttner (Contemporary Artist), Ann Marie Jackson (Writer), Terri Pollack (Painter & Printmaker) and Dan White (Photographer)

Low ticket alert for Friday's 7:30pm performance by the Band of Drifters Duo at The REP Theatre in Seaside, FL. Modern A...
01/30/2025

Low ticket alert for Friday's 7:30pm performance by the Band of Drifters Duo at The REP Theatre in Seaside, FL. Modern Americana Music infused with traditional country western, h***y tonk boot-scooting music, and folk. Thank you, Ian Thomas and Chelsea Hunt for your generosity to our community through your contributions of performance and educational outreach.

Thank you Anne Hunter Galleries and Amavida Coffee in Seaside, FL for a beautiful reception and exhibition celebrating E...
01/27/2025

Thank you Anne Hunter Galleries and Amavida Coffee in Seaside, FL for a beautiful reception and exhibition celebrating Escape To Create Artist-in-Residence Deanna Lee, seen unveiling her new scroll painting inspired by the incredible beauty of the Gulf and our coastal dune lakes.

Sunday, January 19th, 4pm - 5:30pm, Anne Hunter Galleries and Amavida Coffee in downtown Seaside, FL. Shake off the col...
01/17/2025

Sunday, January 19th, 4pm - 5:30pm, Anne Hunter Galleries and Amavida Coffee in downtown Seaside, FL. Shake off the cold and enjoy authors' readings from their beautifully crafted, critically acclaimed works. Viet Dinh, O. Henry Award recipient, reads short fiction and Annie Ward Richards reads tantalizing selections from her best selling psychological thrillers. Sundog Books will have copies for sale and signing. Light bites, wines and coffees available for purchase at Amavida.

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PO Box 4725
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
32459

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https://www.escape2create.org/events

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