Summerfest 2010 "Celebrating the Arts"
July 9–August 13, 2010

Click here to view a .pdf of the Summerfest brochure.

A visual arts representation of the other fine arts. This show features exhibits, demos and presentations.

• Sponsor: Jacaranda Trace*
• Receiving: June 28 & 29, 10am–1pm
• Reception: July 9, 5–7pm
• Pick-up: August 13, 10am–4pm
• Altman/Vogt Galleries Solo Exhibition: Circus memorabilia

* Click here for more information this event's sponsor, Jacaranda Trace.
Jacaranda Trace is located on 3600 William Penn Way, Venice, FL 34293
Phone: 941-408-2050 

Jacaranda Trace Art Gallery Opening Reception
Featuring Jeff Cornell, Artist and Illustrator
July 20 from 3-5pm

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We are pleased to invite you to attend the Art Gallery Opening Reception at Jacaranda Trace, which features work by Jeff Cornell, Artist and Illustrator.

When: Tuesday, July 20
Time: 3-5pm
Where: Jacaranda Trace, Clubhouse 2nd floor Parlor and Art Gallery

RSVP by noon on July 16, 2010 by calling 941-408-2050

Wine and cheese, soft drinks, and desserts will be served.

Jeff is currently working on an exhibit that will open on September 27, 2010 in Japan.

Debut of the South County Jazz Club
July 23 from 7–9:30pm

This event is BYOB and features fabulous finger foods prepared by
French chef Guillaume Dupont.

Venice Art Center
The cost for this fundraiser is $15
All proceeds benefit the Venice Art Center

Tickets can be purchased at the
Venice Art Center
390 Nokomis Ave S. Venice Fl
or call 941-485-7136

Click here to download the .pdf of the event.

Demonstrations & Talks

Demonstrations and talks will be held Monday and Wednesday each week.

Inside the Artist's Mind is this summer's theme. The series of performances, talks, demonstrations, and interviews highlight the creative interaction and mutual inspiration of all arts in our community.

A $5.00 donation per event is requested.

Mondays 10:30–11:30am

July 12: Impersonation

Betty Intagliata, Venice Area Historical Society
"Bertha Palmer Visits"

July 19: Theater

Nick Hartmen, Venice Theater Costumer

July 26: Dance

The Ballroom of Sarasota

August 2: Illustration

Bill Farnsworth, Illustrator

August 9: Music

Barbara Rothman, Concert Pianist
"Chopin's Birthday Celebration"

Wednesdays 10:30–11:30am

July 14: Opera

Deborah Berioli, Soprano
"Inside the Opera"

July 21: Creative Writing

Kim Cool, Author and Journalist

July 28: Symphony

Ken Bowermeister, Conductor, Venice Symphony
Karen Romig, Flutist
Chris Romig, Pianist

August 4: Circus Arts

Mark Gebel-Williams

August 11: Literature

Joan Harlow, Children's Award Winning Author