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The MAGIC OF CHILDRENIn support of the Center for Hearing and Communication, during the month of November 2012 Child Portrait Studio Sessions will be offered for the ridiculously low price of $89 at Mark Vacker Photography $25 from each session will be donated to CHC 50% OFF prints ordered with your session 25% off  gallery wraps 25% of proceeds from print orders donated to CHC Schedule your appointment TODAY!Limited Sessions Available
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ASMPSFL…New Energy On A New Mission

Today marked the long awaited Chapter Leadership Training for those members interested in volunteering for leadership roles in the South Florida Chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP SFL).

Shawn Henry, National President of the association and Kevin Lock, National Treasurer led an outstanding information packed 7 hour workshop, so that a new infrastructure and vision could be developed for the chapter.

Those present developed a new mission statement, for ASMP SFL…

“Instilling and promoting camaraderie, creativity, and successful business practices among professional visual creatives”.

This reflects the new direction to be taken by the current board and those wishing to assume leadership positions.

Among the visual creatives from ASMP SFL who were present were:

 

Liz Dawes-Ordonez, Sid Hoeltzell, Kate Benson, Sandy Levy, Deborah Gray Mitchell, Vincent Devries, Mark Vacker, Ron Glazer, Pascal Depuhl, Jorge Cardenas and Scherley Busch.

F.A.T. Village Arts District

F.A.T. Village Arts District

The last weekend of each month F.A.T. Village Arts District sponsors a monthly Art Walk which features open gallery exhibitions in their warehouse bays. 

The streets are filled with folks who seem to be in what appears like an unofficial fashion show. Performance artists do their thing, and from what I am told, food trucks are plentiful with tasteful delicacies.

The Fat Village Art Walk does not have the same culture as Miami. The village vibe is a combination of old school and new school. There is energy and true passion displayed by the artists and owners. Their desire is to have an honest dream come true.

October 27^th, 2012 was “The Day of the Dead” preview. Revelers will honor their deceased at the South Florida Day of the Dead Celebration on November 2^nd. 

A festive celebration combining traditional and modern interpretations of Mexican Dia de los Muertos traditions will be a unique spectacle. FAT Village Arts District will be filled with music, circus performers, indie craft vendors, and body painting celebrating vitality through creativity.  

There will be costumes, skull makeup, sidewalk floats, and puppets. This promises to be a signature event that respects the culture integrity of the Day of the Dead. It is slated to be a memory for the dead and a party for the living!

WRAPT ATTENTION

Studio 18 is dedicated to showcasing contemporary art and serving the community by bringing exhibitions, workshop and events to the studio in Pembroke Pines. Events (excluding workshops) are held on the first Friday of every month between 7:00 – 9:00pm. 

Studio 18

Wrapt Attention, an exhibition featuring seven artists who use everyday objects and discarded trash to explore “themes of opposition”.

Wrapt Attention Exhibit

Lucinda Linderman's sculptures focus on the irony of plastic products - jugs of laundry detergent with nature-inspired scents and artificial plants that masquerade as natural.

Patricia Shcnall Gutierrez employs steel wool, twines and hair to explore the stereotypical roles women take on as mothers, caretakers and professionals.

Carrie Sieh has transformed plastic bags, VHS tape and hand-knitted copper wire into works that "alleviate emotional discomfort."

The show opened with Upcycled Fashionista, a fashion show of designs made from repurposed and recycled materials.

Old Magazine Wear

Plumbing Wear

Advocate Wear

The judges included eco-fashion designer Kayce Armstrong and artist/designer Lucinda Linderman. Prizes were awarded and the top winner has the chance to shadow Armstrong in her design showroom in Hollywood. 

 

Cash Register Receipt Wear

Discard Wear

Whole Foods Wear

The studio salon was a chance to meet with the artists and hear them talk about their art and inspiration. Admission is free and Studio 18's regular hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

             

Studio 18 is at 1101 Poinciana Drive, Pembroke Pines.

For information call 954-961-6067.