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OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER BRING COOLER WEATHER... Boy, are we ready!
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With Labor Day comes subtle signs of approaching fall. The color of the sky turns a little more turquoise, winds pick up, rainy season starts, and the water level along the Indian River rises. Living along the shores of Florida, we also have the dread of possible hurricanes. If we are lucky enough to get through to November without one, then cooler weather is not be far away.
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Bluescape is a painting I created a couple years ago that suggests cooler times along with ambiguity and a sense of wonder.
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Bluescape, Oil on Canvas, 30"H x 42"W, N. Baur Dillen
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Those That Rose, Charcoal on Raw Canvas, Grommets & French Knots , 52.6”H x 36.5”W, N. Baur Dillen
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October 8 - November 14, 2026
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My latest charcoal drawing, Those That Rose was selected for "Strange Weather," the show currently on display at the Art Center Sarasota. According to their website, "The exhibition celebrates the surreal and invited artists that explore worlds where reality bends, logic dissolves, and the unexpected becomes possible." We were encouraged to..."interpret “weather” as environmental, emotional, or psychological, capturing moments when reality shifts, logic bends, and the familiar turns strange. The theme "Strange Weather" also serves as a metaphor for moments of transformation, uncertainty, and the uncanny rather than literal atmospheric conditions.
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Inspired by a photo I took while on a trip to northwest Washington and Vancouver Island, Canada, I imagined personalities struggling to escape or maybe taking shelter in the tree's rootball. I also felt the wind's energy stirring and an uneasy pulse throughout the forest.
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The exhibit Strange Weather opened on Thursday, October 8 and will remain on display through November 14. Other activities related to the exhibit are scheduled like a gallery talk. Go to the website to see what and when they are available.
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Gallery Hours: M-F 10 am-5 pm
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707 N Tamiami Trail . Sarasota, FL 34236 . 941-365-2032
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Over the Hill and Far Away, Oil on Canvas, 18" x 24," N. Baur Dillen
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August 26 – October 23, 2026
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My oil painting, Over the Hill and Far Away, is in the "Line by Line" exhibit and continues through the middle of October. With this link, you can see the 53 pieces in the exhibit without going to the gallery. Make sure to move the cursor side to side. I was impressed with the variety and the national scope.
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I have always enjoyed developing compositions using artist, Paul Klee 's idea of "taking a walk with a line. Over the Hill and Far Away and Bluescape above were created with this in mind.
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Wednesday - Saturday, 11 AM - 4 PM
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1314 S. Main Street . Gainesville, FL 32601 . 352-328-5027
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MY CONTINUING EXHIBITS
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Pepper Balloons, Oil on Canvas, 30" x 30", N. Baur Dillen
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The Venvi Art Gallery's includes my artwork in their gallery in Tallahassee, as well as their online gallery. Pepper Balloons is a painting I did a number of years ago as part of my "Fruit & Vegetable" landscape series. If you are interested in it or any of the other pieces on their website, please let them know!
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🎨 Venvi Art Gallery . 2901 E. Park Ave, Suite 2800 . Tallahassee, FL 32301 . 850-322-0965
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Olive Grove on Road to Toledo, oil on canvas, 20" x 20", N. Baur Dillen
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A couple of my oil paintings are displayed at Art Expressions Custom Framing in the Old Eau Gallie section of Melbourne. They are for sale as are all the artwork on my website that are not marked…Sold!
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CHILDREN & ADULT PROGRAMS
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Decorate with tiny rhinestones on pre-printed Pumpkin keychains to make shimmering fun art.
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Sponsored by the Friends of the Eau Gallie Library.
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Friends of the Eau Gallie Library Autumn Booksale
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Support the Friends of the Eau Gallie Library with your purchases!
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- October 23 & 24: 9AM -- 4 PM
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Wear your painting clothes and be ready to paint in the dark.
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Brave our spooky blacklight maze to collect candy and prizes as you go! Create crafts in the children’s room and participate in our scavenger hunt! Costumes welcome!
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- October 31: 10 AM -- 12 PM
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Note: Special accommodations to participate due to a disability, please contact the library at least seven days prior to the event. (321) 255-4304
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Join us Friday, November 6, 5:30-9:30 PM as we celebrate with new exhibits at each of the art galleries. Artists will showcase their unique artwork and fine-arts crafts!
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EGAD Mural Tours are held the third Saturday of each month from Oct. - May. Sign up for the next mural tour before Oct. 17. Tour groups meet at the Eau Gallie Public Library at 10:15 AM and last about an 1-1.5 hours.
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EAU GALLIE ARTS DISTRICT ARTS GALLERIES
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1416 Highland Ave. Melbourne, FL 32935
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1470 Highland Avenue Melbourne, FL 32935
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URBAN LANDSCAPES & ART YOUR MOTHER WARNED YOU ABOUT
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JOHN CIELUKOWSKI & MIKE MOFFET (Dual Exhibition)
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In the Front Gallery: John Cielukowski & Mike Moffett
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In my travels I'm always taking photos of industrial structures, abandoned buildings and urban landscapes. I use these photos as reference for the abstract landscapes I paint back in my studio.
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Coming from a graphic design background, my work is more graphic and hard-edged than painterly.
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Mike is a shock artist and realistic sculptor. Many of his bronze sculptures merge human figures and industrial machines.
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I paint for the joy it brings me and with the hope it may bring delight to the viewer. My artistic style celebrates nature. I focus on capturing the essence a moment in time and place through intuitive mark making, not just drawing, which is why I work in pastels. As an artist I strive to seize the light and capture it in my paintings. (See image below.)
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Exhibit Dates: September 29-November 1, 2026
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additional information or images.
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587 W. Eau Gallie Blvd. Ste 101 Melbourne FL 32935
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OUTSIDE EAU GALLIE
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EAU GALLIE ARTS DISTRICT
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Experience Art Beyond the Canvas
Join artist Henrimae Bell for a one-day pop-up exhibition celebrating creativity, culture, and style. Discover her expanded collection of wearable art—including the piece she models above—along with beautifully designed scarves, art puzzles, and select limited-edition giclée prints.
Find a distinctive piece to wear, display, or give as a thoughtful gift while meeting the artist behind the collection.
Onyx Gifts and Books
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(https://onyxgiftsandbooks.com)
827 E. Strawbridge Ave.
Melbourne, FL. 32901
Come and explore. Bring a friend. There might be just the right gift for the upcoming holiday season.
Best parking is in the parking garage next to Melbourne City Hal
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The 49th Season, MCMS started with an outstanding performance of the Jerusalem String Quartet. The Ensemble 132 will excite the imagination of the audience when they give their performance 7:30 on Friday, December 11.
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Pianist, Evren Ozel; Jonathan Swensen, cello and Adam Golka, piano; The Sitkovetsky Trio; and The Rosamunde String Quartet will follow. For more details about each of these performances, please look at the music society's website.
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NEW! By special request that is not a part of the annual series is scheduled Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2027 at 7:30. MIDORI (Violin) with Ozgur Aydin (Piano) will perform. She started performing at 11 years old and has performed with many of the world's most prestigious orchestras. I heard her perform several years ago and was so, so amazed. I can't wait for her to perform again her in Melbourne. Get your tickets now!
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Location: Resurrection Grace Church (formerly St. Mark's Church), A1A Indialantic.
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Tickets may also be purchased on line or as needed at the door.
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Questions: Email: mcmsmail@gmail.com, or Call: (321) 213-5100
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THANKS
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From left to right: Angela Holland (Lewis Carroll Elem), Kathryn Stepnicka (Palm Bay Magnet HS), Allison Biddle (Westside Elem), Lauren Sorey (Merritt Island HS), James Finch (West Shore Jr/Sr HS), and Kevin Cook (Viera HS)
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I wanted to share the article written by Ken Datzman for the Brevard Business News and take this opportunity to thank the Community Foundation for all their hard work in helping make this happen. The staff worked throughout the year updating the art teachers about the scholarship, reviewing the applications, making sure the teachers' preferred classes were available, and following up with the teachers to organize an exhibit of their work and host the event.
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The article Ken wrote, "Educators honored at Nancy Baur Dillen Art Teacher Scholarship event at the CAPE Center in Cape Canaveral, partners with Community Foundation" can be found on pages 13 and 21 in the Vol. 44 No.41 October 12, 2026 issue (https://brevardbusinessnews.com/archives/2026-articles/#). FYI... when you go to the archived article, select the October issue and use the right and left arrows to scroll through to pages to 13 and 21.
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Having attended and taught at Arrowmont almost two-dozen times, I know how important going there was for my career as an art professor at Eastern Florida State College and my development as a professional artist.
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Now the art teachers are inspired and ready to share all they learned. The friends they made and the experiences they had will make them better teachers and artists.
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Want to help create a multi-disciplinary and experiential arts center for the Space Coast within the next five years? The fund was officially announced at the Community Foundation for Brevard's 40th Anniversary event on December 7, 2021. With the loss of the Foosaner Art Museum and Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts, there is an opportunity to create something new for all. We invite you to imagine with us and expand the arts on the Space Coast. Contact the CFB at (321) 752-5505, or visit the Exploration Arts! Fund to make a donation of any amount!
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The Arts Are a Necessity, Not a Frill!
"Dream, Imagine, Inspire, and Create!"
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Best wishes for good health and creativity.
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