Trip to Tallahassee: Day 2

After finishing our portrait session, we were very fortunate to have a tour of the House Chamber to see the 10 beautiful, historical murals by Tarpon Springs Artist Christopher Still.  

Community Arts Director Charlie Bari Bachmann.

View from the 22nd floor of the Capitol. 

Chris C. with Amanda Baker, co-chair of Florida Self-Advocates of Panama City.

Volunteers Christine Bari Bachmann and Barbara Voglewede (pictured) took turns representing Creative Clay at our table.

At 11 a.m. member artists began to draw portraits of legislators and legislative aides. Big thank you to our board member and Senior Legislative Aide Kevin King and Rep. Rick Kriseman for arranging this special opportunity! From left to right: Dolores, Carolyn, Chris F., and Lawrence.

Chris F. with Democratic Office Manager Judy Mount.

Trip to Tallahassee: Day 1

On Tuesday morning, January 31, two Creative Clay staff, two volunteers and five member artists headed to Tallahassee to be a part of Developmental Disabilities awareness day at the Capitol. 

We arrived at the Able Trust where we were greeted by our friend and Senior Vice President Guenevere Crum, who gave us a tour of their offices. Creative Clay member artists were excited to see their artwork hanging in all of the offices. 

Carolyn R., Chris C., Dolores M., Chris F., and Lawrence J. with the new artwork we installed in the Able Trust lobby. Artwork from left to right by Carolyn R., Yalanda S., Karen C., and Robert D.

Lawrence with Zoola the Cave Witch.

Chris C. and Charlie Bari Bachmann with one of their Artlink 2008 pieces.

Robert D.'s Winter in a Town Called Moon.

Mikey J.'s beautiful abstract.

Carolyn R. posing with a piece from Artlink 2008 with artist Jill Oldenski. 

Thomas Kinkade's Church by Robert D.

Pieces by Artemisa M. hang in Guenevere's office.

Artwork by Robin L.

The Able Trust lobby is filled with new Creative Clay art! Pictured here: Creative Clay volunteer Christine Bari Bachmann, member artist Carolyn R., Able Trust Senior Vice President Guenevere Crum, member artist Dolores M., Creative Clay Executive Director Kim Dohrman, and Creative Clay volunteer Barbara Voglewede. After hanging the artwork in the lobby and saying our goodbyes to our friends at the Able Trust, we headed to our hotel to freshen up for dinner at Carrabba's. Thanks to board member Shawn Forrestal, who provided gift certificates, our member artists had dinner on Carrabba's!

Hal Freedman and Willi Rudowsky Sit for their Portraits

Creative Clay Happy Hour at American Stage

Interpretation of Seven Guitars production cover art by Creative Clay member artist Chris C.

Interpretation of Seven Guitars production cover art by Creative Clay member artist Chris F.

Winning interpretive piece by Dolores M. was up for sealed auction at American Stage's opening night of Seven Guitars and at the Creative Clay Happy Hour. The winning bidder was Susan Howard. Congratulations, Susan!

Music for the evening by Jun Bustamante sponsored by The Ale and the Witch. Brett Andress, The Ale and the Witch owner pictured here, also sponsored the craft beer for the evening. Thank you, Brett and The Ale and the Witch!

Creative Clay artist Toni G, with her Seven Guitars painting.

Gwen Thomas, Creative Clay artist Toni G., and Rose Marie Green.

Creative Clay Development Director, Betsy Pearson, with John Collins, Director of the St. Pete Arts Alliance, and Mary Ellen Collins, Freelance Writer and Editor.

Artists Lisa Glaser, Jack Breit, and the Pier Aquarium Marketing Director, Emily Stehle.

Creative Clay artist Toni G. and art patrons Nicki and Todd Feldman who purchased her painting.

Wonderful music by Jun Bustamante.

Jun Bustamante and arts patron Hal Freedman.

Seven Guitars Director Bob Devin Jones and American Stage supporter.

Artworks Manager Missy Roll and Creative Clay supporter and volunteer Alise Stricklett.

Artist Don Dohrman and Creative Clay Executive Director Kim Dohrman.

Creative Clay supporters John William Barger and Leah Dohrman.

Creative Clay volunteer Barbara Voglewede and Creative Clay board member Page Garrison tended bar.

Creative Clay board member Kevin Hohl.

Creative Clay board member Bob Devin Jones, Founder Grace-Anne Alfiero, and board member Kevin Hohl.

Board members Kevin Hohl and Van Phrasavath.

Save the Date: Tuesday, March 20, 5:30-8:30 p.m. for the next Creative Clay Happy Hour at American Stage!