Brevard Arts / Exhibits Events Calendar

Pete Steenland holds his fourth exhibit with the Studios of Cocoa Beach this April. His work is typically defined by his love of nature, and it is evident he has an acute appreciation for the intricacy within all living things. Since his early childhood, he has been inspired by natures intense beauty even in the smallest plants including weeds and marine diatoms, on into the magnificence of the greatest of subjects.
In fact, Pete holds an AA degree in Art and Biology, and a BA from University of West Florida in Studio Art with an emphasis in Marine Sciences with special focus in Scientific Illustration of marine and aquatic organisms. In addition to Petes educational background, he spent thirty-two years working on the seas as a licensed Merchant Marine Captain and as a Master of Vessels up to 3000 gross tons for Freight and Towing.
In this new series, Pete departs from ocean images and delves hip deep into the everglades (literally). His new work is a part of a larger expanding project emphasizing abstraction of his aesthetically realistic style, a process that continues to evolve and is evident in his past works. He most often creates large images and uses any combination of watercolor, gesso, oils, acrylics, Conte-crayon, India ink and any other unexpected media he may decide to play with.
To help manage Petes art business, Donna Steenland, Petes wife, plays a major role. The two of them share in a unified fellowship of Art dedicating their energies to sharing the many ways of reflecting the wonderful aspects of Gods unlimited Grace with others ultimately resulting in Petes art that vibrates with love for life, love for nature and love for God. Exhibition will be from April 1 to April 28, 2024 with the Reception on April 5, 2024 starting at 6:00 p.m.

39th Melbourne Art Festival Returns to Wickham Park April 27 & 28, 2024

Melbourne, FL - The 2024 Melbourne Art Festival will once again be held at beautiful Wickham Park in Melbourne, FL April 27 & 28, 2024. The award-winning festival, which draws tens of thousands of art and music lovers from throughout Central Florida, is a vibrant family friendly event that promotes and encourages artistic endeavors, education and appreciation of the arts.

This year’s festival will feature over 200 booths, live music, kid friendly activities, a VIP Patron Program, sponsor and exhibitor displays, and diverse food and beverage options.

The Melbourne Art Festival offers FREE admission, FREE parking, FREE children’s activities and FREE live entertainment throughout the weekend.

Among the many highlights of the 2024 festival:

· Nationally ranked and juried fine art show displaying original works of art in a variety of medias competing for over $20,000 in artist awards.

· Live music featuring top local and regional bands

· Artist booths, stage, food court, and beverage stations are all located around the back lake, among the trees and breezes of Wickham Park.

· KidWorld activities from 10-4:30 including Student Art Workshops, Magician & Jugglers, Puppet Show, and Music from local schools.

· Food & beverage vendors serving a variety of cuisine and snack options along with beverages including cold beer, wine, seltzers and liquor in the Food Court.

· VIP Patron Program providing covered seating to view the stage while enjoying free beverages, VIP Parking, and an invitation to an exclusive artist reception after the show Saturday.

· Browse Melbourne Art Festival Sponsor and Exhibitor displays.



The Melbourne Art Festival is a juried Fine Arts Show, drawing artists from throughout Florida and the United States. The Melbourne Art Festival was selected as one of the Top 100 fine art shows in the US in 2023 and over the past ten years by Sunshine Artist Magazine, a 2021 Finalist for Florida Today’s ‘Best of Brevard Awards’ in the non-profit category, and the 2023 winner of Best Festival by Space Coast Living Magazine.

Originally held in Indialantic and Downtown Melbourne for its first 32 years, the festival moved to Wickham Park in 2017 due to limited parking, downtown congestion, and space limitations for artists, sponsors, and food vendors. Proceeds raised during the weekend, along with those raised at Melbourne Art Festival Benefit Art Auctions, are used to encourage and support the arts and art education in Central Florida; Offer Student Scholarships to junior high and high school students for art classes and camps; and funding other educational art efforts and art organizations. The Melbourne Arts Festival has donated over $100,000 to the community.

The Melbourne Art Festival is a Not for Profit 501-C3 organization whose mission is to promote and encourage artistic endeavors, education and appreciation. The festival is run completely by volunteers. To volunteer, please visit melbournearts.org

Melbourne Art Festival Details:

· What: Melbourne Art Festival

· When: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday April 27 and Sunday April 28, 2024

· Where: Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, FL

· Directions: Wickham Park is Just 5 miles from I95 Exits 191 and 195

· Cost: FREE Parking, Admission, Entertainment, and Kids Activities.

· Pets: The Melbourne Art Festival is pet friendly - please follow Wickham Park rules.

· Food & Beverages: Food and Beverage sales are available near the stage. Sorry, No coolers or outside beverages allowed. All bags are subject to search.

· More Info: Visit melbournearts.org, email mafinfo@melbournearts.org or call 321-722-1964


For Press or Advertising Information:

Doug Taylor

Melbourne Art Festival - Communications Committee

PO Box 611
Melbourne, FL 32902

news@melbournearts.org

Pete Steenland holds his fourth exhibit with the Studios of Cocoa Beach this April. His work is typically defined by his love of nature, and it is evident he has an acute appreciation for the intricacy within all living things. Since his early childhood, he has been inspired by natures intense beauty even in the smallest plants including weeds and marine diatoms, on into the magnificence of the greatest of subjects.
In fact, Pete holds an AA degree in Art and Biology, and a BA from University of West Florida in Studio Art with an emphasis in Marine Sciences with special focus in Scientific Illustration of marine and aquatic organisms. In addition to Petes educational background, he spent thirty-two years working on the seas as a licensed Merchant Marine Captain and as a Master of Vessels up to 3000 gross tons for Freight and Towing.
In this new series, Pete departs from ocean images and delves hip deep into the everglades (literally). His new work is a part of a larger expanding project emphasizing abstraction of his aesthetically realistic style, a process that continues to evolve and is evident in his past works. He most often creates large images and uses any combination of watercolor, gesso, oils, acrylics, Conte-crayon, India ink and any other unexpected media he may decide to play with.
To help manage Petes art business, Donna Steenland, Petes wife, plays a major role. The two of them share in a unified fellowship of Art dedicating their energies to sharing the many ways of reflecting the wonderful aspects of Gods unlimited Grace with others ultimately resulting in Petes art that vibrates with love for life, love for nature and love for God. Exhibition will be from April 1 to April 28, 2024 with the Reception on April 5, 2024 starting at 6:00 p.m.

39th Melbourne Art Festival Returns to Wickham Park April 27 & 28, 2024

Melbourne, FL - The 2024 Melbourne Art Festival will once again be held at beautiful Wickham Park in Melbourne, FL April 27 & 28, 2024. The award-winning festival, which draws tens of thousands of art and music lovers from throughout Central Florida, is a vibrant family friendly event that promotes and encourages artistic endeavors, education and appreciation of the arts.

This year’s festival will feature over 200 booths, live music, kid friendly activities, a VIP Patron Program, sponsor and exhibitor displays, and diverse food and beverage options.

The Melbourne Art Festival offers FREE admission, FREE parking, FREE children’s activities and FREE live entertainment throughout the weekend.

Among the many highlights of the 2024 festival:

· Nationally ranked and juried fine art show displaying original works of art in a variety of medias competing for over $20,000 in artist awards.

· Live music featuring top local and regional bands

· Artist booths, stage, food court, and beverage stations are all located around the back lake, among the trees and breezes of Wickham Park.

· KidWorld activities from 10-4:30 including Student Art Workshops, Magician & Jugglers, Puppet Show, and Music from local schools.

· Food & beverage vendors serving a variety of cuisine and snack options along with beverages including cold beer, wine, seltzers and liquor in the Food Court.

· VIP Patron Program providing covered seating to view the stage while enjoying free beverages, VIP Parking, and an invitation to an exclusive artist reception after the show Saturday.

· Browse Melbourne Art Festival Sponsor and Exhibitor displays.



The Melbourne Art Festival is a juried Fine Arts Show, drawing artists from throughout Florida and the United States. The Melbourne Art Festival was selected as one of the Top 100 fine art shows in the US in 2023 and over the past ten years by Sunshine Artist Magazine, a 2021 Finalist for Florida Today’s ‘Best of Brevard Awards’ in the non-profit category, and the 2023 winner of Best Festival by Space Coast Living Magazine.

Originally held in Indialantic and Downtown Melbourne for its first 32 years, the festival moved to Wickham Park in 2017 due to limited parking, downtown congestion, and space limitations for artists, sponsors, and food vendors. Proceeds raised during the weekend, along with those raised at Melbourne Art Festival Benefit Art Auctions, are used to encourage and support the arts and art education in Central Florida; Offer Student Scholarships to junior high and high school students for art classes and camps; and funding other educational art efforts and art organizations. The Melbourne Arts Festival has donated over $100,000 to the community.

The Melbourne Art Festival is a Not for Profit 501-C3 organization whose mission is to promote and encourage artistic endeavors, education and appreciation. The festival is run completely by volunteers. To volunteer, please visit melbournearts.org

Melbourne Art Festival Details:

· What: Melbourne Art Festival

· When: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday April 27 and Sunday April 28, 2024

· Where: Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, FL

· Directions: Wickham Park is Just 5 miles from I95 Exits 191 and 195

· Cost: FREE Parking, Admission, Entertainment, and Kids Activities.

· Pets: The Melbourne Art Festival is pet friendly - please follow Wickham Park rules.

· Food & Beverages: Food and Beverage sales are available near the stage. Sorry, No coolers or outside beverages allowed. All bags are subject to search.

· More Info: Visit melbournearts.org, email mafinfo@melbournearts.org or call 321-722-1964


For Press or Advertising Information:

Doug Taylor

Melbourne Art Festival - Communications Committee

PO Box 611
Melbourne, FL 32902

news@melbournearts.org

The Studios of Cocoa Beach Presents

Two Artists, Two Styles

Baby Lemonades Uchigatana Bijutsu (Katana Art) and Whimsical Expressions by Jax Kwok

Baby Lemonade, (Samantha Deebel), was born in Bangkok, Thailand. Her first picture storybook, made at age five, was about her grandma being a witch. Today she resides in Cape Canaveral, FL.

She defines her art as Cosmic Abstract Expressionism and her artist statement: Love and More Love.

I have always had a fascination with Japanese Culture, especially Samurais, Sumo Wrestling and Kabuki. I love watching Akira Kurosawas films and believe I was a Samurai Warrior in one of my past lives.

A friend gifted me a Katana Sword and I was inspired to pick it up one day and paint with it! I really had fun creating new interpretations of texture on canvas. My work is the result of this Cosmic Encounter with a Katana.

Jax Kwok, an acrylic artist, was born in Malaysian and studied in Taiwan. He has been featured in magazine publications and won art awards locally and internationally. At the present time he lives between Morristown, NJ and Cocoa Beach, FL.

He is always enamored with the natural beauty of his homeland geography and the distinct botanicals that thrive there. His passion and unique artistic interpretation of both the geography of the land and the many floras of the gardens, enable him to change the "ordinary" to the "extraordinary" in his expressive paintings.

I only paint subject matter which makes me joyful, because I want the final product to make my audiences joyful as well! My artistic creations exemplify the natural beauty of nature, but with touches of whimsy and the magic of fantasy.

The May Exhibition runs from Tuesday, April 30 to Sunday, June 2. Meet Baby Lemonade and Jax Kwok at the reception on Friday, May 3 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM and witness their unique creations.

The Studios of Cocoa Beach Presents

Two Artists, Two Styles

Baby Lemonades Uchigatana Bijutsu (Katana Art) and Whimsical Expressions by Jax Kwok

Baby Lemonade, (Samantha Deebel), was born in Bangkok, Thailand. Her first picture storybook, made at age five, was about her grandma being a witch. Today she resides in Cape Canaveral, FL.

She defines her art as Cosmic Abstract Expressionism and her artist statement: Love and More Love.

I have always had a fascination with Japanese Culture, especially Samurais, Sumo Wrestling and Kabuki. I love watching Akira Kurosawas films and believe I was a Samurai Warrior in one of my past lives.

A friend gifted me a Katana Sword and I was inspired to pick it up one day and paint with it! I really had fun creating new interpretations of texture on canvas. My work is the result of this Cosmic Encounter with a Katana.

Jax Kwok, an acrylic artist, was born in Malaysian and studied in Taiwan. He has been featured in magazine publications and won art awards locally and internationally. At the present time he lives between Morristown, NJ and Cocoa Beach, FL.

He is always enamored with the natural beauty of his homeland geography and the distinct botanicals that thrive there. His passion and unique artistic interpretation of both the geography of the land and the many floras of the gardens, enable him to change the "ordinary" to the "extraordinary" in his expressive paintings.

I only paint subject matter which makes me joyful, because I want the final product to make my audiences joyful as well! My artistic creations exemplify the natural beauty of nature, but with touches of whimsy and the magic of fantasy.

The May Exhibition runs from Tuesday, April 30 to Sunday, June 2. Meet Baby Lemonade and Jax Kwok at the reception on Friday, May 3 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM and witness their unique creations.