Postcard Collection
This digital collection highlights postcards from a number of events held at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Bob Devin Jones and David Ellis started the Studio@620 in 2004. This collection contains the postcards of a variety of events, from poetry readings and plays to photography and printmaking exhibits. The collection illustrates the rich history of the playhouse and the art movement in St. Petersburg, Florida over the last few decades.
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HAUNTIZAAR
Studio at 620
HALLOWEEN AND DAY OF THE DEAD HANDMADE ARTS BAZAAR SATURDAY OC T 1 5 , 2 0 1 6
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Leg Godt
Studio at 620 and Adam Miguel Estevez
Leg Godt marks the third solo exhibition by Adam Miguel Estevez at The Studio@620. Leg Godt is a Danish expression meaning “Play Well” and Adam Miguel Estevez’s current work is all new, both in concept and technique. Abandoning traditional methods of painting, the current exhibit consists primarily of works on aluminum, zinc, and copper where paint is added and subtracted to metal sheets using various scraping techniques, squeegees, and spray bottles. Leg Godt is a veritable snapshot into the artist's creative, playful process. Opening Reception Saturday December 12, 2015, 5:00-8:00 PM Admission is free and open to the public. Wine generously provided by Coppola Winery. Music by DJ Arlyn, Mixx Music Design Exhibit on display through January 2, 2016. Call 727-895-6620 for details. Cover Image: Plate #8, Shibui Starlight Acrylic on Aluminum 24 in. x 24 in. 2015
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Life is Mostly Straws
Studio at 620, Richard Manley, Kylin Brady, Georgia Mallory Guy, Chris Jackson, Christopher Rutherford, and Bob Devin Jones
by Richard Manley Featuring an all star cast: Kylin Brady, Georgia Mallory Guy*, Chris Jackson, and Christopher Rutherford Directed by Bob Devin Jones Synopsis: "Life is Mostly Straws" centers around David and Noah, two brothers who shared a troubled childhood, during which they relied upon each other for survival. Although successful by all outward signs and still very close, the fear and self-doubt of their early days lie just beneath the surface of their apparent confidence. As well, they have made words their weapon of choice. "Life is Mostly Straws" is a literate play, where one character uses language like a scalpel while the other wields it like a bludgeon, but each understands its power. About Richard Manley: After two decades of success as a copywriter and advertising executive, Richard Manley started a second career writing stage plays. He rediscovered his passion for the sound of the language and its potential to entertain and provoke and inspire.
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Nate Najar Quartet in Concert
Studio at 620, Nate Najar, Matt Home, John Lamb, and James Suggs
The Studio@620 welcomes the return of Nate Najar Quartet to our intimate stage. Always a crowd-pleaser, this show is extra special with guest drummer Matt Home direct from London. Plus legendary bassist John Lamb and trumpeter James Suggs. This line up promises a night of amazing music you should not miss!
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Opera Sampler: Musical Excerpts From Living Composers
Studio at 620, Katherine Stenzel, Thea Lobo, and Eunmi Ko
Musical Excerpts From Living Composers Presented by Sunshine City Opera The Studio@620 invites you to Sunshine CIty Opera’s inaugural concert featuring music by living composers.“Opera Sampler” will be an introduction of this new musical venture in St. Petersburg! With approximately an hour of new music for voice and piano, the audience will experience a buffet of sounds ranging from the avant garde to the melodically sublime. Come sample some of the best that living composers have to offer the field of opera! The evening will feature performances by: Katherine Stenzel, soprano, Thea Lobo, mezzo, and Eunmi Ko, music director and piano. Music to be performed includes excerpts from: The Little Blue One, by Dominick DiOrio, The Ten-Block Walk, by Erin Huelskamp, Amor, by Yalil Guerra, Glimpses, by Hoàng Phó, Idolos del sueño, by Ileana Perez Velazquez, Grand Is The Seen, by Ingrid Stölzel,and Between Sunsets, by Hilary Tann. This concert will be featured as part of the St. Pete Arts Festival.
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Resolve to be Creative!
Studio at 620, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, and Coralette Damme
The Studio@620, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, and local artist Coralette Damme, aka The Crafty Hag, invite you to make your new year a creative one! Learn, Make, Resolve, and Create during this series of unique hands-on art workshops in January 2016. Great for beginners or experienced artists! Basic art supplies will be provided for each session but participants may bring their own favorite tools if they have them. RESCUED RAPTORS LEARN AND DRAW Come and sketch live birds of prey from the Boyd Hill aviary while learning about these amazing animals! Each session features different birds, attend both dates! Thursday January 7 & 21 / 6:30-8:30 PM /$25 per person RUBBER STAMP CARVING Have fun turning your designs into useful rubber stamps! Thursday January 14 / 6:30-8:30 PM / $35 per person SIMPLE SCREEN PRINTING Learn how to make your own silkscreens for printing! Saturday January 23 / 10:00-2:00 PM / $50 per person
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“Surpassing All Other Kings”
Studio at 620, Chris Fuller, Frank Craft, and Bob Devin Jones
A new film from the creators of “Loren Cass” Fundraising Reception Please join us for a fundraiser for “Surpassing All Other Kings”, held at one of the film's primary locations, the Snell Arcade building in downtown St. Petersburg. “Surpassing All Other Kings” is the second feature film project from local independent filmmaker Chris Fuller and producer Frank Craft, following 2006's “Loren Cass” which had its first screening at Studio@620. “Loren Cass” was met with international acclaim and played at film festivals worldwide along with the Museum of Modern Art, and was released theatrically and on DVD by Kino International in 2009, a rare accomplishment, after being nominated for an IFP Gotham Award. The Studio is pleased to have a larger role as a partner in producing this latest work. “Surpassing All Other Kings” is the true story of Shannon Wren, a St. Petersburg man who was drawn into the world of counterfeit computer chips, and his dealings with a menacing business partner, retired U.S. Navy Captain David Cowliss. The cast of the film includes The Studio@620’s Artistic Director Bob Devin Jones. Join us for a reception aimed at launching and supporting this new filmmaking endeavor.
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That Child of Always by April Hartley and Paintings From LAla Land by Eva Avenue
Studio at 620, April Hartley, and Eva Avenue
That Child of Always by April Hartley “That Child of Always” is a new body of work by textile artist, April Hartley, that turns traditional embroidery on its head while exploring how children who are experiencing hardship or trauma express themselves when they may not have the vocabulary to do so. Hartley began carefully transforming collected children’s drawings into embroidery on fabric when several children in her life were facing difficult circumstances, which flooded her with memories of her own childhood and that feeling of voiceless-ness that comes with being a kid. Hartley connects embroidery, which is permanent, precious, and inherently tied to the household, symbolizing order and light-heartedness, like the “Home Sweet Home” piece on grandma’s wall, to the temporary nature of a child’s sketch, something often dismissed, and to the lasting effect of childhood. Along with the original embroidery works, the exhibit will include site-specific embroidery installations, and will also officially launch the series’ accompanying art book, also titled “That Child of Always”.
Paintings From LAla Land by Eva Avenue While living in Los Angeles in March and April 2016 to attend a neon art/sign workshop, Eva Avenue painted a new series of large vibrant imaginal cell watercolors. Surging and falling through the energy fields of these paintings done around L.A., imaginal cells are nature’s bio-units of resilience and change. She creatively uses them to represent the units of energy making up solid matter, reminding us that everything is alive, empty and full of music. Her neon art sign, designed and executed at Lili Lakich Neon Studio in L.A.’s Arts District, will also be on display.
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The Gray Lady
Studio at 620 and Jimmy Baumgartner
The Studio@620 presents an exhibit of artwork by Jimmy Baumgartner. Nicknamed for years as, “the Gray Lady”, The New York Times is a constant source of inspiration to the artist. “The combining of incongruous materials— wood, ceramic, paper and acrylic —reflect my personal tussle with harmony. My art is truly a reflection of who I am—eclectic with an edge of uncertainty, evident of past and ongoing struggles. Veiled messages of those struggles are evident to some, yet remain forever tucked away from others. Just as time creates layers of who we become, my work evolves and changes—layer upon layer.” – Jimmy Baumgartner Jimmy Baumgartner studied art at Chipola Junior College in Marianna, Florida and Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. He has a BS in Sociological Research from Florida State University and a MBA from the University of South Florida and is the Director of Clinical Research for BayCare Health System.
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Tru
Studio at 620, Jay Presson Allen, Mark Chambers, and Lisa Tricomi
Veteran actor Mark Chambers brings Truman Capote back to life in this one man play directed by Lisa Tricomi. Adapted from the words and works of Truman Capote, Tru takes place in the writer’s New York City apartment during the week before Christmas 1975. An excerpt from Capote’s infamous novel Answered Prayers has recently been published in Esquire and the author’s friends have turned their back on him. Alone and hurting, Capote soothes himself with pills, alcohol, and chocolate truffl es while musing about his checkered life and career. The Naples Daily News had this to say about Mark’s performance of Tru at The Florida Repertory Theatre: “Mark Chambers serves it up–stylish, fascinating and full of wit and verve. He vamps, he twirls, he sashays, he prances through the “front hall” to accept deliveries–in short, he becomes Capote...Much like the mercurial subject–the show‘s emotional mood turns on a dime. Chambers delivers perfectly time and time and again.” We are lucky to have this opportunity for a reprise performance. Don't miss it!
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Bound & Release
Studio at 620, Laura James, and Saori Murphy
Artists Laura James and Saori Murphy come together to create an interpretive view of interpersonal boundaries and their resolve in its release. Through the use of mixed media, Laura and Saori create a tapestry of visual responses to their own obstructed lens. These windows, reflections, and applications all become part of the fragile and interwoven dialog that we all create for ourselves. Saori is a mixed media artist, sculptor, and illustrator that has produced a diverse body of work fueled by her interest in how human interaction, behavior, and culture intersect. Laura’s unique style and passion for vibrant color combine to create bold abstract expressionist works. Together the two invite you to experience ”Bound & Release”.
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“Emerging Artists” and “Never Forget: 15 Years Later”
Studio at 620, Emily Schadow, Konstantin Chinkov, and Jeff Wilcox
The Studio@620 hosts concurrent exhibits August 19-September 23, 2016 Emerging Artists: Emily Schadow and Konstantin Chinkov “Hashtag” by Emily Schadow consists of several large format acrylic paintings that serve as a cultural critique in reaction to current events and social media platforms. “Two and a Half Dimensional” by Konstantin Chinkov is an assortment of watercolor, wood block, and digital media inspired by world cultures ranging from ancient Aztec to Japanese Ukiyo-e. Never Forget: 15 Years Later by Jeff Wilcox Journey through time via this one person perspective on life since 9/11 as you view a series of interlocking mixed media works in the Ellis Gallery.
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Eyes on Africa's Endangered
Studio at 620 and Jami Compton
“Eyes on Africa’s Endangered”, by Jami Compton, is the latest art exhibition in The Studio's ongoing Emerging Artist Series. Jami's paintings speak to her love of both art and wildlife. Come take a walk on the wild side during the opening reception on Friday January 16th from 6-9 PM. Artwork will remain on display thru January 24, 2015. “I was born with a paintbrush in my hand. I was also born with a tremendous love for all living creatures. Or as David Attenborough would put it, “I’m intoxicated by animals.” Many African animals are in danger of extinction. Their populations are plummeting, mainly from poaching and habitat loss. This is not something I can ignore. The possibility that these incredible creatures would not be around for my children, or their children to encounter, gave me nightmares. I painted these species on large canvases and zoomed in. I wanted to give people a chance to make eye contact with these wild animals. Out of sight, out of mind isn’t an option anymore. Lock eyes and feel love for these creatures, after all, they’re the real natives." —Jami Compton
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Food + Art: A Tasteful Event
Studio at 620
PRESENTED BY THE STUDIO@620 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, S T. PETERSBURG Come celebrate FOOD + ART, a new cookbook highlighting tasteful dishes from local personalities, paired in print with delicious artwork from the MFA’s collection. A dynamic quartet of recipe contributors will demonstrate their dishes during this special event. Learn their culinary secrets and sample the results!
Bob Devin Jones Turkey, Feta & Spinach Meatballs
Gail Eggeman Cabbage & Kale Slaw
Carol Dameron Chocolate Ganache Pie
Astrid Ellis Swedish Cardamom-Nut Buns
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In Our Wake: An art exhibit by Perry deVick and DemiGod
Studio at 620, Perry DeVick, and DemiGod
This two person show features oil paintings by Perry deVick and sculptures and paintings by DemiGod. The artworks open a window to an alternate Tampa Bay, one devoid of people. What creatures would come out of hiding and how would they interact with the trappings of human civilization without us around? This body of work is a darker take on traditional Florida wildlife art.
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In The Old Neighborhood: A Master Class with Nicole Hollander
Studio at 620
Chicago cartoonist and writer Nicole Hollander (creator of the syndicated comic strip ”Sylvia”) will lead a master class graphic memoir style workshop called “In the Old Neighborhood” at The Studio@620 on Thursday January 22 from 11 AM - 3 PM. Participants will be asked to brainstorm and write briefly about memories and recall anecdotes and reflections from their own personal ’old neighborhood’ which they will then illustrate with basic drawing techniques. The class size is limited to 20 people and is free to attend. Paper and drawing supplies will be supplied but participants are also welcome to bring their own art supplies with them if desired. A reception to display the finished drawings with Nicole and the other class participants will be held the following evening, Friday January 23 from 6-9 PM. Admission to the reception is free and open to the public. To reserve a space as a participant in the workshop call 727-895-6620.
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Jungle Bungle
Studio at 620, Craig Christie, Bob Devin Jones, Lauren Crandall, Tommy B. Hansana, John Kammerer, Auhria Newton-Reynolds, and Jermaine Robinson
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ORIGIN THEATRICAL The Studio@620 welcomes Craig Christie, direct from Australia, and his play "Jungle Bungle". It’s a new day and a new school for Oliver, and making a new friend when he meets Claire in the school ground doesn’t help him with the feeling that nothing is as it should be.. Join Claire and Oliver on an exciting musical safari created to engage the young and young at heart in a magical adventure. "Jungle Bungle" explores the theme of fear of the unknown while celebrating friendship, individuality and imagination. A wonderful show for all the family especially aimed at 4 – 10 year olds. Co-Directed by Bob Devin Jones and Craig Christie. Featuring a revolving cast comprised of PCCA Gibbs High Students: Lauren Crandall, Tommy B. Hansana, John Kammerer, Auhria Newton-Reynolds, and Jermaine Robinson.
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Lady In Waiting...resilience is the ultimate revenge.
Studio at 620, Alice Ferrulo, Olivier Messiaen, Rebecca Skelton, Beau Smith, Michele Sutherland, and LeRoy H. Stamfle
by Black Horse Theatre...danse macabre at its brightest. Artistic Director: Alice Ferrulo. Alice Ferrulo portrays Adeline Worthington, who, so that no gentleman may avow possession of, has expunged her own heart for consumption. Sated, she anticipates her fate.
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Modern Portraits: Paintings by Robert Phelps and Ron Satlof
Studio at 620, Robert Phelps, and Ron Satlof
Join us for a look at portraiture thru the eyes of two local painters and appreciate their unique perspectives on faces that range from famous and familiar to perhaps even furry! Robert Phelps is recognized for his vibrant figurative work and uniquely-colored portraiture. Thru his work he strives to express the raw, intimate beauty of his subjects. His portraits range from a menacingly-brooding Mike Tyson to adorable teacup chihuahuas. Ron Satlof paints portraits of subjects who interest him in a style that offers "something more" and is more than simply an imitation of a photograph, both for his own pleasure and as commissioned by clients. His work ranges from stars of stage and screen to local figures, friends, and family.
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Shadow Speak: Curiosities from Polly Johnson and Coralette Damme
Studio at 620, Polly Johnson, and Coralette Damme
Two people walk along opposite banks of a stream. Each has a similar experience yet it is filtered by slightly differing perspectives. Journey with two artists, Polly Johnson and Coralette Damme. Marvel at the curiosities they present from the world of "Shadow Speak". Intuitively understand a secret language of phrases, shapes, and symbols. On display June 5-13, 2015.
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Soul of America
Studio at 620, ALEX, and Bob Devin Jones
ALEX and Studio@620 Artistic Director Bob Devin Jones are creating a collaborative event that you won't want to miss! “Soul of America” is an unplugged musical and literary arts celebration in appreciation of African-American music compositions and literary works that have contributed to America's culture. Historical Fact: In 1979 President Jimmy Carter formally recognized the cultural and financial contributions of 'black' music. In 2000, US Representative Chaka Fattah sponsored House Resolution 509, which formally recognized the importance of African-American music on culture and the economy during President Bill Clinton's administration. In 2009, President Barack Obama further defined June as African American Music Appreciation month. Join in the celebration and attend this unique tribute event.
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Take Me Home
Studio at 620 and Scavinold
The Studio@620 presents the world premiere of “Take Me Home”, a uniquely told tale that transcends time and transplants race, written by St. Petersburg playwright Scavinold, directed by Bob Devin Jones featuring Sean Doran. What happens when spirits of past lives come to call in our modern world? Witness the blurring of lines between what is seen and what is known, and consider the roles that expectation, perspective, and judgement play in our understanding of each other. Come along on every-man's unfinished journey home.
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The Directors Choice Group Art Exhibition: Hunter, Pawlisz, and Peppard
Studio at 620, Patton Hunter, Andrea Pawlisz, and Jane Peppard
The Studio@620 presents the Directors Choice Group Art Exhibition, featuring paintings by three local artists, Patton Hunter, Andrea Pawlisz, and Jane Peppard. These three painters were among the many who participated in the Members Only Art Show in 2014 and were selected by Studio Artistic Director Bob Devin Jones to show an expanded representation of their work. This is the first of two such group exhibits with the second happening in May 2015. Meet the artists at the opening reception on Friday Feb 27th from 6-9 PM. Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 12–4 PM
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Tilopa: An Art Exhibit
Studio at 620 and Tilopa
Promising, intense, and expressive, Tilopa explores feminine energy through neo expressionism. Tilopa gets his inspiration from the basic human emotion. His style delves deep into his cosmopolitan background which he acquired in Los Angeles, Amsterdam, India, Bali where lived, worked and developed. He is from New York and lives in St Petersburg. This will be his first exhibit in St Petersburg.