In light of the positive feedback we’ve received from local artists and creatives, we’ve decided to extend the Creative Currency Campaign through to the end of the summer. We’re so excited you all have embraced this initiative, and appreciate your efforts on behalf of our creative community here in Sarasota!!
The Creative Currency gold coins are [...]
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Many thanks to Sarasota photographer Peter Acker for contributing his time and effort. If you’d like to see more of his work, visit www.packerphoto.com.
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As an eMerge member/blogger I have to concede that I’m slightly biased– nevertheless, I thought this past weekend’s art rally was a huge success. With belly dancers and unicycling children providing a stimulating intro (how could we go wrong?), speakers Russ Crumley, Virginia Hoffman, Tim Raines, Matt Orr, Eric Massey, and Larry Thompson exercised their oratory [...]
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Ringling College of Art and Design President, Dr. Larry Thompson, shared his definition of a “creative” at the eMerge arts rally this past weekend and encouraged collaboration as Sarasota County builds its reputation as a creative coast. Citing the importance of an overarching artistic psychology in today’s economy, Dr. Thompson drew rousing cheers from a crowd of [...]
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Support Sarasota County’s creatives and artists at an arts advocacy rally on Saturday, May 9 at 9:00 pm.
The message: “We support the arts because the arts supports us.” The arts have a $120 million impact on Sarasota County’s local economy.
The goal: Emphasis the connection between creatives, arts, culture and the economy.
Help us: Communicate to your [...]
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Check out the Herald Tribune’s guest column, featuring Sarasota County Arts Council’s Russ Crumley.
Guest Column
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Calling all eMerging Implementers. Let us know your thoughts on the following definition.
eMerge Sarasota seeks to connect with all arts enthusiasts to develop a recognized creative class through shared resources, opportunities and communications.
who: arts enthusiasts.
Both producting artists and creative professionals.
what: eMerge seeks to connect.
why: to develop a recognized creative class.
how: shared resources, opportunities and communication.
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RSVP by commenting below.
Friday, April 17
8 pm – 11 pm
eMerge mixer
Where? The open space next to Art & Frame.
1055 S. Tamiami Trail
Talk is cheap. Inaction is deadly. Let’s eMerge.
Bring your own beverage.
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I don’t know. But I know where to look in St. Pete. Check out Sudio 620. http://www.studio620.org/620/
How do we get one of these?
We certainly do not lack vacant office/retail/warehouse space to house such a project.
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Now, more than ever, the need for a collaborative approach to supporting Sarasota’s local artists and connecting them with the community is apparent. Many artists are frustrated with arts organizations, the community and the public sector. Could “Emerging” help?
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