Tampa Bay Website Highlight: Art Squeeze
Art Squeeze — Get the juice on Tampa Bay’s arts scene!
Art Squeeze is a visual arts blog written by Megan Voeller, freelance writer and visual art critic for Creative Loafing Tampa.
From Megan:
I created this blog as a way of addressing the disconnect between different parts of the Tampa Bay area arts community. How many times have I heard an art lover from St. Petersburg tell me that she’s never heard of Bleu Acier? Or a Tampa resident admit that he’s never been to The Arts Center? Folks, we have a promising contemporary art scene struggling to thrive in this area, but we don’t have the social cohesion to support it.
Yet.
Each week, I write a print column about the visual arts in Creative Loafing, our alternative newsweekly. Here on Art Squeeze, you’ll find further coverage of events, story updates, and even multimedia features. (Yes—get ready to waste some freakin’ time on this site.)
The goal is always to support talent where talent has merited support. You won’t find me an uncritical cheerleader. There’s stuff that I don’t like and that I don’t think is very good; generally, I won’t be writing about that stuff. (On the other hand, just because I skipped your exhibit doesn’t mean I don’t like you.)
If you want to be on top of Tampa Bay’s visual art scene, check in at Art Squeeze.
Jenna Dionisio
1 year ago
Nice. I am new to this area and want to get in on the art scene. Thanks for starting this up.
The Jacey Gallery
1 year ago
During June and July, Jacey Gallery is proud to be hosting “Art at the Speed of Life” — an exhibit featuring the artwork of members of the Westchase Artists Society. The group is made up of artists from the Upper Tampa Bay area whose artistic passion leads them to create art even while working, running businesses, caring for families, and volunteering in the community. You are invited to come visit the exhibit and share in their passion.
The show’s opening reception will be held on Friday, June 6 from 7:00 until 10:00 PM and will provide an opportunity to meet the artists whose works include painting, pottery, and photography. If you miss out on the fun and excitement of opening night, “Art at the Speed of Life” will continue to be on display through July 28 during normal gallery hours.
The Jacey Gallery is located at 4802 Gunn Highway, Suite 112, next to the Land and Sea Market. For more information about the group or this upcoming show, please visit http://www.westchaseartists.com, http://www.nancyjacey.com or contact the gallery at 813-960-5400.