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OUR VISION
Our vision at N the art space creative complex is to remain the creative leader in our region for all individuals and businesses seeking a space to create and thrive. For the past eighteen years, we have proudly held the title of the largest artist studio rental complex in the area. In addition to providing ample studio space, we are also home to a vibrant community of creative small businesses.
At our complex, we strive to foster a culture of creativity, artistic expression, and cultural exchange. We take pride in our commitment to promoting and supporting the growth of small creative businesses. Our annual open studio events offer a unique opportunity for artists and entrepreneurs to showcase their work and connect with the wider community.
By curating thought-provoking exhibitions and hosting educational programs, we aim to inspire and engage both artists and the local community. We firmly believe in supporting creativity from the ground up, encouraging and nurturing the talent of every artist who walks through our doors.
Whether you're an artist in need of a spacious studio, a creative small business looking for an inspiring environment, or simply a member of the community seeking enriching cultural experiences, N the art space creative complex is your premier destination. Join us and become a part of our thriving creative community, where creativity knows no bounds.
COORDINATING SHOWS OUT OF STATE TO BOOST CAREERS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 14, 2023
RE: Regional Group of Louisiana Artists to Show Work in Fairhope, AL Gallery
WHERE: Whiting Main Gallery, Eastern Shore Arts Center
401 Oak Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532
Curator and Coordinator: Mark Biletnikoff
Contact: p - 225.324.8936 e -mmbiletnikoff@gmail.com
WHEN:
The Show opens on September 1, 2023, and runs through October 28, 2023. Mark Biletnikoff revisited this as a follow-up to a similar widely publicized show he coordinated in 2015 at the exact location. He believes in pushing boundaries and allowing emerging and professional artists to showcase our state's creative talent outside our state. This endeavor empowers artists to grow and increase awareness of our Louisiana state art, culture, and heritage. This Show represents a diverse and eclectic mix of fifteen regional Louisiana artists.
The opening for the show is September 1, 2023.
Participating artists:
Mark Biletnikoff – Mixed Media Painter
Maria Prochaska Boudreaux – Mixed Media Painter
Billie Bourgeois – Painter
Chuck Braud - Painter / Mixed Media
Alaine DiBenedetto - Painter
Andrea Easton – Fashion/Textile
Betty Efferson – Painter
Leiana Loveday Funck – Photography/Digital Mixed Media
Denise Greenwood – Loveless - Sculptor
Heather Kinsel Artist - Sculptor
Dana Mosby – Painter
Kyle Vernon – Mixed Media
Pat Wattam – Painter
RE: LOUISIANA PERCEPTIONS
ART – CULTURE - ENVIRONMENT
The Show focuses on the creative visions of our Louisiana artists. This approach showcases interpretation and allows the artists to translate personal experiences and perceptions of what Louisiana means to them—no need to take it literally and base it on swamp or bayou art—however, landscapes, abstracts, figures, and everything in between—a display of creative interpretation with a diverse collection of Louisiana-based artists in various mediums—a wide range of Work to give the Show an eclectic feel defines the broad spectrum of the title.
The theme highlights the importance of our ecosystem and interpreting the connections between art, culture, heritage, and conservation. There are so many ways people affect and perceive our everyday environments. We forget that these environments existed long before humans. Our heritage is part of who we are as individuals. Colors, sights, shapes, and viewpoints will deliver an organic connection to this story. A diverse group and mediums will portray a visual experience spanning multiple tastes and styles, thus strengthening the definition of individuality and expression. This eclectic descriptive Show presents visual interpretations of water, land, wood, sky, gardens, abstracted and realistic land, and cityscapes, defining artistic perceptions of Louisiana.
Art is not the possession of the few recognized writers, painters, and musicians; it is the authentic expression of any individuality. Those who have the gift of creative expression in unusually large measure disclose the meaning of the individuality of others to those others. Participating in the Work of art, they become artists in their activity. They learn to know and honor individuality in whatever form it appears. The fountains of creative activity are discovered and released. The free individuality that is the source of art is also the final source of creative development.
—John Dewey
About the Author: Linda NaimanAs, founder of Creativity Work and Creativity Work. "99 Inspiring Quotations on Art, Creativity, Life, and Livelihood." Creativity at Work, August 30, 2022, www.creativityatwork.com/quotations-creative-spirit-in-art-and-livelihood/.
Our Events
We host a wide range of events throughout the year, including artist talks, workshops, and special exhibitions. Our events are designed to bring people together and foster a sense of community around art. We welcome visitors of all ages and backgrounds to join us.