Experience 'The Light You Bring' Fall Exhibition at Studio 18 Art Complex in Pembroke Pines

 

The Studio 18 Art Complex in the City of Pembroke Pines cordially invites art lovers and aficionados to experience the Opening Reception of The Light You Bring on Friday, August 16th from 7-9pm. This group art exhibition is on view August 16 through October 12, 2024. Organized in partnership with Arts United, this exhibit explores the inherent light within each of us, using vibrant colors, evocative textures, and thought-provoking forms.

William Quigley, Kharmic Peace, 11″ x 14″, $105.00

It’s an invitation to recognize and celebrate the unique light we bring to the world, inspiring self-discovery, and empowerment. Join us in illuminating the darkness and creating a brighter future! This Event is FREE and Open to the Public, guests will enjoy live music and complimentary refreshments at the Studio 18 Art Complex, located at 1101 Poinciana Drive in Pembroke Pines, FL 33025.

ArtsUnited is dedicated to fostering a vibrant artistic community by celebrating diverse talent, cultivating creative expression, and promoting cultural inclusivity. Through dynamic programs and partnerships, the organization empowers artists and enriches the lives of community members.

Studio 18 Art Complex is an 11,000 sq ft. multi-faceted art space offering affordable studios for emerging and mid-career artists. The complex showcases compelling and innovative artwork, serving the community by presenting varied exhibitions, workshops, and events year round. The resident artists participate in exhibitions throughout the year drawing crowds of people, while also enjoying 24-hour secure access and the ability to teach their craft in classrooms and have full use of the artists’ lounge. Learn more about the Studio 18 Complex resident artists HERE.

Photographer Ken Harrison, In the Shadow, 11″ x 14″, $250.00

The community can learn more about the City of Pembroke Pines’ latest Events by subscribing to Pembroke Pines Media on YouTube, to NewsFlash, a twice a month digital newsletter at www.ppines.com/Newsflash, by reading the city’s digital newspaper City Connect and website via www.ppines.com, checking the city’s digital signage, or by visiting the City’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofpembrokepines, and @cityofppines for Twitter and Instagram. Residents with Comcast can view Pembroke Pines Media programming on Channel 78.

Studio 18 in Pembroke Pines Presents PRINT DAY on May 4th with a Full Day of FREE Printmaking Workshops

The Studio 18 Art Complex will host a Print Day event on Saturday, May 4th from 1 – 6pm. Join Studio 18 Resident Artists and participate in fun FREE printmaking workshops all day at the Studio 18 Art Complex in Pembroke Pines. No registration is necessary, and workshop signups will be done in person at the front desk of Studio18 at the day of the event.

Enjoy a vibrant day of printmaking at the Studio 18 Art Complex in the City of Pembroke Pines. Explore workshops and unleash your creativity in the open studio spaces and support local artists at the Studio 18 Art Market. There will also be a community studio space for artists and guests who want to delve into self-led printmaking!


Print Day Schedule:
12:30 PM | Doors Open
1-3 PM| Gel Print Workshop
3-6 PM | Art Market in the Gallery
4-6 PM | Dry Point Etching Workshop

Studio 18 Art Complex is an 11,000 sq ft. multi-faceted art space offering affordable studios for emerging and mid-career artists. The complex showcases compelling and innovative artwork, serving the community by presenting varied exhibitions, workshops, and events year round. The resident artists participate in exhibitions throughout the year drawing crowds of people, while also enjoying 24-hour secure access and the ability to teach their craft in classrooms and have full use of the artists’ lounge. Learn more about the Studio 18 Complex resident artists HERE.

The community can learn more about the City of Pembroke Pines’ latest Events by subscribing to Pembroke Pines Media on YouTube, to NewsFlash, a twice a month digital newsletter at www.ppines.com/Newsflash, by reading the city’s digital newspaper City Connect and website via www.ppines.com, checking the city’s digital signage, or by visiting the City’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofpembrokepines, and @cityofppines for Twitter and Instagram. Residents with Comcast can view Pembroke Pines Media programming on Channel 78.

#ArtExhibit --> Art lovers are invited to explore NAEMI's 35th Anniversary Exhibit, "A Celebration of Outsider Art" at Studio 18 in the City of Pembroke Pines

 

Experience NAEMI's 35th Anniversary Exhibit, "A Celebration of Outsider Art" at Studio 18 in the Pines, on view through May 9th. The National Art Exhibitions by the Mentally Ill (NAEMI), founded in 1988, celebrates its 35th anniversary with a compelling display that showcases the raw and unfiltered beauty of outsider art. This genre, often marginalized and overlooked, emerges as a vibrant and essential voice in artistic dialogue. 

The exhibition features the unique works of 25 internationally acclaimed artists, including Echo MacCallister and Mr. Imagination from the USA, Ramon Losa from Spain, and notable Cuban artists Jorge Alberto Cadi "El Buzo," Julian Espinosa Rebollido "Wayacon," and Hector Gallo, along with Sebastian Ferreira from Paraguay. 

NAEMI's collection showcases the diversity and historical context of outsider art, which often illustrates creativity from socially marginalized figures who often experienced mental illnesses, and challenged the status quo. The 35th Anniversary exhibition "A Celebration of Outsider Art" aims to highlight the artistic accomplishments of these artists within the context of outsider art. 

Studio 18 in the Pines is located at 1101 Poinciana Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025.

Enjoy Open House at Studio 18 in Pembroke Pines with a Full Day of Free Creative Workshops

 

The Studio 18 Art Complex will host an Open House event on Saturday, March 16th from 11am – 6pm. Join Studio 18 Resident Artists and participate in fun FREE creative workshops all day at the Studio 18 Art Complex in Pembroke Pines. No registration is necessary, and workshop signups will be done in person at the front desk of Studio18 at the day of the event.

The Open House schedule begins with Muzzling Your Inner Heckler workshop from 11:30am – 12:30pm featuring artist Mary Gallagher Stout in the Main Gallery. From 1:00 – 2:30pm guests will experience Pinch Pot workshop in Classroom #2 with artist Jose Pita Vazque. Then from 3:00 – 4:30pm artist Daniel Marosi presents a workshop called Mix-It-Up in Classroom #1, from 4:00 – 5:00pm Workshop TBD. Guests will enjoy a Closing Happy Hour with Live Music from 5:00 – 6:00pm featuring Cristina Jaramillo.

The community can learn more about the City of Pembroke Pines’ latest Events by subscribing to Pembroke Pines Media on YouTube, to NewsFlash, a twice a month digital newsletter at www.ppines.com/Newsflash, by reading the city’s digital newspaper City Connect and website via www.ppines.com, checking the city’s digital signage, or by visiting the City’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofpembrokepines, and @cityofppines for Twitter and Instagram. Residents with Comcast can view Pembroke Pines Media programming on Channel 78.

Check out the artwork of MG Stout, Resident Artist at Studio 18 in Pembroke Pines

 

MG Stout, Studio 7

MG Stout is an abstract-expressionist artist whose work is fun, uplifting and full of energy. The paintings convey dual narratives, that of the subject and painter. 

Check out Studio 18 in Pembroke Pines Resident Artist MG Stout, her artwork is best known as vibrant and unique, with lots of personality! Visit Mary Gallagher Stout, peruse her awesome, fun art in Studio #7. You can purchase available paintings in the studio, or have one commissioned. The Studio 18 Art Complex is located at 1101 Poinciana Drive in Pembroke Pines, Florida 33025.

Mg Stout original paintings for sale

Stout’s work is versatile and expressionistic, ranging from large paintings, colorful abstracts, to cartoon-style pop art, and custom pet portraits. For pet portraits, you can begin the process HERE, simply select your size and place an order. Mary uses a photo as a reference.

An MG Stout Commissioned Pet Portrait Painting

Studio 18 in the Pines: Opening Reception for ‘Behind the Mask’ Exhibition

 

Friday, October 1st from 7 – 9pm Studio 18 in the Pines presents the Opening Reception for ‘Behind the Mask‘. The City of Pembroke Pines and Studio 18 in the Pines take you on a journey Behind the Mask, through a garden of the imagination where emotions are woven into poetry and art, and self-expression and creativity lead to a sense of healing. The exhibit runs from October 1st – November 10th. Featured in the gallery’s community art space, Pines Square, view the exhibit ‘Art Heals’, where you can see how art can be used to communicate a sense of healing thus providing a means of coping with challenges.

The evening includes:

• Meet the Artists and explore the Artist Studios of Studio 18 in the Pines, all work is available for purchase.
• Experience 'Let LOVE Guide Your Way' by Public Artist Lloyd Goradesky.
• Enter the ‘World of Hi and Hello’ by the artist Apia.
• Hear the sound of Piper and Nightingale.
• And at 8pm experience the spoken word art of Alex Obed and LaVonne “Honeyxbun” Powell as they share how they cope using words as art and poetry.

'Let LOVE Guide Your Way', Kinetic Weathervane by Lloyd Goradesky

Call to Artist: Studio 18 in Pembroke Pines presents the exhibition "Taking Flight"

Call to Artist for exhibition "Taking Flight"

Studio 18 in Pembroke Pines

Call for Artists - DEADLINE: April 30, 2021

 

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    Maritza Benson

  1101 Poinciana Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL

   954-961-6067

Call to Artists for ‘Taking Flight’
Taking Flight: A Change in Perspective
Studio 18 in the Pines upcoming exhibition, Taking Flight, explores the possibilities of shifting consciousness.

Interested artists are encouraged to submit visuals that confront the viewer with a not-quite familiar perspective. The question is simple: what magic can be found by simply adjusting your point of view? Work that utilizes perspective in a distorted or exaggerated manner is highly encouraged.
Submissions are accepted via email ( studio18@ppines.com ), no later than April 30th. All submissions are free of charge.

For further information contact Maritza Benson at 954.961.6067

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