Welcome to the BIG DRAW-Ruskin Schedule

The BIG DRAW-Ruskin is a season of sponsored drawing and arts events in Ruskin, Florida and around the Southshore and Tampa Bay Area. The BD-R is linked to the International Campaign for Drawing and invites & supports BIGDRAW events, workshops, classes (and a major community public art project) during the month of October; all open to the public and free (a few events require a nominal materials fee — which is noted in the description).

This blog is your source for the latest information on BIG DRAW-Ruskin and area BIGDRAW events. You can use the Labels list to the right to find an event by date, host, age (we feature events for adults, teens, kids, and all-ages), location, etc.

New events are posted regularly. New listings invited!

NOW HERE'S THE TRICK: Postings are not in chronological order. To view events during a seven day period in October, select the week from the Labels column on the right.

Calendar is here. Downloadable schedule here.

Reservations for BIGDRAW STUDIO workshops or mini-classes are made in person or by phone at Ruskin Branch Library during library hours. 813.273.3652; T, W, TH, 10-7; F, S, 10-6; Closed Sunday & Monday

We look forward to seeing you Make Your Mark!

The BIG DRAW-Ruskin Team

Showing posts with label A. Featured Community Events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label A. Featured Community Events. Show all posts

20091101

BIG DRAW LAUNCH – Community Mural (ongoing)

BIG DRAW LAUNCH – Community Mural
August 15 thru Early November Completion
Artist-In-Residence & Project Director: Josette Urso
Mural & Workshop Site: Mary & Martha House
100 E Shell Point Rd, Ruskin
Sponsored by SSAC & Community Foundation of Greater Sun City Center

Ongoing design & creation workshops and core mural group
participation for school age children and adults. Participants
work with artist on the creation of a mural for a landmark
building in Ruskin, FL. Opportunities for individual & group
participation throughout the design and painting process.
For more information: 813.641.8635 or info@bigdrawruskin.org
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20091031

RUSKIN BIGDRAW–IN

RUSKIN BIGDRAW–IN
Community Family Event & Celebration
Oct 10th, 10am – 2pm
Mural Site; Mary & Martha House – 2nd Hand Rose
100 E. Shell Point Rd, Ruskin, 33570
Free, Open to the public, All Ages

HOSTS: Tampa Museum of Art, SouthShore Arts Council, Mary & Martha House

A festive day of outdoor Arts Activities for the whole family on International Drawing Day. Participate in a range of fun activities, see the community mural in procress and enjoy music and food at the unique Mary & Martha House mural site.
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STUDIO VISIT – Mary GrandPré

STUDIO VISIT – Mary GrandPré
Illustrator of Harry Potter (& much more!)
Saturday, October 3rd; 4 – 5:30pm
BIGDRAW Studio, 613 US-41, Ruskin

Free & Open Event, As space available
Info: 813.641.8635 or info@bigdrawruskin.org
Sponsored by SSAC thru Phoenix Grant

Join Mary GrandPre’, Illustrator of the Harry Potter Series---and so much more--as she discusses her work and studio practice as an artist. She’ll show and talk about original works from children’s books as well as her creative process work leading to the development of finished pieces---and her interests, ideas and considerations along the way. An informal afternoon studio talk with an artist whose work spans children’s books, magazines, advertising and animated film.
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20091028

EXTREME PERSPECTIVES: Drawing for the BigDome Workshop

EXTREME PERSPECTIVES: Drawing for the BigDome -Workshop

Meets at Bishop Planetarium/ South Florida Museum
201 10th Street West | Bradenton Florida 34205
Saturday, October 24, 3:30-6:30pm,
Adults, Teens 15+
Visiting Artists: Claudia Cumbie-Jones & Lance Ford Jones

FREE: Reserve Space through Ruskin Branch Library
One Dickman Dr SE, or Phone 813.273.3652 OR by Email: info@bigdrawruskin.org
Sponsored by SouthShore Arts Council & Bishop Planetarium
www.southfloridamuseum.org (Directions available)

The ceiling of the state-of-the-art Bishop Planetarium is your canvas

This workshop is for anyone interested in how drawing can intersect with New Media outlets such as full Dome (google it!) or just anyone who enjoys pushing the boundaries of perspective drawing. We will meet in the state-of-the-art Bishop Planetarium at the South Florida Museum, in Bradenton. Exploring perspective beyond the traditional one, two, and three-point techniques, we will survey “distorted” drawings (anamorphic projection, distorted grid, fisheye, etc) and focus on fisheye distortion for full Dome projection. There will be time for workshop participants to create images which we will then process and project onto the planetarium dome. No experience necessary!

Participants will work with traditional drawing media; Basic materials will be provided. Bring your sketchbook, we will provide scanning capabilities to get your drawings up on the dome. (You may also bring your own laptop, Mac or PC, as long as it has a USB port—if you would like to work digitally.)


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20091003

THE BIG PICTURE PARTY

THE BIG BOOK PICTURE PARTY
Saturday, Oct 3rd , 1 – 2:30pm
Adult & Children, ages 5-11, Limit 50 people
Southshore Regional Library Children’s Room

Free, Reservation sign-up – SouthShore Regional Library Community Room
Sponsored by Southshore & Ruskin Libraries with Crawford Art Studio
& Friends of the Southshore Library

Celebrate picture books and learn through drawing. Each family member will illustrate and make their own picture book. Guest illustrator Margit Redlawsk will also draw illustrations for storybooks as they are read aloud. We’ll celebrate our own picture book creations with party refreshments.
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20090903

BIG DRAW POSTER EVENT

BIGDRAW POSTER EVENT

Begins now – October 19th (Entry Deadline)
Open to All Ages
Sponsored by SouthShore Community Justice Center

On theme: Communicate…Bridge Differences
Recognition Awards will be given in 3 age groups:
Children 1-10 years Youth 11-17 years Adult 18+ years
Sponsored by SouthShore Community Justice Center
On its 10th Anniversary *1999-2009

Size: 11 X 17 inches; digital designs file may be submitted on disk, 300dpi
Media: Any media may be used. The design must use drawing in some way.
Text: Theme text must be used in poster
Entry forms: Available at SCJC office; e-mail: applegs@fljud13.org, or below
Deadline: 5:00p.m., October 19, 2009

Submit your poster with entry form to Libraries and Chambers of Commerce in Apollo Beach, Riverview and Ruskin or to SouthShore Community Justice Center, 410 – 30th Street S. E., 110, Ruskin, FL. Questions? Call: 672-7442

Value of Prizes (may be gift cards): 1st - $75; 2nd - $50; 3rd - $25; Honorable Mention - various

The SouthShore Community Justice Center (SCJC) promotes mediation as a way to settle disputes. The SCJC is hosting the Poster Event to encourage all ages to use creativity and collaboration in resolving conflicts at home, school and work.


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20090826

Creative! MiraBay!

Creative! MiraBay!

October 17th 2:00pm-6:00pm
Hosted by Newland Communities at the MiraBay Welcome Center
Open to everyone, resident and non-residents

Featured community open event

There will be displays, performances and demonstrations of a variety of performance and exhibition art; including acrylics, dance, textile art and more; also, light refreshments!
Stay tuned for schedule.
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20090820

CHALK THIS ONE UP TO CHILDHOOD - Hosted Event

CHALK THIS ONE UP TO CHILDHOOD – Hosted Event
Ruskin Community Market (Across from Post Office)
Saturday, Oct 24, 8am- noon – Drop in anytime
Sponsored by Camp Bayou

Kids (and even adults who still connect with their inner-child) can make their mark on the pavement under the Camp Bayou tent during the Seasonal Opening of the Ruskin Community Market. Chalk will be provided as well as some natural objects as starters to get the creativity flowing, or bring your own vision of nature to create your masterpiece. Drop in to draw anytime!
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