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 I. Special Group Events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label I. Special Group Events. Show all posts

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.


20090902

BIGDRAW After School – VSA-Arts Artist Residency

BIGDRAW After School – Artist Residency
September 10 – October

VSA arts of Florida hosts BIGDRAW- After School at Wimauma Acadamy RCMA. The six week artist residency will provide an after school arts program with a range of media and experiences for elementary school children.

VSA arts of Florida is a state affiliate of VSA arts, an international non profit organization dedicated to artistic excellence and to providing educational opportunities through the arts for children, youth and adults with disabilities--and encourages literacy and learning through the arts. vsafl.org


20090901

BIG DRAW & DRAW-OUT @ Sun City Center Art Club

BIGDRAW & DRAW-OUT @ Sun City Center Art Club

September 14 – October 11

The sun City Center Art Club hosts BIGDRAW with a full series of free drawing classes in Sept. and Oct. taught by the Art Club teachers for club membership. There will be a BIG DRAW-OUT at the membership meeting on the 3rd Monday in Sept. An exhibition of all drawings produced from classes and at the DRAW OUT will be held on Oct. 11th, 3-6pm in the Art Room to celebrate THE BIG DRAW. Drawing Class Info – (PDF)
THE BIG DRAW-OUT Exhibition , October 11th is free & open to the public.

20090826

LIFE DRAWING

LIFE DRAWING

The Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33701
Saturdays, 9:30-Noon and 1-3:30pm
Morning: long pose 1st Saturday, 2 longer poses 3rd Saturday, Afternoon: 1 long pose
$5 members, $6 non-members
Open to anyone, no obligation
www.theartscenter.org , 727/822-7872

(Numerous and various 6-week figure sculpture and drawing classes are also available, but they require preregistration.)

LIFE DRAWING

LIFE DRAWING

Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave., S, St. Petersburg,
Ransom Art Building, 2nd floor, Art Dept. 727/867-1166
7-9:30 p.m., Thursdays
$5, open to anyone, no obligation/pre-registration
Long pose 1st Thursday of the month
For more information call Rebecca Skelton 727/449-5146