Though I unfortunately did n’t get asked to paint the mural ( though perhaps that ’s a good thing for the local AS , since I have a hard time not introduce virago adult female , jumbo insect and UFOs into my artwork ) , I did get demand by Ms. Greenberg to play some live guitar at during the effect .
Regular commenter rycamor ( who is a killer ripe guitarist ) will be connect me . If you ’re local and have time on Sunday , you ’re bid to issue forth on by .
Here ’s the media release :
Media ReleaseBy : Marion Audubon SocietyContact : Judy Greenberg , President Marion Audubon Society – 352 - 871 - 1094Event : Environmental Mural Dedication & Birdsy Art ExhibitDate : Sunday , February 10 , 2013Time : 3:00PM to 5:30PMLocation : Gallery East – US Hwy 441 S of Belleview
Venue : The public is ask over to meet the Mural Masters for the dedication of the outside environmental wall painting at the Gallery East . Artists of the Gallery East will have a special Birdsy Art Exhibit inside the Gallery East for all to savour . societal time begins with refreshments at 3:00PM in the art gallery . Dedication ceremony begins at 3:30 on the terrace . Guest speakers for the juncture admit : Eric Draper , Executive Director for Audubon Florida , and Pat Carver , Natural Resources Chairman for Deep South Region of the National Garden Clubs , Inc. A particular Birdsy Art exhibit by the artist of Gallery East will be on show throughout the art gallery during the event .
More About the Mural Dedication:
The mural loyalty is a tribute to the joint try by the Pioneer Garden Club of Ocala and the Marion Audubon Society to get up awareness about H2O conservation chance in Marion County . The Painted Rain Barrels for Conservation Project spearhead by the two arrangement involve local creative person and local governing in the educational run . pelting barrels are an excellent way for individual and occupation to collect weewee during the showery season for outdoor use during the dry season . The Painted Rain Barrel Project raised $ 2,300.00 from the sale of tickets for an chance to win a artistically painted rainwater barrel . The painted pelting barrels were award to four different slate bearer : Michel Northsea of Dunnellon , The Urology Health Team of Ocala , Marsha Waldron of Gainesville and James Wanous of Belleview .
Dr. and Mrs. Klimberg of The Urology Health Team of Ocala donate their barrel to the Pioneer Garden Club for showing at the garden center on Silver Springs Blvd . Marsha Waldron donated her painted rainfall barrel to the Kanapaha Botanical Garden in Gainesville . It will be exhibit in the fry ’s garden as part of a body of water conservation demonstration . Proceeds from the ticket sales will be award to environmental instruction at designated green and preserves in Marion County .
roughly 750 soul purchased tickets for the painted rain barrel drawing and ten local stage business participated with the Painted Rain Barrel Project as Conservation Partners : Boring & AssociatesDr . Kent C. Weitzel , DMDCollier , Jernigan & Goedert , P.A.Agricon Equipment – The Kubota SuperstoreMiller Cottage , LLCAnthuriums : The Love Flower , LLCThe Mojo GrillSuperior LandscapeGet It Done ScapingThe Urology Health Team of Ocala
Details about the mural dedication and the Painted Rain Barrels for Conservation can be found on the Marion Audubon Society Website : www.marioncountyaudubon.com
