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UNIQUE ART EXHIBITIONS Be-YOU-tiful—Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Abstract Fiber Composition by Cheryl Costley

2 CENTERS FOR THE ARTS BONITA SPRINGS | MARCH 2021

CHAIRWOMAN’S MESSAGE

Hello friends,

Hope you and your families are well. We’re all now very thankful the vaccine process is finally underway and soon we’ll all feel, and be, much safer. While all this unfolds we want to assure you we will continue to faithfully follow all our existing health and safety protocols. We care for our members and patrons and take this responsibility seriously.

You’ll see as you review this March newsletter that due to the pandemic we’re still rescheduling some live performances, moving them to dates later in the year. Yet, we’ve added a few additional concerts, so please check this newsletter or visit our website for the most up to date activities. On studio classes, our Education Directors have been tremendously busy creating new art, music, film, dance and theatre classes alongside many of your favorites.

March is a fantastic month for the arts! Our final National Art Festival of the season is March 6-7 in beautiful Riverside Park. Being outdoors in the fresh air is a terrific way to safely enjoy and share the arts. March 15-19 is our Spring Break Camp at the Performing Art Center. Kids ages 4-18 are welcome to take part in our new and innovative programming. And, in our galleries, don’t miss the unique exhibitions of awe-inspiring artwork created right here in our diverse and creative community.

Also, save these dates, May 21-23, for the Bonita Springs International Film Festival. We will be presenting great films from around the world, complemented by workshops, Q & A sessions with filmmakers, live music, great food and more.

As always, thank you so much for your membership, your patronage and especially for your art!

Best regards,

Patt2020-2021 Chairwoman

PAT T S U W Y N , C H A I R W O M A N

On the cover: Earthen Platter by Don Mcwhorter. His clay works will be on

display March 6-7 at the Bonita Springs National Art Festival in Riverside Park. See page 9 for art festival information.

CONTENTS:

C H A I R W O M A N ’S M E S S AG E . . . . . . . . . 2

S P O N S O R S H I P & M A R K E T I N G . . . . . . 3

M E M B E R S H I P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

D E V E LO P M E N T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

F I L M S F O R F I L M LO V E R S . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

N AT I O N A L A R T F E S T I VA L . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

L I V E ! P E R F O R M A N C E S E R I E S . . . . . 10

V I R T UA L L E C T U R E S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

A R T E X H I B I T I O N S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

O N E N I G H T E V E N TS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

M A S T E R A R T I S T W O R K S H O P S . . . 18

M I N I W O R K S H O P S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

M U LT I W E E K C L A S S E S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

YO U T H E D U C AT I O N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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The best part is that your contribution is invested right back into our local area—helping people right here where we live. Your membership supports our mission of ‘Arts for Everyone’—so families, regardless of financial capability, can learn, enjoy and share art, music, film, theater and dance—enriching their lives and making a lasting cultural impact on our community.

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MEMBERSHIP

Thank You to our new members and those who renewed between January 1 and January 31, 2021.

(S) Student (T) Teacher (I) Individual (F) Family (P) Patron (BP) Business Patron (C) Corporate (PC) Patron Circle

Membership provides great opportunities to explore art, music, theater, film and dance. So take a class, attend a concert, film, performance or lecture—make new friends—the arts are social, entertaining and fun! Our discounts on classes, workshops, concerts, films and lectures are terrific incentives for membership with the Centers, but membership is so much more!And why not share the arts? Introduce a friend to the Centers and share the fun—if they join too, you both receive an entertaining thank you gift.

An inspiring new student painting in Shirley Blake’s Abstract Class, February 2021

NEW MEMBERS(F) Ms Jessica Ackert, Mr Michael Gorman & Ms Abigail Gorman(I) Ms Terry Arnold(F) Ms Tesa, Ms Grace, Mr Gavin & Mr Blake Benge(I) Ms Dianna Berger(F) Mr & Mrs Dustin McCurdy & Mr Brentley Moore(I) Ms & Mrs Bob Brucker(F) Mr& Ms Jeff Busch & Ms Zoe Busch(I) Ms Julie Callahan(F) Mr & Mrs Elio & Ms Samantha Casanova(F) Mr & Mrs Michael Devolder & Ms Kaitlyn Deolder(I) Ms Linda Doering(I) Ms Sharon Donarski(F) Ms Stephanie Ehmen & Mr Grayson Ehmen(I) Mr & Mrs Don Exler(I) Ms Jacqueline Glasgow(I) Mr & Mrs Bruce Henry(I) Ms Diane Kwiecien(I) Ms Nancy Labrier(I) Ms Elizabeth McCormick(I) Ms Wallace Morse-Ellington(I) Ms Edna Palser(F) Mr & Mrs Rich Picone, Mr Anthony & Ms Rosie Picone(I) Ms Joan Pimental(I) Ms Pamela Pointon(F) Mr & Mrs Thomas Rieman, Ms Kathleen & Ms Ella Rieman(I) Ms Linda Robinson(I) Mr & Mrs Peter Rooney(I) Ms Theresa Scardigli(F) Mr & Mrs Rajiv Seth & Amelia Seth(I) Ms Terry Van Delden

1-5 YEARS(P) Mr Nat Alcamo(F) Ms Joy Ammerman & Mr Denis Frank(I) Ms Danielle Andrus(I) Mr Larry Bacci(I) Ms Julie Banasiak(F) Mr Len Biernat & Ms Jeannette Lopez(I) Ms Anne Marie Brownlee(I) Mr & Mrs Ron Cadorette(F) Mr & Mrs Terry Cairns(F) Mr & Mrs John Cochenour(I) Ms Cheyenne Curran(F) Ms Carol Daigneault(I) Ms Ivette Delucca(I) Ms Kathy Doppelhauer(F) Mr & Mrs Frank Farinella(F) Mr & Mrs Terry Fiorina(F) Mr & Mrs Roger Frick(I) Mr John Garson(I) Mr & Mrs Terry Gerber(F) Mr Mitch Golub & Mrs Judy Tobey(I) Mr & Mrs Mark Higinbotham(F) Mr & Mrs Bill Horvath Jr(F) Mr & Mrs Dan Howell(I) Ms Kaye Jankowski(I) Mr Jim Keeton(I) Ms Pamela Kenney(F) Mr & Mrs Ron Klein(I) Ms Kathleen Lawler(I) Ms Carol Lombardi(F) Ms Linda Mackey & Mr Llyod Rosenberg(I) Ms Anita Means(I) Ms Rosamund Merrill(I) Mr Raul Morales(I) Ms Mooneen Mourad(I) Ms Carol Munsie(I) Ms Joan Murphy

(I) Ms Michelle Mutert(I) Ms Suzanne Nutting(I) Ms Pandy Olmstead(F) Mr & Mrs Richard Page(F) Mr & Mrs David Penman(I) Ms Sandy Pizza(I) Ms Renee Preston(F) Mr & Mrs Raymond Rau(I) Ms Sharron Reynolds(I) Ms Mary Lou Ross(I) Mr Gilberto Sanchez(I) Ms Sue Schaffel(I) Mr James Sheehy(I) Ms Peggy Thomson(I) Ms Beverly Tippmann(I) Ms Christine Tracey & Mr Paul Kuvell(P) Mr & Mrs Ed Vogelsinger(BP) Ms Cherelle Wellman(F) Mr & Mrs Wayne Westbrook(I) Ms Elaine Wettels(I) Ms Susan White


MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION

Group photo from Rinny Ryan’s Basket Weaving Class, February 2021

Beyond our member discounts on classes, concerts and special events, each month we randomly select five members to receive a special gift of two tickets to one of our upcoming concerts or performances. Congratulations and thank you for your support!

FEBRUARY WINNERSMichael Domina & Sal VentoPatricia & Eugene SchoenleberMichaela & James CastaldiBev & Richard LarsonMartha & Michael Rolland

MARCH WINNERSAngela ElmoreBarbara BushmanMary Jo ShivelyJune MuehrGeorge Tiviluk

6-10 YEARS(I) Mr & Mrs William Berry(I) Ms Paula Brody(F) Mr & Mrs Joseph Commendatore(F) Mr & Mrs Joe DeSimone(F) Mr & Mrs Brian Gallagher(P) Mr & Mrs Gerald Goldman(F) Mr & Mrs Bob Hibbert(I) Ms Maggie Hofmann(I) Ms Jeannine Houle(I) Ms Pamela T Kelly(I) Mr Harold Kurzman(I) Ms Cindy Lewis(F) Ms Liz Matt & Mr Steve Mushinski(P) Mr & Mrs Terry Murphy(I) Ms Judith Neiman(F) Mr & Mrs Norman Norris(I) Dr Constance M Passas(BP) Mr & Mrs David Pfent(F) Mr & Mrs Paul Shaw(F) Ms Edwina F Vauclain(F) Mr & Mrs Arthur Warr(I) Mr & Mrs William Watts

11-15 YEARS(I) Mrs Gloria Anderson(F) Mr & Mrs John D Bouwer(F) Mr & Mrs Tom Briers(P) Mr & Mrs Dickson G Brown(I) Ms Theresa Carollo(I) Mr Fred Darling(I) Ms Shirley Dillon(I) Ms Beth DuBay(F) Mr & Mrs Chuck Ellis(F) Mr & Mrs Anthony Gambino(I) Ms Mary Parkman(I) Mr Richard Romano(F) Mr & Mrs Eugene Schoenleber(F) Mr & Mrs Richard Stolz(F) Mr & Mrs Ed Wagoner(F) Mr & Mrs Philip Zacks

16-20 YEARS(I) Mr & Mrs Arthur Blatt(I) Mr & Mrs Peter Burgwald(I) Mr & Mrs Charles Campbell(I) Mr & Mrs Wesley Grube(I) Mr Stephen J Johnson(F) Dr & Mrs Richard Klein(F) Mr & Mrs Dave Shellenbarger(F) Mr and Mrs Bruce Shoger(I) Ms Betty J Tripp(I) Ms Laura Varisco

20+ YEARS(I) Ms Joan Baron(F) Mr & Mrs Ronald Diorio(I) Ms Joan Dixon(P) Ms Beth Graves(I) Mr & Mrs Dallas Knudson(I) Ms Sandra Kunkle(I) Ms Midge LePree(C) Mrs Karin Moe(I) Mrs Phyllis Sharp(I) Mr & Mrs Richard Tinsley(I) Ms Shirley Wade(I) Ms Shirley Weiler(I) Mrs Rayma Youngs


Monthly Donor Honor RollShelley AndersonBarbara BrentonSusan Bridges & Barry WittJeanni & Peter BurgwaldB J CooperRichard Diedrich & Shirley PesselMarion F HaleyRussell & Sandra JonesMarcie Karavakis & Bill AllenMary Beth & Eugene LachmannDot LingrenJacqueline & Arden McCurdyAlbert McGannPam & Larry OlsenCynthia & Bill ReeceJohn & Nancy RittenhouseLeslie Sanderson & Robert ZiegelMarilyn & Celia TiberioHenry Venable & Susan KrauterDebbie Wallace

Art Centers Grand Patrons ($50,000 to $99,999)Larry & Beverly HinmanKarin MoeJohn & Anne RobertsPatricia & Mark Suwyn

Art Centers Visionaries ($20,000 to$49,999)The Brookdale FoundationStephen & Lety Schwartz

Art Centers Protectors ($10,000 to $19,999)Nancy & Michael BebeeJoan KuypersMarilyn Lightner

Art Centers Luminaries ($5,000 to $9,999)Sharon HendryHendry Family FoundationRuth & Bob O’TooleSuwyn Family Foundation

Art Centers Leadership Circle ($1,000 to $4,999)Nat AlcamoJill AugustineSusan Bridges & Barry WittMarcia & John CochenourDonna ElliottFineMark National Bank & TrustPat ForbesNigel Fullick & Gerard TeevanPatricia HeydornNancy KaplanJackie & Larry KloppCindy LewisRosemary LipmanBritt & Diane NewhouseAngela NicholsPeggy PaulsenLucile & Maurice Pollak FundSharon & Shawn RooneyAmy Samoylenko RussianEdward SchifferCynthia & Chip SmithJill & Peter SternPam & Richard StolzCharles & Nancy Von MaurShirley & Robert Wade

Art Centers Guardians ($500 to $999)Shelly AndersonBaltimore Community FoundationThe Columbus FoundationCarolyn AumanDee & Dickson BrownJudy Cardin & Bruce GreenspanHoward & Nancy CohenJosephine & Henri DynerWilliam & Karen EvansSally HebeisenJim Herrell & Joan RudickTina HeughMarian HorganNorman Jackson & Shirley StraffonVicki KonoverLorraine LeclercMarena LoefflerKim MadiganMarti & John OdleDavid PryorRichard Romano

Karen RoshonMarjorie RubackyDonel SprengerRosalyn & Wesley StillwaggonDonald & Kimberly ThomsonMary & Ken WalterArthur & Kathy WarrAnn & Richard WattersMarilyn & Fred WebsterCliff & Patricia WellesJoanna & Otis Wragg

Art Centers Stewards ($250-$499)Jean BeaverGrace & Larry BeckerMargaret BeckerFrank Blocker & Ted DeClercqMary Jane & Margaret BolterJoy & Tom BriersTheodore BrownSophia Cousoulis RothbartDiane ElgesConnie Fako ShoemakerLinda & Paul GavinMarlene GeierJerry GriffithRoberta HawkinsShana & John HelselStephen JohnsonTom JordanKathy KrugCarol LaClairMichael & Emily LyonsAmy & Jim MatesichJanis McCrackenGreg & Loretta MenuezRichard NiehausKathy O’FlinnSusan & Richard PayneJeff PiercePierce Family Advised FundEmma & David RobertsonSheri Rouleau & Gary MeyerKathy SaldivarJanet ShanklinCarol SpearsDebbi WallaceFred & Susan WeinmanJudith Wells-Crowley & Thomas Crowley

Art Centers Friends (Up to $249)Penny & Gordon AllenLou & Lynn AmatoJoy Ammerman & Denis FrankDebra Amodio Allegretto & Emma AmodioAnthony ArnoldMercedes BallouAlicia BashianBarbara & George BeatriceBennett & Mardelle BermanRosalie & Stan BernardMarion BesudenDeanna & Henry BetcherLen Biernat & Jeannette LopezPat BillinghurstJoAnn BlakePatti BoocheverLindy BouffardJohn & Marian BouwerPatricia & Christopher BracyPenelope & Jeffery BreenBarbara BrentonSuzanne & Larry BrownGabriela BrozToni BruceDiana BryanJoann BucaidaBarbara BurrisJoanne BurtonJudy BuscemiJan Bush-WoodDorothy & Charles CampbellDenise CanlonCarole & Devlyn CaseMichaela & James CastaldiDolores & Jim ClaeysLuke & Ali ClaremontJanice ClarkNorman & Suzanne CohnJoseph & Nanette CommendatoreB J CooperDebbie CooperEdmund & Linda CorvelliNick & Valerie CostaCherrill & Richard CregarJohn CroatLinda CummingsCarol & Dan DaigneaultCarol Darnall

DEVELOPMENT

GIVING CHAMPIONS

ANNUAL GIVINGThanks so much to each of you who made a gift to our Annual Giving campaign between June 1-February 23 this year. Our work here at the Centers is to provide a wide range of affordable cultural activities that appeal to the whole family and improve the quality of lives, even in these difficult times. Your generous gift will:

As we look forward to your resuming classes, exhibitions, concerts, plays, and special events—enjoying art, music, theater, film and dance, we need YOUR help to make that possible. Only you can make sure the Centers continue to be a significant cultural resource to the community—a place for all seasons and all ages. Help the Centers by making a gift of whatever you can online at artcenterbonita.org/wishlist or call 239-495-8989 today.

Provide critically needed financial support enabling

us to carefully and securely bring back our

classes and programs

Help us bring hope to everyone through arts,

change and impact lives right here in our

communities

Make it possible for us to help local, regional and

national artists—learn and present their ideas and

artworks on our campuses

Make everything we do here possible, every single

day, help thousands of people of all ages learn, share and enjoy the arts

Thank You!


DEVELOPMENT

Gail Rose DeanDonna DelseniMichael & Carole DenoveMirga & Susan DevineMarge DiBenedettoEarle DinsmoreJoan DixonAnne DodgeKathy DoppelhauerHeidi & Joel DouglasGillian DraperSusanne & Dave DunlapSusan Eastin & Tim RichardsonSara EdwardsMajken ElgaardBarbara EngelhartRuth EpsteinNancy & Frank FarinellaBarbara FitzgeraldPopo FlaniganSheila Fouche’Kim FreaseRoger & Leslie FrickJan FrischKathleen & Dale FrostChristine FuchsAnn & Brian GallagherCarolyn & David GallagherSusan & Charles GanjamieMarjory & Roger GelfenbienKenneth & Lauren GillGeorgianna GimbelDebby GoodmanPatricia & Patrick GrayLeigh GrecoCatherine GronlundCheryl & Steve GuerrettePatty & Sam GuintaMary Ann HabermeyerLisa HamiltonLinda HardeeJane & Roger HarrisAimee HarrisonJen HayesSusan HaynesJoanne & Mark HiginbothamCynthia & Robert HileDeborah & Richard HillJoan HoltgreiveCaitlin & Jan-Erik HustrulidPam & David IngrassiaWendy & Larry IsraeliteMary IvesStephen JenkinsKathryn & Michael JonesBarbara KahnMel & Jenny KaplanRoberta KauffmanPhilip & Susan KavanaughArlene & Donald KeehanMelissa & Harry KeelJim KeetonDiane KendallCarol KleinRonald KniessFrances & Judson KnoxRenie & Dallas KnudsonAnn KurinskasCheryl LeachBarry & Jessica LeamanJean LeeElaine & Wayne LefebvreArleen LentoMidge LePreeJoyce Levy & Kenneth SindmanAlex & Mary Alice LipskiKelly Liu & Brian RookerRobert & Maureen LorenzJoAnn LuceBonnie Lynch & Kathleen HillmanDanell LytellSherene MackosDorothy MagenJudith & Tom MaishJohn MarfieldSteven & Tricia Mastrangelo

Linda McDonoughMatthew McGarryRichard & Claire McKillipSteve & Deborah McNearMary McVayJohn & Pamela MeehanRita MeehanDebbie MellingJohn Merchant & Sandra MarkLoretta MillerConi MinneciAnthony MonastraJoan & Ed MoranMillie & David MorrisonKelly MortonLena NealGayle NeringNetwork for GoodNancy & Norman NorrisBonni NovakDori & Mike NovakVictoria & Edward NovakElaine NystromJo Ellen O’CallaghanRobert & Mary Jane OliveiraMaggie OteroMary ParkmanPatricia Payzant & Dana SverkerDawn PeppercornJennifer & Allen PerrySylvia Plutter-DanielsPamela PointonRobert PottsCarolyn & Benjamin PrestonRichard & Janine RadkeSharon RaraighElaine RathMichael & Jane ReillyRenee & Pat RichterSusan RigerDavid & Emma RobertsonMartha & Michael RollandKathleen & Ron RookerKate RussumJudy Schulman-Copeland & Mark SchulmanRonald & Catherine SchweizerKenneth & Susan SchwinnSusan ShapiroPhyllis SharpMartin ShermanRuthe ShollerMargaret ShoweLouis & Bonnie SilversteinMaryann SimonCynthia & Chip SmithKathryn SmithAudrey SmandraNancy Smythe & Frank GinocchioSusan SnowIris & Richard SnyderJoan SonnenbergNancy & Stephen SperoFrancis & Ruth StanekGeorgia Strange & John GoodheartKathleen & Joseph StewartGaby SwedanCarolyn SwiatekJean Thomas-SimsGurney & Joanne ThompsonPeggy ThomsonGloria TopczynskiTrish & Richard TinsleyTanya Trinkaus-GlassRichard & Carole TurnerDiana UehleinJune & Robert UrodaHenry Venable & Susan KrauterPeggy & Ed VogelsingerLynne & Michael WardRichard & Sally WattsWilliam & Sally WattsLinda WeidnerMary Beth WilliamsNancy & Donald WilliamsMarianne Winslett

Sandra & Richard WiseleyRobyn WilsonHannah YuanCathy & Philip ZacksNancy ZeedykTiea Zehnbauer & Bonnie Girvan

Underwriting Special EventsFrank Blocker

In Honor of Olivia BarnesJan & Robert Ontolchik

In Memory of Russel BowlesSusan Bridges & Barry WittSheila Fouche’Susan & Charles GanjamieShana & John Helsel

In Memory of Elaine HamiltonSusan Bridges & Barry Witt Cynthia & Bill Reece

In Memory of Bud KendallSharon Lamarra

In Memory of Holger KrumreyMarena Loeffler

In Memory of LKJKip Jones

In Memory of Elizabeth LangiulliBITLEC, LLCJames Baumann & Patricia PerrySusan Bridges & Barry WittCarol CayerLaura ChinB J CooperAndrea DodsonHarolyn FritzDarlene JohnsonPeter & Jo Ann MayglothlingMichael & Lisa MendelThomas MurphyJohn & Laura QuarmleyRona Rosenberg & Johanna SchneiderHoward & Angela SolomonCelia Tiberio Marilyn TiberioDianne Wilhelm

In Memory of Jacqueline PechetteSusan Bridges & Barry WittThe Curtis FamilyKendal GladishBob & Jean MarkleyAmy Samoylenko RussianSheehan Construction,LLC

In Memory of Stephen TranovichDavid AllenMichele & Sean BauderSusan Bridges & Barry WittThe Chuday FamilyRon DavisJason & Mary DillowScott EvansPaul & Christina Fitz-PatrickSheila Fouche’D J & Tamy GluckDr Joseph & Lillian HassmanMedallion Transport HoldingsJohn JacksonPhilip & Susan KavanaughThomas & Diane KoniecznyJean & Martha MadorShari McCollumJacqueline & Arden McCurdyGregory & Loretta MenuezKarin MoeRobert NabrzeskiRichard PanuskiKeith Rychlak

Harry SantoroPhyllis SharpKelly TaylorEdward & Marianne TranovichJames & Peggy TranovichJamesTranovichThomas & Beverly TranovichDiana WarrenGary Weilheimer

In Memory of Patricia WolfSusan Bridges & Barry Witt Cincinnati Zoo Development TeamDarcy ErdmanAmy FeckerNancy GladstoneAngele JabrePhyllis SharpSouthwest Florida Community Foundation

Donations to Scholarship & OutreachBarbara BrentonSusan Bridges & Barry WittPandy Olmstead

GrantsBest Buy FoundationBonita Springs Community FundSouthwest Florida Community FoundationWhole Foods Market Com- munity Giving Program

Donations to ProgrammingSusan Bridges & Barry WittBetsy DawsonRodney DimockMichael Domina & Sal VentoMajken ElgaardTheresa GirardLinda HardeeMindy & Roland HarrisCarolina HoustonKip JonesLeslie KernTerry LibbyLynne MullenMary ParkmanRobert PottsCynthia & Bill ReeceSusan ReynoldsThomas SandySue SchaffelSusan Schultz & Gerard KakosSusan ShieldsRichard & Carole Turner

Program Dollars Gifted Back to CentersAngie AronoffLou & Lynn AmatoMinda BernbergMary ConnollyDawn & Richard DraytonCindy EricksonNancy GaffneyWade & Vicki HustonSharon LamarraKaren & Jessie LawrenceDorothea MalsbaryJacqueline & Arden McCurdyCandice & Matthew MurphyJeanne OlsonJoan PearsonDorothy PodlBeverly PowellJohn & Nancy RittenhouseDavid RoberstonSheila & Richard SmithJana StopasNorma VincentDebbi WallaceCharmaine & Jerry Whitburn


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Join us every other Monday night for our “Films for Film Lovers” Series to watch some the best independent and foreign films. Films are screened in our Moe Auditorium and Film Center. Be sure to join our lively film discussion after each film, led by a Film Society Chairman and a Film Society Member.

MONDAY IS MOVIE NIGHT AT THE MOE!

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AVAILABLE AT ALL SHOWS

DOORS OPEN AT 6:30pm

FILMS BEGIN AT 7pm

GENERAL ADMISSION

$10 PER PERSON

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Moe Auditorium & Film Center

10150 Bonita Beach Road

VIEW FILM SCHEDULE AT artcenterbonita.org/films

A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don’t apply.

AnnihilationMarch 8(2018) UK [R]

A team of secret agents set out to track down the Nazi officer who masterminded the Holocaust.

Operation FinaleApril 5(2018) USA [PG-13]

A band comprised of members of the Egyptian police force head to Israel to play at the inaugural ceremony of an Arab arts center, only to find themselves lost in the wrong town.

The Band’s VisitMay 3(2007) Israel [PG-13]

At a top secret research facility in the 1960s, a lonely janitor forms a unique relationship with an amphibious creature that is being held in captivity.

The Shape of WaterApril 19(2017) USA/Canada [R]

Laura and her son Henry are forced to drive her estranged, pot-dealing, carefree father Jack cross country after being kicked out of a nursing home.

BoundariesMay 17(2018) USA/Canada [R]

An intimate look at the life and work of Greek-American opera singer Maria Callas, as told in her own words.

MARIA by CALLASMarch 22(2017) France [PG]


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Don’t miss this top-rated art festival in beautiful Riverside Park,

Downtown Bonita Springs. Meet and buy from hundreds of national and international artists displaying a wide variety of fine arts and crafts —all in a generously spaced-apart,

outdoor environment. Bring the whole family out to see the art!

Saturday & Sunday, March 6-7, 10am-5pm

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LIVE! PERFORMANCE SERIES

DARRELL SCOTT

Legendary songwriter Darrell Scott is coming to Bonita! Scott has toured the world performing with Robert Plant and the Zac Brown Band, produced albums for Malcom Holcomb and Guy Clark, and written some of the most iconic songs in popular music—like Long Time Gone and It’s a Great Day to Be Alive. Join us for a heartwarming performance by this award-winning musician!

Hinman AuditoriumFriday, March 5 7:30pm

Sail On plays the music of “America’s Band,” The Beach Boys. Performing all of the group’s classic hits, plus some treasures from The Beach Boys’ brilliant extended catalog, Sail On faithfully recreates the timeless songs of surfing, cruising, dancing and dreaming for all ages and anybody that wants to have Fun, Fun, Fun.

Hinman AuditoriumSaturday, March 6 7:30pm

SAIL ON! THE BEACH BOYS TRIBUTE

STAGED READING SERIES ACTORS, DIRECTORS & WRITERS

Friday, March 12 7:30pmHinman Auditorium

Staged readings come from short stories, essays, plays, speeches, the inside of fortune cookies, or anywhere else we feel the written word can be made more impactful as read by local thespians. Each staged reading will be unique, powerful, funny and thought provoking as actors take on different roles.

GOOD JEW A WORLD PREMIERE PLAY HONORING HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE

Saturday, April 3 7:30pmHinman Auditorium

The personal history of Henryk Altman—as told by him. “Always…I feel like my life does not belong to me. It belongs to Germany still. I live my life. I enjoy what I have. Because at any moment, they will come take it away.” Good Jew is a dramatic play, by Frank Blocker and Murray Scott Changar, based on hours of recorded interviews with a Holocaust survivor.

OMB! OPEN MIC BONITA

Thursday, April 8 7pmHinman Auditorium

Singers, songwriters, musicians, poets, slam poets, performance artists, authors, playwrights, short story writers, stand-up comedians …we want YOU! We want to give you five minutes of stage time to share with our audience AND there are prizes. This event is free for performers.

A YOUTH PRODUCTION OFTHE ADDAMS FAMILY —A NEW MUSICAL

Friday, April 16 7pm Saturday, April 17 2pm & 7pmSunday, April 18 2pmHinman Auditorium

The frightfully fun, hilarious musical comedy that will raise your spirits, steal your heart, and leave you in stitches. The Broadway musical that puts family first... The Addams Family!


LIVE! PERFORMANCE SERIES

MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER STARRING TERRY BARBER

Terry performs show-stopping hits from ten of the world’s most beloved musicals, performing unique versions of songs from “Cats”, “The Phantom of the Opera”, “Jesus Christ Superstar”, “Evita”, Starlight Express” , “Sunset Boulevard “ and more!

Hinman AuditoriumSaturday, May 1 7:30pm

GO DIVAS

Delight in the rich harmonies of these six charming ladies, each with finishing school degrees in music, as they perform classical vocal ensembles.

Their repertoire spans Bach and Handel to lovely opera duets and a cappella Swingle Singers arrangements of Beatles songs—all accompanied by pianist Abigail Allison.

Hinman AuditoriumFriday, April 23 7:30pm

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA POETRY SLAM! Saturday, April 24 7pmMoe Auditorium

Join us for a hip and exciting competition, where poets perform alone or in teams before an audience, which is also their judge! The poets receive scores from the audience and the top-rated performers receive cash prizes!

STAGE IT! 5 TEN-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL

Friday-Sunday, May 14-16Hinman Auditorium

Now in our fifth year, the International Stage It! Ten-Minute Play Festival has searched the world over for plays that should be staged, need to staged and that audiences want or need to see. We publish and produce at least 10 TEN-MINUTE PLAYS. These select few will be performed throughout the weekend at CFABS, in conjunction with the Stage It! 5 Book Release Celebration.

REMEMBERING JOHN DENVERTRIBUTE STARRING TED VIGIL

Saturday, August 7 7:30pmHinman Auditorium

Don’t miss this authentic John Denver experience! Ted Vigil wow’s the crowd—he has sold out theatres in Pennsylvania and Kansas; has played twice for John Denver’s own “Windstar Foundation” in Aspen; and he recently won the Rising Legend Award from the National Traditional Country Music Association.

SHANA TUCKER Saturday, November 6 8pmMoe Auditorium

With a deep respect for lyrical storytelling, cellist / singer-songwriter Shana Tucker delivers a unique voice through her self-described genre of ChamberSoul. Her melodies weave strong hints of jazz, classical, soulful folk, acoustic pop and a touch of R&B into a distinctive tapestry.


LECTURE SERIES

Reserve your space by calling 239.495.8989 · Virtual Lectures $25 each

JOURNEY TO THE CAVESThe Prehistoric Art of the Dordogne

Wednesday, April 7, 2021 · noon-1:30pm

Over 40,000 years ago our nomadic ancestors developed a sophisticated art-making system that inspires and mystifies to this day. Journey into the cultural heart of prehistory in the Dordogne region of France, exploring 7 of the most noted sites as we trace the connective thread that we all share in human expression.

LECTURE ONLY AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM

LECTURE ONLY AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM

Lead by Kirah Van Sickle

Lead by Kirah Van Sickle

CAVES TO CANVAS: WOMEN IN ART

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 · noon-1:30pm

From the prehistoric carvers and painters, to the likes of Gentileschi, Cassatt, and O’Keeffe, our survey of women artists considers the influences, historical context and major players that defined the art world, including those currently making a mark on contemporary art processes. Join us!

DENOTES ONLINE OPTION

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Delve into the fascinating history and personal stories of artists and art-making. Topics range from ancient artworks at the beginning of humanity to romances that revolutionized the art world!

Enjoy the comforts of home while expanding your mind with these fascinating lectures and art presentations.

Virtual Lectures


CAVES TO CANVAS: WOMEN IN ART

OFF THE WALLS!THE CENTERS’ SIGNATURE FUNDRAISER WILL BE

BOTH VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON

Friday, December 3, 6:30pm$150 per person · Catered hors d’oeuvres & beverages

View the catalog on our website; select a great piece of artwork, jewelry, travel trip or foodie adventure; purchase

your ticket; then join us in person or tune in to hear us call the numbers, LIVE! No auction. No bidding. Everyone wins!

Items valued between $275 and $6,000.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Call 239.495.8989 For complete details: artcenterbonita.org/events/otw

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of film!This exciting 3-day event presents carefully curated narrative,

documentary, animation and short films from around the world, plus, live music, workshops, Q&A sessions

with filmmakers and more!ON THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER CAMPUS

BONITA SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

A Charitable Bequest is one of the easiest ways to leave a lasting impact on the Centers for the Arts, and one of the easiest gifts to make. It is an excellent way to create a lasting memorial. Imagine the thousands of lives your gift will touch as time goes on—future generations, all ages, enjoying the benefits of visual and performing arts, benefiting from your foresight.

With the help of an attorney, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift to be made to family, friends, or the Centers for the Arts as part of your estate plan, or you can make a bequest using a beneficiary designation form.

If you would like to discuss ways to make a charitable bequest, please contact our office at 239-495-8989 and ask for Susan Bridges, President or Kelly Liu, Development Director. You may also email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

LEAVE A LEGACY

POSTPONED TO: MAY 21-23, 2021


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ART EXHIBITIONS

The Centers proudly presents a wide-rang of exhibitions which enlighten members and visitors alike throughout the year. While some shows feature member, faculty or local student artists, others are national or international traveling exhibitions.

Our seasonal schedule focuses on a particular theme, medium or concept. Regional artists are featured in the summer, traveling exhibitions are on display in the autumn, and our Annual Members Exhibition is on view in the winter, beginning in February.

We are currently accepting artists’ applications to exhibit. Active Centers Members and Faculty may apply by providing 8-10 JPEG images of their current work and a biography. Applications may be sent via email or dropped off on a memory stick at the at the front desk of either location.

In order to participate in upcoming exhibitions, preregistration is required. To be added to the invitation list, please email us: [email protected]

CURATED EXHIBITIONS

Be-YOU-tiful —open to all artists March 5-25 Main Gallery Inspired by the wonderful saying, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” we ask these artists to create and curate what beauty means to you.

Abstract Fiber Composition by Cheryl Costley March 5-25 Tranovich Gallery Marco resident artist Cheryl Costley works in her island studio, close to the mangroves, where she makes original art quilts and fiber wall hangings. She considers it a luxury to spend so much time creating her unique artwork, which is reflective of her as a person.

Introduction: 2021 Faculty Exhibition March 9-April 23 Performing Arts Center A multi-artist show featuring a beautiful variety of artwork created by members of our faculty.

ART GALLERY HOURSMonday-Friday 9am-5pm at both campus locations

Kathleen Taylor & Pat Payzant 1947 Cottage, Pat Payzant

Crossing, Pat Payzant Strickland House, Kathleen Taylor


ART EXHIBITIONS

The Art Galleries are free to the public. Donations of any amount are welcomed and appreciated. Thank you!

Plein Air Historic Bonita Kathleen Taylor & Pat Payzant April 2-29 Tranovich Gallery These two friends and artists have captured Old Bonita in their very distinct styles.

American Dreaming —open to all artists April 2-29 Main Gallery Sign up through SignUp Genius All mediums are acceptable entries This exhibition will include the seasons work from our sculpture students. Artists are asked to create works inspired by the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims we have a right to ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

By Sea and By Air —open to all artists June 11-July 1 Main Gallery Sign up through SignUp Genius All mediums are acceptable entries This exhibition asks artists to make their own interpretation of By Sea and By Air. Whether it be literal, patriotic or something different entirely, the world is your oyster, spread your wings and fly!

Enamelware by Karen Cohen June 11-July 1 Tranovich Gallery Works by Karen L. Cohen, an enamelist, beader, embroiderer and author with over 35 years’ experience creating jewelry, buttons, quilting and more.

Jordan Crist

Dome Sweet Dome, Jessi Dietrich

Patricia Abosch My Dream of Summer, Ursula Cappelletti

National Identity —open to all artists July 9-29 Main & Tranovich Galleries Sign up through SignUp Genius All mediums are acceptable entries The Fourth of July is all about fireworks, food and freedom. In celebration of this iconic holiday we ask you to consider what your national identity is. Have fun!

Black & White —open to all artists August 6-26 Main & Tranovich Galleries Sign up through SignUp Genius All mediums are acceptable entries This popular exhibition features works that convey the colors black and white.


ONE NIGHT EVENTS VISUAL ARTS CENTER: 26100 OLD 41 ROAD

ONE NIGHT EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds. $10 fee to transfer if requested 10 business days or more prior to event.

One Night Events are a great way to try the arts and have a fun night out with friends. Included in your fee are all the necessary supplies and instructions not to mention food and drink. That means wine! These evenings are social, fun and full of art. IT’S ABSTRACT!

Join us for a whole new experience! Explore the joy of your creativity. YOUR DESIGN, YOUR COLORS, this experience IS all about YOU! Learn how to create your vision on the canvas. At the end of the night you will leave with a completely unique artwork.

Tuesday, March 2, 5:30-8:30pm $65 includes materials, wine, food & guidance

RAKU & YOU Get hot for Raku, a centuries old pottery glazing and firing process. Choose from an assortment of bisque fired pots and learn the history of Raku while glazing your pot. The results are spectacular and everyone takes home their own Raku masterpiece.

Monday, March 29, 5:30-8:30pm$70 includes materials, wine, food & guidance

MOSAICS TONIGHT Here’s your chance to create a beautiful Mosaic artwork in one night! Choose a provided image or create your own. The fun begins as you select gorgeous glass pieces and learn this age-old technique that will bring your image to life!

Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm · March 16· April 20 · May 18 $65 includes materials, wine, food & guidance

CHARMED... I’M SUREBeads, beads, beads… here’s a fun girl’s night out creating a unique Charm Bracelet or Necklace. Choose your beads and learn how to attach them while enjoying a light dinner, drinks and dessert. Share the fun with the wonderful women in your life!

Thursday, April 29, 5:30-8:30pm $65 includes materials, wine, food & guidance

CHEERS TO MAKING SOMETHING NEW!

Interested in booking a private One Night Event? Call 239-495-8989 or email Donna Delseni [email protected]


ONE NIGHT EVENTS

GET FIRED UP! Sip your favorite beverage and spend an evening creating a work of art! Bring friends and meet creative folks while you make your own unique projects during one of our fused glass art experiences!

Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm · April 13 Coral Bowl · May 11 Square Mosaic$75 includes materials, wine, food & guidance

FIRE AND ICE Create this stunning glass vase/votive holder for a fun evening. Design an elegant mosaic pattern using three colors of glass for the base of your piece then add granules of “frit” to create a dazzling filigree border. No experience needed, come join the fun! Limited class enrollment - register early.Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm · March 9 · March 23 $75 includes materials, wine, food & guidance

GREAT BOWLS OF FIREUse brilliantly colored glazes, stamp, or slip trail designs on a beautiful hand thrown ceramic bowl of your choosing. Techniques will be demonstrated. Let your creativity flow and create a unique and functional bowl. Fired bowls can be picked up the following week.

Monday, March 15, 5:30-8:30pm $65 includes materials, wine, food & guidance

GET WIRED WITH FUSED GLASS

Create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pendants out of a few carefully arranged pieces of wire and glass. Learn how to make spirals, bails and other common wire wrapping structures to construct pendants. A wide variety of glass is available to work with as you design your pendant AND the instructor will show you how to create a lovely origami gift box with which to present it to someone special.

Thursdays, 5:30-8:30pm · March 11 · May 27 $65 includes materials, wine, food & guidance

DATE NIGHT ● GIRLS NIGHT ● COMMUNITY GROUPS ● COWORKER MINGLE ● GROUP EVENTS

ODYSSEY OF THE SOUL —CONTEMPLATING THE JOURNEY

Spend an evening with award winning photographer Gareth Rockliffe as he premieres three of his short films. These 4-5 minute films are part of an ongoing series called Contemplations and feature Gareth’s soulful landscape photographs set to music and blended with narration on our mutual human experiences—love, fear and letting go.

After the videos, Gareth will talk about his creative process and the audience will be invited to share their thoughts about anything that may have inspired them during the viewing of these works. This will be an evening of fun and community!

Thursday, March 25, 5-7pm $30 snacks & wine available for purchase

EMPTY BOWLS GLAZING Join us for this special evening to help those in need! Decorate 2 ceramic bowls for the price of one and have an impact on helping our community. Choose your hand thrown ceramic bowls and learn beautiful ways to glaze and decorate. After firing choose which bowl will be yours to enjoy and which bowl with your unique design will be included in our Empty Bowls Event in April. Proceeds from our Empty Bowls Fundraiser benefit: CFABS scholarship program; Meals on Wheels (MOW) of Bonita Springs, AMI Kids and Café of Life. Bowls are food and microwave safe.

Wednesday, March 10, 5:30-8:30pm $70 includes materials, wine, food & guidance

18 CENTERS FOR THE ARTS BONITA SPRINGS | JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2021

MASTER ARTIST WORKSHOPS SUPPLY LISTS ONLINE

SPECIAL MASTERCLASSES—LIMITED SPACE—RESERVE TODAY

THERESA GIRARD Intuitive Abstract Drawing and Painting I

Center for Performing Arts 10150 Bonita Beach Road

Using intuition, explore contemporary drawing and painting. Combine physical and contemplative methods in your artwork. Engage the “process” of the painting in the “present” rather than concentrating on the end result. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of spatial structure; arrangement and organization of forms; and the impact of color and rhythm needed to make a work of art complete. Students will be exposed to a variety of approaches applying abstract techniques and sensibilities to the classic art of painting and work to develop a unique voice. Topics include: acrylic media, color, composition, value, tools and paint application.

Medium: Acrylics & Drawing Media Level: All with experience

· Monday-Tuesday, March 8-9, 9am-4pm $350 Member/$400 Non-Member Purchase both levels I & II: $600/$650

MARY PARKMAN Expressive Florals


Florals are one of the most sought after painting styles for many designers. Accomplished artist Mary Parkman shares her knowledge of successful, colorful and expressive paintings. Our paintings are not just about flowers, they are about creating a mood and atmosphere that engages us and the viewer. We will utilize a variety of energetic drawing exercises, stressing the simplification of shape, understanding of value, and the incorporation of structure in our compositions. Demonstrations and short lectures are also shared in this workshop.

Medium: Acrylics Level: All with experience

· Monday-Wed, March 15-17, 9am-4pm $375 Member/$425 Non-Member

THERESA GIRARD Intuitive Abstract Drawing and Painting II


Expanding on Theresa’s previous intuitive students and more advanced artists in the nonobjective will find rewarding new breakthroughs and challenges. As well as the study of line, shape, color and good composition, students will pursue a more individual approach to hone their skills with a personal plan to begin a body of new work. This will allow expansion of an idea beyond the single attempt and create a collaborative dialogue. Working independently will be encouraged. Students should be fluid in color mixing and composition. Intermediate/Advanced students only with the ability to create an ongoing body of work on your own.

Medium: Acrylics Prerequisite: Intuitive Drawing and Painting I

or approval of the artist

· Thursday-Friday, March 11-12, 9am-4pm $350 Member/$400 Non-Member Purchase both levels I & II: $600/$650

· If you need to cancel your workshop reservation the Centers must be notified by phone 239.495.8989, or email: [email protected]

· A deposit of $200 will hold your place in a workshop, $100 of the deposit is non-refundable

· The balance of tuition is due 45 days prior to the workshop date

· If you need to cancel 45+ days prior to the workshop date, you will receive a full refund of tuition and a partial refund of the deposit

· If the tuition balance is not received 44 days prior to the workshop, the Centers reserves the right to cancel the reservation and open the class space to another student.

· If you need to cancel 43-22 days prior to the workshop date, you may only transfer you tuition payment and partial deposit to a future workshop, but no refund is available.

· At 21 days or less prior to the workshop date, no refund is available.

MASTER WORKSHOPS CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY


TO REGISTER, CALL 239.495.8989 MASTER ARTISTS WORKSHOPS

SPECIAL MASTERCLASSES—LIMITED SPACE—RESERVE TODAY

CHERI DUNNIGAN Capturing the Landscape with Pastels


Capture the beauty of a landscape with pastels in this 3 day intensive workshop. Explore the principles and elements of design as they particularly apply to painting a landscape with pastels. Pastel technique and various approaches as well as design concepts will be examined as they relate to the landscape.

Medium: Pastels Level: Intermediate/Advanced

· Thursday-Saturday, March 25-27, 9am-4pm $375 Member/$425 Non-Member

DAVID MICHAEL SLONIM Abstract Painting for Every Artist


Watch this workshop live via ZOOM from your home, or come to the Performing Arts Center and watch the ZOOM-production on the big screen!

Your growth as an artist will accelerate as we study great artists and unlock the universal secrets of structure. It’s this abstract image structure that moves us—the use of line, shape, space, value, color and texture. This applies to any style or genre of painting.

This workshop will help you reach your potential, painting YOUR way, with YOUR voice and vision, but better than ever before. Be encouraged and inspired to create your best work yet.

Medium: Oil/All mediums welcome Level: Intermediate/Advanced

· 4 LIVE SESSIONS ONLINE: Tuesdays & Thursdays March 23, 25, 30 & April 1, 9am-4pm $550 Member/$600 Non-Member

TARA FUNK GRIM Beyond Alla Prima—The Journey to Creative & Imaginative Painting


This workshop is designed to strengthen your voice by clarifying and developing your thoughts, ideas, interests or feelings and guide them into powerful visual statements. We begin the process of composing more inventively and developing the idea visually and abstractly. Line, color, shape, texture, value and balance are explored as the creative imagery develops. Spontaneity, intuition and discovery are part of the process. Surprises and expanding possibilities become part of the image as you proceed to layer and integrate collage and acrylic.

Medium: Mixed Media Level: Intermediate

· Wednesday-Friday, April 7-9, 9am-4pm $380 Member/$430 Non-Member

BRENDA BELFIELD Center for Performing Arts Abstract and Beyond 10150 Bonita Beach Road

Go BEYOND what you know! Discover the beyond with assignments that show you how to challenge yourself to create new ideas about painting abstracts with acrylics. Explore the beyond with demonstrations of new techniques, new mark making tools, collage and mixed media and acrylic mediums which create textures and mysterious effects. Become inspired, challenged, encouraged and beyond fearless!

· Monday-Wednesday, April 12-14, 9am-4pm $390 Member/$440 Non-Member

Medium: Acrylics, Mixed Media, Collage Level: Artists with abstract painting experience



CERAMICSSANDY LAWSON Clay Collage w/Mixed MediaLevel: All $375 member/$425 non-member/$50 clay · glaze · firing Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

Using clay in an unusual way, create a stunning artwork combining glazed and fired clay designs with any type of mixed media—paper, beads, old watches, family history, newspaper, etc. Attach this unique collage to a plexi-glass backing to display.

· LAW032221: Monday-Friday, March 22-26, 9am-4pm

PAINTING / WAXTRISH TINSLEY Encaustics Beginning & BeyondLevel: All $118 member/$165 non-member/supply fee included Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

Encaustic painting, uses heated beeswax to which colored pigments have been added. Encaustic is an ancient art form with a modern twist. You will learn a variety of techniques to create several unique pieces of art. Experience this fun, easy media.

· TIN031921: Friday, March 19, 10am-4pm

MOSAICSPAULINE WEINERT Mosaic Garden Pot with Tiles & Broken ChinaLevel: All $75 member/$125 non-member/materials fee included Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list onlineLearn techniques to create a beautiful indoor/outdoor 8” mosaic flower pot from tiles or pieces of broken china, mortar and grout. Play with colors and patterns to create a flower pot that makes you smile.· WEI030521: Friday, March 5, 10am-4pm & Friday, March 12, 10am-noon

MINI WORKSHOPS SUPPLY LISTS ONLINE

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL? VISIT THE GIFT SHOP The Visual Arts Center lobby features a Gift Shop where you can find specialty art supplies, books and many unique, art-inspired gifts. Plus, members enjoy a ten percent discount on most items.

Interested in selling your work in the Gift Shop? Please speak with a team member at the front desk and ask about consigning small works.


ARTCENTERBONITA.ORG/ADULTED MINI WORKSHOPS

PAINTING / ACRYLICBRENDA BELFIELD SCAPES!Level: Intermediate/Advanced $295 member/$345 non-member Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

ESCAPE into 3 fun days of abstract acrylic painting—your choice of subjects. Belfield shares painting demos along with instruction on use of palette knives, Asian brushes and other new painting tools, as well as mark making with water based crayons, pastels, graphite and colored pencils. Plan to experiment on paper or canvas and develop an intuitive approach to abstraction. Some experience with abstracts helpful.

· BEL032221: Monday-Wednesday, March 22-24, 9am-3pm

PAINTING / OILCAROL BROMAN Portrait Study – Faces of Southwest FloridaLevel: All with experience · All mediums welcome $179 member/$229 non-member Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road Single class: $45 member/$45 non-member

“A person is a collage of people warring to become a portrait.” —Jenim Dibie. We learn who we are by observing others. Join us for a close look at the people and portraits that comprise our community. Open to all with experience, this three-hour informal class will give students an opportunity to draw or paint the portraits of friends and professionals of every walk of life from our diverse community. This mentored class with individual critiques and demonstrations will help participants capture the unique likeness and personality of the sitter.

· Saturdays, February 13, March 6 & 13, April 3 & 17, 11am-2pm

CAROL BROMAN Alla Prima Portrait in OilLevel: All with Experience $124 member/$174 non-member/model fee included Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road Supply list online

One-day intensive focus on the traditional method of “Alla Prima” painting of the portrait, from life, in oil. Alla Prima is a direct painting technique that challenges the artist to apply distinct brush strokes with few revisions for a fresh impression of the subject.

· CBR032721: Saturday, March 27, 9:30am-3:30pm

DOUGLAS DAVID Painting Seascapes, Beaches & Dunes in OilLevel: All · Special Limited Enrollment $450 member/$500 non-member Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road Supply list online

This class will cover the basic principles of oil painting, followed by painting a wave and several seascapes, beaches and dunes in various atmospheric conditions throughout the 3 day workshop. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own.

· DAV030121: Monday-Wednesday, March 1-3, 9:30am-4pm

DOUGLAS DAVID Painting Classic Contemporary Still Life in OilLevel: All · Special Limited Enrollment $325 member/$375 non-member Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road Supply list online

Not your same old still life! Use classic principles with fresh and loose brushwork to make your still life dynamic, graphic and bold. Includes memorable discussions on composition, massing, building form, light and shadow—and depending on your own style, knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are an incredible foundation, whether you are a beginner or seasoned professional.

· DAV031821: Thursday-Friday, March 18-19, 9:30am-4pm


MULTI WEEK CLASSES SUPPLY LISTS ONLINE

GLASSSUSAN BERRY Intro to BeadmakingLevel: Beginner/Intermediate $249 member/$299 non-member/supply fee included Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

Limited enrollment! This course will teach the technique of manipulating glass rods in a flame. You will learn the process of melting glass over a mandrel to produce a beautiful glass bead.

· BER040121: 4 Thursdays, April 1-22, 5:30-8:30pm

SHERI ROULEAU Intro to Glass FusingLevel: Beginner/Intermediate $105 member/$155 non-member/supply fee included Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

This one day, introductory session (a pre-requisite for other fused glass courses) will give you elementary knowledge of kiln formed glass while creating your own exciting fused and slumped glass pieces. Fundamental fusing terminology, technology and principles will be covered, along with a studio tour to familiarize you with all the equipment and materials available to you. Please bring your lunch for a 30 minute lunch break.

· ROU031921: Friday, March 19, 10am-2:30pm · ROU050721: Friday, May 7, 10am-2:30pm

SHERI ROULEAU Independent Study Fused GlassLevel: Intermediate, pre-req: Intro to Glass Fusing $164 member/$214 non-member/glass firing fees Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

This class is for glass artists with experience. The instructor will mentor individually to assist with your unique fused glass projects.

· ROU032921: 5 Mondays, March 29-April 26, 1-4pm · ROU040321: 5 Saturdays, April 3-May 1, 9am-noon

SUSAN BERRY Independent Study Fused GlassLevel: Intermediate, pre-req: Intro to Glass Fusing 5wks: $164 member/$214 non-member/glass firing fees Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road · Supply list online 4wks: $131 member/$181 non-member/glass firing fees

This glass fusing class is for all levels, beginners through advanced. The instructor will mentor students at their level with individual projects chosen by the student or suggested by the instructor.

· BER033121: 4 Wednesdays, March 31-April 21, 1-4pm

MILA STANISIC MosaicsLevel: All $209 member/$259 non-member/material & tool fees included Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

Learn basic glass cutting skills, mosaic glass laying techniques and the basics of the direct method of making mosaic art. Class tuition covers glass for a 2-foot-square project, larger projects will be charged an additional $30 per-square-foot.

· STA040121-2: Thursdays, April 1-22, 1-4pm

MILA STANISIC Stained GlassLevel: All $209 member/$259 non-member/studio fee included Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

Build a stained glass piece, cut and shape glass and assemble the pieces using copper foil and solder techniques. Patterns available. Class tuition covers glass for a 2-foot-square project, larger projects will be charged an additional $30 per-square-foot.

· STA040121-1: 4 Thursdays, April 1-22, 9am-noon

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JEWELRYBARBARA ELLIS BeadweavingLevel: All $164 member/$214 non-member/inst. supply fee Mondays: Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road Supply list online Thursdays: Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road

This five week workshop is for beginners as well as those with bead weaving experience. Learn the foundational bead weaving stitches necessary for developing beaded jewelry pieces and more. No classes on 4/12/2021 or 4/15/2021.

· ELL032921: 5 Mondays, March 29-May 3, 1-4pm (No class April 12) · ELL040121: 5 Thursdays, April 1-May 6, 1-4pm (No class April 15)

CALLIGRAPHYJEAN BEAVER The Art of CalligraphyLevel: All $109 member/$159 non-member/$25 inst. fee Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

Calligraphy is a learned art form. Anyone can learn with instruction and practice. Students will become familiar with use of a broad-edged pen nib and will learn two beautiful alphabets, Roman and Bookhand. Instructor will show examples of calligraphy usage.

· JBE040121: 5 Thursdays, April 1-29, 9-11am

PAINTING / DRAWINGRUTHE SHOLLER Colored Pencil PaintingLevel: Intermediate/Advanced $164 member/$214 non-member Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

Create masterful, vibrant colored pencil paintings layer by layer.

· SHO033021: 5 Tuesdays, March 30-April 27, 1-4pm

· If you need to cancel your workshop reservation the Centers must be notified by phone 239.495.8989, or email: [email protected], 10 business days before the start of class.

· There is a $10 fee for cancellations and transfers.

· No transfers or refunds once session is complete.

· Refund requests received less than 10 business days before the start date of class will incur a 25% fee.

· Refunds issued after classes begin will be 50% of remaining classes in session.

· The Centers do not offer make-up classes. Instructors may offer make-ups pending availability and space.

· It is the student’s responsibility to read and understand the rights and responsibilities of attending classes at the Centers for the Arts as described here.

MULTI WEEK CLASSES CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY



PAINTING / DRAWINGCAROL BROMAN Friday Figure StudyLevel: All $179 member/$229 non-member/model fee included Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road Supply list online

Join us for a Friday long pose figure study class with Carol Broman. Models will be nude, clothed or costumed. Don’t miss this opportunity to work with Carol. Space is limited.

· CBR040221: 5 Fridays, April 2-30, 10am-1pm

MONITOR Figure Study—All Mediums with ModelLevel: All $140 member/$190 non-member Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road Drop-ins $33 member/$37 non-member · Supply list online

Work from life in this class with the medium of your choice. Models are clothed or nude. Mondays—long pose, Wednesdays—short pose possibly leading to long pose. Drop-ins welcome.

· FIG032921: 5 Mondays, March 29-April 26, 1-4pm · FIG033121: 5 Wednesdays, March 31-April 28, 1-4pm

SCOTT BROWN Pastel PassionsLevel: Beginner/Intermediate $164 member/$214 non-member/supply fee included Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

Develop a passion for pastels while you learn how to transform color and shape into beautiful and intricate works of art.

· SBR033121: 5 Wednesdays, March 31-April 28, 9am-noon

JOHN ROBBOLINO Painting Oil & AcrylicLevel: All $164 member/$214 non-member Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

Basics of laying out your design, mixing colors and techniques for applying paint will be covered along with mentoring of accomplished artists. You may choose your own subject matter or the instructor will provide options.

· ROB040221: 5 Fridays, April 2-30, 1-4pm

PAINTING

DEE JULIAN Intro to AcrylicsLevel: All $164 member/$214 non-member Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

This is a follow along class giving you the basics of acrylic painting. Dee will lead you through exercises in mixing colors, blending, drawing and shading, and information on materials/supplies used in acrylic painting.

· JUL040121: 5 Thursdays, April 1-29, 9am-noon



PAINTINGSUNNY KRCHMAR Beginning WatercolorLevel: Beginner $164 member/$214 non-member Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

This class is both an introduction to watercolor techniques and an opportunity to delve into the process. Choosing subject material, painting styles, sketching, journaling, tools, techniques, lighting and capturing movement are some of the topics addressed in this exploratory class.

· KRC033021: 5 Tuesdays, March 30-April 27, 9am-noon

LINDA BACHOFNER Intermediate Watercolor 1Level: Intermediate $164 member/$214 non-member Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

For students moving to the intermediate level, expand the techniques of watercolor and continue to explore color mixing/application. Demos will enable you to understand how to build the painting and assistance will be available throughout the class time. Enjoy the thrill of watercolor!

· BAC033021-1: 5 Tuesday, March 30-April 27, 9am-noon

LINDA BACHOFNER Intermediate Watercolor 2Level: Intermediate $164 member/$214 non-member Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

Expand your watercolor skills and knowledge as we develop a painting. Demos will be given throughout the process, then step by step build our paintings. Material research of the “Tried and True” will be discussed. Assistance available throughout the class time.

· BAC033021-2: 5 Tuesdays, March 30-April 27, 1-4pm

SHIRLEY BLAKE Acrylics—Traditional to ExperimentalLevel: All $164 member/$214 non-member Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

Discover the many versatile properties of acrylic paints. Students can choose to work in a traditional manner or be experimental with their techniques. Design, visual impact and your personal painting language will be the main focus of this class. References available, demos and critiques a part of each class. All mediums are welcome.

· BLA032921: 5 Mondays, March 29-April 26, 9am-noon

JACKIE ZORN Driven to AbstractionLevel: Beginner/Intermediate $164 member/$214 non-member Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

Study works by Modernists’ Bluemner, Diller, Hartley, Matisse, Mondrian, Morris, O’Keeffe and Torr; and Contemporary artists Basquiat, Frankenthaler and Mitchell. Examine works of 2-3 artists in each class, studying how they employ line, shape, form, color and composition. Learn why certain pieces are successful. Students complete 1-2 works in each class with a group critique every other week. Discussion of artists’ practices will inform and incorporate joy into our own practice… above all, we’ll have FUN!

· ZOR040321: 5 Saturdays, April 3-May 1, 9am-noon



PAINTINGRICHARD KIRK ONLINE ONLY Beginning Painting Oil/Acrylic—Fundamentals $164 member/$214 non-memberLevel: Beginner Supply list online

This class provides students with basic information about drawing, painting materials, painting techniques and product safety. Richard’s class follows his book, “Painting Fundamentals,” which is a step-by-step guide, designed to help you build confidence through study and practice. Richard’s book is available for purchase during the first class. Students may start with either beginning class.

· KIR040121-2: 5 Thursdays, April 1-29, 1-4pm

BILL KREUTZ ONLINE ONLY Artist’s Choice—Oil, Acrylic, Pastel, WatercolorLevel: All with Experience $164 member/$214 non-member Supply list online

You pick the subject and the medium—oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor—and work from your personal references to explore composition, color, perspective, lighting, brush strokes and more. Artist’s Choice with Master Artist Bill Kreutz is a social, lighthearted class involving mentoring to bring out the best of your natural abilities. Limited enrollment.

· KRE033021: 5 Tuesdays, March 30-April 27, 1-4pm

RICHARD KIRK ONLINE ONLY Advanced Painting $164 member/$214 non-memberLevel: Advanced Supply list online

Each class begins with a brief review of a specific topic. If you seek to improve your skills, experiment with new techniques or build a cohesive body of work—this class will address your needs.

· KIR033121: 5 Wednesdays, March 31-April 28, 9am-noon · KIR040321; 5 Saturdays, April 3-May 1, 9am-noon

RICHARD KIRK ONLINE ONLY Intermediate Painting $164 member/$214 non-memberLevel: Intermediate Supply list online

This class provides students a transitional step from beginning to advanced painters. Richard will provide the reference and paint along with students. In addition to painting techniques, photography and the tools you need to advance your work will be discussed.

· KIR040221-1: 5 Fridays, April 2-30, 9am-noon

RICHARD KIRK ONLINE ONLY Palette Knife Painting $164 member/$214 non-memberLevel: Intermediate/Advanced Supply list online

Explore a multitude of textures and effects as you learn the basics of palette knife painting. Use large, small and specialty blade shapes to create beautiful rich surface interest on you finished work. Mix, spread, splash and render your painting from the ground up using painting knives, with some initial sketching to start.

· KIR040221-2: 5 Fridays, April 2-30, 1-4pm

RICHARD KIRK ONLINE ONLY Portraits from Photos $164 member/$214 non-memberLevel: Intermediate/Advanced Supply list online

Create beautiful paintings of your loved ones in oil or acrylic. Richard’s class follows his book, “Portrait Painting from Photography,” which is a step-by-step guide to help achieve excellent results. His book can be purchased during the first class.

· KIR040121-1: 5 Thursdays, April 1-29, 9am-noon



POTTERYRINNY RYAN HandbuildingLevel: Intermediate/Advanced $164 member/$214 non-member/$50 clay · glaze · firing Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

This class is for intermediate and advanced handbuilders ready to explore. The class will give you the techniques that will make your pottery excel!

· RYA033121-1: 5 Wednesdays, March 31-April 28, 9am-noon

ThrowingLevel: Intermediate/Advanced $164 member/$214 non-member/$50 clay · glaze · firing Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

For intermediate and advanced potters, this class will help you take your throwing to the next level.

· RYA033121-2: 5 Wednesdays, March 31-April 28, 1-4pm

SANDY LAWSON Beginning WheelLevel: Beginner $164 member/$214 non-member/$50 clay · glaze · firing Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

This class will open you up to the wonders of the potter’s wheel. The basics of wedging, centering, throwing and glazing will be taught. Repeated demos and individual attention.

· LAW040221-1: 5 Fridays, April 2-30, 9am-noon

Beginning Slab Rolling & HandbuildingLevel: Beginner $164 member/$214 non-member/$50 clay · glaze · firing Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

Learn how to create functional and non-functional work using the slab roller and handbuilding. The possibilities are endless! This is a fun class for beginners, however anyone is welcome.

· LAW033021: 5 Tuesdays, March 30-April 27, 9am-noon


Extreme Functional PotteryLevel: All $164 member/$214 non-member/$50 clay · glaze · firing Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

Hand builders and wheel throwers unite to design and create fun table wear. Serving dishes, berry bowls, chip n’ dips, pitchers and flower vases. Combine hand built and wheel thrown pieces, cut pots apart and reassemble, add funky feet, handles, lugs and lids.

· LAW032921-1: 5 Mondays, March 29-April 26, 9am-noon

Personal PathwaysLevel: All $164 member/$214 non-member/$50 clay · glaze · firing Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

Pursue and explore your own ideas with instructional guidance to achieve your individual goals in wheel throwing or hand building; alter or combine different techniques to create something that is uniquely your own.

· LAW032921-2: 5 Mondays, March 29-April 26, 1-4pm · LAW040221-2: 5 Fridays, April 2-20, 1-4pm

STEVE KRAVECMastering the WheelLevel: All $164 member/$214 non-member/$50 clay · glaze · firing Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

You’ll get hooked! As a unique fluid rotating tool, the potter’s wheel fascinates its user. Learn basic wheel throwing techniques for making a variety of clay vessels.

· KRA033021: 5 Tuesdays, March 30-April 27, 6-9pm



SCULPTUREJOANNE MATHES Intro to Clay SculptureLevel: Beginner $164 member/$214 non-member/$50 clay · glaze · firing Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

Learn the basics of sculpting a 3-dimensional form in clay. Let your imagination take flight as you sculpt creatures, flora & fauna, organic shapes or abstract designs. This class is for beginners or those who would like to explore with clay.

· MAT033021: 5 Tuesdays, March 30-April 27, 1-4pm

DOUG CORSINI Creative Clay Sculpture—Open WorkLevel: All $164 member/$214 non-member/$50 clay · glaze · firing Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

All clay modeling in 3D is learning the use of tools and techniques in water based clay. This is a study of a creative style in figures, portrait heads and a variety of subjects. Free expression will make this an exciting journey.

· COR040121: 5 Thursdays, April 1-29, 1-4pm

STEVE KRAVECIntro to Metal SculptureLevel: All $214 member/$264 non-member/materials fee included Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

This course is a combination of lectures, demonstrations and hands-on experience. Students are introduced to the basic use of tools and techniques for fabrication of metals. The basic techniques of cutting, forming, joining and finishing metal are covered. All students create physical samples demonstrating various techniques.

· KRA032921: 5 Mondays, March 29-April 26, 9am-noon

TERRIE MERTENSIntro to Stone CarvingLevel: All $50 member/$100 non-member Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

This one day, introductory session (a pre-requisite for other stone carving courses) will give you all the information needed to enter the exciting world of stone sculpture. Learn about the tools you will need, types of stones, how to design your stone, important safety issues and what it will take to complete your project.

· MER032721: Saturday, March 27, 9am-noon

TERRIE MERTENSRomancing The StoneLevel: All, pre-req: Intro to Stone Carving 6wk: $270 member/$320 non-member/stone fee Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road 5wk: $225 member/$275 non-member/stone fee · Supply list online

Explore your creative side by carving a variety of natural stones. Discover unique colors, textures and properties of stones. Use hand or power tools to carve your finished masterpiece. Size and complexity of design may require multiple sessions.

· MER040121: 6 Thursdays, April 1-May 6, 9am-noon



SCULPTUREDOUG CORSINI Rocks to ArtLevel: All, pre-req: Intro to Stone Carving $270 member/$320 non-member/stone fee Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road Supply list online

Transform a rock into a unique stone sculpture! Choose from a variety of colors and types of stones such as Alabaster, Soapstone, African Wonderstone and even Marble. Learn design concepts, carving techniques and use of tools. Depending on size and complexity of design, finished projects may take multiple sessions.

· COR033021-1: 6 Tuesdays, March 30-May 4, 9am-noon · COR033021-2: 6 Tuesdays, March 30-May 4, 12:30-3:30pm · COR033121-1: 6 Wednesdays, March 31-May 5, 9am-noon · COR033121-2: 6 Wednesdays, March 31-May 5, 12:30-3:30pm

THEATERELIZABETH D’ONOFRIOCold Reading & Monologue StudyLevel: All $109 member/$159 non-member Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road Supply list online

As a painter prepares his canvas or a musician tunes his instrument, so must an actor prepare and tune his/her self to create art. Based on Lee Strasberg’s “Method Acting” and Stanislavsky’s “Method of Physical Action.”

· DON032921: 5 Mondays, March 29-April 26, 6:30-8:30pm

MEMBERS’ OPEN STUDIOMEMBERS’Open StudioLevel: All $10 per hour for member Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road $50 per hour non-member

Available to current members of the Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs on select days. A member must be currently enrolled in a class or have taken a class within the previous 30 days or have enrolled in a class that will begin during the next 30 days. Now through May 8:

· Open Glass: Saturdays, 9am-noon · Open Stone: Saturdays, 9am-noon · Open Clay: Saturdays, 9am-noon · Open Painting: Fridays, 9am-noon

DANCE

JILL DEMCHAKAdult TapLevel: All $59 member/$59 non-member Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road Supply list online

Join us for a fun and exhilarating hour of Tap Dancing. This class is for beginners or people who have not tapped in years—enjoy getting your rhythm back and having a great time. Limited enrollment.

Beginners— · DEM033121-1: 5 Wednesdays, March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2-3pm

Advanced Beginners— · DEM033121-2: 5 Wednesdays, March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, 3:15-4:15pm


ARTCENTERBONITA.ORG/YOUTH

YOUTH EDUCATION

We are happy to welcome the return of three favorites: Live Dance Instruction, our immensely popular Improv Lab and PlayLab productions for theatre, and Music Labs for collaborations in music.

Our friendly and easy to navigate catalog is arranged by age and is filled with exciting classes for ages 4 years old and up with more choices and flexibility than ever before. Enjoy the classes in person with a small group (10 students or less), or stay at home and keep your bunny slippers on while enjoying one of our virtual classes—whatever fits your schedule, we are here for you!

Winter/Spring Youth Classes are available now!

Sign up for Art, Music, Dance, PlayLab, Improv Lab and so much more. Many virtual and in-person options are available.

Pick up a copy of the catalog, or go online to view the complete schedule of classes.

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SPRING BREAK CAMPSMARCH 15-19

CENTERS FOR THE ARTS BONITA SPRINGS


Performing Arts Center: 10150 Bonita Beach Rd Visual Arts Center: 26100 Old 41 Rd

To register call 239.495.8989 artcenterbonita.org ·

We welcome kids ages 4-18 to take part in our innovative programming during their spring break. With fresh, new art activities during each camp session, this is the Center for kids with a creative passion. Pick the times that work best for you—join us for full-days, half-days or a mix of both throughout the week and discover the exciting learning adventures at the Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs!

Monday-Friday, March 15-19, 8am-5pm Before, Lunch and After Care available

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YOUTH EDUCATION

DANCEOur classes stand apart from others—there are no additional fees. Students can enjoy classes without the pressure of competition—we are here for people who love to dance! Our instructors are ready to guide students to success, at every skill level.

DANCE OFFERINGS—

Just Added—Ballet & Broadway: (Ages 8-13) Combining the best of Ballet and Broadway, this dynamic class offers a wide range of development as a dancer. Ballet & Broadway is a hybrid class that is extremely creative and enjoyable for the intermediate dancer. Explore the many styles of Broadway including the inspirational style of Bob Fosse through musical numbers from Chicago, West Side Story, A Chorus Line, The Lion King, Hair Spray, and more! Through these magical numbers, students learn dance steps and terminology specific to Broadway Dance.

Just Added—Hip Hop: (Ages 7-12) You asked, and we are making it happen! Our Hip-Hop class is a journey through the latest dance moves and a flashback to the early pioneers of street dancing. No need to bring your own cardboard or boombox…

Ballet Fairytales: (Ages 3-5) Specially designed for the littlest ballerinas! Reenact some of your favorite fairy tales like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty—all through the magical world of ballet.

Broadway Dance: (Ages 8+) Explore the many styles of Broadway including the inspirational style of Bob Fosse through musical numbers from Chicago, West Side Story, A Chorus Line, The Lion King, Hair Spray, and more! Through these magical numbers, students learn dance steps and terminology specific to Broadway Dance.

Jazz: (Ages 8-13) A fun and energetic class that utilizes various forms of jazz dance styles. New and innovative movements as well as some classics will be introduced. Students learn basic exercises, steps, and choreography.

Jazz/Tap: (Ages 6-10) This combination class will include jazz and tap dance styles. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of tap in a fun, upbeat atmosphere and learn to make music with their feet!

Lyrical: (Ages 7-12) Fusion of ballet, jazz and contemporary dance styles. Students learn to use music and lyrics to express emotions through dance.

Private Lessons: We now offer private lessons for our young dancers as well as adults, or the whole family! Please inquire with the Youth Education director so we can arrange dates and times that suit you. From beginner to advanced.

IMPROV LABGames · Teamwork · Acting Skills

Theatre Explorers (Ages 11+)

Through improv, theater games, scenes and monologues, students play their way to becoming confident speakers in front of a group. Life skills like teamwork, patience and listening are also subtly taught while learning improv games. Come learn techniques that actors use every day to save or enhance a scene. Have fun and gain skills that can be applied to real-life situations at home, school or in future careers.

PLAYLABPuss in Boots—5 Week Production

Theatre Explorers (All Ages)

A fun and funny fairy tale about an anthropomorphic cat who uses trickery and deceit to gain power, wealth, and the hand of a princess in marriage for his penniless and low-born master. Designed to take students through the full process of producing and acting in a play, including auditions, casting, rehearsals, blocking and a free final performance for friends and family.

INNOVATION LABRube Goldberg Machines

Innovators at play (Ages 6-9)

In this class, inspired by engineer and inventor Rube Goldberg, students will cooperatively engineer and design their very own mesmerizing cause/effect sequences and silly ideas! Learn about various machine elements and how to combine them to make mind-boggling, low-tech mechanisms using everyday objects.

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26100 Old 41 RoadBonita Springs, FL 34135

MISSION STATEMENT“The Centers for the Arts of Bonita Springs is committed to enrich the culture of our diverse community by providing opportunities for artistic expression, education and appreciation in a supportive and nurturing environment.”

Directors Circle ..........$1000 Contributors Circle ..... $600 Patron Circle ................ $300 Family ........................... $115

Individual ....................... $85K-12 Teacher .................. $50Student (age 15-17) ....... $25

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VISUAL ARTS CENTER OFFICE Monday-Saturday ..................................................... 9am-5pm

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER OFFICE Monday-Friday ........................................................ 9am-5pm

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PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Monday-Friday ........................................................ 9am-5pm

Chairwoman ........................................................... Patt SuwynVice Chair ..........................................................Fred WeinmanImmediate Past Chairman............................... Don ThomsonSecretary ...............................................................Amy RussianTreasurer ......................................................... Carol OsterhoutAssistant Treasurer ............................................ Marion HaleyAssistant Treasurer .................................................Joan Dixon

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Intuitive Abstract Drawing & Painting I

Medium: Acrylics & Drawing Media Level: All with experience

Monday-Tuesday, March 8-9, 9am-4pm $350 Member/$400 Non-Member*

THERESA GIRARD

Intuitive Abstract Drawing & Painting II

Medium: Acrylics Prerequisite: Intuitive Drawing & Painting I or approval of artist

Thursday-Friday, March 11-12, 9am-4pm $350 Member/$400 Non-Member*

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