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Our Messed Up Priorities

I wrote this in response on Huffingtonpost.com in reference to a yet another infant fatality caused by a dog.

“Welcome to america land of dog worship and child neglect. It is well known that charities for animals raise far more money than charities for children. People are always encouraged to donate to help animals, but how many kids who disappear or abused while in…

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Added by Sandra Monday on May 22, 2012 at 8:52am — No Comments

FineArtReps.com Welcomes Jessilyn Park to our Family!

Jessily Park, an Orlando FL Artists, joined the AffectArt.org and FineArtReps.com Family today. http://www.facebook.com/JessilynParkArt please vist her page for more info on Jessi. Here art has a unique flare and it’s certain…

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Added by Boone Fowler, PMP on May 14, 2012 at 8:46pm — No Comments

Looking for space to hold our Spin on Cancer fundraiser for cancer research where vinyl meets art.

We are looking for donated space to hold our Spin on Cancer fundraiser. Please respond with any places you can recommend we host our event. Preferably donated.

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Added by Tamara West on May 7, 2012 at 2:49pm — No Comments

Call to Artists - Spin on Cancer

We're excited to announce a unique event where we will be converting vinyl into cancer fighting dollars. We're selling our entire record collections & also ART created from vinyl. 100% of the sale will go to the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute.

ARTISTS:…

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Added by Tamara West on May 7, 2012 at 2:39pm — No Comments

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Added by Saint Genevieve on May 6, 2012 at 11:41pm — No Comments

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Added by Saint Genevieve on May 5, 2012 at 9:45pm — No Comments

Call to Local Artist!

We want to know more about you!

ArtFiend.org is here!! Dedicated to highlighting the amazing local talent Orlando and surrounding areas have to offer.

If you're interested in having ArtFiend follow your work and events get in touch with us using the contact form located at http://artfiend.org

Added by Sharon on April 22, 2012 at 1:04pm — No Comments

Why yes, I am still alive. Holy crap.

Its been a while since Ive been on this thing. Allow me to explain why.

1. Found out I had heart problems and took a lil trip to the hospital.

2. My ex and I opened a gallery that surprisingly did very well despite what certain lame haired rejects have to say about it. Grow up or throw up.

3. I met someone else, fell in love and left the ex.

4. Thus being the reason AND ONLY reason why I closed my gallery. It was something we went into together and it's something…

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Added by Lindsey Rukkus on April 21, 2012 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

GRAPHIC NOVEL, BOOK COVER, AND COMIC ILLUSTRATORS CALL TO ARTISTS!

On the fourth Friday of each month from 6-9PM, downtown Sanford hosts The Sanford Art Walk, a gallery tour around town. Join us on May 25^th as we feature Central Florida artists in a gallery setting.

In conjunction with the Art Walk, The Historic Sanford Welcome…

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Added by Lauren Patterson on April 19, 2012 at 3:15pm — No Comments

art party in maitland

YES!!LETS HAVE AN ARTPARTY IN MAITLAND SOON!!WINE AND CHIPS PROVIDED!CAN BRING YOUR OWN FOOD AND DRINK!AND EXTRA CLOTHES IF YOU WANT TO TRY SOME DRIP ART ACTION PAINTING A LA JACKSON POLLOCK!!WE HAVE LOTS OF PAINT BUT YOU CAN BRING SOME TOO!THRIFT STORES HAVE PICS WE CAN PAINT OVER-USUALLY $5-$10!!!!BRING ONE IF YOU WANT!!WILL BE MEMORABLE!!BRING YOUR CAMERA IF YOU WANT!!!REPLY FOR DETAILS!! JOHN

Added by john f serio on April 17, 2012 at 8:43am — No Comments

It's a "SNAP" To Project a 3D Image on the KRESS Building - See for Yourself!

Added by David Wheeler on April 13, 2012 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment

Refresh: Spring Art Sale (TWO DAY ART SALE)

Refresh is a two day art sale to be held at Orange Studios on Sat. April 21st and Sun.…

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Added by Alya Poplawsky on April 11, 2012 at 2:02pm — No Comments

On Language

Landscapes: The Wideshot

Landscapes at their best should be as tracking shots. The viewer's eye the camera -- moving from one point of emphasis to another, unable to grasp the composition as a whole with one simple glance. By doing this you are introducing time to what was simply space.…

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Added by Daniel Watkins on March 31, 2012 at 1:41pm — No Comments

Lexicon

Cock-core: any art that serves as an affirmation of one's own cock.

Added by Daniel Watkins on March 31, 2012 at 9:28am — No Comments

Plein Air Painting and the Winter Park Paint Out

En plein air is a French expression meaning "in the open air," and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist’s subject in full view. Plein air artists capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light, color and movement into their works.

Artists have long painted outdoors, but in the mid-1800s painting landscapes and other scenes on location finally became practical due to two important inventions: paints in…

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Added by Michelle Martino on March 30, 2012 at 12:01pm — No Comments

The Incredible Rock City Band

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL50060B88ED577BD4

...in the early 80's american bluesman Billy Jones was the lead guitarist for an outstanding group of touring musicians who called themselves 'The Incredible Rock City Band'. ...this song is taken from…

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Added by billy jones bluez on March 28, 2012 at 5:18pm — No Comments

Sanford Police Department Sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How could they have let Zimmerman go for killing a child who did nothing wrong just because he was black?! I'm so mad I can hardly type, I can't believe this supreme jerk is still out on the streets while they send pot smokers to jail. AGGHHH I'm sooooooo pissed off! Here is my comment on Orlando Sentinel and it was in response to all the backwards typical kkk neo-nazi southern white trash mindset comments that are so typical of Orlando Sentinel. This castle law is just more…

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Added by Sandra Monday on March 20, 2012 at 10:39am — No Comments

Mad Cow Theatre Announces Auditions for Next to Normal

Mad Cow Theatre is holding musical auditions by appointment only for Next to Normal book, lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt running June 8 - July 8, 2012. They are looking for an ensemble company of 6 professional singers with strong rock voices. Bob Brandenburg is directing, John Mason, musical director. A cast breakdown is available at,…

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Added by David Wheeler on March 19, 2012 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Gwen Jorgensen in the Draft Legal Challenge

"U.S. triathlete Gwen Jorgensen competes during the swim portion of the second annual Draft Legal Challenge in Clermont, Florida March 3, 2012. Jorgensen, who completed her first competitive triathlon in Clermont just two years ago, qualified for the 2012 Olympic Games with a runner-up finish at the 2011 London ITU World Championship Series triathlon. REUTERS/Octavian Cantilli (UNITED STATES)"

Please visit my blog to read my take on the whole…

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Added by Octavian Cantilli on March 12, 2012 at 4:36pm — No Comments

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Added by Victoria Cerrone on March 6, 2012 at 3:42pm — No Comments