While this has been a challenging time for our City, the Nation and the World, I hope everyone is doing well, staying healthy, and trying to remain positive.  Orlando artists are resilient, and this is a time when we need creative people for hope and healing. The Downtown Arts District has been working to provide digital content on social media, keep creating while at home program and last week's virtual art reception on Facebook Live.  Thanks to our staff member Ha'Ani Hogan and our…

Orlando Call to Artists for Miami Art Week

The Downtown Arts District is in the process of applying for exhibition space at Aqua Art Miami 2019 and pleased to accept applications for…

“Writing” is not an unfamiliar topic in recent days. We know the importance of writing and how we are facing to finish. Academic writing, content/article writing, etc. are scheduled as compulsory task and those who have poor knowledge are struggling with it. How to write high quality content? What are the tips we have to consider? These are the doubtful questions in front of us. Discuss the following rules for writing good content.…

FAVO: Art on The Fifth of July

Independence Week peaks at FAVO -- Faith Arts Village Orlando -- from 5 to 9 pm on Friday, July 5, 2019.  Bring a date, your dog or your mama to this FREE, family-friendly art party and open house!  Tour dozens of artists’ studios, browse vendor stalls, enjoy live music, and hobnob with…

I live in a role of housewives where other “career” women treat us like losers. Never mind the fact that it took a female aka a mother to give up their body to get them there. Homemakers are treated as a “LOSER” class to do so. I just experienced this with my 18 yr old daughter who just graduated high school. I finally confronted the ex-mother-in-law who abused me for nearly ten years. Instead of celebrating that my daughter graduated Magna C** Laude, whom I homeschooled for five years, she…

I think artist are underrated and don't get the respect that they deserve. Art is a talent and not everyone can draw. It takes time to create art.

Who is your favorite artist? and Why?  

This year marks the Sweet 16 of the Global Peace Film Festival. To recognize this, the Global Peace Film Festival, in partnership with the Downtown Arts District, is proud to present a photographic exhibit of a collection of images of special moments in the life of Madiba, from his inauguration, meeting special people and spending time with his beloved family at home.

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FAVO: PARTY FORTH IN MAY

What better way to celebrate the 4^th of May than with a fun, FREE evening at FAVO? Faith Arts Village Orlando is the place where The City Beautiful’s best and brightest gather for art parties…

Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society Inc., a non-profit educational organization, is hosting Show April 6th, 7th & 8th, 2018 at the Florida National Guard Armory, 2809 S. Fern Creek Ave., Orlando, FL 32806. Show time: Fri. 1pm-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. Venders offering minerals, beads, gemstones, jewelry, fossils, artifacts, cabochons, etc. Silent Auction-Door Prizes-Demonstrations-Scavenger Hunt-Family Activities. Admission: Adults $5, Kids…

Going back to a wonderful site, just added new paintings and ceramic sculpture.

check it out...it's mostly going to be poetry and art, I'm sick of politics...especially identity politics, I hate that stuff the most. 

https://www.minds.com/sandraleemonday777

Winner in 2016

Downtown Orlando local businesses and organizations will celebrate the holiday spirit this year by participating in Deck the Downtown 2017. Also known as Deck the DTO, this program is a collaborative effort between the Downtown Arts District, Downtown Orlando Partnership, Church Street…