Art beat

A look back at Sarasota's art history

By MARY ANN MARGER, Times Art Critic

© St. Petersburg Times, published July 7, 2000

SARASOTA'S BEST - Everett Shinn, Jon Corbino, Julio de Diego, Richard Anuszkiewicz, Syd Solomon, Philip Guston, Ben Stahl, Jimmy Ernst, Hilton Leech, John Chamberlain -- it reads like an art history book, but all were part of Sarasota's vibrant art scene during much of the 20th century. The artists are the subject of "Multiple Visions: A History of Art in Sarasota," opening with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Selby Gallery, Ringling School of Art and Design. The director's tour is at noon Monday at the gallery. Marcia Corbino shares reminiscences at Selby Public Library at noon July 17. Summer gallery hours through Aug. 18 are noon to 4 p.m. weekdays. All events and the gallery are free. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, one-half block east of 2700 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; (941) 359-7563.

GULFPORT WALK - Highlights along Gulfport's monthly First Friday gallery walk tonight include Jon Swift's copper works at Studio Seven Lamps and Antiques and the closing reception for the Millennium Pride Exhibition at Positive Expressions across the street. The scene is the galleries south of 28th Avenue on Beach Boulevard from 6 to 10 p.m. Eat, drink, listen to music and catch a trolley ride. Free. (727) 321-0830.

HOT SUMMER SHOW II - The second of Clayton Galleries' trio of summer shows featuring gallery artists opens Wednesday and continues through Aug. 12. On view are works by noted Florida artists including Billie Hightower, Lynn Davison, George Pappas and Jeff Whipple. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Free. 4105 S MacDill Ave., Tampa; (813) 831-3753.

Applauding business in the arts

Nominations are open for the 2000 Business in the Arts awards, sponsored by the Tampa Bay Business Committee for the Arts Inc. The award honors businesses and individual business volunteers whose exemplary support has had a significant impact on bay area arts and culture. The period covered is Sept. 1, 1999, to Sept. 1, 2000. Self-nominations are welcome.

The winners will be announced and honored in a gala ceremony Nov. 15 at the Hyatt Regency Westshore, Tampa.

For a nomination form, contact the TBBCA Office, P.O. Box 559, Tampa, FL 33601-0559; call (813) 221-2787. Deadline is Sept. 1.

Fame game

Tampa photographer Maida Millan illustrated the front and back covers of a new novel, In the Shadow of Gleam, by South Florida author Arles Carballo.

Competition for artists

Palm Harbor Arts, Crafts and Music Festival, Dec. 2, 3. 26th annual outdoor show. Prospectus: Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 1151 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor, FL 34683; (727) 784-4287. Deadline: Sept. 1.

Ongoing and upcoming

July 22, 23 -- Cool Art Show, 13th annual outside-in show of the Professional Association of Visual Artists. Free. Activity Center, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg; (727) 556-0550.