Artist Spotlight - Kate Carney
Stealing Inspiration
At McRae Art Studios, we were thrilled that Full Sail University Film student, Mikeith Campbell (@dreamersguildproductions), chose to interview several of our Member Artists for his documentary short, Stealing Inspiration: Artists’ Views on Challenges, Finding Inspiration, and Stealing Ideas. He asked us to reflect on Picasso’s famous quote: “Good artists borrow, great artists steal.” But his broader mission was to help up-and-coming artists hear from established professional artists about the way external inspirations influence their work consciously and unconsciously.
In addition to this 7-minute video, he hopes to produce an extended cut, with interviews from other McRae Artists and additional reflections on this rich topic.
Mikeith was born in Cleveland, Ohio. As a child, he was involved in many different forms of artistic expression, including choir and performing in numerous plays and productions. Though he had always loved film, like many artists, fear and lack of educational opportunities led him to get a Business Administration degree. But his love of cameras and visual productions continued to grow, until three years ago he and his family made the big leap to come to Orlando, Florida so he could attend Full Sail University. He is working toward a BA in Film, and the experience he’s gained has helped clarify his mission. He loves storytelling and the film documentary genre. His overall goal is to inspire and motivate artists of this generation and the next. Keith is married with three kids and an AKC registered Sharpei named Kiara.
Artist Spotlight - John Whipple
Artist Spotlight - Chris Carr
Follow Chris on Instagram at @chriscarrfineartphotography. Check out his website: www.chriscarrfineart.com.
Artist Spotlight - Donne Bitner
Follow Donne on Instagram at @donnebitner. Check out her website: www.donnebitner.com for a full list of galleries who carry her work.
Artist Spotlight - Cindy A. Anderson
Follow her on Instagram at: @cindyandersonartist and on Facebook at: Original Artwork
Check out her website (www.cindyanderson.com) or her Etsy shop:
Artist Spotlight - Brian Miller
McRae's 8x10 Sale Returns Aug. 10, 2022
McRae Art Studios will bring back its popular 8x10 Sale on Wednesday, Aug. 10.
The event will offer more than 100 creations by McRae artists for sale at $100 each. The lively event at Central Florida’s oldest and largest artist collective gives community members a chance to acquire affordable, original art works from prominent local artists. The sale features unframed paintings, drawings and photographs measuring 8 by 10 inches, as well as sculptures and ceramics up to 10 inches.
All proceeds from the sale help McRae to improve the studio complex and open the facility to the public for special events.
Schedule:
6:30 p.m. – Doors open
7 p.m. – Preview of art
7:45 p.m. – Sale
The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available.
McRae Art Studios Spring Open House
McRae Art Studios Spring Open House Set for April 1 & 2
Orlando, Fla., [DATE] 2022 – Art lovers are invited to spring for art at McRae Art Studios’ annual Spring Open House on April 1 & 2. Studio doors will be open for the event from 6-9 p.m. each night. The annual event at Central Florida’s largest and oldest artist studio group is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
McRae’s Spring Open House gives art collectors and gift-givers a unique opportunity to browse the studios of 22 artists, visit with the artists and purchase original art. Artworks include paintings, drawings, photographs, mixed media, sculpture, and pottery.
PHOTOS:
“Two Monkeys”, 24” x 24”, mixed media, Marty Whipple.
“Arabesque”, 30” x 40”, oil, Robert Ross.
“Jezabelle”, 36” x 48”, acrylic, Martha Jo Mahoney.
You Are Invited to our 2020 Nopenhouse!
We love our traditional Fall Open House…AND…we love you too. With an abundance of caution, we will offer a different sort of Open House.
Please come by and visit us by appointment during our first-ever, not an Open House (Nopenhouse) McRae Art Studios Exclusive Shopping Days from November 14 through December 8, 2020.
• Restricted visitors in the building will provide special private shopping just for you.
• Special sales
• Technique demonstrations
Check out the Art for Sale page for previews of the latest work from our McRae Artists!
Please contact your favorite McRae artist directly or through our website to set up a time to visit the studios and perhaps pick up something wonderful and new to take home and make your holidays brighter! Hope to see you soon!
Preview of Work at the McRae Art Studios Online Auction: August 28-30
Here’s a preview of Christine Peloquin’s work to be featured at the
McRae Art Studios’s C-Note + / Eight x Ten Inches of Art / A Unique ONLINE AUCTION
August 28, 7pm Friday to August 30, 7pm Sunday
Don’t miss this opportunity to take home affordable 8 x 10 inch works of original art from McRae Art Studios artists. More than 100- 8x10 inch 2D and 3D works of art available for sale. Art works include paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, ceramics and jewelry. The lively event at Central Florida’s oldest and largest artist collective gives the community a chance to take home a great work of art!
As in the previous two years, the event will offer original art works by present McRae artists for sale at $100 each. Online bidders will have a chance to bid on art works in increments of $10, with a buy now option for $250. Free and safe pick up at McRae Art Studios, 1000 Arlington St Orlando, FL 32805 will be available, as well as free delivery to Flamingo Framing if you wish to get your art framed with them. There will be great discounts for pieces purchased at this event! Shipping options will also be available on the auction site. Previews of art work to come!
Schedule:
Bidding begins August 28 at 7pm Friday night and ends August 30 at 7pm Sunday night.
McRae Art Studios’s C-Note + / Eight x Ten Inches of Art / A Unique ONLINE AUCTION
Future Events
McRae Art Studios’s C-Note + / Eight x Ten Inches of Art / A Unique ONLINE AUCTION
August 28, 7pm Friday to August 30, 7pm Sunday
Don’t miss this opportunity to take home affordable 8 x 10 inch works of original art from McRae Art Studios artists. More than 100- 8x10 inch 2D and 3D works of art available for sale. Art works include paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, ceramics and jewelry. The lively event at Central Florida’s oldest and largest artist collective gives the community a chance to take home a great work of art!
As in the previous two years, the event will offer original art works by present McRae artists. Online bidders will have a chance to bid on art works at a starting bid of $100 then in increments of $10, with a buy now option for $250. Free and safe pick up at McRae Art Studios, 1000 Arlington St Orlando, FL 32805 will be available, as well as free delivery to Flamingo Framing if you wish to get your art framed with them. There will be great discounts for pieces purchased at this event! Shipping options will also be available on the auction site. Previews of art work to come!
Schedule:
Bidding begins August 28 at 7pm Friday night and ends August 30 at 7pm Sunday night.
Spring Open House ART AUCTION ONLINE on May 16, 2020 4 to 8 pm Saturday
McRae’s Spring Open House has been cancelled for this year and we, the artists, are so disappointed. We may not be able to meet you all in person but we can still sell you art in a safe way! Each McRae artist has 3 pieces up for sale in our new online auction (at reduced retail prices!). Our auction event runs from 4pm to 8pm on Saturday, May 16th. Pick up of each piece will be conducted safely as a drive thru pick up in the McRae Arts Studios parking lot at 1000 Arlington St, Orlando 32805. Or we could ship it to you! Payment and pickup/shipping arrangements for the art will be determined between each winning bid and each respective artist.
Hop onto our Spring 2020 Auction album and click on each piece to check it out. If you see something you love place your bid under that art piece in the comments. Then, if you have placed a bid, please private message that artist with your email address or phone number. The winning bidders will be contacted after 8pm on Saturday.
Please remember that these sales are directly supporting artists during very tough financial times. Thank you so much for your support!
Happy bidding! Click here to start bidding at 4pm Saturday;
https://www.facebook.com/pg/McraeArtStudios/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2874766785911845
Art from home!
Just pretend you’re at an art festival! The weather is lovely for porch sitting and viewing art online. If you see something that inspires you, click the photo and it will link to that artist’s website!
Studio Available!
We have an opening at McRae Art Studios. The available studio is 15.5’x10.5’ (160 sq. ft.), available for April 1, 2020 occupancy, $345 a month. Applications are due by March 10. Juried selection and announcement will be March 15.
Applications due by March 10.
Juried selection and announcement on March 15.
Applicants will need to provide submit the following to Jamieson Thomas, jamiesonthomasart@gmail.com :
Name:
Address:
Email:
Bio:
Artist Statement:
Website or 6 Images:
Questions:
1. Why are you interested in having a studio at McRae?
2. How many days a week do you plan to be at McRae working on your art?
3. Have you exhibited or shown your work publically (eg. gallery, art fair, online, other) If yes, please describe. If no, how do you plan to explose your work to the public?
4. What aspect or focus of your art do you hope to have made the most progress on a year from now?
McRae artists admit new members through a juried selection process, ensuring high artistic quality and diversity with artists in various stages in their careers. Our members will vote on candidates after reviewing bio, artist statement, artwork samples or website.
A response by March 10, 2020 would be greatly appreciated.
Fall Open House
We enjoyed seeing everyone that came out for Fall Open House! See you in 2020 at our Spring Open House. Happy Holidays!
a cozy corner of the gallery just before Fall Open House
McRae Art Studios Receives 2019 Best of Orlando Award!
McRae Art Studios has been selected for the 2019 Best of Orlando Award in the Art Studio category by the Orlando Award Program.
Each year, the Orlando Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Orlando area a great place to live, work and play.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2019 Orlando Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Orlando Award Program and data provided by third parties.
About Orlando Award Program
The Orlando Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Orlando area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.
The Orlando Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.
SOURCE: Orlando Award Program
CONTACT:
Orlando Award Program
Email: PublicRelations@company-notifications-2019.com
URL: http://www.company-notifications-2019.com
8x10s Still Available!!
$100 each for these 8x10s! Contact noreen.coup@gmail.com to purchase.
