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LOOKING FOR A MUSICAL INTERLUDE?
We’ve the answer!
Saturdays,
 April 20, May 18
 
 2:30 TO 4 PM
SHADE TREE BAND 
ARBOR DAY IMAGE LOGOdownload 
 
FEATURING:
David Norden on guitar, harmonica, and vocal
Will Ellis on base and vocal
Bunny Hand…vocal
 
WHERE?
Cedar Key Welcome Center
Second Street

 
 
THE BAND
Since Mach 2003, Bunny, Will, and David have been singing and playing rich music together under Florida Shade Trees.
 
THE MUSIC
When asked what kind of music Shade Tree plays, the answer is, “songs we like!” That includes singer/songwriter work from the 1950s through the 1970s. And some are older, some are newer.
 
YOUTUBE PREVIEW
 
Click here for a view:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rM-7Xa4GQ0
 
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OFCA OLD FLORIDA CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS
2024  AWARD WINNERS
2024 April 8
 
2024 Winners
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OFCA OFCA BEST OF SHOW 
AWARD WINNER
2024 April 8
 
Paul Henry Devoti, Ceramics, Wake Forest, NC
 
IMG 3248Pictured here, from left to right, are Best of Show Winner Paul Henry Devoti and his daughter, President of the Cedar Key Arts Center Marci Wilcox, and Event Coordinator Bev Ringneberg. 
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FESTIVAL PARKING 2024
2024 April 3 
 
Art Festival Parking 2024
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CKAC 2CEDAR KEY ARTS CENTER
MEMBERS ART SALE
2024 April 3 
 
 
The Cedar Key Arts Center popular “Members Art Sale” returns. This sale offers those “one-of-a-kind finds.” Cedar Key Arts Center members have the opportunity to participate in this beginning of summer fundraiser by offering art, crafts, art equipment and supplies. There are no garage sale items or production items as part of the sale. Items are priced to sell and go to their new homes!Picture1

Cedar Key Arts Center members wishing to participate in the sale may drop off items beginning Monday 4/ 24 and Tuesday 4/25. If you are not a member of the arts center and wish to participate, please visit our website, www.cedarkeyartscenter.org for a membership application. The sale opens on Saturday, April 29 and will end on May 31. The sale is in the Cedar Key Arts Center gallery, above the Keyhole co-op at 457 2nd Street, Cedar Key. The Keyhole and Gallery are open 7 days a week from 10 am to 5pm.

CEDAR KEY ARTS CENTER GALLERY OPENING..THIS SATURDAY
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LOOKING FOR A MUSICAL INTERLUDE?
We’ve the answer!
Saturdays,
March 23, April 20, May 18
 
 2:30 TO 4 PM
SHADE TREE BAND 
ARBOR DAY IMAGE LOGOdownload 
 
FEATURING:
David Norden on guitar, harmonica, and vocal
Will Ellis on base and vocal
Bunny Hand…vocal
 
WHERE?
Cedar Key Welcome Center
Second Street

 
 
THE BAND
Since Mach 2003, Bunny, Will, and David have been singing and playing rich music together under Florida Shade Trees.
 
THE MUSIC
When asked what kind of music Shade Tree plays, the answer is, “songs we like!” That includes singer/songwriter work from the 1950s through the 1970s. And some are older, some are newer.
 
YOUTUBE PREVIEW
 
Click here for a view:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rM-7Xa4GQ0
 
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CKAC 2CEDAR KEY ARTS CENTER SCULPTURE GARDEN IS GETTING READY
FOR THE 60TH ANNUAL SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL APRIL 6 & 7
2024 March 18
 
If you haven't stopped by the CKAC Sculpture Garden lately, it's worth the trip. Local artists have painted colorful wooden fish and created creative glass mosaic pavers to adorn the garden for the Old Florida Celebration of the Arts coming up in a couple of weeks. Colorful flags made by Nancy Hansen will be added soon to finish the project.
MAR I8 CKAC SCULPTURE
 
 
The artwork was created at two recent "pop-up" workshops. After the festival artists can pick up their creations and take them home or donate them to the Arts Center for future use or sale at the May Member Artists Sale. Stop by, sit down and enjoy!
 
 
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JOIN THE FUN AND SUPPORT THE FESTIVAL ...APRIL 6 AND 7
2024 March 9 
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SEEKS ARTIST TO PAINT
CLAM SCULPTURES...
APPLICAIONS DUE SOON!
2024 jANUARY 18
 
 
WHO: A fun, educational and public art trail throughout Cedar Key and its surrounding area (in the future) is being developed with funding from the Levy County Visitors Bureau and support of the City of Cedar Key, University of Florida/IFAS, Cedar Key Aquaculture Association, and Cedar Key Art Center. Currently, six fiberglass clam sculptures are being manufactured by IconPoly (see https://iconpolystudio.com/). Each clam will have a fact plaque with information about the clam’s ecological and economic benefits to our coastal waters and will recognize the theme of the clam, artist, and sponsors.

WHERE: Four of the clam sculptures will be located at City properties: 1) City Hall (new), 2) Chamber of Commerce, 3) City Park, and 4) Cemetery Point Park. Other locations are the UF Nature Coast Biological Station and Cedar Key School.

WHAT: Dimensions of clam sculpture are: 4’ x 3’ x 1.5’ in thickness (depth). Each will be placed on a fiberglass pedestal about 6-8” in height and 3 feet in width (see oyster sculpture). The outside of the clam shell will be painted by the Cedar Key Arts Center using natural color tones.

The inside of the clam shell will be decorated by local artists with these suggested themes for City locations: 1) natural, 2) Native Americans and shell middens (mounds), 3) coastal environment and marine life, and 4) work skiff with baskets of clams. Acrylic paint is to be used.

WHEN: If you are interested, submit a sketch of one or more of the themes listed above along with your contact information to the Cedar Key Arts Center, P.O. Box 949, Cedar Key, FL 32625 by February 29, 2024. Sculptures are to arrive in Cedar Key sometime in late March and selected artists are expected to begin work then and complete within 30 days. An honorarium of $400 will be provided to each artist.
 Artist Solicitation Flyer Clam Sculptures Rev2 1
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION

CKAC 2CEDAR KKEY ARTS CENTER OPENING…
THIS SATURDAY EVENING…
5 TTO 7
2024 February 21, 2024
 
Cindy Burkett, Collage, Main Gallery
 
Seahorse Key Experience Exhibit in Members’ Gallery
 
Opening Reception, Saturday 2/24/24; 5-7 pm
 
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SONGFARMERS OF CEDAR KEY...2024

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Around the globe, SongFarmers chapters promote local musical activities.  Currently, over 90 chapters operate in the United States. The basic idea is to return “front porch pickin” to communities.

The Cedar Key Chapter of SongFarmers was established in January of 2020, the sixth chapter to be established in Florida.  They focus on acoustic stringed instruments: guitar, bass, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, Dobro, etc. No brass nor drums are appropriate.

Now and every Sunday afternoon, musicians and the public interested in playing or listening to acoustical music will meet at 2 pm until 4 pm at the City Park pavilion.  In inclement weathe, the group meets in the Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall.

Each Friday prior to each Sunday’s performance, Songfarmers will alert musicians and the audience of possible cancellations on its Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1086041165084357/?ref=group_header

There is no charge for either the musicians or audience, according to local resident John Thalacker, founder of the Cedar Key chapter. Anyone may attend, regardless of skill level or age.

MAR 3 SONGFARMERS

 

 
CKAC 2CEDAR KEY ARTS CENTER
"FEATHERED FRIENDS" APPLICATIONS DUE...OPENING FEBRUARY 3
2024 January 27 
 
 
Just a reminder to all artists, applications for submissions for the February Open Show, ‘Feathered Friends” are now available. Entries must be dropped off at the Cedar Key Arts Center by 12 noon Tuesday January 30th. Applications may be found on the website www.cedarkeyartscenter.org or in the gallery.

The Arts Center Open Shows always showcase how talented Cedar Key can be! Every art medium is represented as well as a few new artistic endeavors. Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places and honorable mention. The show will open February 3, with an opening reception from 5 pm to 7 pm and run through February 19.

The galleries are located upstairs from the Keyhole Artists co-op, 457 Second Street in Cedar Key. Both galleries are open daily 10 am to 4 pm, seven days a week.
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SONGFARMERS OF CEDAR KEY...2024

2024 January 27 

Around the globe, SongFarmers chapters promote local musical activities.  Currently, over 90 chapters operate in the United States. The basic idea is to return “front porch pickin” to communities.

The Cedar Key Chapter of SongFarmers was established in January of 2020, the sixth chapter to be established in Florida.  They focus on acoustic stringed instruments: guitar, bass, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, Dobro, etc. No brass nor drums are appropriate.

Now and every Sunday afternoon, musicians and the public interested in playing or listening to acoustical music will meet at 2 pm until 4 pm at the City Park pavilion.  In inclement weathe, the group meets in the Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall.

Each Friday prior to each Sunday’s performance, Songfarmers will alert musicians and the audience of possible cancellations on its Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1086041165084357/?ref=group_header

There is no charge for either the musicians or audience, according to local resident John Thalacker, founder of the Cedar Key chapter. Anyone may attend, regardless of skill level or age.

MAR 3 SONGFARMERS

 

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THE HIGHWAYMEN ARTWORK TO BE SHOWN IN ARTS CENTER...PROCEEDS TO CHILDREN'S ART PROGRAM
2023 January 4


On Friday evening, January 19, the Arts Center will be featuring the original artwork of some of Florida's most well known Highwaymen. These paintings are on loan to us for one night only thanks to the generosity of several local residents.
 
In addition, the casual social event will feature the artwork of young Cedar Key School artists who are learning about this iconic art style. This catered event is the primary fundraiser for the Children's Art Programs sponsored by the Arts Center including the Elementary and Teen Summer Art Program, Art in the Park at festivals, Shark Sewing Club, and purchase of art supplies for the Cedar Key School. Thanks to our sponsors Norm & Janice Fugate and Noel Garcia, Dead Fish Hook Co.
 
Tickets are on sale now at the Cedar Keyhole Artist Co-op and from Arts Center Board Members ($25/each). We will also be at the Post Office on Saturday, January 6 at 11 - noon (weather permitting) or contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
 
 
JAN 4 HIGHWAYMENT POSTER  
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CKAC 22024 DESIGN CONTEST WINNER
2024 January 9


Nancy Connors from New Smyrna Beach, Florida, has been named the winner of the 2024 Old Florida Celebration of the Arts Design Contest. Over two dozen entries in a variety of mediums were submitted in response to this year’s theme, Feathered Friends. Although the decision was not easy, the Old Florida Celebration of the Arts Working Committee chose Nancy’s piece, Blue Heron, because they felt it best represented the theme and the small island community of Cedar Key, in addition to being the perfect choice for promoting the festival April 6 & 7, 2024.

 WHO ARE THESE LOWELL TRIO MEMBERS?
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John Lowell has been performing in the Mountain West for more than 40 years. He’s toured the world with his bands Kane’s River, Wheelhoss, Deep River, Growling Old Men, and the John Lowell Band. John is a triple threat – songwriter, singer and guitarist, and his smooth voice is featured on many albums.
His most recent recording, “She’s Leaving Cheyenne” was nominated for four awards by the International Western Music Association and won “Working Cowboy Song of the Year” for his song “Angus Mackenzie.” The song features a melancholy and regretful Scotsman who sees being a cowboy isn’t all it was cracked up to be. Lowell spent some of his early years in Montana as a working cowboy and has a love of stories about the American West.

JOHN LOWELL TRIO PERFORMS AT
CEDAR KEY ARTS CENTER
2024 January 4
 
The trio will bring a tight mix of bluegrass, Americana, and blues music to the stage.    www.JohnLowell.com 
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START YOUR YEAR WITH THE CEDAR KEY ARTS CENTER...JANUARY 6
2023 December 15
 
The New Year will be here before you know it! The Cedar Key Arts Center has a wonderful gallery exhibit to start the year off right. The Main Gallery will feature Acrylic Artist Donna Leeward. Some may know Donna as Bill Robert’s daughter. Donna’s show “Florida Highways and Byways will showcase some of Florida in Donna’s amazing style.
 
In the Members Gallery Deb Bloomberg- Mann, will offer a look at the “Glass of the Sea”. Deb creates fused glass artwork with her own level of humor and quirk.
 
Both Galleries will open on Saturday, January 6, with an opening reception from 5pm to 7pm. The Galleries are located upstairs from the Keyhole Artists co-op, 457 2nd Street in Cedar Key. Both galleries are open daily 10 am to 4 pm, 7 days a week.

CHIEF THEATER
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET AT THE CHIEF THEATRE
2023 November 11
The Christmas classic "Miracle on 34th Street" comes to life at the Chief Theatre. When a department store Santa claims he’s the real Kris Kringle, his case gets taken to court. One little girl’s belief makes all the difference in the ‘miracle.' Adapted into films in 1947 and 1994, the movies have become an enduring family favorite.

CEDAR KEY ARTS CENTER OPEENING
2023 October 29
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CKAC 2CEDAR KEY ARTS CENTER

2023  September 27

The Cedar Key Arts Center will be hosting a tribute to Catherine Graham Christie during the month of October 2023. Catherine is the Cedar Key Arts Center Founder and Benefactor. Christie, a retired Canadian art teacher and multi-talented artist, co-founded the Cedar Key Artist Co-op in 1977 to provide an outlet for creative people in Cedar Key. The Cedar Key Arts Center, Inc. was founded in 1994 thanks to her creativity, generosity, and vision. This exhibit will showcase her artistic talents.

Grace Lord, a Cedar Key Photographer, will be featured in the Members Gallery. Grace’s nature photography offers a glimpse into personalities and whimsy that nature can provide. Cathy Christie and Grace Lord’s show opens September 30 and runs through October 27, 2023.

The Cedar Key Arts Center Gallery is located at 457  Second Street in Cedar Key. Gallery Hours are 10 am until 5 pm, seven days a week.

For more information on the Cedar Key Arts Center, please visit our website at www.cedarkeyartscenter.org
 
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OFCA

OLD FLORIDA CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS... NOTE TO ARTISTS

2023 August 23

Dear Artists,

We hope you’ve had a great summer and are planning to apply for the 2024 Old Florida Celebration of the Arts (OFCA) in Cedar Key, April 6 and 7.  Applications are open now via Zapplications.org.  Thank you if you have already applied.

We are happy to announce that the OFCA was named in Sunshine Artist’s 200 Best for the second year in a row (#69 this year to be exact). As you may know, this survey focuses solely on artist show revenue and will be published this fall (www.sunshineartist.com).