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Call to Female Artists: Florida Keys Women’s Art Exhibition Returns to the Key West Museum of Art & History

1/3/2023

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Key West Art & Historical Society is reviving its popular juried art exhibition, “From a Woman’s Hand,” and invites Florida Keys women to apply.  The exhibit in the Key West Museum of Art & History’s Bumpus Gallery will feature paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, prints, textiles, and ceramics created by female artists.  There will be a special opening reception for the artists and the public on February 24, 2023, with the show running from that date through April 16.


Drawn entirely from the Florida Keys community, the exhibit illuminates the remarkable achievements of women artists who have been marginalized for centuries.  Gender bias is less obvious today, but contemporary women artists still face many barriers and disparities, as well as continual underrepresentation in museum collections and exhibitions worldwide.  Arts community leaders Jane Grannis, Martha Resk, Lois Songer and Cori Convertito, Ph.D. will jury the exhibit.


The submission fee for artists is $10, which will offset the cost of the opening reception.  Only one submission per artist, with a deadline of January 8; all mediums and themes will be considered but work must have been completed within the last three years and cannot have been displayed previously at the museum.  Artist notification is January 23 with delivery dates February 13 to 15.  Please note that Society policies strictly prohibit the sale of any artwork during the exhibit.
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Please visit www.kwahs.org/exhibits for important entry details and to submit your work.  This exhibit is sponsored in part by the Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture and the State of Florida, with additional support provided by The Helmerich Trust.  For more information, contact Cori Convertito, Ph.D. at 305-295-6616 x507 or cconvertito@kwahs.org.
Your Museums.  Your Community.  It takes an Island.
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Poets and Writers Invited to Participate in Tennessee Williams Poetry and Short Story Contests

12/28/2022

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As the Tennessee Williams Birthday Celebration nears, Key West Art & Historical Society invites poets and writers to submit original works for its 2023 Poetry and Short Story writing contests – components of the annual celebration held each March in honor of the Pulitzer Prize-winning literary icon that moved to Key West in 1949 and remained a resident for 34 years.


While there is no specific theme for the 2023 writing competitions, submissions must in some way reference Tennessee Williams.  Authors may choose to write a story referencing Williams, his family, one of his characters, or one of the actors/actresses who played a role in his plays or films.  Cost is $10 per submission and is limited to one poem and/or one short story per person.  The first-place winner in each contest will be awarded $200 while the second-place winner will receive $100.  Submissions will be accepted through March 11, 2023.  For full contest information, guidelines, and a submission link visit www.kwahs.org/upcoming-events
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The Tennessee Williams Museum on 513 Truman Avenue is open Thursdays to Sundays for self-guided tours 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  For more information, contact Key West Art & Historical Society at 305-295-6616 or visit www.kwahs.org.
Your Museums.  Your Community.  It takes an Island. 
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Key West Art & Historical Society Commemorative Bricks Make Historic Holiday Gifts

11/28/2022

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Just in time for the holidays, the Key West Art & Historical Society has announced it will be adding a limited number of personalized commemorative bricks along the southeast walkway adjacent to the Key West Museum of Art & History.  The bricks are now available for purchase with a projected installation date of December 2023.


Personalized bricks ensure that you, your business, a friend, or a pet will be memorialized in history while supporting the ongoing costs of keeping the museum building a beacon of historic preservation.  At 131 years old, the Florida Keys’ most iconic landmark looks exceptional for her age, but not without dedication and effort.  Your $130 donation secures one commemorative brick which can accommodate up to three lines of text and can also be embellished with a selection of decorative symbols for an additional $25.


To leave your legacy and help preserve the history of Key West and the Florida Keys, visit https://www.kwahs.org/support.  Alternatively, you can contact Membership Coordinator Kim Livingston at 305-295-6616, ext. 506 or klivingston@kwahs.org.  Key West Art & Historical Society is a registered 501(c)(3) organization under IRS guidelines and contributions may be tax deductible.  Please consult your tax advisor for more details.


Your Museums.  Your Community.  It takes an Island. 
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Call to Female Artists: Florida Keys Women’s Art Exhibition Returns to the Key West Museum of Art & History

11/28/2022

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Key West Art & Historical Society is reviving its popular juried art exhibition, “From a Woman’s Hand,” and invites Florida Keys women to apply.  The exhibit in the Key West Museum of Art & History’s Bumpus Gallery will feature paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, prints, textiles, and ceramics created by female artists.  There will be a special opening reception for the artists and the public on February 24, 2023, with the show running from that date through April 16.


Drawn entirely from the Florida Keys community, the exhibit illuminates the remarkable achievements of women artists who have been marginalized for centuries.  Gender bias is less obvious today, but contemporary women artists still face many barriers and disparities, as well as continual underrepresentation in museum collections and exhibitions worldwide.  Arts community leaders Jane Grannis, Martha Resk, Lois Songer and Cori Convertito, Ph.D. will jury the exhibit.


The submission fee for artists is $10, which will offset the cost of the opening reception.  Only one submission per artist, with a deadline of January 8; all mediums and themes will be considered but work must have been completed within the last three years and cannot have been displayed previously at the museum.  Artist notification is January 23 with delivery dates February 13 to 15.  Please note that Society policies strictly prohibit the sale of any artwork during the exhibit.


Please visit www.kwahs.org/exhibits for important entry details and to submit your work.  This exhibit is sponsored in part by the Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture and the State of Florida, with additional support provided by The Helmerich Trust.  For more information, contact Cori Convertito, Ph.D. at 305-295-6616 x507 or cconvertito@kwahs.org.
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Your Museums.  Your Community.  It takes an Island.
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Key West Art & Historical Society Seeks Vendors for Annual Holiday Concert & Bazaar at Key West Museum of Art & History

10/4/2022

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Food-crafters, artists, and alchemists of all imaginings are invited to show and sell their creations at the upcoming Holiday Concert & Bazaar, on Friday, December 9, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House, 281 Front Street.  The outdoor annual spectacular, which features many of the Keys finest artisans, musicians and choirs, and a dazzling holiday light show, attracts hundreds of happy revelers each year who come to shop and enjoy food, libations, and holiday cheer with friends and neighbors.
Those interested in registering as a vendor for the event should submit their application by November 15 to confirm their spot.  The application and additional information are found on the Society’s website at www.kwahs.org/education/bazaar/vendor.  Vendor spaces are limited and are granted on a first come first served basis.   Questions about vendors or the event should be directed to Bonnie McInnis, Events Coordinator, at bmcinnis@kwahs.org or 305-295-6616 ext. 115.
Your Museums.  Your Community.  It takes an Island. ​
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Six Mario Sanchez Woodcarvings Donated to the Key West Art & Historical Society

4/19/2022

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Picture“Traffic Jam” by Mario Sanchez is one of six woodcarvings gifted to the Key West Art & Historical Society by the estate of Charles and Barbara Martin. (Photo Credit: KWAHS 2022.02.0002)
The Key West Art & Historical Society announced today the donation of six woodcarvings created by distinguished Cuban American folk artist Mario Sanchez.  Joining another 200 Sanchez works already part of its permanent collection, the Society holds the largest assemblage of the artist’s works ranging from paper bag sketches to handcrafted paper kites and intricate woodcarvings.
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A gift from the estate of Charles and Barbara Martin, winter residents of Key West for several decades, the six woodcarvings were purchased directly from the artist by the Martins in the 1960s and were proudly displayed in Michigan until early 2022 when they returned to Key West.

Sanchez, a Key West native, is among this country’s finest and most recognized folk artists.  The self-taught artist was born in Key West in 1908, the grandson of Cuban immigrants.  In the 1940s, at the urging of his mother-in-law, he began creating intricate carvings depicting life in Key West as he remembered from his childhood.  Of his work, Sanchez adopted as his motto: “Se que mi modesto arte no es bueno, pero gusta,” or “I know my modest art isn’t good, but it pleases.”

“This is a substantial gift to the Society,” says Cori Convertito, curator.  “With the addition of these works, the Society will be able to offer a much richer representation of the art and history of the island, one that includes enhanced perspectives of our past and skillfully embodies our diverse culture and heritage.”

In addition to the works, a series of letters exchanged between the Martins and Sanchez accompany the gift affording information on artwork purchase dates, insurance values and backgrounds on the various individuals that appear in the carvings.

“The handwritten letters form an integral part of the donation,” says Convertito.  “Having contextual information such as this allows the museum to tell a more complete story of who Mario was as an artist and about the recurring characters he deftly included in his intaglios.”
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The woodcarvings have been digitized and are available for viewing on the Society’s website, www.kwahs.org/collections.  For more information about the donation, or to discuss possible donations to the Society, contact Cori Convertito at 305-295-6616 x112 or cconvertito@kwahs.org.

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Winners of the Tennessee Williams Writing Competitions Announced

4/19/2022

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Each year, the Tennessee Williams Museum, in partnership with the Key West Art & Historical Society, hosts its annual Tennessee Williams Birthday Celebration throughout the month of March.  Activities include a series of literary-based programs, contests and fundraisers celebrating the renowned American playwright Tennessee Williams, a 34-year resident of the island.
 
As a component of Williams’ birthday festival, the museum organized poetry and short story contests. It would like to recognize all the 2022 winners.
 
First place in the poetry contest was awarded to Paul Milenski of Massachusetts for “I Knew You as Thomas Lanier Williams at Iowa,” while second place went to Joseph Stanton of Hawaii for “Paper Lanterns.” In the short story component of the contest, Annette Holmstrom of Washington state was awarded first place for “Good Night Irene,” while second place went to Mary Lou Condike of Big Pine Key for “The Yellow Poster.”  The winners of the contest were awarded certificates and a monetary prize sponsored by Laurie McChesney of Preferred Properties.
 
To read the prize-winning writing submissions, visit https://www.kwahs.org/museums/tennessee-williams/twfestival.  Your museums. Your community. It takes an island.

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