Call for Art: Play

The holiday season is a time for joy, cheer and reminiscing of our childhoods. Remember leaving the world behind and playing with complete abandon? This exhibit will explore and celebrate playfulness and young imagination through images of toys, games, storybook characters and cherished childhood memories.

The Cider Press Café and curator John Gascot invite Tampa Bay artists to submit entries for their upcoming exhibit, Play. Artists may submit up to 5 quality images of available works. Each entry should measure no less than 6x6". There is no size limit; larger works are welcome.
Play will run from November 6, 2017 through January 6, 2018.
Commission split: 30% curator/ 70% artist.
Please  submit images along with Title/Medium/Size information for each to jgascot@gascot.com

Submission deadline: October 28, 2017.
Acceptance emails will be sent by October 30, 2017.
All accepted works MUST be delivered on Saturday, November 4, 11:00 AM.

If you wish to receive email notifications about future artist calls or if you are submitting for this one please join the Artist Call email list via the link below.

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Call for Artists: Big Joy!

No gift is as meaningful as one which reflects the person who receives it.  
No gift is as personal as that which was made by creative hands. 

Pom Pom's Teahouse and Sandwicheria, St. Pete invites Tampa Bay artists to submit entries for its upcoming exhibit Big Joy!  Artists may submit up to 5 quality images (at least 500x500 and no larger than 1000x1000 pixels) of available small works. Each entry should measure no smaller than 8" x 8" and no larger than 16" x 20".  All work must be properly wired and ready to hang on a display system upon delivery (no sawtooth hangers, wire only, please).

Big Joy! will run from December 5th through the month of January, 2016. Commission split is 25%, with 75% to the artist. Please submit images along with Title/Medium/Size info for each to: jgascot@gascot.com

Submission deadline: Friday, November 25.

Acceptance emails will be sent by Monday, November 28. 

All accepted works must be delivered on Sunday, December 4, 5:00 pm.

An opening reception for this exhibit will be held on Saturday, December 10, 6-9pm during St. Pete's Second Saturday Art Walk.

If you wish to receive email notifications about future artist calls or if you are submitting for this one please join the Artist Call email list via the link below:

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Call to Makers: Pinellas Arts Village Holiday Market

We are proud to bring to life a new holiday tradition. The First Annual Pinellas Arts Village Holiday Market will transform the heart of Pinellas Park's creative district into a charming outdoor holiday bazaar where you will find unique locally-made gifts for your friends and family. Shop while enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of the season.
On Saturday, December 17, 2016, 12-6 pm head on over to the Pinellas Arts Village (5600-5700 blocks, Park Blvd. N., Pinellas Park, FL). You'll be glad you did!

We are now accepting vendor applications in the following categories:
Fine and/or Functional Crafts, Stationery, Jewelry, Apparel, Home and Garden Decor, Kids, Bath and Body, Vintage or Antique Apparel, Collectibles and Furnishings.

APPLY HERE!

UPDATE: We have reached our 20% market allowance for jewelry makers. Jewelers are still welcome to apply if they wish to go on our waiting list, should spots become available.

Black Friday Weekend Sale!

If you've been eyeing some goodies from my shop, now is a great time to scoop them up.

Folkfest St. Pete 2015

Find me this weekend Friday/Saturday/Sunday at Folkfest St. Pete!
New paintings, Holiday cards, Sugar Skulls, Tees and more!

Partnering with Friends of Strays Animal Shelter

I'm thrilled to announce that I am partnering up with Friends Of Strays Animal Shelter on a number of projects. Here is the start of our partnership. 50% of all sales of these greeting cards will benefit the shelter.
Order yours here.

Sugar Skulls

These babies are seasonal and limited. If you are interested in these as holiday gifts it would be a good idea to put in your orders now as they may not be around after October. 

Order here. 

Happy Holidays

Dear Faithful Readers, 

I wish you and yours a holiday season filled with magic, laughter and of course... ART! 

Hope 2015 brings health, love and much success. 

Painting Sold and a Quick Shop Small Reminder

I hope everyone had a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
Today (Black Friday) began wonderfully. I awoke to an email telling me that my painting, Coffee Break, sold. Yay!

In addition, I would like to remind everyone to shop small this weekend (and holiday season). Chain store gifts are wonderful, but including some independent artist items in your gift-giving doesn't just help our economy; it supports working artists.

Browse my Latin Pop Shop Etsy store. Also keep in mind, that I welcome commissions.

Coffee Break, acrylic on canvas, 12" x 24", Sold

Holiday Art Cards Available Now

'Tis the season! Time to get your one of a kind original art holiday greeting cards.
Each card is an original block print artwork. Each is signed and measures 5" x 7" so easily fits into a standard frame. The cards are blank on the inside, ready for you to personalize them.

Available individually- $4.00:

Or in 3-packs- $10.00:

Feliz Dia de los Reyes!

Paintings in Progress and 20% Off for Facebook Followers

Below are two paintings currently in progress.
If you are a Facebook follower (or wish to be) I am running a last-minute-gift promo through my Latin Pop Shop Etsy store which ends tomorrow (Thursday) at midnight. Save 20% on any art purchase over $10 by entering coupon code FACEBOOK at checkout. Enjoy free shipping on most items.

After Shadows, Light

These paintings are available from Latin Pop Shop on Etsy.

After Shadows, Light 1, acrylic and pencil on paper, 5" x 7"/matted

After Shadows, Light 2, acrylic and pencil on paper, 5" x 7"/matted

Abstract Art Magnets

Just in time for the holidays, here's a great and unique stocking stuffer for the art lovers on your list!
I've been busy painting one of a kind original abstract art magnets. Having no wall space is no longer an excuse for not collecting original art. Check out these artful morsels! Available from Latin Pop Shop on Etsy. Check back often...more on the way.

"Blue Flame", acrylic on canvas panel, 2" x 2"

"Chance of Flurries", acrylic on canvas panel, 2" x 2"

"Emerge", acrylic on canvas panel, 2" x 2"

Quieting Chaos

Quieting Chaos, acrylic and pencil on paper,  5" x 7"/Matted

This painting is available from Studio 4, Old Town or Latin Pop Shop on Etsy.

25% Off Online Orders Ends Tonight!

25% off all Latin Pop Shop Etsy orders ENDS TONIGHT. 
Coupon  code: BLACKFRIDAY 

WEEK-LONG "Black Friday" SALE!

Dear Faithful Collectors,

The holidays are upon us and at this time of the year I like to show my appreciation for your continued support. To enjoy the freedom of expression through art is priceless. To have the support and feedback of collectors and followers makes me a very lucky guy! As a thank you, I am offering a once-a-year week-long promotion. 25% off ALL ORIGINAL ART. This is the deepest discount I will be offering this year and time is limited. This is a great opportunity to snatch up that special piece (or two, or three) you've had your eye on. Happy art-shopping!

To receive your discount simply type in coupon code: BLACKFRIDAY at checkout. 

Shop here.

Offer expires Sunday December 1st.

Recapture Your Childhood

Remember the good ole days when every game wasn't played on a smart phone or iPad? Toys that were full of personality filled our afternoons with simpler joys.
These two collaborative paintings by MG Stout and John Gascot are available from Studio 4, Old Town. Give yourself (or someone you love) the gift of a childhood memory this holiday season!

These paintings are available directly from Studio 4, Old Town or can be purchased online. 

Mr. Telephone Man, acrylic on canvas, 24" x 24"

BAM!, acrylic on canvas, 18" x 24"

Happy Holidays

Wishing all of my friends, readers and supporters a beautiful holiday season!

Holiday Flair!

My 2012 Christmas card is here!
Each pack includes 10 glossy 5.47" x 4.21" postcards and 10 matching envelopes.
Each card has the greeting: "Merry Christmas!" printed on the back.
Postcards can be easily framed as art prints!
ORDER YOURS TODAY!