tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49448606079350730052024-03-05T00:59:23.074-05:00The Gascot MethodRants, Raves, Art & More!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-47745791174675394302021-10-07T14:24:00.000-04:002021-10-07T14:24:10.585-04:00Seeking Scare Actors, Prop Makers & Makeup ArtistsThe Haunting of Studios @ 5663 seeks volunteers in the following departments:-Scare Actors-Makeup Artists/Application-Prop-Making-GreetersThe Haunting of Studios @ 5663 will be an immersive art-centric Halloween haunt attraction open to the public on a donation-only basis (no one will be turned away). It is a fundraiser for local Youth & Art non-profit www.diversityartsinc.com which Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-13278106156720492532021-09-02T13:15:00.001-04:002021-09-02T13:39:13.429-04:00Latinx Celebration @ the Village Artist/Vendor CallJoin the fiesta on Saturday, September 25 (4-9pm) as Pinellas Arts Village (5663 Park Blvd. Pinellas Park, FL) celebrates Latinx culture in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Studios @ 5663 will host Voces Latinas/Latinx Voices, a special group exhibit featuring guest artists. Featuring Latinx vendors and makers as well as performers and food.Vendors/Small BusinessesDiversity Arts 501c3 and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-82917225866345181682020-04-14T13:02:00.000-04:002020-04-14T13:02:01.124-04:00South of the Border
South of the Border, acrylic on canvas, 30" x 40"
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-40955417641639589802019-08-13T15:14:00.000-04:002019-08-13T15:14:20.841-04:00Best of the Bay 2019Voting is open for this year's Best of the Bay Awards. I am thrilled to share that I received 6 nominations. If you enjoy what I do I would be most grateful for your votes.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-52907859405875743732019-07-15T19:05:00.002-04:002019-08-13T14:44:23.652-04:00Art Call: Turn Disney on its Ear!
Curator John Gascot and The Cider Press invite Tampa Bay artists to submit entries for their upcoming Disney-themed exhibit.
This group exhibit will feature artworks within the theme of Disney. This includes Disney films, characters, amusement park and more...as long as it is Disney related. The goal is not to infringe copyrights by creating works that are direct copies of Disney imagery Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-9246483614095417052019-06-11T22:37:00.001-04:002019-06-11T22:37:31.069-04:00Female Persuasion 3
Ladies, let your voices be heard (or rather seen).
Curator John Gascot and The Cider Press invite female Tampa Bay artists to submit entries for their upcoming third installment of Female Persuasion.This group exhibit will feature artworks by contemporary female artists. While open-themed, expressions and depictions celebrating and exploring the female experience (ESPECIALLY IN CURRENT TIMESUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-45210998115635962732019-02-13T19:37:00.001-05:002019-02-13T19:37:57.580-05:00Latinpop Work in ProgressUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-846257281526911672019-02-04T18:16:00.001-05:002019-02-04T18:16:55.522-05:00Call for Art: Souvenir
Souvenir
Curator John Gascot and The Cider Press Café invite Tampa Bay artists to submit entries for their upcoming Souvenir exhibit.
Springtime is peak tourist season and this show offers tourists a chance to take a piece of the Tampa Bay home with them. Think St. Pete beaches, landmarks, events; any and everything which makes the Sunshine City an iconic destination.
Submission Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-56536750628906341872018-11-26T21:00:00.000-05:002018-11-27T15:17:32.674-05:00Call for Art: The Life Aquatic
Ocean City Surf by Margaret Juul
Curator John Gascot and The Cider Press Café invite Tampa Bay artists to submit entries for their upcoming The Life Aquatic exhibit. This group show will feature artwork which depicts and explores oceanic themes and marine life. Each entry should measure no less than 6x6" and no larger than 48x60". All works must be properly wired across the back and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-28868214058646576462018-07-29T18:45:00.000-04:002018-08-08T19:16:39.644-04:00Call for Art: Dia de los Muertos
Curator John Gascot and The Cider Press Café invite Tampa Bay artists to submit entries for their upcoming Dia de Los Muertos/Day of the Dead exhibit. This group show will feature artwork celebrating Mexico's iconic and internationally celebrated holiday. In addition to paintings and photography we encourage submissions of (hangable) altars and masks. Each entry should measure no less than Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-72654618040614381792018-07-12T14:07:00.000-04:002018-07-12T14:41:33.367-04:002018-2019 Calls for Art
Curator John Gascot and The Cider Press Café would like to share with Tampa Bay artists the upcoming art calls for the remainder of 2018 into 2019.
September 2018
Unbound
Artists reach beyond the boundaries of representational art to explore shape, color, texture, line and composition. Non-representational artworks.
Submission Deadline: Friday, August 17
Delivery: Saturday, August 25
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-38754326852395411952018-06-13T10:08:00.001-04:002019-09-05T19:08:45.953-04:00Call to Artists & Makers: Pinellas Arts Village Art Walk
The Pinellas Arts Village invites local artists and makers to participate in its
monthly 4th Saturday Art Walk. The City of Pinellas Park
seeks 5 artists/fine crafters per art walk to showcase and vend samples of their work and
live-paint/demonstrate during each event. The event takes place 4-9pm. There are no submission or
participation fees. Selected artists are responsible Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-23154102506291883872018-06-08T19:20:00.001-04:002018-06-11T18:45:41.365-04:00Call for Art: Female Persuasion 2
Curator John Gascot and The Cider Press invite female Tampa Bay artists to submit entries for their upcoming second installment of Female Persuasion.
This group exhibit will feature artworks by contemporary female artists. While open-themed, expressions and depictions celebrating and exploring the female experience are encouraged. Artists may submit up to 5 quality images of available works.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-67963597732420689622018-05-07T22:27:00.001-04:002018-07-23T12:34:08.755-04:002nd Annual Come OUT St. Pete Art Exhibit & Contest
This Fall St. Petersburg, FL will come alive in celebration of National Coming Out Day. The 2nd Annual Come OUT St. Pete will be comprised of a series of events in October and will focus on, celebrate and raise awareness about self-truth, pride, community and acceptance. An important preceding event will be Come OUT St. Pete Art Exhibit & Contest, at which prizes will be awarded andUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-59304368751783913322018-03-27T13:54:00.000-04:002018-04-24T23:38:22.986-04:00Call for Artists: One Pride, Two Venues!
June is coming and we are bursting at the seams with pride! St. Pete Pride is just around the corner and we are celebrating with two shows in one night. That's right, there's so much pride it cannot be contained under one roof so I'm curating sister-shows across the street from one another, hosted by Cider Press Café and The Emerald Bar.
You won't want to miss out on these celebrations.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-30512191204044100232018-03-23T13:44:00.000-04:002018-03-23T13:44:21.703-04:00Girls' Time
Girls' Time, acrylic and ink on canvas, 30" x 24"
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-17483924622850055712018-02-13T12:42:00.001-05:002018-02-13T12:42:48.357-05:00New Gascot Latinpop T-Shirt Designs
Three brand new t-shirt designs are now available exclusively through my Latin Pop Shop online store! Each comes in at least two colors. CHECK THEM OUT.
Charlie's Joint
Good Hair
Midnight Jam
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-69169214158798520222018-01-31T22:29:00.001-05:002018-01-31T22:38:01.886-05:00Call for Art: Barbara S. Ponce Library
The Barbara S. Ponce Public Library is currently seeking proposals for solo and group exhibits for their main lobby. Art should be appropriate for a community public space and "family friendly". Submit inquiries, work samples and proposals to Adult Services Coordinator Angela Pietras via email to apietras@pinellas-park.com
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-74959417839231464612018-01-11T17:24:00.001-05:002018-01-11T17:24:33.825-05:00Call for Art: XOXO
A new year is here and before we know it Cupid will be buzzing about aiming his arrows at the rumps of lovers young and old. XOXO celebrates love, romance, hearts, the color red, chocolates and all things VALENTINE.
Pom Pom's Teahouse & Sandwicheria, St. Pete invites Tampa Bay artists to submit entries for this upcoming exhibit. Artists may submit up to 5 quality images of their Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-90267309720708701752018-01-02T16:57:00.000-05:002018-03-14T11:31:41.066-04:00Call for Art- Equality FL Gala, St. Pete
2018 Equality FL Gala, St.
Pete Juried Auction
The Equality FL Gala, St. Pete auction committee is seeking artists to
participate in its annual Juried Silent Art Auction Exhibit as part of Equality
FL St. Pete’s annual fundraising gala. The silent auction shines a spotlight on
Florida’s diverse and talented LGBTQ and Ally visual arts community at this
important event. The Equality FL Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-54795163566239987572017-12-29T16:01:00.001-05:002017-12-29T16:01:42.843-05:00Last Painting of 2017
Wishing you all a new year filled with clarity, peace of mind, laughter and success.
First Light, acrylic, house paint and ink on canvas, 12" x 9"
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-14822981898866648202017-12-06T18:54:00.000-05:002017-12-06T18:54:09.523-05:00About the Fucking Cake...
About the fucking #cake... Do you believe a business should be able to refuse a wedding cake to an interracial couple? Because bigots find race-mixing offensive and against their "beliefs". Staples prints church materials, it doesn't make them a Christian business. I painted a mural for a church in VA. I'm an atheist. If you're a baker, baking a cake doesn't endorse anything. Do you think yourUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-3439705222023212902017-11-16T15:07:00.003-05:002017-11-16T15:10:09.669-05:00Call to Artists: Trans Hub Fundraising Auction
Dear Artists,
Local businessman and Trans-activist Andrew Citino and I are organizing a
fundraiser for the development of the Trans Hub, a resource site for the Tampa Bay
Trans community. It will contain listings of professional and personal services
such as Trans-friendly healthcare providers, businesses, events, education and
opportunities.
I oversee the curating and organizing a silent Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-71775631374584194322017-11-10T13:23:00.002-05:002017-11-10T13:23:44.222-05:00New T-shirt: Love & Kisses
Love & Kisses!Look sharp in this Gascot-designed Pop Art tee. A pattern of off-set stylized lips (a common feature in John Gascot's paintings) make up a heart (another common theme in his work). The graphic was composed from an original block print design.
Get yours HERE.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944860607935073005.post-14214983763113594752017-11-08T20:19:00.000-05:002017-11-08T20:19:34.354-05:00Kisses, Smooches, Mwah!
Kisses! Smooches! Mwah, darling!This fabulously fun clutch purse is a great statement piece for day or night. Black background with pink kisses makes it a flexible accessory.Using linocut block I carved, I have given this vintage bag a new lease on life. The ink is specifically made for fabric application.
Available from Latin Pop Shop on Etsy.
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