The Art of Architecture
A two day celebration of the Art in Architecture
May 12 – May 13
Events
Friday, May 12
The "Art in Architecture" Featured Home Tour
Date: May 12
Time: 9:30am – 12pm
Cost: CFAS Members $25
Memberships available at cfasrq.org
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A members-only exclusive tour of a newly remodeled Guy Peterson designed-home expertly built by Michael K. Walker with landscape architecture by David W. Young. The Bird Key home of Judith and Stephen Shank features an exceptional modern art collection expertly curated and displayed throughout the modern interiors.
The Art of the Sketch Class
Date: May 12
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Cost: CFAS Members $50, Nonmembers $50
Student Scholarships available
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This workshop will explore a variety of formats to develop skill in free-hand drawing. Participants will sketch quick impressions of live models, urban cityscapes and their own creative visual expression from their thoughts and imagery. The goal of this course is for participants to achieve a level of comfort in sketching while traveling, relaxing or pressed to come up with a concept for a project at hand.
The Modern Party
Date: May 12
Time: 6pm -10pm
Cost: CFAS Members $65, Nonmembers $75
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Pre-sale of original and exceptional works of art created and donated by architects, designers and artists.
The Hard Hat Exhibit. Juried art show featuring the creative expression of architects, artists and designers on the “Hard Hat” medium.
The Modern Party featuring the band the Moe Derns. A band developed by architects and designers to let their creative expression out in music!
Moderntini signature drink
Heavy hors d’oeuvres
Open Bar
Saturday, May 13
“Art meets Architecture” walking tour by John McCarthy
Date: May 13
Time: 9am-11am
Cost: CFAS Members $25, Nonmembers $35
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In this special Modern Show walking tour, we will blur the boundaries between art and architecture as we stretch our legs around downtown Sarasota. We will explore three realms including public art, art forms displayed in architecture, and architecture that serves the arts community. This tour will be approximately two hours in length, so bring your walking shoes and camera.
“Kids at the Center” Children’s Program sponsored by SRQ Magazine. Kids age 5-13.
Date: May 13
Time: 9:30-11:30
Cost: Free. Limited to 30
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Sponsored by SRQ Magazine Bricks4kidz Lego program Architecture 101- featuring “Building Your Dream City” with five different stations of creative exploration activities including spin art, robots, transportation and construction activities.
The Modern Show and Sale
Date: May 13
Time: 9:00am-5pm
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Featuring original and donated works of art by architects, designers, artists and supporters.
Modern Show Gallery Talks
Date: May 13
Time: 12:45pm-3:30pm
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
12:45pm
Guy Peterson
“Experiencing Architecture through Sketching”
1:30pm
Wilson Stiles
“Paris’ Luminous Secret.” Maison de Verre designed by Pierre Charreau.
2:15pm
Kate Hendrickson
“A history of the XXe Siecle arts publication.”
3:00pm
Ron Haase
“Finding Ghosts in Florida’s Vernacular Architecture” and book signing.
