By Sally Dehler
Art Columnist
Sally Dehler is a local artist and instructor who is a City of Sanford Public Arts Commission board member.
City of Sanford Public Art
Utility Box Wraps: We have 47 utility box wraps completed and more on the way. We’ll keep you posted on new locations. For more information go to www.sanfordfl.gov/publicart
Sculpture: Sculptures can be seen on First Street and along Lake Monroe. More public sculpture is on the way! For more information go to www.sanfordfl.gov/publicart
Employee Art Exhibit: Please join us as we recognize the many talents of our city employees in the Utility Department Hallway at City Hall 300 N. Park Ave., Sanford. For more information go to www.sanfordfl.gov/publicart
Mayor’s Gallery on the second floor of Sanford City Hall: Seminole State College Art Exhibit. Enjoy this collection of many mediums and styles. Open to the public during normal business hours Mondays to Thursdays, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 300 N. Park Ave, Sanford. For more information go to www.sanfordfl.gov/publicart
Call to Artists
City of Sanford is seeking local muralists and sculptors. For more information go to: www.sanfordfl.gov/publicart
Galleries
Casselberry Art House: Woman’s Caucus for the Arts show opening reception – Friday August 9, 6 to 8 p.m. “Florida Wow!” explores contemporary Florida through artists who engage in current social and political issues. Located at 127 Quail Pond Circle. For more information call 407-262-7700 ext. 1122 or [email protected]
Jeanine Taylor Folk Art: Open Studio every third Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy complimentary refreshments while you stroll the gallery and meet the artists. 211 E 1st St, Sanford. Hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays ,10 a.m.to 6 p.m., Sundays, 12 to 5 p.m. [email protected] or 407-323-2774
Hollerbach’s Arthaus (upstairs): Gallery Hours: Sunday to Thursday ,11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., 205 E. 1st St., Sanford. Contact [email protected] or 407-321-2204.
Park Drive Gallery: Global gallery featuring several local artists. 2557 Park Dr., Sanford. Call for hours 407-487-0911.
Artistic Hand Gallery & Studio: Handcrafted jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, mosaics, stained glass, etc. 353 N. Central Ave, Oviedo. Open Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact [email protected] or call 407-366-7882
Gallery CERO: Open Friday to Sunday noon to 7 p.m. Located at 1014 Miami Springs Drive (Wekiva Island), Longwood. gallerycero.com or 407-862-1500
Theater
Theater West End: “Driving Miss Daisy” August 9 to 25. For more information and tickets go to [email protected] or 407- 548-6285, 115 W 1st St., Sanford.
Ritz Theater: Tickets and more program details are available on the Theater’s website at www.ritztheatersanford.com or by calling the box office at 407-321-8111. Location: 201 S. Magnolia Avenue in historic downtown Sanford. The box office ticket window is open Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 2 hours prior to each performance.
Art Classes
Jeanine Taylor Folk Art: For information go to [email protected] or 407-323-2774, 211 East 1st St., Sanford.
Park Drive Gallery: Instructor led arts and crafts. Call to schedule a private paint party. 2557 Park Drive, Sanford. For more information call 407-487-0911
The Art Studio of Lake Mary – School of Art: 241 N. Country Club Road Suite 1017, Lake Mary. Contact them at http://www.artstudiolakemary.com or 407-330-1135.
