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
Public art enriches the cultural fabric, strengthens community bonds, and stimulates economic growth. Public art can profoundly transform urban landscapes, fostering a sense of community and sparking conversations among residents and visitors alike. Art enriches everyone!
New City Murals: Two colorful new murals have been completed. They are located on the public restroom building at Marina Isle (painted by Nicole Lind) and on the public restroom building at Fort Mellon Park.
Sculpture: By integrating creativity into public spaces, sculptures not only beautify cities but also inspire a shared sense of identity and pride among community members. More public sculpture is on the way and will be installed early December! Our newest sculptures will be on First Street, along Lake Monroe, and on Magnolia near the Ritz Theater. For more information go to www.sanfordfl.gov/publicart
Utility Box Wraps: We now have 50 utility box wraps. The three newest box wraps are on Seminole Blvd between 17-92 and the courthouse. 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
Ongoing Call to Artists
City of Sanford is seeking local muralists and sculptors. For more information go to: www.sanfordfl.gov/publicart
Art Shows
Saturday Jan. 11, 2 to 6 p.m. Historic Goldsboro Art Walk & Show on Historic Goldsboro Blvd features local artists, music, raffles, and historic presentations by Dr. Velma Williams and Mr. Kenneth Brantley. Sponsored by Park Drive Gallery
Galleries
Park Drive Gallery: “Puzzle Peace Artist Showcase” Featuring Joy Hayes and Donnell Adams Sunday Dec. 8, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Global gallery featuring numerous local artists including photography, paintings, and sculpture. 2557 Park Dr. Sanford. Call for hours (407) 487-0911
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-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday-Saturday - 11a.m. to 10 p.m., 205 E 1st St. Sanford contact [email protected] or 407 321-2204
Casselberry Art House: “Masters in Glass” exhibit features work of the Art Glass Guild of Central Florida including handmade glass items Friday Dec. 13, 5 to 9 p.m. Through December: UCF MFA Exhibition featuring the work of UCF graduate students. Liminal Space Exhibit – featuring painting and sculptures from Bobby Aiosa and Anthony Mancuso. For more information call 407-262-7700 ext. 1122 or [email protected]
Located at 127 Quail Pond Circle.
Casselberry Sculpture House: Florida Sculptors Guild Exhibit through December. For more information call 407 262-7700 ext. 1122 or [email protected]
Artistic Hand Gallery & Studio: Handcrafted jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, mosaics, stained glass, etc. 353 N. Central Ave, Oviedo, FL 32746 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: For more information and tickets go to [email protected] or 407-548-6285, 115 W 1st St. Sanford.
Ritz Theater: Flamenco Del Sol – The Nutcracker: Sunday, Dec 8, 3 p.m. Phantasmagoria’s an evening More Haunted Victorian Christmas: Thursday, Dec 19 7:30 p.m. 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.
Auditions: Freaky Friday – the musical Tuesday Dec 17, 2024 and Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024. Location: 201 S. Magnolia Avenue in historic downtown Sanford, FL. The box office ticket window is open Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 2 hours prior to each performance.
Art Classes
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
Jeanine Taylor Folk Art: For information go to [email protected] or 407-323-2774, 211 East 1st St, Sanford
The Art Studio of Lake Mary – School of Art: 241 N. Country Club Road Suite 1017, Lake Mary, FL 32746 contact them at http://www.artstudiolakemary.com or 407-330-1135.
