We celebrated the Grand Opening today with lots of friends and fanfare! At 10 am, Vicki Carol, award-winning local artist, began the celebration with an acrylic demonstration of Tips and Techniques for painting with acrylics. Vicki’s engaging 2-hour demo was also a preview of her upcoming 4-session class on Tuesdays, September 12, through October 3.… Continue reading Grand Opening! August 22, 2023
Author: Barbara Fife
First Saturday Gallery/Studio Tour -August 5, 2023
Chelsea Art Center is on the map for Ocala’s First Saturday Gallery/Studio Tour each month. Several visitors following the tour map stopped at Chelsea Square to visit CC Fine Arts Gallery, Daniel’s Stained-Glass Designs, and Chelsea Art Center. The Peacock Cottage is next door to us, and another destination in Chelsea Square. Although not on… Continue reading First Saturday Gallery/Studio Tour -August 5, 2023
A Peek Inside Chelsea Art Center Classrooms- August 3, 2023
Students at Chelsea Art Center enjoy the creative atmosphere, ample workspace, and individual attention from instructors. Here is a peek into our classrooms this past week, Oil Painting with Michellle Curry, Drawing with instructor Michelle Curry, and Pet Portraits in colored pencil with Lindy Thomas. Plenty of Aha! moments were overheard! Colored pencil students worked… Continue reading A Peek Inside Chelsea Art Center Classrooms- August 3, 2023
Oil Painting Course Update
Michelle Curry’s 10-week Oil Painting students are making strides. I caught them mid-stroke in the studio today. Below is a peek at their their unfinished masterpeices. Michelle’s six 10-week courses (Watercolor, Acrylic, Oil, Colored Pencil, Drawing and Pastel) repeat four times a year. You may register for Michelle’s September courses now.
Make It an Art Day!
Wednesday July 26, 2023 we held our first Open Studio Day. Nine artists bought out supplies and worked on art of their choosing: acrylics, watercolor, oils, pastels, papercrafts. Creativity bloomed! Artists inspired and encouraged one another. Come as strangers, leave as friends! The art community is warm and welcoming! Join us next time. Open Studio… Continue reading Make It an Art Day!
Hispanic Business Council Celebrates Chelsea Square Plaza
The Hispanic Business Council celebrated all Chelsea Square businesses with music, fanfare,and a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 29. The plaza deserves recognition. Although it is one of the oldest plazas in Ocala, every space is leased and businesses are thriving here. Shop owners have formed a friendly and supportive network that feels like “family”. Right in… Continue reading Hispanic Business Council Celebrates Chelsea Square Plaza
Update- June 20 -29, 2023
All is going well. Julie Garisto wrote a very nice article about Chelsea Art Center for the June 23 issue of Ocala Gazette. A link to the digital version of the publication is here. Thank you, Julie! Your article is pointing new visitors toward Chelsea Art Center. TAGS 202 with Melle Broaderick Drawing and Oil… Continue reading Update- June 20 -29, 2023
First Week of Classes!
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Tags 202 with Melle Broaderick 1-3 pm This is a series of fun classes for the paper crafter with some experience. Tags can be used on gift bags or packages, tucked into a card, used for a bookmark or just kept and displayed to remember the thoughtfulness of the giver. Tags… Continue reading First Week of Classes!
Open House- June 11, 2023
Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate the soft opening of Chelsea Art Center! I am so pleased with your response and eagerness to return to Chelsea for classes and events. Thank you for supporting this venture. During the three-hour event, ten of our instructors setup demos to engage conversations about their art: Mel… Continue reading Open House- June 11, 2023