Inside the Studio with Painter Laura Lacambra Shubert
Above all else, Laura Lacambra Shubert captures moments. It is in this realm that the College Park–based painter finds comfort, showcasing life’s everyday moments with a joyful touch. A fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in London, Shubert has become a sought-after presence in the Southeast and exhibits her paintings everywhere from Stellers Gallery […]
The Studio: In Certain Circles
How do you change an entire city’s perspective of art? If you’re Dustin Harewood, you use spray paint, acrylic and resin. The Jacksonville artist and educator is part of an emerging group of contemporary artists pushing boundaries with abstract and visually intricate compositions. In a city where watercolor beach scenes take on the role of […]
Discover the Buzz in The Palm Beaches
They say art imitates life. If that’s the case, then the next few weeks will be full of meaningful reflection as the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County unveils two celebrations full of premier art. Now through June 22, a pioneering exhibition will be all the buzz at the Cultural Council’s main gallery in Lake […]
Can’t-Miss Events in Florida this Spring
NORTH Fish to Fork Amelia IslandMay 9–12 Fish and dish at this interactive culinary weekend that brings together sport fishing and the art of cooking at the Omni Amelia Island Resort. The event kicks off with a chef’s welcome dinner to fuel guests for their turn with a rod and reel on the following day’s […]
Southern Geniuses: A.E. Backus, Zora Neale Hurston and the Florida Highwaymen
On any given afternoon, the soothing sounds of jazz spilled out of the house and into the street at the end of Avenue C in Fort Pierce. A surreal coalition of Black and white artists, writers and musicians would eventually emerge from inside the home of A.E. “Bean” Backus. It was the 1950s and Jim […]
Where to Shop in Florida for Antiques, Thrifting and Other Vintage Finds
Rennigers Antique Center 20651 US-441, Mt. Dora Scour the stalls at the largest source for antiques in Florida for 33 years. Shop for vintage furniture and rare finds like 1800s French copper, white ironstone and gold at over 200 individually-owned shops in this indoor second-hand-goods mecca. renningers.net Orange Tree Antique Mall 853 Orlando Ave., Winter […]
Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures: Unveiling the Secret Wonders of 30A’s Emerald Coast
Scenic Byway 30A is well known for it’s chill vibe, but the typical guides don’t include the secret spots and activities locals know. Yes, you should scale the steps of Bud & Alley’s in Seaside to get a mojito and toast to the best beachfront view on 30A. The Red Bar in Grayton Beach isn’t […]
Legacy in the Details: Unveiling the Stories Behind Five Treasured Objects in My Mother’s House
A house inevitably fills with objects, visible manifestations of those who inhabit it, a conglomeration of dreams and desires and all the stuff you need—or once needed or thought you needed—to get as close as possible to the life you imagine for yourself. My mother grew up on a farm in West Florida. Her family […]
Discovering Gyotaku: The Art of Fish Blocking with Harley Van Hyning
With acrylics, cotton canvas and sometimes a blow-dryer, Harley Van Hyning celebrates the life essence of Florida fish in the world’s luckiest fishing village.
