Well today being another rainy day here in Naples I decided to head down to the Von Liebig Art Center and check out It's a Dog's Life Photographs by William Wegman. I have four dogs and often try to capture their essence in photos, so I appreciate and admire Wegman's work! While Wegman has a penchant for Wiermaraners I have a nice Welsh Corgi collection.
Derby Pub Sadie
William Wegman
Unfortunately for me there was a misprint and the exhibit had moved on! How disappointing! I decided to stay and check out the latest exhibit and was very glad I did.
Presently the 2008 Faculty Biennial was on display. This is an amazing display of current faculty talent that only comes around every even numbered year. The Exhibition is sponsored by Physicians Regional Medical Center. I was pleasantly surprised by what I saw and had a few favorites. I loved Meredith Feist's Photos taken from a Russian Ice Breaker of Antartica - stunning! Carmello Blandino's 48 x 96 oil on woodtitled Corkscrew Sanctuary was spectacular. Ted de Clercq's oil on linen Northwood was so real it caught my eye from clear across the room, and Don Gilmore'sSonset oil was unique.... These are just a few of my favorites. There are many more, all for sale, and a great example of the Von Liebig faculty talent. Price lists are available at the reception desk.
Also on exhibit were some works from some of the youth art students. Also a pleasure to see and a reflection of the great programs the Von Liebig has to offer.
On my way out a stopped and picked up a list of classes. I enjoy art in all it's forms and am thinking I might try a class or two this fall. Classes cover a variety of mediums and are reasonably priced!
I also stopped in the tiny, but cute gift store. I decided on a water color card by local artist Page Penna for my parents anniversary. The cost was $4 and a portion of the proceeds goes back to the local artists. I think I will put this on my list of places to shop; unique gifts and putting money back into our community! ( Plus I can literally walk out the back door of my office and across the street and I'm at the Von Liebig)
The Von Liebig is easy to get to, located in Olde Naples behind Fifth Avenue on 585 Park Street. Hours are Monday - Saturday 10- 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. If you appreciate Art and are in Naples it is worth a trip. Exhibits are free but donations are always welcomed.
After my stop at the Von Liebig I grabbed a cup of coffee at Starbuck's on Fifth and headed down to beach. It was now clear skies and warm breezes.... just another day in paradise!
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