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Buy Art & Make Many People Happy!


See work of all Summer Salon Artists here and here.

Information on how Neat Stuff 4 Kids brings joy
and confidence into the lives of children in need.

Summer Salon multi-media art exhibition ends next week,
so stop by Windisch-Hunt Fine Art gallery
at 2911 Grand Avenue in Coconut Grove, FL
and treat yourself or buy art for a friend.
You’ll be happy, your friend will be happy,
the gallery and artist will be happy,
Neat Stuff 4 Kids will be happy
and the children they get to help will be happy.

That’s a lot of happy people all sharing some great art and HAPPY ENERGY!

Photos: Summer Salon art, music, poetry and fashion event in Coconut Grove

photos by James Heredia unless otherwise noted.

Summer Salon MODE Lifestyle Magazine fashion show. Olivia Lucas dress, Cortese Designs Hibiscus Tote Bag

Summer Salon MODE Lifestyle Magazine fashion show. Olivia Lucas dress,Cortese Designs Hibiscus Reflections Tote Bag

 

Summer Salon MODE Lifestyle Magazine Fashion Show. Olivia Lucas dress, Cortese Designs Hibiscus Reflections Tote Bag

Summer Salon MODE Lifestyle Magazine Fashion Show. Olivia Lucas dress,Cortese Designs Hibiscus Reflections Tote Bag

 

Summer Salon MODE Lifestyle Magazine fashion show. Olivia Lucas dress, Cortese Designs Blue Parrotfish Reflection Tote Bag

Summer Salon MODE Lifestyle Magazine fashion show. Olivia Lucas dress,Cortese Designs Blue Parrotfish Reflection Tote Bag

 

Summer Salon MODE Lifestyle Magazine fashion show. Olivia Lucas dress, Cortese Designs Havana Club Petite Tote Bag

Summer Salon MODE Lifestyle Magazine fashion show. Olivia Lucas dress,Cortese Designs Havana Club Petite Tote Bag

I have about 4 dozen more photos to size and upload, but wanted to share a few today! Watch for more great images of the Summer Salon Art, Music, Poetry, and Fashion Event from Saturday June 6th at the Windisch-Hunt Fine Arts Gallery in Coconut Grove.

update 6.11.09: MORE PHOTOS now on Summer Salon event page here.
 http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2028734&id=1218512072&l=f33833b5a8

The Summer Salon art exhibit continues throughout the month of June.

Many of the participating artists will be at the Gallery this Thursday evening, June 11th to celebrate the Opening Reception of artist, Leonard King’s amazing Kinetic Art Exhibition. Leonard is known for his innovative Kinetic Art forms. The new gallery is the first Kinetic Art Gallery to be opened in Florida. The contemporary artwork features abstract art forms that transform the commonplace into images that interact with the movement of the viewer. 

For more information on the L.K. King Gallery call 786-266-1547 or visit www.leonardking.com.

Art, Music, Poetry and Fashion SUMMER SALON success story!

The pictures say it all! Read more on

Fashion show (and the Krishnas) took over the gallery on Coconut Grove Grapevine


Fabulous to see all of these photos first thing this am… slept in today after all the excitement of this Summer Salon event. Want to Thank EVERYONE that helped make this such an exciting and successful evening: Annamaria and Fred Hunt of Windisch-Hunt Fine Arts, Neat Stuff Helps Kids, all of the artists and friends who worked behind the scenes sending invitations and blogging, and cleaning, tagging, contributing in so many ways; Deb Starbuck for preparing refreshments, serving wine, and food with Jenna, Paula and others; and most of all moral support throughout.

Kudos to MODE lifestyle magazine president, Alexander Michaels, the models, hair and makeup artists, stylists (Kathleen and Heather), designers: Nathaniel Grant, Miriam Carnase-Olivia Lucas line, Deborah Majen Designs, Jennifer Trujillo, Sandy Edie and MODE vp, Frank Capella; the photographers, videographer, Nick (Friend of MODE) for petal sweeping ;-), James Heredia, freelance photographer (and ipod music for fashion show), Jenna Samuel, Valentina Ramos, Pauline Goldsmith, Lynda Wellens, Elizabet Chacon, Rosie Brown, Deborah Weed, Adriana Dominguez-Tio, Paula Lancaster, Nedra Goldhoff, Deborah Starbuck, Lynda LaRocca, Sandy Edie, Jonathan Rose, Donald Calhoun, Celia Reigle, Angelika Rothkegel, Jennifer Trujillo, Cucui Beguiristain, MANO, Trina Collins, Roberta Rand, Gerard F. Wade, Irina Patterson, Monique Lassooij…and very special thanks to Zip Robertson for his delightful music, easy-going cooperation and flexibility, as well as Rob Moore and Juan for adding to the music mix; and of course, Hare Krishna for their unique musical contribution and showing up at exactly the right time to make our event so Grove-y!

I’m sure there are many others whose names I have not included, but thank you all, and ‘Grape’ as well for your excellent coverage of Summer Salon and all things Coconut Grove.

SEE PHOTOS ONLINE AT COCONUT GROVE GRAPEVINE


MODE magazine announces designers for Summer Salon fashion show


Coconut Groove, FL- Summer Salon is a collective mutli-media art exhibition that features unique and creative artwork by some of South Florida’s finest in the industry. The opening Summer Salon reception will be held on Saturday June 6, 2009 from 7-10pm.  This creative symposium will be held at the Windisch-Hunt Fine Art Gallery located at: 2911 Grand Avenue in Coconut grove, FL 33133. The event will feature artwork exhibitions by over eighteen talented artists, poetry readings by Jonathan Rose & Jerry Wade, live music by Zip Robertson, and an extravagant fashion show by Mode Lifestyle Magazine.
 
Alexander Michaels, President & Editor-In-Chief of Mode Lifestyle Magazine along with Vice President Frank Capella will present the Mode Models for the exciting fashion show. Designs are by Nathan Carter, Miriam Carnase – Olivia Lucas line, Deborah Majen Designs, Jennifer Trujillo, Sandy Edie, and Cortese Design Handbags.

 
A percentage of all art sales will benefit “Neat Stuff”, a non-profit agency who’s mission is to “provide free brand new clothing, shoes, accessories, and gifts to meet some basic needs of abused, neglected and other children in distress, allowing them to dress with pride and dignity, inspiring their self-worth.”  This amazing event will tie in South Florida’s wonderful culture by creating an artistic experience to all guests that attend.  Not only will there be live music, poetry, artwork, fashion, and networking but a great opportunity to get involved within your community and benefit the “Neat Stuff” charity.
 
Mode Lifestyle Magazine will also be hosting a model casting for this fashion show and for their new movie “In the Mode” at 5:00pm on June 6, 2009 at the Windisch-Hunt Fine Arts Gallery. MODE is looking for models/actresses with previous acting experience, must be 18+, female, 5′8”+, and catwalk experience.
 
The Summer Salon art exhibition will continue through the month of June. For additional information on this event please contact grovite1@mac.com. For additional information on “Neat Stuff” charity please visit www.neatstuffhelpkids.org.

For information on the casting or fashion show please visit www.modelifestylemagazine.com

Model, Diane Mooney poses on Lincoln Road with Cortese Designs Mango Blue Casual Totebag

Model, Diane Mooney poses on Lincoln Road with Cortese Designs "Mango Blue" Casual Totebag

Interview with Chere and Patti on Blog Talk Radio Good News Show

Debra Cortese

Debra Cortese Another new experience for me… here’s my first Blog Talk Radio interview on our Miami Art Marketing Salon and the rewards of following your dream, creating your art and networking with fellow artists! Susan Sholtzman is also interviewed in this audio sharing some excellent information on caring for our aging parents.

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