CityArts Factory
--> is our first stop on our adventure of celebrating
United
Arts of Central Florida’s
ArtsFest throughout the month of February. This year the ArtsFest blog is presenting 10 videos from a variety of events by Corey Link and Jessica Northey. We are both Full Sail students who are volunteering our time to dig into what ArtsFest is all about. Corey is the editor and I am the Producer and blog Writer. We’re excited to find out more about the artists, staff, and businesses who make ArtsFest possible.
Our first video has interviews with local artists and other activities not caught on film. I was able to hunt down the staff and gave my business card to register to win a gift pack including tickets for two to both SAK Comedy Lab and Jazz Brunch at the Grand Bohemian Hotel. You can also leave your information if you do not have a business card, anytime throughout ArtsFest of February 2012.
In addition to the amazing artwork and smooth, drumming tunes of the evening, we signed up for the free headshots offered that night only.
We scored on free
professional headshots and are expecting the photos
by Wednesday of next week. We’re willing to choose one of each of them both to that we’ll share with you here on the blog, so be
sure to subscribe to ArtsFestFl.blogspot.com to
get your updates.
Each artist was asked about where their creative inspiration originated from. We enjoyed hearing many stories about how the spark was discovered in their childhoods. It brings my attention to how important it is to encourage children to be around creative outlets where they can discover their own talents. Today the world is changing from creative being a choice to being in demand. Our country is still leading today because we allow people the freedom of expression. As long as we allow ourselves to connect with our creativity, we can continue to discover ourselves and continue innovation.
Several artists were interviewed at the CityArts Factory. We spoke with a photographer, Kamran Malik, and Dlynn Roll, owner of Candlelite Gallery. Other works shown at the art gallery were by Urban Contemporary, David O’Keefe, and Curt Littlecott.
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| Duel of Fools Show |
Moving forward to the next event of the evening, conveniently located next door to CityArts Factory is the SAK Comedy Lab. A favorite routine of the actors is the SAK Duel of Fools show. Enjoy the video posted here showing clips of this high-energy improv comedy competition, featuring audience judges, the Pink Shoe of Salvation and the Scum Box with plenty of free Tootsie Rolls.
After
their free ArtsFest performance, we were able to interview Mike, one of the seasoned professional actors of the SAK Comedy Lab.
Be on the lookout for our next video adventure blog. In the meantime, enjoy the videos from the CityArts Factory gallery of immensely talented artists, including interviews with some of the local artists. The gallery has a variety of types of artistic styles. I had a great evening and highly recommend visiting during a future ArtsFest celebration. Be sure to hop over next door to SAK Comedy Lab to cap the evening with laughter and entertainment. The comedy performance involves the audience in a creative way to use puns and funny wordplay with the suggestions from a variety of ways.
Now in its 10th year, ArtsFest is a free annual event showcasing local arts and culture available in Central Florida, continues this week and throughout the month of February. Presented by Bank of America, ArtsFest has something for every artistic taste and pocketbook. This year ArtsFest is offering more than 300 FREE events in over 80 venues across four counties. Flor more information and to view the full schedule of events, please visit ArtsFestFL.com. Stay connected by following on Twitter @ArtsFestUA and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ArtsFestFL.
Support your local arts and enjoy the family events with the children in your life. You could be making all the difference in a child’s life by exposing them to the wonders of artistic delights and endeavors.
written by Jessica Northey | jessicanorthey.com
CityArts Factory
SAK Comedy Lab
1 comment:
Art is not about paint or brushes, lenses or film. It is not about the new or the redefined. Art is not complicated, nor is only for those few individuals with a need to create. Art is how we communicate the moments, revelations, and essence of everything that was, is or will be between the people and generations regardless of language or time. Our art...this art is meant to be shared. I hope that those who need it in their lives have someone who can introduce them to this.
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