Figurative, metaphysical and strange
A retrospective exhibition of the work of painter Nat Krate at the Ringling College of Art and Design presents the realist artist’s figurative paintings, metaphorical nudes, and his highly precise images of flowers and exotic plants.
After retiring from his successful advertising agency in 1980, Krate and his wife, Helen, moved to Longboat Key. Krate had studied painting at the Art Students League and Pratt Institute in New York in the late 1930s but was not able to devote full time to his art until he was 62. He quickly began to win awards in regional competitions and has taken part in group exhibitions at museums throughout the Southeast including Jacksonville Museum of Contemporary Art, Huntsville Museum of Art, Mobile Museum of Art, Orlando Museum of Art and the Ringling Museum of Art.
Krate recently celebrated his 90th birthday and is still painting. The exhibition opened on Nat and Helen’s 43rd wedding anniversary.
"Self Portrait" by Nat Krate.
In conjunction with the Krate exhibition, the expressive figurative work of Gale Fulton Ross and Lynn Davison will be shown in Gallery II. The exhibition, "Figurative/Narrative: Lynn Davison & Gale Fulton Ross."
"Ghana Mother" by Gale Fulton Ross.
After receiving her MFA from the California College of Arts and Crafts, Ross became known for her portraits of such African American luminaries as Billie Holiday, Jackie Robinson, A. Philip Randolph, and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
"Dues for Dogs" by Lynn Davison.
A graduate of the Ringling School of Art and Design, Davison has had a very successful career as a painter for more than 30 years. Her often strange and sometimes slightly disturbing paintings have been purchased by numerous private and public collections.
Both exhibitions in Selby Gallery will run until July 31.
The Selby Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery is located on the Ringling College of Art and Design campus, one-half block east of 2700 N. Tamiami Trail on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way in Sarasota. For additional information, call Selby Gallery at 941-359-7563 or 941-351-5100, e-mail selby@ringling.edu or visit www.ringling.edu/selbygallery
ART
RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART - Through July 26, "Language of the Nude: Four Centuries of Drawing the Human Body." Through Oct. 11, "Dangerous Women," featuring 16th- and 17th-century art depicting Judith and Salome of the Bible. Through Aug. 2, "Picturing Eden," featuring work of 37 artists from six countries. Tickets for the museum are $25, or $20 for seniors 65 and up; children ages 6-17, $10; children 5 and under, admitted free. Free to all on Mondays. Located at 5401 Bay Shore Rd., 351-1660. Admission includes the Ringling Museum of Art, Cà d’Zan mansion, Circus Museum, Mable’s Rose Garden and grounds.
RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN - Through July 31, "Nat Krate at 90: A Retrospective" and "Figurative/Narrative: Lynn Davison & Gale Fulton Ross." Galleries located one-half block east of 2700 N. Tamiami Tr. on Dr. MLK Jr. Way. Call 359-7563; www.ringling.edu/selbygallery.
ART CENTER SARASOTA - July 14-Sept. 12, "Green: The Primary Color." Reception: July 16, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Located at 707 N. Tamiami Tr.; 365-2032; www.artsarasota.org
ART UPTOWN - Through July 10, acrylics and different media by Michael Dowd and mixed media (semi-abstract collages focusing on female figures) by Eleanor Merritt. July 11-17, sculpture by Dana Clark and abstract acrylics by Nancy Hawkins. Located at 1367 Main St.; www.artuptown.com; 955-5409.
BEADS, F.O.B. - Entries sought for new juried bead art exhibit to be held Oct. 6-31. Original entries must be inspired by Van Gogh’s "Starry Night." Work must have been completed in the past two years and be original. Non-refundable entry fee: $6 per piece; limit of two pieces per artist. Beadwork must be submitted Oct. 1, 2 or 3. Located at 2312 Gulf Gate Dr.; 921-0871 or Beadsfob@aol.com.
COLLECTORS’ GALLERY & FRAMERY - Through July 15, Frame Design Contest. Prizes awarded; entry is free. All entrants receive 10 percent off next framing or purchase. Gallery located in Historic Downtown Venice; 488-3029.
COLLEEN CASSIDY-BERNS STUDIO - Through Aug. 31, "Tropical Botanica," an exhibition of watercolors and signature hand-painted furniture. Go to www.colleencassidy.com; 4613 S. Tamiami Trail, 924-1200.
DABBERT GALLERY - Through Sept. 30, "Summer Showcase" featuring Yuqi Wang, Ben Stahl, Robert Baxter, Eric Boyer, Jinzhou Bai, Bill Jerdon, Barbara Krupp, Candace Krupp and Beatrice del Perugia. Located at 76 S. Palm Ave.; 955-1315; www.dabbertgallery.com
ELIZABETH STEVENS GALLERY - Through September, "Summer Show," featuring gallery artists Marge Bennett and Debbie Dannheiser. Gallery located at 1945 Morrill St. in Towles Court; 365-4222.
GALLERIA SILECCHIA - Through Aug. 2, hand-painted chandeliers, sconces and lamps by Ulla Darni. Through July 30, bronze sculptures by Glenna Goodacre. At 12 S. Palm Ave. and 20 S. Palm Ave.; www.galleriasilecchia.com; 365-7414.
GALLERY AT TOWLES COURT - Through August, a multi-media event by Marilyn Helfenbein. Opening reception 6 p.m., June 19. Located at 252 S. Links Ave.; 308-1986.
KATHARINE BUTLER GALLERY - July 17, 6-9 p.m., Summer Celebration, featuring highlights of the 2009 season with artwork by all 17 gallery artists. Located at 1943 Morrill St. in Towles Court. Call 955-4546 or log onto www.kbutlergallery.com.
PASTRY ART - Through July, exhibit of art by Debbie Dannheiser. Located at 1512 Main St.; 955-7545.
SARASOTA SEASON OF SCULPTURE GALLERY - Through September, Jack Dowd’s sculpture of a New York bar scene, "Last Call. Admission: $5, adults; $3, seniors; children under 12, admitted free. Located at 20 Lemon Ave.; 366-7767; www.seasonofsculpture.com
SELBY PUBLIC LIBRARY - Through Sept. 30, ‘Similar Contradictions," an exhibit of works by Ali Light and Steve Capri that were created through the use of nontraditional materials. Located at 1331 First St. Call 861-5000.
SELBY GARDENS - Through Sept. 27, the 4th Annual Selby Instructors’ Showcase, in the Museum of Botany and the Arts. Located at 811 S. Palm Ave.; 366-5731 or www.selby.org.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH - Through Aug. 30, "Collage As Art," with works by a group of Sarasota artists. Located at 3975 Fruitville Rd.; 373-0530 or judihennard@comcast.net.
UNLIMITED RESOURCE - Located at 1012 N. Orange Ave.; 400-9747 or 953-7903.
VENICE ART CENTER - Through Aug. 14, Arts of Asia Exhibit SummerFest Program. Located at 390 Nokomis Ave., Venice; 485-7136.
WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER GALLERY - July 9-Sept. 30, "Signs of Time," photographs by Agnieszka "Agnes" Arlukiewicz. Opening reception, 5-7 p.m., July 9. Located at 340 S. Tuttle Ave. Call 366-1700.
WYLAND GALLERY - July 11, 6-10 p.m., Wyland’s Birthday Celebration Virtual Show, including a private "meet and greet" between Wyland and show attendees via webcast technology. Gallery located at 314 John Ringling Blvd., St. Armands Circle; 388-5331 or visit www.wylandkw.com
ARTWALKS
FIRST FRIDAY WALKS - Downtown galleries of Burns Square, Pineapple Avenue, Palm Avenue and Main Street, from 6-9 p.m. featuring live music, refreshments and general merriment. Next: Aug. 7.
TOWLES COURT GALLERY WALK - Art walks every third Friday of the month, from 6 p.m. Many galleries and restaurants are open for evening strolls and dining. Live music; 365-8683 for details. Parking on Adams Lane. Next: July 17.
MUSIC
FRIDAYFEST ON THE BAY - Third Friday of each month through September, 5-9 p.m., at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, July 17, Rye Road, a Sarasota/Bradenton country band. Located at 777 N. Tamiami Tr. Admission free. Bring lawn chairs, blankets; 953-3368.
GLENRIDGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - Sarasota Chorus of the Keys, the 2009 Sunshine District Championship Barbershop Chorus, presents two concerts: July 18, 8 p.m., and July 19, 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $15. Located at 7333 Scotland Way; 552-5325.
IRISH ROVER - Through Aug. 30, Sundays, 5-8 p.m., Jazz Juvenocracy. Reservations strongly recommended. No cover charge. Located at 6514 Gateway Ave.. Call 926-1060; visit www.jazzjuvenocracy.com.
JAZZ AT TWO SUNDAYS AT THE GLENRIDGE - July 19, 2 p.m. Tickets: $7.50, members; $12.50, non-members. Located at 7333 Scotland Way; 552-5325.
MOTHER’S MUSICAL BAKERY - Open mic on the first Thursday of the month this summer, 7-10 p.m. Because of noise restrictions, acoustic music only; original compositions welcome. Next: Aug. 6. Located at 6517 Superior Ave., Gulf Gate; www.mothersmusicalbakery.com; 342-6419.
SARASOTA OPERA GUILD - 2009 Summer Salons: July 15, Roger Zare (composer) at TPC Prestancia Country Club. Reservations deadline for July 15 salon is July 10. All salons begin with social hour and cash bar at 11 a.m.; lunch served at noon, followed by the musical program. Cost: $35 per salon (checks payable to Sarasota Opera Guild; mail payment to Carolyn Allworth, 4036 Westfield Ct., Sarasota, FL 34233. Call 378-5619.
SECOND SUNDAYS AT SELBY - Free monthly concert series, 2:30 p.m., sponsored by the Sarasota Music Archive, at Selby Library. July 12, pianist Lindsay Garritson performing a program of Schubert, Scriabin and Prokofiev. Call 861-1168. Located at 1331 First St.
VENICE THEATRE - July 18, 8 p.m., Jimmy Jay and the Jay-men, featuring the sounds of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Tickets: $20. Located at 140 W. Tampa Ave., Venice; 488-0115 or www.venicestage.com.
VINYL MUSIC FESTIVAL - July 16-19, featuring more than 25 DJs from around the world and local artists. For a complete schedule, visit www.vinylmusicfestival.com. Festival passes: $20; VIP passes, $50. Passes available for purchase online.
THEATRE
BANYAN THEATER COMPANY - Through July 12, "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" by Martin McDonagh. July 16-Aug. 2, "Old Wicked Songs" by Jon Marans. Tickets: $28.50. In the Jane B. Cook Theatre, FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Tr.; 358-5330; www.banyantheatercompany.com.
FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE - July 10-11, 2009 Sarasota Improv Festival Workshops in the Golden Cabaret. Tickets: $10, individual; $39, evening pass; $49, weekend pass. Saturdays through Aug. 29, FST Improv. Through July 30, "Shirley Valentine." Call 366-9000 or visit www.floridastudiotheatre.
GOLDEN APPLE DINNER THEATRE - Through July 26, "Late Nite Catechism." Tickets are $33-$45. Located at 25 N. Pineapple Ave.; 366-5454; www.thegoldenapple.com.
HISTORIC ASOLO THEATRE - Through July 19, "Circus INcognitus." Tickets for daytime performances: $10, children 12 and under; $12, adults. For evening show, $13 for children and adults. Located at 5555 N. Tamiami Trail. Call 351-8000; www.asolo.org.
LAZY FAIRY IMPROV TROUPE - July 29, 7:30 p.m. In the lobby of Players Theatre, 838 N. Tamiami Tr. Tickets: $12; 365-2494.
PLAYERS THEATRE - July 9-12, "Wit," part of the Summer Sizzler Series. Tickets: $18, adults; $12, students. Aug. 10-15, 7:30 p.m., "The Play’s The Thing" play-writing competition. July 11, noon, auditions for the readings. Tickets: $8 each/3 plays for $21/6 plays for $36. At 838 N. Tamiami Trail; 365-2494; www.theplayers.org.
VENICE THEATRE - July 9-19, "Hollywood Cabaret." Special summer rate of $19 per ticket. Located at 140 W. Tampa Ave., Venice. Call the box office at 488-1115.
FILM
REGAL HOLLYWOOD 20 - Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m., free family movies: July 8, "Mr. Bean’s Holiday" (G), "Madagascar 2" (PG). July 14, 15, "Arctic Tale" (G), "Igor" (PG). July 21, 22, "Everyone’s Hero" (G), "Kung Fu Panda" (PG). July 28, 29, "Charlotte’s Web" (G), "Shrek the 3rd" (PG). Located at 1993 Main Street; 954-5768.