Page 18 - April 2015 Life In Naples Magazine

AN ARTISTIC COMMUNITY
ARTFULLY ENGAGED
The Naples Art Association is always looking
for unique and engaging ways to move members of
our community. Goddess Night is a women only
evening designed for women by women to benefit educational
programming by The Naples Art Association on April 9th. The
energy each year at Goddess Night is palpable as women enjoy a
champagne reception, informative break-out sessions and a seated
dinner. This year, the keynote is Anne Fleming, General Manager
of Waterside Shops. Session speakers include: Mona E. Ceurvels,
Certified Consulting Hypnotist and HypnoBirthing® Practitioner,
Debi Grilo,Director of Teachers and Teacher Development at Bala
Vinyasa Yoga, Dinah Leach, Certified Sommelier and General
Manager of Bayfront Bistro, Jeanne Seewald, J.D., M.B.A, C.P.A.,
Managing Partner at Hahn Loeser & Parks, LLP, Jennifer Alvarez
Linguidi, owner of Purely You Spa, and Cyndee Woolley, A.P.R.,
President and CEO of C2 Communications, LLC. Tickets for
Goddess Night 2015 have been sold out since February. Proceeds
from Goddess Night support outreach and children’s education.
A community favorite artsy workshop, Wine and Dezine is a
great night out with friends on April 16th from 5:30 p.m. until
7:30 p.m. This workshop is all about letting go of inhibitions and
painting, whether you think you can or not. This is the most fun
you’ll ever have with a brush. Friends, fun, wine and leave with your of classes and workshops. The Naples Art Association is built from the
own masterpiece in just three hours. Just relax as each workshop
takes you step by step through the wonderful world of painting. If
you have tried a wine and art evening through another organization,
you will be impressed at the quality of the final product you are
able to create at Wine and Dezine. Instructor Anne Chaddock
is a master at helping artists at all skill levels create wall-worthy
masterpieces. Tickets are $45 and should be purchased in advance.
Wine and other supplies are included. For more information call
239.262.6517 or visit NaplesArt.org.
Beginning May 4th, the last session of Creative
Expressions: Alzheimer’s in 2015 will provide the
opportunity for your friend or loved one diagnosed with
Alzheimer’s or dementia to get moving with art. Creative
Expressions: Alzheimer’s is an art therapy program led by
certified art therapists with guest appearances by artists and
musicians. The program has been a huge success, helping
the participants to engage in fun and novel experiences
with their caretakers without any of the stress of trying
to remember. Art provides an outlet for expression that is
soothing and empowering. Typical participants see gains
in long and short term memory during the session, not to
mention all of the fun the class provides.
AN INVITATION TO CONNECT
Come see why The Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art
Center has been voted one of the best galleries in Naples with more
local art for sale by a wider variety of local artists than anywhere else in
Naples. There are many ways to engage in creativity offered by NAA:
enjoy one day workshops and art fusion events, take a class with a
master instructor or find the perfect gift in our one of a kind gift shop.
Admission is free and opens the door to a greater participation in arts
and our community. Tour the galleries, shop, take a class or volunteer.
The Naples Art Association works to support your creative evolution.
Visit Naplesart.org for information on upcoming events and schedule
resources and passion of our community to serve the members of our
community. Come be a part of the art: Imagine! Discover! Create!