The Anne McKee Artists Fund
Fine Art AuctionSunday, February 8, 2015 Fort East Martello Museum Key West, Florida
“PUT THE LIME IN THE COCONUT” BY ALAINA PLOWDREY
PO BOX 2069, Ke y West, FL 33045-2069www.mckeefund.org
Dear Friends, Patrons and fellow Artists:
Welcome to the Anne McKee Artists Fund Fine Art Auction. We as a board have worked hard to bring you a fine selection of top-notch work, showcasing both established artists and emerging talent. This is the only venue in the Keys offering such a wide selection of art and artists in one place. We hope you will enjoy the art, the convivial atmosphere, the excitement of a live auction, and the satisfaction of helping us keep the arts vital in Key West. It is your participation that makes it all possible.
2014 marks over twenty years holding the auction and supporting the arts. In that time the Fund has awarded over $210,000 in project-specific grants, mostly of $1000 each. This is seed money that can make the difference between a great idea remaining simply that or taking flight into actuality. The money these grants provide is further leveraged by an organizational framework and a lively network of active support in the community. The program has been a springboard for the aspiring and inspired, and has provided the community with many artworks and performances that otherwise may not have come to fruition. We thank you for helping to make that happen.
This year we return to historic Fort East Martello for the preview week as well as the auction gala itself. Auctioneer Tom Luna, flanked by the inimitable Vannas, will lead the fray, introducing the work and spurring on the bidding while regaling us with local color. A sampling of past contributors to the auction includes artists represented in collections nationally and internationally: Jim Salem, Keith Bland, Sal Salinero, Andy Thurber, Anja Marais, Rick Worth, William Welch, Letty Nowak, Lynne Bentley-Kemp, Richard Weatherwax, Michael Palmer, Meghan Cappozi, Vera Vasek, Jon McIntosh, Deborah Goldman, and Leo Gullick (the latter three also recognized by the State of Florida as Cultural Consortium grant recipients).
In addition, this year we are also honoring Jon McIntosh with the Miriam B Good award in recognition of his extraordinary dedication to the Anne McKee Artist Fund. Jon now serves as an advisory board member and each year continues to give of his talent to the fund.
As always, 50% of the auction proceeds benefit the Fund which provides grant support to literary, visual and performing artists in the Keys, and 50% percent of the proceeds may be retained by the artist – testament to our community’s historic commitment to the Arts. A hand up, not a hand out.
Again, a warmest welcome to our annual Auction. Raise your paddles high, bid early and often, and take home something beautiful!
Joe Jackson
President Anne McKee Artists Fund of the Florida Keys, Inc.
O F T H E F L O R I D A K E Y S , I N C .
A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free within the state 1-800-help-fla (435-7352) or out of state 850-410-3800. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendtion by the state.
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SEAN P CALLAHAN PET PORTRAIT DEMONSTRATION
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7th, 12–5 PMWatercolor Artist Sean P Callahan will be giving a Pet Portrait demonstration at Dog Tired Studio, 1011 Whitehead Street, this Saturday, Feb 7 from 12 – 5 PM.
Sean has been painting strictly in watercolor for the past twenty five years. On Saturday morning, he will work on a painting and discuss his process, taking questions as he goes along.
This is an amazing opportunity to see Sean work his magic in watercolor and watch a portrait come to life before our eyes. This is a must see event so come by and meet Sean.
ADMISSION IS FREE. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 802-989-5910
SUNDAY, FEB. 8, 6:45 PM Fort East Martello MuseumTom Luna, auctioneer
VIP Reception: 6:00 PM Doors open: 6:45 PM Auction starts: 7:30 PM
$50 VIP admission includes special wine and food tasting by UVA Gourmet Shoppe and Three Fine Cooks.$30 General admission includes hors d’oeuvres, champagne and cocktails.
Tickets available at the door and at www.keystix.comArt preview February 1–8 at the Fort Gallery no admission fee.www.mckeefund.org
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1J.T. FROM HOGFISHA. Rose
Stone Soup Gallery,
Key West
The Island Gallery
in Manteo, NC
Oil on panel17” x 20”
2PUT THE LIME IN THE COCONUTAlaina PlowdreyOil on wood12” x 12”
3KEY WEST GOLF COURSEAmanda Johnson
Amanda Johnson Gallery
Oil on Linen12” x 14”
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4KEY WEST GHOSTSChristine FiferEnamel on canvas11” x 14”
5SEATED KEY WEST WOMANAnnamarie Giordano
Real Gallery
Uva
Gato building
FKCC
Pastel on paper24” x 30” (framed)
6KEY WEST #5Barbara KormanInkjet print, archival board, palm debris, vinyl compound,acrylic paint, Gesso panel11.5” x 14”
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BRACESCharlie Garrett
Dog Tired Studios
Woodblock Print, ink and tattoo ink on paper15” x 15”
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CAFE SOLEChristine Cordone
Art@8:30
Watercolor on Arches 300 lb paper20” x 30”
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SILENCE 2 | SILENCE 3Chris Lopez
Dog Tired Studios
Acrylic on particle wood panel15” x 15” (each)
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EASTER SUNDAYAndrew PrinterPhotograph on archival paper8” x 8” (framed)
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KEY WEST CATCraig GrayGranite sculpture10” x 4” x 8”
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CONCH COTTAGESEllen ReyherAcrylic on canvas board18” x 24”
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MY REVOLUTIONVera VasekAcrylic, pigment and mixed media on plexiglas12” x 12”
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GINGERBREADGabrielle Wilson
Real Gallery, Key West
Artists in Paradise, Big Pine key
Acrylic on canvas12” x 15”
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BIRDS ON A WALLGeorge Petropoulos
Dog Tired Studio
Digital photograph on Aluminum18” x 24”
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FLIGHTGregory LittleOil on birch panel20” x 16”
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COMING OUTIra SlatterCeramic sculpture18” x 17”
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LOOKING DOWN #1Jeane LaRance
Dog Tired Studio
Acrylic and paper on hardboard31” x 25”
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SUBMARINE DREAMJeremy BalthazorArchival Color Photographic Print face-mounted to Acrylic with Aluminum backing40” x 60”
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SUMMER RESOURCESJessica WebsterAcrylic paint on Ampersand Gessobord12” x 24”
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SUPPLICANTJim Toia
Kim Foster Gallery, NYC
Lucky Street Gallery, Key West
smArt Art Consulting, Monaco
Mushroom spore on Art Spectrum Colour-aide paper12.25” x 15.25” (framed)
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SUNRISE SAMJimm SherringtonAcrylic paint on wood framed canvas22” x 28”
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FUNDRAISERJoan Cox
Key West Art Center
Oil on panel12” x 12”
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VITAMIN C PLUSJoanne Sloan
Artists in Paradise, Big Pine
Key Key West Art Center, Key West
Acrylic on canvas20” x 37”
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RAINBOW-KEMP CHANNEL 8/2/14Lynne Bentley-KempArchival digital inkjet print24” x 24”
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PALM SEED PODJodell RobertsPixels and paper20” x 24”
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MARLUX DUVALJohnny WhiteLenticular photograph20” x 29”
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HYDRANGEAJudi Bradford
The Studios of Key West
SoDu Gallery
Acrylic on canvas16” x 20”
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CAPTAIN CONCHKaren Beauprie
So Du Gallery
Key West Art Center
7 Artists and Friends Gallery
Watercolor on Arches Watercolor Paper15” x 22”
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FOSSILSandy Kaster
Frangipani Gallery
Ceramic bowl with carved sgraffito design11” diameter x 2.75” high
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CAUGHT IN A TRAPKim KassnerGlass and ceramic tiles, found objects, framed in repurposed lobster trap wood14” x 18”
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SUNSWEPTLeigh BurlesonWatercolor on Arches cold press paper28” x 36
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M’ LADY GOOMBAYLinda CabreraOil on canvas18” x 22”
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ROYALTYKevin Peterson
Stone Soup Gallery, Key West
Lyman Eyer Gallery, Proivincetown, MA
Art Frenzie Gallery, Wilton Manors, FL
Kepart Gallery, Key West
Watercolor on Arches Watercolor Paper16” x 24”
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RETURNING HOMELothar SpeerOil on canvas18” x 24”
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YELLOW POLEMark HeddenDigital Lomography Archival photo print19” x 13” (24” x 18” framed)
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FETALWill FernandezCeramic, Raku24” x 14” x 6”
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BAHIA HONDA RAILROAD BRIDGEMarsha WilliamsArt photography on canvas16” x 20”
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ORCHID GLOWMary Jean ConnorsOil on canvas19” x 25”
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HANDLINEMichael Palmer
GIngerbread Square Gallery
Ink/acrylic on canvas24” x 30”
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YELLOW AWNING OF PARISMichele Byrne
Gingerbread Square Gallery
Oil on linen panel12” x 16”
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BEACH DAYNancy Beck
Stutz Art Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
Acrylic on Sign Board14.5” x 14.5”
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INN ON SOUTHARD STREETNancy Henning
Key West Art Center, Key West
Artists in Paradise, Big Pine Key
Acrylic on canvas17” x 21” (framed)
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WESTERN UNIONPerry FrantzmanPhotographic HDR on Metal40” x 22”
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WHITE STREETPoochie Myers
Guild Hall Gallery
Acrylic on canvas40” x 13”
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WINTER SUNSET AT MALLORY SQUARER.M. Walter
Key West Art Center
Oil on canvas22” x 32” (framed)
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SCAMP GROUPERRick DostalSteel sculpture
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VERTICALS IN PASTELRosanne PotterWatercolors on Canvas26” x 20”
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KAUAI’S ENCHANTED COASTSal Salinero
Gingerbread Square Gallery
Limited edition giclee on canvas - framed22” x 44”
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SPACIOUS TROPICAL SKYLinda Egan
Key West Artworks
Acrylic on canvas34” x 14”
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DAVID KATO KISULESally BinardOil, beadwork and embroidery on raw linen12” x 12”
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NEPTUNE’S BROTHERSean Callahan
Dog Tired Studio
Watercolor on paper24” x 46”
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UNDERWATER EXPLORATIONSherri Stewart
311 Gallery, Raleigh, NC
Alcohol Ink Painting on Yupo Paper, 3-D glasses24” x 30”
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BLUE HEAVENStephen LaPierre
Gildea Contemporary Gallery
Oil on canvas24” x 18”
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55BUDDYSteve LindenPalm fronds, driftwood, coconuts and screws35” x 25” x 13”
56LIVIN’ IT UP AT LA-TE-DALA-TE-DAWilliam Welch
Frangipani Gallery
Oil on canvas24” x 36”
57AUGUST HAPPY HOURSusann D’Antonio
Frangipani Gallery
Six Panel Encaustic on Wood14” x 22”
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58STILL LIFEFran Decker
Frangipani Gallery
Acrylic on canvas24” x 18”
59HOUSE IN THE MEADOWSSusan ONeillOil on board12” x 15”
60BREAKING CLOUDSJon McIntosh
Lucky Street Gallery
Acrylic on canvas16” x 20”
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SILENT AUCTION
SIGNED “BOOK OF MORMON” PLAYBILL
Authentic Playbill, signed by original Broadway cast
DINNER FOR TWO AT HOT TIN ROOF
Dinner for Two at Hot Tin Roof at the Ocean Key Resort. Value of $150, Expires 2/15/2016.
JAMES FRANCO JACK-IN-THE-BOX
Signed - and toyed with on set - by James Franco during one of his chillingly portrayed stints as the infamous serial killer “Franco” on the long running daytime drama General Hospital the prop piece was originally purchased housing a little stuffed bear. Giving a continuing nod to James Franco’s starring role in “Planet Of The Apes”, a similarly sized plush simian was found, “dismembered” and sewn into the drum major costume, instead, by the design department.
SIGNED SCRIPTS FROM “DARK KNIGHT” ANIMATED SERIES, SEASON 1
Two scripts, penned by author Garin Wolf, for the first season of an animated series version about the Dark Knight.The accompanying DVD set of
“Batman The Animated Series”, Volume One contains both episodes to see how the scripts–autographed for us by Wolf–were turned into edgy 90’s cartoon magic.
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION
UNSUNG HERO
ANNE MCKEE ARTISTS FUND UNSUNG HERO 2015
Roberta DePieroIn her fourth year of service on the board of the Anne McKee Artists’ Fund (2 years as president), Roberta’s organizational ability, positive attitude, steadfast effort, and seemingly endless energy have contributed immensely to the success of the organization.
MIRIAM B. GOOD AWARD
Jon “Tosh” McIntoshThis year’s Miriam B. Good Award honoree, Jon “Tosh” McIntosh, served as a board member with the Anne Mckee Artists Fund for over eight years. Tosh has been involved in many aspects of the Anne Mckee Fund’s mission, from working to streamline the Call for Artists process, to helping with aspects of graphic design, and curating and hanging the auction art each year.
Tosh has also supported the mission as a regular auction art contributor.“I have always tried to do as much as possible to help The Anne McKee Artists Fund maintain it’s goal of ‘artists helping artists,”
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EXECUTIVE BOARD
Joe JacksonPRESIDENT
Jane GrannisVICE-PRESIDENT
Ruben ConcepcionTREASURER
Janis ChildsCORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Kevin PetersonRECORDING SECRETARY
BOARD MEMBERS
Craig Berube-GrayDonna BosoldSean CallahanRoberta DePieroMark GambuzzaEric GrahlStephanie Hellstrom, ASID
ADVISORY BOARD
Libby CurtisJon McIntoshJoan Miller-CareyJoanne RivasCarol ShaughnessyMelissa TraderCarol TedescoJulio Torrado
LIFETIME MEMBERS
John TurnerAl SachsAnne McKee
ANNE MCKEE ARTISTS FUND OF THE FLORIDA KEYS, INC. BOARD MEMBERS
Mrs. Anne McKee hails from Avondale, Newfoundland, Canada. She moved to Key West in 1971 looking for a “warm place.” In 1976, she married Ross McKee and together the two became beloved patrons in the community, of the arts, of education and numerous charitable organizations. When she met Ross, she was already President of the Friends of the Monroe County Library and a passionate supporter of the arts. From 1987-89 she was the director of the Florida State Cultural Action and Education Alliances. By 1993, Anne was named Key West’s Woman of The Year in the Arts.
When she first envisioned a fund to provide project-based financial assistance to individual Keys artists, Anne McKee never imagined how successful it would become. In the early 1990’s, she became aware of a special need – that of the individual artist; to assist them in their creative endeavors, and thus The Anne McKee Artists Fund was born. Each year the Fund presents a gala evening at Fort East Martello where up to 80 pieces of art are sold in a live auction. The participating artists realize 50% of the winning bid on their piece, the fund receives the other 50%.
On March 1st, Grant Applications are made available on the Fund’s web site www.McKeeFund.org and at several locations throughout the Middle and Lower Keys. The volunteer Board of Directors works diligently to review applications and distribute grants up to
$1000 to qualified individual artists to assist with projects in the field of fine art, performing art and literary art. To date, the Fund has awarded more than $210,000 in grants since 1994.
“When I started, I thought it would help people buy frames and materials,” said Anne McKee of the fund that offers such tangible and intangible benefits to the local creative community. “I never dreamed it would help people do so many big things.”
HISTORY
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SPONSORS
2014 ANNE MCKEE ARTISTS FUND GRANT RECIPIENTS
PATRON OF THE ARTS: $1000 AND UP
Key West Art & Historical Society.
SUPPORTER OF THE ARTS $501 – $1000
Four Star Rentals
The Garden’s Hotel
VNA/Hospice of the Florida Keys
UVA Gourmet Shoppe
Three Fine Cooks
FRIEND OF THE ARTS: UP TO $500
Sean P Callahan
First State Bank
Gourmet Nibbles & Baskets
Konk Life
The Keynoter
Florida Keys Media Group
Conch Color
Ocean Key Resort
Curry and Sons
Poinciana Plaza
Top row: L-R: Hal Howland, Joyce Stahl, Sean P. Callahan, Bob Bowersox, Edgardo Alvarado Vasquez, Adam Russell and Lothar Speer
Bottom: Connie Gilbert, Jeane La Rance, Fabulous Spectrelles, Anne McKee, Cathy Sembert and R.M. Walter
Missing: Nancy 3 Hoffman, Christine Hunt
PHOTO BY PETER ARNOW
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