Robin Maria Pedrero (left with her artwork) and me, Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson (with my artwork)

Lucy had some patrons tell her they thought our show was one of SCCs best!

Terry Olson, (far right) Orange County Arts Director, came to the show and posed for a photo along with Lucy Gonzalez (far left) SCC Fine Arts Gallery Curator, Robin Maria Pedrero and myself (blue shirt) 

A Great Turnout

Despite the Weather, The Traffic and the Construction

We had a great turn out at the SCC Fine Arts Gallery last night for our show! Thanks to all the folks who ventured out in the rain, in 5 O'clock traffic and found their way to the Gallery! Robin and I were happy to see many of our faithful art fans and also to have some new fans who came with the Orlando Sentinel in hand, telling us they read about the show in Terry's column.

Thanks!

Shout Out to Terry Hummel

Thanks Terry for your consistent coverage of the arts, for putting our event in your Orlando Sentinel  Visual Arts column this friday and for tirelessly promoting the arts in our town! Not sure if everyone knows it but Terry has an MA from Rollins College and is on the boards of Orlando Downtown Arts District and the Mennello Museum of American Art. AND he is founder and past president of the former Orlando Visual Artists' League (OVAL) which played a very important art in the creation of the City Arts Factory.

Thanks for mentioning Robin and my art exhibition which opens at SCC on Tuesday, under the subheading Pastel and Paper. 

We appreciate the inclusion and that you always have kind words to say about both of our work.

SCC Reception Tuesday

Hope to See You There

Robin and I have been working tirelessly on this show. We started out by creating NEW work specifically for this opportunity, each of us are exhibiting 20 pieces! After working in the studio we moved on to the computer, and the marketing. I created postcards and a catalog, plus an email graphic. Robin contacted  all the media she is so well connected with, created a sneak peek YouTube video and ordered the catalogs. SCC created posters and postcards and put us on their website as well. 

We are hoping that all of our efforts will yield us a busy opening night on September 2, from 5-7 p.m. It is easy to get a big crowd for the opening of a group show, everyone just brings a few people and you instantly have a full house! It is a little different for a two-person show.  

We would love to have as full house at the SCC Fine Arts Gallery, so please, bring your friends! The parking situation is a little tricky because Weldon Blvd. is under construction. G-Building is where the Fine Arts Gallery is located on campus. I have a very good map, if you email me I will be happy to send it to you. elizabeth@nelsoncreative.com

Thanks Southern Fields Art Resource

Gotta Love Good Press

Southern Fields Art Resource posted about my work at the COMMA Gallery Cows show as well as my upcoming exhibit with Robin Maria Pedrero at the Seminole Community College, Fine Arts Gallery opening September 2nd from 5-7pm. (Check here for directions) I enjoy their blog, which lists many excellent local artists.

Thanks to Southern Fields Art Resource and Caleb (whose own artwork is great) for all his efforts for local artists and exhibits!