Artworks Local Art & Gifts

Visit Our New Website

2021-04-26T16:01:00.005-05:00

We have a New Website!

www.ArtworksLocalArt.com

Thank You All for Joining Us at our Grand Opening

2021-03-03T10:32:00.001-06:00

We are so very grateful to be a part of such a wonderful community. Although it was cold and rainy, seeing so many of our favorite people yesterday made it so much better. It was a lot of work getting our new gallery setup and ready in the short time of about two weeks, but we are grateful to have our doors open. Please come back and see us often with our new artists and new works of art, jewelry, pottery, classes and more.

Also, special thanks to the Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce for sharing our event and having our official ribbon cutting. They are such a wonderful organization with the best interests of our community at heart.

Pictures from our 03/02/2021 Grand Opening in Unit 224 at The Villagio.

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting March 2nd

2021-03-01T08:45:00.004-06:00

We will be having our Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on March 2nd. We are hoping all of you can join us. Come see our new location (upstairs unit 224). Hours: 10:00-5:00 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting at 11:30 a.m. with the Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce.

Artworks is Moving Upstairs

2021-02-24T18:58:00.004-06:00

Artworks is now ARTWORKS LOCAL ART & GIFTS upstairs in Unit 224 at Villagio on Perdido Key. 13700 Perdido Key Dr, in the same building B, but upstairs in Unit 224 on the 2^nd floor in the Villagio Town Centre.

Talis Jayme is ending her successful 13 year run as gallery coordinator as a result of the sale of unit 123. She is passing the reigns over to a new gallery and new group of gallery owners: Kim Brungraber, Wanda Hubbard, Cynthia Hobgood and Christina Steffan, all current resident artists from Artworks; along with Andrea Wraalstad. All the rest of the Artworks artists have made the move also.

Talis’ extraordinary art work is the first space you see and she will continue art classes and also coordinate events for the gallery. She is our very own angel without whom there would never have been such a unique gathering of talent and friendship. The artists are grateful for her love and support over the years and look forward to creating art and fun in our community with her.

The Grand Opening of ARTWORKS LOCAL ART & GIFTS is Tuesday, March 2^nd, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For more information visit us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ArtworksOnPerdidoKey

A Little Rebranding for Our New Gallery Location

2021-02-19T09:12:00.000-06:00

We are rebranding a little bit as we move from our downstairs gallery unit to our upstairs gallery unit. You will find our new banner for unit 224 at the Villagio very soon (we just ordered it today). You will also start seeing our postcards around the area businesses soon. Most importantly, we hope to see you at our new gallery soon (planning on being open March 2nd). Until then, stay warm!

UPDATE: We are Moving, NOT CLOSING!

2021-02-18T17:32:00.000-06:00

Things happen fast on this little island. We have closed our location at the Villagio, but we are not going out of business. Instead, we are moving upstairs to Unit 224 which is almost directly above where we were located.

We are still in the process of opening our new location and will have more information for you soon. Sign up below to get an email notification for our next update.

Artworks at the Villagio is Closing

2021-01-28T11:07:00.006-06:00

02/18/2021 QUICK UPDATE: We are moving, not closing. More details here https://www.artworksonperdidokey.com/2021/02/update-we-are-moving-not-closing.html

Our little gallery on Perdido Key is closing soon. Since opening our doors in 2007 at the Villagio, we have enjoyed countless visits from local friends and family and fans. We have welcomed new artists throughout the years, had book signings, hosted Frank Brown songwriters, donated to Toys for Tots and 325 Zero Hunger, reveled at cheerful Christmas parties with barrels of laughter at dirty Santa steals, taught art lessons to young and old, weathered hurricanes and oil spills and pandemics... but most of all, we have been here with all of you. Just being here as a part of this wonderful community with our little piece of the beach has been the most rewarding part of all these years. Thank you all so very much for letting us share these many years with you. While we have not found a new location, we are looking and will let you know as soon as we find one. Until then, keep us in your prayers as you are in ours; and come by and see us and enjoy the amazing works of our artists while we are here. May angels watch over you.

~From Talis Jayme and all the artists at the gallery.

The last open day for the gallery is February 13, 2021.

We will have sidewalk sales on Jan 30th, Feb 6th and Feb 13th.

A lot of people have asked why we are closing. To be clear, this is not related to covid or the economy. We have leased our gallery unit all these years; but the unit is being bought and the purchaser is going to occupy the unit themselves and not lease it out. Thus, we have to relocate and retail lease options on Perdido Key are limited. If you know of a place or want to invest and build us a place, let us know. We are looking. Love you all.

We've taken hundreds of photos over the years. Follow this link to browse through them. You're probably in a few of them. At the bottom of every page, click the 'Older Posts' link to go to the next page. Artworks Studio & Gallery: Photos (artworksonperdidokey.com)

And here is a link to a slideshow of even more photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/uN7DR9J3bWEWwprGA

Perdido Key's Only Art Gallery and Studio

2021-01-21T09:05:00.006-06:00

Artworks Studio & Gallery has been Perdido Key's only art gallery since its opening in 2007. The artists-in-residence represent the finest local artisans on Perdido Key and the surrounding area. Their original works of art have garnered international acclaim and grace the walls of many businesses and residences on Perdido Key and even as far away as Hong Kong. Stop by to see the latest local originals as soon as you get a chance.

Gallery pieces include original oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography, woodwork, glass work and more.

Quick Links

Evening Art Classes with Talis Jayme
Watercolor and Acrylic Art Classes with Talis Jayme
Private Art Classes with Talis Jayme
Jewelry Making Classes with Cynthia Hobgood
Ceramics Classes with Christina Steffen
Mandala Dot Art Classes with Candi Randolph

Upcoming Events Calendar

Event Photos
Map and Directions

Perdido Key Area Attractions

NEWS

New Update 02/18/2021:

We Are Moving, NOT CLOSING

Read More Here

2021 is Here!

2021-01-04T17:38:00.002-06:00

Happy New Year from all of us at Artworks Studio & Gallery. We wish the very best to each and every one of you. Cheers!

Holiday Hours to Wrap Up 2020

2020-12-21T14:06:00.000-06:00

The gallery is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday before Christmas with limited hours on Christmas Eve and the 26th. Come by for your last minute Christmas gift ideas. We are here for you.

Merry Christmas!

Happy New Year!

2020 Christmas Party Cancelled

2020-11-29T13:54:00.002-06:00

With so many concerns this year over Covid-19, we are cancelling our 2020 Christmas party at the gallery. Our hearts and prayers are with everyone this holiday season and we pray that this next year will be far better for everyone. Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

Our gallery will be open normal operating hours throughout December.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

2020 Artworks Christmas Party, Gift Swap and Ugly Sweater Contest

2020-11-20T13:27:00.006-06:00

Join us all at Artworks Studio & Gallery on December 4th, 6pm, for our 2020 Christmas Party. Talis Jayme of Artworks Studio & Gallery will be hosting the party this year along with all of the gallery artists and Villagio businesses. 325ZeroHunger, the nonprofit with the mission of ending childhood hunger in the 32506 and 32507 zip codes of Escambia County, is our 2020 Charity Organization of the Year, and this will be our sixth year with Noah Moseley hosting our Dirty Santa Christmas Gift Swap.

325ZeroHunger Charity Contributions

Bring food for the hungry. 325ZeroHunger is working with seven (7) elementary and middle schools in our geographic area and will make sure that our food contributions are distributed to those children and families in need in our area. We encourage our party guests to bring a food contribution for this wonderful charity. The following food items would be greatly appreciated by families this organization serves: Pasta, Pasta Sauce (in a can, not glass), Rice, Canned Beans, Canned Chicken, Canned Tuna, Chili, Ravioli, Peanut Butter, Cereal, Oatmeal, Grits.

This Christmas party at Artworks is one small chance for us to help address local childhood hunger, but it is a HUGE part in the lives of those children. Bring any of the items suggested above as your contribution. Donations will also be accepted.

Dirty Santa Christmas Gift Swap

Bring a wrapped gift if you would like to play in our Dirty Santa Christmas Gift Swap where you can steal gifts from someone else and they can steal from you – all in good fun and everyone who plays leaves with a Christmas gift. We suggest wrapped gifts of about $20 in value.

Do you have a favorite ugly Christmas sweater?

Wear it to the party for a chance to win our Ugly Christmas Sweater Competition. The winner will be announced after the Dirty Santa Gift Swap.

Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served for everyone attending. Party attendees are welcome to bring food and beverages to share. More details will be posted here as possible. The public is welcome to join us so tell all of your friends. Call Talis Jayme if you have questions (850) 261-9617. Thank you. We hope to see you and your friends at the party.

Merry Christmas!
~Talis Jayme

Facebook Event Link

https://www.facebook.com/events/202188161466612/

Artist of the Month November 2020 is Gove Scrivenor

2020-10-30T08:50:00.001-05:00

Gove Scrivenor, better known for his musical prowess, is the Artworks Studio & Gallery November Artist of the Month. Gove’s art and photography of people, places and things is inspired by his musical travels.

Following a stint in the Navy as a sonar Tech aboard submarines, Gove headed to Nashville to pursue a music career, recording four albums and playing on numerous sessions for many of the big names. He also did voiceovers for National Geographic.

“I've always been an artist in one form or another and now enjoy creating the fine art and photography works that have until now been hiding away in the recesses of my mind,’’ he said. “My work incorporates photos of people, places, and things I've come across in my musical travels and are then digitally manipulated to create these pieces. I have no formal training and rely completely on my imagination to pull me through.’’

2020 Frank Brown International Songwriters Night at Artworks

2020-10-30T08:37:00.006-05:00

Artworks Studio & Gallery is honored to again host one evening of musical entertainment as part of the 2020 Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival. We welcome Nick Branch and Transit Soul (Melissa Joiner and Mark Brook - cello) - all very talented singer/songwriters sure to provide a wonderful night of entertainment.

With 2020 being such an exceptional year, we are changing our songwriters night a bit. While we had thought about having an outdoor event, the weather is not forecasted to be as nice as we would like. Instead, this event will be inside the Breakfast Club. This is sure be an entertaining evening and we look forward to having you join us.

We will also be accepting toy donations for the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots charity drive. All toy donations will be collected at the gallery and given to our local area Marines at our Christmas party in early December.

WHAT: Frank Brown International Songwriters' Night
DATE: November 12, 2020
TIME: 7:00pm-9:00pm

Cash Bar at the Breakfast Club.
A $10 cover charge is appreciated for our performing songwriters.

Frank Brown Posters available for purchase.

For official information about all of the Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival, visit http://frankbrownsongwriters.com

What is the Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival?

36th ANNUAL FRANK BROWN INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITERS' FESTIVAL

NOVEMBER 11-15, 2020

The 36th annual Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival will feature more than 100 nationally acclaimed songwriters in venues along the Florida / Alabama Gulf Coast from November 11-15, 2020. The festival is an opportunity for seasoned and aspiring songwriters and musicians from all over the world to have their songs heard, and for the public to learn the stories behind the lyrics that only the song’s author can express. During this exciting 5 day festival, performers will be hosted in over two dozen venues along the Florida/Alabama Coast.

#FBISF

October 2020 Artist of the Month is Wanda Hubbard

2020-10-05T08:36:00.005-05:00

Wanda Hubbard is Artist of the Month.

October 2020

Wanda Hubbard was born in Birmingham Alabama and is a self-taught artist. She likes to paint using vivid colors and experiments with new techniques and styles. A constant theme in Wanda’s art is coastal life. She paints and shares her work so others can hopefully find enjoyment in her art.

Layering mediums to create movement and depth is her favorite technique. For her, the most interesting paintings start with an acrylic pour layer. Using the acrylic pour base, she looks for sea life in the paint much like others look for animal shapes in the clouds. She then paints the image that she’s found and enhances the back ground to create an environment. Another favorite technique is alternating resin and acrylic layers when painting. This adds dimension and enhances the key elements on the canvas.

Her goal is to present realistic representations of sea life. Her passion for the brilliant colors was inspired by the painting, "Imperial Zebras" by Tie-Feng Jiang. With Jiang as her inspiration she created her own version of his work and called it "Zebras in Motion".

Throughout the years, art has continued to provide relaxation and joy for Wanda. She is excited to see where the future will lead her and the new art that she will create.

Stop by the gallery to see Wanda's latest additions to the gallery. We hope to see you soon. Be well.

September 2020 Artist of the Month is Wanda Hubbard

2020-09-02T06:31:00.001-05:00

Wanda Hubbard is Artist of the Month.

September 2020

Stop by the gallery to see Wanda's latest additions to the gallery. We hope to see you soon. Be well.

Artist: Jael Collins Blazquez

2020-08-04T12:28:00.001-05:00

Jael Collins Blazquez
Artworks Resident since August 2020.

Jael has been an artist for over 40 years. Moved to Hawaii in 1961 with her husband and three children. There she began her artistic journey. Jael's artistic journey started with ceramics and then oil paintings. She has branched out into many other forms of one-of-a-kind tropical artistic creations. Jael moved to Pensacola in 2014. She is now residing in Perdido Key, Florida where she is bringing her one-of-a-kind tropical artistic style to Artworks Studio & Gallery.

Stop by and check out her colorful and unique 3D creations that embrace the magic and beauty of the coastal community.

We Support Simon Says Bike

2020-08-04T12:19:00.002-05:00

Artworks Studio & Gallery proudly supports Andy, Chris and Ken as they raise money for prostate cancer awareness. What you guys are doing will save lives. Thank you and God bless you.

Keep up with the Mull brothers and Ken as they trek from Perdido Key to the shores of Lake Erie with this website: https://www.simonsaysbike.org/

July 2020 Artist of the Month is Jackie Grear

2020-06-24T16:44:00.000-05:00

Jackie Grear is Artist of the Month for July 2020 at Artworks Studio & Gallery. Jackie has been at the gallery as a resident artist for many years now and brings great energy and creativity to the gallery. We are proud to have her as our July Artist of the Month. Meet Jackie in person at the gallery on her "Meet the Artist" days.

Meet July's Artist of the Month

Thursday, July 23, all day 10:00-5:00

Tuesday, July 28, 1:30-5:00

My name is Jaqueline Grear, and I’m so honored to have been chosen as this month’s Artist of the Month. I’m a self-taught painter who first started painting in Southern Illinois in the 1970s. Although I now paint mostly beach landscapes and coastal wildlife, I began my career in art painting canvasses of rural Midwestern scenery. I’ve always been drawn to the beauty I see in nature around me, which is why many of my early paintings depicted the quaint family farms and the gently rolling country sides that I grew up around.

During my time painting in Southern Illinois, my artwork was purchased by several local institutions, including a museum, art gallery, and hospital. My artwork was also bought by then Illinois State Senator Jim Ria, as well as former Illinois U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Paul Simon. I was also recognized with a Best of Show award at an Illinois statewide art exhibition.

Shortly after achieving regional success with my artwork, I took a lengthy hiatus from painting. I founded a small construction business with my family and stayed busy running operations there for more than 25 years. In 2006, I retired and moved south to live on the Gulf Coast. The beauty I found here inspired me to pick up my paintbrush again, and I haven’t been able to put it down since.

I’m so thankful to be able to spend so much of my time now making art. It’s a wonderful way to stay busy, and it’s a hobby I love very much. I’m honored to be recognized as this month’s Artist of the Month, and I hope you will enjoy looking at my collection of paintings at Artworks Studio and Gallery located in the Villagio Town Centre, Perdido Key.

New Hours

2020-06-11T09:26:00.002-05:00

We have changed our hours for the summer. Please stop by and visit Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Mondays are by appointment only. Call Talis at (850) 261-9617 for more information or for appointments.

NEW HOURS

Tuesday - Saturday

10am - 5pm

Monday

By Appointment Only

(850) 261-9617

Sunday

Closed

Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

2020-06-08T11:40:00.000-05:00

Join us and the Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce for it's June Business After Hours Chamber Social on June 17, 2020 (5pm-7pm).

Everyone is welcome to attend whether you are a member of the Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce or not.

Learn what the Chamber is working on for its members and the community.

Food & Beverages provided, too.

325ZeroHunger Charity Contributions
Bring food for the hungry. 325ZeroHunger is working with seven (7) elementary and middle schools in our geographic area and will make sure that our food contributions are distributed to those children and families in need in our area. We encourage our party guests to bring a food contribution for this wonderful charity. The following food items would be greatly appreciated by families this organization serves: Pasta,Pasta Sauce (in a can, not glass), Rice, Canned Beans, Canned Chicken,Canned Tuna, Chili, Ravioli, Peanut Butter, Cereal, Oatmeal, Grits.

This party at Artworks is one small chance for us to help address local childhood hunger, but it is a HUGE part in the lives of those children. Bring any of the items suggested above as your contribution. Donations will also be accepted.

Local Artists
This is another great opportunity for the community to meet our local artists in residence at Artworks Studio & Gallery which will be open throughout the event. Purchase a little original art for your walls, postcards to mail to your family and friends, jewelry or gift certificates for those whom you are just not quite sure what to buy them.

Artworks Sidewalk Market

2020-05-16T08:32:00.000-05:00

Artworks is bringing a new combination to the Villagio - locally crafted pottery filled with locally grown basil! For all of you home chefs out there, basil is a tasty recipe ingredient that adds flavor and aroma to pasta, fish, chicken and more. Just chop up a few leaves and add them to your dish. Plus, the basil sold at Artworks is grown right here on beautiful Perdido Key; and these live basil plants are potted in hand-made containers made by local Perdido Key artisans. The combination goes two-fold in helping our area artists and horticulturalists.

We hope to see you there.

Be well!

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Want a great recipe that features basil? Try Basil Pesto.

BASIL PESTO

Basil Pesto is a sauce or dip traditionally served with pasta and chicken, but be sure not to limit yourself to just pasta and chicken. Pork chops and fish go with a creamy basil pesto sauce just as well. Basil Pesto is an excellent addition to many meals; and it is usually made of basil, garlic, nuts, cheeses, olive oil, salt and pepper. Preparation time is very quick and only a little stovetop time is needed. This particular recipe is brought to us by Kevin Clark, Joel Smith and Noah Moseley.

Ingredients for Basil Pesto

Fresh Basil Leaves (about 7 stems)

4 Garlic Cloves

1/2 Cup Pine Nuts (or Walnuts)

1/2 Cup Olive Oil

1/4 Cup Lemon Juice

3/4 Cup Grated Cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino-Romano Cheese)

Salt & Pepper

Big Picture

Basil Pesto is so amazingly easy to make and it is subject to your own creativity and preferences. We roast the nuts and garlic in a little bit of olive oil and then pour that over the basil leaves in a food processor and mix in the lemon juice, grated cheese, salt and pepper. You decide how fluid you like the pesto, how spicy, how salty, peppery and how blended. Some people prefer a rough, choppy pesto. Other people prefer a smoothly blended pesto. It all comes down to what you prefer.

Instructions to Make Basil Pesto

Place basil leaves into the food processor.
Lightly roast the pine nuts or walnuts on the top of the stove.
Once the nuts are beginning to brown, add chopped garlic and a little olive oil.
Once the garlic has cooked just slightly, pour the pan ingredients into the food processor over the basil leaves. We think the heat of the olive oil helps slightly cook and tenderize the basil leaves in the food processor.
Add lemon juice.
Pulse until the pesto is blended into a slightly coarse mixture.
Add more olive oil as needed.
Add salt and pepper.
Add grated cheese.

Substitutions

Pine nuts can be replaced with pretty much any other type of nut. We've tried walnuts. Those worked very well. Sunflower seeds worked well also.
The cheese is any hard style of cheese that is easily grated. Parmesan is an excellent option.
Olive oil or extra-virgin olive oil? You pick. Extra-virgin olive oil may make a more bitter pesto if it is over blended in the food processor due to the breakdown of polyphenols. Another option if using extra-virgin olive oil is to food process everything else and then gently stir in the extra-virgin olive oil by hand.

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Artist: June Morrison

2020-05-15T09:42:00.000-05:00

June Morrison joined Artworks Studio & Gallery in May 2020. June brings bright and colorful original works of art to the gallery with seascapes, jungle scenes, mermaids and more.

June was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida. She married her best friend Doug Morrison and they have one son named Alex. June started drawing and sketching in elementary school. In the 70's the local newspaper, (Pensacola News-Journal) had weekly art contest for children, which she entered and won several times. After high school, June put her talent aside for years. She decided to revisit her artistic side in her early 40's and tried painting for the first time. June loves painting beachy, whimsical things that make people smile! She prefers acrylic paints. Stop by Artworks and check out June's beachy scenes, animals, etc., of Pensacola, on several types of surfaces such as reclaimed wood. June will also do special commission on furniture and pillows.

Contact June directly at june_morrison2001@yahoo.com

March 2020 Artist of the Month is Kim Brungraber

2020-02-28T14:49:00.000-06:00

ARTWORKS ARTIST FOR MARCH

KIM BRUNGRABER

Who: Local artist potter, Kim Brungraber, is being celebrated during March at Artworks Studio & Gallery. Kim lived mostly in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She excelled in oil painting for years before discovering her love of clay. She owned a consulting business before retiring and throwing herself into the fascinating world of pottery. Throwing pottery on the wheel and hand-building pottery gives her pleasure and tranquility. Kim's inspirations come from her years of oil painting flowers, nature and her love of underwater life during scuba diving in the oceans around the world. She is amazed at the multitude of ways to express herself through pottery which inspires her to try different techniques of glazing, firing pottery, and the functions of different clay bodies. Kim hopes you will enjoy her award-winning pottery and cherish the unique pieces that you may purchase. Kim is a member of the First City Potters Guild and currently in two galleries. Her working studio is currently at her home.

When: Meet Kim Tuesday, March 17th and Wednesday, March 26th from 1:30 p.m. to 5 PM. 100% of sales on these dates will be donated to St Jude's Children's Hospital.

Where: Artworks Studio & Gallery at Villagio on Perdido Key. 13700 Perdido Key Dr.

Contact Talis for information (850) 261-9617.

Evening Art Classes by Talis Jayme

2020-02-05T08:43:00.000-06:00

For any and all aspiring artists and friends, Artworks is offering evening art classes Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings led by our very own Talis Jayme. These classes are open to anyone of any skill level. You are only limited by your imagination.

When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays (5pm-7pm)

Instructor: Talis Jayme

Call (850) 261-9617 for details and reservations.

All art materials are provided.

Customers are allowed to bring non-alcoholic beverages and snacks.

Welcome to Perdido Key!