“Ars Erotica” Art Event

“Ars Erotica” Art Event Coming To Gulfport’s “Artists’ Alley”

Contact: Jonathan Schork; (305) 304-3018; jonathanschork@aol.com

GULFPORT, FL: The schork~munsell studios is celebrating St. Valentine’s Day with their first group show, “Ars Erotica”, on Sunday, 12th February, 2012. In collaboration with neighboring artists Owen Pach Glass and Victory Body Art, jonathan schork & Ciara Carinci are transforming their end of Gulfport’s “Artists’ Alley” (off 29th Ave. S. at Beach Blvd.) into a complete arts event. Starting at noon, the “Artists’ Alley Cooperative” will be offering foundry & smithing demonstrations as well as a full inventory of blown glass at Owen Pach Glass; a collection of erotic & romantic art in photographs, paintings, jewelry, sculpture and other media by a varied stable of participating artists at the schork~munsell studios; and body painting by Victoria Wenner. Live music is expected in the evening, and light snacks and refreshments will be offered until supplies run out. Even though the theme is “erotic”, all work and events are tasteful and absolutely family- and kid- friendly.

Gulfport’s “Artists’ Alley” has been a hub for local artists for many years, but has been attracting more attention recently for a renewed presence of artists and art events. The “Alley” is open during each of Gulfport’s Art Walks on the first Friday and third Saturday of each month, as well as during special events. It’s ½-blockproximity to Gulfport’s well-known Beach Blvd. provides an opportunity for event-goers to easily walk around the corner of 29th Avenue to visit the “Alley’s” artists and peruse their work and installations. It recalls an earlier era in Gulfport in which artist’s enclaves were more prominent in the landscape of the village. For more information, visit the schork~munsell studios page on face book, or contact jonathan schork at 305.304.3018. This event is free to the public.