First Friday Night Opening Reception

The Artwork of Fortunato (Fred) Mannarino

Fred has long been recognized
as one of the finer practitioners of his art, acclaimed as a 'painter's
painter'. Fred, a native New Yorker, graduated from the School of Art &
Design, and subsequently studied at the School of Industrial Arts; the Art
Student's League; NY University where he attended classes given by Stephano
Cusomano; and, privately studied with Dick Ralph. Fred was just 16 when he won
his first national art exhibition award, securing first place for his ceramic
sculpture titled John the Baptist. A contemporary artist, often described as
one of the few cubistic painters around, he's garnered numerous awards, credits
and praise from professional art critics and art lovers alike. Serious art collectors
around the country and abroad have acquired a great number of his works. At
competitive showings Fred most always receives awards from the judging,
frequently being honored with Best of Show. During a recent month-long visit to
Italy and France, where he absorbed the sights and recharged his creative
juices, gathering material and inspiration for future works, Fred was invited
to exhibit at a gallery in Capri and at another in Paris. In the finest
tradition of the true professional artist who loves his craft, Fred has
developed and mastered his own distinctly unique cubistic style, through which
he continues to experiment and evolve his art.

It's
an All American Exhibit in the Gallery!
Many local artists sharing an American Experience expressed in their art. All
American Exhibit- Artists representation that is typical of anything,
anywhere in the United States!

Every day American people and every day American things in everyday American
places, in our everyday American lives interpreted by our very own local
artists! Whether it’s red, white and blue, blue and green landscapes, majestic
mountains, blue shining seas or grey washed cities, we know there is so much
beauty in this country we call home!

                                                                                                                                                                                

For the first time The Red Apple School, in New Port Richey, will
be exhibiting in the student gallery.

The
Red Apple School Mission: To educate developmentally disabled adults through the
absorption of knowledge and experience, while nurturing the individual’s
potential in any subject matter that enriches life-style goals with survival,
social and independent living skills.

Music
compliments of John Hughes.

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