THE BEGINNING
In February of 2006, the Board of the International Society of Acrylic
Painters decided that if acrylic painters wanted to have more
opportunities to exhibit their work, ISAP would have to grow and
expand by forming Regional or State Chapters.
In March 2006, spearheaded by a Tampa Bay group of artists-most
already signature members of ISAP-stepped up to the plate and after
officers were elected and committees formed, they hit a grand-slam
with the International Society of Acrylic Painters-Florida.
By April 15, 2006, they had found a venue, a sponsor for awards, a
juror and had at least 60 members. Membership applications,
prospectus’ and information postcards were sent out to every known
artist along with galleries and museums throughout the state. ISAP-FL
had attained a membership of 104 acrylic artists by the 4th of JULY
2006!THE MISSION
Our mission is to further the interests of artists in the use of
acrylics/water-media by providing competitive exhibits, encouraging
the study of the acrylic medium, and educating artists and the public
on the significance of acrylics as an important painting medium.
THE EXHIBIT
Our 5th Annual Juried Exhibition will be held at the Carrollwood
Cultural Center in Tampa, FL from December 2, 2010 thru January 3,
2011, and is being sponsored by AOE Art Supply Company, Tampa. FL. The
postmarked deadline for digital (CD) entry is September 15, 2010. Our
judge is Gerald Brommer, renowned artist, author, educator, juror and
scholar, plus a Life Member and Past President of the National
Watercolor Society and Honorary President of the National Acrylic
Painters Association. The opening reception will be Saturday, December
4, 2010. So…get busy and finish up your latest wonderful paintings…and
we’ll see you in December.
THE STORY SO FAR...
Please go to the following pages to view the award winning
paintings, photos of the receptions, list of sponsors/contributors and
the jurors' statements of past exhibits. The 2010, Fifth Annual Juried
Exhibition is on schedule and we are looking forward to another
exciting show.
The next general membership meeting will be held in mid-February 2011
for the election and installation of new officers.
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