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
THE EXHIBIT
Our 4th Annual Juried Exhibition was held at the Carrollwood Cultural
Center in Tampa, FL from November 3 thru November 30, 2009, and was
sponsored by AOE Supply of Tampa, FL. Our juror was British
International artist Kenneth J. Hodgson, founder of the National
Acrylic Painters' Association - United Kingdom (fore-runner of ISAP).
The exhibition of paintings was well received and the reception was
attended by over 250 persons. Music was provided by a quartet of
musicians studying at the Carrollwood Cultural Center. Next year
promises to be even more exciting so paint and be prepared to enter
our 5th Exhibition!
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.
A general membership meeting will be held in mid-April 2010 for the
election and installation of new officers which are now published on
the website. So…paint your little hearts out and we’ll see you later
this year!!!
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