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 4th Annual Juried Exhibition will be held at the Carrollwood
Cultural Center in Tampa, FL from November 3 thru November 30, 2009,
and sponsored by AOE Supply of Tampa, FL. Our juror is British
International artist Kenneth J. Hodgson, founder of the National
Acrylic Painters' Association - United Kingdom (fore-runner of ISAP).
The prospectus is available on this site or by contacting our
Exhibition Director, Judy Weitekamp - judywtkp@tampabay.rr.com or
727-823-6946. Membership in ISAP-FL is required for entry and you can
either join now or when you submit your entry for the exhibit. This
year we are going completely digital (CD) and the entry postmark is
August 21, 2009. So paint, shoot, save, burn a CD and get ready for a
great exhibit! See you in November!
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 2009, Fourth Annual Juried Exhibition is on schedule and we are
looking forward to another exciting show.
The general membership meeting was held in
mid-January 2009 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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