ST PETERSBURG, Florida ( March 31st, 2010) Judith Dazzio, St. Petersburg’s most respected art teacher, opens her own school of art on Central Ave in the St Petersburg Arts District between 6th and 7th street north. The school and gallery will feature Judith’s tutorials along with those of eight other distinguished art teachers.

Ms Dazzio received her B.S. in art education from the University of New Hampshire and completed her graduate work at Massachusetts College of Art and Boston University. While teaching & living in New Orleans she became Louisiana’s State Director of Art Education.

Already she has attracted a diverse stable of teachers for various media, such as artist Joseph Melancon, nationally-known watercolor artist with signature status with the national Watercolor Society, who taught drawing and painting at Eastfield College in Dallas, Texas for many years.

The school has already started classes and they are filling quickly. The gallery will feature Judith’s work and that of many other artists, as well as unique crafts.

Most of the teachers will be attending the Grand Opening. There will be a silent auction and a raffle to benefit the Dazzio Scholarship Program for Art Students.

Dazzio Art Experience School of Art & Gallery Grand Opening , 627 Central Avenue St Petersburg, Fl April 10, 2010 Hours 6 pm – 9 pm

Phone 727 821-3420

Florida Artist Pettegrew Premieres Film With Gallery Show In St Petersburg

St Petersburg Fl — Feb 18 2010

Peter Pettegrew, regional power-house landscape painter makes a rare appearance in the Tampa Bay area at Interior Motives Gallery on Central Ave in St Petersburg.

The gallery will be premiering Peter’s latest documentary film “Heart of a Landscape Painter”, produced by Florida production company Wind Dog Films.

The film premiere will be held at Interior Motives Gallery in St Petersburg Thursday February 25th. There will be two screenings, with Pettegrew on hand for both, one at 6:30pm and the other at 7:30pm.(32 mins.) The artist reception and opening Friday, February 26th 6:30pm to 9:30pm. One man show continues through March 22nd.

Given Peter’s 6 previous museum shows and 30 year painting career, it is natural that St Petersburg Gallery owner Leslie Curran wants to bring this masterful painter’s work to her gallery.

Peter Pettegrew has devoted his life to capturing the timeless beauty of the natural landscape. His plein air work with charcoal and paint has become a legendary example of many studies and painting groups.The landscape has always been the beloved subject for Pettegrew’s passionate creations. A naturalist and outdoors man he explores wilderness areas in Florida and many of his painting are from National and State Preserves. He draws his inspiration from his diverse travels. In the last few years he has been to France, the Caribbean, Montana and California to capture his subjects. Most often he is painting in the Southeastern United States.

Peter Pettegrew lived in Tampa Bay area in the 80′s. His home and studio are now in the Orlando area.

Peter’s collectors include local personalities including Kelly Craig and Bob Hite (newscasters) and many national personalities, including John Travolta (actor) and Dan Quayle (Vice President) . His municipal collections & fund raising events include the City of St.Petersburg, City of Tampa, City of Orlando, City of Charleston, Naples Winter Wine Festival, National Parks Foundation, Conservancy of Southwest FL, Sierra Club, Beaufort Open Land Trust, Habitat for Humanity, and memberships that include the American Society of Classical Realists, National Watercolor Society (N.W.S.) and the Oil Painters of America (O.P.A.)

Leslie Curran has been a part of the home design business for over 20 years. Her gallery, Interior Motives, is celebrating its fifth year at 1110 Central Ave, downtown St Pete. She is a St. Petersburg native and is currently a St. Petersburg council person.

Interior Motives Gallery 1110 Central Ave St Petersburg Fl interiormotivesstpete.com

727 898-6061

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Matt Cutter and Peter Pettegrew

Frank Smith and Peter Pettegrew

Above, Peter with Windham Hill guitarist and personal friend Frank Smith, who came all the way up from Naples, Florida to perform during Peter’s show.