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Creative Arts Association beautifies Town Hall

The association held its 14th annual show.


  • By Jessica Salmond
  • | 11:10 a.m. November 13, 2015
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Town Hall turned into a art gallery Saturday, Nov. 14, for the 14th annual fall show of the Creative Arts Association. 

Around 20 artist displayed their works of art, in varying mediums, including watercolor and fibers. The organization was founded in 2001 by a small group of Lakewood Ranch residents. 

"It's an expression of who we are and what we do," said Janet Jarzyna, vice president and owner of Pierrage. "It's satisfying for us to create and meet people who like what we do."

Mary Litle with Mary Maker Designs
Mary Litle with Mary Maker Designs
Art Stadlin of Bradenton checks out a wooden box made by Harry Bandish.
Art Stadlin of Bradenton checks out a wooden box made by Harry Bandish.
Elaine Walker and her mother, Dorothy Lamalie, a Moorings resident, talk with Sharon Tell Wood about her photography.
Elaine Walker and her mother, Dorothy Lamalie, a Moorings resident, talk with Sharon Tell Wood about her photography.
Janet Jarzyna, vice president, with her handcrafted jewelry business,
Janet Jarzyna, vice president, with her handcrafted jewelry business, "Pierrage," which means the making of small stones.
Jerry Wolfe with Wolfe Forge
Jerry Wolfe with Wolfe Forge
Jim O'Donnell, owner of Wood Turned Art, talks with Charlie Eschmann, a Lakewood Ranch Country Club resident.
Jim O'Donnell, owner of Wood Turned Art, talks with Charlie Eschmann, a Lakewood Ranch Country Club resident.
Jim O'Donnell of Wood Turned Art creates his pieces by wood turning, or spinning wood on a lathe.
Jim O'Donnell of Wood Turned Art creates his pieces by wood turning, or spinning wood on a lathe.
Margaret Zimmerman, a Watercrest resident, shows off her scarf with her business, The Classy Accent.
Margaret Zimmerman, a Watercrest resident, shows off her scarf with her business, The Classy Accent.
Mary Allmann has been creating unique, handmade purses for 18 years.
Mary Allmann has been creating unique, handmade purses for 18 years.
Mary Litle created this necklace in her business, Mary Maker Designs.
Mary Litle created this necklace in her business, Mary Maker Designs.
Mary Poole and Roger Gwilliams of the Meadows talk with Harry Bandish about his handcrafted wooden keepsake boxes.
Mary Poole and Roger Gwilliams of the Meadows talk with Harry Bandish about his handcrafted wooden keepsake boxes.

 

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