Art meets Football

In a little over a week the FSU stadium will be filled to the brim with 80,000 screaming fans anticipating the "Reign of Jimbo". No better drama than college football. Act I is a game of little consequence, unless of course the Seminoles lose. Then, we will all see the plot thicken.

But, that is not the only intersection of arts and football. No, Gaines Street and Railroad Avenue is where the arts will supply a critical Game Day demand.

Football fans, from near and far will all be searching for one thing- a place to park. There are of course ordinary parking places to choose from. But, there is only one place that will actually take your money and use it to build the exciting new Gaines Street destination known as the Arts Exchange.

That's right, ladies and gentlemen, get your motors running and turn south at the corner of Gaines Street and Railroad Avenue. Look for the bunch of cool people wearing Arts Exchange T-shirts leading you to the best parking spots in town. You might recognize some of those volunteers as the young men from the world renowned Boys' Choir of Tallahassee, or dancers from the Tallahassee Ballet or, maybe even the FSU Golden Girls. One game you may be greeted by local writers and another by local musicians, all of whom are helping to build the Arts Exchange.

And, your ticket to park on game day will play a leading role in making that happen. The doors will open- oh sorry, back to the theatre analogy- the lot will open three hours before each game.
Tailgate if you'd like, walk across the street to Fat Sandwich, or mosey on over to Railroad Square and shop for some local art until it's time to stroll down to the stadium.

So, Go 'Noles. Let's go Parking for the Arts. See you on Game Day.


* The Arts Exchange parking lot does not discriminate based on school colors or affiliation. Money to park will not be refused from Bulldogs, Cougars, Demon Deacons, Eagles, Tar Heels, Tigers and especially Gators. The more you would like to give, the more we will like you.

The Council on Culture & Arts is pleased to present

The Works of Don Taylor: Creatures Great and Small

An exhibition at the Artport Gallery from August 26 – November 12, 2010 as part of the Arts in Public Places program.

As a veterinarian and a watercolorist, Don Taylor is uniquely capable of capturing not only the physical presence of animals but also their personalities. In this exhibit, Taylor presents a veritable menagerie from curious billy goats down on the farm to the mighty silverback of the African forests. The viewer can not help but connect to the spirit of these magnificent creatures when faced with Taylor’s thoughtfully composed paintings.

Taylor’s watercolors combine realism and impressionism, with a touch of abstract design. Through light, bold colors and lost edges, he strives to evoke the sense that there is more to the subject than a mere rendering. “I attempt to apply the illusion of detail in many works so that viewers can use their imagination to complete the image. Sometimes less is more.”

For more information about this or upcoming exhibitions contact Amanda Karioth Thompson at (850) 224-2500 or Amanda@cocanet.org. For a schedule of other exhibitions and arts and culture programs throughout north Florida, visit www.morethanyouthought.com. Learn more about COCA and sign up to receive COCA’s weekly email blast at www.cocanet.org.