Elizabeth Miles I grew up on the Potomac River where it widens into the Chesapeake Bay, and this early immersion in water and woods remains a primary influence on the forms, colors, textures, and subject matter of my art. The spaces that exist between (between humans and nature, between stages of life, between an object and its observation, between life and death) hold particular interest to me. My work ranges from full room installations to small intimate pieces and often combines metals, wood, and found objects with glass. https://www.elizabethmilesart.com/ BACK TO EXHIBIT Button Button Button Button

VIEW GALLERY ART CJ Hungerman CJ, originally from Pittsburgh, completed his graduate degree at Northern Illinois University. He has created many public art projects in Chicago. Some of these projects are the 2012- Ryder cup five foot golf ball displayed on Michigan Avenue, 2013- two five foot Fire Hydrants displayed at various firehouses in Chicago, 2014-five painted horse sculptures in the Horses of Honor project for the fallen police officers of the city. The Police Memorial Foundation Project commissioned CJ to paint 3 K9 sculptures for the K9 Officers and animals that have given their life in the line of duty in the city of Chicago. He also worked with the Lighthouse Organization of Chicago, which promotes the inclusiveness of disabled people in all aspects of life. There are 51 Lighthouses temporarily displayed on Michigan Avenue. The Lighthouse CJ created is located by the School of the Art Institute. Another sculpture he has painted for the Mag Mile Public Art Program is the Historic Water Tower, which turned 150 in 2019. He has collaborated with INDIEWALLS of New York for two fantastic live corporate painting art projects in Chicago and with UnCubed of New York also painting in Chicago for two separate but similar live painting events. Selected by James Rondeau, the Curator of Contemporary Art at the Art Institute of Chicago, for first place in the Art Future 2012 show. That piece was sold from the show to the Chicago artist Maya Romanoff. In 2013 one of CJs’ pieces won the Alice & Arthur Baer Award from the Beverly Arts Center. 2014 was the first year he received a grant from the Illinois Art Council Agency in order to exclusively produce art. Fulton Market Kitchen has also been gracious to host CJ live painting for a few single night events and one week long painting residency. CJ was awarded a purchase prize from the Art in Architecture program for the Math & Science Academy. His most notable piece of public art, funded by the Mayor's office & the City of Chicago, is a 500 square foot original artwork he conceived and created for the new Chinatown Library in Chicago. That project granted him inclusion in the historic art collection owned by the city with all the famous artists that have done major art pieces for the city of Chicago. His latest mural is a 1680 square foot installation piece for the Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America in Chicago. He has created a mural for the Lincoln Square community of Chicago as well. Currently CJ is a Finalist for a new library in Chicago, a 10,000 square foot piece in the Phoenix International Airport, has an installation in the Pittsburgh Airport for 2020, been awarded a 40 foot by 17 foot wall in Elgin IL for 2020, and is a finalist for a mural at Texas State University. In October 2019, CJ created a 25-foot by 17-foot mural for the Historic Bline Project in Chicago, which is a two-mile stretch of outdoor murals that was started in 1972 and has currently been revitalized. CJ has completed a 100 foot by 22 foot mural on the wall around the installation artist Toshiko Horiuchi Macadam in Houston Texas. The latest murals he has created are a 22’ x 16’ portrait of Zeus for former San Diego Padres pitcher Cesar Carrillo in his new workout facility in St. Charles IL, a 13’ x 20‘ piece for Art Infusion in Janesville WI, a 23’ x 70’ mural at City Hall in Elgin IL, and a multitude of custom murals at the new Ziggy Hotel on Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood CA. https://cj-hungerman.squarespace.com/

VIEW GALLERY ART Kim Cleveland Kim Cleveland of Studio K, is a self-taught artist and metalsmith based in Walton County, Florida. With a professional beginning in the graphic arts industry more than 20 years ago, she’s enjoyed ventures in photography and layout design prior to exploring the disciplines of fluid acrylics and metalsmithing. While working with these mediums and processes, she discovered a passion for art and color like never before and in 2020, Studio K came to fruition. An Alabama native, enthralled with nature, she often finds herself lost in the mystery of dynamic colors found in creation. Butterfly wings, dragonfly eyes, leaves, shells, vivid sky scapes and shimmering coastal waters are a few of the many components found in the diverse nature of Walton County, from which she draws inspiration. Whether by the specialized pigments used to create custom paint colors or organic materials and distinctive methods used to color and form metal, glimpses of the beauty inspired by her surroundings can be found in Kim’s artistry.

VIEW GALLERY ART Sue Carol Knight For over 40 years Sue Carol Knight has constantly strived to reach the highest artistic plateaus in order to achieve her goals of creating great works of art. Her mediums of choice are watercolor, oil, photography, and subject matter from the traditional portraits of people and animals, to Plein Air landscape painting of her travels and local scenes on and around our Emerald Coast! Sue enjoys the study of brushstrokes and compositions of many great artists of the past and present. “With each work I challenge myself to live up to the standards of excellence of a hand-made original work of art.” Too often a rare accomplishment in the computer generated world. These days Sue shows her work, teaches in her private studio, and paints and photographs nature. “Creating has been a lifelong adventure of trying new things, and enjoying all of the arts: theatre, poetry, music, cooking – just to name a few!

VIEW GALLERY ART Melanie Moore Melanie Moore is an artist specializing in watercolor and works on paper. She especially enjoys exploring botanical subjects in a fresh and contemporary style. Melanie received her Master of Arts degree in Humanities with a focus on “Texts and Images” from the University of Houston – Clear Lake. She also has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of North Texas, with a major in Art History. She considers herself extremely fortunate to have studied with the late watercolorist Rob Erdle, whose mentors included Wayne Thiebaud and Judy Chicago. Melanie has continued to practice watercolor painting for 25 years. In addition, Melanie is also the Education Director for the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation. With 19 years of experience in nonprofits, cultural institutions, and as an art educator, she continues to further her mission for facilitating arts education for people of all ages and abilities. Under her direction, MKAF’s Community Outreach programs have served nearly 50,000 K-12 students, children and adults with special needs, at-risk populations, and active duty and veteran military with visible and invisible injuries in Walton and Okaloosa Counties. Always an arts advocate, Melanie has served as an adjunct at University of Houston Clear Lake; and taught Pre-K through High School students in public and private schools. Melanie is also passionate about the Zentangle drawing method and is a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT). https://melaniemooreart.com/

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Dine + Dive Fundraiser Join us on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 6 - 9 p.m. for Dine + Dive, a fine art, food and wine event igniting all of the senses to benefit the nation’s first Underwater Museum of Art (UMA) . The CAA and South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) are pleased to expand the former Under the Sea event to feature tasting stations from popular area restaurants, incredible wines to sample, the Art Month Silent Auction, and continuous live music! There will be a full cash bar with speciality cocktails on site. Event proceeds will help fund the seventh deployment of sculptures into the Underwater Museum of Art. Mark your calendar now so you don't miss the opportunity to embark on this journey of sensory delight and discovery. View the 2024 event photo booth gallery here . STAY TUNED FOR 2025 EVENT INFO 2024 Event Partners SWARA Event Partner Visit South Walton Event Partner Southern Tide SWARA Event Partner 1/7

Cheryl Gray Cheryl Gray was raised in Dallas, Texas but has lived in both Mobile Alabama, Columbia Mississippi and now she and her husband Steve call Santa Rosa Beach home. She has three children, two step children and 7 grandchildren…so far. Cheryl didn’t begin painting until she had an empty nest but quickly fell in love with watercolor. Her style is loose, colorful and fun! She paints a variety of different subjects but loves painting God's beautiful creation and joyfully gives Him all the glory for any gifts or talents she may have. BACK TO EXHIBIT Button Button Button Button

Peggy Jones I started painting many years ago. I began in oils then moved to watercolor and now do acrylics as well. I’m eager to present the way I see everyday life here on our coast. My love for the sky, the sand, the water and oysters, keep me yearning for new ways to translate that feeling to you on a canvas. Keep your eyes open. http://coopsinteriors.com/artwork.html BACK TO EXHIBIT Button Button Button Button

VIEW GALLERY ART Masha Edmond Ponce de Leon | Oil | 24" x 36" $950.00 Shimmers | Oil | 36" x 36" $975.00 Waves of Light | Oil | 24" x 24" $650.00 Masha was born and grew up in the beautiful country of Moldova, located in Eastern Europe. As is customary for many artists, as a child she always scribbled, drew and painted, including in her textbooks. After regular school classes, she would attend the Alexei Sciusev Art School, located in one the old Victorian houses in the city center, where the main focus was on classical drawing and painting techniques. In high school, Masha and her family moved to the US, and ended up in Los Angeles. During that time, she was awarded the Ryman Arts scholarship, and completed their 2 year program for young artists, which was held at the University of Southern California campus. Shortly after, her desire to see the world and travel translated into joining the US Army. Her first duty station was in Washington state, and gave her the opportunity to enjoy Seattle’s diverse art scene. Here she continued to try different art techniques and refine her style. A couple of years later, Masha got the assignment of a lifetime, and got stationed at a small military base in Tuscany, Italy. Among the ancient ruins and a rich cultural heritage, she discovered a renewed sense of passion for her craft. The museums in Rome, Florence and Milan brought all the photos from the history books to life. She took art classes that were available on base and checked out all the art books she could find at the local library. During that time she completed her first commissions as well. One of her happiest moments was when her painting of the Duomo in Florence was hung to be permanently displayed at the library on base. Upon completing her military service, Masha embarked on a new mission: to pursue her passion for medicine, as a pharmacist. Enrolling in pharmacy school, she balanced the rigorous academics with her unwavering interest in art, finding inspiration in the symbiotic relationship between science and creativity. After pharmacy school, life brought her to the Emerald Coast of Florida. She has been living here for the past 6 years, in love with the white sandy beaches and the turquoise water. Today, Masha continues on her creative path, drawing inspiration from her travels, cultural experiences, and the world around her.

VIEW GALLERY ART Pete Sintes I began drawing at around 7 or 8 years of age fascinated with hot rod cars, Rat Fink and Disney. I graduated from Fort Walton Beach High, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Then attended Okaloosa-Walton Community College (now Northwest Florida State College) then on to The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. My career has spanned over 40 years as a technical illustrator, graphic designer, multi-media and digital content creator and visual conceptual artist/illustrator for private industry and US Government (USAF DOD Civil Service). Throughout my career I’ve utilized both traditional and digital media/techniques in developing my art. In 2015 I decided to resurrect my airbrushes and restart developing airbrush art. Due to the break of over about 20+ years there was slight learning curve in the new surfaces and paints now available. So, to shorten the learning curve, which proved to be the best decision. I chose to take workshops from Dru Blair (on site), Gerald Mendez and Steve Gibson (Airbrush Art Circus), which proved to be the best investment I could have possibly made. Not only did it shorten the learning curves, but I was exposed to new and advanced techniques from the “Master” themselves. “PRICELESS”. I now combine my skills in digital and traditional media to create my art. I usually begin with sketches on paper or sometimes on my iPad or computer. Once I settle on the concept I’ll begin researching reference photos from my collection or the internet. I’ll then composite the images and manipulate them in Photoshop until it resembles what I envisioned in my head. It’s only been recently that I’ve begun to display my art to the public. I’ve been recognized by Airbrush the Magazine as one of the top “100” Airbrush Artists for 2018, 2019 and 2020. Most recently I was also published in Airbrush the Magazine a "How To, Step by Step" article for my "Bald Eagle" painting. I was also selected to display my airbrush piece “BB Sings the Blues“ at the Southeastern regional art exhibition, ArtFields 2019 in Lake City, SC where there were over 300 artists from the Southeastern US were represented. I’m also a regular participant at Pensacola’s Gallery Nights (Pensacola, FL) and Pensacola’s Seville Quarter’s Artist’s Gallery Night since 2018 along with other shows and events across the United States. I was selected to display two pieces, “Balboa Guitarist” and “Maverick’s Left” at Fifth Avenue Art Gallery, in Melbourne, Florida, in the 100% Pure Florida Artist Exhibition. Concurrently, I was also was selected to participate in the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Exhibition at the Emerald Coast Theater Company, Miramar Beach, FL. Those pieces were titled “Sea Turtle II” & “Sea Turtle III”. Recently on my work, "Maverick's Left" and "Bald Eagle" were on display at the 58th Annual Bay Area Arts Exhibition, in Panama City , FL. Most recently my works titled "Maverick's Left" and "Mavericks" were selected to be in virtual art display, "Surfing the Pacific Rim" at Huntington Beach Art Center in Huntington Beach, California. I was one only 7 other artist that had the maximum of 2 pieces selected from over 300 works curated by the legendary surf artists and airbrushers, Rick Rietveld and Phil Roberts. https://www.34pro.com/

VIEW GALLERY ART Wes Hinds Originally from Memphis, TN - Wes didn’t start to get into the art scene until late 2020 but has been doing art since he was a child. His main influencers are Jean Micheal Basquiat, Banksy, and Salvador Dali. Starting with Street Art and Graffiti in his teens, he now uses the canvas as his playground. https://www.abstractmind.org/