Schedule of Events

The trajectory of Matt Sesow’s life is mirrored in his art. While it’s not always pretty, it never fails to garner attention. As a child, his left arm was amputated after a traumatic accident. Eleven years later, he began to share his paintings with the world and hasn’t stopped since.

 In shows from New York to Europe, his vivid colors, frenetic lines, and contemporary aesthetics have been called raw, emotional, and intense. He paints fervently, sometimes documenting current events with an acerbic eye. He claims Willem deKooning and Francis Bacon as inspirations, along with the punk music soundtrack of the 1980’s.  

You'll have the opportunity to meet Matt at the opening reception, Friday, Jan. 27 from 6 - 9pm.

A sense of playfulness and humor are injected throughout the new collection of work by folk artist Theresa Disney. Meet the artist and see the debut of her 2012 collection at an open house reception on Friday, February 17 at Jeanine Taylor Folk Art in Sanford. Disney (no relation to Walt) has garnered a local following of fans over the last five years as she makes an annual visit to the gallery for creative inspiration and an intense period of making art.

Those familiar with her work see her fresh sense of humor coupled with a sometimes irreverent take on a wide variety of subject matter.  From saints to sinners, friendship and love, cats, dogs, birds, and sheep, Disney’s playful spirit is evident. 

Opening reception and meet the artist: Friday, March 17

6 -9pm

and Sunday, March 19

1 - 4pm

Expect a packed house for the second visit from Jen O’Connor’s Earth Angels as they travel from all corners of the country to set up a “pop up” show at Jeanine Taylor Folk Art in historic downtown Sanford. This merry band of artists specializes in one of a kind handmade art, jewelry, accessories, soft sculptures, and more. You’ve seen them in national magazines like Where Women Create and Romantic Homes. Now you can meet them in person.

Visiting artists include: Melody Doyel, Jennifer Lanne, Laurie Meseroll, Marie Pendley, Debbee Thibault, Valerie Weberpal, and Letty Worley. Special guest Jane Dagmi will also make an appearance.

Over 500 items including paintings, pottery, home decor, soft sculpture, wearable art and jewelry will be featured in this two day showcase.

Don't miss a minute of the fun!

Friday, March 2 from 3pm -7pm

Saturday, March 3 from 10am - 4pm

For a delightful taste of what's to come, visit Jennifer's website that showcases her Earth Angels at 

http://www.earthangelstoys.com

The Central Florida debut of contemporary artist Allison Stilwell and emerging artist Midge Baudouin will feature visionary art quilts, sculpture, jewelry, painted furniture and dolls. Their collaborative plunge into mixed media brings a new look to scraps of fabric, threads, and paper that burst with color, texture and whimsy. Meet this talented pair of artists at the opening reception.

Opening reception and meet the artists: Saturday, March 17

10am - 4pm

Summer Art Camp, ages 7 - 10 with instructor Cherie Dacko.

Decorate your room with fantastic art and crafts you'll make when we explore the way other cultures celebrate in China, Mexico, India, Africa, and Japan.

Contact Cherie to register: cherieart@cfl.rr.com or 407-496-9524,

$125 includes all materials and snacks.