Fourth annual Gulf Coast woodcarvers show this weekend
The Gulf Coast Carvers present their fourth annual show on Saturday at the Church of the Palms in Venice, with about 70 exhibitors and more than 500 carvings. Admission is free from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring bas relief, bird and animal sculptures, caricatures and other works by local and regional carvers including Englewood, Nokomis, Venice, and Osprey members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast
Church of the Palms
Bee Ridge Road
Alex Miske
Lloyd Phillips
Englewood
William Gilligan
Casey Key
William Hoffman
Mervin Monroe
Venice
Ernest Dombrowe
Ralph Montgomery
Scharffenberger Sees Religious Art Returning to Prominence
The artist discusses his focus on religion and religious art and predicts a revival in the art world. He also praises Indian work and the magic of carving. He describes the satisfaction of his craft and likens it to a boy with a sharp knife and wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Scharffenberger
South County
Scharffenberger
Fawcett Art School
Newark
N.J
Newark School of Fine Arts
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Florida
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