The new year is in full swing. Maybe you’ve promised yourself to engage your creative side more this year, maybe you just need a little, or big, power boost. Creative Sparks is the place for you.
Creative Sparks Coffee House 1420 2001 14th Ave Vero Beach FL 32961 Wednesday evenings beginning January 15, 2025 6:30-8:30PM Fee $25 No reservation required. Join us when you can.
Join us for lively and inspiring conversations about art and the creative process on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 at Coffee House 1420. Bring some new work, questions about art, fresh ideas, or just show up and participate in the group discussion. I’ll offer critique, ideas and strategies for getting ideas off the ground and into the gallery, book or other outlets.
Upcoming Soundwalks Saturday, January 11, 2025 at RAW Space Saturday, February 22, 2025 at RAW Space 10 – 11:30AM Free/By Donation
Visit my Soundwalk Experience post for more details and stay tuned for more soundwalk opportunities!
We recently had an amazing soundwalk as part of the (abstract)URGE exhibition at RAW Space. After a brief discussion about ways of listening we ventured out onto Old Dixie for a sonic adventure. Here are just a few of the sounds we heard. It’s amazing how the ordinary can reveal the extraordinary when you are still and listening.
I invite you into our experience. Headphones recommended to get the full stereo effect.
Cars Passing ByAngry Car HornDoor Slam + LockRestaurant Window WashingMotorcycle Drive ByWalking On Dried Palm FrondsWalking On Gravel
Not looking for good sounds or bad sounds, just listening and noticing what you perceive. Notice how some sounds might attract you while others repel you.
Suggestions for Further Exploration Sam Green, 32 Sounds John Cage, Silence: Lectures and Writings Kay Larson, Where the Heart Beats: John Cage, Zen Buddhism, and the Inner Life of Artists Pauline Oliveros, Deep Listening: A Composer’s Sound Practice, Quantum Listening R. Murray Shafer, The Soundscape, The Tuning of the World Hildegard Westerkamp’s 1989 Kits Beach Soundwalk, https://youtu.be/hg96nU6ltLk Bernie Krause, The Great Animal Orchestra, Notes from the Wild: The Nature Recording Expeditions of Bernie Krause
Join the artists of (abstract)URGE for the first First Friday Art Stroll of 2025 on Friday, January 5, 2025
(abstract)URGE exhibition at RAW Space Friday, January 5, 2025 5:30-7:30PM 1795 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Beach, FL 32960 Free and open to the public
Come listen to my new music created with plants (Symbiotic) while being immersed in beautiful abstract art by Shotsi Lajoie, Barry Shapiro, Xaque Gruber, Christina Bates, Gabriela Hernandez and Leslie Stokes.
There also will be a short documentary on the creative process by Reardin Creative highlighting all of the artists in the exhibition.
This is a wonderful show you won’t want to miss.
Stay tuned for updates. There will be multiple events, performances and talks exploring abstraction and the creative process throughout January and February.
I’m thrilled to part of this international exhibition hosted by the Vero Beach Museum of Art this Friday, December 13, and Saturday, December 14, 2024. The event will take place from 6:00-8:00PM and is FREE and open to the public. Food and beverages will be available.
From the Vero Beach Museum of Art website… “Immerse yourself in this celebration of digital art in its many possibilities—motion graphics, experimental film, and animation—as works by more than a dozen new media artists from around the globe are projected onto the Museum’s iconic white walls.”
The works in the exhibition, selected by the Museum and Brett Phares, lead curator of Art After Dark, provide attendees with new perspectives and experiences. The international roster includes:
Alex Purcell (United Kingdom), Creation, 2023. Experimental Cinema, Animation
Matiry Rao (United Kingdom), Anywhere but here, 2021. Animation
Anna Katalin Lovrity (Hungary), Volcano Island, 2019. Animation
Thisisnotdesign (Canada), Loraine Ipsum (D20+1), 2021. Experimental Cinema, Generative/Algorithmic
Susi Sie (Germany), Chrysopoeia, 2023. Experimental Cinema
Boris Seewald (Germany), Sway –Video Projection #2, 2024. Projection Mapping and Animation
Aric Attas (United States), A Glimpse of Infinity No. 274, 2023. Generative/Algorithmic
This exhibition is organized by the Art After Dark Curator Brett Phares and the Vero Beach Museum of Art and generously supported by these sponsors: The Yela “Peter” and Derek Fowler Endowment for Acquisitions and Exhibitions, Patricia M. Patten Endowment, Estate of Glee and Robert Ries Endowment, Florida Power & Light, Friends of the VBMA Endowment, and UBS Private Wealth Management—The Shantz Mantione Group. Media support from TreasureCoast.com.
Join us for lively and inspiring conversations about art and the creative process on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 at Coffee House 1420. Bring some new work, questions about art, fresh ideas, or just show up and participate in the group discussion. I’ll offer critique, ideas and strategies for getting ideas off the ground and into the gallery, book or other outlets.
(abstract)URGE Roundtable Discussion RAW Space 1795 Old Dixie Highway Thursday, December 12, 2024 Doors open at 6:30, Event begins at 7:00PM Free/By Donation
Come in and experience the URGE at RAW Space! At 7PM the artists in (abstract)URGE will be presenting an artist roundtable discussion exploring abstraction and the creative process.
Art After Dark Vero Beach Museum of Art 3001 Riverside Park Drive Friday, December 13 + Saturday, December 14, 2024 6:00-8:00PM Free
I’m thrilled to part of this international exhibition hosted by the Vero Beach Museum of Art this Friday, December 13, and Saturday, December 14, 2024. The event will take place from 6:00-8:00PM and is FREE and open to the public. Food and beverages will be available.
From the Vero Beach Museum of Art website… “Immerse yourself in this celebration of digital art in its many possibilities—motion graphics, experimental film, and animation—as works by more than a dozen new media artists from around the globe are projected onto the Museum’s iconic white walls.”
There are a lot of opportunities to get creative this month. Here are just a few.
Creative Sparks at Coffee House 1420 – 6:30-8:30PM 2001 14th Ave Vero Beach FL 32961
Join us for lively and inspiring conversations about art and the creative process on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 at Coffee House 1420. Bring some new work, questions about art, fresh ideas, or just show up and participate in the group discussion. I’ll offer critique, ideas and strategies for getting ideas off the ground and into the gallery, book or other outlets.
These sessions are available to artists of all mediums. Expect a small group of 8-12 who are interested in developing their work, overcoming creative blocks and finding their way as artists. Bring your work on a flash drive (USB) or paintings, drawings, etc. We’ll review them as a group and I’ll offer suggestions for further exploration, inspiration, artists to look at and more.
First Friday Art Stroll Downtown Vero Beach Friday, December 6 (abstract)URGE exhibition at RAW Space – 5:30-7:30PM 1795 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Beach, FL 32960 Come listen to new music created with plants. Part of an ongoing series titled Symbiotic.
Friends of Contemporary Art Viva FOCA! exhibition at The Center for Spiritual Care – 5:00-7:00PM 1550 24th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960 I’ll be exhibiting work from my seriesA Glimpse of Infinity.
13 Photographers exhibition at Gallery Veritas – 5:00-7:00PM 1422 20th St, Vero Beach FL 32960 This exhibition will feature work from my series Quantum Fluctuations.
Creative Sparks Coffee House 1420 2001 14th Ave Vero Beach, FL 32961 Wednesday Evenings 6:30-8:30PM $25/Session
Join us for lively and inspiring conversations about art and the creative process on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 at Coffee House 1420. Bring some new work, questions about art, fresh ideas, or just show up and participate in the group discussion. I’ll offer critique, ideas and strategies for getting ideas off the ground and into the gallery, book or other outlets.
These sessions are available to artists of all mediums. Expect a small group of 8-12 who are interested in developing their work, overcoming creative blocks and finding their way as artists. Bring your work on a flash drive (USB) or paintings, drawings, etc. We’ll review them as a group and I’ll offer suggestions for further exploration, inspiration, artists to look at and more.
2024 Schedule Nov 20 Dec 4 Dec 11 Dec 18
Please contact me for information or to let me know you’re attending.
There’s no commitment. Simply come when you can. Each session is $25 which can be paid by Venmo or in person. Please contact me if you need other payment options.
Please enter Coffee House 1420 through the side door on 20th Street.
Click here to see blog posts for past Creative Sparks sessions.
It’s finally here! (abstract)URGE officially opens on Thursday, Nov 14, 2024 at RAW Space in Vero Beach, Florida. The opening will be from 5:30 – 8:30PM. I hope you’ll join us for a stimulating evening.
I’ll be premiering my latest work titled Symbiotic, a series of live generative music installations, performances and recordings created in collaboration with plants. Check out Symbiotic here to learn more and hear some excerpts.
In addition, the exhibition will feature abstract artists Shotsi Lajoie, Barry Shapiro, Xaque Gruber, Christina Bates, Gabriela Hernandez and Leslie Stoke. There also will be a short documentary on the creative process by Reardin Creative highlighting all of the artists in the exhibition.
This promises to be a very thought-provoking exhibition with multiple events, performances and talks exploring creativity from a variety of perspectives.
I’ll be guiding a sound walk at RAW Space on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 10:00AM – 11:30AM. This is a free/by donation event.
Have you ever truly listened to your surroundings? Join us for a unique exploration of the Edgewood neighborhood, where we’ll tune into the world in ways you may have never imagined. Inspired by Hildegard Westerkamp’s concept of the soundwalk—”any excursion whose main purpose is listening to the environment”—this experience is designed to open your ears and awaken your senses.
Creative Sparks Coffee House 1420 2001 14th Ave Vero Beach, FL 32961 Wednesday Evenings 6:30-8:30PM $25/Session
2024 Schedule Nov 20 Dec 4 Dec 11 Dec 18
Please contact me for information or to let me know you’re attending.
Join us for lively and inspiring conversations about art and the creative process on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 at Coffee House 1420. Bring some new work, questions about art, fresh ideas, or just show up and participate in the group discussion. I’ll offer critique, ideas and strategies for getting ideas off the ground and into the gallery, book or other outlets.
These sessions are available to artists of all mediums. Expect a small group of 8-12 who are interested in developing their work, overcoming creative blocks and finding their way as artists. Bring your work on a flash drive (USB) or paintings, drawings, etc. We’ll review them as a group and I’ll offer suggestions for further exploration, inspiration, artists to look at and more.
There’s no commitment. Simply come when you can. Each session is $25 which can be paid by Venmo or in person. Please contact me if you need other payment options.
Please enter Coffee House 1420 through the side door on 20th Street.
Click here to see blog posts for past Creative Sparks sessions.
Edgewood Soundwalks Saturday, January 11, 2025 Saturday, February 22, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM RAW Space 1795 Old Dixie Highway Vero Beach, FL 32960 This event is free/by donation. We ask that you please register here: ghernandez.rawspace@gmail.com
Have you ever truly listened to your surroundings? Join us for a unique exploration of the Edgewood neighborhood, where we’ll tune into the world in ways you may have never imagined. Inspired by Hildegard Westerkamp’s concept of the soundwalk—”any excursion whose main purpose is listening to the environment”—this experience is designed to open your ears and awaken your senses.
What to Expect We’ll begin with an introduction to the art of sound walking—how to embrace stillness, open up to the environment, and let the sounds around us guide our journey.
From there, we’ll embark on a slow, mindful walk through the neighborhood surrounding RAW Space, immersing ourselves in its rich sonic textures.
Afterward, we’ll gather to listen to a few recordings and share our impressions. You’ll discover how much more there is to hear once you start paying attention!
Whether you’re an artist, a curious explorer, or simply someone looking for a deeper connection to your surroundings, this soundwalk promises to offer a fresh perspective.
What to Bring – A small notebook to jot down your observations and insights. (Optional) – An audio recorder or phone (with wind protection) if you’d like to capture some of the sounds along the way. (Optional)
Important Notes To preserve the integrity of the listening experience, we ask participants to limit conversations and cellphone use during the walk. Let’s allow the sounds of the environment to take center stage.
Come listen to the world in a way you’ve never heard before! 🌿👂✨
Contact me with any questions regarding this truly unique sonic adventure!
