Works done by nearly two dozen members of the North Tampa Arts League will be on display in February at Bug’s Splatter Gallery in Zephyrhills.
(Image courtesy of Fran Byers)
The exhibit will showcase 57 works. It opens with a free reception Feb. 4, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and the display will remain up through Feb. 24.
Fran Byers, owners of Bug’s Splatter Gallery, is pleased to be presenting the exhibit.
Besides running the gallery, she’s also a member of the arts league and is impressed by the caliber of the work its members do.
“I love these artists. There are some fabulous artists in that organization. I’m so pleased that they want to be here,” said Byers, who joined the arts league last fall.
The exhibit will cover the gallery’s walls, but Byers said her gallery also has other items, such as pottery, stained glass and jewelry.
Bug’s Splatter Gallery is at 5716 Sixth St., in Zephyrhills. It is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Byers, who is relatively new to the area, said she was impressed by the North Tampa Arts League from the very beginning.
She joined the group after attending one meeting. The annual dues are $35, which she described as “crazy cheap.”
The North Tampa Arts League dates back to June of 2005.
It began when a call went out, inviting artists to gather at the New Tampa Regional Library. More than 30 people responded, leading to the league’s creation. The organization now has more than 50 members.
Byers, who opened her gallery last summer, said its mission is “to show local artists and make art available to everyone, at a reasonable price.”
Items at her gallery range from as low as $5 to around $1,500, she said.
An artist herself, Byers works in watercolor and pencil.
“It’s wonderful to create something and then have somebody appreciate it,” said Byers, who especially enjoys painting food, and items which depict texture and age.
For instance, she’d rather paint a portrait of an old woman, whose skin has a story to tell, than to create an image of an infant, whose story is not yet known, she said.
Featured pieces in the February exhibit will include works by Hernie Vann, Joan Garcia and Dorothy Bankers.
For information about the exhibit, contact Byers at (813) 355-4806 or .
For more information about the arts league, visit NorthTampa-arts.com.
North Tampa Arts League show
Where: Bug’s Splatter Gallery, 5716 Sixth St., Zephyrhills
When: Feb. 4 through Feb. 24. Opening reception is Feb. 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Normal gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Details: Twenty-two artists will be exhibiting a total of 57 pieces of art. All works will be for sale through the gallery. The reception will include wine and finger foods.
Info: Call Fran Byers, (813) 355-4806, or email .
Published February 1, 2017
