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Art to the MAX Competition & Exhibition Awards & Artists
A Tribute to our friend Maxwell Reynolds Miller
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The Judges for Art to the MAX
Owners: Mark White & Kim Griffin White Judges: Heather Fleming, Jost van Dyke, Quincie Hamby
Heather Fleming
Tallahassee, Florida
I began my journey as a professional artist in 1982 upon entering Ohio State University as a Photographyand Cinema major. Yearning for a sunnier climate and gentler winters, I relocated to Tallahassee to attend Florida State University. After attending a summer workshop at the Parsons School of Design, I settled on Visual Communications in its Fine Arts Department.
Knowing how difficult a career as an artist can be but determined to make my talent work for her, I did journeyman’s duty in art-related positions in printing companies, magazine publishers, and type houses. This foundation stood me in good stead when I was hired on as a Senior Graphic Artist for a nationwide benefits administrator’s marketing communications division, eventually working my way into management.
During my 20 years there, I witnessed the evolution of graphic communications and design firsthand. For 11 years in the pre-internet era, I focused on the manual duties of preparing print-ready boards, aligning paper stock selection with a graphic approach, text treatment, and the ever mundane but essential budget compliance. In the final nine years, I was at the forefront of the launch of its online presence and digital marketing efforts, acquiring skills in web design and development.
Along the way, opportunities arose to offer my services as a freelance graphic designer for entrepreneurs, local businesses, state agencies, and artisans. Still other opportunities to expand my knowledge, skill set, and income came my way: I started an event planning business with a partner to design, promote, and market large-scale events.
My current artistic endeavors involve applying my whimsical creative style, emphasizing powerful color palettes and original font creation to format and photo-illustrate a children’s book. In my off-hours, I experiment with watercolors and explore trends in architecture and interior design.
Knowing how difficult a career as an artist can be but determined to make my talent work for her, I did journeyman’s duty in art-related positions in printing companies, magazine publishers, and type houses. This foundation stood me in good stead when I was hired on as a Senior Graphic Artist for a nationwide benefits administrator’s marketing communications division, eventually working my way into management.
During my 20 years there, I witnessed the evolution of graphic communications and design firsthand. For 11 years in the pre-internet era, I focused on the manual duties of preparing print-ready boards, aligning paper stock selection with a graphic approach, text treatment, and the ever mundane but essential budget compliance. In the final nine years, I was at the forefront of the launch of its online presence and digital marketing efforts, acquiring skills in web design and development.
Along the way, opportunities arose to offer my services as a freelance graphic designer for entrepreneurs, local businesses, state agencies, and artisans. Still other opportunities to expand my knowledge, skill set, and income came my way: I started an event planning business with a partner to design, promote, and market large-scale events.
My current artistic endeavors involve applying my whimsical creative style, emphasizing powerful color palettes and original font creation to format and photo-illustrate a children’s book. In my off-hours, I experiment with watercolors and explore trends in architecture and interior design.
Jost van Dyke
Tallahassee, Florida
Jost van Dyke trained under esteemed pianist-pedagogue Edward Kilenyi at Florida State University School of Music earning degrees in Piano Performance.
While a student at FSU School of Music, Jost was vocal coach/accompanist and musical director for FSU School of Theatre where he conducted numerous MainStage productions, including COMPANY, CANDIDE, KISS ME KATE and YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN.
Subsequently, upon graduation Jost pursued a concert pianist career in New York City between 1982-1994.
During his time in NYC, he concurrently held corporate positions as Associate Editor at Bourne-International Music Publishers, as well as International Copyright Correspondent at MCA-Universal Music Publishers - and, VIP Accompanist for the National Dance Institute NYC.
Additionally, Jost was Artist-in-Residence at Marymount Manhattan College (MMC) where he gave numerous solo piano recitals, chamber music and collaborative dance performances. He also served as MMC School of Theatre’s adjunct instructor and musical director for several MainStage musical productions.
After leaving NYC in 1994, Jost spent a brief period in New Orleans where he was vocal coach/accompanist in association with the New Orleans Lyric Opera and recitalist within the greater New Orleans musical arts community until 1995.
As a fine art photographer, Jost has displayed his photography in numerous solo and group exhibitions featured locally in Tallahassee (including 621 Gallery, LeMoyne Gallery, Artopia Gallery, City Hall and Airport Galleries) - and, nationally in New York City, Washington D.C., Jacksonville FL - and, in the permanent collection of Bergen Gallery @ Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah GA.
Jost’s BE BOLD retrospective exhibit was one of the final exhibits at Tallahassee’s former MOA (Museum of Art).
Jost served as the Tallahassee Democrat newspaper’s food columnist from 1999-2000. The column offered a unique format featuring his original recipes paired with wine, music and film that created an innovative dining experience for chefs and diners in the home.
Jost held former board member positions at Friends of Dance (FSU School of Dance), 621 Gallery @ Railroad Square Tallahassee and advisory board member at Council of Culture and Arts Tallahassee (COCA).
Currently, Jost divides his time between teaching Pilates at Pilates Elementals (pilateselementals.com) and Intuitive Astrologer at jostvandykeastrology.com
While a student at FSU School of Music, Jost was vocal coach/accompanist and musical director for FSU School of Theatre where he conducted numerous MainStage productions, including COMPANY, CANDIDE, KISS ME KATE and YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN.
Subsequently, upon graduation Jost pursued a concert pianist career in New York City between 1982-1994.
During his time in NYC, he concurrently held corporate positions as Associate Editor at Bourne-International Music Publishers, as well as International Copyright Correspondent at MCA-Universal Music Publishers - and, VIP Accompanist for the National Dance Institute NYC.
Additionally, Jost was Artist-in-Residence at Marymount Manhattan College (MMC) where he gave numerous solo piano recitals, chamber music and collaborative dance performances. He also served as MMC School of Theatre’s adjunct instructor and musical director for several MainStage musical productions.
After leaving NYC in 1994, Jost spent a brief period in New Orleans where he was vocal coach/accompanist in association with the New Orleans Lyric Opera and recitalist within the greater New Orleans musical arts community until 1995.
As a fine art photographer, Jost has displayed his photography in numerous solo and group exhibitions featured locally in Tallahassee (including 621 Gallery, LeMoyne Gallery, Artopia Gallery, City Hall and Airport Galleries) - and, nationally in New York City, Washington D.C., Jacksonville FL - and, in the permanent collection of Bergen Gallery @ Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah GA.
Jost’s BE BOLD retrospective exhibit was one of the final exhibits at Tallahassee’s former MOA (Museum of Art).
Jost served as the Tallahassee Democrat newspaper’s food columnist from 1999-2000. The column offered a unique format featuring his original recipes paired with wine, music and film that created an innovative dining experience for chefs and diners in the home.
Jost held former board member positions at Friends of Dance (FSU School of Dance), 621 Gallery @ Railroad Square Tallahassee and advisory board member at Council of Culture and Arts Tallahassee (COCA).
Currently, Jost divides his time between teaching Pilates at Pilates Elementals (pilateselementals.com) and Intuitive Astrologer at jostvandykeastrology.com
Quincie Hamby
Tallahassee, Florida
I’ve always been captivated by the diversity of human stories, which led me to pursue degrees in Anthropology and Archaeology. Although I once owned an art gallery in Tallahassee, I discovered that creating and selling my own work was where I wanted to place my energy.
For over over 30 years now, I’ve been crafting jewelry that speaks to the connection to others and the world beyond. Growing up in Hawaii, and traveling through Europe and Central America, I was influenced by the beauty and spirit of these places. These influences are echoed in my work giving my jewelry a depth that resonates with the wearers. Today, I currently have a jewelry studio at the LeMoyne Art Gallery complex where I continue to create and sell my pieces through various galleries and art shows.
Making a living by doing what I love is a gift. I realize that the small things are important. You woke up one day to realize I’ve created a magical life. I have a passion for what I do; at the end of the day, that sustains my soul.
Presently Quincie Hamby, has a business Wear Your Art and a Jewelry Designer.
For over over 30 years now, I’ve been crafting jewelry that speaks to the connection to others and the world beyond. Growing up in Hawaii, and traveling through Europe and Central America, I was influenced by the beauty and spirit of these places. These influences are echoed in my work giving my jewelry a depth that resonates with the wearers. Today, I currently have a jewelry studio at the LeMoyne Art Gallery complex where I continue to create and sell my pieces through various galleries and art shows.
Making a living by doing what I love is a gift. I realize that the small things are important. You woke up one day to realize I’ve created a magical life. I have a passion for what I do; at the end of the day, that sustains my soul.
Presently Quincie Hamby, has a business Wear Your Art and a Jewelry Designer.
Art to the MAX
Best of Show winner,
Spanish Moss.
This stunning pastel is by
artist Rick McKinney.
We look forward to his solo show.
Thanks to Maxwell's daughter Starlett Miller Massey ofMassey Law Group, St. Petersburg, Florida
for the opportunity to run the Gallery of Art and continue the legacy of her family who believed in the culture of our community.
We thank our sponsor
Casa Loma Hotel,
Panama City Beach, Florida
To visit the Casa Loma website, click the Casa Loma logo above!
Original Block Prints of Woodcuts + Linocuts on exhibit & for sale
kreg Yingst Exhibition MUSIC ICONS
Join us at the Gallery for the 11th Street Dulcimer Concert from 2 to 4pm | Free Concert
Come stroll the sidewalks of Downtown Panama City to celebrate the holidays!All participating stores and restaurants will have a holiday sweet or drink, a character for you to meet or another holiday treat. The event is free to participate and open to the public, however some locations may have a small charge for meet and greet or your holiday treat.You can check in and grab your map for this self-guided holiday tour, either at our table at
the Panama City Farmer's Market or at Late Bloomer Flower Shoppe.Turn in your map to any participating locations to be entered into our holiday drawing!ALL SIDEWALKS ARE OPEN AND FULLY ACCESSIBLE DURING THE STREETSCAPES CONSTRUCTION PROJECTDon't forget the the Annual Boat Parade of Lights starts at 5:30 pm to keep the holiday cheer going!I’m a paragraph. Drag me to add paragraph to your block, write your own text and edit me.
goa photo connection + Photo Exhibition
Coming in 2025
Downtown artWalk WINNERS
- 1 Carrie Hammond, 2 Chris Westlake our winner! 3 Cathy Felty 4 Averi Cervantez 5 Donna Cronwell, 6 Shantell Nobel 7 Angela Peoples 8 Gary Carpenter 9 Baby Hernandez 10 Stephanie Crow 11 DJ Mills 12 Joey Martinez 13 Luca Stia 14 Tracey Carr 15 Sandi Duff 16 Jenn Hagen 17 Michelle Grice 18 Norbert Gittard
Congratulations
Chris Westlake winner at the
Gallery of Art
"If my husband will allow me to work, I'm going to open an art gallery."
– Mary Ola Miller, 1966
Gallery of Art
Mary Ola Miller was the cultural 'go to' person for decades in Panama City, FL. Mary Ola Miller began the Gallery of Art in 1966, she ran her gallery from 1970 until her passing in 2011.
Kim Griffin White & Mark White became owners of the Gallery of Art in April, 2023 and continue to engage and welcome all things creative and cultural in our artistic coastal community.
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