The District Magazine 2017 Annual "Art in Locality" Guide | Page 4

CHANNEL DISTRICT / DOWNTOWN / HARBOUR ISLAND / YBOR TAMPA’S URBAN DWELLING MAGAZINE Published by 2017-18 Annual Art Guide Issue art , /ärt/, noun noun: art; plural noun: arts; plural noun: the arts 1 1. the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power. 2. the various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance. 3. subjects of study primarily concerned with the processes and products of human creativity and social life, such as languages, literature, and history (as contrasted with scientific or technical subjects). 4. a skill at doing a specified thing, typically one acquired through practice. locality, /lo-cal-i-ty/, noun noun: locality; plural noun: localities 1. a place, spot, or district, with or without reference to things or persons in it or to occurrences there. 2. the fact or condition of having a location or position in space “Art in Locality” is The District’s inaugural annual Art Guide. We have dedicated the entire issue to celebrating art, the artists who create it and the places who host them. Almost two years ago when the magazine was created, I knew art had to be an area we featured. After all, art is everywhere and is the creation of emotion in all forms. Although art is defined in the dictionary as a noun; I look at art as a verb. It is expression, thought, an emotion or desire of someone sharing an experience to the world through their vision. Art comes in many forms and is delivered through a multitude of vehicles. Motion creates emotion. “Art in Locality” started out in the magazine as a section and we owe much gratitude to Meaghan Farrell Scalise, a local artist who not only was the original contributor but was the influencer to the name “Art in Locality.” Each year we aim to make “Art in Locality” bigger and better. Thank you, Terri Simons and the Arts Council of Hillsborough County for providing us with your art guide data. We know how much time and people power it took to gather and we are very grateful for sharing. And thank you to Hope Donnelly from the Rialto for the introduction and your resiliency to make sure it happened. Big love to the District Tavern family for allowing our team to shoot the “Party like an Artist” photo shoots in the bar and the cleanup that came with it. And a huge group hug to all the artists who participated in this issue and allowed us to live inside their world for a moment in time. mashedmediagroup.com Managing Director Ed Suyak The District Group Publisher Ed Suyak Creative Director Rob Stainback Associate Publisher CJ Cooper Fit District Contributor Coach John Forbes Suits & Sneaks Contributor Kristin Leigh Fashion Forward Contributor Kristin Wright Lifestyle Contributor Jon Michaels Startup Contributor Melanie Hicks PhD. Cover Cam Parker, Bianca Burrows, Jason Skeldon, Bekky Beukes, Michael Vahl Cover Photo By: Lindsey Meyer Special Thank You To: District Tavern, The Rialto Theater, Art Council of Hillsborough County Photography by Lindsey Meyer I hope you enjoy “Art in Locality” and we look forward to annually creating it. Cheers, Ed “eddy” Suyak Group Publisher Interested in Advertising? Have a good idea for an article? publisher@ mashedmediagroup.com The District magazine is always looking for new article ideas, upcoming events and overall readership feedback. We are currently seeking freelance contributors. Email all submissions, ideas and feedback to [email protected] Mashed Media Group does not assume responsibility for the advertisements, nor any representation made therein, nor the quality or deliverability of the products themselves. Reproduction of articles and photographs, in whole or in part, contained herein is prohibited without expressed written consent of the publisher, with the exception of reprinting for news media use. Printed in the United States of America. 4