Hernando County Fine Arts Council's Newsletter July 2025
The Hernando County Fine Arts Council’s monthly newsletter - stay updated about current projects, upcoming art events, and calls to artists in Hernando County! ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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Hernando Arts
July 2025
You are invited to join us tomorrow, July 17 for Dinner with the Artist and meet local artist, Clovis Dean Rusk! Read on to learn about local artist opportunities and events in Hernando County, and see what your local Arts Council has been up to.
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Join us for Dinner with the Artist!
When? Thursday, July 17 from 6 - 8 PM
Where? Ruby Tuesday at 13095 Cortez Blvd. in Spring Hill
Enjoy an artist discussion with Clovis Dean Rusk, and learn about his process, his inspirations, and his use of a limited palette. Artists and art lovers alike will have something to learn!
For just $1, get a chance to win in our raffle! We have gift cards from several local businesses and some beautiful works of art — including a print of one of Clovis’s most well-known paintings, Mindfulnest.
The Hernando County Fine Arts Council will also receive 15% of all sales from 6 - 8 PM, including drinks!
RSVP on Facebook for updates!
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Featured Artist: Clovis Dean Rusk
Meet Clovis Dean Rusk! Clovis is an award-winning artist, Florida native, and Brooksville resident for over 50 years. Many of you will recognize his work from when he won Best in Show at Art in the Park. He has also participated in many public art programs here in Hernando County — including the Mobile Mural project and Gallery 201.
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Calling All Artists!
Check out our Opportunity page to find more information about these open calls for artists.
Opportunities in Hernando County
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Ed Barker’s 1st Annual Big Brush Paint Out
Hosted by the Nature Coast Art League, this is a one-day plein air event on 9/20. Artists will paint “en plein air” at any location in Hernando County of their choosing, then head to the Silver Dolphin Restaurant for judging. The Arts Council is a proud sponsor of this event! The deadline is July 31.
Interested? Click here for more info.
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Out-of-County Opportunities
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What have we been up to?
Our summer art program at the Hernando County Public Library was a huge success, with most classes filled to capacity with young artists-in-the-making!
Our Arts in Education Chair, Nidia Pierre, alongside Arts Council members Cheryl Hill, Roxanne Campbell, Joan LoBianco, and Cindy Gandy worked so hard on this program.
Special thanks to all the folks who made this program possible — the Library staff at all four branches, our volunteers, our donors, and our amazing art teachers, Clovis Dean Rusk, Roxanne Campbell, Sandy Philips, Tom Ammons, Autum Proctor, and Suzanne Zakar!
Remember, you can always find a list of local art classes on our website at www.hernandoarts.org/classes
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Please consider donating today so that we can continue to provide our community with free art opportunities and events!
We are a small, volunteer-driven nonprofit that relies on support from our community to succeed in delivering our mission to promote the creative arts here in Hernando County — and we need your support now more than ever.
Learn more about our mission on our website, or make a donation today. Thank you for subscribing to our monthly newsletter!
With gratitude,
Your friends at the Arts Council
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