{"id":678313,"date":"2026-06-01T18:23:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T18:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/678313\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T18:23:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T18:23:15","slug":"gallery-gainesville-fine-arts-association-showcases-record-number-of-artists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/678313\/","title":{"rendered":"Gallery: Gainesville Fine Arts Association showcases record number of artists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA) coordinated its largest Artist Studio Tour over the weekend, with 31 artists at 24 sites, along with its first ever kick-off presentation of all the artists at its downtown gallery. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sue Kelman is a former president for GFAA and a returning artist for the tour. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe GFAA Artist Studio Tour is a unique opportunity for artists to share their complete body of work with art lovers and collectors,\u201d Kelman said in a release. \u201cArt brings people together, prompts new connections and refreshes friendships. We can all benefit from the power of art to connect us right now.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Become A Member<\/p>\n<p>Mainstreet does not have a paywall, but pavement-pounding journalism is not free. Join your neighbors who make this vital work possible.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"in-article__cta\" class=\"ct-link-button btn--m btn--secondary mdn-support-button mdn-member__header-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mainstreetdailynews.com\/become-a-member?ref=in_article_cta\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">See Member Benefits<\/a><a class=\"ct-link-button btn--m btn--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mainstreetdailynews.com\/newsletter-signup?ref=in_article_cta\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Join Our Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore the 2026 tour below through the lens of Mainstreet\u2019s Tim Rodriquez.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Leslie-Peebles-Printmaker-giving-a-tour-of-her-studio-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Leslie Peebles (Printmaker) giving a tour of her studio.\" class=\"wp-image-143418\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4992888417882142;width:800px;height:auto\"  \/>Photo by Tim Rodriquez Leslie Peebles (Printmaker) giving a tour of her studio.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jane-Medved-Painter-Sculptor-observing-her-work-in-her-studio-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Jane Medved (Painter, Sculptor) observing her work in her studio.\" class=\"wp-image-143416\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4992888417882142;width:798px;height:auto\"  \/>Photo by Tim Rodriquez Jane Medved (Painter, Sculptor) observing her work in her studio.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jane-Polkowski-winning-an-award-for-her-artwork-Self-Portrait-with-Toulouse-being-selected-as-Best-i.jpeg\" alt=\"Jane Polkowski winning an award for her artwork Self Portrait with Toulouse being selected as Best in Show at the GFAA Gallery.\" class=\"wp-image-143417\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4992888417882142;width:798px;height:auto\"  \/>Photo by Tim Rodriquez Jane Polkowski winning an award for her artwork Self Portrait with Toulouse being selected as Best in Show at the GFAA Gallery.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Amy-Miami-Richard-Painter-Sculptor-Paper-Investigator-giving-a-demonstration-on-making-paper-1024x68.jpeg\" alt=\"Amy Miami Richard (Painter, Sculptor, Paper Investigator) giving a demonstration on making paper.\" class=\"wp-image-143410\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4992888417882142;width:798px;height:auto\"  \/>Photo by Tim Rodriquez Amy Miami Richard (Painter, Sculptor, Paper Investigator) giving a demonstration on making paper.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Anthony-Ackrill-Painter-painting-in-his-studio-during-his-studio-tour-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Anthony Ackrill (Painter) painting in his studio during his studio tour.\" class=\"wp-image-143411\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4992888417882142;width:798px;height:auto\"  \/>Photo by Tim Rodriquez Anthony Ackrill (Painter) painting in his studio during his studio tour.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dorota-Haman-Potter-Ceramist-showing-one-of-her-favorite-pieces-in-her-studio-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Dorota Haman (Potter, Ceramist) showing one of her favorite pieces in her studio.\" class=\"wp-image-143413\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4992888417882142;width:800px;height:auto\"  \/>Photo by Tim Rodriquez Dorota Haman (Potter, Ceramist) showing one of her favorite pieces in her studio.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Friday-night-kickoff-party-at-GFAA-Gallery.-This-gathering-was-open-to-the-public-with-many-particip.jpeg\" alt=\"GFAA hosted a kickoff party on Friday night that was open to the public and included many studio tour artists.\" class=\"wp-image-143414\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4992888417882142;width:800px;height:auto\"  \/>Photo by Tim Rodriquez GFAA hosted a kickoff party on Friday night that was open to the public and included many studio tour artists.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Allison-LeBaron-Potter-Painter-Showing-some-of-her-favorite-pieces-in-her-studio-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Allison LeBaron (Potter, Painter) Showing some of her favorite pieces in her studio.\" class=\"wp-image-143408\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4992888417882142;width:802px;height:auto\"  \/>Photo by Tim Rodriquez Allison LeBaron (Potter, Painter) Showing some of her favorite pieces in her studio.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA) coordinated its largest Artist Studio Tour over the weekend, with 31 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