2009
December 4th EGAD First Friday
December 4th EGAD First Friday Artwalk from 5:30 to 9:00 PM will feature wonderful and acclaimed Cocoa Beach artist Rick Piper. Three years ago at the Brevard Art Museum Rick accomplished the near impossible: His painting, "Flowing Oak and Rocketree," won best of show and the purchase award at the museum's juried show. This last TGIF Florida Today boasted Rick's design for the poster of this year's Space Coast Art Show on the cover. Piper's dazzling, curvilinear, surreal seascapes are amazing! For more of Rick Piper go to www.rickpipersart.com and come out and meet Rick and see his wonderful work in person! The Mark Baker Band will be rocking Highland Avenue down!
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November 6th EGAD First Friday
This EGAD First Friday Artwalk November 6th from 5:30 - 9:00 PM at Highway Grrls we will have the wonderful Humberto Rebollo showing his latest work. Humberto lives to paint and paints many hours every single day. He has been influenced by Picasso and pop artists (particularly Peter Max). Humberto uses both arcyllic and oil on canvas and wood and the occasional novel surface. Come see Humberto's lovely work, often of women to find some affordable and lovely local art. Click here to see his work.
Local art makes great Christmas gifts so come and do some early shopping. Both the Art and Antique Studio and the 5th Avenue Gallery will have their holiday boutique shows so be prepared to shop for exceptionally unique gifts in the Eau Gallie Arts District. Don't forget about Link at Eau Gallie Florist as well as the Museum gift shop and school gift shop. And Valerie will be open over at Indian River Potters on Guava. Wonderful music in the park with musician Chris Kahl. Chris will perform his collection of songs that celebrate the Sunshine State and other selections. Click here for information on Chris. Get ahead of the season and begin shopping now. EAU GALLIE ARTS DISTRICT FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK IS PERFECT FOR EARLY HOLIDAY SHOPPING.
The Mark Baker Band will be rocking Highland Avenue down in front on Highway Grrls with his mellow island rock. We will have lovely treats inside and refreshing beverages. Remember to party with art responsibly!
Special October 2nd EGAD First Friday:
Nancy Dillen Retrospective: 30 Years of Art in Brevard County!
Come appreciate Nancy's wonderful art as she shares her development as an artist. Nancy will have a wide selection of paintings including magnificent originals and lovely prints for sale. Come out and enjoy a great evening and appreciate the development story of one of Brevard's renowned artists. The Mark Baker Band will be rocking the house down out front and lovely treats await strollers inside Highway Grrls. Highland Avenue will be adorned with artists creations of pumpkins and a new restaurant “Concepts” has opened in the old bank building. Something for everyone!
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September 4th
First Friday Art Walk @ Highway Grrls Gallery 5:30-9:00 PM
The Return Of Maximilan Rener to the Eau Gallie Arts District!!!
After Max has spent many months in Southern France doing a serious job (see above) he is back to share the ART SIDE of his trip. Come and visit with Max and enjoy his new lovely landscapes of Tuscany and other beautiful venues.
Highway Grrls Gallery and Studio will offer tasty treats and The Mark Baker Band will be rocking the house down. So mark your calendars to come on out for the Eau Gallie Arts District First Friday Art Walk on September 4th!
Come out and hear about Max’s travels in southern France as he explored the masters including Picasso, Gauguin and Van Gogh who found this environment inspirational.
WELCOME BACK MAX!!!
August 7th EGAD First Friday Art Walk with Indian River Potters @ Highway Grrls Gallery 5:30-9:00 PM!
Dog Days of Summer First Friday at Highway Grrls
with the Indian River Potters' Guild!
Mark your calendars for a sizzling August 7th First Friday Art Walk at Highway Grrls from 5:30 to 9:00 PM as the Indian River Potters' Guild takes over the back patio for hands on demonstrations of the creation of unique ceramic art! When the weather gets hot, get wet with ceramics crafting! Come join potters who will be doing wheel and slab building demonstrations throughout the evening.
In the main Highway Grrls Gallery Robin will have tasty refreshments and a new show which is still evolving utilizing the lapel “ribbons” concept which helps us demonstrate support of a cause. See where Robin takes this new adventure with acrylic on paper crafted into a three dimensional objects which achieve “stand 
alone” art when hung. Quite the surprising show! The Mark Baker Band will be out front back by popular demand so come on out and “party with art” on August 7th from 5:30 to 9:00 PM for another Eau Gallie Arts District Art Walk. Remember there is live Jazz Friday and the Take Out Show extended at the Brevard Art Museum and both Art and Antique Studio and Fifth Avenue Gallery will have new shows so there is something for everyone! Look for craft vendors in the park!
Take an opportunity to stop by the Indian River Potters' Guild located at 1515 Guava Avenue in the heart of the lovely Eau Gallie Arts District before this coming First Friday and you will not be disappointed. Visionary Valerie Karas has built an AMAZING space which includes available studios for rent. Contact Valerie directly at 321 543 3645 or email vkaras@cfl.rr.com. Valerie states this about our upcoming “co-mingling” Highway Grrls and the Potters' Guild First Friday event: “The Guild members will infuse Robin's back patio with unique ceramic art and live demonstrations. This double dose of creative juices is sure to awaken the artist in you!”
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July 3rd / 5:30 - 9:00 PM
Get ready for Eau Gallie’s pre Fourth of July Extravaganza:
A Star Spangled Evening! We will be extending the First Friday Art Walk hours to 10:00pm to accommodate the grandeur of the event! Highway Grrls will be hosting Humberto Rebollo’s recent series of patriotic portraits of President Obama. Robin will be showing larger paintings done from the Paris cityscapes workshop. Watch for lots to be going on up and down Highland Avenue with music, food art, entertainment and fun for the entire family.
June 5th / 5:30 - 9:00 PM
Robin Rothrock has just returned from Paris where she stayed at the historical Four Seasons George V, and her amazing room and beautiful private terrace inspired her to paint flowers! She shared her floor with Saudi Royalty in a hotel noted for its colorful and historical visitors, but still made time for folks from back home. Hear her stories and see new works. Humberto Rebollo will be joining Robin out on the back patio previewing some of his recent work including some very novel new paintings.
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May 1st Highway Grrls Back By Popular Demand!
LUKE ANDREWS!
5:30 - 9:00 PM
Born in Leesburg, Florida, 33 year old Luke Andrews received his Media Arts Degree from the University of South Carolina. Upon Graduating, Luke traveled to Milan, Italy and fell in love with the country. He soon began attracting gallerists and art collectors with his unique style of landscape and cityscape paintings. Since 2000, Luke has split time between studios in Milan and Central Florida. A regular exhibitor in Italy and throughout Europe, Luke has had his Central Florida paintings exhibited in the Orlando Mayor’s Gallery at City Hall and the Orlando Museum of Art, among other Florida venues. Best known for his vibrant, colorful cityscapes and landscapes, Luke’s medium of choice is acrylic paint on canvas.
Luke will be showing on the back patio with new work, so come check it out! The fabulous Mark Baker Band will be on hand playing out front and Humberto Rebollo will be showing his beautifully inspired work also in front adjacent to the band. Robin Rothrock will be hosting the main gallery with her gorgeous new work accompanied by tasty hors d’oeuvres and wine samplings.
So DON’T MISS the famous Eau Gallie Arts District First Friday Art Walk along the scenic Indian River. We’ll see you there!!
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April 3rd Highway Grrls presents new artist
LUKE ANDREWS!
5:30 - 9:00 PM
Check out this exciting new artist who has returned from an eight year painting jaunt in Italy. Luke Andrews returns to his family home in Merritt Island and brings with him a wealth of beautiful paintings depicting local landscapes of Merritt Island, Cocoa Village and Orlando. There are also some of his pieces from Italy. Go to www.lukeandrewsart.com and take a look. The site offers both an English and Italian version. Luke will be out on the back patio with approximately 20 new pieces so there is plenty to check out! Come out and PARTY WITH ART! The Mark Baker Band will be playing out front at Highway Grrls. Humberto Rebollo will have a table out in front with his beautiful series of women's faces which he continues to refine. Robin Rothrock will be in the main gallery with her new work and plenty of tasty treats and refreshments. Robin is exploring different champagne punches replete with ice molds so come out and ENJOY!
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February 6th HEARTS ARE IN THE AIR along Highland Avenue!
Come out and enjoy a brisk evening along the lovely Indian River as Highway Grrls enjoys February Festivities! Robin has completed over 15 BEAUTIFUL heart themed paintings which are reasonably priced and make a fantastic Valentine. Max Rener has finished a truly lovely large painting of two swans and Humberto Rebollo will be showing his latest included several “love themed” pieces. So come out and party with art! The Mark Baker Band will be out in front rocking the house down! See you there!
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Come Celebrate 2009 with a First Friday Art Walk January 2nd!
Bring in the New Year with original art by enjoying First Friday Art. Walk along Highland Avenue in the beautiful Eau Gallie Arts District. Highway Grrls will have the Mark Baker Band out front and the patio will be open in the back with Max Rener. Come enjoy a relaxed and pleasant evening after ringing in the New Year!
Click here to see 2008 First Fridays.
Click here for a First Friday virtual tour.
Click here for information and downloads for upcoming First Fridays.
