Gulfport Founder's Day/Gulfport Under the Stars

GULFPORT FOUNDERS DAY ART SALE FUNDRAISER

Saturday, October 13, 2-11pm

Gulfport Scout Hall, 5315 28th Avenue South, Gulfport, FL

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Gulfport, FL: Funky As A Monkey Art Studio and  seventeen artisans have joined together for the GULFPORT FOUNDERS DAY ART SALE, October 13, 2-11pm. Half of all artist’s fees will be donated to the Gulfport Historical Society. The fire which occurred at the Gulfport Historical Society caused major damage to the front of the building and sign and our artists have stepped forward to become part of this fundraiser. The Event is FREE and open to the public. Art booths will be set up in beautiful and air conditioned Gulfport Scout Hall, 5315 28th Avenue South, Gulfport. The artisans will be selling their art in all media: jewelry, paintings, prints, miniature paintings, sculpture, wood carvings, pop art, lowbrow art, vinyl art, wearable art, paper art, art cards, whimsy, decorative art. A slide show will also be conducted on the stage of the Gulfport Scout Hall created by the Gulfport Historical Society.

The GULFPORT FOUNDERS DAY ART SALE is part of the annual Gulfport Founders Day celebration as well as the evening Gulfport Art Under the Stars event. Artisans in the sale are:  Judy Bales, Virginia Butler, John Gascot, Tim Gibbons, Joanna Karpay, Loy Khambay, Cynthia Lizardi, Sarah Lynch of “Black Damask Designs”, James Maddocks, Gianna Pergamo of Pergamo Paper Goods, Lynn Rattray, Nick Ribera of Chain Art Assembly, Janice Saavedra, Marie Schadt, Glenn Schuele, Helen Talley of Baubles and Stuff and Jacqulyn Washington. For more information on the sale contact tim@funkyasamonkey.com.

Gulfport Historical Society, After the fire. Artist’s contributions will be helpful in restoring the building.

Gulfport Historical Society, After the fire. Artist’s contributions will be helpful in restoring the building.

To purchase tickets for Gulfport Under the  Stars, contact GulfportHistoricalSociety.org or call 727.656.5420. 6:30-11pm. Gulfport Under The Stars will include music and dancing, romantic lighting, tables for dining and extensive menu and beverage offerings during the ongoing art sale in Scout Hall. Come on out to shop for great art while supporting the Gulfport Historical Society!