The Professional Artists of St. Augustine (PAStA) is thrilled to announce a dynamic partnership with the St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra & the Beaches Visitors Convention Bureau. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in promoting the vibrant arts scene in St. Augustine and enhancing the cultural experiences available to residents and visitors alike.
As a leading organization representing local artists, PAStA is dedicated to fostering creativity, supporting artistic endeavors, and enriching the cultural landscape of our community. Through this partnership with the Visitors Convention Bureau, PAStA aims to amplify its reach and impact, showcasing the diverse talents of St. Augustine’s artists to a broader audience.
The St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra & the Beaches Visitors Convention Bureau plays a pivotal role in promoting tourism and highlighting the unique attractions of our region. PAStA’s partnership with the Visitors Convention Bureau will provide the longest-running artists cooperative to achieve various initiatives, including:
– Promoting local art events and exhibitions to residents and tourists
– Showcasing the work of St. Augustine artists through digital and physical platforms
– Facilitating artist-led workshops and demonstrations to engage the community
– Creating immersive cultural experiences that highlight the intersection of art, history, and heritage in St. Augustine
“We are thrilled to embark on this partnership with the St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra & the Beaches Visitors Convention Bureau,” said Valarie Pothier-Forrester, President of PAStA. “By working together, we can showcase the incredible talent of our local artists and inspire visitors to experience the rich artistic heritage of St. Augustine. As we look forward to the future, PAStA and the St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra & the Beaches Visitors Convention Bureau invite everyone to join us in celebrating the arts and embracing the creativity that defines our beautiful city.”
For more information about PAStA and upcoming events, visit www.pastagalleryart.com . To learn more about visiting St. Augustine, please visit the Visitors Convention Bureau website.
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About PAStA:
The Professional Artists of St. Augustine Fine Art Gallery (PAStA) on Charlotte Street, in downtown historic St. Augustine, Florida, was founded in 1982 by Jean Wagner Troemel, a champion of the arts, founder of the Winter Haven Ridge Art Association, served on the Florida Arts Group Board (FLAG), and spearheaded St. Augustine’s First Friday Art Walks. The gallery has served an international clientele a wealth of local talent and award-winning artists. The gallery’s mission is to showcase local and regional art and to educate and encourage area artists. In 2023, PAStA has won The Best of Florida Regional Art Gallery, and as a finalist in the Best of St. Augustine Choice Awards. The gallery’s mission is to showcase local and regional art and to educate and encourage area artists.
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I did not connect with clay as an artistic outlet until mid-life. During a hectic and demanding career, while juggling family, job and my MBA, I needed a healthy outlet to release my frustrations while appealing to my sorely under-utilized creative needs.
One summer class gave me the impetus to redirect what little down-time I had into punching, pulling, coiling, pinching, slapping, and throwing this amazing and malleable material into anything my imagination desired. I found therapy through clay.
In the years since, I have received an Associate’s Degree from the New Hampshire Institute of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire, and set up my first studio in a basement of our house. Currently, my studio has moved above ground – to my garage, but includes a wheel, large Skutt kiln, slab roller and an array of clay and glazes that would make a chameleon dizzy. I am a proud member of the Professional Artists of St. Augustine Fine Art Gallery since October of 2021.
I work with a variety of clays and glazes – from mid-temp stoneware and shiny glazes to low-fire and matte underglazes. I find inspiration in nature, children’s stories and fables, and my own untamed imagination!
