West Tampa Center for The Arts

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Artists, Art collectors, anyone who appreciates art!

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 12, 2008Contact: Wendy Babcox Phone ・813.892.0689 Email ・[email protected] @ THE FACTORY USF BFA Exhibition Tampa, Fl | April 7 ・25, 2008 | Reception: April 11, 2008 7-11pm Opens at: The West Tampa Center for the Arts in the historic former Santaella Cigar Factory 1906 N. Armenia Ave.Tampa Fl, 33607 Phone ・813.453.4381 [email protected] @ THE FACTORY is a fitting title for the unbridled outbreak of artistic talent that will be featured at the WTCA.The WTCA is proud to announce the opening of the USF BFA Exhibition, a show which will feature cutting edge works from over a dozen graduating artists. These works exemplify exciting new directions in contemporary art, and utilize a diverse scope of media such as painting, electronic media, installation, ceramic, sculpture, and printmaking. The exhibition opens April 7th and runs through April 25th, with a reception being held on April 11th. Starting at 7PM, the reception will provide the public with an opportunity to interact with the artists and enjoy the food, refreshments, and live music.The show features recent works by Katrina Bennett, Rachel Bishop, Jennifer Costello, Jesse Crozier, Desiree' D'Alessandro, Ryan DeFreitas, Erica Ellis, Matthew Friese, Gail Gosselin, Marlow Gum, Benjamin Hooper, Daniel Mantilla, Marissa Nazario, Ronald Pehmoeller, Yimarie Rivera, and Ryan Zook. The fabulous studios of the WTCA Resident Artists will be open to the public.With the WTCA graciously hosting this event, a suggested donation box will be placed to assist them in their mission of "restoring the multi-cultural community of West Tampa." The WTCA is located at 1906 N. Armenia Avenue, Tampa, FL 33607. Hours run from 10am-5pm Mon. ・Fri. and on Sat. by appointment only. Further details are available online at http://www. myspace. com/riotatfactory ### If you'd like more information about this event, or to schedule an interview with the faculty member organizing this exhibit, please call Wendy Babcox at 813.892.0689 or e-mail her at [email protected].