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Madeline Faiella

Visual Artist

Renee Falsetto

Visual Artist

I'm a mostly self-taught artist, residing and working in Sunrise. I am presently concentrating on larger abstract and abstract expressionist paintings featuring explorations in strong color combinations. I work in oils, acrylics and mixed media on canvas or wood panels. Originality, the consistency and texture of the paint and the balance of design are all very important to me as an artist. Once an idea comes to me, I work quickly and subconsciously using various application techniques, allowing inspiration, mood, and my fascination with color dictate the final outcome of each original work. I have extensive experience as a muralist. I've developed and executed large projects for many private and corporate clients here in the US, Canada and Germany. I also take on decorating projects through Artsy Decors and what few people are aware of...I bake desserts for several restaurants here in South Florida. My paintings are owned by collectors in the US, Canada, Peru, Italy and Germany. I'm a member of Artserve and The Broward Art Guild. I'm also a graduate of the Artist as an Entrepreneur course given by the Broward Cultural Division. I exhibit my painting at many South Florida Galleries, and had a large solo show at the Rossetti Gallery in October 2012.

Carna Fam

Musician; Poet; Singer; Storyteller; Visual Artist

Caryl Fantel

Musician

Caryl Fantel (Music Director/Pianist/Instructor) has credits from Off-Broadway and Carnegie Hall to theatres and concert venues throughout South Florida and the U.S. Music Director of the annual Carbonell Awards ceremonies at the Broward Center, Caryl’s credits include: Passion and Assassins (Carbonell nomination) with Zoetic Stage; Stars of David tour produced by Daryl Roth; multiple productions/concerts with Slow Burn, Palm Beach Dramaworks, the Wick and Outre theatre companies; Fugitive Songs, Uptown Swing, and numerous other staged readings with Theatre Lab at FAU. Caryl is composer of incidental music for Uncle Philip’s Coat, named “Best Production” of NYC’s 2015 United Solo Theatre Festival; adjunct professor at Lynn University; a member of the Broward County Cultural Council; and a private teacher and workshop presenter who regularly works with schools, community groups, and the musical theatre programs of NYU, AMDA, National Society of Arts and Letters, and others. FantelMusic.com

Damira Feldman

Musician

Damira Feldman http://mirafeldman.com Nationally and Internationally recognized pianist, Damira Feldman was born in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, and started studying piano at the age of ten, at the just opened music school of her native town Urussu, Republic of Tatarstan. Ms. Feldman entered the legendary School for the gifted children at the Kazan State Conservatory at the age of 14, where she studied under Professor Marina Sucharenko, a former pupil of Professor Yakov Zac. Her debut as a soloist with the Kazan Symphony Orchestra at the young age of 15 was broadcast by a very popular television program, “New Stars.” Ms. Feldman attended the Kazan State Conservatory (Republic of Tatarstan, Russia). She studied at the class of Professor Natalia Fomina, a former pupil of Professor Heinrich Neuhaus. She was awarded the Diploma with Honors from the Kazan State Conservatory of Music and was recommended to continue for a Doctorate in the Performing Arts and Pedagogy. After graduating with a degree as “Soloist and Leader of an Orchestra, Piano Teacher and Chamber Orchestra Musician”, Ms. Feldman began her career as a piano teacher at the Kazan Academy, while also performing as a piano soloist with the Kazan Symphony Orchestra. In 1993 Ms. Feldman left the musical world and her home country to pursue a new career in international business in the Holy Land of Israel. In 2001 destiny presented Ms. Feldman with a new opportunity and she moved to the United States. In her new home state of Florida, she found the time to return to her natural-born roots as a musician and, after 10 years of absence from the musical world, she re-established her reputation as a classical musician. Her repertoire includes a wide range of significant composers from the very early Classicism of the 17th Century to the Modern 20th Century. Her audiences appreciate her vibrant, elegant and vivacious style. Ms. Feldman treats her audiences to a dynamic and dramatic celebration of music with her finely tuned program selections, and she presents a captivating assortment of music from throughout the ages. Ms. Feldman is a founder of the Piano Concert Series at Steinway Piano Galleries, “Beautiful and Beloved Music of All Time” that has enjoyed its popularity since 2007. In 2010 she expanded the variety of the programs in a new series, “Behind the Piano Scores”, organizing them thematically and building them through alternating the music with exciting narratives. Ms. Feldman’s live piano performances and interviews appeared on WXEL 90.7FM “Classical Variations”. The interviews and all solo performances with the series “Behind the Piano Scores’ were cablecast on SIB TV Channel 77, FL during the Season 2010-2011. Ms. Feldman has been a participant in a number of international competitions: she was a 2010 finalist at the prestigious Washington International Piano Artists Competition, a 2009 finalist at the 20th International Concours des Grands Amateurs in Paris and in the same year, Finalist of the Boston International Piano Competition. Ms. Feldman is increasingly in demand as a recital pianist. During the past 6 years Ms. Feldman has presented solo performances as well as master classes in Russia, the United States, France and the United Kingdom. Currently, Ms. Feldman teaches piano as a member of the Adjunct faculty at the Visual and Performing Arts Department, Broward College, FL. Ms. Feldman was honored with Residency at the University of South Carolina, Aiken to conduct the Master classes to students from USCA, lectures and recitals for public school students in Aiken County and perform Solo Recitals at USC Aiken’s Etherredge Center. She is the Founder and Musical Director of the Miami Outstanding Piano Amateurs Festival (2010) which organizes recitals, master classes and soirees for amateur pianists, mostly from the United States. Ms. Feldman is the recipient of many prestigious awards for her musical accomplishments, and artistic and educational achievements. The discography of Ms. Feldman includes 2009 - CD “Concert Favorites” (Live recording) 2009 - CD “Russian Dreams” (Live Recording) 2007 - CD “Musical Collage”

Christian Feneck

Visual Artist

Luis Fernandez

Visual Artist

lugufelo / Luis G. Fernandez, a Venezuelan artist, was born on December 18th, 1966, and has resided in Miami for the past seventeen years. From an early age, he was exposed to, and influenced by, kinetics and op art - movements that develop and grow parallel to his early formation. Inspired by his father, Rafael Fernandez Romero, a structural engineer specializing in bridges, lugufelo’s interest in construction and materials came early in his life. Together they frequently visited the construction sites of many different projects in Venezuela. lugufelo’s introduction to the art world came about as a consequence to his rebellious nature: his art professor, Jesus Soto, wanting to guide the young talent he saw in lugufelo, suggested that he spend the summer studying art. With the help of his aunt, Yuye D’Lima, classmate and also good friend of Jesus Soto, he got the opportunity to learn about visual effects and kinetic arts with the famous Venezuelan artist.

Rambo Fernandis

For the past 40 years, The Martinique Banquet Complex has been the premier location for weddings & banquets. Formally known as, The Drury Lane Theatre/Martinique Banquets on 95th street and Western Ave in Evergreen Park. We had the pleasure of hosting numerous star concerts, plays, ice shows, weddings and special events. Our passion for weddings and special events continues in our new location and guest have come to appreciate and expect personalised attention, cordial service and quality of food Martinique Banquet Complex is known to provide. We have two completely private banquet rooms offering a charming and elegant atmosphere to accommodate up to 400 of your selected guest. The enchanted Wedding Garden and Gazebo is also a serene and romantic setting for the ceremony of your dreams. Your event, whether big or small, for business or pleasure, will have the pomp and circumstance you are seeking. Let us provide you and your guest with an unforgettable experience. Services: 1. Grand Ballroom, 2. Celebrity Ballroom, 3. Wedding Garden, 4. Wedding Photography, 5. Wedding Videos.

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Linda Fleischman

Visual Artist

I live in Fort Lauderdale, FL where I create drawings, paintings, sculptures, and ceramics. My travels to France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Israel, India, Africa, China, Central and South America continue to give me a profound respect for ancient art and antiquity. As a result, classical qualities and influences are a natural outgrowth in my contemporary classical organic artwork. I have been involved in the local Fort Lauderdale Art Community for over 40 years. I facilitated life drawing, painting & sculpture workshops in Fort Lauderdale for most of these years. Currently, I am dedicated to creating public sculptures of an historic significance in the Fort Lauderdale area. Additionally, I am passionate about plein air paintings in historic locations such as the Old Fort Lauderdale Village in Himmarshee & New River Court Historic District, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, Old Floresta Historic Neighborhood in Boca Raton and Banker's Row in Delray Beach. My plein air paintings are a representation of the spirit of the actual scenes of landscapes and historical buildings in the local community. I have studied plein air painting in Italy, France, Ecuador and the USA. “Creating works of art from life and nature is the inspiration behind capturing the historical narrative that is preserved in my plein air paintings.”

Robert Folse

Musician

Bob Folse is an accomplished guitarist who creates a unique and original sound inspired by Flamenco, Classical, Jazz, Latin and World influences. He is originally from New Orleans and has resided in Broward County since 2001. He has over 35 years experience performing professionally as a full time musician and has recorded, released and marketed his own music on CD and digitally worldwide. He performs as a soloist and as a bandleader of a few different bands including Los Gitanas De Fuego which is inspired greatly by the Gipsy Kings. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the local musicians union AFM 655 Bob Folse is a masterful fingerstyle guitarist, and band leader, a graduate of Berklee College of Music. He has studied with Elias Barriero and has traveled to Spain to study under Flamenco Masters. Bob has recorded several CDs and is an award winning composer, including as a finalist in the 2019 National Acoustic Music Awards for his original composition Mariposa. Bob plays a wide range of music, Classical, Classic Rock, Jazz, Latin, Flamenco, popular standards and his original music. His music can be heard on his YouTube Channel, website, and on Spotify, Deezer and ITunes. Bob, originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, has resided in South Florida for many years. He has a healthy performance schedule and continues to grow as a professional guitarist Bob Folse is a masterful interpreter of Spanish Flamenco,Classical,Jazz and Contemporary guitar styles. He is originally from New Orleans,La. and has resided in South Florida for over 25 years He has performed at the Papparazzi on Ocean Drive South Beach Miami Beach from 1997- 2002 where at the time there was no more popular place on the planet to see Spanish Guitar. There he sold thousands of CDs to an international touristic crowd. Since then, his focus has been performing corporate events where he has performed for many of the top local corporations holding events in South Florida. He is also a band leader, .His band projects include "Los Gitanas De Fuego" a tribute to the Gypsy Kings style, Latin Fire which a corporate 6 piece Latin band , Alma Livre which is an all original ensemble of modern jazz fused with Spanish guitar and latin rhythms and Hot Trax is a top hits across the decades 4-6 piece band He a graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in Film Scoring He has composed original music for short film including "Passionate Visions " and "Monet the Path to Giverny" He has studied such guitar greats as Elias Barriero, Gerardo Nunez, Steve Mazakowski, and has traveled to Spain and across the United States to participate in International Flamenco festivals Bob has recorded several CDs and is an award winning composer, including as a finalist in the 2019 National Acoustic Music Awards for his original composition Mariposa.

Georgeta Fondos

Visual Artist

Georgeta Fondos is an emerging artist who received her MFA from Florida Atlantic University in 2008 and has shown her artwork in group exhibitions including Florida Craftsmen Gallery, St. Petersburg; Gallery Camino Real, Boca Raton; Brevard Art Museum, Melbourne, and FAT Village, Fort Lauderdale. She is the recipient of numerous awards, such as Best in Show Award – Sculpture and 3D Category at ArtFlorida Exhibition, Freedland, Esther Rothenberger, and Onlee Awards, and the Public Art Projects – the Dome in Rotunda Mural (2009) and the East Curved Wall (2011) at the Lauderhill City Hall. Georgeta immigrated to the US in 2003 after receiving arts education at schools in Moldova, Romania and Greece. She has been an artist muralist since then, practicing residential and public mural painting along with her explorations in fibers.

Juneteenth For Joy

Director; Filmmaker; Storyteller; Social Practitioner

Juneteenth for Joy is an annual celebration of Black freedom through the lens of joy. Our goal is to shift the paradigm of freedom as the result of struggle and survival to a paradigm freedom as interdependent on joy and what our founder calls "thrival".

Becky Franco

Visual Artist

Rebecca (Becky) Franco franco.becky1@gmail.com 516 375-8785 www.beckyfranco.com b. Havana, Cuba EDUCATION 2010 MFA Studio Art, Queens College CUNY, Flushing, New York 1974 BFA Painting, with Honors, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York AWARDS/GRANTS 2013 El Museo Del Barrio, LA BIENAL 2013- ‘Here Is Where We Jump’ 2011 ARTIST RESIDENCY, EXPRESS+LOCAL: NYC AESTHETICS, Queens College Art Center, Rosenthal Library, Flushing, New York ART TALKS 2016 ART ROUNDTABLE: BECKY FRANCO Public Hyperrealism to Intimate Reality NSU ART MUSEUM-Fort Lauderdale, Florida SOLO SHOWS 2013 CHOSEN SOHO20 Chelsea Gallery 547 West 27th St., New York, New York 10001 2010 LOOK AT ME Klapper Hall Gallery, Queens College CUNY, Flushing, New York TWO WOMAN SHOW 2012 LUXE TRIA GALLERY, 531 West 25th Street Ground floor suite 5, New York, New York SELECTED GROUP SHOWS 2015 LAST EXIT: PAINTING Audrey Love Gallery - BAKEHOUSE Art Complex 561 NW 32nd St, Miami, Florida 2014 CINTAS FELLOWSHIP FINALIST EXHIBITION Museum of Art + Design (MOAD), Miami, Florida 2013 EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO’S, LA BIENAL 2013, ”Here Is Where We Jump” El MUSEO, 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 100029 2013 CROSSROADS, Molina, Casiano, Trelles, Franco, ARTE INC., 19 Grand Avenue, New Haven, CT 06513 2012 LA PLACITA ISLIP ART MUSEUM, 50 Irish Lane, East Islip, New York 11730 An exhibit in conjunction with EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO, QUEENS MUSEUM OF ART and THE STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM 2012 COLLEGE ALUMNI ART + COMMENTARY | 1937—2012 75 YEARS OF THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE, Queens College Art Center, Rosenthal Library, Queens College, Flushing, New York 2012 EVIL EYE: AMULETS, NAZARS & EVIL EYES ARTISTS LOOKING FORWARD, Queens College Art Center, Rosenthal Library, Queens College, Flushing, New York 2011 FOLLES D’HIVER SOHO20CHELSEA GALLERY, 547 West 27th Street, Suite 301, New York, New York 2011 EXPRESS+LOCAL: NYC AESTHETICS, Queens College Art Center, Rosenthal Library, Queens College, Flushing, New York 2011 CROSSCURRENTS, Curated by Omar Lopez Chaoud NEW YORK STUDIO GALLERY, 154 Stanton Street, New York, New York 2009 VERSES FROM THE ABSTRACT, Curated by Herb Tam Dorsky Gallery, Long Island City, New York 2009 LATINO VOICES, Group Show, The Port Washington Library, Port Washington, New York 2009 TOP SHOW, CUNY Queens College Spring MFA Group Show, Puffin Room, New York, New York 2008 RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE, CUNY Queens College MFA Show, Gallery151, New York, New York 2000 GROUP SHOW, The Sid Jacobson JCC Roslyn, New York 1974 PRATT INSTITUTE Group Show, Albany State House of Representatives, Albany, New York PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Painting Instructor at Miami Dade College Continuing Education Department, Florida Painting Instructor at NSU Museum of Art / Fort Lauderdale Painting Instructor at the Islip Art Museum, Islip, New York Museum Educator | Docent The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale Nova Southeastern University Independent Art Professional Billboard Artist Foster and Kleiser Outdoor Advertising, Long Island City, New York Successfully hand painted large billboards with oil paint and brushes to be seen from highways as outdoor advertising bulletins. TEXT 2013 CURADORES: El Museo’s La Bienal 2013 ”Here is where we jump,” CosmoArteTV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a_SGQmDICY 2013 “Arte Cubano en La Bienal del Museo del Barrio de Nueva York”, DIARIO DE CUBA, http://www.diariodecuba.com/cultura/1370883279_3683.html 2013 Arte en EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO en NY, CNN Mexico, http://mexico.cnn.com/videos/2013/06/25/arte-latino-en-el-museo-del-barrio-en-ny 2013 “PREVIEW: Three Emerging Artists Featured in El Museo Del Barrio’s 7th Biennial Exhibition,” REMEZCLA, Roz Baron http://ny.remezcla.com/2013/latin/preview-el-museo-del-barrios-7th- biennial-exhibition-artists/ 2013 “Arte At The Crossroads”, THE NEW HAVEN INDEPENDENT, Allan Appel http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/arte_at_the_cros sroads/ 2013 New York Arts Magazine Review, Matt Hassel, “Becky Franco: CHOSEN at SOHO20”, http://www.nyartsmagazine.com/?p=10121 2013 “Celebrating Heritage, and Drawing Others In,” New York Times, N.Y./Region Arts/Long Island, December 30, 2012, www.NewYorkTimes.com. 2011 ARTisSpectrum, “The Chelsea Perspective,” Volume 25, May, 2011, Pg.93 2011 “Artists to Audience: Express+Local puts 15 artists in Queens,” www.greenpointstar.com, February 9, 2011 2011 “QC Exhibit asks: Does Home Matter?” www.queenstribune.com, February 3, 2011 2011 “Queens College Dips Into Local Expression,” http://www.queenstribune.com/leisure/Leisure, April 28,2011 1991 “Tromp L'Oeil At Home”, by Karen Chambers, Rizzoli Book, New York, New York, Pg. 65,86,133-34 1989 Newsday Sunday Home Magazine, “They Revel In Illusions,” September 24,1989 1988 Better Homes and Garden, “Artists of Illusion” article, Fall/Winter 1988-89, Pg.48- 53 1988 Country Living Magazine, “New Country Linens,” August 1988, Pg.80-4 1987 Metropolitan Home, article, “Venetian,” November 1987, Pg. 133 1987 House Beautiful Magazine, commissioned mural, July 1987, Pg.80-1 1987 Country Living Magazine, “Trompe L’Oeil, ” February 1987, Pg.100-1 1986 House Beautiful Magazine, “Tables For Coffee, Etcetera,” commissioned murals, October 1986, Pg.102-107 1986 Metropolitan Home, Cover, September 1986, Pg.87 1987 The Today Show, Television 1987 Outdoor Advertising Documentary, Television 1984 Newsday Sunday Home Magazine, ”The Art of Grand Illusion,” April 29,1984, Pg. 44 1983 Advertising Age, “Creating the Giant Boards: A True sign of an Artist,” article 1983 Media People, “Becky the Billboard Lady,” fall issue, Pg.8.

Penny Fraser

Photographer; Visual Artist

My fine art photography exhibition, "40 over 40 Bombshell Series" is dedicated to celebrating the beauty, strength, & wisdom of women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, & beyond. Through my lens, I strive to empower these remarkable women by immortalizing the timeless beauty, the strength that comes with life's experiences, & the uplifting spirit that defines them. Each photograph within this collection tells a unique story, showcasing the diversity of accomplishments & the profound significance each woman holds in society. Accompanied by inspiring messages & carefully chosen quotes, their inner journeys are shared, inviting viewers to join in the celebration of their achievements. Beyond mere portraiture, "40 over 40 Bombshell Series: Second Collection" serves as a powerful vehicle to challenge prevailing societal perceptions & dispel misconceptions surrounding this underrepresented demographic. Through this artistic journey, I seek to reframe the conversation, urging the world to appreciate & respect the beautiful spirit of these incredible women. Join me in exploring the beauty of age, the wisdom of experience, and the empowerment that arises when we embrace the full spectrum of womanhood. I hope that this exhibition and panel discussion will foster a sense of unity within the community & encourages a more inclusive & enlightened perspective that celebrates the timeless allure & unique contributions of every woman regardless of age.

Carlos Fuenmayor

Visual Artist

Carlos Fuenmayor born in Maracaibo-Venezuela in 1977 Fine Artist and Caricaturist, Carlos Fuenmayor making Caricatures and/or satirical portraits and paintings in essence PoP Surrealism. After a short but intense incursion into the art of the Master’s hand Pedro Leon Zapata in Venezuela ( 2007), Carlos began to see the greatness of communicating through the visual arts. When He emigrated to America, hunger and His family was a big motivation to begin to develop His art and try in the future to make a living from art. Carlos started as a caricaturist at Universal Orlando Resorts, working in parallel on other jobs that had nothing to do with art but at the same time gave Him the push to further develop His artistic skills and devote to the caricatures full time. In 2009, Carlos started working as a caricature artist in the theme park Sea World, where he met incredible artists, each with completely different visions and techniques; after a conversation of art with his former boss Dino Castterline, Carlos decided to take seriously the art world. Early 2010 Carlos stared a new job at Disney World Resorts and Disney Animal Kingdom as a Caricaturist working with 41 artists more, Again, interaction with other artists, enriched his knowledge and stimulated new artistic trends that today applied in his works He currently runing his own company called Fuenmayor Art drawing caricatures at parties and special events, and for almost two years he trying to introduce to the world his Pop Surrealism paintings and abstract illustrations.

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