Tallahassee’s Signature Art Gallery held its annual Fall Trunk Show on Thursday, a showcase for original art works from more than 30 different artists.
Located at 2782 Capital Cir NE, the event was held from 3-7 p.m. and will be open to the public through the weekend. The gallery has hosted this event for more than a decade, drawing in local residents and others from different parts of Florida.
Mary McNamara, the gallery’s owner, opened the Tallahassee location in 1996. After graduating from Florida State University in 1982 with a degree in marketing, McNamara originally entered the art business by providing art to law firms, restaurants and banks. After doing this for some time, she realized that she could make a career in the art and framing business, which led her to open Signature
Art Gallery.
Alexandra Hartsfield, the gallery manager, said there is an international dimension to the show.
“So, we represent a lot of artists based in Toronto, Canada and they have a representative that comes down to Tallahassee and brings a bulk amount of their work,” Hartsfield said. “We do this to really show
off artwork that we wouldn’t normally get down here otherwise. The trunk show is ultimately to show off those artists’ work and to bring in fresh new work.”
“This year we actually have a much bigger selection, as we get work from other artists as well located in
Jacksonville and Atlanta, so with all three locations providing us tons of work we are able to give those in attendance something new to look at and enjoy,” Hartsfield added.
Celeste Rodriguez, a third-year pre-dental major at Florida A&M University, was able to attend this year’s event. The trunk show was meaningful and powerful to her, she said.
“I enjoyed this event especially since I can’t go to these types of showings as often as I would like,” Rodriguez said.“It was refreshing to escape from academics and attend something else that I have an interest in other than my major. I had a great time to say the least.”
“This was my first time attending this particular event, and I’m happy I did. Their artwork truly speaks in many different and creative ways,” Rodriguez said.
Richard Winslow, a 79-year-old Florida native, is a regular at Signature Art Gallery. “I visit Tallahassee each November of the year for vacation, but every time I come I always visit this gallery,” he said. “I really enjoy what they have. I always recognize a lot of the artists’ names associated with old or new pieces I see here each year, so it’s always nice to watch their progression.”
“I purchased a piece a couple years ago that was made by an artist, Eleanor Blair, who actually has a couple pieces in here today that I’ve seen,” Winslow said. “I really enjoy going to art galleries and viewings. I’ve had a large interest in art for over 50 years. This was the first gallery that I came across when I first searched for one, and it’s definitely worth visiting.”
Tallahassee’s Signature Art Gallery held its annual Fall Trunk Show on Thursday, a showcase for original art works from more than 30 different artists.
Located at 2782 Capital Cir NE, the event was held from 3-7 p.m. and will be open to the public through the weekend. The gallery has hosted this event for more than a decade, drawing in local residents and others from different parts of Florida.
Mary McNamara, the gallery’s owner, opened the Tallahassee location in 1996. After graduating from Florida State University in 1982 with a degree in marketing, McNamara originally entered the art business by providing art to law firms, restaurants and banks. After doing this for some time, she realized that she could make a career in the art and framing business, which led her to open Signature
Art Gallery.
Alexandra Hartsfield, the gallery manager, said there is an international dimension to the show.
“So, we represent a lot of artists based in Toronto, Canada and they have a representative that comes down to Tallahassee and brings a bulk amount of their work,” Hartsfield said. “We do this to really show
off artwork that we wouldn’t normally get down here otherwise. The trunk show is ultimately to show off those artists’ work and to bring in fresh new work.””This year we actually have a much bigger selection, as we get work from other artists as well located in
Jacksonville and Atlanta, so with all three locations providing us tons of work we are able to give those in attendance something new to look at and enjoy,” Hartsfield added.
Celeste Rodriguez, a third-year pre-dental major at Florida A&M University, was able to attend this year’s event. The trunk show was meaningful and powerful to her, she said.
“I enjoyed this event especially since I can’t go to these types of showings as often as I would like,” Rodriguez said.“It was refreshing to escape from academics and attend something else that I have an interest in other than my major. I had a great time to say the least.”
“This was my first time attending this particular event, and I’m happy I did. Their artwork truly speaks in many different and creative ways,” Rodriguez said.
Richard Winslow, a 79-year-old Florida native, is a regular at Signature Art Gallery. “I visit Tallahassee each November of the year for vacation, but every time I come I always visit this gallery,” he said. “I really enjoy what they have. I always recognize a lot of the artists’ names associated with old or new pieces I see here each year, so it’s always nice to watch their progression.”
“I purchased a piece a couple years ago that was made by an artist, Eleanor Blair, who actually has a couple pieces in here today that I’ve seen,” Winslow said. “I really enjoy going to art galleries and viewings. I’ve had a large interest in art for over 50 years. This was the first gallery that I came across when I first searched for one, and it’s definitely worth visiting.”