2012 - Artist of the Month
This is the Artist of the Month page. Here you will find the current and past artists of the month. Please enjoy their pages and visit their websites.
Requirements for submission: 3 images preferably all vertical or all horizontal, image of yourself (if you like) and a short artist statement, links to your email and website.
THERE ARE OPENINGS FOR ARTIST OF THE MONTH SEPT & OCT 2012. TRA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. Contact Kathy Durdin at 813-220-5800 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Frank Bolock – April AOTM
Frank will feature his quirky paintings of Tampa landmarks. There will be a
RECEPTION FRIDAY APRIL 20, 5:30 to 9:00 PM
wherein you will be able to view a wide variety of acrylic and watercolor paintings including
David Culp –January AOTM
David Culp was born and raised in Tampa. His mother, Dr. Faye Culp (former President of TRA), brought her two sons to TRA frequently as kids in the seventies, introducing them to art. David entered his first photography contest at TRA while in 6th grade and won a First Place with a photo of a North Carolina Lake setting.
Sonia Astifidis – February AOTM
I was born in Turkey from Jewish parents and ever since I can remember, I have loved to paint. As a child, I would try to paint without any help or modern supplies, using cardboard, egg and any other small tools I could find. I was very much unaware of any talent I possessed.