HOMES BEACH – On Feb. 9, the second Friday of the month, a flurry of activity surrounded the Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island (AGAMI) gallery. The monthly event, formerly known as the Holmes Beach Art Walk, allows shoppers in Holmes Beach to enjoy extended shopping hours at area businesses and is a chance for AGAMI to show what its artists have to offer, including the monthly featured artist.
Barbara Truemper-Green was born and raised in Germany, where she studied architectural interiors and interior design. After coming to the U.S., she worked as a commercial space planner and project manager. When she retired to Anna Maria Island, the environment inspired her passion for painting in soft pastels. The changing colors and moods in nature provide her inspiration and creativity. Her work is represented by the Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island and Cove Gallery and Boutique. Her feature display in the front window of the former will be on display and available for purchase through the end of the month.
In addition to Truemper-Green’s work, the gallery had artist demonstrations on the sidewalk in front of the gallery, live music from Larry Wilhelm, wine and snacks, People’s Choice Awards and an Artist Paint-A-Round, where artists collaborate on one painting. That painting is then raffled off at the conclusion of the event.
Other Holmes Beach businesses also took part, including Pizzano’s Pizza and Grinders, D Coy Ducks, Small Town Creamery, howluckyami, Irene’s Clothing Store, Sand Dollar, The Feast, Hurricane Hank’s, Freckled Fin and The Doctor’s Office. It was a treat for both art lovers and anyone looking for something unique they may only find on Anna Maria Island.
The next Holmes Beach Night Market will take place on Friday, March 8 from 5-7:30 p.m. or later.
