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National Post Card Week 2013 “City of Orlando”
National Post Card Week is celebrated annually during the first full week of May. Since 1991, I have been a participant, sending out a post card usually based on one of my manhole cover relief works. See my collection: Bobbi Mastrangelo- Postcards -“The Grate Works” -transforms manhole covers, sewers and grates into artistic streetscapes.I exchange…
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Ode to Karl Shapiro for National Poetry Month
Why did I write an Ode to Karl Shapiro? Here is the answer in my Daughter Anne Marie’s own words reflecting on her elementary school days: “Karl Shapiro’s poem, ‘Manhole Covers’ was printed in my Fifth Grade English Textbook. I remember seeing it and thinking: Wow, someone else looks at sewers too, not just my…
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Meeting Author Azar Nafisi
Several months ago I was asked to donate an artwork for an appreciation gift to Azar Nafisi, one of the visiting authors at The 2013 Festival of the Literary Arts in Winter Park, Florida. Winter With the Writers | Rollins College I love culture and literary adventures, so I agreed to give an art work. I…
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“Dad’s Letter of Encouragement in Art” for Bobbi Betschen Mastrangelo
Dad’s Letter refers to John Bernard Myers: “Tracking the Marvelous” A Life in the New York Art World Today Feb.1, 2013, I celebrate my Father, Herman Louis Betschen, who was born 101 years ago. Dad passed through The Celestial Gates on May 27, 1992, but his legacy and his influence live on. I found his…
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Granddaughter Sophia’s Art Work
One of the greatest joys in the world is being a grandparent. Besides sharing art with our four grandkids, I encourage them to learn greetings and the cultures of many other countries. Max and Sophia each have “Passport to the World” (Your A – Z Guided Language Tour) by Craig Froman. ‘Passport’ features a bit…
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Bobbi Mastrangelo and Manhattan Arts Artists
Manhattan Arts International Online Gallery features artists who have met high standards of excellence in their style and medium. In 2012 my page in their On line Gallery contained six of my “Water Works” theme with a focus on conservation and protection of this precious resource. Bobbi Mastrangelo: The Square Route of Water 21″…
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Friendship and Art Appreciation
Friends appreciating art and artists appreciating their friends’ support. Many artists like myself work alone and often my art is shipped to exhibits which I can not attend. Recently my friend Sandy Wicker sent me a photo of herself standing next to my miniature “Reuse” sculpture at The Mills Pond House in St. James, NY.…
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Mastrangelo’s “Reuse” Sculpture on Exhibit in St. James, NY: Nov. 17 – Dec.21, 2012
Smithtown Township Arts Council Members’ Fine Art Exhibition Nov. 17 – Dec 21, 2012 Opening reception: Nov. 17th 2 – 4 PM Mills Pond House Gallery 660 Route 25A, St. James, NY 11780 Phone: 631.862.6575 Office Hours: 10am-5pm Monday – Friday, 12pm – 4pm Saturday and Sunday* When gallery is open Smithtown Township Arts Council –…
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Bobbi Mastrangelo “Artist With an Environmental Edge” Interview by Lynn Sanders Curley
The subject of the college term paper was “The Mark of Art” and I was delighted to be the chosen artist. A NOTE FROM LYNN CURLEY: 3/23 97 Dear Mrs. Mastrangelo, You’ll be happy to know that your career and biographical background are well documented. After a significant amount of research, here are some questions…