Join us First Friday, March 7th 5:30-8:30 PM for an Evening at the Gallery and opening reception for NEW HORIZONS: An Abstract Journey, a solo exhibition featuring the artwork of Amy Howell. This free community event will also feature live music with Jim Gilmour and special guest John Kelly!
About Amy Howell
Amy Howell began focusing on taking her artwork to a new level after moving to Gulfport. Amy earned a BA in Graphic Design from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana where she found her artistic expression in painting and photography. Amy is a member of PAVA, the Suntan Arts Center and the Morean Arts Center and her artwork has been accepted to various juried shows including the Art Festival Beth-el 2022 and 2024, the Gulfport Fine Arts Festival, Art Jones Artist Studio Tours, PAVA’s Cool Art Show, and the Warehouse Arts District Association. Her work has also been accepted into juried shows at the Provincetown Art Association Museum and two group shows at AMP Gallery in Provincetown, MA where she previously lived.
About John Kelly:
John Kelly is a singer-songwriter and studio engineer and producer from Teaneck, New Jersey (by way of Nashville) living in St. Petersburg, Florida. John started out playing on Bleaker Street in NYC when he was 18 years old. Influenced at a young age by guitarists such as Mark Knopfler, Dickie Betts, Toy Caldwell, Eric Clapton and songwriters such as Jim Croce, Neil Diamond, John Denver and Harry Chapin, John has inherited a wide range of musical styles - from what he calls Chicken Pickin' on audience favorites like “Lucky Day” and “Country Livin'” to life moment pieces like “Easy Chair”, “Welcome Home, John” and “Nothing Without You”.
John's music has a truly unique sound which has been dubbed "an alt-country crossover, rootsy sound full of strong melodies and honest lyrics". With the help of his band, John has been able to reach a wide audience, young and old, that appreciates him for his ability to create songs that inspire and move. You never know who will be joining John Kelly & friends on stage. Known for his collaborative style, he is the consummate host, sharing his stage, wherever that may be.
John's latest release, Good Company, is dedicated to his sons, Jackson (Drums) and Brennan (Bass), who recorded 6 of the songs on the album. “This has been my life’s greatest gift” John says. Good Company also features several artists from the Tampa Bay Area and a few of John’s old buddies from his days in Nashville. Released April 2024, (coincidentally lining up with Mark Knopfler's latest release - One Deep River. - be sure to check it out!)