Events
Past events at Harrison Gallery featured during Key West's monthly, third Thursday art stroll, the Walk on White. Art galleries on White Street open their doors to show new works and catch up with old and new friends!
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Deborah Goldman, In Memory of R, 18"x16", low fire ceramic
Join us at Harrison Gallery this Thursday for the first Walk on White of 2017.
We'll be featuring Key West artist Deborah Goldman along with other select artists and new work by Helen Harrison.
Helen Harrison, palm sculpture, 61" x 5" x 8"
Join us in celebrating the season during this month's Walk on White.
Thursday, December 15, 6-8pm.
Shop for the perfect one-of-a-kind gift. We'll be displaying stunning wearable pieces as well as works that make a statement in your home.
Flame Tree, acrylic on paper by Philip Ross Munro
Summer is upon us, which, among other things like long, quiet days at the beach, means Helen Harrison is in work mode. This month’s Walk on White at Harrison Gallery will be an opportunity to see the studio in its fully functional form.
The gallery will also feature two new paintings from Philip Ross Munro’s tree series as well as speciality Tina Frey designs.
Harrison Gallery recently celebrated it's 30th year on White Street. For this month's Walk on White the gallery will display new works by Helen alongside some of her classic sculptures.
Also featured will be mixed media photography by Charles Pearson and Timothy Roeder. These longtime Key West artists are exploring the many depths that a photo can reach.
In their work, getting the right shot is only scratching the surface. They've added dimension to their subjects by using techniques such as sanding, painting and sewing.
Helen Harrison, Self Portrait, 29" x 35"
Join us during the Walk on White for an evening of art and friends.
Be sure to get your tickets for Ben's concert at The Studios!
Known for his wonderful sense of the ridiculous, Ben’s songs explore the unique history and ribald character of Key West. From Conch Train to Sloppy Joe’s Bar 1984, Ben brings delightfully absurd tales to life. He will be highlighting new material from his latest album, Destino, plus many favorites.
Purchase tickets online here
In 1986, Harrison Gallery and Music was opened by sculptor Helen Harrison and her husband, Ben, a writer and musician. Over the past thirty years it has evolved into Harrison Gallery, a Key West institution that has earned a reputation as a destination for some of the best fine art in the area.
The work of the Harrison’s, along with that of a select group of contemporary artists from around the world, make the gallery a truly personal and unique artistic experience with a clear commitment to showcasing fresh creativity.
Join us for this special evening featuring new work by Helen, the driving force behind the gallery, as they celebrate thirty years of fostering the arts in our island community.
When in Key West, a profound connection with the natural world can be felt immediately—a bond that is inextricably linked to the wonder of our island and its unique arts community. Our first show of the New Year is a testament to Mother Nature, an ode to her endless allure and mystery.
Helen Harrison accentuates nature's sensuous beauty through sculptural works of wood and found organic materials. Her work calls us to pay reverence to the often-overlooked splendor that surrounds us every day.
Philip Ross Munro expresses his desire for ever-expanding universal consciousness in his latest series, The Crystal Wave. These photographs reflect moments in nature and their hidden spirits, sneaking from eternal hiding places caught in the moment like shadows each with their own narrative.
During this year's December Walk on White at Harrison Gallery you can do both of those things at once. The gallery will present unique works by a handful of artists for your gift-buying pleasure.
Included will be Charles Pebworth's impressive metal constructions and statement jewelry pieces from around the globe. Jewelry makers include French artist Samuel Coraux, Polish artist Pawel Kaczynski and the stunning collection of porcelain rings from Mexico.
In addition to shopping for your grown-up friends, you can purchase a perfect gift for the wee ones as well. The Rooster Who Loved the Violin is a children’s story that takes place in vibrant Key West brought to life by the collaboration of local artists Ben Harrison and Carrie Disrud.
Read more here.
HOLST + LANGER is not only a name for distinctive, luxurious fashion, but an atelier for the eco-conscious client who believes in responsible shopping and environmental sustainability.
Committed to utilizing textiles that work in harmony with our surroundings and climate, they carefully hand-select only the highest quality of organic fabrics made from sensuous silk, crisp cotton, and cool linen.
Along with a small team of skilled local artisans, HOLST + LANGER design and produce wearable works of art that are edgy and sophisticated, yet still relaxed and versatile enough for daily wear.
Recently named the 2015 Poet Laureate of Key West, Rosalind Brackenbury is the author of twelve novels and two books of short stories. This is her eighth book of poems. Harvey Shapiro praised her poetry as "a palpable pleasure on the tongue." A native of England, she now divides her time between Key West and Paris.
"[A] book of arrival's stock-taking, of time-delving and time-wrestling, of gratitude, of opening to the gift that is even our losses. It shows, precise detail by precise detail, how the past is carried into the present: on the hooves of horses, the stairs of a pigeon tower, the notes of a long-vanished piano, and also by accident, by luck. With deft mastery, Rosalind Brackenbury distills the facts and feel of a deeply lived through and profoundly attended-to existence-and her title poem here, I must add, is simply wondrous. ”
— Jane Hirschfield
In addition to Helen Harrison and other gallery favorites, we will also have work on display by Vera Vasek, a visual artist who explores the character and beauty of intertidal zones.
Join us at Harrison Gallery on Sunday, April 12th from 3-6 pm during our special launch party for The Rooster Who Loved the Violin, a children’s story brought to life by the collaboration of two artists with a flair for the fantastic, Ben Harrison and Carrie Disrud.
For the first 50 books sold, Ben and Carrie will be donating their share of the sales to the Bahama Village Music Program. This wonderful organization’s mission is to provide quality music education to children ages 6-16 who would otherwise not have access to private music instruction.
Students from the BVMP Suzuki Strings program will perform at the event to show off how much they love the violin! This event will also feature paintings on display from Carrie Disrud, and snacks for the kids.
About the book:
Ben Harrison sweeps readers through the lyrical tale of a violin player at an Italian restaurant and his struggles with an overly enthusiastic rooster, while Carrie Disrud’s vibrant illustrations envelop viewers into the charming fable’s rich, island setting of Key West.
The Rooster Who Loved the Violin can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, and will appeal especially to those who are too young to read and kids who are just getting the hang of it. It also includes a longer supplemental text about the real rooster encounter that inspired Ben to write the story, as well as fun photographs of local chickens around Key West.
Published by Whirlygig Kids Books, an imprint of Absolutely Amazing eBooks.
Spring is a time of renewal, a refreshing of energy and surroundings.
In honor of this change of season, we will be having a special sale
on select items in the gallery.
Featuring new work from Coco Eriksen, as well as pieces by
Debra Yates, Helen Harrison, Cheryl Troxel, and more.
Join us at 825 White Street for the evening as
we welcome springtime.
When faced with an unrecognizable image, the mind works to make
associations. Cheryl Troxel’s paintings are glimpses of a moment, windows in
one reality that can be peered into through countless others. This unique
ability of the imagination is explored using the intimate bond her work
ignites in the psyche of each new viewer.
Helen Harrison’s work accentuates nature's sensuous beauty by
revealing the character of wood and found organic materials. Each piece
is a testament to the spirit of that which was once alive, a reminder of the
ephemeral nature of existence, and a call to pay reverence to the
often-overlooked splendor that surrounds us.
Join us during the Walk on White for this visual exploration of temporality.
Miles Frieden and Bob Schmitt, friends and collaborators for three decades, dive within to provide striking visual metaphors for how the light gets in.
Student and teacher of Chinese brush painting, Bob Schmitt depicts nine gates of a spiritual journey, transforming the aesthetic of traditional Chinese scrolls into digital internal landscapes.
Miles Frieden’s sculptures expose a multitude of stories, usually embedded in relationship. These ennobled and enabled shards, rising out of imperfection, bring delight, beauty, and healing.
This exhibit is in conjunction with the 2015 Key West Literary Seminar, “How the Light Gets In: Literature of the Spirit.” It also commemorates Miles Frieden's retirement as executive director of the KWLS after 20 years.
Coco Eriksen, #6, oil on canvas
Celebrate the holiday season at Harrison Gallery on December 18th!
We will be having a group show featuring pieces by Joanne Klein, Debra Yates, Coco Eriksen, Helen Harrison, Bradley Sabin, Pawel Kackzynski, and more!
Support local business and shop with us to find the perfect gift, from stunning wearable pieces to works that make a statement in your home.
Join us during the Walk on White this Thursday from 6-9 pm at 825 White Street.
Bradley Sabin, Male Torso with Fruit, 22” x 14" x 10”, ceramic
New Orleans-based artist, Bradley Sabin, masterfully captures intricate elements of the natural world in his imaginative ceramic sculptures.
Viewers are immediately enveloped in the softness of Sabin’s work and pleasantly vexed by its fanciful yet highly realistic details. This striking union of tenderness and vibrancy calls to mind the spirit of life itself.
We will be having the opening reception during Walk on White.
Pieces by Helen Harrison and other select artists will also be on display.
Join us again for special showings during ART! KEY WEST! anytime between 12 and 5 pm,
November 28-30. Complimentary Coconut Ginger Bellini upon entry that Saturday from 12 to 3 pm.
Cindy Kulp, Temporary This, 8” x 10”
Until now, Cindy Kulp has been best known for her exquisite birds.
Her latest creations bring her in a new direction, into a dreamy world
where each painting carefully explores an elaborate connected narrative.
These new works are the first installment of a two-part series entitled Reckoning.
We will be showing part one during this month’s Walk on White.
Join us as we uncover the beginning of this new story.
We will also be showing select works by Sally Binard, who strives to capture otherworldly moments in her work, evoking sensory responses from her life that would be otherwise verbally unrelatable. Equally influenced by Belgium and Hatian heritage, Binard's work presents itself in a viscerally unique language.
If you've had your eye on any pieces in the gallery, this is a great time to add them to your collection!
During the entire month of July, patrons of Harrison Gallery have the opportunity to purchase pieces from their favorite artists at up to 30% off!
This event is exclusive to July 2014. So this is your last chance to own works at these special prices!
Our selection of fine works will include pieces from Cindy Kulp, Jimmy Wray, Christian Burchard, Louie Wray, Suzy Wahl, Lucas Mejia, David Wahl, Carrie Disrud, and more!
Stop by Harrison Gallery this month anytime between
12-5 pm, or call for an appointment.
Plumes Drupilicious, Melinda K. Hall
Ann Burroughs
Charles Pebworth
Cock O' The Key, Bonnie Burkee
Trio, Helen Harrison
We will be closed for this Walk on White in order to celebrate Mango Madness with our friends at The Studios of Key West on Thursday, June 19th, from 6 - 9 pm.
This event will also commemorate their last art exhibition at The Armory before TSKW moves to its new home on Eaton Street this winter.
Ben Harrison will be in front of The Armory selling copies of his new book, Sailing Down the Mountain: A Costa Rican Adventure.
Part of all sales that evening will go towards TSKW's big move!
"The TSKW Member Summer Salon showcases the work artists have been busily creating over the past season, and with costume contest and a cooking contest, the Walk on White reception on June 19 is also a celebration of all things mango!"
In the 1970s, Ben and Helen Harrison drove from San Francisco to San José, Costa Rica, to build a 38 foot sailboat. The drive was just the beginning of an incredible, often humorous, adventure that brought them to Key West.
Join us for an evening of celebration! Ben will read selections from his new book, show off treasures featured in the story, and regale us all with tales of adventure!
Get your copy today and bring it to be signed, or purchase one at the party!
Harrison Gallery is a privately owned and operated studio and art space. The gallery was opened by Helen and Ben Harrison in 1986, and they have run the space independently for the past 28 years.
Harrison Gallery represents a select group of artists whose work, along with that of the Harrison's, make the gallery a unique artistic experience.
Located in the southernmost city in the United States, Harrison Gallery has become a Key West institution. The gallery has been widely known as a destination for the best contemporary art in the area for nearly three decades.
Harrison Gallery | 825 White St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
