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A Message From Melonie Curtis

I am honored to be participating in the People’s Choice competition during Spiva in Bloom. You can support my floral design with a monetary donation. The artist who raises the most will receive 50% of the total funds raised, while the remaining 50% directly benefits the George A. Spiva Center for the Arts, supporting scholarships, educational outreach, classes, camps, and community programming. Thank you for your thoughtful support! My artist statement: When I saw the photograph, I could see the flow and the movement, the line of her arms, the extension in her step. "Spring Dance" as the artist named it. I chose soft colors of a ballerina, her flowing movements. The blossoming of petals reaching for the sun, the dance of Mother Nature welcoming growth and flow through the Summer. Action is taking place under your feet as you walk on your path. Enjoy your uncontrolled dance with Mother Nature!

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At Spiva Center for the Arts, we believe art has the power to inspire, connect, and strengthen community. Our mission is to create meaningful opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience, make, and share art.

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