Arts Council presents Connections Project Lower Keys Opening Reception March 28th

Sampling of Connections Project canvases

FLORIDA KEYS — The Florida Keys Council of the Arts is proud to present “The Connections Project: Making Music in the Keys” opening reception on Thursday, March 28th from 5:00 till 7:00 pm at the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce Event Grounds located at 31020 Overseas Hwy in Big Pine Key. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres & beverages sponsored by Lower Keys Chamber, Jolly Mon Pub & Grill, Pops’s Smoke Shed, Boardwalk Bar & Grill, Big Pine Rooster, and Winn Dixie.

This year, in addition to offering the beautiful canvases from local artists, the Arts Council is also focusing on Musicians of the Keys, and the Lower Keys reception will feature local musicians, Brian Roberts and also the Mike Bailey Trio, who will perform in a Nashville-style writers’ round, taking turns singing their own songs and telling stories of living and working in the Keys. This is a free reception, everyone is welcome to attend, and also 48 unique canvases will be on display. View our new version of the 2024 Connections Project canvases, and donate $100 to take home a canvas of your choice.

“The Arts Council is honored to have received a prestigious Community Foundation of the Florida Keys grant for expanding access to our essential workforce to experience music and art in the Keys. We are thrilled to highlight so many talented musicians living and working throughout the County.” stated Joyce Burd, Chair of the Arts Council’s Board.

“The performing arts enhance our shared experiences, we thrilled to highlight local talent from Key Largo to Key West to celebrate the longstanding connection between the community and local cultural initiatives,” said Elizabeth Young, Executive Director of the Florida Keys Council of the Arts, which spearheads the project.

Proceeds from the Connections Project benefit Keys artists and arts organizations through Arts Council grants. To participate in the Connections Project, or for more information: keysarts.com or 305-295-4369

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