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Authentic Bleu Art Happenings-
ARTIST RESIDENCY at Gaze Gallery at ARCOS:
Artist in Residence at Creative Liberties Exhibit at Gaze Gallery at ARCOS
-November 5, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026 Gallery of works + working ART studio
-340 Central Avenue at Gaze Gallery in ARCOS, Sarasota’s Rosemary District.
Gallery hours: Monday - Saturday 10 - 5
*UP-Cycled Art Classes offered at Gaze Gallery either Wed. Dec. 3rd 3:30-5:30 OR Sat. Dec 6th 11-1
PRESS RELEASE IN SRQ MAGAZINE: November and Beyond at Creative Liberties"Creative Liberties’ November/December exhibition at the Gaze Gallery at ARCOS features new and recent works by Catherine Armbruster and Barbara A. Busenbark, two artists whose work reflects passion, transformation, and connection to the natural world. Armbruster, founder of Authentic Bleu, translates her love of the sea into vivid mixed-media works and upcycled art created from single-use plastics—merging beauty with environmental purpose. Busenbark, an award-winning painter and author of “Uncharted: A Widow’s Journey Back to Life and Love While Traveling the Intracoastal Waterway” (a 2024 Royal Palm Award semifinalist), presents luminous oil and watercolor landscapes inspired by her travels across Europe and beyond. Together, their work offers a visual and emotional voyage through color, place, and experience. A reception with artists is Thursday, November 20, 5-7 p.m. On view through December at Gaze Gallery, 340 Central Avenue in Sarasota’s Rosemary District."
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-ART at Naples Art Institute (Art Museum) Gift Shop:
Grateful to have several pieces of my art for sale in the Naples Art Institute's gift shop. What a lovely museum with quarterly exhibits and art classes. If you happen to be traveling to Naples Florida be sure to stop in! The gift shop has many talented artists showing their art as well with a thoughtful selection.
Naples Art Institute
585 Park Street
Naples Florida Downtown
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10-5
Thursday 10-7
Sunday 11-4
Read about museum: https://www.naplesart.org/
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-FALL ART CLASSES:
Up-Cycled Ocean Art Workshop
The Visual Arts Center
210 Maud Street
Punta Gorda FL 33950
941-639-8810
Thursday December 4th 12-3
-LEARN MORE: https://authenticbleu.com/art-classes
-SIGN UP:
More dates in 2026 coming.
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-February 24-March 2, 2026 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE at ART OVATION in Sarasota:
Thrilled to announce my second Artist in Residency coming in 2026!
ART Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
Lobby area across from bar
1255 N. Palm Ave.
Sarasota FL-Downtown
Many pieces from my collection of Abstract Ocean ART will be displayed gallery style and are for sale. . See me paint live and ask about my inspiration. Would love to meet you and talk ART! This is a special hotel with a rooftop bar and restaurant in lobby. Live music many night in lobby across from my gallery space and main bar.
Opening reception Friday February 28 with drinks and light bites
A percentage of the sales go to Ringling College Scholarships!!
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