Key West’s JAG Gallery introduces a very special three day event as they partner with a Key West treasure, artist Ann Lorraine for a unique Catherine Street garden exhibition and experience showcasing new paintings inspired by the dancers from The Coffee Mill Dance Studio during times at their former landmark location on Pohalski Street.
Since 1975 Ann has been an integral part of the fabric of Key West’s Art Community, not only as an award winning artist and illustrator, and though having shown internationally, is recognized locally as a two time recipient of the Anne McKee Grant and, along with husband, sculptor, writer and composer Bill Lorraine, the coveted Golden Mango Award. Ann is perhaps best known and admired as a true force of nature while the Creative Director at the legendary Fast Buck Freddie’s on Duval Street where her extraordinary talents were manifested for over two decades through her sensational window and store displays along with extravagant and magical costumes and parade floats.
Join us for a rare opportunity to visit the gardens, lovingly cultivated and maintained by the couple for years and allégro down memory lane through Ann’s warmly captivating oils and pastels which will be showcased throughout the grounds. Three days only, Friday through Sunday, February 14-16th from 3-6 pm. 1028 Catherine Street, Key West The event is free and all are welcome. For additional information visit Jag Gallery 1075 Duval Street C23. Email at jaggaallerykw@gmail.com or phone 305.407.6202
Dancer at Ballet Barre in the Coffee Mill - Acrylic on Canvas 36 x 20 in.
Night Practice at The Coffee Mill - Acrylic on canvas 36 x 20 in
Tomboy Looking in Coffee Mill Dance Class - Acrylic on canvas 28 x 22 in.