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SUMMARY:Christopher Still Art Exhibition Opening Reception at Pioneer Florida Museum and Village
DESCRIPTION:The Pioneer Florida Museum and Village in Dade City is proud to announce the upcoming exhibition of works by renowned artist Christopher Still\, which will be on display throughout the summer and will be included with regular admission.\n\nThe official opening reception is scheduled for July 17\, 2025\, at 6 PM in the Main Building of the museum. The public is invited to attend this special event.\n\nPasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey has generously loaned eight pieces from her private collection\, featuring works from Christopher Still's Florida House of Representatives series. Still has created ten murals commissioned by the Florida House of Representatives\, showcasing the state's rich historical and natural beauty. His contributions to the arts have earned him induction into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame\, and he serves as the Artist in Residence for the Florida Legislature. Additionally\, Florida State University has awarded him an honorary doctorate.\n\nChristopher Still's paintings are celebrated for their vivid portrayal of Florida's landscapes and culture\, and they can be found in prestigious institutions\, including the Governor's Mansion of Florida and the Smithsonian Institution. In the Tampa Bay Area\, his work is prominently displayed at St. Petersburg City Hall\, Tampa International Airport\, Ruth Eckerd Hall\, and other prominent locations throughout the state.\n\nIn conjunction with the Christopher Still exhibition\, the Pioneer Florida Museum will also feature other notable art collections in the Main Building. These include works by John B. Kotzbauer\, a renowned German Impressionist known for his paintings of Dade City\; the Charles D.W. Canham Military Uniform Exhibit\, honoring Major General Charles Draper William Canham\, commander of the Army's 29th Infantry Division's 116th Infantry Regiment\, which landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day\; and a Florida Citrus Crate Label display.\n\nWHAT: Christopher Still Fine Art Opening Reception\n\nWHEN: Thursday\, July 17\, 2025\, at 6 PM\n\nWHERE: Pioneer Florida Museum and Village\n\nMain Building\n\n15602 Pioneer Museum Road\, Dade City\, FL 33523\n\nLight refreshments\, free event\, donations appreciated\n\nRSVP: Please email: curator@pioneerfloridamuseum.org\n\nAbout Christopher Still\n\nChristopher Still\, a native Floridian\, is a distinguished artist who graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. He further honed his skills through studies in human anatomy at Jefferson Medical School and an apprenticeship in traditional techniques in Florence\, Italy.\n\nhttps://www.christopherstill.com/fl-house-of-reps\n\nAbout Pioneer Florida Museum and Village\n\nPioneer Florida Museum and Village is a non-profit organization dedicated to historic preservation and education of Florida's pioneer heritage. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday\, 10 AM to 5 PM. It is located one mile north of downtown Dade City\, just off US 301 at 15602 Pioneer Museum Road\, Dade City\, FL 33523. For more information\, please call (352) 567-0262 or visit:\n\nWebsite: www.pioneerfloridamuseum.org\n\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/pioneerfloridamuseum
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Pioneer Florida Museum and Village in Dade City is proud to announce the upcoming exhibition of works by renowned artist Christopher Still\, which will be on display throughout the summer and will be included with regular admission.<br />\nThe official opening reception is scheduled for <strong>July 17\, 2025\, at 6 PM</strong> in the Main Building of the museum. The public is invited to attend this special event.<br />\nPasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey has generously loaned eight pieces from her private collection\, featuring works from Christopher Still&#39\;s <strong>Florida House of Representatives</strong> series. Still has created ten murals commissioned by the Florida House of Representatives\, showcasing the state&rsquo\;s rich historical and natural beauty. His contributions to the arts have earned him induction into the <strong>Florida Artists Hall of Fame</strong>\, and he serves as the <strong>Artist in Residence</strong> for the Florida Legislature. Additionally\, <strong>Florida State University</strong> has awarded him an honorary doctorate.<br />\nChristopher Still&rsquo\;s paintings are celebrated for their vivid portrayal of Florida&rsquo\;s landscapes and culture\, and they can be found in prestigious institutions\, including the <strong>Governor&rsquo\;s Mansion of Florida</strong> and the <strong>Smithsonian Institution</strong>. In the Tampa Bay Area\, his work is prominently displayed at <strong>St. Petersburg City Hall</strong>\, <strong>Tampa International Airport</strong>\, <strong>Ruth Eckerd Hall</strong>\, and other prominent locations throughout the state.<br />\nIn conjunction with the Christopher Still exhibition\, the Pioneer Florida Museum will also feature other notable art collections in the Main Building. These include works by <strong>John B. Kotzbauer</strong>\, a renowned German Impressionist known for his paintings of Dade City\; the <strong>Charles D.W. Canham Military Uniform Exhibit</strong>\, honoring Major General Charles Draper William Canham\, commander of the Army&rsquo\;s 29th Infantry Division&#39\;s 116th Infantry Regiment\, which landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day\; and a <strong>Florida Citrus Crate Label</strong> display.<br />\n<strong>WHAT:</strong> Christopher Still Fine Art Opening Reception<br />\n<strong>WHEN:</strong> Thursday\, July 17\, 2025\, at 6 PM<br />\n<strong>WHERE:</strong> Pioneer Florida Museum and Village<br />\nMain Building<br />\n15602 Pioneer Museum Road\, Dade City\, FL 33523<br />\n<strong>Light refreshments\, free event\, donations appreciated</strong><br />\n<strong>RSVP:</strong> Please email: curator@pioneerfloridamuseum.org<br />\n<strong>About Christopher Still</strong><br />\nChristopher Still\, a native Floridian\, is a distinguished artist who graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. He further honed his skills through studies in human anatomy at Jefferson Medical School and an apprenticeship in traditional techniques in Florence\, Italy.<br />\n<a href="https://www.christopherstill.com/fl-house-of-reps" target="_new">https://www.christopherstill.com/fl-house-of-reps</a><br />\n<strong>About Pioneer Florida Museum and Village</strong><br />\nPioneer Florida Museum and Village is a non-profit organization dedicated to historic preservation and education of Florida&rsquo\;s pioneer heritage. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday\, 10 AM to 5 PM. It is located one mile north of downtown Dade City\, just off US 301 at 15602 Pioneer Museum Road\, Dade City\, FL 33523. For more information\, please call (352) 567-0262 or visit:<br />\nWebsite: <a href="http://www.pioneerfloridamuseum.org" target="_new">www.pioneerfloridamuseum.org</a><br />\nFacebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pioneerfloridamuseum" target="_new">www.facebook.com/pioneerfloridamuseum</a>
LOCATION:Pioneer Florida Museum and Village 15602 Pioneer Museum Rd. Dade City
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