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Born in New Orleans, raised in South America and educated in Switzerland, Cassandra Gordon-Harris' artistic career spans two decades. Her figurative paintings fuse the bold colors of her Spanish heritage with an inner belief in the power of women. A passionate artist and dedicated teacher, Cassandra shares her love of oil with students of all ages. Dedicated patrons in Florida and both the East and West Coasts, as well as in Europe and South America support her work. Her recent exhibitions include Pulcheria Arte 2001 in Piacenza, Italy; St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Art and Avalon Island Gallery (Orlando) in 2002; Confident Gallery in St. Petersburg; Cork Street Gallery, London; Williamburg Art & Historical Center, New York in 2003, Touring Group Exhibit of NAWA of New York "Traveling the Carolinas" (2004/05) and group exhibits at the Boca Raton Museum of Art and the Cornell Museum of Art in 2005. Voted Best of the Bay Award for her support of women artists (2001) in collaboration with the Museum of Fine Art in St. Petersburg, Cassandra also curated numerous exhibitions at Salt Creek Artworks in St. Petersburg, FL, for three years. Her work continues to win awards and critical acclaim. She on the faculty of the Art Center in St. Petersburg and is Director/teacher of Children's Summer Art Camp at Indian Rocks Beach (Florida) Art Center. She is a member of Australian-based Art Beyond Borders and serves on the Board of Directors of the Florida Artist Group. As co-chair Administrative Committee and member of the Steering Committee of the Pinellas Chapter of the State of Florida Arts for a Complete Education (ACE), she is a diligent advocate for arts in the public school system. Cassandra also works with the Pinellas County Arts Council bringing special art programs to Pinellas County Elementary Schools as Artist in Residence. She is also a member of the National Association of Women Artist (NAWA) and is listed in "Who's Who of American Women". The Art Pros Curators Dan Rojas, Vesna Anderson, and Denise Rojas |
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