More good news to share! Jennifer Barbaro’s award-winning film, The Perfect Match, has been granted eligibility to use the Producers Mark by the PGA (Producers Guild of America). Jen is now officially recognized by the PGA!
From now on, The Perfect Match will be able to put “p.g.a” after the producers’ name(s) in credits, promotional material, awards, and honors. We’re excited over this achievement and can’t wait to see what new developments will happen here at the Barbaro-Gould Foundation!
Todd Gould, Co-Founder of the Barbaro-Gould Foundation has been been appointed Honorary Commander by US Air Force DET 1 for his 30 years of contribution of innovation and leadership on a global scale, through his integrity and EDI Company, Loren Data Corp. Please view his interview on page 6! Congratulations Todd! The Barbaro-Gould Foundation is honored to have your continued leadership on the board.
Artist Don Gillespie was honored by the Barbaro-Gould Foundation & Clearwater Arts Alliance in a gathering sponsored by THe Sand Pearl Hotel in Clearwater, Florida last night. Allon Sams treated attendees to music on a piano, on loan from The Barbaro-Gould Foundation during Sun Coast Jazz Classic, and painted by Don during a Clearwater Arts Alliance Community project late last year. The piano is on playable and on view at The Sand Pearl through November and then will return to The Barbaro-Gould Foundation Studio D Art Center (1211 Hamlet Avenue, Studio D, Clearwater, FL 33756) where it remains on display for public use and enjoyment.
After Don shared the details of his Cloning Neptune project and future artistic endeavors, Jennifer Barbaro spoke on the importance of The Clearwater Arts Alliance and what it means to her to be a part of this board; “First of all, I am honored to sit on the board of The Clearwater Arts Alliance, amongst a group of people that are so committed, passionate, and dedicated to positively affecting the Clearwater Community and our youth-through Supporting the arts.
Additionally, as an art lover who co-founded a not for profit art center & foundation based in Clearwater, it is so important to have a group like the Clearwater Arts Alliance that helps all artists and organizations to advocate, foster & promote cultural awareness in Clearwater.
Jennifer went on to speak of the role of The Barbaro-Gould Foundation in the Cloning Neptune project and to honor Don for his accomplishments; “Each year The Barbaro-Gould Foundation recognizes artists who not only show accomplishment in
their personal artistry, but display leadership in public art for their communities and future generations of artists. While working with Don Gillespie and Cloning Neptune to help support the project, the Barbaro-Gould Foundation had the amazing opportunity to visit Don in Oswego, NY and see him as an artist in residence, the project in process, and witness first hand the profound effect Don had and continues to have in that community and beyond, full circle back to Clearwater.”
The Barbaro-Gould Foundation recognized Don Gillespie and his most recent 2015 project, Cloning Neptune for artistic accomplishment, youth mentorship & public art contribution with a celebratory plaque.
Congratulations and Thank you to Don, The Clearwater Arts Alliance for organizing the gathering, The Sand Pearl hotel for sponsoring the event, and for all of the attendees who came out and supported public art!
Director Jennifer Barbaro has received an award in the feature documentary category for her film, The Perfect Match from The Indie Gathering International Film Festival 2015. Look for future screenings to come soon!
I have been nominated for best local filmmaker Tampa Bay in the #CreativeLoafing 2015 Best of Tampa Bay Contest. Please vote for me early & often starting now! https://creativeloafing.wufoo.com/forms/arts-entertainment-z97pcmu03w9dbe/ Find Jennifer Barbaro under “Filmmaker” menu item!
Also, Exposed Elements Artist & Clearwater Jazz Holiday 2015 Poster winner, Junior Polo has been nominated under best Visual artist.
Please vote for us!!!
Thank you!
Jennifer Barbaro, photographer and co-founder of The Barbaro-Gould Foundation was selected to participate in an art exhibition on the #mainline in #Philadelphia where she will be displaying works from her ongoing collection, “Portraits of Tradition.”
Opening reception & awards September 17 5:45-9pm
750 Montgomery Avenue
Bryan Mawr, PA 19010
On display September 22-October 22, 2015
Online art auction available at https://harcum.afrogs.org/#/index
Under 100 years of Art
Jennifer Barbaro’s film, The Perfect Match, was just announced as the 4th place award winner in the feature documentary category at The Indie Gathering International Film Festival. The 20th annual festival takes place August 27-30, 2015 in Hudson, Ohio, where Jennifer will partake in the festival and accept her award.
Last night, the first official committee meeting was held for development of Racing to Rio The Movie at the Clearwater Yacht Club. In attendance were several Community Leaders, Visionaries and Volunteers, including the Program Director of The Clearwater Community Sailing Center, Rich White. Jennifer Barbaro and Todd Gould of The Barbaro-Gould Foundation showed up comprehensive booklets outlining the scope, budget, fundraising, and overall project idea. The committee was enthusiastic and receptive, and ready to take this project from development to completion! We have had several more people come forward as potential participants. Our next committee meeting will be on Wednesday, July 8 at Clearwater Yacht Club at 7PM. Please stand in your power with us for this worthy cause and amzing opportunity to highlight Clearwater and our hometown hero, Brad Kendell. Join us. Email info@barbaro-gould.org to be added to the evite list. 