Traveling Art Car Show Carmada Parks in Ybor City
Carmada is the brainchild of multidisciplinary artist and writer Mitzi Jo Gordon. She is the founder and curator of this project, as well as other traveling art projects. She brought the show to Ybor City on Saturday, showcasing not only the colorful cars but other activities that attendees could participate in. Part of the mission of the Carmada project is to educate the public about the arts and support creative engagement.
One of the favorites was the Nomad Rolling Art studio, a full-size bus where blossoming artists could paint their messages and creations on its white sides. Art on the street was also promoted, providing colorful chalk and stencils, inviting passersby to either freehand their art or use a stencil for more guidance. The one-day show was from 12 to 4 PM.
Gordon, who now resides in Washington state, will return with another edition of Camada on March 2 - 3 at the Gasparilla Festival of Arts at Julian B Lane Park in Tampa. That exhibition, featuring 250 artists, it is free to the public.