S2 Ep2044: ARTS & INSPIRATION Brenda McMahon: Gulfport Artist Elizabeth Neily

In this episode of Arts & Inspiration, Brenda McMahon welcomes Elizabeth Neily, a painter and fiber artists who has lived in Gulfport for 38 years. She came to town in 1988 and within a few years, was at the center of the Gulfport Revitalization that would last for another 25 years.  Neily worked with the City of Gulfport to be part of the Waterfront Redevelopment District’s board of directors as the arts community representative. Together with other artists, she helped occupy old buildings with artist studios, create an Arts Council, began First Friday Art Walks and was part of the group who lead the building of the Catherine Hickman Theatre.   Neily even has the honor of being the FIRST GECKO QUEEN, back in 2001. It's a spirited journey into the history of Gulfport and its artist haven history from someone who experienced it in person!UPCOMING EVENTSJune 1- 30: Mixed Media Collage by Debra Campbell. Artist Reception: June 5th 6-9pm.July 1 - 30: Street Art Sculpture by Jay Titus. Artist Reception, July 3rd, 6-9pmAugust 1 - 30: For the Birds: An Artful Fundraiser. Artist Reception, August 7, 6-9pm. 10% of all proceeds go to Birds in Helping Hands, a bird rescue organization.ABOUT THE GALLERY Brenda McMahon is an internationally acclaimed ceramicist and owner of the Brenda McMahon Gallery  2901 Beach Blvd S. #104 Gulfport, FL 33707  Gallery - 727-454-0453  Brenda's Studio - 518.692.7742HOURS Sunday: 11-4   Monday - Thursday: 11-6  Friday & Saturday: 11-8Brenda McMahon Gallery was Voted BEST Independent Art Gallery by St. Pete Life Magazine, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024. #artandinspiration #brendamcmahon #artists #gulfportartists #brendamcmahongallery #gulfport   #stpete #stpetefl  #tampabay #radio #radiostpete  #elizabethneily #gulfportarthistory #america250 #oneplacemanyvoices