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GALLERIA MISTO AT THE MAHAFFEY
1 On December 5, Galleria Misto hosted an opening event for their new gallery on the second floor of Duke Energy Center for the Arts — Mahaffey Theater. The Belleair Bluffs-based Galleria, established in 1994, showcases the works of regionally and internationally acclaimed artists, and its inaugural Mahaffey exhibit, “Inception of Creation,” features a variety of artistic styles. Owners Luigi and Louise Del Basso (also an acclaimed painter) are corporate donors to the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts; a portion of the proceeds from art sales will benefit the Foundation. Photos courtesy Mahaffey Theater/Bill Edwards Foundation.
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1 Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts’ Lori Belvedere, Christine Feller, Louise del Basso, Melissa Hughey (former president of the foundation) and Jeanne Bytell (current president). 2 A view of the gallery at the Mahaffey, including portraits of David Bowie and Yayoi Kusama by Carrie Smith Kilgore. 3 Louise Del Basso welcomes attendees and participating artists to the opening reception.
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