Cha Ching!!! Earn coins for your DRAG!

Play "DRAG 2 WIN!" for Cash & Prizes

Anybody and everybody is invited to get into the spirit of "Art is a Drag" and DRAG for the night.

Boys, girls, pros, wannabe's, just-for-the-nights . . . dress-up & makeup in whatever level and degree of drag you're inspired to and earn coins for your effort. 

Instructions for playing DRAG-2-WIN!

1. On Saturday, April 15, come to historic downtown Sanford for the art walk portion of the "Art is a Drag" event (6-9pm)
2.  Buy a DragPort autograph booklet ($2) from any of the participating venues.
3. Go visit the featured Queens in their respective venues and tell them you are DRAGGING-2-WIN!
4. Each Queen will award you up to 5 coins based on your level and degree of DRAG and then autograph your DragPort.
5. Bring your coins to the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center by 8:45 for counting.
6. Winners will be announced by Miss Sammy and Bridgette Galore during the "Art is a DRAG SHOW!"
7. Winners will come to the stage to receive their prizes.

For tickets to the "Art is a DRAG SHOW!" at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center ~

Online >>> AIAD Tickets 4-15-2017, 9pm

Or call: (407) 321-8111

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Come to downtown Sanford on April 15 to experience great art and great drag during "Art is a Drag"!

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Costumes, Candles & Coloring books at the Center of Wellness

The Center of Wellness will be in full-swing during "Art is a Drag 2017" with . . .
Costumes, Candles & Coloring Books

and of course the most fabulous drag queen hostesses . . . 

Starring ~ Eleanora Diamond & Tiffany Blue

The Center of Wellness is action packed during "Art is a Drag" on April 15, 6-9pm

The spirited Eleanora Diamond and talented Tiffany Blue will be holding court and signing autographs. 

 Tiffany Blue (AKA - Dennis Vedock, the owner/operator of DV Couture, LLC) will docent the costume exhibit. The exhibit features the famous 'Rainbow Peacock Ball Gown' from Tiffany's 'Art is a Drag' photoshoot and 'Blue Sequin Mermaid Gown'.

About the RAINBOW PEACOCK BALL GOWN ~

The base fabric of this gown is a stunning, sequined rainbow-peacock pattern with an accented train of rainbow feathers with an accompanying rainbow-feather collar.

I created this gown for my one-year drag anniversary which was in May of 2016. 

It took about 25 hours to assemble the more-than 3,000 feathers of the train and collar alone.

This gown won best "creative presentation" for Tiffany Ross in the 2016 Ocala Pride Pageant.

The "Blue Sequin Mermaid Gown" will be a surprise for those attending the art portion of the "Art is a Drag" event. The gown was created with a blue and green designer sequin fabric. It has a high collar, long sleeves and is accented with a black sequin mermaid train. This dress was inspired by the fabulous Shady Zeineldine. Including the underlining this gown took 17 yards of fabric.

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'Art is a Drag' Coloring Books & Kitsch Candles by J. Lindquist

Also on display at the Center of Wellness are the official "Art is a Drag Coloring Books" and the "Art is a Drag 2017 - Kitsch Candles" made by Jennifer Lindquist. Both these items will be available for purchase with proceeds going to the Sanford Art Walk.

Introducing the flawless Saphyre L'Sweet Cardoza

Saphyre L'Sweet Cardoza is in "Art is a Drag 2017"

On April 15, 2017, Saphyre L'Sweet Cardoza is an official drag queen for "Art is a Drag"
You can visit with Saphyre at the Smiling Bison, along with Chrysanthe Mum, from 6-9pm during the Art Walk portion of the event. Then hop over to the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center to see her perform in the "Art is a DRAG SHOW" program from 9pm-12midnight.

Saphyre has had a whole career of entertaining, dancing, drag and drag transformation. She is an Entertainer/Dancer at Lips - Wilton Manors, a female impersonator at Southern Nights Orlando and she continues to do various entertainment roles at Parliament House Orlando. Saphyre studied Cosmetology at Aveda Institute Denver and spent some time working for Transformista. 

Come to downtown Sanford on April 15 to meet Saphyre L'Sweet Cardoza in "Art is a Drag 2017"!

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"What in the Wiz?" Costume Exhibit at the Gallery On First

On April 15, 6-9pm, the Gallery On First will be sizzling for "Art is a Drag"
featuring an exhibition of costumes by Hardrive Productions, Inc
 and 
The Annual "100 for $100"exhibit of GoFi's resident artists.  

Drag Queens LOVE costumes
 and
Drag Queens LOVE all things Wizard of OZ!

.... So the Gallery On First put together the perfect exhibit for this "Art is a Drag" event.

Miss Sammy as "The Good Witch" 

Miss Sammy is a hostess at the Gallery On First for the art walk portion of the event. Be sure to ask her about being a "Good Witch" when you get her autograph in your DragPort booklet ~ sold at participating venues the day of the event ($2)
Miss Sammy is the MC along with Bridgette Galore in the "Art is a DRAG SHOW!" at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center (9pm-12am)

Saphyre L'Sweet Cardoza as "The Evil Witch"

Saphyre L'Sweet Cardoza will be keeping Chrysanthe Mum company at the Smiling Bison during the art walk portion of the event, 6-9pm. She will then be performing in the "Art is a DRAG SHOW!" at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center (9pm-12am)

Darcel Stevens as "Eviline"

Headdress Ball is Central Florida's number one voted black tie gala and is the cornerstone fundraiser benefiting Hope and Help Center. Hope and Help's mission is to inspire, equip, and mobilizes people to take action against HIV/AIDS.

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Come to downtown Sanford on April 15 to experience great art and great drag during "Art is a Drag"!

#Art #CostumeDesign #Creativity #Artist #ArtisaDrag #ArtWorks #DragQueen #Drag #PerformanceArt #Paintings #ContemporaryArt #Diversity #EqualRights #Tolerance #RiseUp #LiveandLetLive #OrlandoStrong #LGBTQ #Pride #CentralFloridaStrong #JTFA #CostumeDesignDrawings

Darin Cooper's Costume Renderings - an art exhibit at Jeanine Taylor Folk Art

A great costume starts with a sketch

Come see this fascinating exhibit of "Costume Concept-Drawings" 

Jeanine Taylor Folk Art Gallery

for Art is a Drag

April 15, 6-9pm

Costume designers view character-development as a personality made manifest through clothing, make-up, hair and accessories.

The job begins with research and it often includes collaboration with a director, actor or model. Preliminary sketches lead to final designs which are done in full color. They show the style, silhouette, textures, accessories and unique features of each costume.

Darin Cooper is an artist who has done costume renderings for various designers and production companies. 

Cooper's exhibit at JTFA are renderings for costumes made specifically for Hardrive Productions, Inc. under the direction of Greg Brown and for Todrick Hall's new show "Straight Outta Oz"

About Hardrive Productions
Hardrive Productions is the company for all your entertainment needs. We can bring your concepts and ideas to life or develop new ones to meet your needs and your budget. Theme Productions as well as atmosphere are two of our specialties. We are the home of the 2nd Story Guys! We can also design or construct any type of costume for any type of show or event. Entertainment is our business!

Specialties:  Performance, Acrobats, Dancers, Show Production, Stiltwalkers, and Specialty

Headquarters:    Orlando, Florida. Founded in 1995
Hardrive Productions Website

Hardrive Productions Facebook 

Hardrive Productions Instagram

The Jeanine Taylor Folk Art Gallery will also have most fabulous Drag Queen hostesses for the "Art is a Drag" event. 

Make sure to get your DragPort autograph booklet signed by Miss Sammy, Bridgette Galore and Divine Grace.

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About Jeanine Taylor Folk Art

Since 1996, Jeanine Taylor has specialized in contemporary folk art from Florida and the Deep South.

Her spacious gallery in Sanford, Florida (just 25 minutes northeast of Orlando) is home to the art of 20-30 self-taught artists, as well as 8 working artist studios. She insists on celebrating the artist as well as the art by hosting a full schedule of shows, events, and educational programs.
Representing the Best Folk Artists

Jeanine Taylor Folk Art represents artists like Ruby Williams,Mary Proctor, Michael Banks, Roy Minshew, Jimmy Lee Sudduth, Reginald Mitchell, Purvis Young, Lila Graves, Alyne Harris, Theresa Disney, Kurt Zimmerman, Dr.Charles Smith, Mr. Imagination, Mary Klein, Sarah Rakes, and Jim Shores.

Each year, Jeanine Taylor Folk Art hosts nationally known artists in the "Artist in Residence" program. We always enjoy our visits from Dr. Charles Smith, Michael Banks, Theresa Disney and Jim Shores.

Visit often in person or online for a healthy dose of southern hospitality!

Jeanine Taylor Folk Art website
Jeanine Taylor Folk Art Facebook
Jeanine Taylor Folk Art Instagram

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Come to downtown Sanford on April 15 to experience great art and great drag during "Art is a Drag"!

#Art #CostumeDesign #Creativity #Artist #ArtisaDrag #ArtWorks #DragQueen #Drag #PerformanceArt #Paintings #ContemporaryArt #Diversity #EqualRights #Tolerance #RiseUp #LiveandLetLive #OrlandoStrong #LGBTQ #Pride #CentralFloridaStrong #JTFA #CostumeDesignDrawings

The beautifully brilliant Chrysanthe Mum LIVE in "Art is a Drag"!

To know her is to love her . . .
Introducing the lovely Chrysanthe Mum!

Chrysanthe Mum  is a featured hostess at The Smiling Bison during the art walk portion of the "Art is a Drag" event (6-9pm)

She will be performing in the "Art is a DRAG SHOW" program at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center later that evening (9pm - 12midnight)

Getting to know Chrsanthe Mum

Questionnaire interview (3/31/2017)

Where were you born and raised? When did you move to where you are now?
My seed was planted in Casselberry Florida but I blossomed in Orlando

How did you get your drag name? Did you or do you have others?

My mother's name was Azalea. 

My first drag name was Veronica Heathers. In the early 90s I started doing more of a club kid look and wore flowered headpieces. 

Eventually I took to the name Chrysanthe Mum after my mother.

When and why was the first time you did drag? How was it?

My first time in full drag was for a talent show at city lights, and I did Dr. Frankenfurter from Rocky horror picture show. I was scared to death

What has been some of your career highlights?

I've had the privilege of playing some great characters for different events around Orlando throughout my drag career. The biggest highlight was last year I got to work the red carpet in New York City for the premiere of absolutely fabulous and me with my idols

Name something on your bucket list?

To perform the role of brother boy from Sordid Lives, or perform in New York.

If you had a talk show, who would be your first guest? Why?Marilyn Monroe, she broke so many boundaries for women and became such an iconic figure. I'd like to thank her for being such an inspiration

What is favorite thing about drag?

Breaking boundaries, I've always pushed the envelope when it comes to modern culture and so glad to see it's so widely accepted now. I love using my art to help charities and try to be a positive role model for young people today

What is your biggest drag pet peeve (for yourself and others)?

No nails or hip pads, it just completes the look.

How has drag changed since you started and where do you see it heading?

Drag was a sub-culture of its own when I first started and now it widely accepted! The sky is the limit, I love seeing what young queens are doing with their looks!

Who are some of your drag inspirations?

Divine, Harvey Fierstein, Miss Sammy , Lypsinka

Any advice for the 'Art is a Drag' team on how we could do all this better?
You all are amazing!

Chrysanthe Mum FaceBook
Chrysanthe Mum Instagram

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Come to downtown Sanford on April 15 to experience great art and great drag during "Art is a Drag"!

#Art #CostumeDesign #Creativity #Artist #ArtisaDrag #ArtWorks #DragQueen #Drag #PerformanceArt #Paintings #ContemporaryArt #Diversity #EqualRights #Tolerance #RiseUp #LiveandLetLive #OrlandoStrong #LGBTQ #Pride #CentralFloridaStrong

Drag Queen Karaoke! ~ at Buster's Bistro during "Art is a Drag"

Drag Queen Karaoke! Hosted by the brilliant BJ Stephens

With special guest . . . Midori Sour

Come on down to Buster's Bistro during the art walk portion of Art is a Drag (6-9pm) for some Drag Queen Karaoke, hosted by the hilarious BJ Stephens, accompanied by special guest Midori Sour.

Try one of Buster's exquisite Belgium Beers and the best frites in the region! Enjoy the show with BJ Stephens and Midori Sour, and give it a whirl at the Karaoke mic yourself. It'll be a blast! 

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Busters Bistro
A Contemporary Belgian Beer Bar

Since 2013 Buster’s Bistro has been providing a traditional Belgian experienced laced with a touch of contemporary flare. 

 We feature an exotic mix of the worlds most exquisite beers, top quality food ingredients, and innovative draft cocktails. Our frites are hand cut from fresh peeled russet potatoes and double fried with pride to give you the taste of the World’s best fry, an international food which originated from the homeland. 

 We do our best to make a difference in the community hosting extravagant beer pairing dinners in collaboration with the most renowned chefs in the State to donate the proceeds to charities ranging from local theaters to nation-wide charities aiding in the fight against disease. 

Keep in touch with our events page and social media outlets to help us in these ventures. It is our hope that you will visit and see what we take pride in and become one of our friends and a part of our family.

Happy Hour Daily from 4pm-7pm.

Featuring $1.00 off draught beer.

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Come to downtown Sanford on April 15 to experience great art and great drag during "Art is a Drag"!

#Art #CostumeDesign #Creativity #Artist #ArtisaDrag #ArtWorks #DragQueen #Drag #PerformanceArt #Paintings #ContemporaryArt #Diversity #EqualRights #Tolerance #RiseUp #LiveandLetLive #OrlandoStrong #LGBTQ #Pride #CentralFloridaStrong