Monday, June 19, 2023

Free Vision Board Workshop

Photo courtesy of Mandel Library of West Palm Beach


Today is Juneteenth, a day to celebrate and honor Black culture and history. And it's a day to celebrate freedom – on June 19, 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, those still enslaved in Texas were finally free.
Last week, the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beachhad me teach art class in celebration of Juneteenth, creating a safe space where attendees put together vision boards to share their hopes and goals for the future.
These free workshops will be back July 12 & 26. 6pm-8pm

Mandel Public Library 
411 Clematis St, 
West Palm Beach, FL, Florida 33401

July 12, 2023 RSVP Here
July 26, 2023 RSVP Here


 

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Please help support business services


 

Over the last 30+ years I have provided free services in the arts world.  Everything from teaching art, providing information to artists, research and development for other companies, organizations & people, programming, and curating. All done without receiving payment for any services rendered.  Though I do not mind donating my services, realistically this can become problematic for being able to maintain a level of fundamental survival.  One cannot pay bills, mortgage, buy groceries, pay insurance etc.

And if your response is, “ Well get a job”, the answer to that is.  I have a job.  I have just been doing it for free. Often times many other non-profits and individuals cannot afford the services but desperately need help.  I cannot turn my back on them because they cannot afford it.  I am humbly asking  if you believe in the projects and services, I have been providing the community for the last three decades, won’t you consider contributing something to what I do, so I can continue to provide all the unique services to those who cannot afford it?

Please Donate


Wednesday, March 09, 2022

Art After Dark / NuBopCity

 

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Friday, April 1 / 5-10pm

Join us for a screening and panel discussion of The Commons: 15 Artists 15 Spaces, documenting The City of West Palm Beach’s ArtLife Committee Covid-19 Artists Relief Initiative. A colorful Open Studio and an insightful Artist Tour will be led by artists featured in this project. And a Jazz Friday performance by Charles Goold, hailing from New York City, blending, and juxtaposing traditional Haitian and Afro Caribbean rhythms with hard bop, modern jazz, and hip hop.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

  • Tour

    Explore great works in the Museum’s collection led by one of the Museum’s fine docents.

    Space is limited, and tickets are available on a first come first served basis 1 hour before the program begins.

    5:30-6pm
  • Screening and Panel Discussion/ The Commons: 15 Artists 15 Spaces

     Covid-19 Artists Relief Initiative

    The City of West Palm Beach’s ArtLife Committee commissioned 15 local artists to create temporary works that bring to light our community’s need to reconnect with one another during the pandemic. The project encouraged artists to reimagine our public spaces, reflect and respond on a localized level to a global crisis, while offering the artists monetary relief. One of the 15 artists was asked to create a final short documentary that would play a vital role in producing a shared cultural memory of our pandemic times.

    This screening will be followed by a Panel Discussion with artists Ates Isildak, Dana Donaty, and Robert Fehre and moderated by Sybille Welter.

    Ates Isildak, is the documentary’s filmmaker. Using short films, music videos, and photography, Ates Isildak aims to create a safe space and medium in which marginalized communities can exuberantly express themselves.

    Dana Donaty, panelist, is a Colombian American multidisciplinary artist that explores the convergence of memory, identity, individuality, and influence with an overarching theme of play.

    Robert Fehre is an American artist and photographer who works with photography, painting, drawing, and sculpture. He is known for his colorful photographs which are an expression of love for the environment, focusing primarily on coastal cities such as Miami and Los Angeles.

    Sybille Welter is the Administrator of Public Art and Culture for the City of West Palm Beach and facilitates the ArtLife program, which commissions artists in all stages of their careers to create permanent and temporary artworks throughout the city’s public spaces.

    The Norton is proud to partner with the City of West Palm Beach to bring you this program.

     Space is limited, and tickets are available on a first come first served basis 1 hour before the program begins.


    6-7pm
  • Open Studio

    Join artist Nicole Galluccio, artist featured in The Commons: 15 Artists 15 Spaces, A Covid-19 Artists Relief Initiative project, for a drop-in style art-making sessions for all ages and experience levels. All materials are included.

Saturday, July 03, 2021

My Self Published Books



Books Written by Trina Slade-Burks


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A book of poetry, affirmations and art executed by artist, Trina Slade-Burks with a collaboration of family and friends inserts. Some photo family history accompanied with contemporary art.

~Some subject matter and language are a little strong.~

First Book-$39.50
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These writings are the thoughts, words, affirmations and poem of mine. 
This is the 2nd Edition version.

The writings are based on Gemini’s point of view. They often see of the two sides of the reality of life. Reality isn't always pretty.

Second Book-$30.00

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The book is based on online status comments of inspiration, truth, frustration and humor on social media the first few years. 

Third Book-$17.00

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Words of inspiration by 9 African American women writers discussing topics such as art, life transitions, moving forward, success and their own motivational topics.

Angelina Steward

Ansonia Hixon

Damaa Bell 

Jasira Monique

Kimberly Nyesha Smith

L. Medford

Melissa McKnight

Trina S. Slade-Burks

Yulette Newman


Forth Book-$18.00

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Cookbook of my friends, family & I ...recipes from my past and present.

 Fifth Book-$18.00

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Continuation of recipes contributed by me, my family and friends to share with food lovers. Some healthy options included.

Sixth Book-$18.00




Monday, February 22, 2021

Cardinal Spellman HS Black History Alumni Tribute.


Class 1986



Trina Slade-Burks (Trina Slade) '86 is an artist, curator, author, and art educator for ATB Fine Art Group Inc. for 29 years. Along with her husband Anthony Burks Sr., they have provided substantial art business for not only themselves but for hundreds of artists from South Florida for close to three decades.
In 2018, Trina founded the No More Starving Artists Foundation, a 501(c) 3 that's mission is to help primarily Palm Beach Community artists be sustainable personally and professionally by providing opportunities and services. The mission is to establish a legacy for young and professional artists in the community.