Bobbi Mastrangelo joins her colleagues from Florida Artists Registry in an Invitational Exhibition at OMA’s “First Thursday’s” Event: August 1, 2013 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Artists Registry.com is a community of Visual Artists. Florida Artists Registry connects artists together with galleries, museums and arts organizations. Florida Artists Registry places artwork of its members before thousands […]
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On October 12, 1998 the News 12 Team: Sara Muller, Reporter and Bryan Kane, Videographer interviewed me at Arline Hershberg’s Prism Gallery in Port Jefferson. It was a One Woman Exhibition and my sculpture relief pieces, works on canvas and hand made paper filled both floors of the gallery. They asked me to explain how […]
Searching one’s name on the internet often yields surprises, like finding myself as a featured artist on The Trashmanian Devil Web Site. Truthfully, I am delighted to discover others who are passionate about pride in our environment. I captured a few sentences of what he wrote about me: “Bobbi Mastrangelo is best known for her great grates–a […]
Arts On Long Island ———————————————— Manhole Messages at Long Island MacArthur Airport 100 Arrival Avenue Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 631-467-3210 May 20 – June 31 Works by Bobbi Mastrangelo from the Islip Art Museum permanent collection “We’re All Connected” (detail)
National Post Card Week is celebrated annually during the first full week of May. Since 1991, I have been a participant, sending out a post card usually based on one of my manhole cover relief works. See my collection: Bobbi Mastrangelo- Postcards -“The Grate Works” -transforms manhole covers, sewers and grates into artistic streetscapes.I exchange […]
Why did I write an Ode to Karl Shapiro? Here is the answer in my Daughter Anne Marie’s own words reflecting on her elementary school days: “Karl Shapiro’s poem, ‘Manhole Covers’ was printed in my Fifth Grade English Textbook. I remember seeing it and thinking: Wow, someone else looks at sewers too, not just my […]
Several months ago I was asked to donate an artwork for an appreciation gift to Azar Nafisi, one of the visiting authors at The 2013 Festival of the Literary Arts in Winter Park, Florida. Winter With the Writers | Rollins College I love culture and literary adventures, so I agreed to give an art work. I […]
Dad’s Letter refers to John Bernard Myers: “Tracking the Marvelous” A Life in the New York Art World Today Feb.1, 2013, I celebrate my Father, Herman Louis Betschen, who was born 101 years ago. Dad passed through The Celestial Gates on May 27, 1992, but his legacy and his influence live on. I found his […]
One of the greatest joys in the world is being a grandparent. Besides sharing art with our four grandkids, I encourage them to learn greetings and the cultures of many other countries. Max and Sophia each have “Passport to the World” (Your A – Z Guided Language Tour) by Craig Froman. ‘Passport’ features a bit […]
Manhattan Arts International Online Gallery features artists who have met high standards of excellence in their style and medium. In 2012 my page in their On line Gallery contained six of my “Water Works” theme with a focus on conservation and protection of this precious resource. Bobbi Mastrangelo: The Square Route of Water 21″ […]