ENRICHING THE MELROSE COMMUNITY BY TEACHING AND ADVOCATING THE ARTS

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301 SR 26 Melrose, FL 32666

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(352) 475-2924

Send us a Message

MossmanHall@gmail.com

Opening Hours

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 12PM - 5PM

Monday 10AM - 2PM

Tuesday 4PM - 7PM

MOSSMAN HOME PRESERVATION FOUNDATION

ENRICHING THE MELROSE COMMUNITY IN

TEACHING AND ADVOCATING THE ARTS

We need your help to purchase the Mossman property that we have been maintaining as an art gallery and community space for over 10 years…now is the right time to ask Melrose to support Mossman and secure its future.

Help us in our mission and consider donating today!

Donations to Mossman Home Preservation Foundation are tax deductible.

The Gallery at Mossman Hall will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12-5 PM, Monday from 10 AM-2 PM, Tuesday 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Individual Instructors have modified schedules so please contact instructor for updates.

Murder Mystery event at Mossman! This is how we roll.

Another day at Merry Mossman Food Forest. Planted banana trees and of course, MULCHED!!! Thank you to all the Mossmanites that are making the food forest a reality!!

Mary Ann Clawson, Mossman Board of Directors Vice President and painter at July 4th Keystone event

Carissa Williams Mossman Member artist mans the booth for 2024 July 4th Celebration in Keystone!

Bill Smith wood turner and Mossman member artist at 2024 Keystone 4th of July Celebration

Local author Tom Sensible at Mossman July 4th event in Keystone

Board Members checking out beautiful Art Work by Sara Conca! So impressive/ she will be our featured Artist of the Month for December. Check out more at SaraConcafinearts.com

Not to mention .... Sara welcomed Mossman BODs with a beautiful spread. Looking forward to a great show💕‼️

Join the Clay Station Key Club and have unlimited access to the Clay and Glazing sheds.

Artful team building at Mossman Member meeting.

Painted Planet School of Arts Studio - Now available in Mossman Hall for classes.

Painting class hosted by Painted Planet

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ACHIEVEMENTS

Transformed office space into vibrant art gallery and community center.

Added two buildings to the "Clay Station", a fully-functioning ceramics studio. Increased artist membership by 40% from 2015 to 2023.

Showcased over 94 "Featured Artists" over an eight year period during First Friday Art Walk.

Partnered with Clay Electric, local businesses, and community organizations.

Sponsored and organized local art, music, community, and educational events.

Increased the utilization of the facility by hosting the 4Corners Community School and Painted Planet School of Art.

Provided space for class, meeting, and wedding rental. Updated website, social media, marketing, and advertising. Added a community garden to the grounds.

Sponsored young artists and entrepreneurs.

FUTURE GOALS

Purchase property from the private owner.

Develop long-term plan for property preservation, in part through grants and endowments. Maintain property and grounds, and preserve its history.

Energize fundraising program.

Expand educational programs.

Promote local artists in all disciplines of creative media.

Support promising young artists and entrepreneurs.

Grow membership and encourage member artist involvement.

Partner with other 501(c)3's in the realm of historic preservation and community development. Create an affordable space for community events, meetings, celebrations, and special occasions. Strengthen our small community through art, commerce, education, and social interaction.

Meet the Team

Amy Stanley

President

Amy Stanley is a woman who “Makes Things Happen!” Amy is a wife, mother, and business owner. She enjoys growing

Stasia Pieczenik

Treasurer

Just a decade ago Stasia moved to Melrose. Stasia is very active in local civic organizations and Melrose groups. After a long career in retail management,

Gail Davis

Clay Station Director

Gail Davis is a local Framer and multi-media (but mostly clay) artist. Having received a bachelor degree in fine arts from Auburn University in

Floyd Curtis

Director

Floyd Curtis was born at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, and his family has owned property on a local
lake since the

Director

Kelvin Ordway

Director

Kelvin Ordway was born in New Hampshire and spent the early part of his adult life

Jim Chapman

Director

Jim Chapman moved to Florida from Michigan in 1977. Living in Homestead, Florida he worked at the South Florida Research

Stephen Jones

Director

Stephen Jones was born and raised in Denver, CO and

Director

Mary Ann Clawson

Vice President

Mary Ann Clawson is married with three children and seven grandchildren. She loves her two dogs and all squirrels. She is a native Floridian but has resided for the past 24 years in Brunswick, Georgia, where she owned and

Mandi Rokx

Director

Mandi Rokx moved to Melrose three years ago and has integrated into our community seamlessly. She opened the local ice cream truck, Chill Hut, and

RENT OUR SPACE!

Reserve the Mossman Hall and/or grounds for your wedding, family reunion, birthday party, anniversary, gender reveal, conference, lectures, training and more.

The wooden floor in the Mossman Hall has been approved for ball room dancing.