The UnReal ARTists Gallery
839 Oak Ave.
Panama City, Florida 32401
The UnReal ARTists Gallery specialises in folk and outsider art, we are an interactive art gallery. Here at the UnReal ARTists Gallery, we believe that art is for everyone and should be created by everyone. Over the years we have created a total art enviornment and serveral ways for you to enjoy art
Our hours are by appointment, but it's not unusual to see some local artists, musicians, and writers sitting and talking at all hours of the day (and sometimes well into the night). We're an informal group, so feel free to stop by to have a cup of tea, eat some mermaid cookies, enjoy the good company, and buy original art that will bring a smile to your face.
The UnReal ARTist's Gallery is a salon type gallery that hosts themed exhibits quarterly, complete with an opening reception for each quarterly exhibit. Our annual Spooktacular is our most popular annual event, and includes our infamous "art by candle light" tour of the gallery. Other events have included our own local version of Nude Night and our Folk Art Festival.
a Bed without Breakfast enviornment, We have 3 rooms available for vacation rentals.The first is a full apartment called the Bed and Bagel, next is a totally relaxing room, the Pillows and Cream Puff and then there is theeconomy room, the Couch and Crossiant.
The Gallery and gardesn (our outdoor house) are available for rent. If you are looking for something that is a little different for a fund raiser, birthday party, wedding, or meeting space, please contact us via email at theunrealartistsgallery@yahoo.com or by telephone at 850-215-0705. We can arrange a package to fit any budget, just let us know what you have in mind!
Our hours are by appointment, but it's not unusual to see some local artists, musicians, and writers sitting and talking at all hours of the day (and sometimes well into the night). We're an informal group, so feel free to stop by to have a cup of tea, eat some mermaid cookies, enjoy the good company, and buy original art that will bring a smile to your face.
The UnReal ARTist's Gallery is a salon type gallery that hosts themed exhibits quarterly, complete with an opening reception for each quarterly exhibit. Our annual Spooktacular is our most popular annual event, and includes our infamous "art by candle light" tour of the gallery. Other events have included our own local version of Nude Night and our Folk Art Festival.
a Bed without Breakfast enviornment, We have 3 rooms available for vacation rentals.The first is a full apartment called the Bed and Bagel, next is a totally relaxing room, the Pillows and Cream Puff and then there is theeconomy room, the Couch and Crossiant.
The Gallery and gardesn (our outdoor house) are available for rent. If you are looking for something that is a little different for a fund raiser, birthday party, wedding, or meeting space, please contact us via email at theunrealartistsgallery@yahoo.com or by telephone at 850-215-0705. We can arrange a package to fit any budget, just let us know what you have in mind!
Meet UnReal ARTists Gallery Owner Paulette Perlman
Paulette graduated from Cal State Northridge University, majoring in Printmaking and Silkscreen. A versatile artist, she has been ahead of her time in that she has always emphasised using recycled materials in her pieces, using whatever resources and mediums she could access to create her images. Another artist gave me the name she loves the most: Artist of Whimsy. The moniker stuck, and she has been using it ever since.
She went from illustration to painting while she travelled, doing murals, portraits, and festivals to support herself in her nomadic ways until she discovered mermaids.. or perhaps mermaids discovered her.. and a marketing tool (and way of life), "Mermaids Don't Cook", was born!
Paulette's great adventure that took her 10,000 miles that first summer and she still travels extensively, participating in festivals, art car events, and private portrait parties for clients.
She went from illustration to painting while she travelled, doing murals, portraits, and festivals to support herself in her nomadic ways until she discovered mermaids.. or perhaps mermaids discovered her.. and a marketing tool (and way of life), "Mermaids Don't Cook", was born!
Paulette's great adventure that took her 10,000 miles that first summer and she still travels extensively, participating in festivals, art car events, and private portrait parties for clients.
The Mermaid Mobile (shown below) is her first art car, and is the first interactive art project she created.
The Mermaid Mobile playing in the surf.
In early 2000, Paulette started inviting artists to paint on her 1982 Volkswagon van as she travel the country.
To date, the Mermaid Mobile has the work of 59 documented artists, and Paulette uses the Mermaid Mobile to advertise The UnReal ARTists Gallery. Many of the same artists who have painted on the Mermaid Mobile also have work hanging in The UnReal ARTists Gallery.
Since then, Paulette has added a second car to her stable of art cars: DE Art Coup, the first art car to showcase only her work.
To date, the Mermaid Mobile has the work of 59 documented artists, and Paulette uses the Mermaid Mobile to advertise The UnReal ARTists Gallery. Many of the same artists who have painted on the Mermaid Mobile also have work hanging in The UnReal ARTists Gallery.
Since then, Paulette has added a second car to her stable of art cars: DE Art Coup, the first art car to showcase only her work.
DE Art Coup symbolises hope after the BP oil spill, and features Paulette's whimsical style of painting.
DE Art Coup on the move, bringing HOPE with her.
To see both the Mermaid Mobile, and DE Art Coup, stop by the UnReal ARTists Gallery. Paulette (and her cars) regularly participate in Art Car events, and are well known in the Art Car circuit.
To schedule an appearance for your own event, please contact Paulette at the gallery.
Visit Paulette's page to see some of her artwork and commission prices: Art by Paulette.
