This fall, the Dunedin Fine Art Center premiered six new art exhibits, five of which had a food theme (and check out Bontanamoeba). Their opening reception included artful hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Craig Tinling. It’s all to celebrate the upcoming opening of the Dunedin Fine Art Center’s new Food Arts program, which will combine new cooking classes with the center’s traditional art offerings.

Jacob Diaz’s cherries Photo courtesy of the Dunedin Fine Art Center
Gainor Roberts’ plum in egg tempera; Genesis Photo courtesy of the Dunedin Fine Art Center
Gainor Roberts’ dragon fruit in egg tempera; Genesis Photo courtesy of the Dunedin Fine Art Center
Leslie Tolmie’s “Spaghetti & Meatballs” in mixed media; You Are What You Eat Photo by Jennifer Ring
Paula Clancy contributed a plate of oysters and a plate of sushi made of glass to the “You Are What You Eat” exhibit. Photo by Jennifer Ring
Dominick Critelli’s “The Persistence of Pizza” is a tongue-in-cheek tribute to Salvador Dalí. Photo by Jennifer Ring
Dyann Van Dusen’s “Foods & Libations that Light My Eyes,” in mixed media. Photo by Jennifer Ring
Chef Craig Tinling will be teaching cooking classes this fall at the Dunedin Fine Art Center. Photo by Jennifer Ring
Figs wrapped in prosciutto, prepared by Chef Craig Tinling for the opening reception. Photo by Jennifer Ring
Another Tinling hors d’oeuvre featured cucumber slices topped with pulled pork, chunks of mango, and sesame seeds. Photo by Jennifer Ring
Fantabulous Foods in the Kokolakis Family Youth Gallery. Photo by Jennifer Ring
These baskets of stuffed fruits and vegetables are part of a still life station in the youth gallery. Kids can arrange the stuffed fruits and vegetables in any way they like, and then draw their custom-made still life. Photo by Jennifer Ring
Banquet exhibit in the Douglas-Whitley Gallery at the Dunedin Fine Art Center. Photo by Jennifer Ring
Heather Rippert’s “Whispering Vines” in watercolor; Banquet Photo courtesy of the Dunedin Fine Art Center
Jenny Brown’s “Sea Fairy;” Banquet Photo courtesy of the Dunedin Fine Art Center
Quentin Walter’s “Why?” in watercolor; Insatiable Photo courtesy of the Dunedin Fine Art Center
Renee Ray’s “He: Sustaining;” oil and charcoal on unstretched canvas; Insatiable Photo courtesy of the Dunedin Fine Art Center
The ‘Bontanamoeba’ exhibit in the Gamble Family Gallery features works from sculptor Candace Knapp and painter Ann Byal Feldshue. Photo by Jennifer Ring
Ann Feldshue’s “Roots” depicts a variety of fictitious amoeba-like creatures inspired by Darwin-era scientific illustrations. Feldshue’s paintings are on display through Dec. 23 as part of the Dunedin Fine Art Center’s Bontanamoeba exhibition. Photo courtesy of the Dunedin Fine Art Center
Candace Knapp’s “Blossom” is one of many botanical sculptures on display at the Dunedin Fine Art Center through Dec. 23 as part of the Bontanamoeba exhibition. Photo courtesy of the Dunedin Fine Art Center