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The Artists and Writers Ball was founded in the late 70's in Tampa, FL by Bud Lee (photographer), Peggy Lee, David Audet, Paul Wilborn, Jeff Dunlap, Beverly Coe, Bebe Williams, Mary D. Scourtes and Charley Greacen as an alternative to the exclusive Gasparilla Pirate Festival krewes and parade.〔(CreativeTampaBay.com » Newsletter )〕 ==Biography== In the late 70's, photographer Bud Lee moved to Tampa, FL as part of the National Endowment for the Arts Artists-in-Schools program. While working in the Artists-in-Schools program, Lee married art teacher Peggy Laseter and they moved into a storefront in Ybor City.〔(A Life In Picutres )〕 At the time, Ybor City, a historic Cuban part of Tampa, was home to many working artist and Lee saw the opportunity to create an event that would bring all the creative energy of Ybor City and Tampa together.〔(Artists and Writers Ball )〕 It would be the undergrounds alternative to the exclusive Gasparilla parties held by Tampa's social clubs.〔(This Party's Dying )〕〔(WHAT'S DOING IN; Tampa - New York Times )〕 The Artists and Writers Ball was to be an antidote or spoof of the Gasparilla parties. It was to be a themed costumed Ball that encouraged all to participate through action, spirit and costume. The first Ball, What little money was made went into other Artists and Writers Group activities, such as, a magazine called Tabloid, the Artists and Writers Cafe and a few variety shows, The Artists and Writers Ball eventually ended due to rising insurance rates.〔(A Closeup With Mortality )〕 In October 2006, a new incarnation of the Artists and Writers Group led by David Audet hosted its first ball, 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Artists and Writers Ball」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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