​My artwork is about visual exploration; an assemblage of color, texture and line work reminiscent of my childhood home filled with handwoven multi-dimensional fabrics, rugs and ceramics.  My creative passion is experimentation, trial and error, research, serendipity and synchronicity with the goal of rendering mystery or curiosity to the viewer.  It is how I read and see the world - Simplified and Abstract.  Whether rendered in earthy tones or loud contrasting hues, the work may appear unfiltered or refined, organic or grid like.
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Read more about Elise at:
http://voyagetampa.com/interview/meet-elise-manieri-of-sarasota/
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I am an instructor of mixed media abstract art and collage at the following locations:

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ARTCENTER MANATEE (now Herrig Center for the Arts)

ALL CLASSES BELOW ARE WEDNESDAYS FROM 1:00 - 3:30 PM

NOTE-ABLE ART
November 5, 12, 2025

​MIXED MEDIA MAYHEM
December 3, 10, 17, 2025

THE ABSTRACT ESSENTIALS
January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026

LAYERS OF THOUGHT
February 4, 11, 18, 2026

CHAOS AND COMPOSITION
March 4, 11, 18, 2026

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE, NOVEMBER 18 -24, 2025
​ART OVATION HOTEL, SARASOTA
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Student Comments about Classes:​

” You give a great presentation on approaching an abstract.”
”I really appreciate your assignments and examples you bring in.”
”I can’t thank you enough for how much you share in your classes.”


Awards

First prize-ArtCenter Manatee, “Fishing for Diamonds”, 2020

Third prize-ArtCenter Manatee, 12 x 12, 2021

Merit award-Art Center Sarasota, Members Show, 2022

Merit award-ArtCenter Manatee, Members Show, 2023

Honorable Mention, ArtCenter Manatee, 2024

Best Abstract in Show, Rehobeth Art League Members Show, 2024

Honorable Mention, ArtCenter Manatee, 2024




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