Clay Glass Metal Stone Cooperative Gallery

Presents

Lisa Kraemer, Guest Artist

 April and May

15 South J. Streets, Lake Worth

Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery welcomes Lisa Kraemer as guest artist for the months of April and May.  Lisa is the first local guest artist to be invited to display in a prominent position at the front of the gallery.  This will begin a tradition of guest artists in the gallery’s new home at 15 South J. Street in Downtown Lake Worth.

Lisa is a self-taught artist of great passion and skill.  Her works in clay are seen in shows and galleries throughout the county.  She is well known to her sister and brother ceramic artists at the right hand assistant to Betty Wilson, owner/director of the Craft Gallery, West Palm Beach’s center of learning in clay and fused glass techniques.  Lisa assists and attends the many workshops at the Craft Gallery absorbing great technique and knowledge from the wide range of teaching artists.  This she has translated into hundreds of works that are wanted by collectors throughout the Palm Beaches. 

The Guest Piece displayed in the Clay Glass Metal Stone Cooperative Gallery is that of a nearly seven foot tall tree.  It is crafted from clay with branches and twigs.  Following the Mexican Huichol Indian tradition, the clay is then wound in a yarn pattern giving it texture and life. The yarn, in this case, is an off-white color.  This gives it the appearance of the majestic bleached trees of the forests that stand in memory of their past life.  Roosting on the branches are white ghosts of birds past.  This is, indeed, a dramatic and powerful exhibit.

Visitors to the gallery are welcome to come in and view this remarkable work of art along with all of the other creations of local artists, members of the gallery.  Until purchased, the tree will be on exhibit through the end of May.

ClayGlassMetalStone Cooperative Gallery is sponsored by the Flamingo Clay Studio, a non-profit arts organization whose mission is to provide affordable studio and gallery space for three-dimensional artists.  The gallery is located at 15 South J Street in downtown Lake Worth. Hours are Sunday thru Tuesday, 10AM-5PM. Wednesday thru Saturday, 10AM-10PM.   Gallery openings are the first and third Friday of each month from 6-9 PM with many special events in-between.  For information call Joyce Brown-215-205-9441 or   JCLay6@aol.com.  Gallery phone: 561-588-8344.

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Saturday, May 18, 2013

You’re invited

  BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair)

 Lecture Series

5 pm – 7 pm

Ortiz-Smykla | Gallery-Studio

Meet Potter, Ian Levinson

 Free Drawing for attendees:

•  2 “squishy” tumblers
•  $80 vase
• 2.5 hr One-On-One lesson on the potters wheel

500 Northwood  Village  West Palm Beach, FL

Corner of Spruce and Northwood Road

Welcome to OSGS Gallery’s second in a series of lectures titled BYOB (Bring Your Own Chair).  OSGS [Ortiz-Smykla | Gallery-Studio] is featuring one of it’s own incredible artists each month by which she/he will share a short biography, how they got started, how they decided on their medium(s), techniques used, and how their work has evolved and where they see it going.  Bring a comfortable chair, relax, and learn from the best.  We know it will be time well spent, entertaining, and inspiring.

Visit OSGS’ current exhibit filled with local artwork that ranges from oil painting to sculpture to glass art and beyond.  If you have not yet been to the Gallery it is located in the heart of Northwood Village, just East of 95 in West Palm Beach and only blocks from downtown off of North Dixie.

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 Cultural Council of Palm Beach County

invites you to experience

family-friendly arts

cultural activities,

venues and

locales

Right Here –  In Florida’s Cultural Capital^®

Explore hundreds of family-fun things to do online at http://artscalendar.com/thepalmbeaches

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County invites visitors to enjoy a fun variety of family-friendly activities, venues and locales taking place all over the county and discover why it’s called, Florida’s Cultural Capital^®! With a colorful and diverse array of arts and cultural activities, offerings and fun, there’s sure to be something for families of varying age, taste, and budget. Check out happening events on tap, visit websites, and even purchase tickets by visiting: http://artscalendar.com/thepalmbeaches.

It’s all about `Outdoor Florida’ on the South end of Palm Beach County at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Nestled along AIA in Boca Raton, this venue offers visitors an expansive outdoor nature center with its Sea Turtle Garden, container garden of herbs and local flora, gopher tortoise exhibit and a butterfly nursery. Nature Craft for Father’s Day is planned to take place on June 15; 11 a.m. – Noon; ages 7 – 12; RSVP (561) 544-8615.

Enjoy live theater by taking the family for a “peek” ‘under the sea’ through the eyes of the Sol Children Theatre Troup’s musical play adaptation of Disney’s Broadway production, The Little Mermaid, Jr. July 4–5, Olympic Heights Performing Arts Theater, in Boca Raton; 561.447.8829.

Just north of Boca Raton in the heart of Downtown Delray Beach, visitors will find the charming and whimsical Puppetry Arts Center of the Palm Beaches. Robin Hood, by Master Puppeteer Jerry Bickel with the Bits ‘N Pieces Marionettes takes the stage 10:30 a.m., May 16, 17; and 2 p.m., May 18;

A short walk from the Puppetry Arts Center finds Arts Garage, home of jazz, blues, big band, live theatre, comedy and more! Dance in your seats to the popular family musical, “Footloose,” May 16 – May 19; table reservations available; show times vary. 561-450-6357, orinfo@artsgarage.org.

On the western end of Delray Beach visitors can experience the magical and serene setting of the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. This year, its annual Sushi and Stroll event offers several dates and themes to enjoy. On June 7, from 5:30 p.m – 8:30 p.m. `Sip while you stroll’ at the Morikami’s Sip & Stroll: An All-About-Sake Evening event. Enjoy a unique selection of sake and menu items from the Cornell Café and learn all about the appeal of this age-old Japanese spirit. www.morikami.org.

Nature enthusiasts can also enjoy a visit to the Sandoway House Nature Center, found along AIA in northern Delray Beach.  Sandoway is home to the largest private collection of shells in southeast Florida with 10,000 museum quality shells on display.  Shark feeding anyone? Plan to arrive at 1:30 p.m. sharp, Tuesday through Sunday, to participate in this thrilling local favorite. If getting your toes in the sand is more your thing, sign up for its May 25 Beach Walk, taking place from 11 a.m. – noon. www.sandowayhouse.org.

For those who like to shop until they drop, explore artsy and trendy Lake Avenue in Downtown Lake Worth. At the corner of Lake and L Street, visitors will not want to miss stopping in at the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County to find over 1200 artist-created items for sale in its Uniquely Palm Beach Store. While there, check out its exhibitions by Palm Beach County artists: Artist as Author through May 18; and, County Contemporary: All Media Juried Show – June 14 – Sept. 7.  In the Cultural Council’s Cultural Information Center, take advantage of utilizing its interactive, touch-screen Explore Board to peruse arts and cultural venues; pick up brochures, event calendars, maps, the Winter issue ofart&culture magazine, and fill your day book or extended stay itinerary with destination stops sure to fulfill your quest for exciting arts and cultural happenings fun for the entire family – found all over the county. www.PalmBeachCulture.com

Just north of Lake Worth, in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County’s world class community youth choir, Young Singers of the Palm Beaches, presents “Ubuntu”, a special 10th Anniversary performance at the Annual Spring Concert on May 19. This award winning community chorus featuring 350 of the area’s top, talented youth voices; 7 p.m.; 561-832-SHOW; 1-800-KRAVIS-1.

A constant nearby draw for visitors of all ages is the Palm Beach Zoo, with exciting and educational encounters available to help you get to know some of the county’s resident animals. Daily Keeper Talks and `informative feeding and enrichment’ events give visitors an up close and personal look into topics like: What makes tigers so “chuffed” (happy); how alligators and pelicans eat; and what monkeys like to do when they, `monkey around.’ Open   9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily; www.palmbeachzoo.org.

Archelon, part of the “Savage Ancient Seas” Exhibit at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

Hop across the street to see what’s new at the newly-expanded South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, formerly known as the South Florida Science Museum. Celebrate with fun, interactive science 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on June 7 – “Community Opening Day.” Admission is Free. Experience the first blockbuster exhibit to fill the newly open exhibit hall, Savage Ancient Seas: Dinosaurs of the Deep.  Kids and adults alike will gasp in awe at Archelon, a  17-foot-wide sea turtle.  Archelon will be on display as part of the Museum’s newest traveling exhibit – Savage Ancient Seas: The Ancient Aquatic Deep -  opening to the public on Friday, May 17.   www.sfsm.org.

Have a budding artist in the family?  Every first Saturday of each month The Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach offers, `Art on the go!’ ages Kindergarten to 5^th Grade. These art workshops are designed just for kids. Dates vary; RSVP:  www.armoryart.org

It’s well-known that the acclaimed Norton Museum of Art, in Downtown West Palm Beach, has permanent collections and exhibitions of masterpiece works of art year-round, but did you know it also offers family-friendly hands-on activities for kids of all ages?  On June 20, the museum invites guests to Be a LEGO® Architect. Begin in the classroom and learn about types of buildings. Next, participants draw designs and take plans to the LEGO® building activity area to construct it in 3-D on a special city map. Are you a Florida Resident planning a staycation? The Norton offers free admission for Florida residents in June, July and August and free admission to Palm Beach County residents every Saturday from June 1 – Aug. 3. www.norton.org.

Nearby along the intracoastal waterway finds the serene and tranquil Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. Gain rare insight into the life’s work of American Sculptor Ann Weaver Norton by exploring Ann’s studio, gardens, and historic home. The vast, meticulously landscaped property is adorned with Ann’s monumental sculptures. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wed. through Sunday; closed in August. www.ansg.org.

A natural, outdoor setting that invites guests to set their own pace and explore nearly three acres of striking sculpture and native landscape is the Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach. The gardens are open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and there is no charge for admission. To learn more, visit www.fourarts.org/gardens.

North Palm Beach is home to the beautiful, tucked away John D. MacArthur Beach State Park. Learn about the park’s ecosystems and history with an array of events. Enjoy a Butterfly Walk on May 25; 11 – Noon; Daily nature Walks at 10 a.m.; Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Free with Park admission. Guided two-hour Kayak tours occur daily at high tide; Turtle Walks, May 28 – July 19 with RSVP required; 8 p.m. – 11 p.m., or later, depending on the turtles. 561.624.6952.

North on U.S. 1 is Juno Beach’s Loggerhead MarineLife Center, filled with nature-based exhibitions to explore, and a state-of-the-art turtle rehabilitation center.  Each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. children under 5 can bring their own “hatchlings” to share and enjoy ocean-inspired stories, crafts, and more with Hatchling Tales story time. Enjoy books, music, and group activities-Free; Celebrate World Oceans Day at Loggerhead on June 8 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. to honor the body of water which links us all and to learn ways we can all generate awareness about conserving and protecting our world’s oceans- Free. www.marinelife.org.

Participating cultural and arts organizations say, `Welcome to Palm Beach County” – where Culture has found its place in the sun®. For a wide preview of family fun events and other arts and cultural offerings in Palm Beach County, visit the Cultural Council’s Arts Calendar at: http://artscalendar.com/thepalmbeaches

About the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County:  The Cultural Council is Palm Beach County’s official arts agency and serves non-profit cultural organizations and professional artists throughout the county. It’s responsibilities include marketing the county’s cultural experiences to visitors and residents, administering grants to organizations and artists, expanding arts and cultural education opportunities, advocating for funding and arts-friendly policies, and serving cultural organizations and artists through capacity building training and exposure to funders and audiences. For more information, see  www.palmbeachculture.com.  Admission to the Cultural Council is free and open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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The Artists of Palm Beach County

Spring Exhibit  Reception

Art on Park Gallery

May 15, 2013

5:00 – 8:00 PM

800 Park Avenue  Lake Park, FL

Refreshments, Music, Art!

This Exhibit runs through June 27, 2013

The Artists of Palm Beach County, a coalition of professional artists, is happy to announce their Spring Exhibit, which will be on display May 1, 2013 through June 27, 2013 in the Art on Park Gallery, 800 Park Avenue, in Lake Park. An Opening Reception will be held on May 15, 2013 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Everyone is invited to view and purchase the art as well as enjoy drinks, refreshments, and music at this fun filled free event.The Spring Exhibit presents the work of seventeen artists in a number of mediums including oils, pastels, photography, and watercolors. Among them are Irma Friedman’s lush oils of flowers and Marilyn Samwick’s impressive photography. The featured artist of the month is Naomi Cordero Williams, a portrait painter, who describes her work as surrealistic/realist. Her giant colorful paintings of female faces will be hanging in the front window.In addition to the current exhibit, the gallery, which officially opened in November, is now the studio home for six talented resident artists, Cassandra Jean Cooper, Joseph Friedman, Pat Levey, Frances Lynn, Henry Mistretta, and Dick Yosinoff. Their powerful artwork, which is also for sale, covers the walls on either side of the gallery and will be on display at the Opening Reception.

CLASSES

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Clay Glass Metal Stone Cooperative Gallery

presents

Rock-Paper-Scissors and Paint

Friday, May 17

6-9 PM

15 South J. Street, Lake Worth FL

Blondie

Child’s Play: Rock, Paper, Scissors, is one of the first learning games we engage in as children. We take chances using our fists and fingers; we learn strategies as we scrutinize our opponents, trying to out-maneuver their next ploy.  Add “Paint” to the mix and we attain the building blocks, the very basis of a child’s entry into the cognitive and creative world of exploration and knowledge.

Clay, Glass Metal Stone Gallery’s newest artists have taken these, the simplest of materials, and have finessed them to the highest of art forms.  Emilio Aponte-Sierra and Steve Brouse will be featured on Friday, May 17 from 6-9 PM with a Wine, Cheese and Dessert opening at the Gallery’s new location, 15 South J Street in Downtown Lake Worth.

Handbag

Emilio Aponte-Sierra has made his entire life’s work an art form, manipulating the most basic of materials into astonishing creations of great depth and character. In his work as Guidance Counselor, he uses his art forms as expressions of his concerns for HIV/AIDS prevention.  His striking images hit hard with message and symbolism, yet transcend as works that stand on their own beyond the message.  His unique cuts, folds and interlacings roll and twist as recycled papers create life-sized figures. These forms, encased in Lucite boxes have become a focal point of J Street’s newest gallery.  Emilio arrived here (Palm Beach) from Valledupar, Colombia via Miami. Neither Rocks nor Paint, but Paper and Scissors are his language of creation.

Moon Bubbles

Lake Worth artist Steve Brouse takes his Paper, Scissors and Rocks and turns them into wondrous and magical creations with the use of bright and intricate paint designs.  Like the child who first starts to paint, covers the paper, then her feet, then her hands and works her way up her body to the walls and floors (before daddy catches her), Steve’s paintings may start on flat surfaces but they then pour off onto shoes and tables and cars and walls…and, oh well, Steve will paint on anything.

Sea – N – Shore

His child-like color combinations belie the amazing imagery filled with whimsy, filled with fun and filled with delight.  His use of color brightens up the world around him bringing an unexpected sense of joy upon a chance encounter. Steve’s works welcome the approaching long days of summer and brighten up the dark nights of winter.

ClayGlassMetalStone Cooperative Gallery is sponsored by the Flamingo Clay Studio, a non-profit arts organization whose mission is to provide affordable studio and gallery space for three-dimensional artists.  The gallery is located at 15 South J Street in downtown Lake Worth. Hours are Sunday thru Tuesday, 10AM-4PM. Wednesday thru Saturday, 10AM-10PM.   Gallery openings are the first and third Friday of each month from 6-9 PM with many special events in-between.  For information call Joyce Brown-215-205-9441 or   JCLay6@aol.com.  Gallery phone: 561-588-8344.

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 Artists of Palm Beach County

Invites You

            To Their Artists Monthly Gathering

Monday, May 13, 2013

7 – 9 pm

 at

Clay Glass Metal Stone Cooperative Gallery

15 South “J” Street

Lake Worth, FL

The Artists of Palm Beach County will hold their monthly artists’ sharing gathering on Monday, May 13, 2013 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery in Lake Worth.  Their new address is 15 S. J St.  Refreshments will be served.

The Artists of Palm Beach County is a diverse group of nurturing and caring art and cultural collaborators.

 

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All Artists of Palm Beach County’s meetings are open to guests ( $5. fee can be put toward your annual dues of $50.) and members (free).  Please rsvp via the website if you are planning to attend this event.  For more information call: 561-345-2842 or visit: www.artistsofpalmbeachcounty.org   

Directions to Clay Glass Metal Stone Cooperative Gallery: 

I-95 to 6TH AVE S. Exit
6TH AVE. S. East to DIXIE HWY/US-1 N/FL-805 N
Turn LEFT onto S DIXIE HWY/US-1 N/FL-805 N
Turn RIGHT onto LAKE AVE/FL-802 E.
“J” Street is on the RIGHT 

Gallery Phone: (561) 588-8344

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Port St. Lucie Civic Center Art Gallery

Presents A

SOLO Exhibition by

Taylor Loughlin

Exhibit Runs Through June 6th

Monday through Friday  8:15 am – 4:15 pm

Free admission and Free Parking

9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, southeast corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Walton Road

“Pool Steps” by Taylor Loughlin

The Port St. Lucie Civic Center’s Art Gallery is proud to announce the opening of its latest exhibit, featuring the work of local artist Taylor Loughlin.  This Civic Center is home to a 2,000 square foot Art Gallery, which is a beautifully-appointed exhibition space, with stately columns and classic woodwork. It offers local and regional artists a professional venue in which to display their work.  The exhibits, which rotate approximately every eight weeks, bring new life and vitality to the Art Gallery and expose visitors to new techniques, ideas and the beauty of all varieties of art. The Art Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., and closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The Civic Center is located at 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, on the southeast corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Walton Road. 

Getting Ready to Hang Taylor’s Show

Taylor Loughlin is a figurative oil painter and emerging artist from the St. Lucie area.   She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Flagler College in 2011.  She has been a recipient of the Academic Achievement Award in Art and Design from Flagler College and John’s Island Community Service League Scholarship.  She took second place in a Student Juried Show at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum in 2010 and won the “Uncle Reg – Pass It on Award” from the A.E. Backus Gallery Student Juried Show in 2006.

“Resting Hands” by Taylor Loughlin

Taylor Loughlin interned with Flagler College in a restoration of paintings done by George W. Maynard.  She worked with students from the Escuela Superior de Arte del Principado de Asturias of Spain, who traveled from Aviles, Spain to restore the original ceiling paintings in the Dining Hall of Flagler College. As an intern, Loughlin worked close with the other students, on 40 foot scaffolding, to reattach falling paint and patch up spots where the paint was worn away.  Taylor also interned with the Vero Beach Art Museum summer camp programs for children interested in the arts and she has volunteered at various art programs for children in South Florida and Saint Augustine,FL.

“Pool Side” by Taylor Loughlin

Taylor Loughlin currently works and lives in St. Lucie County where she works on her newest collection of paintings.  She focuses on highly saturated skin tones and how far the flesh in an image can be pushed to show color variation.  She is interested in how the figure is portrayed and the colors that make up the skin tones.  Her current work is a study of the figure’s interaction with water—how the form is morphed under the water and how blue tones affect the skin.

“Direct Gaze” by Taylor Loughlin

Taylor tells us, “The ebb and flow of water dictates how an object appears within it.  The element of water changes how an object appears below the surface and becomes an intriguing visual experience for the viewer. The image may appear broken, foreshortened, or even morphed.  This illusion creates a visual experience, forcing the eye and brain to decipher what it sees.  The fragmentation of the image interacting with water is both puzzling and beautiful.  My work involves mixing highly saturated skin tones with blue hues to illustrate the intricacies of how the flesh and water interact”.

To reach Taylor to discuss pricing, purchasing and commission work: www.taylorloughlinstudios.com

taylorkloughlin@yahoo.com

www.facebook.com/taylor.loughlin

For more information about the Port St. Lucie Civic Center Art Gallery contact: 

Kelly A. Tiger, Recreation Manager
Port St. Lucie Civic Center
City of Port St. Lucie
(772) 807-4467

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 THE ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF JUPITER

Presents

A BLAST OF COLOR!

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

5:30- 7:30 pm

 A Unique Art Gallery

226 Center Street  Jupiter, FL

 This exhibit will run through the end of May

A Unique Art Gallery

 The Artists Association of Jupiter  (AAOJ) and Unique Glass Art will hold  “A Blast of Color”, a monthly open house to raise awareness and funds for not for profit organizations. The May event will be held on Wednesday May 8, 5:30 – 7:30 pm. at A Unique Art Gallery, 226 Center St #8, Jupiter.  Proceeds from the sale of art work created by the artists of the AAOJ, will benefit the Haitian Organization for Health Services (HOHS) a not for profit organization.

“A Blast of Color” exhibition will feature Artists Raymonde Talleyrand who paints in acrylics on canvas and Lynne Bernay-Roman who is a digital photograher.

Seashells on Beach

Raymonde tells us, “I believe that I was born an artist because of my interest in designs and color at an early age. My hope is to be a messenger of beauty to the viewer. This is my motivation. I value beauty in nature, photographs and people. I like interesting shades of light and shadows, expressing them on canvas gives me joy.”

Sea Treasures by Ramonde Talleyrand

Lynne Bernay-Roman shares, “While my roots are in oil painting I am a contemporary artist. Along the way I added photography, became a psychotherapist, evolved into a photo-therapist and now am deep into my recent discovery, digital painting –  a discovery that has allowed me to combine many of the different mediums that I love.”

Plight of the Bee for the Web by Lynne Bernay-Roman

The combination of these two talented artists is sure to put “A Blast of Color” in your day!!!

This month’s event will help The Haitian Organization for Health Services (HOHS), a nonprofit benevolent corporation functioning under the laws of the State of New York. It also falls under the IRS Section 501c (3), making it a charitable organization. HOHS was founded in 1993 by health care workers (nurses, physicians, social workers, health technologists, etc) who were concerned about the deterioration of the healthcare system in Haiti. The mission of HOHS is to provide comprehensive services that will promote and preserve the health of the people in Haiti.  

Woman in Chair at the Sea

The Artists Association of Jupiter is a collaboration of artists who work together to promote the awareness of art and education to the community and surrounding counties. Its venue, A Unique Art Gallery, opened its doors in June of 2010.  Learn more about the organization, its artists and programs on the Association’s website: www.artistsassociationofjupiter.com

Unique Glass Art has been serving Florida’s Palm Beach and Martin Counties since 1986 specializing in custom glass etching and carvings for residential, commercial and yachts.  Visit them on the web at www.uniqueglassart.com

For more information on this event call or email the Gallery at 561-529-2748 or auniqueartgallery@comcast.net

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