Justin Riney, Founder of Mother Ocean, will be at the Lighthouse ArtCenter on Sunday, May 26th!  Justin will share his adventures of circumnavigating Florida by paddle board.  In addition, there will be Open Ceramic Studio, Raku Firing,  An Ocean-themed art exhibit, Art Contest for Children, Interactive Mural Painting, Refreshments, Raffles and Music!  The Rickie Report will see you there!

 Lighthouse ArtCenter

Presents

Mother Ocean Festival, featuring Justin Riney

Mark the Arrival of Expedition Florida 500 in Tequesta

Florida Artists celebrate ocean-themed art

Sunday, May 26, 2013  11:30 am – 2:30 pm

Lighthouse ArtCenter School of Art

395 Seabrook Drive, Tequesta

Free admission

Justin at Pavilion (photo by Constance Mier)

The Lighthouse ArtCenter will be presenting an ocean-themed festival on Sunday, May 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This community celebration for all ages will feature an art contest for children, open ceramic studio, interactive mural painting, raku firing, raffle, music and refreshments.

Justin Riney, founder of Mother Ocean, will share the tales of his adventure of circumnavigating Florida on a standup paddleboard. He will be arriving in Tequesta on Day 147 of his 365-day journey. Riney will present a slide show about Mother Ocean’s Expedition Florida 500 (“XF500”) at 1 p.m., followed by a question, discussion, photo opportunity and autograph signing.

The children’s art contest will be judged at 2 p.m. The grand prize winner receives a 1 week scholarship at the Lighthouse ArtCenter’s 42^nd Annual Summer Enrichment ArtCamp. Raffle drawing for a one-of-a-kind raku-fired Florida inspired pottery created in the Lighthouse ArtCenter’s kiln will be at 2:30 p.m.

An invitational exhibition at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum, Gallery & School of Art showcases ocean- and water-inspired art created by Florida artists. The works of art highlight humanity’s deep connection to waterways in Florida, and will celebrate the arrival of Justin Riney to Tequesta.

Justin Riney (Photo by Jackson Berger)

A signature event of VIVA Florida 500, XF500 is a modern-day exploration of Florida’s coastlines and aquatic ecosystem, as seen through the eyes of waterman Justin Riney. As founder of Mother Ocean, a non-profit foundation, Riney is “creating, inspiring and empowering ocean advocates worldwide.”

As Riney explores Florida on a standup paddleboard, he focuses attention around the state on environmental challenges within coastal communities, as well as honoring the local history and culture.

As Floridians, our lives are deeply connected to the water. It’s our need for healthy oceans for our livelihoods, recreation and inspiration that makes XF500 such a powerful project. “It is our passion that leads to action, and the desire to protect what we love and believe in,” says Riney. Follow his journey at www.facebook.com/XF500.

The Mother Ocean Invitational Exhibit will be spotlight select pieces in various media, including paintings by Gerri Aurre, Julie Silk Beaumont, Jackson Berger, Judith Boland-Caruso, Tony Cisek, Gwen Eyeington, Duane Hatfield, Ashton Howard, Jack Keough, Deborah Lawrence, Ted Matz, Deborah Neuhaus, Lisa Leffler Riney, Manon Sander, Randall Scott, Roseanne Williams. Also included will be mixed media works by Judy Flescher, Debbie Mostel, Paul Slater and David Willison. Photographers include Tony Arruza (surfboard art), Malcolm MacKenzie, Melinda Moore, Greg Panas, Ruth Petzold and Barry Seidman. Norman Gitzen’s famous mermaid sculpture, “The Siren,” will grace the School of Art’s front yard.

Justin Riney (Photo by Billy King Kraus)

Justin Riney’s original Mother Ocean Tahoe standup paddleboard, which he rode from Pensacola to Key West, will be on display. The 14-foot custom paddleboard carried more than 130 pounds of gear, and shows the wear and tear of hundreds of miles of rough passage. The board features an original painting of a whale’s tale by famed ocean artist Wyland.

Justin and Wyland, Islamorada

Children and adults will be inspired by the ocean art on display, as well as informed about Riney’s environmentally focused adventure.

Following the festivities at the Lighthouse ArtCenter, there will be a group paddle on kayaks and paddleboards. The public is invited to join Riney on the water, leaving from Tequesta at 3:30, and arriving at Guanabanas Restaurant, 960 A1A, Jupiter, for an early evening reception. Call Cynthia Trone regarding launch details (561) 629-3765.

The Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum, Gallery & School of Art, a member-supported nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, provides visual and performing arts for the community through unique collections, engaging exhibitions and cultural programs, a dynamic School of Art and diverse outreach activities.   Lighthouse ArtCenter School of Art, 395 Seabrook Drive, Tequesta, Fla, 33469. (561) 748-8737. www.lighthousearts.org.

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Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291

The Rickie Report is excited to share so many events and activities that are available here in Palm Beach County!  Family-friendly arts and cultural activities are abundant!  No need to hear “I’m bored” anymore!

 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.

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact The Rickie Report at:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

P.O.Box 33423

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291

The Rickie Report knows that the Lighthouse ArtCenter’s Third Thursday of May will be triumphant.  World renown surf photographers, ocean and seaside artists and under-the-sea photographers will be there!  Read this article for more information and then mark your calendars!  Surf and Ocean theme is perfect for the entire family!

Lighthouse ArtCenter Presents:

Artists’ Lecture

Ruth Petzold

Manon Sander

Tony Arruza

May 16, 2013

 5:30 – 7:30 pm

 Artist’s Lecture takes place at:

Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum

Gallery Square North

 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta 

(561) 746-3101

Please note:

The Artists will speak  in the Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum at 5:30.  Then  the group will proceed to the School where the art is hanging for reception.

Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres at the reception: 

Lighthouse ArtCenter School of Art

395 Seabrook Drive, Tequesta

 (561) 748-8737

Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum’s 3^rd Thursday Artists Talk on May 16from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. will feature Mother Ocean exhibitors. Tony Arruza, internationally known surfing photographer, along with ocean-inspired painters, Manon Sander will show images and discuss their work.

Anemone by Ruth Petzold

 Ruth Petzold

Ruth Petzold has had a lifelong passion for nature and photography, which became her life’s work. Since getting her first camera at age 7, she has devoted herself to photographing nature and wildlife above and below the water. From wildlife in the wilds of Africa, Antarctica and the Arctic, to the undersea world of the Pacific Rim countries and the Caribbean, she has pursued the beauties of nature on all seven continents and in most of the global seas and oceans.

Her passionate love of the natural world has taken her to exotic and remote parts of the world in pursuit of her subject matter — 11 times to the African continent, 10 times to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, and six times to Indonesia, just to mention a few of her photographic excursions.  Although Ms. Petzold suffered a leg amputation years ago, it has not stopped her indomitable spirit from continuing to do underwater photography and travel the world in search of great photographs. As a wildlife conservationist, she is a member of the Explorer’s Club.

Red Soft Coral by Ruth Petzold

A renowned photographer with many awards to her credit, her work has been exhibited in the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, the Vero Beach Museum of Art, and the Crooked Tree Art Center in Michigan and published in National Geographic. Her photographs appear in the Natural History of Fishes and other scientific publications with Dr. Eugenie Clark. She has won awards from the Crooked Tree Art Center, American Society of Media Photographers, and a gold medal for International Underwater Photography in Egypt.

Catching the 5 O’Clock by Manon Sander

Manon Sander

Manon Sander has painted and drawn her entire life and ran a successful business painting murals in homes and stores in Chicago, Michigan and Florida. She studied oil painting with well known artists in California for several years. Painting from life, she combines rich texture and vivid color while capturing the expression of the subject and the impression it left on her. She likes to refer to her loose painterly style as “representational with an impressionistic touch.”

Stand Up Paddleboarding by Manon Sander

Throughout her career, Sander has won various awards nationwide, such as Special Recognition Award for Ocean Facts, in the Seascapes art competition at the Light Space & Time online art gallery, in 2011; and the Second Place for Night In, Art of Association juried art show, at the Lighthouse Art Center, in Tequesta, Florida.  Sander has exhibited her paintings nationally in galleries and spaces such as, Bolinas Museum, in California, and in Florida’s D’Art for Art and The Art of Association 2012 juried show at Lighthouse Art Center, in Tequesta, Small Spaces, Big Ideas, juried show at A Unique Gallery, in Jupiter, AquaMarine,  juried show at Rossetti Fine Art, in Pompano Beach, and Ortiz-Smykla Gallery, in West Palm Beach’s Northwood Village.  Manon’s work was seen at a SOLO Exhibit at the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County.

Down The Line by Tony Aruzza

 Tony Arruza

Tony Arruza is blessed to have a passion for his work and with this comes a commitment to perfection. While perfection is never attained the challenge remains and it is in this challenge that Tony blends his visual sensitivity, his compassion for humanity and his love for nature into images that captivate, motivate and inspire. There is nothing false about his images; rather they are true to the rhythm of life.

Blue Pipeline by Tony Aruzza

Tony resides in West Palm Beach, Florida with his son Aidan. He is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University and has spent close to thirty years working professionally as a photographer for editorial and commercial clients. His fine art work is collected by both private individuals and corporate companies and has had numerous one-man shows at galleries throughout the region.  He controls the entire print process from precise image capture to print making and framing. Nothing is spared in quality. Besides being a single dad and a devoted photographer Tony loves surfing, adventure, flying single engine Cessnas, great food and wine and being lazy on Sundays!

The Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum, Gallery & School of Art, a member-supported nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, provides visual and performing arts for the community through unique collections, engaging exhibitions and cultural programs, a dynamic School of Art and diverse outreach activities.   Lighthouse ArtCenter School of Art, 395 Seabrook Drive, Tequesta, Fla, 33469. (561) 748-8737. www.lighthousearts.org.

Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum is located at Gallery Square North,  373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta .  For more information: (561) 746-3101.  Members free; $5 nonmembers ages 12 and up; Saturday, free admission to all. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact The Rickie Report at:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

P.O.Box 33423

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291

It’s time to plan for summer!  The Rickie Report suggests you look at the exciting activities that the Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta is offering. These programs often reach capacity quickly, so apply now!

Lighthouse ArtCenter

40th Annual

Summer Enrichment ArtCamp

 The Lighthouse ArtCenter School of Art announces the 40^th Annual Summer Enrichment ArtCamp. Registration is open for children ages 4-12.  Art Explorers travel around the world in the Tequesta studios, to discover interesting cultures at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Summer Enrichment ArtCamp.  During the fun-filled days of camp, professional art teachers guide students to combine exciting art themes and imagination, making ceramic creations, fine crafts and creating art using classical techniques.

Each week has a separate theme, such as the “Rainforest Adventure” where campers will discover colorful tree frogs, parrots and Mayan ruins; “Aloha, Hawaii” where children will create ceramic volcanoes and surf art; and “Cartoons of Heroes and Legends” where dragons, fairies and unicorns will be painted and sculpted.

In addition to having a great time creating art, campers will gain an understanding of the history of art, along with an education about different cultures.   Four- and five-year-old youngsters attend ArtCamp in the Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum building from 9 a.m. to noon. Children, ages six to 12, attend three different classes during the day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aftercare is available until 6 p.m.

“The kids will have fun exploring art movements and artists and create their own Art Palette Passport,” explained Robyn Roberts, Lighthouse ArtCenter’s assistant director of education. “Unfortunately, in the schools many art programs have been discontinued and children don’t have a sense of art history. Our ArtCamp will fill that gap and be fun and memorable as the children learn about famous artists and worldwide cultures.”

ArtCamp will run for (10) consecutive weeks from June 10^th through August 16^th, Monday through Friday.  Camp for ages 4-5, is from 9am to noon. Cost for Members $120 (Nonmembers, $150).  Camp for ages 6-12, is from 9am – 3pm. Cost for Members $200 Nonmembers, $230).  10% Sibling Discount (same week), Aftercare is available from 3-5pm for $75/week, or 3-6pm $112/week.  To register for ArtCamp, visit www.lighthousearts.org, or stop by the School of Art  (M-F 8:30-5pm, Sat 8:30-4pm)

For more information about the Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum, Gallery & School of Art, visit www.LighthouseArts.org, or call (561) 746-3101. The Lighthouse ArtCenter School of Art  is located at 395 Seabrook Drive, Tequesta, Florida, 33469.   The Lighthouse ArtCenter, a member-supported nonprofit organization, provides visual and performing arts for the community through unique collections, engaging exhibitions and cultural programs, a dynamic School of Art and diverse outreach activities.

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact The Rickie Report at:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

P.O.Box 33423

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291

A new invitational exhibit of abstract art is on display at the Lighthouse ArtCenter’s Midtown Gallery in Palm Beach Gardens. The Rickie Report hopes to see you at the Artists’ Reception on April 25th!

Lighthouse ArtCenter Midtown Gallery

Presents

Invitational Abstract Painting Exhibition

Meet the artists reception

April 25, 2013   5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Exhibit Continues through July 31st

Lighthouse ArtCenter Midtown Gallery

4777 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens

Gallery Hours:  Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., other hours by appointment.  Free admission

An invitational exhibition at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery at Midtown in Palm Beach Gardens showcases abstract painting created by new and emerging artists who have studied with Sibel Kocabasi at the Lighthouse ArtCenter. The paintings, created within the past two years, include the innovative use of materials and the incorporation of unconventional media and techniques.  The artists are Christine Fogel, Ira Fogel, Jacqueline Rood Leopold, Buddy Lurier, Beverly Marshall, Michael Rippey, Leila Schlesinger, Carole Shulz, Jules Slotnik and Lee Tregurtha.

Christine Fogel’s “Prussian Flower”

Curating the exhibition is award-winning artist, renowned curator and educator Sibel Kocabasi. She was born in Turkey and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Turkish Traditional Arts, Kilim and Rug Design, from Marmara University of Fine Arts. She has a Master of Fine Arts degree in Painting from Florida Atlantic University.

Beverly Marshall’s “Vertical Blue Abstract”

“I have the privilege of working with this talented and ambitious group of artists. We have collaborated to design and present this exhibition, which I feel showcases the best of our group,” Ms. Kocabasi said. “I have watched these talented individuals grow and improve their work at the Lighthouse ArtCenter, through hard work and via our weekly critique session of each other’s process.  I’m excited to have this opportunity to present their art work to the public. “

Ms. Kocabasi has organized and curated many group exhibitions both domestically and abroad. In 2007, she conceived and curated “Undertow,” featuring the work of 29 artists from Miami and Palm Beach County at Mimar Sinan University in Istanbul, Turkey.  In 2012, Kocabasi curated “Outside the Box,” an exhibition of outdoor installations at the Whitespace – The Mordes Collection in West Palm Beach.

Sibel Kocabasi

Ms. Kocabasi has exhibited nationally and internationally, including in the 10th Cairo Contemporary Art Biennale.  She is the recipient of the 2006 Hector Ubertalli Visual Arts award, as well as the 2010 South Florida Cultural Consortium Fellowship for Visual Artists in Palm Beach County. She teaches Abstract Painting at the Lighthouse ArtCenter School of Art in Tequesta.

The Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum, Gallery & School of Art, a member-supported nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, provides visual and performing arts for the community through unique collections, engaging exhibitions and cultural programs, a dynamic School of Art and diverse outreach activities.

For more information on the Lighthouse ArtCenter, exhibitions, programs and events, visit LighthouseArts.org or call (561) 746-3101. The Lighthouse ArtCenter is located in Gallery Square North, 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Fla., one-half mile west of US Hwy 1. Museum hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with admission free for members and $5 for non-members ages 12 and up.  Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with free admission.

Programs are funded in part by the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council and the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners.

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact The Rickie Report at:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

P.O.Box 33423

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291

If you haven’t been to the Lighthouse ArtCenter lately, you are missing their Annual Member, Student, Faculty Exhibit.  The Rickie Report suggests you stop by on April 18 for their Third Thursday Reception and see the exhibition before April 20th!

Lighthouse ArtCenter

2013 Member, Student and Faculty Exhibition

Third Thursday Reception

Thursday, April 18, 2013

5:30- 7:30 pm

On Display Through April 20th 

Join winning artists from the current Celebrate the Arts exhibition as they discuss their inspirations, techniques and development as artists. Opportunity to ask questions. Enhanced by a PowerPoint presentation.   Passed snacks available to all. Wine available for a small donation. No entry fee for exhibiting artists or Lighthouse ArtCenter members in good standing.  A nominal fee of $5 for non-members to attend.

On the 3rd Thursday evening of each month, The Lighthouse ArtCenter features fun, social activities such as concerts, lectures, art demonstrations, live performances and gallery talks.  It’s a perfect opportunity to broaden your knowledge of the arts and mingle with other art enthusiasts.

Member-Student Award Winners

The Lighthouse ArtCenter has opened its 35^th Annual Celebrate the Arts Exhibition, highlighting works by its members, adult students and faculty. The exhibition showcases art of all media from drawing, painting and photography to ceramics, sculpture and fiber art, giving artists a chance to show off their talents and creativity. The exhibition will be on display through April 20.

Jacques de Beaufort, a professor at Palm Beach State College, was the judge of the exhibition. “I was very impressed by the variety, originality and technical excellence of the work that you presented. It seems that many artists in the exhibition have established very coherent and unique creative visions that are readily apparent from the pieces on display,” he said. “I selected work for recognition that resonated with me as a viewer on a personal level, but was also objectively in possession of a high level of artistic identity and accomplishment.”

Best of Show was awarded to John Cooksey for his oil painting called “Ancestors.”

Linda McVay’s “Mary Makes a Grand Canyon Wish” -

In the Portrait Category awards were presented to Linda McVay, first place for “Mary Makes a Grand Canyon Wish,” second place to Joseph Pierre for “Reinforcements for Act I,” and third place to Barbara Danenberg for a portrait of a young red-headed boy named “Henry Blackwell.”

Suzanne Todd’s “End of Day”

Awards for the watercolor category were first place for Suzanne Todd’s, “End of Day,” second place for Shirley Steffen’s “Shelling,” and third place for Sharon Ferina’s “Nature’s Orchestra.”

In the Oil/Acrylic Category, Barry Zelikson won first place for “Market in Romania,” Gail Brater was awarded second place for “Motif #1, Rockport, Massachusetts,” third place went to Kathleen Kauss for “Keeping Calm,” and honorable mentions were presented to Joy Kasun for “Palms at Dawn” and Donna Walling for “Strings & Horns.”

David Shea’s “Guardian”

In the mixed category the awards were first place to David Shea for a sculpture called “Guardian,” second place for a photograph by John P. Kearns, “Ferris Wheel at Sunset,” third place to Nina Fusco, “Reach,” Paper, and honorable mentions to Malcolm MacKenzie for a photograph “Bristlecone Pine,” and Joan Lustig for a monotype print, “Sea-Saw Series V.”

The Executive Director’s Award chosen by Katie Deits was presented to Christine Fogel for a collage called “Self Portrait.”  ”The member, student and faculty art exhibition and sale is a chance for people to see the tremendous amount of talent in our area; from professional artists, many of whom learned there skills at our School of Art, to beginning students who are showing their first works,” Ms. Deits said. “It is also a great opportunity to purchase art for one’s home or office.”

The Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) is a member supported non-profit community arts center, provides a bridge to the visual and performing arts for the community through unique collections, engaging exhibitions and cultural programs, a dynamic School of Art and diverse outreach activities.

For more information about the Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum, Gallery & School of Art, visit www.LighthouseArts.org, or call (561) 746-3101. The Lighthouse ArtCenter is located in Gallery Square North, 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, one-half mile west of U.S. Highway 1.  Museum hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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 When writing about a fiber artist, the images usually conjured up include “wearable art” pieces, but Leora Stewart jumps beyond that seemingly ‘ordinary genre’ and brings a new way of thinking to fiber art.  The Rickie Report is eager to share her artwork because she has so much to offer in terms of teaching workshops, leading classes and providing amazing artwork for your home, office or yacht.

Leora Klaymer Stewart

Fiber Artist

Tapestry

Will Offer a Four Week (one day a week)

Tapestry Weaving Workshop

Armory Art Center

Begins Tuesday, April  30th   10 am – 5 pm

Students will Learn basic Tapestry Weaving techniques and design and weave a finished piece. To register call 561-832-1776 and speak with the registrar.

“Netscape”: Collaged Box with Wrapped Elements

It is the threads of our lives that bring together friendships, circumstances and family into a meaningful pattern.  Leora Klaymen Stewart  is not only adept with these skills, but she literally uses fiber to create her art pieces.

In an interview by John Nelander, a Special to the Palm Beach Daily News on November 9, 2009, it becomes clear that Leora “wove a highly successful career using threads of rich experiences from her childhood, adolescence and early adulthood.”Her family’s life in the days of pre-Israel Palestine lent a certain understanding to how the underpinnings of any tapestry must begin with closely woven and strong threads. Emigrating to South Africa in 1947, her parents were in charge of an orphanage which housed 80 children.   While Leora’s family had their own apartment,  she tells Nelander ,

“In a way, I was part of the orphanage, although I attended a different school. I made friends and celebrated holidays with the kids. I ate meals with them. “My best friend was from the orphanage — her name was Storm.

“These were children between 8 and 18, kids who came from broken homes, divorces or other situations. On weekends their parents might pick them up, or an aunt. It wasn’t that they were children who were totally destitute, they were getting a good education.”

It had an emotional affect on both Leora and her parents — she being an only child, her parents as well after each suffered deep losses in the Holocaust. “Both of their families were wiped out — my father lost his entire family and my mother lost her family.

“They lived all this. Here they were, directors of this orphanage and then they find out that their families were all murdered. So the orphanage became kind of an extended family. It was a wonderful experience for me.”

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“Intertwined Metafossil”: Woven linen with hand made paper and wrappings

 

In the 1050′s, Leora’s family moved to Detroit. Both parents loved teaching and nurturing young people, in a time when Detroit was ripe with change and promise.  Leora reminisces about being in class with Diana Ross at the arts school, Cass Commerce.  

According to www.historicdetroit.org,  ”More than 50,000 students graduated from it, and hundreds of thousands of others walked its halls. Among the distinguished students who wandered the old Cass Tech’s halls: singer Diana Ross, comedians Lily Tomlin and David Alan Greer, auto executive John DeLorean, former Miss USAs Carol Gist and Kenya Moore, violinist Regina Carter, jazz musicians Donald Byrd and Earl Kluge, former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and Compuware CEO Peter Karmanos. Aviator Charles Lindbergh’s mother, Evangeline Lindbergh, taught chemistry at Cass from 1922 until 1942.”

 

  She shares, “On receiving my MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1968, I was awarded a travel grant which I used to travel to East Africa and Israel which had an important influence on further developing my artwork in Fiber as I designed rugs that were woven in Ethiopia and I designed a rug that was woven in Israel.”  She tells us it was the perfect time to travel to these exotic places, many of which were populated with idealistic Peace Corps volunteers.”   After living in an artists’ village in Israel, she returned to the U.S. to teach. 

Leora tells The Rickie Report, “Upon returning to the USA I was awarded the first of two National Endowment for the Arts Grants which gave me the time to create work and set up a studio.  I began my teaching career at the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, PA, where I established an undergraduate and a graduate program in the Fiber Arts in 1970.”

“I moved to New York City in 1974 and set up a studio where I created large scale architectural commissioned works that were installed in a number of major institutions around the country. I also had a number of one and two person exhibitions in Art Galleries and had my work placed in numerous Corporate Collections,” she explains.

“Netscape Sea and Sky”: Woven linen with hand made paper and wrappings

She taught a course in the Fiber Arts for 20 years at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.  In 2001, Leora had a 10 year retrospective exhibit at the 2/20 Gallery in New York and in 2006 she relocated to Florida.

Stewart is very quick to point out that she is not retired. And The Rickie Report can understand why.  To work on this article took a number of emails back and forth to find a good time for us to speak.  She is very busy!

One of Leora’s  strengths is networking (another component of fiber design: a fiber creation does not stand by one thread alone).  A colleague, photographer Ray Neubert, shares that ,”Leora is always interested in what other people are doing. So many artists view other people’s art through the lens of their own work. She very open-minded.” Leora’s fiber pieces have been displayed at the Palm Beach International Airport.

 

Since settling in Palm Beach, FL, Leora has been teaching a class in Fiber Arts at the Armory Art Center  located in West Palm Beach.  True to her nurturing and networking inner being, the students who have taken her course have now developed into a group which meets once a month.  They discuss and exchange ideas on different areas of the Fiber Arts and related Arts as well.  They view exhibitions, are involved in workshops, invite guest artists to present work, and further develop as individual artists.  If other fiber artists are interested, please contact  Leora at:  www.leorakstewart.com

“Entanglements” – Natural hemp fiber, knotted and wrapped with crystal beads.  This piece was created as a site specific installation  at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach, FL and was inspired by the intertwining of the banyan/ficus trees in the Gardens where it hung between these two majestic trees as part of EARTHDAY Celebrations, 2010.

In a recent Artist Statement, Leora tells us , “Since living in Florida my work has evolved and grown in a new direction being influenced by my surroundings, the sea and the sky and the lush vegetation. These works are based on my observations of nature and the pieces are horizontal emphasizing their relation to landscape.  I refer to them as “landscape structures”.  The pieces are created by using natural fiber threads with handmade papers and copper wire and are constructed using several textile techniques and I consider these pieces to be similar to forms and structures found in nature as one of constant growth and change.

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The Wellington Art Society always looks to inform and nurture its members.  Renown artist, Ted Matz, will present a demonstration at their monthly meeting in April  The Rickie Report knows you will want to be there not only to meet Ted, but to be part of this terrific artist networking group!

 Wellington Art Society

Presents Ted Matz

Wednesday April 10, 2013

6:30 – 9:00 pm

Grand Cypress Room of the Wellington Community Center

12150 West Forest Hill Boulevard  Wellington, FL

The Wellington Art Society meeting will be held Wednesday, April 10^th, at 6:30pm, in the Grand Cypress Room at the Wellington Community Center, 12150 West Forest Hill Blvd. Refreshments will be served beginning at 6:30pm when we will feature our Member Spotlight  and have an opportunity to view their work. There will a raffle with fabulous items perfect for artists and art lovers, which is open to all attendees. The general meeting begins at 7:00PM. The meeting is open to the public with a guest fee of $5.00, which can be used toward annual dues of $40.

Watercolor by Ted Matz

At 7:30pm, there will be an artist demonstration by nationally recognized, Award winner Ted Matz. Ted, a contemporary realist, paints in a relatively representational style, while his paintings also express delight in the patterns of light, color, and shapes found in the everyday world. He will present a watercolor demonstration and discuss planning and building a stronger composition, making more impressive color choices, as well as how to make your watercolor pigment more powerful, vibrant and concentrated.

Watercolor by Ted Matz

Matz shared, “I am in constant awe of all the wonderful forms, structures, colors and patterns that nature produces. All of these amazing natural elements have always inspired me to create as an artist. My hope is that my artwork will draw attention to the beauty most people overlook and take for granted in their daily lives.” 

His artwork has received numerous awards in regional art competitions and he has shown his work in group and one-man shows in New York City, the Midwest and New England. Ted is dedicated to developing a better understanding of the arts through adult art education programs. He currently teaches at the Lighthouse Center for the Arts, Tequesta, Florida, and conducts summer workshops at SnowFarm, Williamsburg, Massachusetts. His teaching experience also includes art centers in Michigan and Vermont. Ted teaches watercolor and creativity classes, as well as, “Drawing for the Absolutely Terrified”, an introductory course for the understanding of the basic principles of art and artistic expression through drawing.

Founded in 1981, The Wellington Art Society is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, providing both local and regional artists the platform to share their work, learn more about their craft and serve the community through their art. The Wellington Art Society is open to any resident in Palm Beach County. Membership forms will be available if you would like to become a member and your $5 guest fee will be applied toward it.

This group of artists not only offers scholarships for students pursuing their art careers, but also reaches out with their creativity to the Palms West Hospital.  On Thurs. April 11th, there will be a Presentation Ceremony at Palms West Hospital.   Twenty-two WAS Artists will present their paintings for the new Children’s Hospital Unit.  Leslie Pfeiffer tells The Rickie Report, “ It has been a joy for us to join hearts and hands together  in creating paintings to inspire and comfort the children and their families”.

A 501(c)(3) charitable organization, its mission is to educate and encourage originality and productivity among its members and area youth through programs designed to further the advancement of cultural endeavors in Palm Beach County, Florida.

For more information about the Wellington Art Society, visit, www.wellingtonartsociety.org, wellingtonartsociety.blogspot.com or call W.A.S. President Leslie Pfeiffer at 561-791-3676.

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The Rickie Report loves that “season” never ends for the Artists’ Guild of The Boca Museum of Art!  Their newest exhibit opens on April 7th and there will be a public reception on April 11.  Supporting The Boca Museum of Art is only part of their mission.  These community-based artists serve as local high school teachers, mentors and more.  What a great way to support the arts community!  See you there!

Season Never Ends

at the

Artists’ Guild of The Boca Museum of Art 

You are invited to

Opening Reception

April 11, 2013

6:00 – 8:00 PM

512 East Atlantic Avenue  Delray Beach

Exhibition April 7 through May 4, 2013

 The Artists’ Guild of the Boca Museum of Art continues to present juried art exhibits along with events for art lovers year round. Coming next month, the April 2013 Artists’ Guild Gallery Juried Art Exhibition, from April 7 through May 4, showcases fine art paintings, sculptures, and photography created by Guild members. The public is welcome to its opening reception, held April 11 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at The Artists’ Guild Gallery at 512 East Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach.

“A visit to the gallery is always an interesting experience,” said Roni DiSabello, Gallery Director. “The gallery is staffed by the artists who show there, who are always happy to discuss art.”

Boca Community High School Instructor, Jessica Berman

The Artists’ Guild Gallery presents a fascinating opportunity to view and purchase an eclectic array of traditional and experimental art. Breathtaking portraiture and landscapes are on display alongside exploratory works of photography that integrate video and construction; and life-sized sculpture that includes painting and video. With over 80 artists contributing works, there is always something remarkable to see.

Two additional juried art exhibitions will be presented in May and June. The May 2013 Artists’ Guild Gallery Juried Art Exhibition will be on display May 5 through June 6, with an opening reception May 9 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The June 2013 Artists’ Guild Gallery Juried Art Exhibition will be on display June 9 through July 7, with an opening reception June 13, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A portion of artwork sales benefit the Boca Museum of Art.

Artist, Margarita Jourgensen, with her Sculpture

The Artists’ Guild, is an auxiliary of the Boca Museum of Art. The Guild is an active organization of artists, art lovers, and supporters of the arts. Its goals are to support the mission of the Museum and provide an association of artists in all media to interchange ideas, support and educate members, and to provide quality venues for the exhibition of their original fine art. The Artists’ Guild Gallery is located at 512 E. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL. For more information contact the Artists’ Guild Gallery at 561.278.7877 or email gallerydirector@bocaguild.com  or visit www.bocaguild.com

Roni DiSabello and Judith Hochroth at an Opening Event

The Boca Museum of Art is one of the leading cultural institutions in South Florida, achieving international recognition as a world-class visual arts institution for its dynamic, changing exhibitions from acclaimed artists and its distinguished permanent collection. The Museum’s many public programs include artist presentations, family activities, art films, the Annual Art Festival, and more than 100 classes per week at its studio Art School. Museum Auxiliaries include The Artists’ Guild, Friends Auxiliary, and Collectors’ Forum. For more information call 561.392.2500 or visit www.bocamuseum.org

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The Rickie Report hopes you have been to Whitespace Collection curated by Marvin and Elayne Mordes.  If you haven’t now is the time!  Whitespace will be open until April 7th for their final week of 2012/2013 Season.  Make the time to go – you will not want to miss some of our favorite art pieces and do some shopping for Mother’s Day, graduation gifts and more in their unique shop!

WHITESPACE COLLECTION

      Contemporary Art

Final Public viewing Day

  April 7, 2013

1 – 4 pm

Admission $10

Whitebox Special Projects

WhitePackage

our artist gift shop – small example of

selection below

www.whitespacecollection.com

2805 N. Australian Ave    West Palm Beach 33407

T: 561.84.4131

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