Wait until you see the new art work at Artists Alley!  The Rickie Report hopes you’ll stop by on Thursday, May 16th for their Open Studio Night!  It’s easy to get a bite to eat either before or after in Delray Beach.  In this article, we’re going to take a quick preview!

Open Studio Visitors at Cacace Gallery

ARTISTS ALLEY

 

OPEN STUDIOS

 

THURSDAY, MAY 16th

6 – 9 PM

 

 

 

Amanda Johnson surrounded by her Creations

 

 

Vladimir Prodanovich’s Outdoor Sculpture Greeting Visitors

 

 

Laszlo Janoska Working with Color and Texture

 

Jeff Whyman’s Sculpture Pieces waiting to be assembled

 

Vladimir Prodanovich Greets Guests in his Gallery

 

Steven Blackwood’s Sweet Cuba Clock at Cacace Gallery

 

Ellen Levinson’s Sculpture and Art Work

Harry McCormick’s work in the Linda White Gallery

 

One of Ian Levinson’s Pots

 

 

 

Tropical Colors by James Kerr at Cacace Gallery

 

A Bowl of Rattles at Abby Funk Studio

 

 

Vincent Cacace’s Black/White/Sepia Paintings at Cacace Fine Art

 

 

ARTISTS ALLEY is an independent group of accomplished artists collaborating to establish a grass roots working colony with a vibrant marketplace for “Art created in Delray Beach”. This exciting new, warehouse arts area is in the Pineapple Grove Arts District in downtown Delray Beach. Check out our new website- ArtistsAlleyDelray.comLOCATION - The alley runs north and south between NE 3rd and 4th Streets, east of 3rd Avenue and west of the RR tracks.EASY DIRECTIONS - From Atlantic Ave. go north on Federal Hwy., go west on NE 4th St., cross the RR tracks, go 80 feet and make a left into Artists Alley. Make your second or third left into the warehouses. You can print a map at www.CacaceArt.comFREE PARKING - in the city lot on NE 3rd Avenue just south of NE 4th St. This is the best parking for our events. It’s a well lit parking lot a half a block away.FREE SHUTTLE TO AND FROM DOWNTOWN - For a quick and courteous service, call the Downtowner for a FREE ride from anywhere in Downtown Delray. 561-702-8519

Cacace Fine Art, CacaceArt.com,cacacefineart@icloud.com   561-276-1177 or 561-523-5300
-Vincent J. Cacace, James P. Kerr, Steve Blackwood, Valerie Vescovi, Alene Egol

Linda White Gallery, BocaArtGallery.com, 561-394-2833
-Eric Bossik, Rebecca Kline, Harry McCormick, Jane Bazinet, Lenore Robbins, Jean Pierre Rouselet

Laszlo’s Painting Studio, LaszloJanoska.com, 561-330-2203

Cloud House Pottery, CloudHousePottery.com, 561-862-9222
-Ian Levinson, Ellen Levinson

Amanda Johnson, etsy.com/shop/AmandaChristabel, 443-823-5057
-Madeline Gallo

A. Funk Studio, etsy.com/shop/afunkstudio, 718-312-2304

Vladimir Prodanovich Studio, VPstudios.net, 305-304-2120

Jeff Whyman Studio, on 3rd Ave. next to Brenda’s Birds, 561-322-8867

Amy Reshefsky, AmyReshefsky.com, 561-289-4542, 819-681-6769

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The Rickie Report

P.O.Box 33423

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

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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.

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Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

P.O.Box 33423

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291

Professional artist Eric Bossik is offering classes (plus discounts) to help YOU draw and paint like a professional!  The Rickie Report urges you to read this article and sign up for his classes. Eric is an award-winning artst in his own right as well as a teacher. Eric Bossik is an artist who combines the vitality of the 21st century with the virtuosity of an 18th century master.  His work has been seen in exhibits at the Albertson Peterson Gallery in Winter Park, Florida, the Coe Kerr and Master Eagle Galleries in New York City, the Grand Armée Gallery in Palm Beach, Florida, and the Images Gallery in Boca Raton, Florida.

What if you could draw people perfectly? How would you feel if the portrait you painted looked as if it were alive and breathing?
“Female Nude Kneeling” Charcoal and chalk on brown paper Now, at the Bossik Academy of Fine Art, you can learn how to: Draw human anatomy with stunning accuracy. Paint incredible works of art with oil paints. Compose and light art subjects like a pro. Choose from two amazing art courses: Classical Charcoal Drawing Course Classical Oil Painting Course Drawing by artist-instructor Eric Bossik
Classical Charcoal Drawing Course
Capture the beauty of the human figure with charcoal. “Female Nude Standing” Charcoal and chalk on grey paper Learn to draw with charcoal in the Classical Charcoal Drawing Course. Award-winning artist Eric Bossik can show you how to create polished drawings that resemble paintings. He’ll teach you how to skillfully: Draw the gesture of a live nude model. Create striking three-dimensional forms. Light and compose realistic still lifes. Get started in the drawing course. Enroll now > Or learn more at Florida Art Classes.com… Drawing by artist-instructor Eric Bossik
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Bring people and nature to life on canvas. Learn to paint in the Classical Oil “The Last Victim” Oil on masonite Painting Course. In this comprehensive course, you’ll get one-on-one instruction from Eric Bossik, who will show you how to: Mix accurate values and colors with oil paints. Manipulate edges with your paint brushes. Utilize shadow and light for dramatic results. Get started in the painting course. Enroll now > Or learn more at Florida Art Classes.com… Oil Painting by Eric Bossik
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Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

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Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291

The Rickie Report cannot wait for you to see Abby Funk’s newest work!  Third Thursday at Artists Alley is always a great evening out, and with new art to see, it promises to be even better!  In addition, Amy Reshefsky has opened her own Gallery!  See you in Delray Beach on April 18th!

ARTISTS ALLEY

OPEN STUDIOS

THURSDAY, APRIL 18th

6 – 9 PM

Spring is here and just as we see new growth in our gardens, Artists Alley is growing too!  Amy Reshefsky has opened a new Gallery and all of the artists have new pieces of their work to share with you!

New Sculpture at Abby Funk Studio

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561-537-0291

The Rickie Report knows your senses will be intoxicated when you see Carla Golembe’s vibrant artwork.  She is an award-winning artist whose work has been seen in galleries throughout the United States. Her illustrations fill dozens of children’s books and her work hangs in corporate collections around the globe.  She will have a SOLO exhibit at the Delray Beach Library that you won’t want to miss!

Carla Golembe

SOLO EXHIBIT

 ”Passionate About Beauty”

April 1- May 31, 2013

Delray Beach Public Library, 2nd floor

 100 W Atlantic Ave  Delray Beach, FL

Carla Golembe is an award winning artist, illustrator, author and teacher.  Her work is shown at galleries throughout the United States. Collections include Hyatt Corp, Pan Pacific Hotels, Sheppard Pratt Hospital, Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, Worcester Art Museum (Worcester, MA), Academy Art Museum (Easton, MD), Boston Public Library and others.  She has received artist residencies from the Hambidge Center in Rabun Gap, GA; Altos de Chavon in the Dominican Republic and Kalani Honua in Hawaii.  As an artist in residence in these places she presented her work to the community by giving talks, demonstrations and exhibitions.

“Evening Doves”

Carla wrote and illustrated several children’s books: A Story of Surfing, The Story of Hula, M is for Maryland, Washington DC ABC’s, Annabelle’s Big Move and Dog Magic. She illustrated Why the Sky is Far Away, The Creation, People of Corn, How Night Came from the Sea and The Woman in the Moon, Sun and Honeybees.  She also wrote and illustrated the Zippy and Zoe series, published in Taiwan.

Carla’s other illustration work includes greeting cards, fine illustration stock images for Artville/Getty Images and Imagezoo, educational and medical projects for children and magazine work. She has received awards for her children’s books from the New York Times, Parent’s Choice, The American Folklore Society and PMA, the Independent Book Publisher’s Association to name a few.

“Forever Friends”

Carla taught fine art and illustration courses at Maryland College of Art and Design and the Maryland Institute College of Art, and Lighthouse Center for the Arts (Tequesta,FL).  She worked with elementary school children teaching them to write and illustrate picture books and fold books through the Center for Creative Education and the Milagro Center. She now teaches painting and drawing at Delray Beach Center for the Arts and the Art School of the Boca Museum of Art .  She’s been doing presentations and workshops for children, teens and adults in schools, libraries, museums and other community based venues for almost  20 years.  Carla has been an artist for five Animals on Parade Public Art Projects including Washington DC’s Party Animals and Pandamania, Ocean City Maryland’s OC Beach Birds, Prince George’s County, Maryland’s Birds-I-View and Palm Beach County’s Wild Things.

Carla tells The Rickie Report, “We live on an increasingly small planet in dangerous times.  The state of our world is impossible to ignore.  Some artists choose to chronicle the specific time in which we live, to reflect our history at this moment.  I choose to paint imagery that transcends the moment.  It is human and universal.  My intention is to create a visual haven that encourages viewers to enter my personal vision, to relax, smile and breathe.”

“Tuscan Days VIII”

Carla goes on to explain, “My paintings are the product of my dreams and experiences.  They speak of hope and love, of mystery and delight.    My work expresses the harmony between individuals, between people and animals, people and nature, within a person’s soul.  They are colorful and sensual, reflecting the tropical beauty of my home and travels. The full spectrum of positive emotion echoes through my work.   Although the pieces express an optimistic attitude they are not naïve, rather they come from an understanding that pain and anxiety are part of life but joy is a more desirable place to dwell…. there is no gravity in my visual world. The figures often inhabit ambiguous spaces, places where earth, sky and water flow into one another and where light and darkness merge.  They are frequently caught in a moment of being or becoming, for it is in that moment that all dreams are possible.”

“Valentine”

Color brings life to Carla’s imagery.  She works in acrylic, building layer upon layer of color.  With this layering technique  she is able to achieve a simple but complex depth. The process is always unfolding, always revealing more.  Strong color, shape and composition give impact to the imagery.  Her influences come from both traditional Western art and folk art.  The result is a blend and balance that is her own unique style.

Educated at Bennington College, Bennington, VT. BA in Art (1972) and Instituto Allende, Mexico MFA in Painting, Cum Laude. Assistantships in Printmaking (1979), Carla’s work is part of numerous Corporate Collections, including: Bessamer Venture Partners, McCormack and Dodge, Peabody and Brown, DeVries Direct Marketing Assistance Corp., Ingalls Quinn and Johnson, Goldstein and Manello, Kutak, Rock and Campbell, Boston Public Library, Hyatt Corporation, Fundacion Centro Cultural, Altos de Chavon , Worcester Art Museum ,Lotus Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, Pan Pacific Hotels, Sheppard Pratt Hospital, Academy Art Museum, Easton, MD, Buck Law Group,  JFK Library, Washington, DC, University College, University of Maryland and Montgomery County MD Art in Public Places.

The Rickie Report knows that local organizations are often looking for speakers and would recommend contacting Carla.  Her art work and previous presentations across the US and abroad promise a fascinating program!  Her work is currently available at: Cove Gallery, Wellfleet, MA       Kolbo, Brookline, MA  and Gallery Galleon , Vieques, PR.  To contact Carla Golembe call   561 498-9185 , visit her  website: www.carlagolembe.com  or email   carlagolembe@gmail.com

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

P.O.Box 33423

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291

WITVA, Women (and men) in The Visual Arts, Inc. is celebrating its 24th Installation of Officers this month!  This grass roots organization not only offers weekly classes and workshops, but through their fundraising efforts, will award six scholarships of over $20,000 for students to pursue their art careers! The Rickie Report hopes you will take part in the celebration and join this wonderful networking group!

 24TH ANNUAL INSTALLATION

AND AWARD LUNCHEON

April 19, 2013

11:00 am

The Broken Sound Country Club

Boca Raton, Florida.

$40. Couvert  RSVP  561-351-7748

OFFICERS of WITVA  2013-2014

President:   Edie F. Minkoff

Vice Presidents:  

Liane Kravet – Scholarship (LTS Fundraiser & Spring Celebration of High School Art)

Shirley Gelfand – VP at large

Lola Lichman – HOSPITALART

Laura Kerzner – Newsletter

Karen Salup – Membership

Recording Secretary: Lee Krull

Corresponding Secretary: Missy Pierce Oppenheimer

Treasurer: Linda Stegman

 

Janice Cohen and  Harriet Waldman are co-chairing the 24th Annual Award Luncheon and Installation of Officers, hosted by Women in the Visual Arts, Inc.   Both women are active artists and volunteers in their communities.

Janice Cohen pursued her interest in photography, watercolor painting, and collage full time since leaving her teaching position in MA.   She tells The Rickie Report, “It has given me joy to be able to create in these fields, continue my education and widen my horizons. Currently I am working in watercolor, acrylic, mixed media collage as well as photography and digital photography. “

Janice Cohen’s “Eight in a Row”

Cohen’s current work combines photography with collage based on the texture and change of inanimate materials as well as living things in nature.   Through her art, she says, “I try to show that there is beauty in the simplest of forms found in nature as well as in the creations of man.  It is my intention to show that we should appreciate the world around us, by observing in the expected as well as the unexpected places.”

Janice Cohen’s “Patriotism”

“With my photography, I usually create my work around a theme, delving into a topic from more than one point of view.  When I am satisfied that I have explored the subject thoroughly, I will move on and pick another subject. I print all my photography on an archival Epson Ink Jet Printer, which allows me to control the  work until the very end product and produces an archival print. “

 

Janice Cohen’s “Turmoil”

Janice Cohen has served as President of Women in the Visual Arts, worked on shows and been co-chair of  WITVA’s Annual Installation Luncheon for several years.  She has also been a judge for The Delray Affair as well as for several camera clubs.  She is a member of The National Association of Women Artists (NAWA) where she serves as scholarship chair of the Florida Chapter and co-chair of this year’s show at the Armory Art Center. You can contact Janice at  Jcac1197@aol.com  and see more of her work at  www.NAWAFL.com  on Artist Member’s Portfolios. 

 

 

Harriet Waldman’s “Quebec Oriental Bridge”

Harriet Waldman studied art in New York at many workshops and with the Art League of Long Island and Nassau County Museum of Art.  She also studied at Long Island University. In Florida, Harriet continued to study at the Boca Museum School and with various teachers.

Harriet Waldman’s “Boys on the Rocks, Maine”

 

She tells The Rickie Report, “Throughout my business career I used my art skills to produce a large mail order catalog for the Roslyn Nursery, a retailer of unusual plants. I also taught calligraphy and designed party decorations and invitations. Since my retirement, I have concentrated on painting in pastels and watercolor.”

 

Harriet Waldman’s “Beach Toys, Maine”

Harriet continues to  show her work through WITVA and the Suburban Art League in Woodbury, NY.

 

These women will be honored at the 24th Annual WITVA Luncheon, Installing the new Officers for 2013-2014 and honoring the College Scholarship winners.  WITVA also honors their volunteers by awarding Certificates of Appreciation to thank members who have contributed many hours during this past year.

The Volunteer of the Year will be awarded to Shirley Gelfand who has worn many “hats” as a member.  The Lifetime Achievement Award honoree is Bobbie Galex, the founder of the HOSPITALART Program and has been instrumental in all aspects of the organization, as well as being an award winning artist since 1999.

 WITVA awards annual scholarships to worthy, talented students attending local universities. This year we will award $20,500.00 to six women from FAU and FIU.

 

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS:

Misoo Filan: Mixed Media/Sumi Ink and Acrylic Paint. Winner of the  Velia Sweet Scholarship Award

 Kandi Lopez: Portrait Oil Painter and Art of Architecture. Winner of the Peter Salvatore Scholarship Award and the WITVA Graduate Scholarship Award

 

 

 Linda Behar: Techniques of Printing and Installation Work/ Art in Public Places. Winner of Velia Sweet Scholarship Award and WITVA Graduate Scholarship Award

 

Kristen O’Neill: Photography- Exploring Native American Culture. Winner of the Betty McDonald and Laura McCutcheon Scholarship Award

 

 

Jeanie Giebel: Ceramics/India Ink on Photographic Images. Winner of Lois and Joe Whelan Scholarship Award Winner

 

Yasmin Khalaf: Oil Painter/ Simplicity in Everyday Objects. Winner of $2,000. WITVA Graduate Scholarship Award

Rena Blades

Rena Blades, President and CEO of the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County

will be the keynote speaker at the 

ANNUAL WITVA SPRING CELEBRATION OF HIGH SCHOOL ART

The following students have all won awards of $500 or more.  

 

The Presidents Awards Winner: 

Jaimin Liu – grade 12 -Tootsie Pop Dress - Multi-media/2D

West Boca High School, Teacher – Susan Feldmann

 

The Irving B Kahn Foundation Scholarship winners: 

Carl Amritt – grade 12 - Siamese Me, 2D - Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts – Teacher - Peter Stodolak

Christina Philipp grade 12 - Self Portrait,Graphite/2D - Spanish River High School – Teacher  Katia Martinez -
Jennifer Weitzel – grade 12 - Killer Cow,Watercolor pencil & ink/2D – Spanish River High School – Teacher - Katia Martinez
Katlyn Lowder – grade 12 - Ball of Cats,Pencil – Royal Palm Beach High School – Teacher - Janet Stanton
Peter Dobrowski – grade 12 - Utopia, Multi-media/2D – Teacher  - Susan Feldmann

 

Top Winners Lynn Travis Stender Art Awards:

Dominque Davis – grade 12 - Rose, Metal Sculpture/3D Jewelry – Park Vista High School – Teacher - Bernie George
Marie Gesellschap – grade 12 - Pamilya, 2D - Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts – Teacher - Peter Stodolak
Melanie Duran – grade 11 - Untitled, 2D - Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts – Teacher - Peter Stodolak
David Nitz - 12 - Awakening, Photography – Lake Worth High School - Brent Bludworth
Nicole Dykes – grade 11 - Giraffe, Ceramics/3D – Jupiter High School – Teacher - Brian Kovachik
Colleen Holland – grade 12 - Saddle Up, Charcoal – Royal Palm Beach High School – Teacher - Janet Stanton
Acquille Dunkley -grade 12 - Collision, Photography - Royal Palm Beach High School – Teacher - Cindy Oakes
Mar Dominguez – grade 12 - Marcela memories and Mexico, Oil Paint/2D – Atlantic High School – Teacher - Elaine Stecker
Lia Montes de Oca – grade 12 - Jerry Hsu, Acrylic – Park Vista High School – Teacher -
Bernie George
Elizabeth Morales – grade 12 - Not in Kansas Anymore, Graphite & prismacolor/2D - West Boca High School, Teacher – Susan Feldmann

 

 

 

WITVA  CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

1) LOLA LICHMAN

 

 STUDIO SESSIONS:

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS 1 – 5 PM

COME TO PAINT, GET INTENSIVE INSTRUCTION OR AN OCCASIONAL CRITIQUE.

FROM BEGINNERS TO THOSE WHO NEED A SPACE TO WORK TRY NEW MEDIUMS WITH THE HELP OF AN EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTOR

LEARN THE SECRETS OF COLOR MIXING & PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING.  SET YOURSELF FREE!  $100 PER MONTH FOR BOTH DAYS CALL 561 394-6081 TO REGISTER

 2) MICHAEL GRABER

3)    JEWELRY JUST FOR FUN

A Jewelry Class by  Phyllis C Annunziato

Thursdays 1 – 4 PM 

  $25.00 per Session – $115.00/5 sessions

At the WITVA Art Center     2960 NW Boca Raton Blvd #6      Boca Raton, FL. 33431

Experiment with many creative aspects of making jewelry, and. hopefully open your mind to new ideas.  The pieces that you created cannot be made by a machine, or found in a jewelry store or book. I will bring tools with me that will help achieve this, such as dowels, hammers and pliers, saws, etc.

I will supply Brass, Copper, NU-Gold (Silver may be purchased if desired).     If beads are desired student should bring them and/or anything they would like to include in the jewelry. BEADS AND STONES WILL BE AVAILABLE for purchase.

Please call: 561 504-9143     Send check to: Phyllis C. Annunziato, 2628 NW 64th Place   Boca Raton  Florida 33496 

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LIMITED TO 6 STUDENTS

For more information about WITVA:

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561-537-0291

OSGS (Ortiz-Smykla | Gallery-Studio announces the first of a lecture series titled BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair – Lecture Series).  The Rickie Report  thinks this is a terrific way to begin a Saturday evening in the Northwood neighborhood!  Instead of bringing your chair to the beach, bring it to the gallery.  Painter and sculptor, John Rachell will give you the inside scoop about his art work  and then after browsing the gallery, you can wander off to any of the various restaurants in the area for a bite to eat!

 Saturday, April 13, 2013

You’re invited

  BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair)

 Lecture Series

5 pm – 7 pm

Ortiz-Smykla | Gallery-Studio

Meet Painter and Sculptor, John Rachell

500 Northwood  Village  West Palm Beach, FL

Welcome to OSGS Gallery’s first of 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.

This month we will be featuring local artist John Rachell an accomplished painter and sculpture.  Nature is his Inspiration.  For John Rachell, gardens have long represented peaceful havens for people. They offer to become a place like no other, a place of solitude and company, a place that ceaselessly changes but continues to remain itself. Gardens have inspired the creative energy of artist John Rachell (johnrachell.com) to connect with nature and Spirit.

These connections are evident in John’s work. Still it amazes us that a few years ago he woke up one morning and discovered that his right arm was numb. When he got out of bed, he realized that his right leg couldn’t hold him up. He had a stroke, and for a time he ended up loosing the use of his right arm and leg.

Garden, May 16, 2012

For some people that might have felt tragic, and especially for a professional artist, but John saw this hurdle as a gift, and he tells us ”Life is so marvelous that no matter what the limitations are you can expand other manifestations of spirit.” He uses his left hand to paint while the right hand recovers strength. On his website, one can enjoy the work ”Art of the Stroke”. Though more impressionistic than his exquisitely detailed style, it radiates the same warmth.

Garden, August 19, 2012

John studied art locally in the 70s with Fred George, a local jeweler/sculptor and drawing and painting with Rueben Hale at Palm Beach Junior College. He furthered his art education attending the School of the Art Institute of Chicago working with artist Ted Halkin, Steve Miller, Jim Zanzi, Ray Martin, Karen Savage and Eldon Danhausen. The same year he graduated the Art Institute he was in the 1977 Fulbright Competition Exhibition at the United Nations Plaza in New York City.

Garden, September 14, 2012

Since then, he has exhibited his work in a number of venues in both Florida and Illinois. Currently, John’s work can be seen at OSGS Gallery on Northwood Road in West Palm Beach; Capital Guardian Wealth Management Offices, West Palm Beach; Bruce Webber Gallery, Lake Worth; William Wright Collection, Lake Worth; Van Michaels Collectibles, West Palm Beach; The White Penguin Collection, Tequesta and Ford Fine Art, Delray Beach.

OSGS is located in the heart of Northwood Village at 500 Northwood Rd. (corner of Spruce and Northwood Rd.).  Visit us April 13th, Saturday evening from 5pm-7pm.  This a great opportunity to hear from a talented local artist and then to stroll through the Village to learn more about what Northwood has to offer.  With wonderful shops and restaurants, you will enjoy the evening.

For more information about OSGS or this program, contact: Evelyn Ortiz Smykla & Jonathon Ortiz-Smykla  OSGS Ortiz-Smykla|Gallery-Studio  p: 561-833-2223  e: OSGSart@hotmail.com www.OSGSart.com  or Find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/OSGSart

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 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

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 can’t wait!  So many places to go and so much to see and do!  The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County announces Spring festivals galore!

Cultural Council of Palm Beach County announces Spring festivals galore!

Outdoor Festivals wrapped in arts and culture abound in Palm Beach County

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County invites you to enjoy the beautiful outdoors at a variety of arts and cultural festivals held all over the county all Spring long!

Check out events on tap, visit websites, and even purchase tickets by visiting: http://artscalendar.com/thepalmbeaches. Visit the Cultural Council’s Cultural Information Center in its headquarters building, 601 Lake Ave., in Lake Worth, to use its interactive, touch-screen Explore Board to peruse arts and cultural venues; pick up brochures, event calendars, maps, the Winter issue of art&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 all over the county. 

Spring is the perfect time of year to experience an array of exciting, outdoor arts and cultural festivals taking place in April and May all over Palm Beach County. With a colorful and diverse variety of activities, offerings, and fun, there’s sure to be something for visitors of varying age, taste, and budget. 

On the South end of Palm Beach County, visitors can enjoy the 51^st annual Delray Affair, taking place April 5 – April 7 in Downtown Delray Beach, named “Most Fun Small Town in America” by Rand McNally’s Annual Best of the Road contest. Nicknamed the “Greatest Show under the Sun”, the Delray Affair is the largest arts & craft festival in the Southeast United States. The free event takes place along the palm tree lined downtown streets of Delray Beach and stretches 12 city blocks from the Intracoastal to N.W. 2nd Avenue and two city parks.

In the county’s central corridor, get ready for three days of Reggae music with Reggae Fest, taking place in Downtown Lake Worth April 12 – 14.  Now, in its 15th year, the Annual Lake Worth Reggae Fest features some of the best national and regional talent in the world! This year’s festive lineup includes Dirty Heads and the international reggae superstars Third World. Tickets $10 in advance to $15. Weekend passes available. 

The week of April 4 – 11 is for film enthusiasts of various genres when the 18^th annual Palm Beach International Film Festival comes to a city near you in Palm Beach County. The festival kicks off at 7 p.m. on April 4, with its Opening Night Film & Party – Decoding Annie Parker at Muvico Parisian @ CityPlace, in West Palm Beach. Following the screening, `Opening Night’ festivities continue as guests board trolleys to the luxurious rooftop of Two City Plaza for cocktails and a sampling of delicacies from our culinary partners. $75 film and party with advance reservations required; $30 film only. The festival boasts an exciting and diverse program, with screenings taking place in theaters and venues all over the county.  Participating venues include: Downtown in the Gardens’ Frank Theatres CineBowl & Grille, in Palm Beach Gardens; the Lake Worth Playhouse Stonzek Theatre, in Lake Worth; and, DeBilzan Gallery, in Delray Beach. Prices vary; student and senior discounts are available.

Jupiter, situated in the north end of the county, is home to the 2^nd annual Jupiter Seafood Festival, scheduled to take place April 6 – April 7 at Abacoa Town Center from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday, and until 8 p.m. on Sunday. Musical performances by the Moska Project, The Marshall Tucker Band and the Ultimate Journey Tribute Band, to name a few,  will provide live, family-friendly entertainment! Fresh local seafood, children’s activities and nautical vendors will all participate to make this an exciting weekend festival. Tickets $10; children under 12 are free.

Just south of Jupiter is Juno Beach, the home of the Loggerhead Marine Life Center and host of the 10th annual TurtleFest celebration scheduled to take place on April 13th from  10 a.m. – 6 p.m. This day-long event provides an exciting opportunity to support conservation efforts and educational programs about being green! Enjoy close encounters with threatened sea turtles, live music from bands such as The Resolvers and Making Faces, environmental themed artwork, and much more!  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 festivals and other arts and cultural offerings in Palm Beach County, visit the Cultural Council’s Arts Calendar at:  http://artscalendar.com/thepalmbeaches

Wrapping up the Spring Festival Season is Florida’s largest waterfront music and arts festival: SunFest 2013. Go where music meets the waterfront for this annual festival from May 1 – May 5. This year’s thrilling musical line-up includes: Train, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Offspring, The Black Crowes, and Ed Sheeran – and that’s just a start! The five-day festival offers something for all ages. The BB&T Juried Fine Art & Craft show features the work of more than 130 national artists.

Their works include jewelry, painting, pottery & ceramics, photography, sculpture, wood, arts and crafts, and more. Artist demonstrations will be offered Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the Artist Demonstration Booth. SunFest visitors won’t want to miss one of the most talked about events of the festival: The Verizon Wireless Fireworks Show Sunday, May 5 at 9 p.m. SunFest hosts one of the largest fireworks shows on the East Coast, and will light up the night sky on Sunday, May 5 at 9 p.m. Pre-sale for one-day adult passes start at $30. Multiple-day passes, group pricing, and discounts for seniors and kids are also available. 

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. The Cultural Council’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: 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.

The Rickie Report is pleased to announce that Amy Reshefsky has opened her own gallery in Artists Alley in Delray Beach, FL.  She is inviting the public to a special Open House on April 5 & 6th.  Recently interviewed on CBS News Channel 12, we hope you will stop by to meet Amy and see the wide variety of her work!

Painting on Reclaimed Wood

Painting on Glass

ARTISTS ALLEY MAP

To contact Amy at the Gallery: 561-330-4712  or in Canada: 819-681-6769  or her Cell:  561-289-4542 or visit her website at: www.amyreshefsky.com  or amyreshefsky@gmail.com  or visit her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/TheArtofAmyReshefsky

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