Palm Room Room Art Gallery & Boutique Features Artists Talk On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 In Stuart. Meet The Artists, Enjoy The Exhibit, Shop The Boutique

The Martin Artisans Guild invites you to “Tropical Temptations” an exhibit at The Palm Room Art Gallery and Artisans Boutique located in Stuart’s Harbour Bay Plaza. Get to know the people behind the art on Wednesday, June 7, at a “Meet the Artists” event.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

 

 

 

Palm     Room     Art     Gallery    &    Artisans    Boutique

 

“Tropical      Temptations”

MEET  THE  ARTISTS  

Wednesday June 7

4-6 PM  

Fabulous Hors d’oeuvres

 

 

 

Gallery Hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays from Noon to 6 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 3746 SE Ocean Blvd.  Stuart, FL

 Sewall’s Point in Harbour Bay Plaza (east end of the Plaza, near Stringers Tavern & Oyster Bar)

 

 

 

 

The    Talented    Artists :

 

 

  • Billie Jo Thomson

  • Caryl Pomales

  • Dot Galfond

  • Glen Allen

  • James J. DeMartis

  • Jane Lawton Baldridge

  • Janis Clary “O”

  • Kimberly D Beltrame

  • Lynn Morgan

  • Mallo Bisset

  • Suzan Allen

 

 

For more information, visit www.martinartisansguild.org.

 

 

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Judi & Allan Schuman Museum Gallery Showcases Exhibit “Collaboration & Diversity” Featuring Ann Schwartz’ And Don Schwartz’ Mixed Media, Collage, And Wildlife Photography At Levis JCC In Boca Raton. Opening Reception Is Sunday, June 4, 2023

The Judi & Allan Schuman Museum Gallery at the Adolph & Rose Levis JCC in Boca Raton, FL will feature an artistic duo with “Collaboration & Diversity”.  Artists, Ann Schwartz and Don Schwartz keep creativity as a central part of their lives.  We are the lucky ones because this multi-talented couple share their artistry with us!  This exhibit showcases Ann’s Mixed Media and Collage as well as Don’s Wildlife Photography!   The Opening Reception takes place on Sunday, June 4, 2023 and the public is invited to visit the Gallery during regular JCC hours.  Please RSVP to this Free event. The Rickie Report shares the details and some wonder-filled sneak peeks!

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEVIS JCC SANDLER CENTER | 561-558-2520

JUDI & ALLAN SCHUMAN MUSEUM GALLERY | 561-558-2504

21050 95th Avenue S., Boca Raton, FL

 

levisjcc.org/art

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPENING     RECEPTION:

 

 

SUNDAY,  JUNE 4, 2023

1  –  3   PM

 

Admission and Parking Is Free

 

 Please RSVP: 561.558.2520

 

 

 

 

 

“It’s Summertime” by Ann Schwartz

 

 

Ann Schwartz tells The Rickie Report, “I received my B.A. from the University of Florida. I married and moved to New Jersey to teach, I was always painting and exhibiting my art in my free time. My husband, Don, and I moved back to Florida in 1997. I joined Women in The Visual Arts to meet other artists and became involved immediately on the Board. I worked my way up to become President for several years, as well as Exhibition Chair. I was also on the Board of the Boca Raton Museum of Art’s Artist Guild and served as interim-President”.

 

 

 

In 2003, Ann became a Destination Lecturer on ancient and contemporary art on cruise ships, and conducted hands-on art and design workshops on over 95 sailings.  She shares, “I balanced selling homes, exhibiting and selling art and winning awards, and doing over 450 lectures and workshops for 17 years until Covid put me at lockdown. I made one of my guest rooms an art studio and began to create acrylic collages by cutting up magazine papers with tiny scissors and a magnifying light”.

 

 

 

Ann has participated in over 100 group exhibitions, and was delighted to win “First Place” for her collage “Contemplation” at the Lighthouse Center for the Arts in their exhibit “The Art of 16 Associations”. She tells us, ” I am most proud of the three exhibitions I did as collaborations with my husband who took up photography when he retired. We were selected to represent the United States at the Farindola International Art Festival in Italy with 8 other artists from around the world. I conducted collage workshops with the children even though they spoke very little English, and I a little Italian. We managed to succeed.  I was also selected as a member of the National Association Of Women Artists and belong to the Florida Chapter”.

 

 

 

 

“Dance of Dreams” by Ann Schwartz

 

 

 

 

“I thank my husband of 58 years who always supported my efforts and the changes in my art world, who carried my work to exhibitions, mounted my sculptures, photographed and framed my art, and applauded my success every time I won an award or sold an artwork! I am delighted my art can be found in collections in England, Italy, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Missouri and Florida.  I am pleased once again to do an exhibit with my husband, Don, and show the art and photos that we created over the past several years”.

 

 

 

 

“Barrel Owls” by Don Schwartz

 

 

 

 

Don Schwartz was born in Brooklyn.  He created and assembled counting and measuring instruments for the textile, carpet, wire and ribbon industries for Trumeter Company for 49.5 years.  He tells The Rickie Report, “Since happily retiring nearly 13 years ago, I have been enjoying working on various projects.   I have always worked with wood starting with building a rotating louvered wall in our studio apartment when just married almost 59 years ago.  When my wife Ann and I moved to our first home in New Jersey, I even built an enclosed deck.  After I discovered a supplier of exotic woods I began to create wooden clocks for gifts to family, then building tables, and other objects.  I also made computer desks designed as sports themes for my grandsons with baseball bats for legs. I starting working on creating wooden guitar sculptures even though they don’t play music”. 

 

 

Don is a member of the Palm Beach County Wood Turners. He shares, “It’s fun to work in wood. Think about what you are going to do twice, and cut once.  When we ran out of space in the house, I started creating people playing musical instruments, even a string quartet, out of PVC plumbing pipes that could go outside”.

 

 

 

 

“Pelicans , Reflections” by Don Schwartz

 

 

 

When Covid hit, Don concentrated on his photography with a Canon point and shoot camera.  “I spent my days at Loxahatchee National Refuge, Green Cay and Wakodahatchee Wetlands observing the wildlife. It was a great pleasure watching for baby alligators, owlets, and even raccoons”.

 

 

 

 

For more information about this exhibit, please visit:

 annschwartzstudio.com

 

 

 

To learn more about Ann’s artistic journey, enjoy this video

https://youtu.be/Is_HMUnzTUY   

 

 

 

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Gallery 14 Presents “Crystal Jubilee 15th Anniversary Celebration” With Summer Gallery Hours And First Friday Gallery Strolls On June 2, July 7, August 4, And September 1.

Gallery 14 continues their celebratory15th Anniversary Season with a 4-month summer show, “CRYSTAL JUBILEE INVITATIONAL: A Special Anniversary Celebration.  This exhibit runs from June 1st through September 2nd, and will have four receptions: June 2, July 7, August 4 and September 1, all in tandem with the summer First Friday Gallery Strolls.  Gallery 14 delights in bringing you this highly competitive juried summer exhibit, featuring work by artists near and far who have been inspired to creatively interpret the Crystal Jubilee theme.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks!

 

 

 

 

1911 14th Avenue    Vero Beach, FL. 

Phone: 772 562-5525.  Visit:  www.gallery14verobeach.com

 

 

 

 

Gallery  14   Presents

 

 

 

 “CRYSTAL  JUBILEE

15th  Anniversary   Celebration”

Summer  of  2023  Juried  Exhibit

 

 

 

 

 

FIRST   FRIDAY   GALLERY  

STROLL/RECEPTIONS

 

 

  FRIDAYS: June 2 – July 7 – August 4 – September 1

 

 

5 – 8  PM

 

 

 

 

 “Fascinator Sculpture” by Anita Prentice and Ginny Piech Street

 

 

 

 

SUMMER    GALLERY    HOURS:

 

June/July: 

11-4  Thursday/Friday;    11-3 Sat;   or   by   APPOINTMENT

 

 

Closed August and September except for the First Friday Gallery Strolls AND open by appointment.

Phone 772-562-5525

 

 

Visit  www.gallery14verobeach.com, ,on Facebook and Instagram.

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“From The Heart” by Lynn Morgan

 

 

 

 

Gallery 14 delights in bringing you this highly competitive juried summer exhibit, featuring work by artists near and far who have been inspired to creatively interpret the Crystal Jubilee theme. 

 

 

 

 

“Cascade in Glass” by Dot Galfond

 

 

 

 

 

Gallery 14 proudly celebrates fifteen years as a notable presence in the Historic Downtown Arts District of Vero Beach, Florida. Owned and operated by eight artists, the gallery exhibits work of distinguished emerging artists as well as those already established in the region and beyond.

 

 

 

 

 

“The Magic Bus” by Caroline Frederickson

 

 

Gallery 14 offers an exceptional selection of art in oil, acrylic, watercolor, collage, mixed media, jewelry, sculpture and photography. We encourage your thoughts on art in the modern world. We offer you a place to visit that will awaken your inner creativity and give you the experience of finding your individual tastes.

 

 

 

MEET     THE     ARTISTS:

 

 

 

Jane Baldridge

Jen Berlin

Deborah Bottorff

May Brandt

Judy Burgarella

Judy Caldwell

Muci Clemens

Allie Comer

Came De Mario

Melanie Denison

Reed Dixon

Suzanne Fox

Caroline Frederiksen

Dot Galfond

Elise Geary

Carla Golembe

Mitch Gubnitsky

Dorothy Hudson

Jessica Karam

Amanda Leshko

Mia Lindberg

Ellen Lindner

Stephanie Lovallo

Pam Maschal

Gary Michaels

Susan Miller

Lynn Morgan

Nannette Nielson

Ginny Piech Street

Caryl Pomales

Anita Prentice

Susan Rienzo

Michael Robinson

Jacquelyn Roesch-Sanchez

Esta Rubin

Mark San Souci

Carol Staub

Janet Kipp Tribus

Jennifer Wallens

Quentin Walter

Chet S Wanciewicz

Laura Kay Whiticar Darvill

Mark Wygonik

Jinhyu Xu

Marcella Zanetti

Jo ZaZa

 

 

 

 

Featured  throughout  the  year  at  Gallery  14:

Edgardo Abello

Lila Blakeslee

Barbara du Pont

Barbara Landry

Mary Ann Hall

George Pillorgé

Deborah Morrell Polackwich

Dorothy Napp Schindel

Walford Campbell

Joan Earnhart

Terry Green

Viola Pace Knudsen

Mia Lindberg

Francis Mesaros

Michael Robinson

Carol Staub

Artist-sales associate Jo Zaza    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open summer hours: June and July:  Thurs/Friday 11-4pm and Sat 11-3pm.  Closed August and September except for the First Friday Gallery Strolls AND open by appointment. Phone 772-562-5525. Visit us at www.gallery14verobeach.com, as well as on Facebook and Instagram.

 

 

 

About Gallery 14:

Gallery 14 is located at 1911 14th Avenue in the Downtown, Historic Arts District of Vero Beach.  Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 – 5 and Saturday 10 – 4.  Closed Sunday and Monday OR open by appointment.

Phone:772 562-5525.  Visit us at  www.facebook.com/gallery14verobeach

FaceBook:  https://www.fb.com/gallery14verobeach

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gallery14verobeach

 

 

For more details please call  :772 562-5525

or Email: dnschindel@gmail.com

 

 

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Pompano Beach’s Old Town Untapped Summer Sizzle Kicks Off With Fin Exhibition Featuring Artists In Residence Plus Music By Girlfriend Material On Friday, June 2, 2023

The City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department’s Old Town Untapped Summer Sizzle Kicks Off with Fin Exhibition featuring Artists in Residence Final Exhibition Event and Music by Girlfriend Material on Friday, June 2, 2023.  Meet this semester’s AiRs include Leonardo Montoya, Gregory Dirr, Kim Ferguson, Gerard Pastor, Shanna L. Woods, Darcy Roberts and Manzi Liu.  The Rickie Report shares the details!  The Exhibit will be on view through June 30, 2023.

 

 

 

 

 

POMPANO      BEACH      CULTURAL    AFFAIRS      

 

DEPARTMENT

 

 

 P  R  E  S  E  N  T  S:

 

 

 

Meet   The  AiR   Artists

 

Friday, June 2, 2023 

During Old Town Untapped

  5:30 pm

 

 

 

Visit www.pompanobeacharts.org for the latest updates!

 

 

 

 

 

This semester’s AiRs include Leonardo Montoya, Gregory Dirr, Kim Ferguson, Gerard Pastor, Shanna L. Woods, Darcy Roberts and Manzi Liu.

 

 

 

Pompano Beach Arts is thrilled to announce that we are launching Old Town Untapped Summer Sizzle. The June edition will feature Fin, the final group exhibition of our 2022-23 Artists in Residence (AiRs) program. This summer block party will showcase the residents’ artwork in the BaCA main gallery and will feature the band Girlfriend Material on the main outdoor stage. The fun kicks off on Friday, June 2 at 5:30 p.m.  Food trucks will be on site, but vendors will not be present. The exhibition will be on view until June 30, 2023. The rest of our Summer Sizzle lineup will be announced shortly.

 

 

 

 

 

“Old Town Untapped is back by popular demand,” said Ty Tabing, Director, Cultural Affairs Department. “When we announced we were taking the summer off, we were overwhelmed with requests to keep the party going! The Summer Sizzle version will have a smaller footprint, without the vendors, but will continue to feature the best live bands and art exhibitions. This summer, guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy the new South Kitchen and Bar and explore the new Old Town Backyard area behind BaCA.”

 

 

 

 

 

During the June event, guests will get to meet the outstanding artists who participated in the newly revamped AiRs program and view their latest works.  “Each of them brought something truly special to this initiative, sharing their unique talents and becoming part of the fabric of our arts community” continued Tabing.  “We are thrilled that they utilized this opportunity to advance their careers, and we look forward to the next phase of their success.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

As part of the residency, each artist was provided with a studio, allowing them to create in a dedicated space within an inspiring atmosphere. The participants advanced their public engagement skills through featured roles during Old Town Untapped events and by teaching arts workshops. The program also provided the artists with training in marketing, branding, and intellectual property rights; necessary skills to enhance their careers.

 

 

 

During June’s event, guests will be able to explore the beautiful creations of the AiRs while enjoying the high energy cover band, Girlfriend Material, who offers a wide range of genre-crossing music that will keep the party in high-gear!

 

 

 

About the City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department:

The mission of the Cultural Affairs Department is to provide cultural programming that includes visual arts, digital media, music, film, theater, dance and public art for the enjoyment and enrichment of residents and visitors to Pompano Beach, Broward County, and the greater South Florida area. The department programs and manages the City’s premiere cultural arts venues including the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, Ali Cultural Arts Center, Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, and the Blanche Ely House Museum. The department also oversees the City’s Public Art Program and the prestigious National Endowment for the Arts’ Our Town grant awarded to the Pompano Beach Crossroads place-making arts initiative.

 

 

 

 

Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA) is operated by the City of Pompano Beach’s Cultural Affairs Department (PBCAD) which annually seeks participants for its Artists in Residence Program (AiR). As part of this program, eight studios at BaCA are available to individual artists for a nine-month period from October – June. The 2023 -2024 residency will be available for application in April 2023. Through this residency, PBCAD strives to cultivate an environment where artists can craft their talents and enhance their experience through artistic development and experimentation. The residency’s structure is therefore left relatively open to cater to individuality, spontaneity and collaboration. BaCA should be considered a safe space where all art forms, intellectual and creative pursuits, methods of artistic investigation, and aesthetic inquiry are accepted, nurtured, and celebrated. A dynamic environment will be created through the AiR Program – one that appeals to onlookers and attracts locals and visitors alike to watch the creative process unfold and see the latest output.

 

 

https://www.pompanobeacharts.org/bailey/artists-in-residence

 

 

 

For more information:

 

Pompano Beach Cultural Center

50 W Atlantic Blvd Pompano Beach, FL 33060

954-545-7800 • ccpompano.org

 

 

Bailey Contemporary Arts Center

41 NE 1 Street Pompano Beach, FL 33060

954-786-7879 • baileyarts.org

 

Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department

50 W Atlantic Blvd Pompano Beach, FL 33060

954-545-7800 • pompanobeacharts.org

 

 

 

 

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Susan S. Buzzi’s “The Kindness Project” Multigenerational And Multidisciplinary Exhibit Opens At Tamarac Community Center On Saturday, May 27

Susan S. Buzzi of Tamarac, FL received an Individual Artist Grant from The Broward County Cultural Division to present “The Kindness Project”.  She and Dr. Jeff Pickens held an  intergenerational and multi-disciplinary community workshop, resulting in an art exhibit opening at the Tamarac Community Center on Saturday, May 27, 2023. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

“T h e      K i n d n e s s      P r o j e c t”

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

Opening   Reception:  

Saturday, May 27, 2023  

3:00 pm     Free admission

 

 

 

 

Tamarac   Community   Center

8601  W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac, FL. 

For information please call (954) 597-3620

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The goal of “The Kindness Project” is to promote wellness, mindfulness and empathy through art in Broward’s diverse communities 

 

 

 

Dr. Jeff Pickens, Commissioner Elvin Villalobos, District 3 of Tamarac, Susan S. Buzzi

 

 

Susan S. Buzzi tells The Rickie Report, ” My initial thoughts for this grant proposal first emerged, I suppose, sometime late in 2021 while I was completing an article for publication for the COVID Chronicles and also beginning a photo documentary “Looking Back – Moving Forward”. Ironically, amidst the health crisis and chaos, came focus and strength for me as I navigated the anxiety, economic challenges, sadness and media-driven hysteria we all faced”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buzzi goes on to explain, “The unnatural isolation transformed itself into an unexpected camaraderie through zoom meetings and classes; hence, the birth of the “The Kindness Project”.  The article, my documentary and this programming concentrates entirely on the absolute need for compassion, empathy and kindness in our world today.  The concept is so simple; yet essential to survive and thrive”. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The word clouds are comprised of responses from 4 age groups in the community when asked in an anonymous survey, “How do you describe kindness?”.  The results are interesting, similar in some cases, but above all, optimistic!

 

 

 

Word cloud by participants in workshop ages 16 – 20

 

 

 

 

As most now function in some form of normalcy post Pandemic, the impact, unfortunately, still lingers for some – both physically and psychologically.  Connecting with one another has become so important – for everyone … and it is certainly a pleasure for Buzzi to present this programming in her city of Tamarac and with her mentor Dr. Jeff Pickens during National Mental Health Awareness Month. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The exhibition will feature between 50 – 55 pieces completed by participants in the community workshop, Buzzi’s students at Atlantis Academy and her own artworks. 

 

 

 

 

 

Buzzi tells The Rickie Report, “I am so very proud of my students’ efforts and am hopeful that we can all learn to inspire each other, be present and be kind”.  

 

 

The bottom line – kindness never goes out of style and we can always share a smile!

 

 

 

For information about this event please call (954) 597-3620.

 

 

 

 

 

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Delray Beach Development Authority (DDA)Announces Immersive Exhibit “The World Of Water” At Cornell Art Museum. Open Now Through Sunday, June 25, 2023. Admission Is Free

The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) announces a new immersive exhibition at the Cornell Art Museum.The World of WATER” features 20 South Florida artists with 40 pieces of artwork and explores an artistic interpretation of mankind’s connection to water, touching on the environment, conservation and sustainability. The Exhibit is OPEN NOW through Sunday, June 25, 2023 and admission is Free.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cornell Art Museum

51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444

561-654-2220

 

 

Free Admission

On view NOW –  Sunday, June 25, 2023

 

 

“Bent Pipe Obstruction”by KX2 (Dana Kleinman and Ruth Avra)

 

 

 

 

This special immersive exhibition was curated by the DDA’s Cultural Arts Director, Marusca Gatto, in collaboration with Debby Coles-Dobay of Art Moves PB.

 

 

 

“Red” by Alicja Kabat

 

 

 

 

M E E T      T H E       A R T I S T S:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Besides “The World of WATER,” the Cornell Art Museum showcases the Surfing Florida Exhibition (through June 25, 2023), which highlights all of Florida’s rich surfing history through rare archive photographs, historic surfboards and curated local artwork.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Chesapeake Blue 2018” Hot blown glass and metal by Eli Cecil

 

 

 

A total of 40 pieces featuring textural elements in mixed media sculpture, installations, glass, digital and film photography, oil and watercolor paintings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Time for Reflection” by Andre Lopez Bermudez 

Sound Design by Fort Lauderdale’s Multidisciplinary artist Dave Rosenthal, founder of Desire Media Productions, invites guests to linger and hear the sound of water in an immersive experience.

 

 

https://downtowndelraybeach.com/listings/cornell-art-museum

About Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The DDA team is responsible for curating exhibitions, programs and events for the Cornell Art Museum and all other Old School Square campus facilities.  The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was established in 1971 with a mission to grow, strengthen, and enhance the economic vitality of Downtown Delray Beach. As an autonomous agency of the City, the Delray Beach DDA advocates, facilitates, plans, and executes business development, fosters business relations, helps with the planning of public and private projects, and markets the downtown district. The DDA is located at 350 SE 1st Street, Delray Beach, FL.

Learn more at https://downtowndelraybeach.com/

Follow updates on social media:

@DowntownDelray and @DelrayOldSchoolSquare

Cornell Art Museum: 561-654-2220

The DDA can be reached:  561-243-1077

 

 

 

 

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Kimberly Perry Is Taking The Art Gallery Experience To New Levels With Posh Design Studio In Delray Beach FL

Kimberly Perry’s foresight has created a gallery “go to” in the Delray Beach and Boca Raton area, when she opened POSH during the COVID pandemic!  As other galleries around the country closed, she not only opened a new one, engaged emerging artists and national artists, but thrived to expand to a larger space which is open 7 days a week.  The Rickie Report celebrates Kimberly’s vision and all that POSH offers.

 

 

 

 

Delray Marketplace       Suite # 104

9089 West Atlantic Ave.    Delray Beach, FL 33446

561.591.3680

Gallery Hours:  

Monday  through Thursday   11 am – 7 pm

Friday and Saturday  11 am – 8 pm

Sunday  Noon – 6 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kimberly Perry, Artist and Gallery owner of POSH

Kimberly Perry, wife of New York Knick’s General Manager Scott Perry, has created an art oasis to support emerging artists and art lovers, at the same time helping charitable organizations with their missions. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kimberly stepped out in faith to support her fellow artists and opened a 4,000 square foot gallery where she now represents over 50 talented and emerging artists with a wide range of art styles.  The local communities and visitors thoroughly enjoy and support this fun and contemporary art haven.  Especially during the pandemic, people were delighted to be able to enter a space that promoted beauty, vibrant colors, optimism, good energy, and a happy atmosphere.

 

 

 

 

Kimberly is not only the owner of the gallery, but she is an artist in her own right.  Trained by her father, DeVon Cunningham whose work is displayed in the Smithsonian Institute Portrait Gallery, Kimberly  knew at the early age of 5 that she wanted to pursue art as her career.  She specializes in ocean scenes, landscape, abstract and her beloved glass mosaic hearts.

 

 

Kimberly’s   message   to   aspiring   business   owners:

“Be   Encouraged” !

 

 

Kimberly tells The Rickie Report, “The business marketplace is flourishing for industry leaders that: work hard, think outside the box, use excellent financial planning, and offer outstanding customer relations”. She points to the most obvious question, “Can your product or service spread a little joy into your customer’s life”?

 

 

Posh Art Gallery is always looking for new artists to add to their collection.  

Email submissions to: Kimberly@PoshDdesignStudio.net

For more information please visit:

 

www.PoshDesignStudio.net

 

 

 

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Hobe Sound Mural #26 “Sunrise Spoonbills” Will Be Dedicated On Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Public Is Invited To Unveiling And To Meet The Artists

Hobe Sound Murals celebrates the unveiling of #26, “Sunrise Spoonbills” and invites the public to join in the celebration on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.  Congratulations to artists Brenda Leigh and Nadia Utto for beautifying buildings throughout Florida and the latest one at 9045 Bridge Road!  Enjoy pink drinks, appetizers, and meet the artists! The Audubon of Martin County will share some interesting ornithological facts for us bird lovers! See if you can find the hidden phrase of ‘Hobe Sound Local’!  The Rickie Report shares the details about this dedication and includes a map of the other murals.

 

 

 

 

 

Landmark ARTS Inc

non profit public art

Presents:

 

Hobe   Sound   Mural   #26

“Sunrise   Spoonbills”

9045 Bridge Road,  Hobe Sound, FL

 

 

 

 Mural Dedication:

 Wednesday, May 10th @ 5:30 PM 

 

Please join us for Pink Drinks & Appetizers:

The Artists – Brenda Leigh & Nadia Utto

The Audubon of Martin County – Executive Director Ray Klahne

Martin County Commissioner  – Harold Jenkins

Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency – Susan Kores and Jana Cox

Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce – CEO – Lainey Munich

 

 

Highlighting a nesting pair of roseate spoonbills, Hobe Sounds’ newest Mural “SUNRISE SPOONBILLS”, celebrates the splendor of these birds and our natural environment in a poetically elegant mural.

 

 

 

Mural #26 ” Sunrise Spoonbills” at 9045 Bridge Road  Hobe Sound, FL

 

 

 

 

 

This mural was painted by both the local artist, Nadia Utto of Urban Camouflage Arts Company, who spearheads the overall nonprofit Landmark Arts & its Hobe Sound Murals endeavor, along with Guest Artist, Brenda Leigh of Stuart, whose artistic specialty is exactly this kind of deft ability to transform spaces with sublime colors. Originally from Fort Lauderdale, she studied in California and spent many years in both the Virgin Islands and Hawaii honing her mural skills. Recently featured in the Stuart Magazine as an important local artist, having painted 22 public murals in that area. In addition, she is a mosaic public artist and a teaching artist, working to inspire others to find their own voice through their art. Brenda was also an artist on HSM#10 “A Taste of the Tropics” at Taste Restaurant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As part of the vision for historic Hobe Sound, the Community Redevelopment Agency in Hobe Sound partnered with Urban Camouflage Arts Company to refresh existing murals and create new artwork in May of 2021. To date, the project provided the restoration of six murals located in the Hobe Sound CRA and the creation of this gorgeous addition on our beautiful new Bridge Road corridor.” Building owners, Pat & Mike Keeler restored the building and wanted a replacement of HSM#5 – “Home Sweet Home” – painted in 2009 by the project and the Hobe Sound Art League Guest Artists in a trompe l’oeil style which featured a fake window with lace curtains, painted shutters, window flower boxes and ornate ironwork. Although sad to see that one go, this is an example of how change can indeed be refreshing & positive.

 

 

 

 

 

The Hobe Sound Murals Project first began transforming the town with creative murals in 2009, with the mission of “Creating an outdoor gallery of beautiful walls, honoring our past history, present vitality and future promise”. It is part of the non-profit organization – Landmark Arts, Inc., with its overview mission of “Creating Community Culture”. Now, 14 years later, 26 unique murals have been completed along Bridge Road, Dixie & Federal Highways and Banner Lake Park with the support from building owners & tenants, general public and the efforts of over 50 regional artists & 100 community members.

 

 

 

 

 

For more information,  contact project coordinator Nadia Utto:  561-762-9202

nadiautto@comcast.net    www.landmarkarts.us

Contact the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce

772-546-4724 for more information on upcoming scheduled tours.

 

 

 

 

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Wellington Art Society Presents Art Scholarship Recipients At Wednesday, May 10 Meeting. Public Is Welcome To Network With The Artists And Learn More About WAS

The Wellington Art Society will present its Art Scholarships to Isabella Mayman, Stella Martinelli, and Jakira Julbe on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.  The public is invited to meet these rising star creatives as well as the members of  WAS.  The meeting and presentation will take place at the Wellington Community Center.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Is Invited To

 

Wellington Art Society Meeting

 

Wednesday,  May 10, 2023

 

5:30 pm

 

 

 

Wellington  Community  Center

 

 

 

12150 Forest Hill Blvd.   Wellington, FL

 

 

 

PRESENTING:  

2023    ART   SCHOLARSHIP   WINNERS

 

 

 

Open to members and non-members

 

 

 

For more information contact: Laura Jaffe, presidentofwas@gmail.com

 

 COVID-19 protocols will be observed. 

 

 

 

“Biodiversity” by Stella Martinelli

 

 

 

The students who will be receiving scholarships this year are Isabella Mayman of Fusion Academy, Stella Martinelli of G-Star School of the Arts, and Jakira Julbe of Royal Palm Beach High School. The scholarships will be presented by WAS Scholarship Chair, Barry Stefan. Each scholarship recipient will display their artwork and share their process, as well as their future plans.

 

 

 

 

“The Foreteller” by Jakira Julbe

 

 

 

The Wellington Art Society (WAS) has been supporting the advancement of the arts in the Palm Beach County community since 1981 with the intent to encourage young artists to pursue careers in the fine arts, provide programming that expands art in public places, and make art accessible within the community daily.

 

 

 

 

 

“Little Red” by Isabella Mayman

 

 

 

The WAS Scholarship Program was established in 2001 to provide scholarships to talented young artists for art related College and University expenses and tuition costs.  Over the past twenty-two years, WAS has awarded over $120,000 in scholarships to some of the brightest and most creative students within our community. Past recipients of the WAS Scholarship have gone on to become educators, illustrators, authors, curators, artistic directors, professional artists and art advocates.

 

 

 

 

 

 

To support the Scholarship Program, WAS relies solely upon money raised from donations, membership dues, monthly raffles, artist exhibitions, municipal art shows, and commissions. Help support the WAS Scholarship Program with a tax deductible donation on its website: www.WellingtonArtSociety.org.   

 

 

 

 

 

The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization in its 41st year. It is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their artwork in local galleries, interact with other artists and serve the community through their art. For further information about the Wellington Art Society, please visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org

 

 

 

 

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Susan S. Buzzi’s “The Kindness Project” Offers Community Workshop For All Ages Plus Art Exhibit In Tamarac Thanks To Artist Grant From Broward County Cultural Division

Susan S. Buzzi of Tamarac, FL has received an Individual Artist Grant from The Broward County Cultural Division to present “The Kindness Project”.  This intergenerational and multi-disciplinary program, promotes empathy, mindfulness and wellness through art as Broward’s diverse communities reflect three years post COVID.  A Free Community Workshop for all ages takes place on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Tamarac Community Center.  The art exhibit’s Opening Reception is Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the same location.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

“T h e      K i n d n e s s      P r o j e c t”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tamarac   Community   Center

8601  W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac, FL. 

For information please call (954) 597-3620

 

 

Susan S. Buzzi is a coach practitioner and arts educator who uses expressive therapies such as music, visual art and writing with her work.  “It is essential that after 3 years post COVID, we all move in positive directions – both mentally and physically – resume good, healthy lifestyles, to socialize and connect again.  The effects from the Pandemic were staggering for everyone; and realistically, we still face serious residuals”, states Buzzi.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collaborating with Dr. Jeffrey Pickens Ph.D., professor of psychology, author and human development expert, they’ll facilitate a Free Community Workshop on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 3:30 pm at Tamarac Community Center which will consist of a series of art-related activities for all ages.  All supplies will be provided. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Participants will have an opportunity to exhibit completed works for the exhibition which will open during National Mental Health Awareness Month.  The exhibit will also include Buzzi’s photography with accompanying inspirational quotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As the art instructor for Atlantis Academies Coral Springs, Buzzi explains, ” I sometimes utilize expressive therapies which include not only the visual arts, but music and journaling. These techniques are integrated to further enhance the creative experience by reducing stress, relieving depression and anxiety; all while encouraging relaxation, confidence and productivity for the students“.

 

 

Word clouds will be created for the exhibit based on the workshop responses

 

 

Buzzi adds, “The actual process of creating art also builds self-image, purpose and provides a unique outlet for communication. When we share, acknowledge each other, show appreciation and listen … we empathize. Considerable research has shown that identifying and understanding emotions – both one’s own as well as those of others – can help build and strengthen relationships, defuse conflict and improve overall lifestyle satisfaction, good health and wellness”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Several examples of “tats” (Thematic Apperception Tests – also known as Picture Interpretation Technique) which will be utilized in the May 11th Community Workshop describing emotions and feelings. Participants will view a series of familiar images and select the best emotion or feeling representing the work. The Community Workshop will be facilitated by Susan S. Buzzi and collaborator Dr. Jeffrey Pickens, Professor of Psychology. Additional Workshop activities for participants will include collage making, bookmarks and coloring. The Workshop is open to all ages.

 

 

 

 

 

For information about these  events please call (954) 597-3620.

 

 

 

 

 

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