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New Exhibit at Palm Beach International Airport: Did You Know Art is For Sale?
There will be a PUBLIC RECEPTION to honor artists whose work has been chosen for exhibit at the Palm Beach International Airport. “Art in Public Places” gives local artists an opportunity for their artistry to be seen by travelers, employees and greeters. What a fabulous way to welcome people to Palm Beach County! The Rickie Report urges you to slow down and take a look as you walk through the airport. On September 17th, the public is invited to view notable works of photography, painting and mixed media by twenty of Palm Beach County’s finest emerging and professional artists. This is a unique and FREE opportunity to interact with the artists while they share stories about their works and cultural inspirations. More details and a sneak peek are in this article and remember – Art at the Airport is for sale!
Palm Beach County’s
Art in Public Places
Invites You To
Meet the Artists
Wednesday, September 17th
5:30 – 7 pm
Palm Beach International Airport
Level 2
The exhibition runs through October 8th
Priscilla A. Taylor, Mayor and Paulette Burdick, Vice Mayor join the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Hal R. Valeche, Shelley Vana, Steven L. Abrams, Mary Lou Berger, Jess R. Santamaria and County Administrator Robert Weisman, P.E. in congratulating all of the exhibiting artists.
After a life-changing trip to China in 2005 Boca Raton photographer Nancy Brown focused her lens on the country and its people. “Horsemen in Inner Mongolia” emerges from Brown’s desire to share her love of China with the local community.
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On September 17, from 5:30-7:00pm the public is invited to view notable works of photography, painting and mixed media by twenty of Palm Beach County’s finest emerging and professional artists. This is a unique opportunity to interact with the artists while they share stories about their works and cultural inspirations.
Reflecting an appreciation of her heritage, West Palm Beach resident Kianga Jinaki incorporates African textiles, beads, bones, artifacts, and song verse into her work. Jinaki brings African art and cultural influences to the Palm Beach International Airport with her quilt entitled “Adowa.”
Featured artists include:
Nancy Brown and Kandy Lopez from Boca Raton; David Bogia and Patricia Turo from Boynton Beach; Irwin Goldman and Brenda Gordon from Delray Beach; Rick Lewis from Jupiter; Armando Hernandez from Lantana; Frank Navarrete from Loxahatchee; Genie Fritchey, Jody Lane, and Betty Laur from Palm Beach Gardens; Cynthia Conley, Tracy Guiteau, Kianga Jinaki, Andrea Krausz, Craig McInnis, E.J. Morales, Ricardo Morales-Hendry, and Annie Yarensky-Seaberry from West Palm Beach.
For more information about Art in Public Places and be placed on the list for upcoming exhibits, please contact:
Elayna Toby Singer, Palm Beach County Art in Public Places
2633 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Ph (561) 233-0235 Fax (561) 233-0206
http://www.pbcgov.com/fdo/ART or esinger@pbcgov.org
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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
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