Vero Beach Art Club Opens Call For Artists, Vendors, Food Vendors For Prestigious Pointe West Country Club Public Event On Saturday, October 7 And Sunday, October 8, 2023

The Vero Beach Art Club, bringing us Top-Rated shows by Sunshine Magazine: Under the Oaks (8th in the nation) & Art by the Sea (48th) as well as Art in the Park on various Sundays at Humiston Park, and Art-Trail, and a 2-day studio tour… Introduces a NEW opportunity for artists:  The 2-day “On Location” Fine Arts Show at the prestigious Pointe West Country Club, Heritage Pavilion, Sat 10/7 & Sun 10/8, 2023. This show will include over 50 artist tents laid out in a circular formation with no dead ends, artist demonstrations, music, food vendors, and a classic car show by one of our sponsors, Motor City Classic Cars. The DEADLINE to apply is: Friday, September 15, 2023.  The Rickie Report shares the details and urges you to apply to this show! ART LOVERS – MARK your calendars! This event is open to NON-members of VBAC!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, October 7, 2023

10 am – 5 pm

 &

Sunday, October 8, 2023

10 am – 4 pm

 

 

Pointe West Country Club, Heritage Pavilion

1550 76th Dr.    Vero Beach FL

 

 

 

 

 

A   Brand  New   Show

for   Members   &   Non-Members

of   the   VBAC

APPLY    HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DETAILS:

Tent Exhibiting Artist:
VBAC Members: $75  
Non-Members: $175

Table Demonstrator: $75

How to Apply: 

Applications are $25/medium, you do need a separate application for each medium.

You may exhibit up to 2 mediums per tent.

Option 1: Artists supply the 10×10 white tent, 5 ft in between tents. (Please see exhibiting artist application)

Option 2: We have about 6-8 “Artist Demonstrator” spaces, they will be set up in a large tent supplied by the VBAC and given a one -8ft table to display work.

During set time throughout the show, they will be chosen to “Demonstrate” their style, technique, and procedure with expected small audiences.

Artists need to be present throughout the day and be responsible to sell their own work.

Both exhibiting artists are responsible to handle their own sales and pay FL sales tax.

Option 2 is very limited and a separate application. (Please see demonstration application)

 

 

This show is filling up fast, the deadline to enter is September 15, 2023!

Once Approved: 

You will be informed of approval soon after 9/15/2023 and required to pay the additional tent/display fees based on your type of participation within 5 business days.

 

For more information:

 

https://www.verobeachartclub.org/applications

Home Page: https://www.verobeachartclub.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeroBeachArtClub

 

 

 

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39th ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival Applications Are Open To Seasoned And Emerging Artists For February 17 – 18, 2024 Event

The 39th ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by Hanley Foundation, scheduled for February 17- 18, 2024, is currently accepting artist applications!  Artists can apply for jury selection in 12 fine art categories including Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing and Printmaking, Fiber (Wearable and Non-Wearable), Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Wood.  One of the nation’s top art festivals, ArtiGras, in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, attracts tens of thousands of art lovers and collectors. Produced by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, showcases seasoned and emerging artists, offering a special opportunity to artists who have not been in a professional show before.  The Rickie Report shares tend details and urges you to apply!

 

 

 

 

 

February 17 – 18, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Along with more than 250 onsite artists, the 39th edition of ArtiGras will feature interactive art exhibits, children’s activities, live music, and a youth art competition among food and art demonstrations.

 

For more information visit www.artigras.org

 

 

Ceramics

Digital Art

Drawing and Printmaking

Fiber (Wearable and Non-Wearable)

Glass

Jewelry

Mixed Media

Painting

Photography

Sculpture

Wood

 

 

Deadline Wednesday, September 27, 2023

 

 

AWARDS 

Best of Show: $3,000

First Place (one in each category): $1000

Total: $15,000.00

 

 

 

ArtiGras offers the “Emerging Artist” category for local artists.

This program offers selected developing artists mentoring services, professional booth photos and complimentary tent rental. Qualifications include artists who have never exhibited in a show and reside in South Florida. Emerging Artist applicants should proceed in the same manner as professional artists and submit their artwork online throughzapplication.org.

 

For more information:

 

Email artists@artigras.org

Call (561) 748-3942

Visit www.artigras.org

 

 

 

 

About Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce:

The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest and most active business organizations in Southeast Florida. Serving businesses in the ten (10) municipalities that make up Palm Beach North, the Chamber fosters a partnership of private, public, educational and civic organizations working together to ensure Palm Beach North is Florida’s “Prosperity Coast”. The Chamber’s four strategic imperatives are: A Prosperous Economy, High Quality of Life for all residents, a Smart and Connected Region, and Regional Leadership. For more information:  pbnchamber.com.

 

 

 

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Armory Art Center’s 7th Annual Holiday Arts Festival December 1 – 3, 2023 Is Accepting Applications Of Artists, Artisans, Crafters, Vendors, Food Trucks And Sponsors. Deadline To Apply Is August 31, 2023

The Armory Art Center‘s 7th Annual Holiday Arts Festival, scheduled for December 1- 3, 2023, has opened its CALL to ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, VENDORS, FOOD TRUCKS, and SPONSORS. For one evening and two days, browse the artisan booths for your holiday shopping, listen to live musicians, watch talented artists give demos, and the kids can enjoy special activities.  Admission to the event is FREE.  The Rickie Report shares the details for interested individuals and groups to apply now!  DEADLINE to apply: August 31, 2023.

 

 

 

 

Armory Art Center Campus
811 Park Place  West Palm Beach, FL 33401

 

 

 

 

Preview

Friday,  December 1, 2023

 

  4:30 – 6:30 pm

 

 

Saturday  &   Sunday

December  2 – 3, 2023

 

10 am  to  5 pm

 

 

 

 

This festival features enjoyable outdoor experiences for all ages. For one evening and two days, you can shop for artwork, including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and more. Browse the many artisan booths for your holiday shopping while listening to live music performed by different musicians each day. Watch talented artists give live demonstrations, enjoy kids’ activities, and celebrate the season. Bring your family, and friends to the Holiday Arts Festival. The Armory Art Center is on the south end of Howard Park within walking distance of The Square in West Palm Beach. The festival takes place on the Armory’s historic campus. Plenty of parking will be available and admission is FREE.

 

 

 

IMPORTANT  DEADLINES

Application Deadline: August 31
Jurying: Sept 1-15
Jury Notifications:  September 22
Notifications will be emailed approximately 3 weeks after Zapplication online application is completed.
Accept Invitation & Purchase Deadline: October 27

 

 

Exhibitor   Application:

https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=11490

 

FEES:

APPLICATION FEE (non-refundable): $35
BOOTH FEE: $200  (Double spaces are considered; $400)
BALANCES/PAYMENTS:  We accept these credit cards: Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express.
*Late fee of $40 incurred after October 27 or forfeited participation

 

 

2D ARTWORK:

 

Drawing includes original two-dimensional work with graphite, charcoal, chalk, pastels, wax crayon, inks, and washes.
Photography includes signed prints created by the artist from his/her own original negative or digital files that have been processed by that artist or under his/her direct supervision.
Printmaking includes prints created by the artist using plates, stones, or screens that have been signed and numbered.
Painting includes original, two-dimensional work with oils, acrylics, watercolor, egg tempura, etc.
Mixed Media includes collages and handmade paper, and must incorporate more than one type of material.

3D ARTWORK:

 

Sculptor artists need to apply as a maker with original work. Sculpture can be created by carving, forming, and modifying clay, wax, marble, or other pliable materials.
Jewelry artists need to apply as a designer, a maker, or a designer and maker with conceptually original and compositionally interesting work. Assembled commercial items will not be accepted. Jewelry can be made from metal, glass, clay, fiber, paper, plastic, or other materials.
Ceramics include originally shaped and fired clay (including earthenware, porcelain, stoneware, and terracotta).
Fiber includes original work created from fibers/fabric or leather including batik, basketry, weaving, and quilt-making. No factory-produced items are permitted.
Furniture includes original work in any functional material as a piece of furniture.
Glass includes original work created in glass by the artist including blown glass, fused glass, or stained glass.
Metal includes original work created by the artist without the use of a production studio.
Wood includes original hand-tooled, machine-worked, built-up, turned, or carved work in wood.

 

Entertainment  Application:

https://armoryart.org/art-center-programs/holiday-arts-festival/entertainment-application/

 

 

 

Food Truck Vendor Application:

https://armoryart.org/art-center-programs/holiday-arts-festival/food-truck/

 

 

 

Festival Sponsorship Application:

https://armoryart.org/art-center-programs/holiday-arts-festival/festival-sponsorship-application/

 

 

 

 

About the Armory Art Center:

The Armory Art Center’s art school and galleries provide creative opportunities to enhance your life. The Armory has served the community for over 30 years. The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art and the Armory’s vision is to be the leading community resource for arts education. Serving over 3,000 students annually, the Armory Art Center offers 160 courses per term in six terms throughout the year to students ranging in age from pre-school to retiree. Classes in drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, fiber & textiles, ceramics, and sculpture are held in 12 state-of–the-art studios. Twelve exhibitions are hosted annually in three galleries. Exhibitions, lectures, and special events are open to the public.

For information, visit www.armoryart.org or call (561) 832.1776

The Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

 

 

 

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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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Wellington Art Society Features Renowned Photographer, Barry Seidman At April 12 Meeting Plus Two Art Exhibits With One Reception On April 18 Public Invited To All Events

The Wellington Art Society will feature a presentation by renowned photographer Barry Seidman on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.  The meeting and presentation will take place at the Wellington Community Center. The event includes a meet and greet, a member spotlight, a brief meeting and Barry’s presentation, “From There to Here” in which he will discuss his life’s work and the transition from commercial to fine art photography. In addition, mark your calendars for a double art exhibit “ Variations” and “Vivid ”. Open now at the Wellington Village Hall and at the Wellington Community Center, there will be a Public Reception on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks. The public is welcome!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Is Invited To

 

Wellington Art Society Meeting

 

Wednesday,  April 12, 2023

 

5:30 pm

 

 

 

Wellington  Community  Center

 

 

 

12150 Forest Hill Blvd.   Wellington, FL

 

 

 

PRESENTING:

 

 

 

 

B A R R Y        S E I D M A N

 

 

 

 

Open to members and non-members

 

 

 

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

 

 COVID-19 protocols will be observed. 

 

 

 

Originally from New York, Barry Seidman is a renowned member of the international photographic community. He was educated at Pratt Institute in New York and has established himself as one of the top advertising print media photographers in the country. He specialized in still-life photography and worked for top major brands in the world, eventually expanding his work to include celebrity photography and directing television commercials.

 

 

“Calla Lilies” by Barry Seidman

 

 

 

 

He has contributed to numerous award-winning national and local advertising campaigns. Recognition for his work includes every possible industry award including Clios, Tellys, Addys and the Art Directors Club Award.

 

 

“Tomatoes” by Barry Seidman

 

 

After a distinguished career in advertising, Seidman started to devote more of his time to fine art photography, using his vast techniques and knowledge of lighting and design as a foundation. This led to various solo and group exhibitions, all while still connected to the advertising business. 

 

 

“Tulip” by Barry Seidman

 

 

 

 

Seventeen years ago, Seidman, and long-time business partner and wife, Mary Ann Kurasz, relocated to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida where he built a studio to focus on his fine art work. He also maintains a studio presence in New York where he continues to shoot for advertising clients. Seidman has exhibited in solo, and group shows both in New York City and Florida. In 2012, Seidman published a photobiography titled New Eyes, a spectacular collection of his fine-art photography. Beginning in April, his work will be on display at the Palm Beach International Airport at their “Journeys” exhibition. His work is held in many public and private collections worldwide.

To learn more about Barry Seidman, visit: https://barry2130.wixsite.com/seidman-2.

 

 

 

Wellington   Art   Society

 

 

Announces   New   Exhibitions

 

 

 

 

 

Free and open to the public weekdays  8 am  to 5  pm

                      

See,  Learn,  Share , Engage  and  Be  Inspired! 

         Invite  family,  friends,  and  patrons  –   Share  the  Invitation

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC      RECEPTION 

 

TUESDAY, April 18, 2023

 

 

 

 5 – 7 pm

 

 

 

 

The Wellington Art Society (WAS) is thrilled to announce their new municipal art exhibitions, “Variations” ( now through July 18, 2023 at the Wellington Village Hall located at 12300 Forest Hill Blvd in Wellington) and “Vivid” (now through May 16 at the Wellington Community Center at 12150 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington). 

 

MEET    THE    ARTISTS

Hartley Barnes                                 

Betty Brodie                                                

David Ciofalo                                      

Ayesha DeLorenzo                      

Kim Di Giacomo                                   

Faye Ford                                           

Jay Harmon                                               

Carol Krenkel                                        

Laura Jaffe                       

Lou Ann LaBohn

Nancy Lee

Maureen May

Rose Gong Monier

Susan Mosely

Charles Moses

Ana Noble

Susan Oakes

Leslie Pfeiffer

Monica Postell

Marion Roberts

Debra Rosen

Lois Spatz

Carl Stoveland

Cindi Taylor

Raymonde Talleyrand

Tammy Wolfson

 

 

All artwork in the exhibition is for sale and a portion of the proceeds goes toward WAS Scholarship and Outreach Programs. To arrange the purchase of artwork hanging in the exhibition, please email presidentofwas@gmail.com.

 

 

 

 

For more information about the featured artists and the exhibition, please visit the Wellington Art Society’s website at 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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Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department Features Dancer, Choreographer, And Creator, Shanna Woods As April’s Artist In Residence

The City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department continues its Artists in Residence (AiR) program with April artist, Shanna Woods. Shanna shares her attuned sense of self-awareness in her Art of Acceptance workshops.  Having gained tremendous acclaim as the choreographer of the award-winning short film “Brown Ballerina”, she loves teaching movement meditation to everyone who is seeking a deeper connection to self.  The Rickie Report shares the details of  events, some sneak peeks of her images, and information to become an AiR. Some events require pre-registration.

 

 

 

POMPANO      BEACH      CULTURAL    AFFAIRS      

 

DEPARTMENT

 

 

 P  R  E  S  E  N  T  S:

 

 

 

 

Artist    In    Residence:

 

 

 

 

SHANNA    WOODS 

 

 

A distinguished panel of judges selected Shanna and the other new artists to be part of our first “graduating class.” This dynamic and diverse group of artists will be in residence though June, and each will be presented as an “Artist of the Month,” during which time they will showcase their work and create unique programs to attract art lovers to BaCA.  At the culmination of the residency, AiR artists will share their new artworks in an exciting group exhibition.

 

 

Shanna performed internationally with Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre, Jubilation Dance Ensemble, and Olujimi Dance TheatreAnd her extensive dance studies and performances have covered a vast variety of forms including ballet, tap, Afro-Haitian, Salsa, the ring shout dances of the Congo, Senegal, and many other styles.

 

 

During her residency, Shanna will be conducting several Art of Acceptance Workshops, where she  will incorporate ritual dance movements, meditation, journal work and more. “Art of Acceptance encourages one to look within, appreciate their body as it is with intention to shift paradigms as they see fit,” she explained. “Daily affirmations and self-love are strongly encouraged.”

 

 

 

SHANNA’S      SCHEDULE      OF      EVENTS:

 

 

 

Join us for Pompano’s free street festival featuring live bands, vendors, food truck and art! Explore BaCA’s latest exhibitions and meet Shanna Woods!

 

 

 

 

Friday, April 7 |  AiR Artist During Old Town Untapped 

6:00  –  10:00 PM

 

 

 

Bailey Contemporary Arts

 

 

41 NE 1st Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

954-786-7879 • baileyarts.org

 

 

 

Saturday, April 8 | Meet Shanna at the Art of Acceptance – Self Care Workshop Series: Kemetic Yoga

 

1:30- 3:00 PM

 

 

 

 

Art of Acceptance creates, shifts, disrupts colonial ways of learning. How do we relearn to accept our bodies, how do we heal, how do we pass on legacy? This workshop is rooted in accountability, daily reflection, risk management, self-love and community structuring.

 

 

The Art of Acceptance is geared toward working with mothers with young children, mothers with teenage children, mothers with adult children, as well as women independently. The goal is to create an atmosphere that is a safer space where women can support each other, pass on the legacy of rest, and restoration through self-care by implementing tools that are accessible at home and in local stores.

 

 

 

 

 

Thef Sema Paut Neteru translates to “Moving into Union in the company of Gods and Goddesses.” Created by Dr. Dja Ashby and Dr. Muata Ashby, this Kemetic yoga practice enhances awareness of the connection with your mind, your spirit, your body and your inner world in a way that celebrates your autonomy in cultivating inner strength and peace.

 

Wednesday, April 19 |  Meet Shanna @ Lyrics Lab

8:00- 10:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shanna Woods will deliver her Manifesto at Lyrics Lab the popular open mic night.  During her residency at BaCA, she will complete a new dance work entitled “UNaccepted”, which explores her experiences of sifting through her past to become the mother she desires to be. Most people think in order to meditate you must sit with your legs crossed with a completely clear mind. That is not true. Movement meditation creates an opportunity to move through various positions with a mindful and slow pace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, April 22 | Meet Shanna at the Art of Acceptance- Self Care Workshop Series: Mango Butta

1:30- 3:00 PM 

 

 

 

 

Each participant will get an opportunity to infuse their own jar of whipped mango butter according to their needs. Shanna will share the importance of self-care and how moisturizing your body is a flawless act of self-care.  

 

 

 

 

Learn about Shanna and register for her upcoming workshops:

 

 

 https://www.pompanobeacharts.org/baca/artists-in-residence/shanna-woods

 

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.

 

 

 

 

The City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department is delighted to relaunch its Artists in Residence (AiR) program at the historic Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA).  The AiR Program provides artists with studio space to create new work, collaborate with fellow resident artists, and engage with our community.

 

 

 

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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The Fort Pierce Jazz Market Brings Live Music And The Visual Arts Together Every Saturday Morning. Raffle Of Special Commissioned Glass Artwork By Laura O’Kelly Will Benefit Music Scholarships To Local Students Now Through March 24. Check Out Free Concerts During Jazz Week March 20-24.

What is a “Jazz Market”?  At the Fort Pierce Jazz Market you’ll find the perfect piece of handcrafted art, unique housewarming, wedding, or birthday gift and enjoy fabulous music! It is one of the Treasure Coast’s treasures! With high-quality vendors, you won’t find tchotchkes, items ordered-by-catalog or mass-produced in an overseas factory – everything is handcrafted by skilled artisans who are right there to chat with you as you browse. Laura O’Kelly of Fine Art By Laura is a well respected glass artist who has been a fixture of the market. Using translucent glass, color, treasures from the sea, and light, she creates breathtaking wall décor. If you’re lucky, you can take home one of her masterpieces of light and color for just $5/1 ticket or $10/ 3 tickets, with a raffle benefiting the Fort Pierce Jazz Society’s Scholarship Fund.  The winner Laura’s artwork will be drawn on Saturday, April 15th at the Market. The Rickie Report shares the Art Raffle infoJazz and Market details PLUS we encourage more visual artists to apply and be part of this creative venture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don Bestor, President of FPJS  tells The Rickie Report, “The Fort Pierce Jazz Society, celebrating its 25th Anniversary, manages that Saturday Morning Jazz Market. Taking its mission of quality very seriously and not allowing anything less than the best, FPJ Society certainly makes an effort to be worthy. Twenty-five years is a long time for a volunteer 501 (C) (3) organization to exist and succeed in its mission. Our core are musical performers from our area and those who winter here to avoid the cold. But we are more than that; we are educators, citizens supporters of arts, volunteers and hundreds of members who support the Society financially.  We schedule and perform at many venues throughout the year but a major factor in our success is our focus on the future generation, which undoubtedly will take our place”.

 

Each year the Society awards 10 – 15  $1,000 scholarships

to young performers

entering college with music as a primary or secondary subject.

 

 

 

For more information about support or to apply for a scholarship please visit www.jazzsociety.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

The  Power  of  Music  and  the  Visual  Arts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet  Laura  O’Kelly

 

 

A dedicated professional and passionate music-lover who fell in love with the Treasure Coast when she relocated here from Albany, New York in 1983, O’Kelly has offered one of her spectacular pieces to help raise funds for a Fort Pierce Jazz Scholarship. Tickets, which are available at www.jazzsociety.org or at any of Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society’s many weekly gigs and performances as well as at the Saturday Morning Jazz Market, are just $5 each, and you can even get three tickets for just $10. The value of the piece being raffled off is already priceless, but add to that the knowledge that you’ll also be supporting an aspiring young musician who has chosen to further his or her musical education.

 

 

 

Laura O’Kelly holding “Blue Marlin”, which she is donating to the Fort Pierce Jazz Society to raffle for Scholarships

 

 

“Blue Marlin” is framed and ready to hang!  Laura O’Kelly has a gift for combining translucent glass, color and light to create an amazing visual effect and a positive energy that will fill the room.  She tells The Rickie Report, ” Our coastal wall décor is done in a sensual and calming palette of the sea.  Each of my art pieces is uniquely designed with the intention and no two pieces will be exactly alike. All our frames are made of wood and the hardware is attached so your piece is ready to hang! Each piece is personally signed by the me”.  Laura began taking weekly private art lessons in 2009 and discovered the Jazz Society Market through a colleague in 2011.  She says, ” I wanted a platform for exposure  to market my artwork, so I decided to become a weekly, year-round vendor and the rest is history….from the very first day I’ve maintained a level of professionalism and found success selling my artworks.  I also take commissions, so if a visitor doesn’t see exactly what strikes their fancy, I work with them and create something totally unique!  I have been truly blessed with making my mark in the art community here on the Treasure Coast and the positive result as a professional artist that has followed”.

 

 

 

For more information about Laura’s artistry:  

 

 

 

The art raffle winner will be drawn on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 11:00 AM

 

 

You don’t have to be present to win

 

 

Whether you’re purchasing tickets for yourself, as a gift for others, or because you want to help support an aspiring young musician through one of the many scholarships provided by Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society each year, this is one way for everyone to be a winner here on the Treasure Coast and to help ensure that the soundtrack of our lives will continue for generations to come. To get your tickets today, visit www.jazzsociety.org, stop by the Saturday Morning Jazz Market, or pop into any one of our regular weekly gigs, which you can find out about on the website, too.    

 

 

Upcoming Concerts/ buy your art raffle tickets:

 

 

Jazz Market

March 4,  18

April 1, 15

Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens

March  8

Special  Jazz Week Show – March 22

April 5, 19

 

2nd Street Bistro

Special Jazz Week Show  – March 23

March 30

April 27

 

American Legion

March 27

The Black Box

March  14

April 11

 

 

 

 

Kick    Off    Of    Jazz    Week – At the Waterfront

Waterside Blues    Sunday, March 19

Jazz Week    Sunday, March 19 –  Friday, March 24, 2023

 

 

 

** See entire schedule by clicking here**

 

The art raffle winner will be drawn at the Jazz Market on Saturday, April 15  at 11 AM

 

 

 

 

Inspiring    the    Next    Generation:    127 Scholarships   /   $130,000.

 

 

 

 

Don continues, “We share our time and talent with students throughout St. Lucie, Martin, and Indian River County providing master classes in music and performance and we invite student musicians to perform with us every Tuesday evening at the Sunrise Black Box Theatre in historic downtown Fort Pierce, and every other Wednesday evening at the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens. We believe in the power of music, and we want to make sure we pass that magic along to the next generation through scholarship, opportunities, and education. There are lots of investments with a much lower return, but we believe in the power of music and the incredible return it gives in the form of education, building teamwork and cooperation, creating and celebrating joy, and creating a legacy of love that will be passed on generation to generation for as long as we are.

 

 

Won’t  you  join  us  in  supporting  the  power  of  music  and  the  visual  arts?

 

 

 

 

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Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department Features Exhibit And Multiple Events With March’s Artist In Residence Gerard Pastor. Gain A Deeper Understanding Of Culture Through Realistic Colored Pencil Artworks

The City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department continues its Artists in Residence (AiR) program with March artist, Gerard Pastor.  Gerard utilizes colored pencils to create stunning works of art and among this month’s events will be a workshop where he will teach his technique. The public is invited to a variety of locations throughout the month to not only watch Gerard, but participate in creating your own art pieces!  The Rickie Report shares the details of  events, some sneak peeks of his images, and information to become an AiR.

 

 

POMPANO      BEACH      CULTURAL    AFFAIRS      

 

DEPARTMENT

 

 

 P  R  E  S  E  N  T  S:

 

 

 

 

 

Artist    In    Residence:

 

G  E  R  A  R  D        P  A  S  T  O  R  

 

 

 

The exhibitions and receptions are free and open to the public

 

 

 

Gerard Pastor is March’s artist of the month, and  The City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department relaunched its Artists in Residence (AiR) program at the historic Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA) late last year.  The AiR Program   provides artists with studio space to create new work, collaborate with fellow resident artists, and engage with our community.  A distinguished panel of judges selected eight new artists to be part of our first “graduating class.” This dynamic and diverse group of artists will be in residence though June, and each will be presented as an “Artist of the Month,” during which time they will showcase their work and create unique programs to attract art lovers to BaCA.  At the culmination of the residency, AiR artists will share their new artworks in an exciting group exhibition

 

 

 

 

“Anya Sketch” by Gerard Pastor

 

 

 

GERARD’S      SCHEDULE      OF      EVENTS:

 

 

 

Join us for Pompano’s free street festival featuring live bands, vendors, food truck and art! Explore BaCA’s latest exhibitions and meet Gerard Pastor in his studio.

 

 

 

 

Friday, March 3 |  AiR Artist During Old Town Untapped 

6:00  –  10:00 PM

 

 

 

 

Bailey Contemporary Arts

 

 

41 NE 1st Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

954-786-7879 • baileyarts.org

 

 

 

 

 

“Bird Sketch” by Gerard Pastor

 

Many of Gerard’s pieces are inspired by the Lucumi religion, which survived the slave trade era.  Often mired in secrecy and negative perceptions, the Afro-Caribbean faith serves as a creative force for Pastor who looks to inspire understanding.  

 

 

 

 

Gerard will have a Meet and Greet with guests during the Taste of Jazz event.

 

 

 

 

Thursday, March 9  | Live Painting At Taste of Jazz 

 

 

7  –  8:30 pm  

At 

 

 

Bailey Contemporary Arts

 

 

41 NE 1st Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

954-786-7879 • baileyarts.org

 

 

 

During his residency at BaCA, Pastor will focus his work on the study of how women participate in religion and how religion is used as a patriarchal tool to elevate men, when historically the innate power of survival has been through women.

 

Express your creativity with coloring.

 

 

Learn how to apply color pencil techniques to achieve realism.

 

 

This class is aimed to all skill levels and to those who are interested in applying colored pencil techniques with still-life work to achieve realism. 

 

 

 

Saturday, March 25   | Creative with Colored Pencils Demo with Gerard at Pompano Beach Library

2 – 4:30  pm

 

 

 

Pompano Beach Cultural Center Library 

50 W Atlantic Blvd Pompano Beach, FL 33060

954-545-7800 • ccpompano.org

 

 

 

 

“Light Sketch” by Gerard Pastor

A special Lunch w/ Art session including a hands-on project led by Gerard. 

 

 

 

Wednesday, March 29  Lunch with an Artist

12:15 – 1:15 PM 

 

 

 

Learn more about Gerard and how to register for events please visit

https://www.pompanobeacharts.org/baca/artists-in-residence/gerard-pastor

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

The City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department is delighted to relaunch its Artists in Residence (AiR) program at the historic Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA).  The AiR Program provides artists with studio space to create new work, collaborate with fellow resident artists, and engage with our community.

 

 

 

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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Arts Fest In Downtown Stuart Offers Visual Artists, Musicians, Singers, Top Chefs Plus New Drink Package & Membership Bundle. Saturday, February 11 And Sunday, February 12 Brings One Of Southeast Tourisms’ Best Events To You

ArtsFest 2023 returns on Saturday, February 11 and Sunday,12 at Gazebo Park in Downtown Stuart. This Martin Arts event features a wide variety of visual artists, musicians, singers, and top chefs CHOPPED competition. Tickets  at the gate are $5 for adults; students 18 and under free. Volunteers are needed, so sign up and enjoy special perksTake advantage of a new drink package & membership bundle – limited in supply, so sign up now! The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

 

80 SE Ocean Boulevard in the Court House Cultural Center    Downtown Stuart

 

 

 

MartinArts.org or call 772-287-6676

 

 

 

 

 

 

Named one of the area’s Top 20 Events by the Southeast Tourism Society!

 

 

Don’t miss this ever-evolving event!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Get a color-changing cup, a 1-DAY pass, unlimited refills of our specialty cocktail, AND a MartinArts personal membership for only $55 !

To secure the Drink Package for both, Saturday and Sunday, simply purchase two. 

Our cocktail features blood orange vodka, a splash of orange juice, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, and is topped with an orange slice garnish.

Current MartinArts members who want to purchase the drink package will be emailed you a coupon code for 25% off.

This opportunity may sell out and not be available the weekend of ArtsFest.

 

 

Get Details Here

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ceramics:  

Valerie Carnett & Graham Hudgens * Christine Green

Michael Nelson * Mark Poole

 

Drawing & Graphics:

 

 

Brian McKelvey * Annie Reif 

Fiber:

 

Andres Arango * Jorge Gil * Donna Harris

Phillipe Lane * Maureen Reilly * Jean Yao

 

Glass:

 

Jim Dirks

 

Jewelry:

 

 

Chip Arnold * Herb Brown * Douglas Brandow * Jose Farinango

Scott Macklin * Jose Paternoster

Luis Perez * Mark & Kathy Slaven * Emre Tekeli & Ayse Ersin

 Elizabeth Terhaar * Nora Testor * Rachel Tygart

Barbara Umbel * Jeff  Zoellner

 

 

Mixed Media:

 

Dan Bi * Kimberly Beltrame * Wayne Gao & Michelle Change

 Brenda Gordon & Magnus Sebastian

 Donna Hoyack * Harmony Jones * Jeannie Papadopoulous

 Candice Rodriguez Adams  

Paul Shampine * Susan Werling   

 

 

Painting:

 

William Cantwell * John Cheng * Erikan Ekefrey * Scott Klimek

Ariel  Hernandez * Chris Kling * Stephen Koury

Anne Schroeder * Wendy & John Manciagli

Guawen Wu

 

Photography:

Bruce Bain * Lisa Silk * Jacob Barrett

Brent Livingood * George Rhodes * Gary Whaler

Sculpture:

 

John Vise * Josh Price * Mark Mathews

Don McCullough * Bud Scheffel * Sabra Richards

 

Wood:

 

 

Paul Block * John Futch * Magali Cereghino-Groves

 

 

Local    &    Emerging    Artists:

Jim Ferro * Diane Hagg * Sue Klahne * Donald MacIntosh

Megan McCrystal * Mary Mirabito * Corey Morrow

 Jordan Silvia * Mark Stall * Sunny Walker 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annually, ArtsFest draws over 7,500 people and over the past 3 years has generated more than a $1 million dollars to the local economy. 

 

 

 

 

ArtsFest continues its 36-year history to showcase a diverse selection of arts to be enjoyed by residents and visitors.  For the visual artists, juried submissions from across the nation help feature top artists in the categories of painting, drawing, mixed-media, photography, ceramics, glass, wood, sculpture, and jewelry which are selected according to workmanship, originality, and artistic conception.  Attendees can watch the popular CHOPPED event showcasing the inventive talents of renowned Treasure Coast chefs and listen to performances by the greatest talent on the Treasure Coast.  Creating an added community ‘buzz,’  local agencies and nonprofit organizations will provide ArtsFest patrons with family-fun activities such as complimentary guitar lessons and getting up-close-and- personal with wildlife and nature along with information about a broad variety of supportive and enriching community programs and services.  “We always aim to surprise and delight guests who attend Artsfest, and this year will be no different,” said Nancy Turrell, CEO of MartinArts Foundation. “ArtsFest is truly an extension of the expansive arts community we have on the Treasure Coast, and we love this opportunity to highlight their accomplishments.”

 

 

ENTERTAINMENT

Enjoy two days of music and performances !

 

 

Brad Brock

Nouveaux Honkies

Brett Staska (“the coastal cowboy”)

The Barn Theatre band & performers

“Grease” singalong

Victoria Leigh

Indian River Pops Orchestra

Jake Walden Band

Bashaum Trio

A.C.T. Studio Theatre

Fabulous Feet Dance Center

Mazz & Moe (performing “the standards”)

AND MORE…..

 

 

 

Get Details Here

 

 

 

 

 

Annually, ArtsFest draws over 7,500 people and over the past 3 years has generated more than a $1 million dollars to the local economy. 

 

MartinArts is the designated local arts agency for Martin County. MartinArts provides services to visual and performing artists, arts organizations, students and the public while striving to instill a passion for and participation in the arts.

 

For more information: 

772-287-6676   or visit   www.martinarts.org.

 

 

 

MartinArts is sponsored in part by the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Stuart, Martin County Board of County Commissioners as well as corporate and private contributions.

 

 

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2023 International Kinetic Biennial Friday, January 27 To Sunday, January 29 Highlights Indoor Kinetic Artworks In Boynton Beach

The City of Boynton Beach’s Art in Public Places program brings the 6th Kinetic Art Exhibit, showcasing international, national, and local luminaries on Friday, January 27 through Sunday, January 2023.  The FREE Events take place outdoors and indoors, with opportunities to interact with the displays and speak with the artists.  How exciting that this family friendly event takes place in our backyard!  Enjoy live music and food trucks, performances and more.   The Rickie Report shares the details and a few sneak peeks of the INDOOR KINETIC ARTISTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, January 27, 2023   10 am – 6 pm

Sunday, January 29, 2023   11 am – 5 pm 

 

Location:

Downtown Boynton: E. Ocean Ave. from NE 1st St. to Federal Hwy., north to Boynton Beach Blvd. east to the Boynton Harbor Marina

 

 

“Red Sphere” by Wuilfredo Soto

 

 

What is Kinetic Art? Kinetic Art is a form of art that depends on movement for its effect. The word kinetic means relating to motion. Since the early 20th Century, artists have been incorporating movement into art. This has been partly to explore the possibilities of movement, partly to introduce the element of time, partly to reflect the importance of the machine and technology in the modern world and partly to explore the nature of vision

 

 

 

Kinetic sculpture by Jim Bond

 

The Kinetic Biennial is a free art exhibit and symposium of artists, designers, and performers to engage the Boynton community and South Florida visitors in contemporary kinetic art.  The Biennial demonstrates the interconnectedness of art and technology and leverages human fascination with movement.

 

 

 

“Luminary No.4 ” by Frank Hyder

 

 

 

The 6th Kinetic Biennial presents outdoor kinetic artworks and turbines for 10 months in downtown Boynton Beach starting on Friday, January 27, 2023. The opening weekend includes indoor art exhibitions, artist and designer talks, student displays, turbine demonstrations, light projections, and choreographed motion performances with community volunteers.   Live music, food trucks, artist booths, and other activities will add to the festive atmosphere.

 

 

 

 

“Yes Man” by Carlos Rancaño

 

 

 

INDOOR ARTISTS:

Bruce Shapiro, Sisyphus Industries | Edina, MN

Carlos Rancaño | Miami, FL

Diego Ruiz Acosta | Spain

Frank Hyder | Miami, FL

Glen Farley | Norway

Guy Beckles | Boca Raton, FL

Jim Bond | United Kingdom

Karolina Maszkiewicz | California

Lu Lyu | Pittsburgh, PA

Markus Schmölz |

Michelle Drummond | Delray Beach, FL

Mohamdreza Yazdi | Iran

Sean DeFreitas | Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sean Ward | Wichita, KS

Sterling Rook | Miami, FL

Tom Brewitz | Boynton Beach, FL

Walter Rossi | Brooklyn, NY

Wuilfredo Soto | Miami, FL

Chris Eliades | Boynton Beach, FL

 

 

 

 

For more information, please visit:

 https://www.boynton-beach.org/kinetic.

 

 

 

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