Have you said, “Wow, that is unbelievable!” when you view an artist’s work?  The combination of talent, skill, and creativity to create something from nothing is the joy of every artist. It is the “magic” of art!  The Artist’s Eye Gallery & Boutique, the home of the Lake Worth Art League, invites the public to their 7th Eye-Catching exhibit.  “Seeing Is Believing” opens on Friday, April 5.  This show also highlights the artwork and life-like painted dolls of BJ Collister.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.  The exhibit is available through April 28.  Stop by and be amazed!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

We often hear the exclamation “Wow, that is unbelievable!” when folks view an artist’s work. The combination of talent, skill and creativity to create something from nothing is the joy of every artist and the magic of art. This is the inspiration of our 7th show in our Eye-Catching Season of Art, “Seeing is Believing”.

Artists and Charities Hand In Hand invites the public to a unique and exciting new art show on Sunday, March 31.  The Lighthouse Point Yacht Club hosts the event featuring over 40 of South Florida’s award-winning artists and sculptors.  Sponsored by Pet Supermarket and Century Risk Advisors, 20% of all sales will benefit the Peggy Adams Rescue Animal League. All guests will receive a gift bag valued at over $10, and will be asked to make a donation to enter.  The Rickie Report shares the details here.

 

 

Artists and Charities Hand in Hand

Brings artists and charities together

 

 

SUNDAY,  MARCH 31, 2019

10 AM – 5 PM

LIGHTHOUSE POINT YACHT CLUB

2701 NE 42nd Street    Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Register to attend

$10.00 Suggested donation per person at the event

GIFT from PET SUPERMARKET valued over $10 with each donation~

Register today for the March 31st event and join our mailing list.

 

 

RSVPs are requested: https://form.jotform.com/90566280119963

or call 415-419-4292

For more information: https://artistsandcharities.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An art show to benefit the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is coming to the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club, through the help and vision of Ingrid Robinson, Founder and Curator of Artists and Charities Hand In Hand. She tells The Rickie Report, “By joining forces, we fulfill the fundraising and publicity needs of the charity and the marketing and awareness needs of these talented artists.”

 

 

Helping pets is a noble vocation. It takes a warm heart and a clear head to manage the logistics that saves animals in crisis and find forever homes. Ingrid Robinson, an internationally known branding powerhouse, brings together over 40 local, award-winning artists and sculptors to support the many needs of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, caring for pets needing forever homes.

 

 

 

 

By joining forces with Peggy Adams and inviting the community to participate in this fabulous and exciting art show, Artists and Charities Hand In Hand fulfills the fundraising and publicity mission of the charity, the marketing and awareness needs of these talented artists, as well as inviting the participation of the community to enjoy a fabulous, worthwhile, fun and fundraising charity event surrounded by a spectacular, beautiful venue, the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club.

 

 

For more information: https://artistsandcharities.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Sandhill Cove Retirement Living in Palm City invites the public to a Free, Indoor Art Sale and Show on Saturday, March 30.  Over 80 professional artists who call this area “home”, will be selling Whimsical Décor, oil paintings, watercolors, jewelry, yard art, woodworking, and much more! Children can enjoy the KIDS ZONE and author, Lois McGuire will be reading “Don’t be That Kid!“. You can vote for your favorite artists and support Helping People Succeed, as 10% of sales goes to meet their mission.  The Rickie Report shares the details here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more details:

 

Helping People Succeed is a comprehensive organization that has recognized that many populations within our society need strength based services that lead to self sufficiency, personal responsibility, and the ability to lead an everyday life. Helping People Succeed’s goal is to help each person to reach their potential so they may have a successful future, enjoying their life fully and participating as productive taxpaying citizens. Helping People Succeed also helps improve the community’s economic viability and diversity through programs that assist children to become ready for school and adults find and maintain employment.

 

 

 

 

For more information please contact Jill Burton  772.220.1090

  Or email: jillb@sandhillcove.com

 

Visit:  SandhillCove.com/events

 

For more information about: Helping People Succeed

 

 www.hpsfl.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

The public is invited to join Pen Women from the Boca Raton Branch and the Ft. Lauderdale Branch of the National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) for a “Celebration of the Arts”.  Workshops, activities, and speakers will take place at the Center for Spiritual Living in Boca Raton.  An art exhibit by Pen Women artists will be on display and for sale.  The Rickie Report shares the details and urges you to mark your calendars for what promises to be a fantastic day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

The Clark Hulings Fund For Visual Artists continues The Thriving Art Exchange at a Virtual Town Hall on Monday, April 1. Even if you didn’t participate in our first exchange at CJR Fine Arts & Frame, everyone is welcome to engage in the important work of building and maintaining our visual art community in Southeast Florida.  Honoring Rickie Leiter, publisher of The Rickie Report, for her work in bringing together diverse artists, art lovers, and institutions, was only the first step. We look forward to hearing your voice in this online community exchange, so register (free) NOW!  Join Daniel DiGriz (CHF), Neil Capozzi (Martin Arts Council), Rickie Leiter (TRR), and Elayna Toby Singer (Art in Public Places PB County). Let’s take the next step together!  The Rickie Report shares the links to register, listen, and ask questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Clark Hulings Fund will host another online community exchange:

Monday,  April 1, 2019

4:00 p.m.

Even if you didn’t participate in the first exchange,

You are invited to take part in this one!  

 

Please feel free to share this information with your visual arts colleagues.

 

To view the live broadcast April 1st 4:00 PM (or the recording afterward) visit: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHV1zukpnbI

 

 

That link includes the chat window for asking questions.

To ask questions, you’ll just need to log in with your google account.

We will also take questions and comments from Twitter that use the hashtag #CHF.

 

 

 

 

REGISTER (Free):  clarkhulingsfund.org/taewelcome

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As promised, we are following up on our recent events in South Florida with a Thriving Art Exchange Virtual Town Hall! Please join us Monday, April 1st at 4:00 PM (Eastern) to continue to discuss the state of the visual art industry in South Florida, and brainstorm ways to better meet the needs of its stakeholders. We are delighted to welcome panelists including Rickie Leiter, publisher of The Rickie Report; Elayna Toby Singer, artist and Palm Beach County Art in Public Places administrator; and Neil Capozzi, chair of the Arts Council of Martin County, owner of Stuart Art Supply & Studio, and board member of Martin Artisans Guild.

 

 

The Thriving Art Exchange brings together the art world’s various players to engage in constructive dialogue, structured brainstorms, and honest debates about the future of the industry, locally, regionally, and nationally. The ultimate goal is to foster positive transformation and build a vibrant community that serves all its members.

 

 

Elizabeth Hulings tells The Rickie Report, “After our live learning events have ended, we always hear from participants who tell us how much they’ve been impacted by the experience. That feedback is only part of the story, though. The other part is how much WE learn from all of you”. Rickie Leiter is proud to be named to the Advisory Board of the Clark Hulings Fund!

 

Debut of The Thriving Art Exchange:

 

 

On January 31st, we kicked off three days of art-business talk in south Florida with a reception at Claire and Jack Rosen’s CJR Fine Arts & Frame gallery in Royal Palm Beach. The event marked the debut of CHF’s Thriving Art Exchange, which brings together leading voices from all facets of the art world to foster dialogue in the industry—both in person and online. In this time of upheaval, we’re encouraging collaboration and helping to build an art industry where everyone can thrive.

 

Rickie Leiter, Publisher of The Rickie Report details our discussion questions at the inaugural Thriving Art Exchange at CJR Fine Art & Frame

 

 

The following morning marked the start of our Ft. Lauderdale Art-Business Conference at ArtServe, co-hosted by the Broward County Cultural Division and sponsored by Wells Fargo. The event drew an impressive and inspiring bunch of artists! South Florida’s arts community is in savvy and passionate hands. Our interactive workshops are designed to be their own kind of Thriving Art Exchange, fostering dialogue and collaboration. We provided these artists with a strong foundation for growing their businesses, and they in turn shared their stories and offered us terrific suggestions that we’ll be incorporating into future conferences and CHF curricula.

 

 

 

Participants in the Ft. Lauderdale Art-Business Conference February, 2019

 

 

 

Smack in the middle of the workshops, four leaders from the local arts community graciously shared their expertise in our Roundtable Q&A: Ilene Adams, marketing expert, graphic designer, and artist; Deborah Bigeleisen, painter and former owner of a global textile print-design company; Janeen Mason, artist, curator, author, illustrator, speaker, and arts advocate; and Rickie Leiter, publisher of The Rickie Report (which covers southeastern Florida’s visual-art scene) and guest of honor at our Thriving Art Exchange Reception. (To learn more about all four, read their full bios on our event page.)

 

 

Janeen Mason, Rickie Leiter, Ilene Gruber Adams, Deborah Bigeleisen

 

 

 

 

These amazing women led a spirited discussion that covered a lot of ground, including how to find public art and grant opportunities; getting involved with south Florida’s local gallery scene; and making art fairs work for you. Ultimately, participants learned that art-business success requires engaging with people in honest and meaningful ways. It’s not about sales but rather true connections.

 

 

Daniel DiGriz, Education Director at CHF tells The Rickie Report, “The single most important statistical predictor of life expectancy is that you’re alive. The longer you’re alive, the longer you’re going to live. It’s funny, but it underscores the incredible power of inertia”.

 

Thriving Art Exchange Inaugural Event at CJR Fine Arts & Frame

 

 

“When I see people on the verge of changing their lives and careers, really propelling themselves forward in quantum bounds, the single biggest predictor of whether they will actually do it, is the step they’re taking right now. If they’re not doing something about it at this very moment, the likelihood and the opportunity plummets”.

 

“I want to see artists make irrevocable changes that accelerate their businesses—so that they mark a before this moment and after this moment on their professional calendars. So it’s not rhetoric to say that this is your last chance. Every chance is your last. Every opportunity missed reduces the likelihood of another opportunity”.

 

JOIN IN OUR VIRTUAL TOWN HALL DISCUSSION!

 

REGISTER (Free):  clarkhulingsfund.org/taewelcome

 

 

 

For more information, please visit https://clarkhulingsfund.org

 

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

Classics at the Beach, now in its 23rd year, is the Elliott Museum’s biggest fundraising event of the year, featuring nearly 100 rare, antique, classic, luxury, sport, and other vehicles from all over Florida.  This year, the featured marques are Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi, although other cars of all years, makes, and models will be shown.  Vote for your favorites for the People’s Choice and Kid’s Choice Awards and see the judges’ picks drive down the red carpet to claim their prizes.  Octane & Opulence II: Gentlemen Prefer Race Cars is showing in the gallery through March 31, so attendees have an opportunity to see the race cars as well as the vehicles in the permanent collection.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  825 NE Ocean Blvd.  Stuart, FL. 

Hours: Daily 10 am – 5 pm 

 772-225-1961     ElliottMuseum.org 

 

 

 

The Elliott Museum Presents the 23^rd Annual Classics at the Beach Car Show March 23rd

 

 

Pre-Car Show Benefit Reception 

Friday, March 22   6-8 pm

$60 per person

 

 

Infiniti Stuart and Audi Stuart will kick things off with a Pre-Car Show Benefit Reception on Friday, March 22 from 6-8 pm.  Live music, dancing, silent auction, open bar, and a variety of finger foods will highlight the evening. Mix and mingle with other car aficionados and Car Show participants showing off their rides. Admission to this Pre-Car Show Benefit Reception is $60 per person and will benefit the Elliott Museum. RSVP: https://elliottmuseum.org or call 772.225.1961.

 

 

 

 

 

Classics at the Beach

Saturday, March 23      10 am – 3 pm

Awards Presentation 2:30 pm

 

 

 

Classics at the Beach, now in its 23^rd year, is the Elliott’s biggest fundraising event of the year, featuring nearly 100 rare, antique, classic, luxury, sports, and other vehicles from all over Florida.  This year, the featured marques are Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi, although cars of all years, makes, and models will be shown.  Vote for your favorites for the People’s Choice and Kids’ Choice Awards and see the judges’ picks drive down the red carpet to claim their prizes.  Classics at the Beach runs from 10 am – 3 pm, with the Awards Presentation at about 2:30 pm.  

 

 

 

 

 

Octane & Opulence II: Gentlemen Prefer Race Cars is showing in the gallery through March 31^st, so attendees to Classics at the Beach on Saturday, March 23^rd, will also have an opportunity to see the race cars as well as the vehicles in our permanent collection.  The Elliott boasts one of the largest collections of Model AA work and commercial vehicles around. 

 

 

 

 

“Little Black Dress” (1956 Corvette) Acrylic on canvas by John E. Schaeffer

 

 

All attendees (including Members) pay regular admission to the Car Show and we do not honor any coupons or discounts during this fundraiser.  Admission to the Car Show also includes the Museum.  This year our Museum Members will be invited to enjoy the Elliott’s Pit Crew VIP Lounge set up in our art studio from 11 am – 2:30 pm.  This Members-Only Lounge in the Museum will offer complimentary munchies and a cash bar with beer, wine, soft drinks, and water.  VIP Kids will enjoy coloring pages with a few of our cars that they may pin on the cork board in the studio and be part of the show.  

 

 

SC1 – 1966 SPG GT40 – photo by Bob Bennett

 

 

 

Speaking of auto art: in addition to the gorgeous vehicles, we are featuring original artwork by John E. Schaeffer who specializes in auto and chrome acrylic paintings that roll off the canvas.  For Art Down the Hall, guests will enjoy The Need for Speed, race car photos by local photographer Bob Bennett.  Works are available for purchase and sales will benefit the Elliott.  

 

CATB – 2018 Classics at the Beach Car Show

 

All guests will enjoy great food trucks on site.  Beer, wine, water, and soft drinks will be available from the Museum’s walk-up window.  In the lobby, you will have a chance to bid on a wide variety of more than 50 fabulous Silent Auction items from 10 am until 1 pm donated by our generous local establishments.  Parking will once again be available at Smithfield Plaza at the end of Monterey Road at East Ocean Blvd, with free shuttle busses provided by Eagle Luxury Transport running from 9:30 am until 4:30 pm.  There is very limited parking at Stuart Beach across from the Museum.

 

 

 

 

The Elliott Museum is located on beautiful Hutchinson Island

825 NE Ocean Blvd. in Stuart

Across the street from Stuart Beach  

Open daily from 10 am – 5 pm

 Admission: Adults – $14; Seniors – $12; $6 for kids from 6-12; Under 6 free. 

Call 772-225-1961 for more information or visit our website: www.elliottmuseum.org.

 

THANK   YOU   TO   OUR   SPONSORS!

 

Pre-Car Show March 22nd  Reception Sponsor:

 

 

 

 

Car Show Sponsors:  

Presenting Sponsor:

 

 

Gold Sponsor:

 

 

 

 

Bronze Sponsors:

 

 

Rocky (Rachelle) & Henry Grady 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elliott’s Pit Crew VIP Lounge sponsor:

 

European Car Performance Service, Inc. 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about this exhibit, upcoming exhibits, classes and workshops :

Robin Lee Makowski, Art Studio & Exhibitions Coordinator
The Elliott Museum
825 NE Ocean Boulevard    Stuart, FL 34996
772-225-1961, ex 121
www.elliottmuseum.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

 

 

 

Mary Christou creates jewelry pieces that speak to her love of Art Nouveau, Science Fiction, Steampunk, fairy tales, and all things Medieval and Arthurian.  Artisans On The Ave features Mary’s jewelry masterpieces at a Free Reception on Friday, March 22.  Mary will be giving a demonstration, as she creates a cuff bracelet from its bare beginnings.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Featuring:

 

THE    JEWELRY   OF

 

M  A  R  Y      C  H  R  I  S  T  O  U

Friday, March 22 

6:00  – 9:00  PM

Free Reception with refreshments

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary Christou asks, “Are you bored when you walk into the mall or the jewelry store? Do you have trouble finding pieces that express your personality, and don’t offend your values”?    She tells The Rickie Report, “That was me, and that’s why I started making jewelry about ten years ago. Minimalist style is lovely and classic, but it’s not who I am. In stores, the Boho pieces I did like were often of poor quality, and mass-produced in third-world sweatshops, both things that go against my core values”.

 

Mary Christou’s “Alice Queen of Hearts Necklace”

 

 

 

Mary describes herself as a daydreamer, a lover of books and movies and music. She loves science fiction, Steampunk, fairy tales, and all things Medieval and Arthurian. Art Nouveau is her favorite movement, and she is inspired by nature, the forests, the oceans.

 

 

 

Mary Christou’s “Steampunk Heart Cuff bracelet”

 

“For years, I just bought simple clothes and jewelry that didn’t make me feel special at all, suppressing what I was inside. But then creative expression began seeping through, and finally exploded out of me. Now I can’t keep it in anymore.  Once I started making jewelry and giving it to friends, it just wouldn’t stop. Pretty soon, there was so much, I had to find more people to share it with. There’s nothing like the joy of seeing someone else feeling special and expressing herself by wearing my pieces”!

 

 

Mary Christou’s “Mermaid and Roman Glass necklace”

 

 

Mary goes beyond herself as she creates high quality art jewelry, often with recycled materials. 10% of her jewelry and class sales go to two charitable organizations: WaterAid provides clean water and basic sanitation for people in 38 countries (and counting). Kiva gives those less fortunate a leg up in their businesses so they can feed their families. She says, “I believe there is room for all of us and we can all help each other. I have also learned the joy of teaching jewelry-making to others, especially when they may have thought they were not “artsy” at all because they couldn’t draw. We are all creative, and if you can use a twist-tie, you can make jewelry from just about anything.  So do join me on this journey, because we all deserve to express ourselves and feel special every day”!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lighthouse ArtCenter presents the return of the “Best Of The Clubs” with an Opening Reception/Artist Awards Ceremony on Thursday, March 21.  This exciting installation showcases accomplished residents from many of our private communities from Palm Beach to Stuart.  The exhibition is available March 21- 30.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery

373 Tequesta Drive    Tequesta, Florida 33469

(561) 746-3101     www.LighthouseArts.org

Gallery Hours:
M-F 10 am – 4 pm      Sat 10 am – 2 pm

 First Saturday of the month no charge

 

 

 

Lighthouse ArtCenter Announces:

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibition Reception and Award Ceremony:

 

 

 

3^rd Thursday

Thursday, March 21

 

5:30 – 7:30 pm

Free for Lighthouse ArtCenter members/ $10 for non-members

Exhibit is available March 21 – 30, 2019

 

Jane Rose, “Fun with Flatware”  Ibis Camera Club

 

 

 

 

The Lighthouse ArtCenter presents the return of the Best of the Clubs Art Exhibition. This exciting installation showcases accomplished residents from many of our private communities from Palm Beach to Stuart. The exhibition will be from March 21 – 30, 2019, with the opening reception and award ceremony on Thursday, March 21 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

 

 

 

Regina Childs, “Portrait, Lady with Cat”  Mirasol Country Club

 

 

 

 

These talented artists show their most current, original art in a setting that cultivates a ideas, techniques, and creativity in our vibrant community.  It is an exciting exhibition – sure to be one of the cultural highlights of the season.  

 

 

Jim Davis, “Lunar Landing”   Jupiter Hills Club

 

Each club juries in the best of their members’ work from the past season including everything from stone sculpture to cold wax encaustic, from watercolors to photographs.   

 

 

Rita Shapiro, “Incognito”  Club at Ibis

 

“The caliber of the artwork is exceptional,” says Janeen Mason, Curator of the Lighthouse ArtCenter. “Every year we are delighted with the diversity and excellence of the submissions. It’s a real tribute to the talent that is right here in our community.”

 

Laurie Aguera-Arcas, “Camouflage in Black” Mariner Sands (Laurie has taught classes at LAC)

 

 

 

Participating Communities Include:

Admiral’s Cove, Jupiter

BallenIsles Country Club, Palm Beach Gardens

Frenchman’s Creek Country Club, Palm Beach Gardens

Frenchman’s Reserve, Palm Beach Gardens

Ibis Country Club Camera Club, West Palm Beach

Ibis Country Club, West Palm Beach

Jonathan’s Landing Golf Club, Jupiter

Jupiter Hills Country Club, Tequesta

Jupiter Island Artists, Jupiter Island

Loblolly Country Club, Hobe Sound

Lost Tree Village, North Palm Beach

The Loxahatchee Club, Jupiter

Mariner Sands Country Club, Stuart

Mirasol Country Club, Palm Beach Gardens

PGA National Members Club, Palm Beach Gardens

Sailfish Point, Stuart

Turtle Creek Country Club, Tequesta

 

 

This exhibition is generously sponsored by Peacock + Lewis Architects and Planners, LLC. Peacock + Lewis has been providing architecture and interior design services to communities, organizations, business owners, governments and individuals since 1961. 

 

 

 

 

 

For further information about this event, classes, exhibits, or tours:

Please call (561) 746-3101 or go to www.LighthouseArts.org

The Lighthouse ArtCenter, a 501c (3) not-for-profit, was founded in 1964 by eight artists and Christopher Norton. In the last 54 years it has grown to include a gallery, school of art, gift shop, and art supply store. Supported by memberships, sponsors, and grants the ArtCenter now serves over 20,000 guests, 2,500 students, 45 faculty members, 500 summer ArtCampers and a comprehensive outreach program to benefit underserved and disabled residents in the community.

Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery

 373 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida  33469

(561) 746-3201

Monday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm

Saturday 10 am – 2 pm

 

Lighthouse ArtCenter School of Art and Art Supply Store

395 Seabrook Road Tequesta, Florida 33469

(561)748-8737

Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm

Saturday 9 am – 4 pm

 

 

 

 

 

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Coral Springs Festival of the Arts celebrates its 15th year in grand proportions!  Mark your calendars for Saturday and Sunday, March 16 & 17! Enjoy the Howard Alan juried outdoor art show, Gardenfest Coral Springs, Flamenco dancers, and a Wallpaper Fashion Exhibit. A literary workshop with special guest, Connie Francis takes place on Friday, March 15 and requires reservations for the free lecture. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks, including Featured artist, Susan Greeley.

 

 

 

 

C O R A L    S P R I N G S

FESTIVAL  OF   THE  ARTS

Saturday and Sunday, March 16 & 17

10 am – 5 pm both days

Free admission

Free parking and shuttle service available:

Coral Springs Center for the Arts

2855 Coral Springs Drive

During the hours of the show on Saturday and Sunday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stop by this celebration of every medium of art on March 16 – 17 during the 15th Annual Coral Springs Festival of the Arts and Crafts. Held in conjunction with the Coral Springs Art Festival Committee and the City of Coral Springs, the Festival of the Arts and Crafts features life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics, and more during the free, outdoor event. The Festival also includes a full Green Market as well as live, cultural entertainment.

 

 

 

Connie Francis will be the 2019 Literary Guest Speaker at the Festival’s Literary Workshop. The Workshop will be held on Friday, March 15^th from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. Ms. Francis will discuss her newly released autobiography “Among My Souvenirs – The Real Story”, which includes stories about her life including time spent with Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and Ed Sullivan.  The event is free to the public, however, due to seating limitations, those wishing to attend will require a ticket from the Festival’s online registration which will begin on February 1^st.   http://www.csfoa.org

 

 

There will be two stages featuring entertainment which will include musical groups from genres ranging from Jazz to Country to Motown. And for the first time, the many styles of dance and entertainment represented at the Festival will include Flamenco Dancers. Music and dancing will be continuous throughout the weekend. 

 

Peruse the Fine Art and Fine Crafts

 

 

 

New to this year’s lineup of events is a unique exhibit called “Art as Fashion” presented by Atlantic Wallpaper. The exhibit will feature dresses made entirely of wallpaper and designed by local fashion designers. Make your way to the North Stage on Saturday the 16^th from Noon to 5:00 PM to see these beautiful creations.

 

 

 

 

Susan Greeley Named Signature Artist
for Coral Springs Festival of the Arts 2019

 

 

Susan Greeley, Featured Artist Coral Springs Festival of the Arts 2019

 

 

The Coral Springs Festival of the Arts is proud to announce Susan Greeley as the 2019 Signature Artist.  The winning entry, entitled “Nature Calls” depicts a cattle egret and great blue heron in a colorful Everglades landscape. Greeley’s painting will be featured in the Festival’s advertisements and on T-shirts and posters sold at the festival.

 

“Nature Calls” by Susan Greeley

 

 

Greeley has taught K-12 Visual Art since 1981. During this time she was able to develop her own art by experimenting with different media and themes. The natural beauty and color in landscape is the primary focus of her work. She explains, “Hopefully through my paintings the viewers will be able to experience everyday places and spaces in a new light.” 

 

 

With its tree canopy, restaurants and shops, The Walk of Coral Springs provides the perfect venue for the Festival. With something for everyone, children to seniors, art lovers to music lovers, theatre enthusiasts to literary enthusiasts, the Coral Springs Festival of the Arts is the signature event for Western Broward County. The Festival is easily accessible from the Sawgrass Expressway, offers free convenient parking and a free trolley system to off-site parking.

For more information on the Coral Springs Festival of the Arts, visit www.csfoa.org.

 

The Coral Springs Festival of the Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to raise awareness of the arts and culture in northwest Broward, and to entertain, educate and inspire its attendees. This event is partially funded by the Broward County Board of Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.

About Howard Alan Events, Inc.:

Howard Alan Events, Florida-based company, produces the nation’s top juried art and craft shows. Ranked among the Top 100 Art Fairs in the Country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the 33-years established company has overseen art festivals in such noted cities as Alexandria, VA; Aspen, CO; Sarasota, FL; Fort Lauderdale, FL and 40 other destination markets in the nation.

Please visit www.artfestival.com or call 561-746-6615.

 

 

 

 

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

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Wool sculptor, Gin Blische has created a community of woodland creatures who are caught off guard when a big wind sends them on an adventure!  Stop by the free Opening Reception on Friday, March 15 at Artisans On The Ave and meet Gin as well as the other artists in this gallery!  Gin’s needle-felted sculptures are one-of-a-kind and each has its own personality.  The Rickie Report shares the details and a sneak peek.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“The  Briar  Wind”

 

 

 

Featuring:

 

G I N         B L I S C H E

Friday, March 15  

6:00  – 9:00  PM

 

 

A community woodland creatures are caught off guard when a big wind sends them reaching for any anchor they can get their feet into!  You’re invited to a fantastical felted world created by wool sculptor, Gin Blische.  “The Briar Wind” will enchant anyone with whimsy in their heart and forest life in their soul!