The Boca Raton Museum Art School announces NEW classes for children, teens, and adults, PLUS Special December Workshops. Let the Boca Museum of Art School help you boost your well being through creativity!  Social distancing precautions and adherence to CDC guidelines are in place.  The Rickie Report shares all of these details and some sneak peeks. Classes make a perfect gift for the season!

 

 

 

 

 

 

801 W. Palmetto Road     Boca Raton FL 33486
561-392-2503

www.bocamuseum.org

 

 

 

 

The Boca Raton Museum Art School welcomes back our loyal snowbirds and local students with a series of ONE day workshops and Studio Time during the month of December.

Visit our website and find the perfect workshop in Painting, Drawing, Jewelry, Mixed Media-Collage, Holiday Hand Printed Holiday Cards, Plein Air Painting, Artsy Spoons in Oil, Figure and Portrait Painting or Drawing and much more.

 

 

 

Click to Register for Fall Sessions and December Workshops

 

 

 

 

Get back to your artistic expressions and give yourself a treat, reconnecting with your talents!

 

 

 

FOR   THE   LOVE   OF   FLOWERS  

WORKSHOP

 

 

 

Instructor: Janet Onofrey

Thursday, December 17

9am – 1pm

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: 

 

 

 

 

FANTASY    ILLUSTRATION

 

 

Instructor: Frankie Curran

Mondays  6 – 9 pm  

For adults

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: 

 

 

THE   PHOTOGRAPHER   &   THE   MODEL

 

 

 

Instructor:  Allan Pierce

  Mondays  6- 9pm

 For adults

 

 

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: 

 

 

 

 

FANTASY    ILLUSTRATION    FOR    TEENS

 

 

 

Instructor: Frankie Curran

Mondays  4 – 5:30  pm  

For teens

 

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: 

 

 

 

 

ART    IN    S.T.E.A.M.  –   YES  PLEASE!  

( AGES 8 – 12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructor:  Alexa Frey  

Thursdays  

4:30 – 6 pm

 

 

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: 

 

 

 

 

 

ART SCHOOL SAFETY PROCEDURES

 

We are committed to the health and safety of our students, staff, and volunteers. In consideration of all participating the Boca Museum Art School will follow current guidelines set by the governor of the State of Florida and local authorities.

 

The Art School has created a robust cleaning and sanitizing schedule. Masks will be required for adult instructors, staff, and volunteers. The students will be encouraged to wear masks as well and will be provided. We will adhere to social distancing in the classrooms with a maximum of 10 students per room as well as no rotating between rooms for activities. Each student will have their own set of materials and will not share supplies. Students will wash their hands upon entering the building and will go directly to their classroom. We encourage all students to use the hand sanitizing stations frequently that are placed in each classroom as well as throughout The Art School.

 

 

 

 

For more information about these classes and more:

Boca Raton Museum Art School
801 W. Palmetto Road Boca Raton FL 33486
561-392-2503

bocamuseum.org/theartschool

 

www.bocamuseum.org

 

 

 

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DECEMBER,  2020    EXHIBITION

 

 

Opening Reception:

 

 

Wednesday, December 2

 

 

 

5:30 – 7:30 pm

 

 

The Palm Room

 3778 SE Ocean Blvd    Stuart, FL  

 

 

 

Featuring refreshments, artists, paintings and sculpture! 

 

 

GALLERY HOURS:   Wednesday  – Saturday  12 – 6 pm

 

 

 

 

The December exhibit is supported in part by Women Supporting the Arts and the Arts Council of Martin County.

 

 

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

 

 

 

Barry Steven Greff

 

 “Ascension” from the Series FLOW by Barry Steven Greff©

 

Photographer Barry Steven Greff specializes in ethereal sea, land and cityscape images as well as portraits of animals and jellyfish. He says he is a perfectionist when it comes to creating his prints.

 

 

 

 

Eduardo Gomez Rojas

 

Sculpted Portrait of a Girl by Eduardo Gomez Rojas

 

Jensen Beach sculptor Eduardo Gomez Rojas states, “Individual uniqueness inspires me.” Telling stories with his sculptures, he is guided by a sense of empathy with others as he strives to reach into the souls of his subjects.

 

 

 

Jacquelyn Roesch-Sanchez

Handmade Wearable art by  Jacquelyn Roesch-Sanchez

 

Jacquelyn Roesch-Sanchez creates fiber art that is about color and combinations of color that change continuously to form spectrums. Her inspiration comes from nature. Jacquelyn’s unique pieces include wearable and decorative art.

 

 

 

Lynn Morgan

 

 

Painting by Lynn Morgan

 

Working in either pastels or oils, Lynn Morgan finds color to be her passion. Using photographs for inspiration, her work is more abstract and expressive than realistic.

 

 

 

Robert Moore

Painting by Robert Moore

 

 

Creative impressionistic pop-art artist Robert Moore presents a wide variety of images inspired by memories and the world around him. His unique and colorful acrylic paintings present views of the familiar with a realistic, portrait-like feel.

 

 

 

Sue Klahne

 

Painting by Sue Klahne

 

 

Sue Klahne enjoys the freedom of creating fluid abstract art with acrylics and other art mediums. Her paintings are largely inspired by the various blue hues of the ocean and the flow and power of the waves.

 

 

 

For more information about this exhibit, other events, or membership:

• To promote Martin County, Florida as a center of art.
• To provide opportunity for artists to exhibit original work to the public.
• To develop a sense of shared community and support among artists.
• To foster the concept that success for one artist benefits all artists.
• To present Artists’ Open Studios as a venue for purchasing art.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now is the time to gift yourself!  There is no better place than at Whitespace  The Mordes Collection to find one-of-a-kind jewelry on sale, artwork, and more!  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks!

 

 

 

 

 

For more information please visit:

www.whitespacecollection.com

or email: whitespace@mordes.net

 

 

 

 

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The public is invited to the Continuing Art Benefit Sale for Sam Perry, a beloved artist and art teacher who is struggling with colon cancer and his related medical bills.  The artworks are showcased at Paul Fisher Gallery, where you can visit in-person NOW through the Closing Reception on Saturday, November 21.  Sales can be made via Instagram through December 14.  Artists of international and national renown have donated new works.  The Rickie Report shares the details and more sneak peeks.  Your purchase of original fine art to benefit Sam Perry is more meaningful than anything we can imagine!

 

 

 

 

SAM    PERRY    ART    BENEFIT   CONTINUES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

433 Flamingo Drive   W. Palm Beach, FL  33401

 

 

 

REGULAR  GALLERY  HOURS:

Tuesday thru Friday 11 – 4

 

 

 

 

 

C L O S I N G       R E C E P T I O N

SATURDAY,   NOVEMBER 21, 2020

 

 

6-9   PM

Paul Fisher Gallery

433 Flamingo Drive, Palm Beach, FL

 

Social distancing & masks will be enforced and attendance will be limited.

 

 

“Vectors” by Glauber Castro

 

 

 

 

To purchase online, send private message:  gf.me/u/y4w2tj

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Marta” by Evan Sahlman

 

 

 

During the event, if someone is interested in purchasing a work, they will make the donation directly to Sam’s GoFundMe page and show an event coordinator the proof of donation and they can then take the artwork. All artwork not sold that evening will still be available for purchase on Instagram.

 

 

Women In The Visual Arts (WITVA) invites you to their “Winter Craft Fair”, perfect for the gift giving season, now through January 1, 2021!  Available on-line you can browse the fabulous items for sale including one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry, home decor, accessories, and more.  The artists chosen may live locally, but sell their creations nationally and internationally.  This event will benefit their Art Scholarship Program.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.  WITVA, promoting the Visual Arts and Women Artists in Florida, offers meaningful networking opportunities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GO   TO   THE  “SHOP” TAB:

www.witva.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

One-of-a-kind Polymer Cane Necklace by Lori Axelrod

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One-of-a-kind Handmade Doll by Mary Triba

 

For more information on events, membership, or supporting WITVA, Inc. please visit:

 

www.witva.org

 

 

 

 

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Whitespace, The Mordes Collection celebrates its Season Opening on Saturday, November 21st. Enjoy “Uncrated II: Selections from the Mordes Private Collection”, meet Artist In Residence Wilma Bulkin Siegel, MD, peruse Alisa Winston’s acclaimed jewelry, and much more!  The Rickie Report shares the details and sneak peeks.

 

 

 

 

For more information please visit:

www.whitespacecollection.com

or email: whitespace@mordes.net

 

 

 

 

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VIP    Event

Registered  Members  of  Balbinot  Art  Studio:

Saturday, November 28, 2020

Email for details:  studio@brigittebalbinot.com

 

 

 

 

www.brigittebalbinot.com

 

 

 

Exhibit Runs November 30 – December 30, 2020

 

Experience a 3D viewing room as if you are walking through an art gallery!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balbinot relates, “While COVID-19 has made travel and in person gathering nearly impossible this year for many, we luckily can rely on the use of technology to remain connected. For me, creating these works has helped me stay united to my beloved Italy in spirit. There is no question that we are living some challenging and trying times, and because of this, we need more than ever, to find ways to remain positive and keep looking towards brighter horizons. Art can provide reprieve from a rather bleak present, allowing for a moment of  “rêverie” while giving us the promise of a better tomorrow”.

 

 

 

 

“If These Walls Could Talk” oil and cold wax on panel by Brigitte Balbinot

 

 

Balbinot’s process is extremely labor intensive and driven by the physicality of the materials. She typically works in series and will generally have many paintings going at once. She says, “Just as in life, art offers no shortcut and each piece goes through many transformative stages over the course of multiple months before it finally unfolds. Each one of my paintings is meant to carry its own history. I aim to create an object that represents the symbioses of old and new. By combining the modernism of abstracted forms and the traditionalism of carefully calibrated chosen colors and  frames on selected works, I allude to the passage of time while being in the present”.

 

 

Balbinot’s techniques such as using solvent reduction, incorporating organic materials, and aggregates like dry pigments or marble dust that are mixed directly to the paint allow her to create rich and vibrant patinas of both textures and colors. The crafting of these intricate  and complex surfaces emphasizes the physicality of the material.

 

 

Contemporary landscape artist Brigitte Balbinot grew up Switzerland. She is a full time practicing artist who now works and lives in South Florida. Having both a Swiss and Italian heritage, her solid footprint in the old continent can be observed in her work. While predominantly nature inspired, her paintings are driven by a sense of place while alluding to the nostalgia of time passed and life’s impermanence. Each year, the artist spends time in her native country of Switzerland as well as in a small medieval village situated in the northern part of Italy. 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about this exhibit or other artworks:

Contact  Balbinot Art Studio

Website:  www.brigittebalbinot.com

Email:   studio@brigittebalbinot.com

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

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

 

 

 

 

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The Wellington Art Society (WAS) is participating in “Artscapes”, a virtual exhibit scheduled from NOW through January 4, 2021. This exhibit features 25 artists and 80 original artworks by WAS members, including stained glass, handmade paper, photography, painting, and more. All artwork is for sale and a portion of proceeds go toward WAS Scholarship and Outreach Programs.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks. Start your holiday shopping here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WELLINGTON ART SOCIETY

ANNOUNCES 

VIRTUAL GALLERY EXHIBIT:

“ARTSCAPES” 

 

 

 

Now through January 4, 2021

 

 

 

Click Here For the Exhibit 

 

 

 

 

“Tickled Pink” by Charles Moses

 

 

Artwork showcased in the virtual exhibit can be seen on the Wellington Art Society website through the Kunstmatrix tool. Kunstamatrix is a unique and innovative platform that enables artists to create beautiful and realistic 3D versions of their artwork, displayed in a sophisticated 3D virtual exhibition space. Visitors can view artwork one of several ways, including moving themselves around the exhibit using the arrows that appear on screen or by using the cursor. A guided tour is also available as an option.

 

 

“El Lusitano” by Hermi Zumbado

 

 

 

“The virtual exhibit is a great way to exhibit art while many galleries and other exhibit sites are still closed,” says Erica Kyle, Committee Chair of “Artscapes”. “With Kunstmatrix and their Virtual Gallery Program, WAS members can reach a broader, global audience.”

 

 

 

“Mediterranean Coast” by Marcia Greene

 

 

All artwork is for sale, and a portion of the proceeds are used in outreach initiatives such as the WAS Scholarship Program. Established in 2001, the program provides scholarships to talented young artists for art related expenses and tuition costs. Over the past decade WAS is proud to have awarded over $90,000 to more than 75 recipients within our community.

 

 

 

For more information about “Artscapes”, or to learn more about the 25 featured artists, please visit: 

https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/2435289/artscapes

 

 

 

The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization in its 39th year. It is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their art work in local galleries, interact with other artists and serve the community through their art. For more information about WAS, visit http://www.wellingtonartsociety.org/.

 

 

 

 

 

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Longtime Armory Art Center instructor and artist, Sam Perry is fighting for his life after cancer surgery.  Sam’s wife, Carole Philippe launched a GoFundMe campaign and the art community has united to support Sam by donating original fine art works to sell at the Paul Fisher Gallery or via Instagram. An In Person Preview/Purchase event on Saturday, November 14 takes place at the Paul Fisher Gallery. Admission is Free, but you must RSVP. Social distancing and masks will be enforced. The sale continues on Instagram through December 14, 2020.  We urge you to look at the full exhibit and make a purchase. 100% of sales will go toward Sam’s medical bills. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks of the artworks (prices begin at $30).

 

 

 

 

 

IN   PERSON    PREVIEW/PURCHASE   EVENT

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2020

 

 

4 – 9 PM

Paul Fisher Gallery

433 Flamingo Drive, Palm Beach, FL

 

 

RSVP is required by emailingsamperrybenefit@gmail.com

 

Social distancing & masks will be enforced and attendance will be limited.

 

 

 

To purchase online, send private message:  gf.me/u/y4w2tj

 

Original Artworks by Ray Gross, Aya Bendat, Steve Brouse

 

 

VIRTUAL   ART    SALE   CONTINUES   ON

INSTAGRAM

THROUGH   DECEMBER 14, 2020

 

 

www.instagram.com/samperrybenefit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perry, who has been an instructor at the Armory for more than 20 years, lacks health insurance to cover some of the costs for his cancer treatment. “Sam is one of our longest-standing instructors, who has poured his heart and soul into the Armory,” said Executive Director Tom Pearson. “It’s so important to support each other in these times, and we want to do anything we can to support Sam.”

 

 

 

 

 

During the event, if someone is interested in purchasing a work, they will make the donation directly to Sam’s GoFundMe page and show an event coordinator the proof of donation and they can then take the artwork. All artwork not sold that evening will still be available for purchase on Instagram.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Arts Council of Martin County’s “All Florida” Juried Art Show turns 30 and is open now through December 12, 2020. While the show started as a local juried art show, over the years it has grown to encompass all Florida artists.  The 2020 version features 54 artists of all media and introduces some new elements to the schedule. Juried by Lisa Rockford, a handful of artists will join a virtual panel to discuss their works on Tuesday, November 17.  Instead of an Opening event, there will be a Closing Reception on Thursday, December 3.  The entire Free exhibit is being offered in a hybrid manner, both virtual and in-person at the Courthouse Cultural Arts Center in Stuart. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks of the top winners!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Arts Council of Martin County

 P r e s e n t s:

 

30   Annual   All   Florida   Juried   Arts   Show

 

 

 

 

 

Artist Panel Discussion (virtual)

Tuesday,  November 17     6pm

 

Moderated by Maria Miele, the discussion will feature several of the award winning artists from the exhibition talking about their work and inspirations.

 

 

Closing Reception

Thursday, December 3

 5:30-7pm

 

 

Exhibition Dates:

Now through December 12, 2020

Gallery Hours: Tuesday, 10 AM to 6 PM  and Wednesday– Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM

 

 

The exhibition showcases recent art by Florida artists in all media. Exhibited works span the mediums of watercolor, ceramics, acrylic, oil, photography, clay, encaustic, wood, metal, glass, and serigraph from 54 artists from Tallahassee to Miami.

 

Lisa Rockford served as the juror for the show and we are introducing some new elements to the schedule this year. In addition to the juror lecture, a handful of artists will join a panel to conduct a virtual discussion about their works. Instead of an opening, we decided to do a closing event in December.

 

The All Florida Juried Art Show will also be virtual, please check the website for a link to see it, if you are unable to visit the Court House Cultural Center to see it in the gallery space in person.

1^st   P l a c e

 

“Protect Us” by Stephanie Cunningham

 

 

 

Related Events:

Artist Panel Discussion (virtual) | November 17th at 6pm

The Panel Discussion will be moderated by Maria Miele. The discussion will feature several of the award winning artists from the exhibition talking about their work and inspirations.

Closing Reception | December 3rd from 5:30-7pm

An in-person celebration of the exhibition with social distancing guidelines in place, including mask requirements, temperature checks and limits on number of guest in the gallery at any one time. Tables and refreshments will be set up in our outdoor courtyard.

 

 

 

 

2^nd   P l a c e

 

“Dancing Crown” by Harris Wiltsher

 

 

 

 

About the Juror: Lisa Rockford

 

Lisa Rockford, founder of Rockford Projects, is an independent curator, artist, and educator. As a passionate avid arts advocate, she has organized multi-disciplinary exhibitions, public lectures, artist workshops, and interactive experiences, all designed to be accessible to a broad audience, spark dialogue, and act as a catalyst for cultural exchange.

Visit https://rockfordprojects.weebly.com/ to learn more.

 

 

 

3^rd  P l a c e

 

 

 

 

“(K)not Art V” by Susan Maas

 

 

A w a r d s

 

Honorable Mentions:

 

“La Posada” by Rita Shapiro

“Australia is Burning” by Beatrice McClelland

“Assault on the Scarlet Petticoat” by Carolyn Davis

 

A r t i s t     L i s t

 

 

Laird

Miles Batt 2

Michaelann Bellerjeau

Simon Berson

Rosario Bond

Megan Castellon

Anda Chance, CPSA, CPX

Shelly Cox-Vandermeulen

Liliana Crespi

Stephanie Cunningham

Molly Curry

Carolyn Davis

Diana Rell Dean

Gianna Dibartolomeo

Michelle Drummond

Christian Feneck

Daniel Fiorda

Torenzo Gann

Bonney Goldstein

Daniel Gorostiaga

Jada Grantlin

John Guiseppi

Jay Hatfield

Gail Higginbotham

Robert Hoekstra

Rick Hurst

Luke Jenkins

Colleen Kastner

Vyd Keryx

Alice Laputka

Marilee Lee

Ellen Lindner

Barbara Lyons

Susan Maas

Patricia Maguire

Gail McCarthy

Beatrice McClelland

Rick Myers

Anne Orvieto

Cleveland Page

Chad Periman

Perlie Petrillo

Rhianna Pohlhammer

Diane Powers-Harris

Suzanne Redmond

Linda Reymore

Marcella Rutledge

Claudia Scalise

Rita Shapiro

Norman Silva

Suzanne Spahn

Yelena Sugralinova

Harris Wiltsher

Fredric Witkin

 

 

 

For more information about this exhibit, upcoming exhibits and events please visit:

The Arts Council 

Court House Cultural Center

80 SE Ocean Blvd.   Stuart, FL 34994

772.287.6676

www.MartinArts.org

 

 

 

 

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