Gallery 14 in Vero Beach opens its 16th season with a double header, introducing two new owner-artists, Jessica Leto and Evan Schwarze. Their works will be given a special expanded exhibit in two shows entitled:  Color Confessions: Abstracts by Jessica Leto, and Light and Leisure: Impressionism by Evan Schwarze. These exhibits will run concurrently from Tuesday Oct 3 to Friday Oct 27, with an Opening Reception on Friday, October 6, 2023 as part of the First Friday Gallery Stroll. Explore the relationships between color, space and movement with a bit of gold leaf from Jessica and a range of representational to abstract pieces from Evan.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks!

 

 

 

 

 

1911 14^th Avenue    Vero Beach, FL. 

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

 

 

 

Welcomes   Two   New   Artist-Owners

 

 

 

Color Confessions: Abstracts

by   Jessica Leto

 

 And

 

Light and Leisure: Impressionism

by Evan Schwarze

 

 

 

 

 

JESSICA  LETO

 

 

 

 

 

EVAN   SCHWARZE

 

 

Meet     the     Artists     Reception

 

Friday,    October 6,  2023

 

 

5    –    8   pm

 

 

 

“Out To Sea” by Evan Schwarze

 

 

Enjoy  Vero  Beach’s  1st  Friday  Gallery  Strolls

Exhibits run Tuesday Oct 3 to Friday Oct 27, 2023

 

 

 

“Free Fall” by Jessica Leto

 

 

 

Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 – 5 and Saturday 10 – 4

Also open by appointment

Closed Sunday and Monday  

 

 

 

 

“It Was All A Dream” by Jessica Leto

 

 

 

Jessica’s work is both ethereal and haunting, as she explores the relationships between color, space and movement, often incorporating the sheen of gold leaf with intuitive strokes and experimental mark making.  She holds a BA in Studio Art from Florida Atlantic University, and has a background in graphic design.  Originally from Virginia, Jessica is now rooted in Vero Beach, FL.,  

 

 

“Sharing The Love” by Evan Schwarze

 

 

Evan, who was raised in Dayton Ohio as the son of an art critic and English literature teacher, holds a BFA from Columbus College of Art and Design.  With work ranging from representational to abstract, Evan applies paint to canvas with brush and palette knife using transparent glazes and thick opaque strokes – creating vibrations of light.  He is especially known for his impressionistic style that transforms us to tropical waters.  

 

Featured  throughout  the  year  at  Gallery  14:

Lila Blakeslee

Barbara du Pont

Barbara Landry

Mary Ann Hall

Deborah Morrell Polackwich

Dorothy Napp Schindel

Walford Campbell

Joan Earnhart

Terry Green

Viola Pace Knudsen

Jessica Leto

Mia Lindberg

Francis Mesaros

Michael Robinson

Evan Schwarze

Carol Staub

Artist-sales associate Jo Zaza    

 

 

 

 

About Gallery 14:

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

 

 

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

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

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

 

 

For more details please call  :772 562-5525

or Email: dnschindel@gmail.com

 

 

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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

 

 

 

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WIN

 

 

One   or   more

 

 

Of   these   ORIGINAL   works   of   art

 

 

For   as   little   as   $20!

 

 

 

 

Palm     Room     Art     Gallery    &    Artisans    Boutique

 

 

Gallery Hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays from Noon to 6 pm

 

 

 3746 SE Ocean Blvd.  Stuart, FL

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

 

 

OR    Buy tickets  ONLINE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOW  through  October  28, 2023  

 

 

 

ALL artwork is ready to hang.

 

 

 

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The Wellington Art Society will feature a presentation by Jessica Ransom, Director of Artist Services at the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the Wellington Community Center. The event includes a meet and greet, a member spotlight, a brief meeting and Jessica’s discussion.  In addition, mark your calendars for a new municipal art exhibition, “Creative” going on now through November 24, 2023, at the Wellington City Hall. The public is invited to the Opening Reception on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Enjoy the original artwork of 24 artists and 70 works of art in various media including oil, acrylic, watercolor, ceramics and photography.  The Rickie Report shares all of the details and a sneak peek.  The public is welcome to ALL WAS events!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Is Invited To

 

Wellington Art Society Meeting

 

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

 

5:30 pm

 

 

Wellington  Community  Center

 

12150 Forest Hill Blvd.   Wellington, FL

 

 

 

PRESENTING:

Jessica Ransom,

Director of Artist Services

at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County

 

 

 

For more information contact: Heather Bergstrom, presidentofwas@gmail.com

 

 

 

Jessica Ransom manages, curates, and oversees installation of all exhibitions as the Director of Artist Services at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is the only organization solely dedicated to supporting arts and culture in the Palm Beaches. In its’ sustaining effort to foster growth of the cultural sector, the Council provides support services to cultural organizations and creative professionals, administers public and private grant programs, advocates for cultural funding, enhances local arts education, and promotes cultural tourism.

 

 

 

 

 

Jessica serves as the primary contact for professional visual artists in Palm Beach County and leads the Council’s Artist Resource Team. Jessica has held positions throughout the art industry as an art advisor and appraiser, developing clientele for a fine art handling firm, and managing the contemporary art space Culture Lab at City Place. Her experience includes advising private collectors on purchases, sales, and appraisals, overseeing both private and public art installations, and managing all aspects of art loans. Jessica received her master’s in the History of Art and the Art Market from Christie’s Education in New York City. She is the current chairperson of the City of West Palm Beach Art Life committee and is a board member of Impact the Palm Beaches.

For additional information on the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, please visit their website at www.palmbeachculture.com.

 

 

 

WAS Announces New Exhibition

“Creative”  and  “Concepts”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opening Reception:

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

 

 

5 – 7  pm

 

 

Wellington City Hall

12300 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington FL, 33414

Now through November 24, 2023

 

 

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

 

Enjoy the original artwork of 24 artists and 70 works of art in various media including oil, acrylic, watercolor, ceramics and photography.

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.

 

Featured   Artists are:

Barbara Bailey

 Heather Bergstrom

 Betty Brodie

 Nancy Cinieri

 Ayesha T DeLorenzo

Kim Hope DiGiacomo

Nancy Fried

 Cynthia George

Jan Gmitter

 Laura Jaffe

Lou Ann La Bohn

Nancy Lee

 Joseph Marcou

 Paul Marshall

 Rose Gong Monier

 Susan Mosely

 Susan Oakes

Lucille Pallante

Leslie Pfeiffer

 Ava Rhodes

Marion Roberts

Carl Stoveland

Cindi Taylor

 Elaine Weber

 

 

 

 

The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization in its 42nd 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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ENDANGERED Art4Apes Fine Art & Photography Contest 2023 is still accepting entries for its international exhibition. The DEADLINE to apply is Sunday, October 1, 2023. Cash prizes total over $6,500 and includes an Adult Category and Young Artist Category. Due to the generosity of Shechter & Associates, Young Artists ENTER FREE. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks of the Virtual Artist in Residence Program.  Sales from this contest benefits the Center for Great Apes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Everything is SOOOO Big” © 2022 Nancy Haseman.  All Rights Reserved

 

 

 

 

 

         “Testing the Waters” Pastels. © 2022 Deborah LaFogg-Docherty. All Rights Reserved

 

 

 

  The program offers an online gallery exhibition for a month and social media promote of your work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Open Wide” © 2022 Photograph Jacha Potgieter. All Rights Reserved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Grassy Waters” Oil Painting © 2023 Patricia Maguire. All Rights Reserved

Closing date is October 1, 2023.

 

 

Questions?  Lindsey@Art4Apes.com

 

 

 

 

Center for Great Apes

 

 

 

 

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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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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

The Riverland Arts & Culture Center, a private amenity located in the residential GL Homes community of Riverland in Port St. Lucie, FL, opens a call for artists and vendors for its Fall Festival on Saturday, October 14 with an expected turnout of  700- 1000 Riverland residents to attend. Held outdoors on the events plaza at the Riverland Arts & Culture Center, artists and vendors will reach new home owners looking for up-to-the-minute decor and products.  The Rickie Report shares the details and encourages emerging as well as seasoned artists and vendors to apply. We want to emphasize that you will be reaching a new audience, as most of the residents are new to the Port St. Lucie area!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We expect 700-1000 Riverland residents to attend.

This is a FREE event.

 

APPLY HERE

 

 

Lifestyle Manager, Heather Storm tells The Rickie Report, “GL Homes in Riverland offers affordable 55+ living. Located in the heart of Port St. Lucie, just 40 minutes north of West Palm Beach lies over 4,000 acres of beautiful homes, sweeping landscapes, serene lakes, winding walking and golf cart paths and a 34,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse with full blown resort-style amenities- all from the $400s-$900s. We look forward to welcoming you to Riverland and introducing you to our community!”

 

 

 

DETAILS:

 

Load-In starts at 9:00am

Load-Out is at 5:30pm

Vendors must stay for the duration of the event.

The cost per 10 x 10 vendor space is $75 for the Fall Festival and payment must be made in advance.

There will be live entertainment and food and beverage – and activities throughout the day.

Complete this form to participate: https://form.jotform.com/232334237875157

 

 

 

For more information please contact:

Heather Storm, Lifestyle Manager

772-242-9473

Heather.Storm@glhomes.com

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/riverlandlifestyle/

 

 

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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

Hatch 1121 and EmmanuelArt Designs partner with LULA in Lake Worth Beach with a CALL for artists, crafters, and vendors for ART WARS III on Saturday, February 17, 2024.  A blend of art and altruism, the event features 10 artists each creating a masterpiece with an undisclosed theme in four hours! Enjoy food, beverages, live music as you watch and shop!  This is a FREE EVENT!  Mark your calendars now!  The Rickie Report shares the details and urges artists, crafters and vendors to apply to be part of this unique experience!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, February 17, 2024

6 – 10 pm

AT

HATCH 1121

1121 Lucerne Ave.  Lake Worth, FL 33460

 

 

 

CALLING    ALL:

ARTIST,   CRAFTERS,   VENDORS!

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARTISTS   CLICK HERE

 

 

 

VENDORS/ CRAFTERS  CLICK  HERE

 

 

 

If you have any burning questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Emmanuel Gonzales:  emmanuelart@gmail.com

We’re here to help!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Curated by local artist Emmanuel Gonzales, ART WARS proudly presents its third edition in the mesmerizing region of South Florida. By attending this event, not only will you be treated to a visually stunning experience, but you will also be making a profound impact on the local art community.

 

 

Art by Emmanuel Gonzales

 

 

 

 

 

For more information:

 

 

 

 

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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

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

 

 

 

 

For more information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

 

 

 

CALL     TO     ARTISTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DeVon Cunningham, 88 passed on July 31, 2023.  He is survived by his two daughters, Leisa Traylor and Kimberly Perry. DeVon was a prolific painter, portrait artist, nationally renown for his cover on Ebony Magazine, and for being in the Catalogue of American Portraits in the Smithsonian Institute.  The Rickie Report shares his legacy which went beyond the visual arts and included community service.  May we be inspired to live our lives with “no regrets” as he did.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DeVon Cunningham was born in Tuscaloosa, AL on February 21, 1935, the son of Willie Carson and Andrew Cunningham.  Raised by his grandmother, “Mama” Maddy Carson, he received a Masters Degree Communications from Wayne State University and was working toward his doctorate.

 

 

 

 

As a prolific painter, he always said that his family was his great masterpiece.  He is survived by daughter Leisa Traylor and Kimberly Perry; granddaughters Alexandria Henry-Wang and Chelsea Perry; brother Anthony Christine and a host of cousins and extended family.

 

DeVon married the late Dollie Cunningham in 1952. After seeing her on the cover of a newspaper as the winner of a Thanksgiving Day beauty contest – he knew that she was to be his wife.  There were married for over 60 years, attending St. Cecilia’s Church where both daughters attended school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DeVon saw a bigger role for himself in his community as he worked for Detroit Edison for 44 years as the Director of Community Affairs as well as a lobbyist for the company. He loved being involved with community politics and served as a Precinct delegate, nurturing many young politicians along the way.  When DeVon wasn’t working, he was painting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Over his long career, DeVon’s artworks appeared in numerous galleries and he had eleven Solo Exhibits. His art hangs in private as well as public art collections, the most notable being the Catalogue of American Portraits in the Smithsonian Institute.  His painting, “Black Jesus” at St. Cecilia’s Church was commissioned in 1967 by Father Raymond Ellis and appeared on the cover of Ebony Magazine in March, 1969.  DeVon painted commissioned portraits of prominent Detroit community leaders including Coleman Young, the city’s first black mayor, Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr., and many others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In addition to his artwork, DeVon served on the Board of Directors for Home for Black Children, an agency finding adoptive parents for orphaned children, as well as on the Board of Directors for Mount Carmel Hospital in Detroit. Besides his love of family and creating art, he was fond of spending time having spirited conversation at the local barbershop and betting on horses at the race track. He played bongos, and in his earlier years was a traveling drummer with his band, “DeVon Cunningham and the Calypso Boys”.

 

 

 

 

 

In his own words, he lived a “full and wonderful life with no regrets”, being able to do everything he wanted to do.  He had such an incredible life that cannot fit on one page, as he dedicated himself to his family, his art, and a life of service. DeVon requested that there be no funeral, but that his life be remembered through his art and service to others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Rickie Report expresses sincere condolences to DeVon’s family, including Kimberly Perry of Posh Gallery in Delray Beach, FL.

 

 

 

 

 

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