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What does “Custom Panels” mean to a customer?

 

It means you decide if you would like your Panel completely Raw, Primed, Primed back of panel as well as front, Primed front with Raw sides….You Decide.

 

Completely Customizable Sizes and Depths:

 

 

Customize your entire order from ordering ANY size you desire, to picking your depth of cradle (1-4 inches) and what you would like primed (front, sides, back or all of it)

 

 

That means you don’t have to stick with standard sizes!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contemporary abstract multicolor acrylic painting on panel by William Finlayson

 

 

 

 

Acrylic on reclaimed wood, “Prime Mover” by William Finlayson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more images of his art : https://www.decaso.com/maker/william-finlayson 

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Whitespace Col-léct is on the move!  Elayne Mordes’ curated boutique of wearable body sculpture will be at the Boca Museum of Art on Thursday, December 13, Friday, December 14, Saturday, December 15, and Sunday, December 16.  A portion of the sales will benefit the Boca Museum of Art.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information please visit:

www.whitespacecollection.com

 

 

 

 

 

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17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

 

 

Thursday, December 13th

5 – 8 pm

Enjoy appetizers, wine, and some great door prizes. 

Enhance  Your  Holiday!

Peek at all the unique and creative ornaments on the 3 decorated trees!  

Shop among the homespun decor, hostess gifts, and goodies! 

Art   Exhibits:

 

 

 

 

 

Share   The   Holiday   Cheer!

Interior View of the Gallery and Wine Bar

 

 

 

Experience the magical Venice Biennale, enjoy an evening at La Fenici Opera, and tour art centric homes and private collections with Elayne Mordes, of Whitespace.  The trip takes place from May 19-26, 2019.  The Rickie Report shares the details in this article.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information: www.whitespacecollection.com

 

 

 

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

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The Armory Art Center invites you to a SOLO Exhibit by Faculty member, Mark Cohen.  The Opening Reception for “Mankind: What Happened” takes place on Thursday, December 13. The exhibit  makes us look at who we are and what we believe in, taking us from “what happened” to “what can each of us do to make this a better world”.   Visitors to today’s West Palm Beach Arts Festival can meet Mark at the Open House, as well as enjoy the Festival. The Rickie Report shares the details with an in depth interview with Mark Cohen and some sneak peeks of his exhibit.

 

811 Park Place   W. Palm Beach, FL 33401    

www.armoryart.org

(561) 832-1776

 

 

 

Meet the artist, Mark Cohen in the Gallery 

During the West Palm Beach Arts Festival

Today from 11 am – 4 pm

 

 

 

 

 

ARMORY  ART  CENTER

PRESENTS:

M  A  R  K        C  O  H  E  N

 SOLO  EXHIBIT :

“Mankind:  What  Happened”

Opening   Reception:

 

Thursday, December 13, 2018

6:00 – 8:00 pm

Non-Members: $5 | Members: Free

East & Greenfield Galleries

 

Exhibit runs November 30 – December 29, 2018

 

 

An exhibition of recent paintings, drawings, intaglio, and screen prints created at the Armory Art Center by faculty member and student, Mark Cohen. The collection makes us look at who we are and what we believe in. From the genocide of humans and animals in the last 75 years, this collection is snap shots that beg the question, “what has happened?.” The artist hopes that we can all take the next step and ask ourselves “What can I do to make this a better world?”

 

 

 

 

 

“Las Vegas” by Mark Cohen

 

 

Mark Cohen tells The Rickie Report, “Five years ago, I took a walk in the woods with my friend, Rabbi Howard Shapiro. We were at his home in Cedar Mountain, North Carolina. I was at a crossroads and needed help. So I asked my friend, “What does the Torah say about what I should do with the rest of my life.” He stopped walking.  And he said, “I’m retired. I’m not supposed to do this anymore.” After a brief moment or two, he said “Be Holy.” And we continued on our walk”.

 

 

 

Mark continues, “Unbeknown to Rabbi Shapiro, I had been watching him prepare for retirement for more than a year. And then he retired. I also watched Larry Bird, the basketball superstar, retire. And I watched my younger brother, Warren, retire. What they all had in common was they didn’t “retire.” I had no intention of retiring, but I did want to change my life. So, I watched the people I respected to see how they transitioned into new lives. What I learned was not to retire. You just do what you have always done, but differently. That was comforting”.

 

 

 

 

“9/11 Jumper” by Mark Cohen

 

 

Mark was ready to become a painter after a long career in advertising and marketing.  Being a painter was a life-long ambition.  “But, he says, ” I didn’t want to give up the other things that I’d always done.  So I didn’t!  I just made room for painting over a period of time and adjusted the time spent on my other activities.  I found the Armory Art Center: A place to learn how to paint, but so much more…a second family… including Board members, the Administration, faculty and students. Miroslav Antic, Jenny Day, Amber Tutwiler, Skip Measelle, Sam Perry, Bob Barra, Anthony Burks, Jr., Ron Garret and Richard Santiago are faculty members who have all contributed to my growth as an artist”. 

 

 

“I quickly found that the most difficult task in painting is choosing subject matter. I wanted to be an example for my son and daughter…that you could do something valuable later in life. That brings us back to Rabbi Shapiro’s admonition – ‘Be Holy’.  My interpretation of those words was ‘Do the Right Thing'”, Mark explains.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Goodbye, Father Mike” by Mark Cohen

 

 

 

Mark clarifies, “To me, that meant paint about injustice. In a speech given at Amherst College on October 26, 1963, President John F. Kennedy passionately made the case for artists entering the societal issue venue when he said “If sometimes our great artists have been the most critical of our society, it is because their sensitivity and their concern for justice, which must motivate any true artist, makes him aware that our nation falls short of its highest potential. I see little of more importance to the future of this country than full recognition of the place of the artist.”

 

 

 

 

Mark Cohen feels that his purpose as an artist is to challenge our preconceived thinking about societal issues like genocide, foreign and domestic terrorism, racism, mass incarceration, police brutality, genocide of animals, mass shootings and gun violence in general, even what is art. “I hope my work makes people uncomfortable, for I believe that when people are uncomfortable it leads to the questioning of how and why these issues seem so difficult to confront and change”.

 

 

 

 

 

Mark Cohen is a graduate of Florida State University with BA and MFA degrees.  After graduation, he built a marketing communications firm that specializes in health care marketing. Clients included the University of Florida Physicians, Shands Hospital at the University of Florida, Duke University Medical Center, West Virginia University Hospitals, Scott & White in central Texas and many regional and community hospitals from Chicago to Miami. The firm earned hundreds of awards for creative excellence.

 

 

 

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, 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 more information:

Visit www.armoryart.org

or

Call (561) 832-1776

 

 

 

 

 

 

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17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Journey through space at the Center For Creative Education‘s current Smithsonian’s “Earth from Space”.  CCE and the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium partner to bring NASA images  by photojournalist Gary Rothstein.  Meet Gary at the Public Reception on Friday, December 7.  On Friday, December 14 and Saturday, December 15, continue your expedition in the Hilton Theater for a LIVE stage performance of “War of the Worlds”. The CCE’s C4 Media Arts students created unique posters for “War of the Worlds”, which will be on view.  The Rickie Report shares the details and urges you to reserve your tickets. There is special pricing for children.  KUDOS to CCE for making learning FUN!   Begin with shuttle preparations, lift-off, seeing the many landscapes of Earth from space, and then return home with a new appreciation of our planet and universe.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

425 24th Street    West Palm Beach, FL 33407
T: (561) 805-9927       cceflorida.org

 

P R E S E N T S:

 

 

 

‘War of the Worlds’ & ‘Earth from Space’

A Multi-media Art Experience

 

“E A R T H   F R O M   S P A C E”

 

 

 

Exhibition Reception –  Open to the Public

Friday, December 7, 2018 | 6 –  8:30pm

$10 Entry To Support CCE

Photo Journalist, Gary Rothstein will be signing copies of his book ‘Lift Off’ (select NASA shuttle images)

 

Food and Beverage will be available

Exhibit is available now through  January 2019

 

 

 

 

 

The 20-poster set features beautifully detailed satellite images of the planet—from the swirling arms of a massive hurricane and the grid-like pattern of Kansas farmland to the triangular shadows cast by the Great Pyramids and the sinuous channels entering the Arctic Ocean. “Earth from Space” illustrates how satellite imagery is gathered and used to expand mankind’s understanding of life on Earth. It also explores the remote-sensing technology used to gather the images and describes the individual satellites whose images are on display.

 

 

 

 

“The Smithsonian is proud to be able to share illuminating scholarship from the National Air and Space Museum in a format that allows for extraordinarily widespread distribution,” said Anna Cohn, SITES director. “‘Earth from Space’ inspires dreams and discovery, and while the photographs were taken from far away, they can launch learning opportunities about our lives here on earth.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The poster exhibition was born of the popular and award-winning museum exhibition of the same title that premiered November 2006 at the National Air and Space Museum. In 2007, “Earth from Space” won a U.S. Geological Survey communications award for science content.  The images provide clues about the nature of our planet and offer teachers opportunities to engage students in a broad array of science topics, including geography, environmental studies, ecology, oceanography and meteorology.

 

 

 

 

An educational companion web site, www.earthfromspace.si.edu, contains an online version of the SITES exhibition, and additional images and information. It also provides numerous educational resources, including lesson plans, classroom activities, web site links and available publications.

 

 

 

“Earth from Space” was developed by the Center for Earth and Planetary Studies at the National Air and Space Museum, in collaboration with SITES. Andrew Johnston, a geographer at the center and author of “Earth from Space” (Firefly Books, 2004), is the exhibition’s curator.

 

 

SITES has been sharing the wealth of Smithsonian collections and research programs with millions of people outside Washington, D.C., for more than 50 years. SITES connects Americans to their shared cultural heritage through a wide range of exhibitions about art, science and history, which are shown wherever people live, work and play.

 

 

 

 

The Conrad N. Hilton Theater

at

Center for Creative Education

Presents:

 

 

 

‘War of the Worlds’

A live, radio play.

What was at first thought to be a meteor, turns out to be the first alien craft from Mars bent on destroying the human race.

‘W a r     o f    t h e    W o r l d s’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, December 14^th

7  pm showtime

$10 Adults, $5 Children

&

Saturday, December 15^th

2  pm showtime

$10 Adults, $5 Children

 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!  https://cceflorida.org/hiltontheater/

 

 

 

Artwork by Nadia Noble 

 

 

 

In conjunction with the Smithsonian images, CCE has partnered with the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium to combine NASA images taken by photojournalist Gary Rothstein.  These images are comprised of shuttle launches and up-close detail shots of shuttle preparations for space travel.  Famed Florida landscape photographer, Clyde Butcher is also featured with his ‘God Speed’ image on loan that captured Astronaut John Glenn’s ascent as the oldest person to go into space aboard Discovery in 1988.  Exhibition support by the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County.  Also paired with the exhibition is a live performance of ‘The War of the Worlds: The 1938 Radio Script.’  This performance based on the novel by H.G. Wells will be performed live in CCE’s Hilton Theater which combines live performers and digital media in an unprecedented public offering not found anywhere else in Palm Beach County.

 

 

 

 

 

Artwork by Tia D

 

 

‘War of the Worlds’ is patterned after the Lux Radio Theatre program which ran for years through the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. Lux Radio Theatre was indisputably the biggest, most important, most expensive drama anthology program on radio. It ran from October 14, 1934 until June 7, 1955, then continued on television as Lux Video Theatre until 1957. In all, some 926 one-hour episodes were broadcast, providing a record of the most important entertainment events in American theatre and, later, film. This production of ‘War of the Worlds’ features local actors and involves the use of live and recorded sound effects.

 

 

 

Brought to you by K² (Kay Squared) Productions.

Kay-Squared Productions specializes in producing small-cast plays and is owned and operated by CCE Teaching Artist Kim Cozort Kay and her husband Kenneth Kay.  “Theater is a reflection of life. This project will marry three art forms.  Students will proudly see their lives and artistic contributions reflected and valued with each story told on the Hilton Stage.” – Kay-Squared Productions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Artwork by D Andres

 

 

 

 

 

 

425  24th Street    West Palm Beach, FL 33406
561-805-9927

For more information about this event, classes, workshops or upcoming exhibits:

Jonathon Ortiz-Smykla, Gallery and Marketing Manager

JonathonO@cceflorida.org

State Issued Photo ID Required for Visit
T: (561) 805-9927 ext. 106   F: (561) 805-9929
W: cceflorida.org 

Empowering Students to Grow Academically, Creatively and Socially Through Arts-Based Education

 

 

 

Thank you to CCE supporters:

 

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17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

 

 

Aqua Fair, takes place during Miami Art Fair Week and Whitespace Col-lect is the place to see the newest unique items that Elayne Mordes has curated!    Be unique! Wear unique at Col-lect on Wednesday, December 5, Thursday, December 6, Friday, December 7, Saturday, December 8 and Sunday, December 9.   The Rickie Report shares the details here and some sneak peeks for the Holiday Boutique on Saturday, December 1 and 2 at Whitespace’s home base!

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information please visit:

www.whitespacecollection.com

 

 

 

 

 

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 APBC Art On Park Gallery located in Lake Park announces its “Art By The Inch” Scholarship FUNdraising Event on Friday, December 14.  It will take place during the Opening Reception of the “Absolutely Abstract 2018” Exhibit.  The monies raised will benefit graduating High School Seniors for College/University Level Art Programs.  A Student Exhibit will take place in the Spring, 2019.  The Rickie Report shares the details and urges everyone to stop by!  This is a win-win-win!  Art lovers will benefit, art students will be aided, and artists will be rewarded! Kudos to Artists of Palm beach County for this event!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

800 Park Avenue   Lake Park, FL  33403

561.345.2842    http://artistsofpalmbeachcounty.com

 

Hours:  Monday through Saturday Noon – 6 PM

 

APBC   Art   on   Park   Gallery

 

 

Presents:

“ABSOLUTELY   ABSTRACT   2018”   Exhibit

 

 

And

 

 

“ART   By   The   Inch”

A Fundraiser For Art Student Scholarships

 

 

 

 

 

Opening Reception: 

Friday, December 14, 2018

5 – 8 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Art by the Inch” Fundraiser for Art Student Scholarships

 

 

The artworks created in various mediums are:

6 X 6 inches  are $50

8 X 8 inches  are $75

12 X 12 inches are $100

They are being donated by Artists of Palm Beach County members:

Beth Baker, Norman Berman, Marsha Bhagwansingh, BJ Collister, Lydia Dardi, Ken Dempsey, Christine Fogel, Elsebeth Lauge Grue, Caren Hackman, Jean Hutchison, Jennifer Isham, Joan Lagoulis, Frances Lynn, Sarah Mayo, Noelle McCarthy, Pamela Achenson Myers, John Vincent Palozzi, Ginny Pappalardo, Daniel Remmel, Barbara Roehl, Jeannie Rossi, Thomas Rowe, T. C. Schmidt, Maxine Schreiber, Judith Smith and Mary Jane Zapp.

One hundred percent of the monies collected from these pieces will go toward the scholarship fund.

In addition to these works there will be displayed a multitude of abstract art by various artists in different mediums, which will also be for purchase.

 

The Abstract Exhibit: runs December 3 – December 28, 2018

 

 

To become a Friend of APBC Make your Donation:   CLICK HERE

Artists of Palm Beach County, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization

For more information about these exhibits, fundraisers, classes, Art Salons, free events, or to become a member please contact:

 

 

www.artistsofpalmbeachcounty.org                           www.artistsofpalmbeachcounty.com

 

 

 

 

 

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Endangered Art4Apes presents “ENDANGERED” Fine Art & Photography Exhibition 2018 from December 5 – 8th in Miami,FL.  The public is welcome to view the exhibit, partake in Master Classes, the Opening Reception, Artist Demonstrations, Musical Interludes, and Book Signings.  Join in the celebration of wildlife by leading artists and photographers from all over the world!  The Rickie Report shares the details, some sneak peeks, and meeting you at the Opening Reception on December 5th.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Presents:

 

 

ENDANGERED Fine Art & Photography Exhibition 2018

A celebration of wildlife by leading artists and photographers.

 

 

 

 

“The Golden Lion” by Jean-Paul Ritrovato © 2018. All Rights Reserved

 

 

 

 

DECEMBER 5th to 8th | 2 – 9 pm daily

 

 

Dade Heritage Trust, 190 SE 12th Terrace, Miami, FL 33131, (plenty of parking nearby!)

Benefits the Center for Great Apes

 

 

 

SPECIAL EVENTS:

 

Wednesday, December 5th

4 – 6 pm    PHOTOGRAPHY MASTER CLASS:

 

 

Challenges Facing Wildlife Photographers on Assignment with Ted Schiffman, student of Ansel Adams, National Geographic photographer and author of 16 books.  Followed by book signing and discussion.

 

 

 

 

“Group Drink” by Ted Schiffman © 2018 All Rights Reserved.

 

 

 

6 – 9 pm   OPENING RECEPTION:

 

Meet Rickie Leiter, Founder of The Rickie Report and ENDANGERED Ambassador. View the art with flute performance by Grammy nominated flutist Susan E. Schiffman. Cocktails by Miami Club Rum and European cheese extravaganza.

 

 

 

Thursday, December 6th

 

 

6 – 9 pm   MY ART:

Cocktails with three of Florida’s most interesting emerging artists discussing their art and inspiration featuring the work of:

 

Irina Grammatina

 

 

Agata Ren

 

Linda Frost
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Cocktails by Miami Club Rum and European cheese extravaganza.

 

 

 

 

Friday, December 7th

 

 

6 – 9 pm   BEHIND THE SHOT:

Cocktails with three wildlife photographers who will give an insight into how they captured their best images! Featuring the work of:

 

 

Kirsten Hines

 

 

 

Phoenix 

 

 

Ted Schiffman

 

 

 

 

Saturday, December 8th

 

 

Young Artists Forum:

11 am – 2 pm:   SPIRIT ANIMALS:

Colorado-based visionary artist, illustrator and instructor, Karen Kliethermes, helps  young artists draw and paint their favorite animals. Karen will be painting live throughout the exhibition.

 

 

 

1 – 2 pm:  VISUAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI

National Geographic photographer, Ted Schiffman, takes young animal lovers on a VISUAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI

 

 

4 – 6 pm:  SAFARI ADVENTURES WITH TED SCHIFFMAN

A student of Ansel Adams, National Geographic photographer and author of 16 books. This will be a one hour talk and discussion followed by book signing.

 

 

6 – 9 pm:  Reception

Enjoy the art with flute performance by Grammy nominated flutist Susan E. Schiffman. Cocktails by Miami Club Rum and European cheese extravaganza.

 

 

Full Program of Events: https://www.art4apes.com

Questions? Lindsey@Art4Apes.com

 

 

Proceeds

All proceeds from the exhibition support the Center for Great Apes, a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit organization. The Center for Great Apes’ mission is to provide a permanent sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees who have been rescued or retired from the entertainment industry, from research, or who are no longer wanted as pets. The Center provides care with dignity in a safe, healthy, and enriching environment for great apes in need of lifetime care. Please visit their website to learn more http://www.CenterForGreatApes.org.

 

Full Program of Events:    https://www.Art4Apes.com\

​Questions? Lindsey@Art4Apes.com

 

 

 

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Visit our THREE SHOWROOMS and BE AMAZED at the selection exquisite art from  40 ARTISTS!