“Gifts Worth Giving” Features Artists of Ceramic League Of Palm Beaches At Craft Gallery In West Palm Beach November 22-24.

The Craft Gallery will feature artists from the Ceramic League of the Palm Beaches at “Gifts Worth Giving”.  The public is welcome to this free exhibit and sale which begins on Friday, November 22 and runs through Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.  Don’t miss this!  In the spirit of giving, a portion of all sale proceeds will be donated to Bahamas relief.

 

 

PRESENTS:

 

 

“Gifts Worth Giving” Features Artists of

Ceramic League of the Palm Beaches

 

Opening Reception:

Friday, November 22

4 –  8  pm

 

Exhibition & Sale:

 

Saturday, November 23

10 am – 4 pm

&

Sunday, November 24

Noon – 4 pm

 

 

In the spirit of giving, a portion of all sale proceeds will be donated to Bahamas relief.

 

 

The Craft Gallery

 5911 S. Dixie Highway      W. Palm Beach, FL 33405

Parking is on the side street, Churchill Road

 

 

Join the Ceramic League of the Palm Beaches at this must-see event at The Craft Gallery, a local working studio and gallery in West Palm Beach. “Gifts Worth Giving” is a mixed media exhibition and sale featuring ceramics, glass, encaustic wax, metal, jewelry, fiber and wall art created by 20 multi-talented, local artists. There will also be demonstrations in throwing clay on a potters wheel and handbuilding using clay during the Friday night opening reception.

 

 

The Ceramic League of the Palm Beaches (CLPB) is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to advancing the education of its members in the ceramic arts. In addition to promoting interest and appreciation of ceramics in the Palm Beach area, the League presents demos, workshops and seminars, many featuring master artists from around the globe. CLPB also awards a scholarship to a budding ceramic artist each year. They meet on the third Wednesday of each month at The Craft Gallery and sometimes have visiting ceramic artists give demonstrations at their meetings.

 

For more information, contact Betty Wilson, President of CLPB:

 (561) 762-8162

potteryme@aol.com

or visit: CeramicLeaguePalmBeaches.org

 

 

The Craft Gallery

5911 S. Dixie Highway     West Palm Beach, FL 33405

(561) 762-8162

TheCraftGallery.net

CeramicLeaguePalmBeaches.org

 

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17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

“Hot Stuff” By Ceramic League Of Palm Beaches Starts Off The Season At Artisans On The Ave Gallery In Lake Worth November 30 – December 10

Pottery and sculpture in all its glory will fill the shelves from November 30 through December 10.  The Ceramics League of the Palm Beaches (CLPB) presents a Holiday Exhibit and Sale, “HOT STUFF”.  The public is invited to the free, Opening Reception on Friday, November 30.  Browse, buy and be amazed at what has come out of the kilns!  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CERAMIC  LEAGUE  OF  THE  PALM  BEACHES

PRESENTS:

“HOT  STUFF! STRAIGHT FROM  THE  KILN”

 

Opening  Reception:

Friday, November 30 • 6:00-9:00 pm

At Artisans on the Ave Gallery

 

Free and open to the public

Refreshments served

 

 

 

Pottery and sculpture in all its glory will fill the shelves at Artisans on the Ave Gallery in downtown Lake Worth from November 30th through December 10th. The Ceramic League of the Palm Beaches (CLPB) presents its holiday exhibition and sale – “HOT STUFF” Featuring a variety of CLPB members, this juried show will showcase many current Artisans artists – Nancy Bernardeau, Bonnie Bruner, Joan Carew, Mary Ellen Dohrs, Gail Erickson, Victoria Rose Martin, Betty Wilson and Cynthia Zmetronak – along with 12 other artists who are not gallery regulars.

 

 

Fresh out of the kiln, you will see items ranging from functional bowls, pots and vases to amazingly creative creatures (representing the human, animal and fantasy worlds). These artists are masters at their craft and you are sure to be dazzled by what you see! So get yourself some winter heat and join the artists at Artisans on the Ave Gallery for some really Hot Stuff!

 

 

 

 

 

Pottery and sculpture in all its glory adorns the gallery from November 30 through December 10. Meet artists from the Ceramic League of the Palm Beaches at the gallery on opening night. This juried exhibition features familiar gallery regulars and many other talented artisans. Public invited, free refreshments.

Artisans On The Ave
630 Lake Avenue   Lake Worth, FL 33460
561-762-8162      561-582-3300

 

Gallery Hours: 

 Open 7 days a week
Monday thru Saturday 11am – 9pm
Sunday 9am – 7pm

 

 

 

 

When you visit the 3 showrooms within our Gallery, you’ll be amazed at the selection of the exquisite art of the 40 artists the Gallery features.

Visit this opening night for an evening fun.

Meet the artists!!!

Celebrate our wonderful Gallery and enjoy yourself!

 

 

 

 

For more information about this exhibit, classes or how to become part of this gallery please call: 561.762.8162

Artisans On The Ave
630 Lake Avenue Lake Worth, FL 33460

www.artisansontheave.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

Artisans On The Ave Hosts “La Mesa Exhibition And Bazaar” November 17- 26th. Public Reception And Food Drive Are Included

In cooperation with the Ceramic League of the Palm Beaches, Artisans On The Ave is proud to invite the public to “La Mesa Exhibition and Bazaar”. This Free, annual show featuring beautiful tableware created by CLPB artisans begins on Friday, November 17th.  The Exhibition runs through Sunday, November 26th.  You’ll be amazed at their talent as you view tables colorfully adorned with complete place settings, bowls, mugs, pitchers, cups and saucers, platters, cheese plates, salt and pepper shakers, napkin rings, candlesticks and much more. A portion of sales help feed the hungry in Palm Beach County. What better way is there to share than to purchase a beautiful handcrafted gift by a local artist that helps support the hungry in our area?  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.  The Gallery will also be accepting donations of non-perishable food items.

 

 

 

PRESENTS:

“La Mesa Exhibition & Bazaar”

 

 

Purchase Artfully Crafted Tableware
&
Feed the Hungry at the Same Time!

Free, OPENING RECEPTION:
Friday, November 17, 2017,    6-9 pm

 

Exhibit runs Friday, November 17 to Sunday, November 26, 2017

Artisans On The Ave
630 Lake Avenue   Lake Worth, FL 33460
561-762-8162      561-582-3300

Gallery Hours:
Open 7 days a week
Monday thru Saturday 11am – 9pm
Sunday 9am – 7pm

 

 

 

 

 

When you visit the 3 showrooms within our gallery, you will be amazed at the selection of the exquisite art of the 40 artists the gallery features.
Visit this opening night for an evening fun.
Meet the artists!!!
Celebrate our wonderful Gallery and enjoy yourself!

 

For more information about this exhibit, classes or how to become part of this gallery please call: 561.762.8162
Artisans On The Ave
630 Lake Avenue Lake Worth, FL 33460
www.artisansontheave.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

 

Purchase Artfully Crafted Tableware & Feed the Hungry At The Same Time At The Ceramic League’s “La Mesa” Exhibit

The Ceramic League of the Palm Beaches (CLPB), in collaboration with Artisans on the Ave Gallery, presents “La Mesa Exhibition and Bazaar”. The annual show of La Mesa (translation: The Table) features beautiful tableware created by CLPB artisans. The free, opening festivities start on Friday, November 17th.  The Exhibition runs through Sunday, November 26th.  You’ll be amazed at their talent as you view tables colorfully adorned with complete place settings, bowls, mugs, pitchers, cups and saucers, platters, cheese plates, salt and pepper shakers, napkin rings, candlesticks and much more. The beauty of La Mesa is that a portion of sales help feed the hungry in Palm Beach County. What better way is there to share than to purchase a beautiful handcrafted gift by a local artist that helps support the hungry in our area?  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

 

PRESENTING:

La Mesa Exhibition & Bazaar

Purchase Artfully Crafted Tableware

&

Feed the Hungry at the Same Time!

 

 

 

Free, OPENING RECEPTION:

Friday, November 17, 2017,    6-9 pm

Friday, November 17 to Sunday, November 26, 2017

 

Artisans On The Ave
630 Lake Avenue   Lake Worth, FL 33460
561-762-8162      561-582-3300

 

Gallery Hours: 

 Open 7 days a week
Monday thru Saturday 11am – 9pm
Sunday 9am – 7pm

 

 

 

 

When you visit the 3 showrooms within our gallery, you will be amazed at the selection of the exquisite art of the 40 artists the gallery features.

Visit this opening night for an evening fun.

Meet the artists!!!

Celebrate our wonderful Gallery and enjoy yourself!

 

 

 

 

For more information about this exhibit, classes or how to become part of this gallery please call: 561.762.8162

Artisans On The Ave
630 Lake Avenue Lake Worth, FL 33460

www.artisansontheave.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

 

 

Artisans On The Ave Features Ceramic League Of The Palm Beaches At “La Mesa” And Benefit To Feed The Hungry

The banquet table will be adorned with hundreds of special pieces of locally handmade art to purchase and enjoy in your own home or to give as a gift. This special 10 day pop-up “Mad Hatter” style dinner party will be in Artisans On The Ave Gallery from November 4 to 14, 2016.  “La Mesa” Artwork will only be sold during the times listed. This event will also benefit “Feed The Hungry” in Palm Beach County. Fill our grocery bags with nonperishable food donations at the Free, Public Opening Reception on Friday, November 4, 2016 .  The Rickie Report shares the details and some images from the previous year.

 

 

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Artisans On The Ave
630 Lake Avenue     Lake Worth, FL 33460
561-762-8162    561-582-3300

ArtisansOnTheAve.com

 

 

 

 

 

Artisans On The Ave

&

The   Ceramic League of The Palm Beaches

Features:

“La Mesa”

Opening Reception:

Friday, November 4, 2016

6:00 – 9:00 PM

This is a free event, refreshments will be served

Bring non-perishable foods to fill bags to FEED the HUNGRY!

This exhibit is open from Nov. 1 through Nov. 10th

Gallery Hours:

Open 7 days a week
Monday thru Saturday 11am – 9pm
Sunday 9am – 6pm

Artisans On The Ave
630 Lake Avenue    Lake Worth, Florida 33460

 

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“La Mesa”

 

 

Artisans On The Ave Gallery is hosting The Ceramic League of The Palm Beaches event “La Mesa” to HELP FEED THE HUNGRY!!!  Experience this invitational Dinnerware Exhibition of place-settings on a spectacular banquet table created by members of the Ceramic League of the Palm Beaches’ ceramic artists and potters. Last year’s event was a huge success and many unique pieces of art that adorn the table went home with their happy new owners.

 

 

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“La Mesa”

 

The selection offers towering gilded candlesticks, whimsical salt and pepper shakers, traditional dinnerware with beautiful hand painted images in a variety of colored glazes. Different vases to hold all of your bouquets of arranged flowers and foliage. Also included will be lovely hand sewn table linens of various materials. Mugs and cups that are hand thrown by potters will hold your favorite beverages.

 

 

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“La Mesa”

The banquet table will be adorned with hundreds of special pieces of locally handmade art to purchase and enjoy in your own home or to give as a gift. This special ten-day pop up show will be in Artisans On The Ave Gallery from November 4 to 14, 2016.

 

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“La Mesa”

“La Mesa” Artwork will only be sold during the times listed. This event will also benefit “Feed The Hungry” in Palm Beach County. Help fill our grocery bags with nonperishable food donations on our Opening Reception 6-9 Friday night November 4, 2016. Please join us for our Mad Hatter style dinner party November 4 to 14, 2016 at Artisans On The Ave Gallery!
Artisans On The Ave Gallery is proud to show the varied works of these talented artists

 

 

When you visit the 3 showrooms within our gGallery you will be amazed at the selection of exquisite art handcrafted by 40 local artists.

Visit this opening night for an evening of fun!!

Meet the artists!!!

HELP FEED THE HUNGRY!!!

 

For more in formation about this event or becoming part of the Artisans On The Ave community please contact:

Artisans On The Ave Owners,
Betty Wilson
Linda Manganaro

630 Lake Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33460

561-762-8162
561-582-3300

www.ArtisansOnTheave.com

 

 

 

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

17019 SW Sapri Way

Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291

Lighthouse Art Center Invites You To Closing Reception Of “Art Of Association”, Announces Vacation Closing And New Plein Air Palm Beach!

Let the colors, textures and creative community quicken your imagination during the CLOSING RECEPTION of Art of Association, Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the Lighthouse ArtCenter!  Feast your eyes on 375 original works of art from 186 exhibiting artists representing 16 Art Associations from Miami to Jensen Beach. With new ideas to share and plans to discuss, the participating associations will introduce their 2016-17 calendars. Don’t miss your last opportunity to enjoy this eclectic exhibition.  The ArtCenter will be CLOSED August 14 – 28th for VACATION. The Lighthouse ArtCenter announced today the names of the 35 artists selected to participate in the 2017 Paint Palm Beach en Plein Air competition now in its 4th year at North Palm Beach County’s critically acclaimed art gallery and education center. The event will take place March 8-12, 2017.  The Rickie Report shares all the details in this article.

 

 

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(561) 746-3101
373 Tequesta Drive            Tequesta, Florida 33469
LighthouseArts.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ART  OF  ASSOCIATION

CLOSING   RECEPTION

Thursday, August 11, 2016

5:30 – 7:30 pm

No charge for members of Lighthouse ArtCenter, $10 for non-members.

 

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Malle Whitaker “Rebirth”

Art Associations from Boca Raton to Vero Beach are participating in this refreshing exhibition that fosters cross pollination of ideas and practices with 2D and 3D media from fiber arts to fused glass. Let your imagination soar.

Feast your eyes on 375 original works of art from 186 exhibiting artists representing 16 Art Associations from Miami to Jensen Beach. With new ideas to share and plans to discuss, the participating associations will introduce their 2016-17 calendars. We don’t want you to miss your last opportunity to enjoy this eclectic exhibition. 

“This is an exhibition in which art lovers and collectors can see, as well as purchase, the best work by members of art associations in our region”. – Nancy Politsch, Executive Director, Lighthouse ArtCenter

 

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Sandanjian “Underwater Treasures” Close-Up

 

 

 

ANNOUNCING:

PAINT PALM BEACH EN PLEIN AIR 2017 (Formerly the Annual Lighthouse ArtCenter Plein Air Festival)

March 8-12, 2017

 

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Lighthouse ArtCenter announced today the names of the 35 artists selected to participate in the 2017 Paint Palm Beach en Plein Air competition now in its 4th year at North Palm Beach County’s critically acclaimed art gallery and education center. The event will take place March 8-12, 2017. Plein Air has become a popular competition throughout the world, giving artists different venues to create in, while being challenged by the length and surroundings of the four-day contest. The selected artists compete for prize money and are able to display their work at the Lighthouse ArtCenter for gallery visitors to view, offer their opinions and purchase a favored painting at the Collector’s Party on Saturday, March, 11th, final day of competition. Paintings may also be purchased “wet” from the artist at the painting sites.
“We modified this year’s artist selection process after an outstanding 2016 competition,” said Lighthouse ArtCenter’s Chair of Painting and Drawing and Co-Chair of this event, Ted Matz. “Feedback from our former contestants suggested we narrow our field of artists to give each participant more exposure to the crowds drawn to watch them when they’re sketching and painting at the various venues. ”
With more than 120 applicants for the limited slots, Matz said the selection process became one of scoring several criteria, not all of which were based on direct artistic skills. “We wanted to be fair to artists who may not have participated in our Plein Air competition in the first three years. And fair to the Lighthouse ArtCenter patrons who want to see how new artists interpret our local scenery when challenged to capture it on canvas.”

The 35 artists selected scored highest when evaluated by the following:
1. Originality
2. Overall Quality
3. Consistency of Style
4. Technical Skills
5. Marketability to Audience

“We are thrilled by the artistic diversity selected to compete in March 2017,” said Lighthouse ArtCenter Curator Janeen Mason. “We had submissions from artists in 27 states and two who are international. We are excited to see how these artists translate our South Florida seascapes, landscapes and architecture.”

Here are the names and hometowns of the artists competing in Lighthouse ArtCenter’s 2017 Paint Palm Beach en Plein Air competition:

STEPHANIE AMATO MILTON GA
DAVID BOYD JR NEWNAN GA
CARL BRETZKE MINNEAPOLIS MN
MICHELE BYRNE READING PA
KATHLEEN DENIS TAVERNIER FL
BILL FARNSWORTH VENICE FL
KEVIN FEARY BATAVIA NY
NYLE GORDON ETHEL MO
KAREN ANN HITT VENICE FL
JENNIFER HOLMES WESTBROOK CT
NEAL HUGHES MOORESTOWN NJ
CHARLIE HUNTER BELLOWS FALLS VT
MARYANNE JACOBSEN VENICE FL
SHELBY KEEFE MILWAUKEE WI
DEBRA LATHAM KINGWOOD TX
GREGORY LITTLE OAKLAND PARK FL
ANDRE LUCERO GOOCHLAND VA
TOM LYNCH NAPERVILLE IL
JEFFREY MARKOWSKY SAVANNAH GA
JIM MCVICKER LOLETA CA
SPENCER MEAGHER MOUNT VERNON IL
DAN MONDLOCH SAINT CLOUD MN
KATHIE ODOM KNOXVILLE TN
JOSEPH PALMERIO SARASOTA FL
ELISE PHILLIPS ELVERSON PA
DEVIN ROBERTS SPRINGFIELD MO
CYNTHIA ROSEN DORSET VT
LAWRENCE RUDOLECH HANOVER IN
JASON SACRAN FORT SMITH AR
PATRICK SAUNDERS ST LOUIS MO
RICHARD SNEARY KANSAS CITY MO
R. GREGORY SUMMERS OVERLAND PARK KS
NANCY TANKERSLEY EASTON MD
ROBIN WEISS POULSBO WA
CORY WRIGHT APOLLO BEACH FL

 

 

To learn more about Plein Air art, visit Wikipedia at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/En_plein_air or Google Plein Air art.

For additional information about upcoming exhibits or the 2017 Paint Palm Beach en Plein Air competition, contact Lighthouse ArtCenter by calling 561-746-3101.

For more information about the Lighthouse ArtCenter, visit www.lighthousearts.org

Lighthouse ArtCenter is an equal opportunity gallery, learning center and employer.

 

 

 

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291

Ceramic League Of The Palm Beaches Presents “La Mesa” At Artisans On The Ave. See Creative Dinnerware

Artisans On The Ave Present:“La Mesa” an Invitational Dinnerware Exhibition of place settings in a spectacular banquet table display by the Ceramic League of the Palm Beaches, ceramic artists and potters. PLEASE join them for their Mad Hatter style dinner party November 6, 2015.  Artwork will only be sold during the event and through November 15, 2015.  This event will be a ten day pop-up show. The entries are not seen by the committee before they unpack and install the display for the OPENING RECEPTION!  Save Friday November 6, 2015 at 6-9pm.  A portion of the sales will go to feed the hungry! Help fill grocery bags with non-perishable food donations on the Opening Reception night!!!  The Rickie Report shares the details to this Free  and exciting event.

 

 

ArtisansBANNER

630 Lake Avenue  Lake Worth, FL

561.582.3300  ArtisansOnTheAve.com

 

 

 

 

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Ceramic League Palm Beaches

Presents:

“La Mesa”
Art Exhibition

Opening Reception

November 6th

 6 – 9m

Exhibit Runs November 6-15, 2015

At
Artisans On The Ave

630 Lake Avenue    Lake Worth, FL 33460
561-762-8162      561-582-3300

Open 7 days a week
Monday thru Saturday 11am – 9pm
Sunday 11am – 6pm

This is a free event

Refreshments will be served

Please Bring Non-Perishable Food Items With You

 

 

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Handmade Plates

by Amelia Costa

 

 

 

 

 

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Whimsical Mugs by JoAnn Olmstead

 

 

Artisans On The Ave Gallery shows the artistic creations of over 40 local artists who work in a variety of mediums.  From fine art to fine craft, folk art to whimsical, everything is handmade by artists who sell their work nationally and internationally.

 

 

 

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Place setting by Joan Carew

“La Mesa” an Invitational Dinnerware Exhibition of place settings in a spectacular banquet table display by the Ceramic League of the Palm Beaches, ceramic artists and potters. PLEASE join us for our Mad Hatter style dinner party November 6, 2015.

 

 

 

 

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Hand Painted Ceramic Plate

Artwork will only be sold during the event and through November 15, 2015 this event will be a ten day pop-up show. We see the artwork for the first time ourselves when we unpack and install the display for the OPENING RECEPTION on Friday November 6, 2015 at 6-9pm.

 

 

 

 

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 Plates and Bowls By JoAnn Olmstead

 

 

A portion of the sales will go to feed the hungry! Please feel free to help fill our grocery bags with non- perishable food donations on our opening reception night!!!

 

For More Information:

Artisans On The Ave
Betty Wilson
Linda Manganaro
561-762-8162
561-582-3300
www.ArtisansOnTheave.com

 

 

 

 

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

P.O.Box 33423

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291

Gail Erickson is Featured Artist At Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery

Fine artist, ceramic sculptor and instructor, Gail Erickson is the Featured Artist at Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery in Lake Worth with an Opening Reception on Friday, February 6th.  The public is invited to “Feminine Fusion of Fin, Feather and Leather”.  Meet Gail, an enthusiastic artist whose “intent is to reveal, yet conceal, allowing the viewer to develop a personal connection to a piece.”  Gail’s mermaids, birds and clay portraits are thoughtful and fascinating. Texture plays a major role in unifying her body of work. Surfaces of sculptures are finished using combinations of slip, stains, underglazes, glazes and patinas.  Gail recently began creating clay sculptures of furry friends.  Stop by and speak to her about a commission of your favorite pet!  The Rickie Report shares the details and a sneak peek.   

 

 

GAIL ERICKSON

Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery

“Feminine Fusion of Fin, Feather and Leather”

 

Opening Reception

February 6th

6-10 pm

Open and Free to the Public

The exhibit will run through Feb 18th

15 South J Street     Lake Worth, FL 

 

 

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Originally from NY, Gail has been making art in some form for most of her life. Her childhood was filled with art classes in public school and art books. She excels at teaching herself new techniques including quilling ( thin paper strips rolled, glued, pinched, and assembled into a larger composition), creating mosaic pieces and drawing. However, working with clay has always been her medium of choice.

 

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“Contemplation” Sculpture by Gail Erickson

 

 

While still in high school, Gail attended Wilson Technological Center in Suffolk County NY for Dental Lab Technology. She spent many years in the dental field as a technician and then as a dental assistant. She tells The Rickie Report, “Making crowns by carving wax and creating temporary crowns using acrylic satisfied some of my creative desires for that chapter in my life. In this field I also learned how to use many instruments and materials which prepared me for my future career in art”.

 

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“Birmaid” Sculpture by Gail Erickson

 

 

After starting a family of her own, Gail’s passion for the arts began to consume her. She took pottery classes, ceramics, design, 3-D design and drawing classes at Palm Beach State College FL.  In 2005 she won her first two awards, “Passion For Art” and “Three Dimensional Design” at the Eissey Campus at PBSC.

 

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” I Dream” Sculpture by Gail Erickson

 

At the same time Gail traveled with The Art Alliance to London, San Francisco, and NYC visiting the major museums and galleries. She also volunteered at her daughter’s elementary school bringing “The Meet The Masters Program” to the children and she taught Pottery Studio Class at UB Kinsey Elementary School of the Arts. Presently she teaches a clay sculpting class at Wellington Community High School.

 

 

“Oreo” by Gail Erickson

 

Gail is constantly involved in learning more about her fine craft.  She is a member of The Ceramic League of The Palm Beaches, The Wellington Art Society, and Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery.  Her collectors have described her work as “provocative and a little dark but in a good way”. The artist would agree.

 

 

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“I Wish” Sculpture by Gail Erickson

“My work is but a perception of a moment once reflected. It is inspired by family, nature and the human form. It is a product of my feelings, emotions and passion for the tactile nature of clay.  Although my interests in clay are varied, I am drawn to portrait and hybrid figurative bird sculptures. My intent is to reveal, yet conceal, allowing the viewer to develop a personal connection to a piece.”

 

Her large sculptures are created using flattened rings starting from the bottom working up. Texture plays a major role in unifying her body of work. Surfaces of sculptures are finished using combinations of slip, stains, underglazes, glazes and patinas.

 

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“Mermaid” Sculpture by Gail Erickson

 

Gail is represented by:

  • OSGS Gallery in West Palm Beach, FL  
  • Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery in Lake Worth, Fl
  • Local Way Art Gallery Jensen Beach FL

For more information please contact Gail :

Gailesculpture.webs.com
Gailerickson.see.me

 

 

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

P.O.Box 33423

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291

Art of Association Breaks All Records in the Spirit of Cooperation

 Collaboration and cooperation are key to the Lighthouse ArtCenter’s latest exhibition, Art of Association showing now through August 14. Featuring juried works from 13 art associations throughout Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast,  Art of Association celebrates its fourth year.  The common goal of each organization sharing the experience of the visual arts promises visitors an exciting artistic experience that will have something for everyone. Additionally, visitors can purchase most of the art on display.  The Rickie Report shares the details for the upcoming Third Thursday Reception and Program on July 17th.

 

 

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Lighthouse ArtCenter

 

Presents:

 

The Art Of Association

 

 

 

Gallery Square North

373 Tequesta Drive       Tequesta

 

 

The public is welcome to the  Lighthouse ArtCenter’s 3rd Thursday event from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m on July 17th.  Admission is free to members and $5. for non-members.  Refreshments are served.

 

Art of Association Award Winners, 2014

Art of Association Award Winners, 2014

 

Participating art groups include Art Associates of Martin County, Artist Association of Jupiter, Artists of Palm Beach County, Ceramic League of the Palm Beaches, Hobe Sound Fine Art League, Lighthouse ArtCenter Artists’ Guild, North County Art Association, Plein Air Palm Beach, Palm Beach County Art Teachers Association, Palm City Art Associates, Port St. Lucie Art League, South Florida Basket and Fiber Guild and Wellington Art Society.

 

 

Best of Show

Best of Show:  “Gemma” by Kris Davis                                                                                     (Palm Beach County Art Teachers Association)

Art of Association heralds 276 original works of art from 146 exhibiting artists.   Alphabetical list of winners: Cindy Bartosek, Norman Berman,  Jane Blatt,  Nancy Brown David Craft,  Eileen Curtis, Kris Davis,  Sarah Davis, Durga Garcia, Patricia Hoshino, Diane Hutchinson, Carol Kepp, Chris Kling,  Rick Lewis, Floyd Markowitz,  Debbie Lee Mostel, Pamela Acheson Myers, Deborah Neuhaus, John Vincent Palozzi, Sally B. Pearson, Bobbin Salisbury, Lorrie B. Turner, Carolyn Walsh, Tanya Witzel,  Betty Usdan Zwickler.

 

 

Cindy Bartosek "Dawn Seat" (South Florida Basket and Fiber Guild)

Cindy Bartosek “Dawn Seat” (South Florida Basket and Fiber Guild)

 

 

 

“This is an exhibition in which art lovers and collectors can see, as well as purchase, the best work by members of art associations in our region. There are outstanding pieces of art ranging from representational and abstract paintings to photography to ceramic sculptures to fiber art,” said Executive Director Katie Deits. “The openings, lectures and exhibition this summer also offer the participating artists an opportunity to network, share ideas and expand their horizons.”

 

 

First Place Painting: Rick Lewis "Egrets and Sabals" (North

First Place Painting: Rick Lewis “Egrets and Sabals”                                                                  (North County Art Association)

            

 Meet the Judge:

Ms. Jenifer Mangione Vogt      

 

 

Jenifer Mangione Vogt is the founder and creative director of JMV Media Group, an integrated marketing firm with specialization in: art, healthcare, financial services, nonprofits and Italian culture. She has 20+ years of experience in corporate and nonprofit marketing for Fortune 500 companies, including Mastercard International and The Bank of New York, as well as healthcare organizations, including Westchester Medical Center and sports, entertainment and art organizations, including the PGA TOUR and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She’s developed annual marketing plans and managed budgets in excess of $1 million and managed relationships with leading public relations and creative firms.

 

 

First Place Photography: Nancy Brown, "Floating Market Bankok" (Wellington Art Society)

First Place Photography: Nancy Brown, “Floating Market Bankok”                           (Wellington Art Society)

 

 

 

Jenifer received her bachelor’s from Purchase College in Humanities with an art history concentration. In 2005, she began writing about art on a freelance basis for art and culture publications in New York and South Florida. Her writing work and press placements have appeared in many publications, including Entrepreneur, CFO Magazine, The Palm Beach Post, Risk Waters, JetSet Magazine, ArtLog, ArtPulse, ArtDistricts, ArtInfo, The Art Newspaper, ArtDaily, Bloomberg, Daily News, Palm Beach Arts Paper, Palm Beach Art + Culture, Ambassador (NIAF), Knight Arts Blog, Tutto NIAF Blog, The Italian Tribune, The Journal News and The Scarsdale Inquirer. Her photographs have been featured in Bloomberg’s BusinessWeek, Catholic New York, Hospital Magazine, The Journal News, The Daily News and Palm Beach Art + Culture.

 

 

"Jonah" by

“Jonah 2” by Cory Daust                                                                                                                                     (Port St. Lucie Art League)

 

 

Prior to graduation from college, Jenifer completed internships in the Estates & Appraisals Department at Christie’s, the Education Department at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Public Relations Department at the Neuberger Museum of Art, as an editorial assistant at Art in America and on the restoration of a room at the 1890 House in Cortland, NY.  Jenifer is a thyroid cancer survivor and an advocate for awareness of, and more comprehensive education about, this form of cancer, the fastest growing cancer among people under 40 in the US.

 

 

 

Lighthouse ArtCenter:


The Lighthouse ArtCenter is a member-supported nonprofit 501(c)(3) community arts organization, providing excellence in art exhibitions, instruction, education and outreach for all ages. Programs are funded in part by the Palm Beach County Cultural Council, the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council and the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners.

 

 

 

For information on the Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum, School of Art, exhibitions, programs and events, visit LighthouseArts.org or call (561) 746-3101. The Lighthouse ArtCenter is at Gallery Square North, 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Fla., one-half mile west of U.S. Highway 1. Museum hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $5 Monday through Friday. Free admission on Saturday. As part of the national Blue Star Museum initiative, free admission to active military and their families from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.   Closed Sunday.

 

 

 

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

P.O.Box 33423

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291

 

 

 

 

 

What is Happening at Art Synergy Lake Worth’s ART POP

Sunday, January 26 will be a busy day in Lake Worth.  ART POP, part of Art Synergy/Art Palm Beach 2014 is offering the public so many venues and options!  In this article, The Rickie Report shares the details.  From art walks, gallery tours, music, food and artist studio tours, there is something for everyone!

 

 

Art Synergy/Art Palm Beach 2014

Presents

Lake Worth’s ART POP

Sunday, January 26th

Events begin at Noon and vary for each venue

 

Full Schedule of Events and Galleries participating in Art POP:

 

 

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 Art Pop’s main event will be featuring 11 different galleries open to the public located at

1204 Lucerne Avenue

Artists and the Lofts

 

Artists and the Lofts invite you to come and experience a day of Art Loft living.  The walk will include live art demonstrations, assemblage of an air sculpture, musical and dance performances, ceramic creations, handmade drums and custom built furniture. Art Pop’s main event will be featuring 11 different galleries open to the public located at 1204 Lucerne also known as the Urban Arts Lofts (UAL).

 

Celestial Hunter Drums
(1202 Lake Avenue, Deco Building)

  • Live drum exhibition
  • Drums are hand made by the owners

 

Antonio Designs
(1205 Lucerne Avenue, Deco Building)

  • Handmade semi precious stone jewelry
  • Jewelry demonstrations

 

Andrea Lambrakis
(1204 Lucerne Avenue, Floridian Building)

  • Ceramic Art & Paintings

www.andreahellenadesigns.com

 

Yury Darashkevich
(1204 Lucerne Avenue, Floridian Building)

  • Open Exhibit

www.yurydarash.com

 

Unit 1
(1202 Lucerne Avenue, Modern Building)

  • Exhibit opening that day
  • Live music

www.unit1.org

 

Studio C
(1205 Lucerne Avenue, Deco Building)

  • Studio C is a creative furniture and home decor workshop. We artistically customize and design around each client’s vision.

www.ucreativething.com

 

Kristine Yeste
(1202 Lake Avenue, Deco Building)

  • Paintings, prints, and a few stuffed toys
  • Live art toy as people pass by
  • Live music

 

JaiStar Productions
(1205 Lucerne Avenue, Deco Building)

  • Ecstatic Dance event
  • Live Music
  • 12 minute Visionary ART Movie
  • Visionary art collection on canvas (Giclee’s; natural 3-D effects and I have 3-D glasses to view art with)

www.JaiStarStudios.com
www.EcstaticDanceLakeWorth.com

 

Louise Noakes
(1202 Lucerne Avenue, Modern Building)

  • Exhibition of work will include fine art photography and feature “the digital transfer process”.
  • Live demonstrations how this exciting process is done.

 

Nardone
(1202 Lucerne Avenue, Modern Building)

  • Visual artists in Lake Worth focusing on journalistic, real-life film and photography as well as art installations

 

 

 

 

Downtown Lake Worth, long known for its charming eccentricities in art deco architecture, culture and people has opened its arms to a rebirth of some of the finest visual arts, experimental music forms, dance and theater groups. This is reflected in the many locally-owned boutiques, art galleries, vintage shops, and specialty and jewelry stores. 

 

Artisans on the Ave

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Open House  Noon – 9 pm

Betty Wilson and Linda Manganaro invite you to meet 25 of the Artisans on the Ave, a new Gallery which just opened it’s doors in the heart of downtown Lake Worth!   From pottery, glass, paper art, to one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry, visitors will be excited by the choices being offered.  

 

 

Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery

Open   9:00 AM until 10 pm

 

 

 

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 Joyce Brown of Flamingo Clay Studio and Clay Glass Metal Stone Cooperative Gallery has some unique art pieces for the home and for gifts.  One-of-a-kind baskets, wood turned pieces, ceramics, paper mache and jewelry will delight you!  For more information call: 561.588.8344

 

Julia Longwell Fine Art

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 Lake Worth Art League

 

 

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604 Lucerne Avenue

The Lake Worth Art League invites you to their Open House.  Meet local creatives who sell their artwork in Lake Worth and nation-wide.  Here you will find not only paintings of various mediums, but hand made jewelry and unique pocketbooks with an artistic flair!  For more information call 561.586.8666

McMow Art Glass

 

 

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All McMow Art Glass demonstrations will be at Art Pop

throughout the day.

Look for the tent at the Urban Lofts

 1pm, 3pm and 5pm

Fused Glass Demonstrations with McMow Art Glass!

 

Watch as the McMow Masters create melted glass pendants in hot glass kilns.
Learn about the process of fusing as well as the exciting line up of glass
techniques McMow has to offer right here in the heart of Lake Worth!

 

 

McMow Art Glass offers the best in stained glass windows and beveled art
glass, as well as beautiful designs in carved, etched and faceted glass.
Located in Palm Beach County, Florida since 1976 McMow Art Glass also offers
a complete schedule of art glass classes for all levels and interests. Our
experienced teachers will instruct you in many exciting forms of art glass
including fusing or hot glass, mosaic, copper foil and caming techniques.
Join the fun at our 10,000 square foot facility and learn about the
fascinating glass arts!

 

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Already a glass hobbyist? McMow’s retail facility carries the glass industry’s top of the line products. We are also proud to announce our partnership with Bullseye Glass Company – now offering 25% off all Bullseye Products – all day, every day!

 For more information call  561-585-9011

 

 

For information on LULA’s Art Pop check out www.lakewortharts.com or call 561.493.2550

 

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

P.O.Box 33423

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291