Fort Pierce Art Club Opens Call For Miniature Artworks And Announces Public Auction To Benefit Local High Schools And The Club’s Scholarship Program At Indian River State College

The Fort Pierce Art Club shares a Call to Artists for “Magnificent Miniature Masterpieces” (DEADLINE: Saturday, December 5).  ALL ARTISTS are encouraged to take part! Students from these high schools: Central, Lincoln Park Academy, and Westwood will be involved.  Each school will receive a $500 check. The 2022 Silent Auction is Wednesday, December 14 thru Friday, December 16 in the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance Vault. The event concludes on Sunday, December 18, with the winning artists and student artists being awarded cash prizes in Harmony Music Lounge’s Mermaid Gallery.  ART LOVERS: Mark your calendars now – you won’t want to miss the FUN! Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County are a hub for art! All proceeds from the event go to local schools and to the Club’s Scholarship Program at Indian River State College.  Get your mini canvas and easel NOW! The Rickie Report shares the details in this article.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEADLINE:   December 5, 2022

 

 

 

Silent   Auction

December 14 – 16, 2022

St Lucie County Cultural Alliance Vault

111 Orange Avenue    Fort Pierce, FL

 

 

 

 

Final   Gala

Sunday, December 18

3  to 5 PM

Harmony Music Lounge’s Mermaid Gallery

116 Avenue A, Fort Pierce, FL

 

 

Details:

The Fort Pierce Art Club’s calls on all artists to participate in this worthy cause with cash prizes for the 2022 Magnificent Miniature Masterpieces.

Artists may pick up entry forms which include a 3”x3” canvas and easel to enter at several locations and events.  Entry fee is $10.  Entries with canvas and easel may be mailed to participants from the website for an additional $10 for priority mail.  The completed art submission deadline is December 5, 2022.   

 

The 2022 silent auction starts on Wednesday, December 14 through Friday, December 16 in the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance Vault located at 111 Orange Avenue, Fort Pierce from 11 AM to 4 PM and during ArtWalk from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

 

The event concludes on Sunday, December 18, with the winning artists and student artists being awarded cash prizes from 3 PM to 5 PM in Harmony Music Lounge’s gallery located at 116 Avenue A, Fort Pierce.   

 

This year’s the club is sponsoring participants 90 students from the following high schools:  Central High, Lincoln Park Academy, and Westwood in the student category.  Each school will be presented with a $500 check at the December 18 celebration for their arts programs.

 

All proceeds from the event go to the art programs for supplies in local schools and scholarships for students at Indian River State College.  The Fort Pierce Art Club, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) and donations to the club are tax deductible in accordance with the tax laws.

 

 

 

 

 

For questions about events, calls to artists, upcoming workshops, or how to become a member of this arts organization:

Call:  772-579-1529 (Jeanne Johansen)

Facebook @fortpierceartclub 

Website:  www.fortpierceartclub.org

Contact:  Jeanne Johansen, 772-579-1529,

Email:  fortpierce.art.club@gmail.com

 

 

 

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Purchase Your Fabulous Flamingos With Blooms To Benefit Fort Pierce Art Club And Garden Club. Bidding Is Open On-Line With Finale On Saturday, March 20

On Saturday, March 20, 2021 the Garden Club of Fort Pierce will host the Fort Pierce Art Club’s Fabulous Flamingos with Blooms. Beautifully embellished yard ornament flamingos by professional and student artists from Somerset Preparatory College Academy and St. Lucie West Centennial High School will be auctioned at the event. Proceeds will fund the Club’s youth and Student Fine Art Scholarships. Information and applications for the Fine Art Scholarships will be posted on the Club’s website at the end of April. See photos of the Fabulous Flamingos online or visit the originals in downtown Fort Pierce‘s store windows and businesses. The auction bidding is now open online and closes at 4 PM on Saturday, March 20.  The Rickie Report shares the links and information to see the Fabulous Flamingo auction and more club information. Don’t miss our sneak peeks of some flamingos!

 

 

Fabulous   Flamingos   with   Blooms  

 

 

Saturday, March 20, 2021

 

NOON – 4 PM

 

 

911 Parkway Drive   Fort Pierce, FL

 

 

 

PLACE    YOUR    BIDS    NOW!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starting bids on all flamingos are $15.00

Photos of the Flamingos, more Details, and Bid:

 

 

www.fortpierceartclub.org

 

 

 

“Over The Top” by Allison Divan

 

 

 

The Garden Club of Fort Pierce, 911 Parkway Drive, will host “Flamingos with Blooms” on Saturday, March 20, 2021, from Noon to 4 PM. The flamingos donated by Carl and Kathryn Hensley were enhanced by artists from the Fort Pierce Art Club and along the Treasure Coast.

 

 

“Fla-Bling-O Family” by Barbara Tarantino

 

 

 

The event will include the auction of the artistic flamingos, the sale of plants, raffle prizes and floral decor. Many of the flamingos will be for inside as well as outside. The proceeds from the sale of the plants, raffles, and floral designs will support the 70 year old Garden Club. The proceeds from the Flamingos will go to the Fort Pierce Art Club Scholarship fund which will be given out in April to local students, both in junior high to adult. Bidding for the flamingos is now online and will be available during the event starting now. Go to www.fortpierceartclub.orgto see photos of the flamingos, get more details, and bid.

 

 

 

 

“The Ballerina” by Maggie Cook

 

 

For information and to learn more, please contact Blanca Rancourt, the Garden Club of Fort Pierce at (772) 461-9725 or Jeanne Johansen, the Fort Pierce Art Club (772-579-1529). Please follow both organizations on Facebook. Both Fort Pierce clubs are 501(c)3 organizations with decades of community services.

 

 

Hibiscus Flamingo” by Bailie Cantin

 

 

Finished flamingos may be seen online at www.fortpierceartclub.org and in the following store windows and businesses downtown Fort Pierce: CenterState Bank, Chaney’s Floral Shop, Old Florida Coffee Co, SLC Chamber of Commerce Seven Gables House, the Carlton Center, 2nd Street Art Gallery, Rooster in the Garden Restaurant, and Wallflower Frame Gallery.

 

 

 

For questions about any of these events, calls to artists, upcoming workshops, or how to become a member of this vibrant arts organization:

Call:  772-579-1529 (Jeanne Johansen)

Email:  Fortpierce.art.club@gmail.com

Visit: www.fortpierceartclub.org

 

 

 

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

Artists Call For “Mini Masterpieces” Is Open Until November 30. Prizes For Entries With Public Sale December 5 To Benefit Ft. Pierce Art Club Scholarships

The Fort Pierce Art Club and Wallflower Custom Frame & Art share a CALL for “Magnificent Miniature Masterpieces”.  Participating artists from St. Lucie County, Martin County, Palm Beach County, Indian River County, and Okeechobee County are welcome! Deadline to Enter: Monday, November 30, 2020.  ART LOVERS: Mark your calendars now for December 5, 2020 PRIZES for entries and public sale to benefit the Fort Pierce Art Club’s Educational Scholarship Fund and the community. The Rickie Report shares the details in this article.  Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County are a hub for art! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FORT  PIERCE  ART  CLUB

&

WALLFLOWER  CUSTOM  FRAME & ART

 

 

PRESENT:

 

CALL FOR

 

 

MAGNIFICENT  MINIATURE  MASTERPIECES  

 

 

DEADLINE:   MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 , 2020

 

 

Free  And Open To the Public

 

Display and Sale:

 

 

Saturday, December 5, 2020

 

 

During Christmas Festival

 

 

At Cool Beans Brew Coffee House

1115 Delaware Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOW through  Monday, Nov. 30 , 2020

CONTEST    INSTRUCTIONS:

 

Open to all students, hobbyists, emerging and professional artists residing in St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties, and members of the Fort Pierce Art Club.

 

 

A $5 entry fee (cash or check only) includes the contest canvas and easel. Artists are welcome to use any medium and may paint the easels if they wish

Pick Up​  Entry Form, Easel & Miniature Canvases:

At

 ​Wallflower Custom Framing

​802 S6th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

 

Return:

 Return masterpieces/easels to ​Wallflower Custom Framing:

Either:

Monday, November 30th;

Tuesday, December 1;

Wednesday, December 2nd

 

 

PRIZES:​ ​

 

Prizes will be awarded for the top 10 on December 5th, 2020 at ​Christmas Festival at Cool Beans Brew Coffee Shop, 1115 Delaware Avenue, Fort Pierce​.​

The Magnificent Mini Masterpieces will be sold with the proceeds going to benefit the Fort Pierce Art Club’s Educational Scholarship Fund and the community. This is a fund-raising charity event for ​Fort Pierce Art Club’s Educational Scholarship Fund and our community involvement projects. You will have the opportunity to purchase a masterpiece after the judging at the Christmas Festival. All remaining paintings from this event will be gifted to an assisted living facility as Christmas presents for the residents.

 

E N T R Y             F O R M:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For questions about any of these events, calls to artists, upcoming workshops, or how to become a member of this vibrant arts organization:

Call:  772-579-1529 (Jeanne Johansen)

Email:  Fortpierce.art.club@gmail.com

Visit: www.fortpierceartclub.org

 

 

 

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

 

Ft. Pierce Art Club Announces 3 Calls To Artists And Events Open To The Public: ARToberfest, Fabulous Flamingos, And Magnificent Miniatures

The Fort Pierce Art Club shares 3 Calls to Artists for the upcoming “ARToberfest” (Saturday, October 17 – includes a Cookie Contest with Cash Prizes), “Fabulous Flamingos” (Saturday, November 21), and “Magnificent Miniature Masterpieces” (Saturday, December 5).  Artists from St. Lucie County, Martin County, Palm Beach County, Indian River County, and Okeechobee County are welcome to participate.  ART LOVERS: Mark your calendars now – from our sneak peeks, you won’t want to miss the FUN!  The Rickie Report shares the details of each event in this article.  Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County are a hub for art! 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESENTS   3   EVENTS:

 

 

“ARToberfest” 2020

 

 

 

Saturday, October 17, 2020

9 am to 1 pm

At

Cool Beans Brew Coffee House

1115 Delaware Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34950. 

Free and Open to the Public 

 

 

INCLUDES:

Artists

Crafters

Cookie Contest with Cash Prizes

 

Artists, Crafters, Non-Profits:   FREE Spaces

 

NO FEE but MUST Pre-register!

Must be handmade – no resale!

Bring your own table (Maximum 6′)

Send 3 jpegs to  Email:  Fortpierce.art.club@gmail.com

 

DEADLINE to ENTER: October 12, 2020

 

 

 

 

Cookie Contest:

The Cookie Contest is open to all residents of the Treasure Coast.

The Cookie Contest entry fee will be  four dozen cookies packaged in individual bags of 6 each.  

Supplies for the contest:  cookie bags and display boxes will be provided to contestants at Cool Beans Brew Coffee House on 1115 Delaware Avenue, Fort Pierce, the week before the event. 

The cookies will be for sale and for judging. 

Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. 

Proceeds from the sale will go to support “Art on the Porch”, a free painting session including all supplies, sponsored by the club every Monday morning from 10 am to noon, at Cool Bean Brew Coffee House. 

Register by contacting: 

Email:  Fortpierce.art.club@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

“FABULOUS  FLAMINGO”  SILENT  AUCTION

 Saturday, November 21, 2020

 Free and Open To Public

 

 

9 am – 1 pm

At

Cool Beans Brew Coffee House

1115 Delaware Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34950.

 

 

 

 

Open to all artists and art students on the Treasure Coast.  Students in Junior High, High School and College are encouraged to participate with the supervision of an art teacher and/or parent.   

FLAMINGO SPECIFICATIONS: 

  1. Open to all artists working in all media.  Original work must be created on flamingos provided by the Fort Pierce Art Club, Inc.  (FPAC).  Other flamingos may be used with approval by the Show’s Curator.
  2. Works will be judged on craftsmanship and use of the flamingo as a lawn ornament/decoration.    
  3. There is no theme requirement for the flamingos.  
  4. This is a non-profit community project.  All flamingos will be for sale to the public and the proceeds will go toward the Fort Pierce Art Club’s Public Art Programs and the Student Scholarship Program.  
  5. No eroticism or graphic violence will be considered.  General patriotic themes are allowed but political party and/or campaign candidate promotion are strictly prohibited.

SUBMISSION CRITERIA:

Each artist will be asked to give a $5 deposit for the flamingo.  The $5 will be refunded to the artist when the completed Flamingo is returned.  Note:  Students working with a School Art Teacher(s) will be exempt from the deposit, but the teacher will be responsible for the return of the completed or uncompleted flamingo(s) they take.

AWARDS:

The Selection Committee is composed of professional members of the public and the Show Curator who will oversee the judging of the pierces.  The judges will evaluate the work and have the right to reject any piece that might be offensive to the public or of poor construction.  There will 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ribbons for each of two categories:  Students and Adults.  There will also be tons of bragging rights for all.

DELIVERY OF COMPLETED FLAMINGOS: 

Text message 772-579-1529 to arrange pickup/deliver of a flamingo.

QUESTIONS: 

Please direct any questions to Blanca Longo Rancourt at 305-281-3335

Email:  Fortpierce.art.club@gmail.com

 

 

ONLY CALL Cool Beans Brew Coffee House for coffee and/or lunch orders!

 

The proceeds from the flamingo sale will go towards FPAC Art Education Scholarships to be awarded on January 9, 2021 at the Club’s 65th Anniversary party.  The club’s party will be held outside under the oaks from 9:00 am to noon at Cool Beans Brew coffee house.  Scholarships applications for high school and college students to complete will be available at www.fortpierceartclub.org at the end of November 2020.  Winners will be posted on the club’s website above.

 

 

The Fort Pierce Art Club this year has raised $400 for the “Inner Truth Project” and $500 from the July “Filthy Mug” silent auction to aid the Fort Pierce Women’s Club, who provide food for families on Mondays and Fridays.  During March and April, the club distributed wooden birdhouses, paint, and brushes for families to embellish.  The “Bird House” art was then displayed at Cool Beans Brew Coffee House.  Currently, the club is sponsoring “Art on the Porch”, a free painting session including all supplies, every Monday morning at Cool Beans Brew Coffee House. In addition, several club members are painting bike racks for the city of Fort Pierce.

 

 

The Fabulous Flamingos event will be sponsored by Cool Beans Brew Coffee House and The Fort Pierce Art Club, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to promoting artists and the arts through community awareness.  

 

 

 

FORT  PIERCE  ART  CLUB

&

WALLFLOWER  CUSTOM  FRAME & ART

 

 

PRESENT:

 

CALL FOR

 

 

MAGNIFICENT  MINIATURE  MASTERPIECES  

 

 

 

Contest Runs NOW –  Monday, Nov. 30 , 2020

 

 

Free  And Open To the Public

 

 

Display and Sale:

 

 

Saturday, December 5, 2020

 

 

During Christmas Festival

 

 

At Cool Beans Brew Coffee House

1115 Delaware Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOW through  Monday, Nov. 30 , 2020

CONTEST    INSTRUCTIONS:

 

Open to all students, hobbyists, emerging and professional artists residing in St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties, and members of the Fort Pierce Art Club.

 

 

A $5 entry fee (cash or check only) includes the contest canvas and easel. Artists are welcome to use any medium and may paint the easels if they wish

Pick Up​  Entry Form, Easel & Miniature Canvases:

At

 ​Wallflower Custom Framing

​802 S6th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

 

Return:

All masterpieces are to return with easels to ​Wallflower Custom Framing

Either:

Monday, November 30th;

Tuesday, December 1;

Wednesday, December 2nd

 

 

 

 

 

PRIZES:​ ​

 

Prizes will be awarded for the top 10 on December 5th, 2020 at ​Christmas Festival at Cool Beans Brew Coffee Shop, 1115 Delaware Avenue, Fort Pierce​.​

The Magnificent Mini Masterpieces will be sold with the proceeds going to benefit the Fort Pierce Art Club’s Educational Scholarship Fund and the community. This is a fund-raising charity event for ​Fort Pierce Art Club’s Educational Scholarship Fund and our community involvement projects. You will have the opportunity to purchase a masterpiece after the judging at the Christmas Festival. All remaining paintings from this event will be gifted to an assisted living facility as Christmas presents for the residents.

 

 

 

For questions about any of these events, calls to artists, upcoming workshops, or how to become a member of this vibrant arts organization:

Call:  772-579-1529 (Jeanne Johansen)

Email:  Fortpierce.art.club@gmail.com

Visit: www.fortpierceartclub.org

 

 

 

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

Fort Pierce Art Club Shares Call For Artists, “In Her Image”, Focusing On Women & Women’s Issues. Exhibit Takes Place At Elliott Museum December 12 – March 15

The Ft. Pierce Art Club (formerly Treasure Coast Art Association) shares a Call to Artists for “In Her Image”, a Juried Exhibition focusing on Women and Women’s Issues.  The exhibit takes place at the Elliott Museum in conjunction with the “Magnificent Me” exhibition.  Artists will create their own artwork on a mannequin provided by the Art Club.  The Public is invited to the exhibit December 12 – March 15.  The Rickie Report shares the details and urges artists to apply!  The deadline is December 7. *Membership in the club is not a requirement for this show.

 

 

 

 

 

“IN     HER     IMAGE     2020”

 

A Juried Exhibition focusing on Women & Women’s Issues

 

 

 

TO   BE  HELD  AT  THE  ELLIOTT  MUSEUM

 

 

825 NE Ocean Blvd. on Hutchinson Island
Stuart, FL 34996 ● 772-225-1961 ● elliottmuseum.org Hours: Daily 10 am – 5 pm; Closed Major Holidays

A Treasure on the Treasure Coast Since 1961

 

 

 

 

 

Opening Reception:

 

December 12, 2019

5:30 – 7:30 pm

 

In conjunction with “Magnificent Me”

In the Changing Exhibitions Gallery

 

*Membership in the club is not a requirement for this show.

 

 

 

Link to prospectus : treasurecoastartassociation.org.

Deadline is Saturday, December 7th between 10 am – 1 pm.

Mannequins are included in the cost of entry fee of $35.

Questions and requests for mannequins?   Call Jeanne Johansen at 772-579-1529 or email tc.art.assoc@gmail.comor fortpierce.art.club@gmail.com.

Mannequins will be available in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River County.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about this Call to artists, exhibits and other events please contact:

Jeanne Johansen at 772-579-1529 or email tc.art.assoc@gmail.comor fortpierce.art.club@gmail.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