Palm Room’s Spring Preview Is “Out Of The Box” Featuring Martin Artistans Guild Members. Public Reception On March 22 And Artist Talk On April 12

The Martin Artisans Guild invites you to their Spring Preview, “Out Of The Box”an exhibit that in The Palm Room Art Gallery and Artisans Boutique located in Stuart’s Harbour Bay Plaza. Enjoy the Opening Reception on Wednesday, March 22 2023, featuring live music, cash bar and the delectable appetizers for which the Guild has become known.  A second opportunity to get to know the people behind the art takes place on Wednesday, April 12, at a “Meet the Artists” event.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

 

 

Palm     Room     Art     Gallery    &    Artisans    Boutique

 

 

“ART   OUT    OF    THE    BOX”

 

 

 

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)

 

 

 

 

“Lost in Emotion” by Dinija Berkien

 

 

 

 

Opening Reception

Wednesday March 22, 2023

5:30 – 7:30 PM

 

 

 

Painting by Janis Clary O

 

 

 

 “Meet the Artists”

 Wednesday, April 12   from 4 – 6  pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While you’re enjoying the fabulous show, be sure to check out the very special and one-of-a-kind items in the Artisans Boutique – you’ll find great gifts for the special person on your list!  

(Or yourself….)

 

 

 

“Scout” by Jane Lawton Baldridge

 

 

What inspired this show: This exhibit is inspired by a visit to this year’s Art Basel down during December’s Miami Art Week. We were delighted, energized, and creatively stimulated to create ART OUT OF THE BOX (AOOTB) as our next Exhibit theme.

We encourage our members to consider producing new works that are unexpected & surprising coming from artists whose work has become familiar.

 

 

 

Meet    the    Artists:

 

 

Barb Bucci

Billie Jo Thomson

Candy Walsh

Caryl Pomales

Deborah Bottorff

Dinija Berkien

Doreen Lepore

Dot Galfond

Glen Allen

Jane Lawton Baldridge

Janis Clary “O”

Laura Kay Whiticar Darvill

Linda Reymore

Lynn Morgan

Mallo Bisset

Maria Miele

Mark Stall

Mary Mirabito

Patricia Pasbrig

Renee Keil

 

 

 

 

For more information, visit www.martinartisansguild.org.

 

 

For more information about the Open Studio Tour, events, or membership:

The Martin Artisans Guild

A FLORIDA 501(c)3 NON-PROFIT

The Martin Artisans Guild was created to nurture the production of Fine Art and Craft, increase awareness of local art, facilitate development and networking among Working Artists and create marketing venues for our members.·        

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

 

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

 

 

Palm Beach Watercolor Society Shares Call For Juried Show At BRIC With April 11 Deadline. Show Starts April 20. Also Two Day Virtual Workshop With Lian Quan Zhen August 8 & 10.

The Palm Beach Watercolor Society announces  Call To Artists for “A Painting is Worth a Thousand Words” (Deadline is April 11) at BRIC (Boca Raton Innovation Campus) (Reception is April 25 ) and a virtual water media workshop with Lian Quan Zhen (August 8 and 10th). PBWS offers MANY opportunities no matter what your skill level all year-round.  The Rickie Report shares the details and reminds you that non-members are welcome to register!

 

 

 

www.palmbeachwatercolorsociety.com

 

 

 

PALM    BEACH    WATERCOLOR    SOCIETY

A N N O U N C E S:

 

 

 

 

“A  Painting  Is  Worth  A  Thousand  Words

APPLICATIONS  ACCEPTED:

NOW  THRU  APRIL 11, 2023  

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President, Adrienne Walker tells The Rickie Report, “You can become a member, enter our shows, join our virtual Paint Ins with professional models, exhibit in our shows, watch YOU TUBE videos of all of our shows,, and much much more!  We remain active 12 months out of the year.  From November thru April our meetings are in house and Virtually on Zoom.  Home bound??  Can’t drive at night??   You will be sent a link to our Virtual meetings with a demo artist a few days before the meeting.  From May thru October our meetings with a demo artist are on Zoom only.  We are here for you 12 months out of the year”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information:

Email: pbws2021@gmail.com

 

palmbeachwatercolorsociety.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

17019 SW Sapri Way    Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

 

 

It’s Time To Drop Off Your Quilts At The Upcoming 17th Annual Broward Quilt Expo. Deadline Is Monday, March 6, 2023. Non-Members Are Welcome To Participate

The 17th Biennial Broward Quilt Expo (BQE) Quilt Entry is Open to enter your quilts  (DEADLINE is MARCH 6) and this year’s Judge is Beverly Fine.  The Expo will feature 30+ vendors, 200+ quilts on exhibit, Workshops, Quilt Sales, and Demos.  DON’T MISS the “Get it Quilted Raffle ” for Hurricane Ian Relief!  Activities include free and ticketed events: Awards Ceremony, Friday, April 14; Workshops, Quilt Show and Marketplace Saturday and Sunday, April 15 – 16.   Eight Quilt Guilds combine their efforts to bring this to our area! Volunteers are needed during the show daysThe Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charles F. Dodge City Center

601 City Center Way    Pembroke Pines, FL 33025

 

954.392.9480

Located near Sawgrass Expressway, Florida Turnpike, and I95

 

 

 

 

QUILT ENTRY

Enter your quilt to win cash prizes and ribbons.

Quilt Entry is currently open  –

 Closes on March 6 at midnight EST.

 

Entry is open to all members of the participating guilds

and non-guild members.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Admission   Ticket

 

View more than 200 quilts from around the South Florida area and many entries from out of state. Quilt displays include both Juried and Exhibit only quilts. Traditional, Modern and Art Quilts are on Display.

 

 

 

 

 

Tickets are $10 daily    Purchase a 2 Day ticket for $20

Group Rates are available (please email Chairman@browardquiltexpo.com)

All Sales are Final

 

 

 

 

 

Get it Quilted” Raffle

 

 

Each ticket has two chances to win. Drawing Feb. 15, 2023. Winners get their quilt tops quilted at the show. Any size up to Queen. You pick the overall pattern and the thread. 50% of proceeds will be donated to Hurricane Ian Relief. License CH34056.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Get Raffle Tickets and Details Here

 

 

Awards   Ceremony   

Friday- April 14

 

 

 

 7 – 9 pm

 Charles F Dodge City Center

$15.00  Includes one drink (wine, soda, water, tea, coffee)

Cash bar for additional beverages.

Enjoy a private 1 hour showing of the Quilt Show.

 

 

Register here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New in 2023  Expanded Demonstration Area

 

 

 

 

 

Vendors as of publication time:

 

Martelli’s; Tops – Brother Machine Demo; June Colburn;

Elevate MD; Boozecruiser Planners; Kate Mitchell;

Kianga Art; Once Upon a Quilt

 

We will offer 2 areas on the show floor, with longer demos time slots Vendors that offer demos see a significant increase in booth sales.

Book early and get your choice of time slots.
Larger Booth 10″ x 10″

 

 

Promotions of demos starting one month prior of event leading up to show days.

 

 

Shopping is always a large part of the BQE experience, and we know you will want to join us for what is shaping up to be a landmark show for us! Vendor booths filled up fast in 2021 and we are expecting more demand for 2023.

Secure your spot or get more information call or email us today: Linda Esposito Vendors@browardquiltexpo.com   954-648-1921

 

 

 

 

VOLUNTEER

 

 

The Broward Quilt Expo is 100% volunteer quilt show of 8 sister guilds in the South Florida region. With over 200 quilts on display, awards ceremony, vendor booth, basket walk, charity raffles and 2 demonstration areas.

 

 

 

 

 

Volunteer for the show. It takes many hands to make it happen, Teenagers are welcome (with parents) to earn volunteer hours.

Volunteers needed for set-up, quilt collection, judging, admissions, white glove, basket walk and general help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department Features Exhibit And Multiple Events With March’s Artist In Residence Gerard Pastor. Gain A Deeper Understanding Of Culture Through Realistic Colored Pencil Artworks

The City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department continues its Artists in Residence (AiR) program with March artist, Gerard Pastor.  Gerard utilizes colored pencils to create stunning works of art and among this month’s events will be a workshop where he will teach his technique. The public is invited to a variety of locations throughout the month to not only watch Gerard, but participate in creating your own art pieces!  The Rickie Report shares the details of  events, some sneak peeks of his images, and information to become an AiR.

 

 

POMPANO      BEACH      CULTURAL    AFFAIRS      

 

DEPARTMENT

 

 

 P  R  E  S  E  N  T  S:

 

 

 

 

 

Artist    In    Residence:

 

G  E  R  A  R  D        P  A  S  T  O  R  

 

 

 

The exhibitions and receptions are free and open to the public

 

 

 

Gerard Pastor is March’s artist of the month, and  The City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department relaunched its Artists in Residence (AiR) program at the historic Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA) late last year.  The AiR Program   provides artists with studio space to create new work, collaborate with fellow resident artists, and engage with our community.  A distinguished panel of judges selected eight new artists to be part of our first “graduating class.” This dynamic and diverse group of artists will be in residence though June, and each will be presented as an “Artist of the Month,” during which time they will showcase their work and create unique programs to attract art lovers to BaCA.  At the culmination of the residency, AiR artists will share their new artworks in an exciting group exhibition

 

 

 

 

“Anya Sketch” by Gerard Pastor

 

 

 

GERARD’S      SCHEDULE      OF      EVENTS:

 

 

 

Join us for Pompano’s free street festival featuring live bands, vendors, food truck and art! Explore BaCA’s latest exhibitions and meet Gerard Pastor in his studio.

 

 

 

 

Friday, March 3 |  AiR Artist During Old Town Untapped 

6:00  –  10:00 PM

 

 

 

 

Bailey Contemporary Arts

 

 

41 NE 1st Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

954-786-7879 • baileyarts.org

 

 

 

 

 

“Bird Sketch” by Gerard Pastor

 

Many of Gerard’s pieces are inspired by the Lucumi religion, which survived the slave trade era.  Often mired in secrecy and negative perceptions, the Afro-Caribbean faith serves as a creative force for Pastor who looks to inspire understanding.  

 

 

 

 

Gerard will have a Meet and Greet with guests during the Taste of Jazz event.

 

 

 

 

Thursday, March 9  | Live Painting At Taste of Jazz 

 

 

7  –  8:30 pm  

At 

 

 

Bailey Contemporary Arts

 

 

41 NE 1st Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

954-786-7879 • baileyarts.org

 

 

 

During his residency at BaCA, Pastor will focus his work on the study of how women participate in religion and how religion is used as a patriarchal tool to elevate men, when historically the innate power of survival has been through women.

 

Express your creativity with coloring.

 

 

Learn how to apply color pencil techniques to achieve realism.

 

 

This class is aimed to all skill levels and to those who are interested in applying colored pencil techniques with still-life work to achieve realism. 

 

 

 

Saturday, March 25   | Creative with Colored Pencils Demo with Gerard at Pompano Beach Library

2 – 4:30  pm

 

 

 

Pompano Beach Cultural Center Library 

50 W Atlantic Blvd Pompano Beach, FL 33060

954-545-7800 • ccpompano.org

 

 

 

 

“Light Sketch” by Gerard Pastor

A special Lunch w/ Art session including a hands-on project led by Gerard. 

 

 

 

Wednesday, March 29  Lunch with an Artist

12:15 – 1:15 PM 

 

 

 

Learn more about Gerard and how to register for events please visit

https://www.pompanobeacharts.org/baca/artists-in-residence/gerard-pastor

 

 

 

About the City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department:

The mission of the Cultural Affairs Department is to provide cultural programming that includes visual arts, digital media, music, film, theater, dance and public art for the enjoyment and enrichment of residents and visitors to Pompano Beach, Broward County, and the greater South Florida area. The department programs and manages the City’s premiere cultural arts venues including the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, Ali Cultural Arts Center, Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, and the Blanche Ely House Museum. The department also oversees the City’s Public Art Program and the prestigious National Endowment for the Arts’ Our Town grant awarded to the Pompano Beach Crossroads place-making arts initiative.

 

 

 

 

The City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department is delighted to relaunch its Artists in Residence (AiR) program at the historic Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA).  The AiR Program provides artists with studio space to create new work, collaborate with fellow resident artists, and engage with our community.

 

 

 

Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA) is operated by the City of Pompano Beach’s Cultural Affairs Department (PBCAD) which annually seeks participants for its Artists in Residence Program (AiR). As part of this program, eight studios at BaCA are available to individual artists for a nine-month period from October – June. The 2023 -2024 residency will be available for application in April 2023. Through this residency, PBCAD strives to cultivate an environment where artists can craft their talents and enhance their experience through artistic development and experimentation. The residency’s structure is therefore left relatively open to cater to individuality, spontaneity and collaboration. BaCA should be considered a safe space where all art forms, intellectual and creative pursuits, methods of artistic investigation, and aesthetic inquiry are accepted, nurtured, and celebrated. A dynamic environment will be created through the AiR Program – one that appeals to onlookers and attracts locals and visitors alike to watch the creative process unfold and see the latest output.

 

 

https://www.pompanobeacharts.org/bailey/artists-in-residence

 

 

 

For more information:

 

Pompano Beach Cultural Center

50 W Atlantic Blvd Pompano Beach, FL 33060

954-545-7800 • ccpompano.org

 

 

Bailey Contemporary Arts Center

41 NE 1 Street Pompano Beach, FL 33060

954-786-7879 • baileyarts.org

 

Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department

50 W Atlantic Blvd Pompano Beach, FL 33060

954-545-7800 • pompanobeacharts.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

 

Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Features Kim Ferguson As Artist In Residence For Month Of February. Kim Will Share Her Knowledge With Demos And You Can Create Your Own Ceramic Pieces

The City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department continues its Artists in Residence (AiR) program with February artist, Kim Ferguson. She creates sculptural and functional ceramic pieces that reflect her philosophy of eternal optimism in the face of chaos.  The public is invited to a variety of locations throughout the month to not only watch Kim, but participate in creating your own ceramic pieces!  The Rickie Report shares the details of  events, some sneak peeks of her images, and information to become an AiR.

 

 

POMPANO      BEACH      CULTURAL    AFFAIRS      

 

DEPARTMENT

 

 

 P  R  E  S  E  N  T  S:

 

 

Artist    In    Residence:

 

K  I  M          F  E  R  G  U  S  O  N

 

 

The exhibitions and receptions are free and open to the public

 

 

 

Kim Ferguson

 

Kim Ferguson is February’s artist of the month, and  The City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department relaunched its Artists in Residence (AiR) program at the historic Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA) late last year.  The AiR Program   provides artists with studio space to create new work, collaborate with fellow resident artists, and engage with our community.  A distinguished panel of judges selected eight new artists to be part of our first “graduating class.” This dynamic and diverse group of artists will be in residence though June, and each will be presented as an “Artist of the Month,” during which time they will showcase their work and create unique programs to attract art lovers to BaCA.  At the culmination of the residency, AiR artists will share their new artworks in an exciting group exhibition

 

 

 

KIM’S      SCHEDULE      OF      EVENTS:

 

 

 

REGISTER    HERE

 

 

 

Friday, February 3 |  Old Town Untapped 

6:00  –  10:00 PM

 

 

 

Check out Kim’s collection titled “Reclaiming My Wild” at the installation at BaCA’s 2nd Floor gallery. Her work is described as whimsical, vibrant, and feminine, and is informed by her life as a child in Jamaica and her immigration experience in South Florida.

 

 

Ceramic Creations by Kim Ferguson

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, February 4| Paint & Sip with a Twist:

Handbuilding with Love Workshop

 12:00- 2:30 PM 

 

 

 

Bailey Contemporary Arts

 

 

41 NE 1st Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

954-786-7879 • baileyarts.org

 

 

 

 

Join Bailey Contemporary Arts’ Artist of the Month Kim Ferguson in this professionally led sculpting class with a high-energy environment accompanied by drinks. Each participant will receive 1 free drink ticket for wine or beer; additional drinks may be purchased.  Nothing beats a hand-made gift for your love. This beginner’s guide to making food-safe ceramic gifts that your loved one can enjoy all year welcomes all levels on the creation of Valentine’s themed vases or mugs. Pieces will be fired in time for pick up before 2/14. All materials and firing are included. 

 

 

 

Ceramic Creations by Kim Ferguson

 

 

 

 

Thursday, February 9| Meet Kim @ Taste of Jazz

7:00  –  8:30 PM  

 

 

Kim will be sculpting live during the Taste of Jazz show hours in her studio (2nd floor BaCA). For her residency project, Ferguson will continue to create work that encourages viewers to examine their perspective on “negative” or “chaotic” circumstances. In addition to her typical studio techniques, she plans to employ molds and glasswork techniques and further explore her sculpted figures (called Divines), and the Plant Mama (sculpted plant pot) series. One piece in particular, Shark Week will be fully realized during the residency and serve as the main ‘high art’ piece of the collected work.

 

 

 

 

Sculpture by Kim Ferguson

 

 

 

Saturday, February 11|  Meet Kim @ No Ghosting Wheel throwing Workshop

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

&

2:00  – 4:00PM 

 

 

 

 

A fun ceramics class to help you get connected with yourself and a loved one. This class will introduce you to making food-safe ceramic items using a potter’s wheel. All materials and firing are included. All levels are welcome. This two-hour class for 4 people, focused on the creation of Valentine’s themed vases or mugs using the pottery wheel. Students will have the chance to take “ghosting” pictures/video while using the wheel, inspired by the famous pottery scene from “Ghost”.

 

 

 

 

 

Sculpture by Kim Ferguson

 

 

Saturday, February 18 |  Meet Kim @ Handbuilding Class

11:00 AM- 2:30 PM 

 

 

 

Create your own unique face pot! Learn how to add details that will create quirky and fun characters. This could be based on a family member, famous person or a face that makes you smile. Ideal for a small succulent or small plant. The pot will be provided and ready to apply the decoration so no need to feel nervous about handling the clay. All materials and firing are included for one pot. All levels are welcome. This three-hour class focuses on the creation of face pots and planters using hand-building techniques.

 

 

 

Wednesday,  February 22 | Meet Kim @ Bell’Arte Concert Series

Featuring renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine

7:00 – 9:00 PM 

 

 

Artist of the month, Kim Ferguson will live sculpt before the concert starts in the lobby. 

 

 

For more information & registration

for Kim’s events visit: 

 

 

 

 https://www.pompanobeacharts.org/baca/artists-in-residence/kim-ferguson

 

 

 

 

About the City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department:

The mission of the Cultural Affairs Department is to provide cultural programming that includes visual arts, digital media, music, film, theater, dance and public art for the enjoyment and enrichment of residents and visitors to Pompano Beach, Broward County, and the greater South Florida area. The department programs and manages the City’s premiere cultural arts venues including the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, Ali Cultural Arts Center, Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, and the Blanche Ely House Museum. The department also oversees the City’s Public Art Program and the prestigious National Endowment for the Arts’ Our Town grant awarded to the Pompano Beach Crossroads place-making arts initiative.

 

 

 

 

The City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department is delighted to relaunch its Artists in Residence (AiR) program at the historic Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA).  The AiR Program provides artists with studio space to create new work, collaborate with fellow resident artists, and engage with our community.

 

 

 

Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA) is operated by the City of Pompano Beach’s Cultural Affairs Department (PBCAD) which annually seeks participants for its Artists in Residence Program (AiR). As part of this program, eight studios at BaCA are available to individual artists for a nine-month period from October – June. The 2023 -2024 residency will be available for application in April 2023. Through this residency, PBCAD strives to cultivate an environment where artists can craft their talents and enhance their experience through artistic development and experimentation. The residency’s structure is therefore left relatively open to cater to individuality, spontaneity and collaboration. BaCA should be considered a safe space where all art forms, intellectual and creative pursuits, methods of artistic investigation, and aesthetic inquiry are accepted, nurtured, and celebrated. A dynamic environment will be created through the AiR Program – one that appeals to onlookers and attracts locals and visitors alike to watch the creative process unfold and see the latest output.

 

 

https://www.pompanobeacharts.org/bailey/artists-in-residence

 

 

 

For more information:

 

Pompano Beach Cultural Center

50 W Atlantic Blvd Pompano Beach, FL 33060

954-545-7800 • ccpompano.org

 

 

Bailey Contemporary Arts Center

41 NE 1 Street Pompano Beach, FL 33060

954-786-7879 • baileyarts.org

 

Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department

50 W Atlantic Blvd Pompano Beach, FL 33060

954-545-7800 • pompanobeacharts.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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learn all about Kim’s upcoming workshops and appearances at https://www.pompanobeacharts.org/baca/artists-in-residence/kim-ferguson

 

17th Broward Quilt Expo Gets Underway With Call For Quilt Entries. Textile Lovers Save April 15 – 16 For This Biennial Event

The 17th Biennial Broward Quilt Expo (BQE) will feature over 30 vendors, 200 quilts on exhibit, Workshops, Quilt Sales, and Demos.  The Quilt Entry is Open to enter your quilts  (DEADLINE is MARCH 6) and this year’s Judge is Beverly Fine. There is a special “Get it Quilted Raffle ” for Hurricane Ian Relief!  Activities include free and ticketed events: Awards Ceremony, Friday, April 14; Workshops, Quilt Show and Marketplace Saturday and Sunday, April 15 – 16.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks!  Kudos to the 8 Quilt Guilds for combining their efforts to bring this to our area!

 

 

 

 

Charles F. Dodge City Center

601 City Center Way    Pembroke Pines, FL 33025

 

954.392.9480

Located near Sawgrass Expressway, Florida Turnpike, and I95

 

 

 

 

QUILT ENTRY

 

Enter your quilt to win cash prizes and ribbons.

Quilt Entry is currently open  –

 Closes on March 6 at midnight EST.

 

Entry is open to all members of the participating guilds

and non-guild members.

 

 

 

Click here for all details and entry

 

 

 

 

 

Admission   Ticket

 

View more than 200 quilts from around the South Florida area and many entries from out of state. Quilt displays include both Juried and Exhibit only quilts. Traditional, Modern and Art Quilts are on Display.

 

 

 

 

Tickets are $10 daily    Purchase a 2 Day ticket for $20

Group Rates are available (please email Chairman@browardquiltexpo.com)

All Sales are Final

 

 

 

 

 

Get it Quilted” Raffle

Each ticket has two chances to win. Drawing Feb. 15, 2023. Winners get their quilt tops quilted at the show. Any size up to Queen. You pick the overall pattern and the thread. 50% of proceeds will be donated to Hurricane Ian Relief. License CH34056.

 

 

 

 

 

Awards   Ceremony   

Friday- April 14

 

 

 7 – 9 pm

 Charles F Dodge City Center

$15.00  Includes one drink (wine, soda, water, tea, coffee)

Cash bar for additional beverages.

Enjoy a private 1 hour showing of the Quilt Show.

 

 

Register here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New in 2023  Expanded Demonstration Area

 

 

 

 

 

Vendors as of publication time:

 

Martelli’s; Tops – Brother Machine Demo; June Colburn;

Elevate MD; Boozecruiser Planners; Kate Mitchell;

Kianga Art; Once Upon a Quilt

 

We will offer 2 areas on the show floor, with longer demos time slots Vendors that offer demos see a significant increase in booth sales.

Book early and get your choice of time slots.
Larger Booth 10″ x 10″

 

 

Promotions of demos starting one month prior of event leading up to show days.

 

 

Shopping is always a large part of the BQE experience, and we know you will want to join us for what is shaping up to be a landmark show for us! Vendor booths filled up fast in 2021 and we are expecting more demand for 2023.

Secure your spot or get more information call or email us today: Linda Esposito Vendors@browardquiltexpo.com   954-648-1921

 

 

 

 

VOLUNTEER

 

 

The Broward Quilt Expo is 100% volunteer quilt show of 8 sister guilds in the South Florida region. With over 200 quilts on display, awards ceremony, vendor booth, basket walk, charity raffles and 2 demonstration areas.

 

 

 

 

 

Volunteer for the show. It takes many hands to make it happen, Teenagers are welcome (with parents) to earn volunteer hours.

Volunteers needed for set-up, quilt collection, judging, admissions, white glove, basket walk and general help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Artists Eye Gallery & Boutique In Lake Worth Offers Oil/Acrylic Classes, Watercolor Classes And Drawing Classes Plus A New Exhibit, “Communicate”, Exploring What Art Means To You

The Artists Eye Gallery & Boutique invites you to its 2023  SEASON exploring “Communicate: How Does Art Speak To You?” on view NOW through Saturday, February 4, 2023.  Also NEW: Watercolor Classes with Ed Bianchi (Start February 1); Drawing Classes with Darcy Doiel (Start February 1); Oil/Acrylic Painting Classes with Lynn Peterson (Start February 4).   Browse the Boutique for one-of-a-kind affordable handmade gifts. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks here.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quick View of Gallery

 

 

 

 

Free  Admission  and  Parking

Gallery Hours:   Tuesday thru Sunday    Noon – 4 pm

Show runs January 10 To February 4, 2023

 

 

 

 

J  O  I  N         U  S  !

 

 

 

 

For more information  about this exhibit, future exhibits, classes, workshops, or membership:

604 Lucerne Avenue    Lake Worth, FL  33460

561.586.6666     lwartleague.org

 

Gallery Hours:   Tuesday thru Sunday    Noon – 4 pm

 

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

 

Aya Fiber Studio Announces A Season Full Of Workshops And Classes For All Levels Of Experience From International And Nationally Renown Fiber Artists

Suzanne Connors and Aya Fiber Studio has a full season of classes and workshops for 2023 for all levels of experience with regional, international and nationally known instructors who are experts in their fields. Studio time is also available for your own projects. Bring a group of friends and create together!  Shop in the boutique for one-of-a-kind textiles, wearable art pieces, and functional artworks.  The Rickie Report shares the details and sneak peeks of the workshops.  

 

 

 

 

 

170 NE Dixie Highway      Stuart, FL 34994

www.ayafiberstudio.com              suzanne@ayafiberstudio.com  

336.693.4606

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAKE   AN   IN – STUDIO  WORKSHOP

 

 

January  2023

 

 

 

 

 

STITCHES IN TIME; DEVELOPING A DAILY FIBER ART PRACTICE 1/16/2023-1/20/2023 Lisa Binkle

https://ayafiberstudio.corsizio.com/…/62e2db1024b9f7af8…

 

 

JOOMCHI AND BEYOND 1/24/2023 – 1/28/2023 Jiyoung Chung https://ayafiberstudio.corsizio.com/…/62f16b99a6cba0139…

 

 

 

SHIBORI AND COLOR ARE MY OBSESSION 1/30/2023 – 2/3/2023 Doshi- Nancy Jo Smith https://ayafiberstudio.corsizio.com/…/62f3c8b7a6cba071f…

 

 

 

February 2023

 

 

 

ECO PRINT ON LEATHER 2/6/2023 – 2/9/2023 M. Theresa Brown https://ayafiberstudio.corsizio.com/…/62f3d857a6cba02a8…

 

 

 

FIBER FUN: From Ideas to Formation… 2/13/2023 – 2/17/2023 MERILL COMEAU

https://ayafiberstudio.corsizio.com/…/62f3dc60a6cba0b0b…

 

 

 

INTRO TO SHIBORI and INDIGO 2/20/2023 10:00 Suzanne Connors https://ayafiberstudio.corsizio.com/…/62df319e24b9f775b…

 

 

SUBTRACTIONS and ADDITIONS 2/27/2023 – 3/3/2023 ELIN NOBLE

https://ayafiberstudio.corsizio.com/…/62f3ea1ea6cba0937…

 

 

March  2023

 

 

BOJAGI – THE ART OF WRAPPING CLOTHS   3/13/2023 -3/15/2023 YOUNGMIN LEE https://ayafiberstudio.corsizio.com/…/62f520c75440bbc0e…

 

 

 

SAEKSILNUBI 3/16/2023-3/17/2023 YOUNGMIN LEE https://ayafiberstudio.corsizio.com/…/62f524ad5440bb376…

 

 

3 + WAY NUNO FELT SHAWL 3/27/2023 – 3/28/2023 Marjolaine Arsenault https://ayafiberstudio.corsizio.com/…/62f52d9c5440bb0af…

 

 

 

 

NUNO FELT VEST 3/29/2023 – 3/31/2023 Marjolaine Arsenault https://ayafiberstudio.corsizio.com/…/62f531045440bb04f…

 

 

April   2023

 

 

 

 

SASHIKO, MENDING,AND HITOMEZASHI STITCHING 4/1/2023 = 4/3/2023 ATSUSHI FUTATSUYA

https://ayafiberstudio.corsizio.com/…/62f538135440bb95f…

 

 

EXPLORATIONS IN SHIBORI 4/4/2023 = 4/8/2023 Ana Lisa Hedstrom https://ayafiberstudio.corsizio.com/…/62f53bd55440bb396…

 

 

 

 

INTRO TO SHIBORI and INDIGO 4/17/2023 Suzanne Connors

https://ayafiberstudio.corsizio.com/…/62df32b224b9f7233…

 

 

FOLLOWING THE TRADITION: ROZOME/ JAPANESE BATIK IMAGE MAKING 4/19/2023 – 4/23/2023 Kiranada Benjamin

https://ayafiberstudio.corsizio.com/…/62f55c5a5440bb5e5…

 

 

 

KATAZOME: JAPANESE PASTE RESIST 4/25- 4/28/2023 Suzanne Connors

https://ayafiberstudio.corsizio.com/…/630b965d61d3a96b6…

 

 

 

May  2023

 

 

OUT OF THE BLUE | SHIBORI AND NATURAL INDIGO 5/1/2023 – 5/5/2023 Suzanne Connors https://ayafiberstudio.corsizio.com/…/62f564345440bb85f…

 

 

 

SPRING RESIDENCY- INDEPENDENT STUDY 5/8- 5/12/2023 SELF GUIDED

https://ayafiberstudio.corsizio.com/…/630b944b61d3a928e…

 

 

 

INTRO TO ECO-PRINT 5/15/2023 Suzanne Connors https://ayafiberstudio.corsizio.com/…/62f564345440bb85f…

 

 

3 DAY BOTANICAL PRINT WORKSHOP 5/16/2023 -5/18/2023 Suzanne Connors https://ayafiberstudio.corsizio.com/…/62dfe05c24b9f72b7…

 

 

June- October : BLUE IN THE MOUNTAINS

https://www.ayafiberstudio.com/blue-in-the-mountains

 

 

 

SCHEDULE OPEN STUDIO

https://www.ayafiberstudio.com/open-studio-appointments

 

 

VISIT   OUR   BOUTIQUE!

 

 

 

 

For more details about these events, classes, upcoming workshops and opportunities to explore creative fabric design:

 

Contact Suzanne Connors at: (336) 693-4606

 www.ayafiberstudio.com

www.facebook.com/ayafiberstudio?fref=ts

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Martin Artisans Guild Kicks Off 2023 On January 4 With “Kaleidoscope” At The Palm Room In Stuart. Mark Your Calendars For A Special “Meet The Artists” On February 1, 2023

The Martin Artisans Guild kicks off 2023 with “Kaleidoscope”, an exhibit that will mesmerize all of your senses in The Palm Room Art Gallery and Artisans Boutique located in Stuart’s Harbour Bay Plaza. Enjoy the Opening Reception on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, featuring live music, cash bar and the delectable appetizers for which the Guild has become known.  A second opportunity to get to know the people behind the art takes place on Wednesday, February 1st, at a “Meet the Artists” event.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

 

 

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)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Show runs January 4 through March 4, 2023

 

 

 

Opening Reception

Wednesday January 4

5:30 – 7:30 PM

 

 “Meet the Artists”

 Wednesday, February 1st   from 4 – 6  pm

 

 

 

 

 

While you’re enjoying the fabulous show, be sure to check out the very special and one-of-a-kind items in the Artisans Boutique – you’ll find great Valentines gifts for the special person on your list!  

 

 

Meet    the    Artists:

 

 

Barb Bucci

Caryl Pomales

Denise Jackson

Doreen Lepore

Dot Galfond

Glen Allen

Jacquelyn Roesch-Sanchez

Jane Lawton Baldridge

Kim Beltrame

Lynn Morgan

Margarita Nielsen-Palacios

Maria Miele

Michaelann Bellerjeau

Patricia Pasbrig

Renee Keil

Sally Browning Pearson

 

 

 

 

 

For more information, visit www.martinartisansguild.org.

 

 

For more information about the Open Studio Tour, events, or membership:

The Martin Artisans Guild

A FLORIDA 501(c)3 NON-PROFIT

The Martin Artisans Guild was created to nurture the production of Fine Art and Craft, increase awareness of local art, facilitate development and networking among Working Artists and create marketing venues for our members.·        

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

 

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

 

St. Lucie Cultural Alliance Features 2-Part Seminar “Marketing Your Art: Working Smarter Not Harder” With Rickie Leiter On January 16 & 23, 2023. Pre-Registration Is A Must

You create, but how do you sell?  Artists who want to sell their artwork need a clear and easy business plan!  The St. Lucie Cultural Alliance in Fort Pierce is offering a 2-part workshop with Rickie Leiter, publisher of The Rickie Report on Mondays, January 16 and 23, 2023. Don’t miss  this hands-on practical knowledge seminar, including how to frame your work to show your best advantage!  Past seminar attendees and consultation clients have been accepted into traditional galleries, juried exhibits, won awards, and made major sales at Florida venues as well as at international venues. The skills they learned through these seminars and mentoring have taken them from hopeful to successful! The Rickie Report shares the details about the next seminar here.  Advanced registration is a must.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

St. Lucie Cultural Alliance

111 Orange Avenue, Lower Level, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

 (772) 776-ARTS (2787)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Session 1: Monday, January 16 | 6 – 8:30  pm

Session 2: Monday, January 23 | 6 – 8:30 pm

 

 

 

 

Learn….

 

How to Brand Your Business

How to approach Galleries

Prepare a portfolio (Body of Work)

Present your work

Price Your Work (What is Perceived Value?)

Market your Work

Answer Calls to Artists

and more…

 

 

 

 

R E G I S T E R      H E R E

 

 

 

 

 

Rickie Leiter has always been fascinated by the creative process. A former art consultant in her native Massachusetts, her instinct to connect with creatives in her new Florida home led her to found The Rickie Report in 2011. This free online publication features artist stories, helpful tips for marketing, a calendar of upcoming art events, and calls to artists/artisans for both juried and non-juried shows. Rickie’s goal is to help artists, galleries, and visual arts-related organizations achieve their potential by connecting with other artists, art lovers, and patrons. Rickie’s mission is to help emerging artists achieve meaningful careers and to guide professional artists in finding their niches. She has juried exhibits, offered Art Marketing Seminars, and been a featured speaker at many art-related events.

 

 

Rickie is an active member of numerous art coalitions in southeast Florida. She is always looking for a way to connect emerging artists, established artists, art promoters, and art patrons together, sometimes in the most unexpected ways. Rickie earned an MSW and worked as a psychiatric social worker before changing professional paths as an art consultant. While her own creativity includes a successful career as a jewelry artist and a mosaicist, she is open to new knowledge, growth and experiences. Rickie has served as a long-time volunteer in national and international non-profits, providing her with a solid on-the-ground education for marketing, communication and leadership training. She and her husband, Jeff, publish The Rickie Report while enjoying the cultural bounties around them.

 

 

 

 

About the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance:

The mission of the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance is to better position the arts and cultural sector as a significant contributor to the vibrancy, and educational and economic well-being, of St. Lucie County.

SLCAlliance is sponsored in part by the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners, the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the St. Lucie Office of Tourism.

SLCA is located at 111 Orange Avenue, Lower Level, Fort Pierce, Fla. 34950  

To learn more, visit ArtStLucie.org, or call 772.462.2783

 

 

 

 

 

 

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