Artists Guild Of Boca Museum Of Art Invite Public To Free Art Opening Thursday, January 23 Plus Free Special Musical Presentation With Howard Greenblatt Sunday, February 9. Free Admission And Parking

Posted on January 9th, 2020 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art Events in Palm Beach County, Art in Public Spaces, Artists' Guild Gallery of the Boca Museum of Art, Artists' Guild of Boca Museum of Art, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Calls to Artists, Classes And Seminars, Digital Art/Video, Galleries, Glass, Jewelry, Local News and Events, Mixed Media, Musical arts, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Sculpture, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art

The Artists’ Guild of the Boca Museum of Art invites the public to a new FREE Art Reception on Thursday, January 23 and a FREE Special Musical Presentation with Howard Greenblatt on Sunday, February 9. Enjoy the music as you browse the gallery of professional artists. These FREE events require an RSVP. The Rickie Report shares the details here. Not a member yet? This is the perfect time to check out this professional artist networking organization!

2910 N. Federal Hwy Boca Raton, FL 33431 (In Elegance Plaza)

bocamuseum.org guild@bocamuseum.org

Gallery Hours: TUE – SAT: 10AM – 6PM SUN: 1 – 5PM

561.278.7877

ARTISTS GUILD GALLERY

FREE OPENING ART RECEPTION

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020

6 – 8 pm

A N D:

A MUSICAL PRESENTATION WITH :

HOWARD GREENBLATT

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2020

2 – 3 PM

Free admission & Parking

Open to the Public

RSVP:

Online at bocamuseum.org/artistsguild

Via email to spnash@aol.com

2910 N. Federal Hwy Boca Raton, FL 33431

(In Elegance Plaza)

For detailed information about this event, future exhibits, and membership, please visit:

bocamuseum.org

bocamuseum.org/artistsguild

For more information:

Steve Nash: spnash@aol.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

Artists’ Guild Of Boca Museum Of Art Announce Two Events: New Opening Reception November 14 And Holiday Art Sale November 30 & December 1

Posted on November 10th, 2019 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art Events in Palm Beach County, Art in Public Spaces, Art Supplies, Artists' Guild Gallery of the Boca Museum of Art, Artists' Guild of Boca Museum of Art, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Boca Raton Art Museum, Calls to Artists, Classes And Seminars, Digital Art/Video, Fiber Arts, Galleries, Glass, Jewelry, Local News and Events, Metal, Mixed Media, Museums, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Polymer Clay, Pottery/Ceramics, Sculpture, The Written Word, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art, Wood

The Artists’ Guild of the Boca Museum of Art invites the public to an Opening Reception on Thursday, November 14 to see the newest artworks in the gallery. Stop by for the Holiday Art Sale on Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1! Holidays are special and so are the gifts you give. Think “outside the box” and come to the Boca Raton Museum of Art – The Artists Guild for a gift of art. It will make someone smile long after the holiday season. Support local artists and the Boca Museum with gifts of small works, all media, including jewelry. Artists donate a portion of the sale price to the Museum. The Rickie Report shares the details here.

2910 N. Federal Hwy Boca Raton, FL 33431 (In Elegance Plaza)

bocamuseum.org guild@bocamuseum.org

Gallery Hours: TUE – SAT: 10AM – 6PM SUN: 1 – 5PM

561.278.7877

ARTISTS GUILD GALLERY

NEW OPENING RECEPTION:

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

7 – 8:30 PM

Free admission & Parking / Open to the Public

2910 N. Federal Hwy Boca Raton, FL 33431 (In Elegance Plaza)

2019 H O L I D A Y A R T S A L E!

Everyone’s invited – it’s free and open to the public

Saturday, November 30

&

Sunday, December 1

10 am – 6 pm

Many artworks in main exhibition will also be discounted, this weekend only.

* All major credit cards accepted

For detailed information about these events, future exhibits, and membership, please visit:

bocamuseum.org

bocamuseum.org/artistsguild

For more information:

Steve Nash: spnash@aol.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

Artists’ Guild Of Boca Museum Of Art Offers Free Lecture With Renowned Artist, Author and Teacher Peter G. Pereira On November 5

Posted on October 21st, 2019 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art Events in Palm Beach County, Art in Public Spaces, Art Supplies, Artists' Guild Gallery of the Boca Museum of Art, Artists' Guild of Boca Museum of Art, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Calls to Artists, Classes And Seminars, Digital Art/Video, Fiber Arts, Galleries, Glass, Jewelry, Local News and Events, Metal, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Polymer Clay, Pottery/Ceramics, Sculpture, The Written Word, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art, Wood

The Artists’ Guild of the Boca Museum of Art invites the public to a special evening with Peter G. Pereira on Tuesday, November 5. He is a versatile author, teacher, and artist in painting, illustration, photography, performance art, and fashion whose works have been exhibited world wide. He’ll speak about his journey as an artist and creative researcher. This FREE event requires an RSVP. The Rickie Report shares the details here.

2910 N. Federal Hwy Boca Raton, FL 33431 (In Elegance Plaza)

bocamuseum.org guild@bocamuseum.org

Gallery Hours: TUE – SAT: 10AM – 6PM SUN: 1 – 5PM

561.278.7877

ARTISTS GUILD GALLERY

SPECIAL LECTURE

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5

7:00 – 8:30 PM

Free admission & Parking

Open to the Public

RSVP:

Online at bocamuseum.org/artistsguild

Via email to spnash@aol.com

2910 N. Federal Hwy Boca Raton, FL 33431

(In Elegance Plaza)

Peter G. Pereira is a versatile artist in Painting, Illustration, Computer Art, Performance and Installation Art. Based in New York over the past twenty plus years, now resides in Delray Beach. He studied at the University of Omaha and Art Studies in Europe and Africa in the 1980’s and 90’s. He was then accepted into several prestigious galleries for painting including Timothy Roberts Gallery and Gallerie D’Art Contemporain (to which his abstract work has returned). He has since continued to create across disciplines and notably evolved the Trees of Life Sculpture Multimedia Installation over the past 10 years in New York and toured Internationally in recent years (with Figment Arts) bringing this unique Installation Series as far Geelong Australia. Based on Painting and Drawing from his time in Africa and later Montreal he also created the Paradox Box Series of Wrap Sculpture and Painting Performance Series and compose an original Album for the show which later became performed off-Broadway. As an Illustrator his Comic Book Narrative work appears in Strauss News. He recently was featured in the Reopening of the Cornell Museum, Delray Beach with his Trees of Life Sculpture and new Augmented Reality Media Outdoor Pieces 2017/2018.

For detailed information about this event, future exhibits, and membership, please visit:

bocamuseum.org

bocamuseum.org/artistsguild

For more information:

Steve Nash: spnash@aol.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

New Exhibit Opens On July 19 At Boca Artists Guild Gallery. Meet The Artists And Enjoy This Free Event

Posted on July 11th, 2019 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art Events in Palm Beach County, Art in Public Spaces, Artists' Guild Gallery of the Boca Museum of Art, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Boca Raton Museum Art Guild, Digital Art/Video, Fiber Arts, Galleries, Glass, Jewelry, Local News and Events, Metal, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Pottery/Ceramics, Sculpture, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art, Wood

The Artists’ Guild of the Boca Museum of Art invites the public to visit their new gallery on Friday, July 19 and meet the artists! The Guild represents some of South Florida’s finest painters, sculptors, photographers, and jewelry artists! Browse the carefully juried and curated exhibits and find the perfect artwork for your home or office! The Rickie Report shares the details here, including more about joining the Guild. New location: The Guild’s Gallery has moved from Delray Beach to Boca Raton! New Members are always welcome!

2910 N. Federal Hwy Boca Raton, FL 33431 (In Elegance Plaza)

bocamuseum.org guild@bocamuseum.org

Gallery Hours: TUE – SAT: 10AM – 6PM SUN: 1 – 5PM

561.278.7877

ARTISTS GUILD GALLERY OPENING RECEPTION

FRIDAY, July 19

6:00 – 8:00 PM

Free admission & Parking

Open to the Public

2910 N. Federal Hwy Boca Raton, FL 33431

(In Elegance Plaza)

The Artists Guild is an auxiliary of the Boca Raton Museum of Art and was established in its current form in 1984 by the Board of Trustees of the Boca Raton Museum of Art. The Guild comprises hundreds of members, many of whom exhibit at the Artists Guild Gallery on Federal Highway in Boca Raton, FL.

Steve Nash tells The Rickie Report, “We very much encourage your participation in the Artists Guild. Our organization is vibrant and growing because of the interest and excitement of our members. It is not necessary to participate in the Artists Guild Gallery in Boca Raton to be an active member of our Guild. We have many exciting exhibition venues beyond the Artists Guild Gallery in Boca Raton”.

Become active and get the most out of your experience with The Artists Guild! There are three levels of participation with the Boca Museum Artists’ Guild: Associate, Signature, and Participating Signature members.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Support the Boca Raton Museum of Art (BRMA).
Provide an association of artists in all media to interchange ideas, support and educate members and provide quality venues for the exhibition of their original fine art.
Treat members and customers with respect and dignity.
To contribute to the cultural climate of South Florida.
Grow our organization.

Gallery view

ARTISTS GUILD HISTORY:

In 1950, Boca Raton had a population of less than 1000, with the library acting as the cultural center of the community. Community members began an “Open House,” to exhibit their individual arts and crafts accomplishments. In 1951, the Art Guild of Boca Raton was organized and later incorporated on December 12, 1954. In 1960, five adjacent lots were purchased on West Palmetto Park Road. Construction began in 1962 and, in the fall of that year, 12 years from it’s founding, the Art Guild dedicated its first home.

Because of a pressing need for studio space, due to the growth of its classes, a building committee was created in 1968. On March 29, 1969, the Studio Building was dedicated. Since 1969, the growth of the Art Guild has taken many different directions. The Exhibiting Artists Guild, known as the P.A.G. or Professional Artists Guild, was formed.

Artists of the “Guild,” held critiques, presented demonstrations by well-known artists and were invited to exhibit their works in several hotels, corporations and clubs. In 1975, the Center changed its name to Boca Raton Center for the Arts, and 10 years later, the Boca Raton Museum of Art. In a relatively short period of time, the enthusiastic support of a group of community artists led to the foundation of the BRMCA!

In 1997, the name was changed to Boca Museum Artist Guild. Membership was opened to the community. Guild membership was divided into two categories: Associate and Exhibiting. Guild activities have significantly contributed to positive public relations for the Museum. The Guild has participated in Boca Festival Days for 16 years; exhibited with Northern Trust Bank at their request; and provided artwork for Boca Raton Community Center, City Hall and Patch Reef Park. For two years, the Guild provided the Art Department of Pine Crest School with exhibits for teaching tools and with member lecturers. For the past three years, the Guild has participated in a joint exhibition project with the students of Boca Raton High School. Several Guild members serve as teachers at the Museum’s Art School. Additionally, Guild artists support the Museum’s Annual Auction with donated artwork and volunteers.

In 2000, The Artist Guild moved its exhibition center from Royal Palm Plaza to the Shops at Boca Center. Known as the Images Gallery, it offered Signature Members a first class exhibition space in a popular, commercial center. It proved to be a very positive public relations effort for both the Guild and the BRMCA. Professional artists were drawn to the center, as there was no comparable exhibition space for local artists in the tri-county area.

Membership in The Artists Guild doubled between 2000 and 2004. We currently have several hundred members, both artists and lovers of the arts. Increasing art sales produced real year-end contributions from The Artists Guild to the Boca Raton Museum of Art. The Artists Guild moved to Mizner Park in Boca Raton in April 2005. Between April 2005 and September 2008, the Images Gallery was in three different Mizner Park locations. The Guild lost its space in Mizner Park and The Images Gallery closed at the end of September, 2008. In October 2008, the Guild secured a new location for its gallery, this time on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. This new gallery, now known as The Artists Guild Gallery, reopened in November, 2008, with participation of over 100 Signature Members of The Artists Guild.

In September 2017, the Guild moved back to Boca Raton in a new larger space on Federal Hwy. This new gallery, known as The Artists Guild Gallery, is over 3,000 square feet. It reopened in October, 2017, with participation of over 100 Signature Members.

For detailed information about this event, future exhibits, and membership, please visit:

bocamuseum.org

bocamuseum.org/artistsguild

For more information:

Steve Nash: spnash@aol.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

Boca Artists’ Guild Represents South Florida’s Finest Painters, Sculptors, Photographers And Jewelry Artists. Enjoy Free Admission, Parking At Opening Reception On May 3

Posted on April 27th, 2019 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art Events in Palm Beach County, Art in Public Spaces, Artists' Guild Gallery of the Boca Museum of Art, Artists' Guild of Boca Museum of Art, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Calls to Artists, Digital Art/Video, Fiber Arts, Galleries, Glass, Jewelry, Local News and Events, Metal, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Sculpture, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art

The Artists’ Guild of the Boca Museum of Art invites the public to visit their new gallery on Friday, May 3 and meet the artists! The Guild represents some of South Florida’s finest painters, sculptors, photographers, and jewelry artists! Browse the carefully juried and curated exhibits and find the perfect artwork for your home or office! The Rickie Report shares the details here, including more about joining the Guild. Please note: The Guild’s Gallery has moved from Delray Beach to Boca Raton!

2910 N. Federal Hwy Boca Raton, FL 33431 (In Elegance Plaza)

bocamuseum.org guild@bocamuseum.org

Gallery Hours: TUE – SAT: 10AM – 6PM SUN: 1 – 5PM

561.278.7877

ARTISTS GUILD GALLERY OPENING RECEPTION

FRIDAY, MAY 3

6:00 – 8:00 PM

Free admission & Parking

Open to the Public

2910 N. Federal Hwy Boca Raton, FL 33431

(In Elegance Plaza)

The Artists Guild is an auxiliary of the Boca Raton Museum of Art and was established in its current form in 1984 by the Board of Trustees of the Boca Raton Museum of Art. The Guild comprises hundreds of members, many of whom exhibit at the Artists Guild Gallery on Federal Highway in Boca Raton, FL.

Steve Nash tells The Rickie Report, “We very much encourage your participation in the Artists Guild. Our organization is vibrant and growing because of the interest and excitement of our members. It is not necessary to participate in the Artists Guild Gallery in Boca Raton to be an active member of our Guild. We have many exciting exhibition venues beyond the Artists Guild Gallery in Boca Raton”.

Become active and get the most out of your experience with The Artists Guild! There are three levels of participation with the Boca Museum Artists’ Guild: Associate, Signature, and Participating Signature members.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Support the Boca Raton Museum of Art (BRMA).
Provide an association of artists in all media to interchange ideas, support and educate members and provide quality venues for the exhibition of their original fine art.
Treat members and customers with respect and dignity.
To contribute to the cultural climate of South Florida.
Grow our organization.

Gallery view

ARTISTS GUILD HISTORY:

In 1950, Boca Raton had a population of less than 1000, with the library acting as the cultural center of the community. Community members began an “Open House,” to exhibit their individual arts and crafts accomplishments. In 1951, the Art Guild of Boca Raton was organized and later incorporated on December 12, 1954. In 1960, five adjacent lots were purchased on West Palmetto Park Road. Construction began in 1962 and, in the fall of that year, 12 years from it’s founding, the Art Guild dedicated its first home.

Because of a pressing need for studio space, due to the growth of its classes, a building committee was created in 1968. On March 29, 1969, the Studio Building was dedicated. Since 1969, the growth of the Art Guild has taken many different directions. The Exhibiting Artists Guild, known as the P.A.G. or Professional Artists Guild, was formed.

Artists of the “Guild,” held critiques, presented demonstrations by well-known artists and were invited to exhibit their works in several hotels, corporations and clubs. In 1975, the Center changed its name to Boca Raton Center for the Arts, and 10 years later, the Boca Raton Museum of Art. In a relatively short period of time, the enthusiastic support of a group of community artists led to the foundation of the BRMCA!

In 1997, the name was changed to Boca Museum Artist Guild. Membership was opened to the community. Guild membership was divided into two categories: Associate and Exhibiting. Guild activities have significantly contributed to positive public relations for the Museum. The Guild has participated in Boca Festival Days for 16 years; exhibited with Northern Trust Bank at their request; and provided artwork for Boca Raton Community Center, City Hall and Patch Reef Park. For two years, the Guild provided the Art Department of Pine Crest School with exhibits for teaching tools and with member lecturers. For the past three years, the Guild has participated in a joint exhibition project with the students of Boca Raton High School. Several Guild members serve as teachers at the Museum’s Art School. Additionally, Guild artists support the Museum’s Annual Auction with donated artwork and volunteers.

In 2000, The Artist Guild moved its exhibition center from Royal Palm Plaza to the Shops at Boca Center. Known as the Images Gallery, it offered Signature Members a first class exhibition space in a popular, commercial center. It proved to be a very positive public relations effort for both the Guild and the BRMCA. Professional artists were drawn to the center, as there was no comparable exhibition space for local artists in the tri-county area.

Membership in The Artists Guild doubled between 2000 and 2004. We currently have several hundred members, both artists and lovers of the arts. Increasing art sales produced real year-end contributions from The Artists Guild to the Boca Raton Museum of Art. The Artists Guild moved to Mizner Park in Boca Raton in April 2005. Between April 2005 and September 2008, the Images Gallery was in three different Mizner Park locations. The Guild lost its space in Mizner Park and The Images Gallery closed at the end of September, 2008. In October 2008, the Guild secured a new location for its gallery, this time on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. This new gallery, now known as The Artists Guild Gallery, reopened in November, 2008, with participation of over 100 Signature Members of The Artists Guild.

In September 2017, the Guild moved back to Boca Raton in a new larger space on Federal Hwy. This new gallery, known as The Artists Guild Gallery, is over 3,000 square feet. It reopened in October, 2017, with participation of over 100 Signature Members.

For detailed information about this event, future exhibits, and membership, please visit:

bocamuseum.org

bocamuseum.org/artistsguild

For more information:

Steve Nash: spnash@aol.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

Debbie Mostel In Multiple Exhibits Locally With A Global Reach

Posted on December 13th, 2014 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art Events in Palm Beach County, Art in Public Spaces, Artists' Guild Gallery of the Boca Museum of Art, Artists' Guild of Boca Museum of Art, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Boynton Beach Civic/Cultural District, Cultural Council Of Palm Beach County, Debbie Mostel, Featured Interviews, Fiber Arts, Galleries, International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium, Jewelry, Lighthouse Art Center, Local News and Events, Metal, Mixed Media, Museums, National Association of Women Artists (NAWA), Oil, Rolando Chang Barrero Fine Art, Sculpture, Wood

Fashion jewelry designer Debbie Lee Mostel is back with “Pearls of Wisdom” and the “Liberty Line”. She most recently had a productive journey through the art world creating large scale, award-winning paintings, sculptures, and contemporary fine art. Assemblage artist, Debbie Lee Ridge comes full circle back into jewelry design with a force and a new brand presence: Debbie Lee Mostel. Her comeback lines, “Pearls of Wisdom” and “Liberty Line”, heralds the Strength of Women and is the conceptual soul of Debbie Lee Mostel’s bold new work. The Rickie Report shares some of Debbie’s new designs and where her creations can be found. In addition, Debbie’s Kinetic Sculptures will be showing! Don’t miss her take on “global issues”.

DEBBIE MOSTEL’s

“Pearls of Wisdom” “Liberty Line”

Global Kinetic Sculptures

JEWELRY EVENT

Friday, December 19 11 am – 7pm

Rolando Chang Barrero Fine Art

711 Lucerne Avenue Lake Worth, Florida 33460

786-521-1199

Fridays through Wednesdays 11a.m.-7 p.m. Closed on Thursdays

GLOBAL KINETIC SCULPTURE

Lobby

Opening Reception: December 19th

Cultural Council of Palm Beach County

601 Lake Avenue Lake Worth, FL

Free and Open to the Public

“Techno Lazer Cufff” by Debbie Mostel

Courage and confidence, striking design and simplicity of materials give Debbie Mostel’s jewelry an eternal quality she has long been noted for. Silver and gold, glass rods and globes and yes, intricate pieces from computer parts create sensual, organic, statement-making pop-art jewelry designed with the future in mind.

Debbie Mostel’s Cuffs

Debbie Lee Mostel, BFA California College of the Arts and Pratt Institute in New York, was trained by master goldsmith, Ellen Broker, and master silversmith, Hans Christensen, of Copenhagen, Denmark. Early in her career, after a stint with Tiffany’s, Mostel formed her own company. Her work in the wholesale jewelry business brought her acclaim when her designs were carried by Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Henri Bendel and Saks Fifth Ave. Debbie’s jewelry was also seen in Richard Avedon’s fashion photographs.

Globe and “Liberty Line” earrings by Debbie Mostel

Featured in dozens of magazines, Mostel’s work has depth and credibility. Her jewelry was photographed on top models such as Becky Johnson and has graced the cover of Vogue,Glamour, Bazzar, and the inside pages of the New Yorker Magazine, LA Magazine, the New York Times, Women’s Wear Daily, just to name a few.

Housewife of New York actress, Lu Ann Deliece Wearing a Debbie Mostel Cuff

Debbie Mostel Bracelet worn by Remona Singer at the Mellinium Magazine Lounge

Woopie GOldberg wears Debbie Mostel cuff at Zang Toi Fashion Event

Whoopi Goldberg wears a Debbie Mostel Cuff at Zang Toi Fashion Event

Mostel’s work has been compared with illustrious designer Robert Lee Morris who came up during the same era as Mostel. Both designers have been influenced by the forms they find in nature and their interest in sculpting. Both love the feel and look of silver and perhaps one difference may be in the stunning simplicity of Mostel’s designs.

“Joyful Universe” by Debbie Mostel

“Joyful Universe” will be on display at the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County from Dec 16th–Feb 10th. Debbie tells The Rickie Report, ” Upon creating this piece what occurs to me most profoundly is the beautiful planet we live on. Even with its changing political boundaries, ecological uncertainty, and polluted waterways our planet is a miracle in our Universe. I am A Science based thinker/Designer/artist who sees the blessings and wonders in every drop of water and behind every blade of grass. I don’t mean to get too sappy, but I do feel passionately connected to our Earth. Sadly, too many humans today are just out of touch with their home.”

To see a video of Debbie’s “Lizard Globe” Click here. The piece is exhibited at Rolando Chang Barrero Fine Art.

debbiesingle globe video

“Lizard Globe” by Debbie Mostel

Mostel’s national recognition is underscored by artist and writer, Bruce Helander who has supported her rise up the ladder. “Mostel takes the viewer on an anything goes journey” says Helander of her work. The Norton Museum of Art has featured Debbie Lee in their Art after Dark series. She is a member of the Artists of Palm Beach County, National Association of Women Artists (NAWA),Boca Museum’s Artist Guild, Lighthouse ArtCenter and Cultural Council of Palm Beach County.

“Mother of Exiles” by Debbie Mostel Currently on Exhibit at the Boca Museum Artist Guild Gallery in Delray Beach,FL

To see another Kinetic Sculpture by Debbie Please Click Here:

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Debbie’s “Globe Art” will be highlighted at the upcoming International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium in Boynton Beach from February 6-8.

For more information on the 2015 International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium, call (561) 742-6026, email ColesDobayd@bbfl.us or visit www.IntlKineticArtEvent.org.

JURIED SHOWS & AWARDS

Present Global Art Gallery, W.P.B.- SOLO Show- (2010)
Lighthouse ArtCenter -Landscape Show -Best in Show (2011)
Norton Museum of Art-Art after Dark-guest artist-Demo (2011)
Lighthouse ArtCenter -Contempo Show-Best in Show (2012)
City of Palm Beach Gardens -SOLO Show- (2013)
Activist Artista Gallery -Symbolism-(2012)
Red Dot Fair-Miami (2012)
S.E.Fine Arts Exibit-N.W. FL.State College, Niceville (2012)
Linus Gallery-Fantasy-Pasadena CA. (2012)
Artists of Palm Beach County – 5 shows and continuing
Rossetti Gallery -Summer Heat IV- Second Place (2013)
Palm Beach Fine Craft Show -West Palm Beach,FL.(2013)
East End Arts -“H20” -Riverhead, New York (2013)
Riverside Arts Center -“Map-it”-, Ysplianti, MI.(2013)
Lighthouse ArtCenter- “Mother Ocean”-, Tequesta, Fl.(2013)
NAWA(National Association of Women Artists) “Women of NAWA Exposed” & “Introspections”(2013), Truth and Beauty (2012)more….
Rosetti Gallery- “Heat IV”- Wilton Manor, Fl -2nd Place (2013)
Kimble Art Center “Nature Underwater” Hobe Sound, Fl(2013)
Barrett Jackson Car Show -West Palm Beach (2013)
Lighthouse ArtCenter-D’Art for Art -Best In Show (2013)
Bruce Helander’s Spotlight on Talent-Lighthouse ArtCenter – Mr. Helander said “ Debbie you stole the show but because of conflict of interest (he was the curator at my representing gallery, Arthouse 429) I could not give you an award.” (2013)
Arthouse 429 Fall Show- (2013)
Art Loft- West Palm-Memories of Home- First Place- (2014) Artigras-Jupiter FL(2013) Lighthouse ArtCenter-Art of Association-First Place-2014 The Artist Guild (Boca Museum)-Honorable Mention -2014 Mandel JCC- Palm Beach Gardens, FL SOLO show -Liberty -Oct 2014 Cultural Council of Palm Beach County-Lake Worth,FL -Kinetic Art-Dec 2014 International Kinetic Art Show -Boynton Beach, FL -2015

For more information please visit:
www.debbieleemostel.com

or debbiemostel@gmail.com

or call Debbie Lee Mostel 561-779-0030

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

Wellington Art Society Features Ralph Papa Plus Scholarship Winners

Posted on May 7th, 2014 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art in Public Spaces, Artists' Guild Gallery of the Boca Museum of Art, Artists' Guild of Boca Museum of Art, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Boca Raton Art Museum, Deb LaFogg-Docherty, Debbie Mostel, Delray Art League, Delray Beach Center for the Arts/Old School Square, Featured Interviews, Fiber Arts, Galleries, Glass, Helpful Hints, Jewelry, Local News and Events, Metal, Mixed Media, Museums, Nina Fusco, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Plein Air Palm Beach, Pottery/Ceramics, Sculpture, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art, Wellington Art Society, Wellington Artfest on the Green, Wood

The final meeting of their season, the Wellington Art Society will feature a presentation/demonstration by Plein Air artist, Ralph Papa. In addition, the WAS Scholarships will be awarded. The public is welcome to attend. The Rickie Report reminds artists that this is a outstanding opportunity to network! We share the details here.

Wellington Art Society

Invites You

Wednesday, May 14th

6:30-9:00 pm

Wellington Community Center

12165 West Forest Hill Blvd. Wellington, FL

The Wellington Art Society meeting will be held Wednesday, May 14th at the Wellington Community Center, 12165 West Forest Hill Blvd. The last meeting of our season will feature our WAS Scholarship Awards Presentation along with a presentation/demo by guest Plein Aire Artist Ralph Papa.
The WAS Meeting social time will begin at 6:30 with time to meet the Scholarship Awards Student recipients, their parents and siblings,during our WAS Scholarship Award Reception. Students will show examples of their work and talk with WAS members about their art and future plans. At 7:00 pm, we will award 5 WAS $1000.00 Scholarships to 5 local High School Students.

This year’s recipients are: Raymond Burks (Suncoast High School), Isabella Pezzulo (Dreyfoos School of the Arts), Arnauld Sylvain (Dreyfoos School of the Arts), Laura Gordon (Dreyfoos School of the Arts), Oliver Pennanen (Dreyfoos School of the Arts).

This will be followed by our WAS Member Spotlight,Fabulous Raffle, Announcements, and our guest Artist- Ralph Papa and his En Plein Air Presentation at 7:30-8:30.

Ralph Papa’s Gallery

Ralph Papa was born and raised in Manhattan and studied art and architecture in New York at Queens College and CCNY and at the Art Students League. His paintings range from studio works composed of real and imagined themes to figurative, portraits and plein air paintings.

Loxahatchee Wetlands by Ralph Papa (courtesy of his website)

Many of his studio works are larger than life faces creating pensive moods with feelings of isolation and loneliness. Beginning in the mid 1980’s, he painted on-location in New York’s Hudson Valley and Long Island Hamptons and later in Palm Beach County Florida.

“Bennys on the Beach” by Ralph Papa, (courtesy of his website)

The subjects of his paintings are often from nature, life experiences and personal reflections of family and friends. Most recent works are plein air landscapes and studio paintings of imaginative compositions that visually link him with artists he very much admires.

“Montauk Bluffs” by Ralph Papa (courtesy of his website)

Papa teaches drawing and painting at his Delray studio and at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts. He is a member of the Garrison Art Center, the Delray Art League, Past President of the Artists’ Guild of the Boca Museum and co-founder of ‘Plein Air Painters of Palm Beach’. His works are in public and private collections in the U.S. and Canada and can be seen in galleries in Boynton and in Delray Beach at his studio, the Artists’ Guild Gallery and on his website at www.papagallery.com.

“Sunrise” by Ralph Papa – on curved wood panel (courtesy of his website)

As always, the evening is for artists and art lovers to hear about all of the exciting projects and initiatives that the art society is involved in and to find out how to participate.

Wellington Art Society has ongoing art exhibitions at the beautiful Wellington City Hall gallery. These exhibitions rotate every few months and are juried shows with artwork submitted by Wellington Art Society’s over 100 members. Most of the work is for sale and it is a great opportunity to see and buy fabulous local art.

The current show features 17 WAS members. The artwork includes photography, mixed media, watercolor, oil pastel and acrylic media. Tours are given between 11:00am and noon, and will continue to be offered the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month between 11:00am and noon.

Tours are free to the public and are available for small groups or individuals. Please meet in the lobby Wellington City Hall at 12300 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, Fl 33414. For additional information, please contact: Bobbin Salisbury, 561.762.8654. Additionally, the Wellington Community Center displays WAS art, original works that are available for sale and are rotated every three months.

WAS is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, its mission is to educate and encourage originality and productivity among its members and area youth through programs designed to further the advancement of cultural endeavors in Palm Beach County. For more information, visit their website, www.wellingtonartsociety.org, wellingtonartsociety.blogspot.com .

Founded in 1981, The Wellington Art Society is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, providing both local and regional artists the platform to share their work, learn more about their craft and serve the community through their art. The Wellington Art Society is open to any resident in Palm Beach County.

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Patricia Maguire, the Artist Behind The Scene of 2014’s “Savor the Avenue”

Posted on March 25th, 2014 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art in Public Spaces, Artists' Guild Gallery of the Boca Museum of Art, Artists' Guild of Boca Museum of Art, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Boca Raton Art Museum, Coral Springs Center for the Arts, Delray Art League, Delray Beach Center for the Arts/Old School Square, Galleries, Helpful Hints, Local News and Events, Museums, Oil, Women In The Visual Arts (WITVA)

Patricia Maguire’s painting was chosen by the Delray Downtown Development Authority as the official poster for 2014 “Savor The Avenue” celebration on March 27th. The goal of Savor the Avenue is to showcase Downtown Delray Beach’s diverse collection of restaurants in a fun and unique way – one of the nation’s longest dining tables on one street! All proceeds from the sale of Patricia’s poster and the original painting will go toward building the Delray Beach Pavilion. The Rickie Report is pleased to introduce you to Patricia’s colorful and insightful work!

Meeting Patricia Maguire

“Delray Image” by Patricia Maguire

Patricia Maguire has been painting in Palm Beach county for 30 years. “Delray Image” captures the essence of Delray Beach’s “Savor The Avenue” celebrations with vibrant colors. All proceeds from the sale of her posters and the original painting will go toward the building of the Delray Beach Pavilion which is part of the beach beautification effort. For more information about Savor the Avenue please contact The Downtown Development Authority at 561-243-1077.

“Grace” by Patricia Maguire

Patricia was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She tells The Rickie Report, ” I consider myself fortunate to have learned about art from some very good teachers, beginning with the classical masters at museums and galleries in Buenos Aires as a child. Later, while living in Rio de Janeiro and Caracas, I was exposed to modern and vibrant art everywhere I turned”.

“Amor Loco” by Patricia Maguire

We can see that Patricia has the ability to capture not only the natural beauty of a scene, but also its emotion. Her formal art education began at Skidmore College (Saratoga Springs, NY) where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Studio Art and continued with some Master level classes at Syracuse University. She also holds an MBA from FAU.

Patricia Maguire, plein air painting at Jupiter Lighthouse

“South Florida has been my home now for over 30 years. I am the recipient of numerous awards for my oil, acrylic and enamel paintings and my work has been exhibited at the Boca Raton Museum of Art, the Coral Springs Museum of Art, The Cornell Museum in Delray Beach and other art venues throughout South Florida. My paintings hang in galleries in Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale , New York, Cleveland, as well as in private and corporate collections in Brazil, Venezuela, Canada and throughout the USA”, she tells us.

“Evening Stroll” by Patricia Maguire

Patricia’s paintings reflect her passion to capture light and shadows. She teaches at the Delray Beach Center For The Arts and is a Signature Member of the Artists Guild of the Boca Raton Museum of Art, the Delray Art League, the Women In The Visual Arts (WITVA), The American Society of Impressionist Painters. Patricia is also the founder of the Florida ‘Scape Artists. Beyond the beauty of South Florida, she sketches and takes photographs for later reference wherever she travels.

“View From Chair 17” by Patricia Maguire

Patricia’s recent exhibition highlights include: Art Expo New York 2013, Red Dot Miami 2012 and The Boca Raton Museum of Art Artists’ Guild Biennial Show 2011. When not on location, she paints out of her studio in Delray Beach.

“A Bridge in Florence” by Patricia Maguire

Patricia Maguire’s artwork has been included in numerous Publications, including: Explore Palm Beach (Issue 1, 2013, Cover Photo), Travel Host Magazine ( Spring 2013, page 32, Full page article), Our Art, 2013 – Boca Raton Museum of Art (ISBN 978-1-4675-5749-8 page 50), The Artist Showcase (Winter 2012, page 98, Full page article), The Artist Showcase ( Fall 2012, pages 64-65 ), Florida ‘Scape Artists – A Collection Of Plein Air Paintings (2011), Art & Culture Magazine (Spring 2011 “Boca Bacchanal Art Competition Winner”, page 73), Atlantic Ave Magazine (June 2011 “First Avenue Studio – Work In Progress” page 90), www.atlanticavemagazine.com and A World Of Artists – Michael Joseph Publishing – 2010, page 99.

“Morning Breeze” by Patricia Maguire

For more information about Patricia Maguire’s paintings or classes please call 561-716-5686. Please visit www.patimaguire.com or www.facebook.com/patimaguirespaintings or Fineartamerica.com/profiles/Patricia-Maguire.html

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Vicki Siegel Exhibits Acrylic and Mixed Media Paintings at Multiple Venues

Posted on January 20th, 2014 • Category: Acrylic, ActivistArtistaGallery, Art, Art in Public Spaces, Art Palm Beach, Art Synergy, Art Synergy, Artists' Guild Gallery of the Boca Museum of Art, Artists' Guild of Boca Museum of Art, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Boca Raton Art Museum, Boynton Beach Civic/Cultural District, Galleries, Local News and Events, Mixed Media, Museums, National Association of Women Artists (NAWA)

With work in multiple venues, including a SOLO show, artist Vicki Siegel has been pouring her creative energy into new work and organizing a SOLO exhibit with a range of work from the last ten years. Her paintings include images of both collective and personal memories. The Rickie Report is pleased to share the details of her exhibits and hopes you will stop by to view some of her wonderful, dreamlike creations.

VICKI SIEGEL EXHIBITS AT MULTIPLE VENUES

Vicki Siegel’s paintings are informed by memory, both personal and collective. “Memories are imperfect representations of the past that are altered, fragmented, reconstructed and reinterpreted over time” says Siegel. “In my narrations details are found in layers often revealing something forgotten or missing from actual experiences or by the collective memories we share”.

“Gioia” by Vicki Siegel (Acrylic and Image Transfer)

In her first SOLO show, “Journeys”, artist Vicki Siegel takes the viewer on an artistic journey from the outside world to a world that exists in the imagination. The exhibition takes place at the Weisman Delray Community Center, January 21, 2014- March 2, 2014. The Center is located at 7091 W. Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach. Hours are Monday – Thurs. 9 am – 5 pm, Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. A reception with a brief artist talk will be held Sunday, February 16^th from 2-4 pm. Free and open to the public. Call 561-558-2100. “Journeys” runs January 21, 2014- March 2, 2014.

With over twenty five paintings on display, from landscapes to figurative, these colorful works of art reflect the artist’s focus on both the spiritual and natural worlds. Many have a dreamlike calming atmosphere. Expressive use of acrylic paint with overlays of pencil, charcoal, and oil stick drawing, along with image transfers of photographs will delight the viewer.

A portion of the sales will benefit The Weisman Delray Community Center. It is part of the Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service. The Center is located at 7091 W. Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach. Call 561-558-2100 for more information.

“To Have and To Hold” by Vicki Siegel (Acrylic)

Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service (JFS) offers help, hope and humanity through a comprehensive range of programs and services which support people of all ages and beliefs. With locations in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, JFS programs and services include food and financial assistance, senior services, counseling and mental health services and many volunteer opportunities. Funding is provided by private and corporate support, grants, special events and individuals who reach thousands in need each year. For more information, contact 561-852-3333 or visit www.ruthralesjfs.org.

Don’t miss the chance to see Vicki Siegel’s brand new work at Art al’FRESCO. Rolando Chang Barrero, owner of ArtistActivistA Gallery, invited Vicki Siegel to exhibit at ART al’FRESCO on Friday January 24. ART al’FRESCO is a part of Art Synergy which are six satellite exhibitions for ART PALM BEACH 2014.

“Reach for the Sky” by Vicki Siegel (Acrylic)

Hosted by the Boynton Beach Arts District (BBAD), ARTal’FRESCO is a one night art, fashion and cultural exhibition which will feature unique art experiences at BBAD, including live, interactive painting in artist’s studio settings; plein air painting; contemporary sculpture installations; a glass blowing demonstration; painting and photography exhibitions; and video projection. Participants will be entertained by the South Florida Symphony Brass Ensemble; Illuminated Performance by Philosiphiers; Fusion: Fashion and Art’s Living Sculptures and graffiti artists painting on “ActivistArtistA Bay Gates” doors and walls.

ART al FRESCO (Part of Art Synergy) Boynton Beach Art District (BBAD), 422 West Industrial Ave, Boynton Beach, FL, United States 33426. BBAD is Located in the Boynton Beach Industrial Park, One block west of exit 57 on I 95 (Boynton Beach Blvd. exit), Friday, January 24^th, 7-10 pm. For more information visit: www.artsynergypbc.com

“Bridge to the Past” by Vicki Siegel

You can see “Stairway to Heaven”, an installation piece, at the Nathan D. Rosen Museum Gallery. It is part of “Art 2014”, a group Show at the Levis JCC Sandler Center. This show was juried by Steven Maklansky, the director of the Boca Museum of Art. The Nathan D. Rosen Museum Gallery; Levis JCC Sandler Center is located at 21050 95th Ave. S., Boca Raton, FL 33428 The Show runs thru March 20, 2014. Call 558-2504 for hours

Siegel has two works in “Visionaries”, The National Association of Women Artists’ (NAWA) Group Show at the Marco Island Center for the Arts. ”Eclipse ” and “The Key” are both acrylic with image transfer that have an environmental theme. Marco Island Center for the Arts is located at 1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145 thru until January 25, 2014

When walking the “Avenue” in Delray Beach, be sure to stop in to see two works Vicki has on exhibit at the Artists’ Guild Gallery. 512 E. Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483. Until Feb 15, 2014

For more information about Vicki’s exhibits or art work please contact her vickisiegelart.com or vickisiegelart@gmail.com

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Frances Lynn’s Artistry Takes the Palm Beaches by Storm With Multiple Exhibits and SOLO Show

Posted on January 2nd, 2014 • Category: Art, Art in Public Spaces, Artists of Palm Beach County, Artists' Guild Gallery of the Boca Museum of Art, Artists' Guild of Boca Museum of Art, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Boca Raton Art Museum, Cultural Council Of Palm Beach County, Galleries, Local News and Events, Museums, Oil, Palm Beach International Airport, Plein Air Palm Beach

Frances Lynn will have her artwork featured in a number of different venues around Palm Beach County this winter! A native of West Palm Beach, Frances is an award-winning oil painter. The Rickie Report celebrates Frances’ creativity and warmth as we bring you details of her upcoming exhibits in this article.

Frances Lynn

This winter, local artist Frances Lynn takes the Palm Beaches by Storm! West Palm Beach artist, Frances Lynn is scurrying to finish paintings for multiple exhibits in a number of local venues this winter. The award-winning oil painter is a true local. She grew up in West Palm Beach in the 1950s, graduated Palm Beach High School in 1968, and earned a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Florida. After a successful corporate career, she returned to the area a few years ago and is active in several community art groups.

“Garden Landscape”

Her stunning oil paintings will hang in a SOLO show at Northern Trust, 11301 U.S. Hwy One, North Palm Beach from Jan 2-29, 2014. The show will include about 40 Florida and Georgia landscapes, as well as recent plein air work. The public is invited to visit during bank hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Please call 561-622-4600 to be sure the exhibit space is not reserved for a special event.

“Riverbend Bridge”

She is a signature member of the prestigious Artists Guild of Boca Raton Museum of Art and on the Board of Directors of Artists of Palm Beach County, where she is also an Artist-in-Residence at the group’s Art on Park Gallery, 800 Park Avenue, Lake Park. There she can be found working at her easel in a gallery space that holds at least a dozen of her masterful Florida landscapes as well as many plein air paintings.

“West Palm Station”

In connection with Palm Beach County’s Art in Public Places program, her painting “West Palm Station” hangs at Palm Beach International Airport through Feb. 2014. The public is invited to an artist reception Jan. 15 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on the second level of PBIA.

“Spanish Stucco”

As a key member of Plein Air Palm Beach, she paints outdoors throughout Palm Beach County at various public parks and places, including downtown Delray Beach, Lake Worth, the Society of Four Arts Gardens, and Grassy Waters. The Palm Beach Cultural Center will host a show of the group’s plein air work in February.

“House on Riceville Road”

“I’m fascinated by the constant change in what we consider our secure and familiar environment, and I find most satisfaction from painting live, on location,” she tell The Rickie Report. “I hope to capture the energy and essence of what appears right now, particularly those everyday scenes that are so much a part of our lives and that we take for granted until they disappear. Painting from direct observation is to me the most real and honest way to live in that moment.”