As ArtPalmBeach/Art Synergy/ARTWEEK 2015 continues, everyone is invited to take part in more FREE, art-related events. This Rickie Report’s focus is on Palm Beach’s Gallery Walk, Northwood Village’s ARTX Walk and Whitespace Collection’s Free admission and special Sunday breakfast. Art IS all around us. Stop, Look, Admire and Support! Be sure to stop by the Palm Beach County Convention Center to see Art Synergy (Booth #718), “This exhibition is an exploration of the aesthetic and scope of work created in South Florida. Twenty selected works will be on display at ArtPalmBeach, which is internationally renowned as the premiere mid-winter contemporary art fair on Florida’s Gold Coast by both art critics and enthusiasts”, explains Rolando Chang Barrero. FREE Trolly service will be provided in some areas, plus UBER is offering an Art Synergy special (see article for details)!

Worth Ave District
January 22 – 25
Contact: David Ginn 561.833.4700 for more details or contact each gallery
Arcature Fine Art
318 Worth Avenue Palm Beach, FL 33480 561.805.9388 Contact – Ryan Ross arcaturefineart@mac.com
Holden Luntz Gallery
332 Worth Avenue Palm Beach, FL 33480 561.805.9550 Contact – Jodi jodi@oldenluntz.com
Mark Borghi Fine Art
255 Worth Avenue Palm Beach, FL 33480 561.328.9504 Contact – Mark Borghi mark@borghi.org
Gallery Biba
224A Worth Avenue Palm Beach, FL 33480 561.651.1371 Contact – Biba biba@bibagallery.com
DTR Modern Galleries
440 South County Rd at Worth Avenue Palm Beach, FL 33480 561.366.9387 Contact – Bryan Walsh bwalsh@dtrmodern.com
Wally Findlay Galleries International
165 Worth Avenue Palm Beach, FL 33480 561.655.2090 Contact – lars lars@wallyfindlay.com
Taglialatella Galleries
313 ½ Worth Avenue In the Via Bice Palm Beach, FL 33480 561.833.4700 Contact – David Ginn david@djtfa.com or dave@djtfa.com
Russek Gallery
203 Worth Avenue Palm Beach, FL 33480 561.832.4811 Contact – Sloane Russek info@russek.com
Gavlak Gallery
249B Worth Avenue Palm Beach, FL 33480 561.833.0583 Contact- Karene karene@gavlakgallery.com
Surovek Gallery
349 Worth Avenue 12 Via Parigi Palm Beach, FL 33480 561.655.2665 Contact- Clay Surovek clay@surovekgallery.com
Gasiunasen Gallery
400 Worth Avenue at Peruvian Avenue Palm Beach, FL 33480 561.820.8920 Contact – Donna Tribby arijart@bellsouth.net
Galleria of Sculpture
11 Via Parigi| Worth Avenue Palm Beach, FL 33480 561.659.7557 Contact – Cheryl Sundell info@galeriaofsculpture.com
Liman Studio Gallery
139 N County Rd| The historic Paramount Building Palm Beach, FL 33480 561.659.7050 Contact – Ellen Liman T6060@yahoo.com
Sunday, January 25
Northwood District
Whitespace Collection
10:00 am – Noon
Complimentary Breakfast and Gallery Tour at Whitespace Collection
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Free Admission to Whitespace Collection
Whitespace Collection
Whitespace Collection is located on Australian Avenue
between Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard and 45th Street. West Palm Beach
For further information: contact
561.842.4131
http://www.whitespacecollection.com/
https://www.facebook.com/WhitespaceCollection
The ArtX Historic Northwood Village
Guided Gallery Walking Tour
Tour times: 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm
ArtX Galleries of Northwood Village
OSGS GALLERY|STUDIO
500 Northwood Rd.
Unit 1
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
www.osgsart.com 561.833.2223
OSGS [Ortiz-Smykla | Gallery-Studio] provides Contemporary Art by working Local and National Artists alike. OSGS also provides affordable, custom framing to the public. Works exhibited include, but are not limited to Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Clay, Prints, and Glass Art. For up-to-date exhibit information and current events happening in the gallery space please visit our website and Facebook pages. Contact: Jonathon Ortiz-Smykla osgs@hotmail.com
ARTHOUSE429
429 25th Street W.Palm Beach, FL 33407 561.231.0429
The gallery has been custom designed by owner/artist William Halliday to offer the best possible interior exhibition environment for a variety of contemporary art, plus an exciting landscaped sculpture garden and an open air special events and reception area on the second floor terrace. The completely renovated showplace is at the center of renewed activity and energy on the street, exhibiting first class innovative works of art that parallel and exemplify the fresh spirit in this neighborhood.
Halliday fabricates and assembles his intriguing and original metal sculptural forms. He has taken the best of his experiences and poured them into sculptural objects, producing polished, surrealist steel and aluminum forms that allow the viewer to literally reflect on the form, while enjoying a 360 degree inspection. Contact: William Halliday Arthouse429.com
AFRICA NOW
508 A. Northwood Rd. W. Palm Beach, FL 33407
Africa now is a Contemporary African Art Gallery located in the heart of Northwood Village. We carry a mix of Decorative and Traditional Fashion, Jewelry, Paintings and books. Contact Annie Kadji info@africanowgallery.com 561.209.5008
BOHEMIA AG
ArtHaus & Gelateria
536 Northwood Rd. W. Palm Beach, FL 33407
Gallery: Fine Art Centered around the Local Unique & Alternative Art Community, while featuring National and International Artist of a Unique Caliber. Atelier: A Creative Workspace for Artists to Share there Art! Parlour: Organic Ice Cream / Artisan Gelato featuring Unique Flavours not seen at an average parlor. Independent Apparel Designers Including but not limited to Bohemïa AG. Contact : Paul Agnirucklov BohemiaAG@gmail.com 561.302.5568
CENTER for CREATIVE EDUCATION
425 24th Street W. Palm Beach, FL 33407
Creative approaches are infused into classroom curriculum and after school settings, to enhance the teaching of traditional academic subjects – improving each child’s learning potential and academic performance, increasing overall enthusiasm about school and shaping more productive, responsible community members that exercise creative problem solving throughout life. Transformation of communities, institutions and educators is at the heart of CCE as it strives for authentic, sustainable, systemic change. Contact: Robert L Hamon, CEO bobh@cceflorida.org 561.805.9927 ext. 12
C-KEYS
523 Northwood Rd. W. Palm Beach, FL 33407
The C-KEYS Philosophy Music . One word that means so much to many. The founder of CKEYS knows the strength and power of music: not only its ability to attract and bring together the masses, but most importantly sooth the soul. CKEYS was founded on the principal of creating, producing, promoting, and making music that affects the world. Reinforcing the core mentality of the production of only the highest quality music, CKEYS main focus is simply that the production of music. Working with the people and giving back to the world is the main goal of the company. Love and passion for music founded this company, but its astounding effect on the masses fuels it to keep going. Contact: Cole Rippe Cole.rippe@me.com 305.303.8978
GALLERY 418
418 Northwood Rd. W. Palm Beach, FL 33407
Contact: Jeffrey Thompson northwoodantiques@hotmail.com 561.833.1019
HAROLDS’ COFFEE LOUNGE ART
509 Northwood Rd. W. Palm Beach, FL 33407
Imagine yourself in a comfortable nook, surfing the web (Free WiFi), holding a business meeting, hanging out with friends, listening to great music (sometimes LIVE), admiring local art, catching some rays on our patio, participating in open mic night, hearing a poetry reading, enjoying a quick cup of joe before or after work and you will understand the draw and excitement of HAROLD’S A COFFEE LOUNGE.
Please stop by soon! Harold’s is open 7 days a week. Serving the finest coffees, teas, and pastries in South Florida. We are not exaggerating… our coffee is incredible and our vibe is unlike any other coffee spot you have seen…It’s not your Corporate Cup of Joe! {best beans in the universe} Contact: Keith Palagye Haroldscoffee@gmail.com 561.833.6366
HENNEVELT’S GALLERY ON THE GO
540 Northwood Road
Eclectic Art Gallery Local & International Artists
Hennevelt’s Gallery & Gifts On The Go is a Pop-up Art Gallery and Gift Shop originally opened its brick and mortar doors on Northwood Rd. June 1, 2011 with a hand full of local artist and has now grown to featuring more than 25 local, national & international artists. You will find Hennevelt’s Gallery & Gifts on the Go to be a breath of fresh air to the traditional galleries. As of Jan. 1, 2015 in closing our brick and mortar store front we have opened a new door in the art world as a Gallery on the Go! A Pop-Up Gallery bringing art to art lovers alike. As we offer a selection of eclectic & colorful one of a kind works of art the exhibit will be a mobile and ever changing experience. For detail on our next Pop-Up Gallery check out our website www.hennevelts.com Contact: Freddy & Nickie Hennevelt henneveltsgallery@att.net 561.506.4108
NORTHWOOD GLASS ART & GIFTS
524 Northwood Rd. W. Palm Beach, FL 33407
Retail, Classes in fused and mosaic glass. Contact: Karen Campbell kscamp3605@aol.com 561.302.5568
THE HAROOKI GALLERY
508 B Northwood Rd. W. Palm Beach, FL 33407
Eclectic Photo, Art Vintage, Modern Furniture, Groovy Prints, Architectural Abstracts, Driftwood Furniture & Pieces. Contact: Brian Lee brl@harooki.com 561.843.4109
NORTHWOOD VILLAGE MURAL PROJECT
We are proud to announce the start of the Northwood Village Mural Project creating the village with beautiful murals. They are looking for local businesses to also help by sponsoring murals, donating exterior wall space, and funding. The community can also help with fundraising and support. Initially there will be 4-5 murals painted on buildings located on Northwood Road, Spruce Avenue and 25th Street. The goal is to beautify and bring more vitality to the neighborhood. Each mural will be painted by a different artist. Artist List: Craig McInnis @ 2417 Spruce Ave Eduardo Mendieta @ 441 25th Street Amanda Valdes
Contact OSGS for more information about the newest Mural CALL FOR ARTISTS!
Explore an artistic side of Historic Northwood Village Arts District by taking a historic guided gallery walking tour. (The tour is a one & half hour guided walking tour of West Palm Beach’s Historic Northwood Village Arts District that normally occurs only on the second Saturday of each month).

Tours will begin at the corner of Spruce and Northwood Road at the VIP / Information Tent. So Sign up Early as Space is limited to 16 people per tour. Sign up our website: www.northwoodartwalk.com
Our tour guides will start with a short intro on the history of Northwood Village and will then take you into the heart of what has quickly become a vibrant arts district offering an eclectic mix of gallery spaces, boutique shops and favorite local restaurants. The tour focuses on the exhibited art within a number of the galleries found throughout Historic Northwood Village. The art includes a generous mix of local, national, and international artist, both emerging and established. Meet and greet art, live demonstrations, lectures and more.
The Historic Northwood Village Arts District continues the day with Art Walks throughout the day and into the evening which are free VIP guided Art and Gallery tours hosted by the collective ArtX galleries. Celebrate with the award winning restaurants of Northwood Village as they tantalize your taste buds with the “Art of Eating”.
Free transportation with trolleys looping the West Palm Beach Art Sunday will travel from White Space Gallery at 2805 N. Australian Ave, to the Historic Northwood Village Arts District located just two miles north of downtown West Palm Beach, West of North Dixie Hwy. in between Northwood Rd. And 25th St, and to Continuum Gallery at 501 Fern Street. There is also *Free parking all day on Sundays in West Palm Beach*.
We suggest dining out while you are in Northwood Village. Tantalize your taste buds with the “Art of Eating” Northwood Village style. From breakfast to lunch to dinner you will enjoy dining at its best! Make your restaurants reservations and join the guided tour today!
UBER

Arrive in Style with Uber!
We’re thrilled to partner with Uber to provide new Uber users a free ride (up to $20) to or from Art Synergy!
How does it work? Using Uber’s free iPhone/Android/Windows app, you can request a pickup and a car driven by a personal driver will show up in minutes. Your credit card is billed directly for your trip and there’s no need to tip, so you won’t need to carry cash. You can even see the car coming towards you on a map!
Follow these simple steps to get $20 off your ride:
1) Download the free Uber iPhone/Android/Windows app (or sign up at www.uber.com/go/ARTSYNERGY)
2) Enter your information in the Uber app and promo code “ARTSYNERGY” when you sign up.
3) Request a ride 5 – 15 minutes before you need one. $20 will be applied towards your first ride on uberX, uberXL, or uberSELECT (not valid on uberTAXI, expires 2/28/15).
Questions? Check out uber.com/miami or supportmiami@uber.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ARTSYNERGY 2015 please visit: artsynergypbc.com
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