The Judi & Allan Schuman Museum Gallery at the Adolph & Rose Levis JCC in Boca Raton, FL will feature an artistic duo with “Collaboration & Diversity”.  Artists, Ann Schwartz and Don Schwartz keep creativity as a central part of their lives.  We are the lucky ones because this multi-talented couple share their artistry with us!  This exhibit showcases Ann’s Mixed Media and Collage as well as Don’s Wildlife Photography!   The Opening Reception takes place on Sunday, June 4, 2023 and the public is invited to visit the Gallery during regular JCC hours.  Please RSVP to this Free event. The Rickie Report shares the details and some wonder-filled sneak peeks!

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEVIS JCC SANDLER CENTER | 561-558-2520

JUDI & ALLAN SCHUMAN MUSEUM GALLERY | 561-558-2504

21050 95th Avenue S., Boca Raton, FL

 

levisjcc.org/art

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPENING     RECEPTION:

 

 

SUNDAY,  JUNE 4, 2023

1  –  3   PM

 

Admission and Parking Is Free

 

 Please RSVP: 561.558.2520

 

 

 

 

 

“It’s Summertime” by Ann Schwartz

 

 

Ann Schwartz tells The Rickie Report, “I received my B.A. from the University of Florida. I married and moved to New Jersey to teach, I was always painting and exhibiting my art in my free time. My husband, Don, and I moved back to Florida in 1997. I joined Women in The Visual Arts to meet other artists and became involved immediately on the Board. I worked my way up to become President for several years, as well as Exhibition Chair. I was also on the Board of the Boca Raton Museum of Art’s Artist Guild and served as interim-President”.

 

 

 

In 2003, Ann became a Destination Lecturer on ancient and contemporary art on cruise ships, and conducted hands-on art and design workshops on over 95 sailings.  She shares, “I balanced selling homes, exhibiting and selling art and winning awards, and doing over 450 lectures and workshops for 17 years until Covid put me at lockdown. I made one of my guest rooms an art studio and began to create acrylic collages by cutting up magazine papers with tiny scissors and a magnifying light”.

 

 

 

Ann has participated in over 100 group exhibitions, and was delighted to win “First Place” for her collage “Contemplation” at the Lighthouse Center for the Arts in their exhibit “The Art of 16 Associations”. She tells us, ” I am most proud of the three exhibitions I did as collaborations with my husband who took up photography when he retired. We were selected to represent the United States at the Farindola International Art Festival in Italy with 8 other artists from around the world. I conducted collage workshops with the children even though they spoke very little English, and I a little Italian. We managed to succeed.  I was also selected as a member of the National Association Of Women Artists and belong to the Florida Chapter”.

 

 

 

 

“Dance of Dreams” by Ann Schwartz

 

 

 

 

“I thank my husband of 58 years who always supported my efforts and the changes in my art world, who carried my work to exhibitions, mounted my sculptures, photographed and framed my art, and applauded my success every time I won an award or sold an artwork! I am delighted my art can be found in collections in England, Italy, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Missouri and Florida.  I am pleased once again to do an exhibit with my husband, Don, and show the art and photos that we created over the past several years”.

 

 

 

 

“Barrel Owls” by Don Schwartz

 

 

 

 

Don Schwartz was born in Brooklyn.  He created and assembled counting and measuring instruments for the textile, carpet, wire and ribbon industries for Trumeter Company for 49.5 years.  He tells The Rickie Report, “Since happily retiring nearly 13 years ago, I have been enjoying working on various projects.   I have always worked with wood starting with building a rotating louvered wall in our studio apartment when just married almost 59 years ago.  When my wife Ann and I moved to our first home in New Jersey, I even built an enclosed deck.  After I discovered a supplier of exotic woods I began to create wooden clocks for gifts to family, then building tables, and other objects.  I also made computer desks designed as sports themes for my grandsons with baseball bats for legs. I starting working on creating wooden guitar sculptures even though they don’t play music”. 

 

 

Don is a member of the Palm Beach County Wood Turners. He shares, “It’s fun to work in wood. Think about what you are going to do twice, and cut once.  When we ran out of space in the house, I started creating people playing musical instruments, even a string quartet, out of PVC plumbing pipes that could go outside”.

 

 

 

 

“Pelicans , Reflections” by Don Schwartz

 

 

 

When Covid hit, Don concentrated on his photography with a Canon point and shoot camera.  “I spent my days at Loxahatchee National Refuge, Green Cay and Wakodahatchee Wetlands observing the wildlife. It was a great pleasure watching for baby alligators, owlets, and even raccoons”.

 

 

 

 

For more information about this exhibit, please visit:

 annschwartzstudio.com

 

 

 

To learn more about Ann’s artistic journey, enjoy this video

https://youtu.be/Is_HMUnzTUY   

 

 

 

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17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cornell Art Museum

51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444

561-654-2220

 

 

Free Admission

On view NOW –  Sunday, June 25, 2023

 

 

“Bent Pipe Obstruction”by KX2 (Dana Kleinman and Ruth Avra)

 

 

 

 

This special immersive exhibition was curated by the DDA’s Cultural Arts Director, Marusca Gatto, in collaboration with Debby Coles-Dobay of Art Moves PB.

 

 

 

“Red” by Alicja Kabat

 

 

 

 

M E E T      T H E       A R T I S T S:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Besides “The World of WATER,” the Cornell Art Museum showcases the Surfing Florida Exhibition (through June 25, 2023), which highlights all of Florida’s rich surfing history through rare archive photographs, historic surfboards and curated local artwork.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Kimberly Perry’s foresight has created a gallery “go to” in the Delray Beach and Boca Raton area, when she opened POSH during the COVID pandemic!  As other galleries around the country closed, she not only opened a new one, engaged emerging artists and national artists, but thrived to expand to a larger space which is open 7 days a week.  The Rickie Report celebrates Kimberly’s vision and all that POSH offers.

 

 

 

 

Delray Marketplace       Suite # 104

9089 West Atlantic Ave.    Delray Beach, FL 33446

561.591.3680

Gallery Hours:  

Monday  through Thursday   11 am – 7 pm

Friday and Saturday  11 am – 8 pm

Sunday  Noon – 6 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kimberly Perry, Artist and Gallery owner of POSH

Kimberly Perry, wife of New York Knick’s General Manager Scott Perry, has created an art oasis to support emerging artists and art lovers, at the same time helping charitable organizations with their missions. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kimberly stepped out in faith to support her fellow artists and opened a 4,000 square foot gallery where she now represents over 50 talented and emerging artists with a wide range of art styles.  The local communities and visitors thoroughly enjoy and support this fun and contemporary art haven.  Especially during the pandemic, people were delighted to be able to enter a space that promoted beauty, vibrant colors, optimism, good energy, and a happy atmosphere.

 

 

 

 

Kimberly is not only the owner of the gallery, but she is an artist in her own right.  Trained by her father, DeVon Cunningham whose work is displayed in the Smithsonian Institute Portrait Gallery, Kimberly  knew at the early age of 5 that she wanted to pursue art as her career.  She specializes in ocean scenes, landscape, abstract and her beloved glass mosaic hearts.

 

 

Kimberly’s   message   to   aspiring   business   owners:

“Be   Encouraged” !

 

 

Kimberly tells The Rickie Report, “The business marketplace is flourishing for industry leaders that: work hard, think outside the box, use excellent financial planning, and offer outstanding customer relations”. She points to the most obvious question, “Can your product or service spread a little joy into your customer’s life”?

 

 

Posh Art Gallery is always looking for new artists to add to their collection.  

Email submissions to: Kimberly@PoshDdesignStudio.net

For more information please visit:

 

www.PoshDesignStudio.net

 

 

 

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The Wellington Art Society will feature a presentation by renowned photographer Barry Seidman on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.  The meeting and presentation will take place at the Wellington Community Center. The event includes a meet and greet, a member spotlight, a brief meeting and Barry’s presentation, “From There to Here” in which he will discuss his life’s work and the transition from commercial to fine art photography. In addition, mark your calendars for a double art exhibit “ Variations” and “Vivid ”. Open now at the Wellington Village Hall and at the Wellington Community Center, there will be a Public Reception on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks. The public is welcome!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Is Invited To

 

Wellington Art Society Meeting

 

Wednesday,  April 12, 2023

 

5:30 pm

 

 

 

Wellington  Community  Center

 

 

 

12150 Forest Hill Blvd.   Wellington, FL

 

 

 

PRESENTING:

 

 

 

 

B A R R Y        S E I D M A N

 

 

 

 

Open to members and non-members

 

 

 

For more information contact: Laura Jaffe, presidentofwas@gmail.com

 

 COVID-19 protocols will be observed. 

 

 

 

Originally from New York, Barry Seidman is a renowned member of the international photographic community. He was educated at Pratt Institute in New York and has established himself as one of the top advertising print media photographers in the country. He specialized in still-life photography and worked for top major brands in the world, eventually expanding his work to include celebrity photography and directing television commercials.

 

 

“Calla Lilies” by Barry Seidman

 

 

 

 

He has contributed to numerous award-winning national and local advertising campaigns. Recognition for his work includes every possible industry award including Clios, Tellys, Addys and the Art Directors Club Award.

 

 

“Tomatoes” by Barry Seidman

 

 

After a distinguished career in advertising, Seidman started to devote more of his time to fine art photography, using his vast techniques and knowledge of lighting and design as a foundation. This led to various solo and group exhibitions, all while still connected to the advertising business. 

 

 

“Tulip” by Barry Seidman

 

 

 

 

Seventeen years ago, Seidman, and long-time business partner and wife, Mary Ann Kurasz, relocated to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida where he built a studio to focus on his fine art work. He also maintains a studio presence in New York where he continues to shoot for advertising clients. Seidman has exhibited in solo, and group shows both in New York City and Florida. In 2012, Seidman published a photobiography titled New Eyes, a spectacular collection of his fine-art photography. Beginning in April, his work will be on display at the Palm Beach International Airport at their “Journeys” exhibition. His work is held in many public and private collections worldwide.

To learn more about Barry Seidman, visit: https://barry2130.wixsite.com/seidman-2.

 

 

 

Wellington   Art   Society

 

 

Announces   New   Exhibitions

 

 

 

 

 

Free and open to the public weekdays  8 am  to 5  pm

                      

See,  Learn,  Share , Engage  and  Be  Inspired! 

         Invite  family,  friends,  and  patrons  –   Share  the  Invitation

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC      RECEPTION 

 

TUESDAY, April 18, 2023

 

 

 

 5 – 7 pm

 

 

 

 

The Wellington Art Society (WAS) is thrilled to announce their new municipal art exhibitions, “Variations” ( now through July 18, 2023 at the Wellington Village Hall located at 12300 Forest Hill Blvd in Wellington) and “Vivid” (now through May 16 at the Wellington Community Center at 12150 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington). 

 

MEET    THE    ARTISTS

Hartley Barnes                                 

Betty Brodie                                                

David Ciofalo                                      

Ayesha DeLorenzo                      

Kim Di Giacomo                                   

Faye Ford                                           

Jay Harmon                                               

Carol Krenkel                                        

Laura Jaffe                       

Lou Ann LaBohn

Nancy Lee

Maureen May

Rose Gong Monier

Susan Mosely

Charles Moses

Ana Noble

Susan Oakes

Leslie Pfeiffer

Monica Postell

Marion Roberts

Debra Rosen

Lois Spatz

Carl Stoveland

Cindi Taylor

Raymonde Talleyrand

Tammy Wolfson

 

 

All artwork in the exhibition is for sale and a portion of the proceeds goes toward WAS Scholarship and Outreach Programs. To arrange the purchase of artwork hanging in the exhibition, please email presidentofwas@gmail.com.

 

 

 

 

For more information about the featured artists and the exhibition, please visit the Wellington Art Society’s website at www.wellingtonartsociety.org.

The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization in its 41^st year. It is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their artwork in local galleries, interact with other artists and serve the community through their art. For further information about the Wellington Art Society, please visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org. 

 

 

 

 

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The Palm Beach Watercolor Society announces  a 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”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Email: pbws2021@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

The Wellington Art Society will feature mixed media artist Lynn Doyal for their March 8, 2023 meeting. The meeting and presentation will take place at the Wellington Community Center. The meeting includes a meet and greet, a member spotlight, a brief meeting and Lynn’s presentation “An Artist’s Journey Discovering Public Art”.   The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

 

 

Public Is Invited To

 

 

Wellington Art Society Meeting

 

Wednesday,  March 8, 2023

 

5:30 pm

 

Wellington  Community  Center

 

12150 Forest Hill Blvd.   Wellington, FL

 

 

Open to members and non-members

 

 

For more information contact: Laura Jaffe, presidentofwas@gmail.com

 

 COVID-19 protocols will be observed. 

 

 

 

 

 

      LYNN   DOYAL  

“An  Artist’s  Journey  Discovering  Public  Art”

 

 

Lynn Doyal blends contemporary design with a reverence for the techniques of the past.  She incorporates paint, hand stitching and beading, collage, and digital technology in her works to create vibrant, textural pieces.  Digital photographs of her artwork can then be transferred onto a variety of surfaces such as glass, metal, canvas, tile, or vinyl, allowing for expansive reproductions as public art pieces. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

She tells The Rickie Report, “My artwork … provides that ‘breath’ in the course of a person’s day which means a great deal to me.”  Her life-sized originals let the viewer marvel at the intricate detail of Doyal’s mixed media pieces, while her large-scale public art pieces are a captivating, surreal experience.

 

 

 

 

 

In 1979, Doyal received her degree in Fine Art from the University of South Florida. After working in the corporate realm, she started her own company, Signature Chocolates, providing premiums and incentives for corporations, hotels and cruise lines. Since 2011, she has been exhibiting her art in festivals, shows, and galleries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Over the past 6 years, Doyal’s interest in public art has motivated her to serve as an apprentice to a nationally recognized public artist, as well as volunteer in Palm Beach County Art in Public Places, to gain the perspectives of the many individuals and agencies that need to work in concert together to create, fabricate and install public artworks. She explains, “my overall approach to public art is to beautify and surprise.”  Doyal’s current projects include “Word Patterns” which explores the patterns in word search puzzles, and a Portrait Ministry, in which she creates portraits as a way to encourage and uplift others.

 

 

To learn more about Lynn Doyal and her works, visit her website at https://mixedmediabylynn.com, or follow her on Instagram @MixedMediaBy Lynn, or Facebook @Lynn M Doyal.

 

 

 

The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization in its 41^st year. It is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their artwork in local galleries, interact with other artists and serve the community through their art. For further information about the Wellington Art Society, please visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org. 

 

 

 

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17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

 

It’s happening in the Art Gallery on the second floor of the downtown library in Delray Beach!  The thrilling exhibit by Fran Mann Goodman showcasing her collection of mixed media paintings has been receiving rave reviews.  Experience a first-class way to “Wander & Wonder” through Fran’s breathtaking texture-laden abstract expressionistic paintings.  Meet Fran on Wednesday, March 8, as she speaks about her artistic journey.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some new sneak peeks!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEET   THE   ARTIST   RECEPTION  

 

 

WEDNESDAY,  MARCH 8, 2023

 

 

   6 – 8  PM

 

Sign up for Free Reception:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sneak peek of Fran Mann Goodman’s “Wander and Wonder” at Delray Beach Library

 

 

 

 

This exhibit runs February 6^th through March 17, 2023

 

 

 

 

“Depicting mostly impressionistic scenes of nature with an ingenious and varied use of textures enhanced by vibrant colors makes Fran’s canvases come alive with an exciting array of movement and artistry,”  Jarett Goldberg, Delray Beach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fran Mann Goodman

 

 

 

 

For Fran Mann Goodman, it is not about the finished painting that enchants her, it’s the process!   At the Reception on March 8th from 6- 8 pm, Fran will show the steps she used to develop some paintings in the show.  She will also talk about the various paths her life took prior to becoming both an exhibiting artist and sought-after art teacher.

 

 

 

 

 

“Calm” by Fran Mann Goodman

 

 

 

Creating depth in her paintings is Fran’s passion. As a young girl, after finishing a paint-by-number set, she would attach strips of papier-mâché that extended from the canvas, with the belief the additional material made the paintings “come alive” This idea of emphasizing depth dimension in her paintings continued throughout her formal training at Chouinard Art Institute in the 60’s with the use of spackling wall paste.

 

 

 

“Jaw dropping from first sight. Upon simply seeing the gallery of paintings, one has to stop and wonder which way to go, as each way is an invitation to layers and layers of beauty. Standing in front of any one of these gorgeous eye-catching paint stories one lingers and learns in to see a depth of color and material not seen before. Which one has the viewer asking for more? Everyone! How did she do this? How can that be happening on the canvas? What technique? Fascinating stories of color and depth beyond the usual.” Phyllis Elrich, Art Co-Chair, NLAPW.

 

 

 

 

“Fantasia” by Fran Mann Goodman

 

 

 

Though Fran strayed away from painting during her multifaceted thirty-year career, in 2012, when she returned to her art, she kept the same mindset. Today she enlivens her canvases with a complex network of textures and layering devices — pastes, sands, paper towels and acrylic skins. There are no specific intentions, traditions or norms that she follows. Color becomes the lifeforce of each one. Layer after layer, hues- dynamic and soft -speak in their own beautiful language. Each stroke of the applicator invites a new interpretation. Each interpretation invites a new stroke until a painting with stories within can be told. 

 

 

 

 

 

“Floral Skies” by Fran Mann Goodman

 

Fran will tell you that aside from her painting practice, teaching others and witnessing their artistic growth is what lights her life. A former instructor at Old School Square’s Creative Art School, Fran runs her online Not your Ordinary Painting Class, where students learn techniques in abstract expressionism, while studying the styles of artists across the painting spectrum, from renaissance to contemporary. Students work with pastes, pumice, paper towels, acrylic skins, alcohol inks, mark makers, water dripping and concepts of color theory. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Painting by one of Fran Mann Goodman’s students,  Clara Seidel

 

 

 

For more information about this exhibit, classes, or to see Fran’s artwork:

 

 

www.franmanngoodman.com

franspaintbox@yahoo.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/franspaintbox

  

 

 

 

 

 

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Award winning abstract expressionist artist Fran Mann Goodman reveals not only her eye-catching colorful artistry, but a life lesson as she prepares for her upcoming exhibit,“Wander and Wonder”. The Exhibit will be an eclectic assortment of landscapes, florals and free flowing lines and shapes at the Delray Beach Library from February 6^th through mid-March.  The public is welcome to a free Meet The Artist Reception on Wednesday, March 8. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEET   THE   ARTIST   RECEPTION  

 

 

WEDNESDAY,  MARCH 8, 2023

 

 

   6 – 8  PM

 

 

 

 

This exhibit runs February 6^th through mid-March, 2023.

 

 

 

 

An award-winning abstract expressionist, Fran’s approach to the blank canvas is to fuse eye-catching color with pastes, gels, sands, paper towels, acrylic skins and other layering devices.  This adds dimension to the images, even the smallest ones. Giving little thought to their placement, she allows the application to evolve with each stroke. The effect creates a backdrop for stories and interpretations and a place for viewers to “wander and wonder”. 

 

 

 

Fran Mann Goodman

 

 

Although she was educated in fine art, Fran had never thought of herself as an abstract expressionist. She developed a successful career as an author, screenwriter and advocate for women’s beauty rights for which she drew the attention of the domestic and international media. She was featured in women’s magazines, on NPR and in The New York Times. 

 

 

 

 

 

“Beginning” by Fran Mann Goodman

 

 

 

 

In 2012, while working on a script for a second screenplay that had caught the attention of a Hollywood production company, she contracted Lyme disease. Severe pain in her fingers stopped her writing cold. She turned back to her art after realizing it was possible to hold a palette knife. That same year she studied under the legendary abstract expressionist Larry Poons at the Art Students League in New York while teaching abstract expressionism at the Morris Museum in Morristown, New Jersey. When she moved to Boca Raton in 2016, she was warmly received by the Florida art community.  

 

 

 

 

“Pot of Gold” by Fran Mann Goodman

 

Fran tells The Rickie Report, “When I couldn’t write on the computer, not even manage the space bar, I became very frustrated and depressed. Then, when I reconnected with painting, lifting a palette knife for the first time since my days at art school, it was a godsend for me. I realized I was not going to let anything stop me. The most important thing to do was to do the things I wanted to do in my life. And I wanted to both paint and teach.”

 

 

 

Watch This Video 

 

 

 

 

“Stellar” by Fran Mann Goodman

 

 

 

Fran is the scholarship chair of the National Association of Women Artists, Florida branch and co-chair of the art program for the Boca Raton chapter of the National League of American Pen Women. Her paintings have been exhibited in galleries in Manhattan, New Jersey, Toronto and Florida, and are in private collection in the US and Canada. Fran is a former instructor at Old School Square’a Creative Art School. She teaches an open level online class, blending art history with techniques in abstract expressionism. A keynote speaker and workshop leader, her collective projects have been featured in a variety of Florida media and on YouTube.  Fran is an alumnus of Chouinard Art Institute (Cal Arts). 

 

 

 

 

For more information about this exhibit or to see Fran’s artwork:

www.franmanngoodman.com

franspaintbox@yahoo.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/franspaintbox

LT: @link/annmannart  

 

 

 

 

 

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The Wellington Art Society will feature a presentation by ceramic artist, Cynthia Zmetronak on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.  She will share about the joyful life of being a maker and teaching others how to navigate their medium of choice.  The meeting and presentation will take place at the Wellington Community Center.  The event includes a meet and greet, a member spotlight, a brief meeting and Cynthia’s presentation.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks. The public is welcome!

 

 

 

Public Is Invited To

 

Wellington Art Society Meeting

 

Wednesday,  February 8, 2023

5:30 pm

 

 

 

Wellington  Community  Center

 

12150 Forest Hill Blvd.   Wellington, FL

 

 

 

PRESENTING:

 

 

CYNTHIA   ZMETRONAK

 

 

 

 

 

Open to members and non-members

 

 

 

For more information contact: Laura Jaffe, presidentofwas@gmail.com

 

 COVID-19 protocols will be observed. 

 

Tea Pot by Cynthia Zmetronak

 

 

 

 

 

Cynthia Zmetronak began her artistic journey by creating delightfully tactile mud pies as a small child. She continued to develop her skills with clay at Girl Scouts as well as in the wonderful art programs in the New Jersey Public Schools System. She went on to earn both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Art Education with a concentration in Ceramics from Montclair University and Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Her passion for teaching led to a career teaching art to students from age 4 to 99. A life-long-student herself, Cynthia’s retirement only fueled her passion for learning, as she pursued clay-based workshops online and in person. She has studied at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Tennessee, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Maine, Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Colorado and Penland School of Crafts where she also earned a winter residency. 

 

 

 

 

Mugs by Cynthia Zmetronak

 

 

 

Locally, Cynthia is the current Vice President of the Ceramic League of the Palm Beaches and an alumni and active member of the FAU Potters Guild. In addition, she teaches at the Boca Raton Museum of Art School and the Levis JCC Sandler Center in Boca Raton. She says, “I enjoy teaching students how to manipulate an ancient material and make an original piece of their own.” When she is not teaching, she can be found creating in her home studio in Parkland, Florida or her summer studio in Canada. Cynthia believes in using her art to make a difference. Because of her love of animals, she has held fund raising events to help organizations providing care for wildlife affected by wildfires in both the US and Australia. The proceeds from the sale of her pottery at these events have been used to support organizations such as the UC Davis Burn Unit for Animals, Catskill Animal Sanctuary, Wombat Rescue and Koala Rescues. 

 

 

 

 

 

Spoon rest by Cynthia Zmetronak

 

 

 

 

Another way that Cynthia and her students give back to the community is through an organization called Empty Bowls. In February, FAU Potters Guild is holding an Empty Bowls event where students, staff and alumni will be donating their ceramic bowls for purchase with soup and bread. Proceeds will be split between the Caring Kitchen in Delray Beach and The Tri- County Animal Shelter of Palm Beach County, helping to feed both our two- and four-legged friends. To see her work, visit Cynthia’s upcoming exhibition during the annual JCC show and sale, beginning on March 9th at the Sandler Center. She will also have works displayed in the Sandler Center Gallery. She also exhibits her work twice a year in a show for alumni, staff and students of FAU. Their next show and sale will be in May. Her work is also on display at the Boca Raton Museum of Art School gift shop and on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/theghostorchidart .

 

Learn more about Cynthia Zmetronak and her classes and works by visiting https://bocamuseum.org/art-school/instructors/cynthia-zmetronak and follow her on Instagram @cynthiazmetronak.

 

 

The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization in its 41^st year. It is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their artwork in local galleries, interact with other artists and serve the community through their art. For further information about the Wellington Art Society, please visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org. 

 

 

 

 

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The City of Boynton Beach’s Art in Public Places program brings the 6th Kinetic Art Exhibit, showcasing international, national, and local luminaries on Friday, January 27 through Sunday, January 2023.  The FREE Events take place outdoors and indoors, with opportunities to interact with the displays and speak with the artists.  How exciting that this family friendly event takes place in our backyard!  Enjoy live music and food trucks, performances and more.   The Rickie Report shares the details and a few sneak peeks of the INDOOR KINETIC ARTISTS. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, January 27, 2023   10 am – 6 pm

Sunday, January 29, 2023   11 am – 5 pm 

 

Location:

Downtown Boynton: E. Ocean Ave. from NE 1st St. to Federal Hwy., north to Boynton Beach Blvd. east to the Boynton Harbor Marina

 

 

“Red Sphere” by Wuilfredo Soto

 

 

What is Kinetic Art? Kinetic Art is a form of art that depends on movement for its effect. The word kinetic means relating to motion. Since the early 20^th Century, artists have been incorporating movement into art. This has been partly to explore the possibilities of movement, partly to introduce the element of time, partly to reflect the importance of the machine and technology in the modern world and partly to explore the nature of vision

 

 

 

Kinetic sculpture by Jim Bond

 

The Kinetic Biennial is a free art exhibit and symposium of artists, designers, and performers to engage the Boynton community and South Florida visitors in contemporary kinetic art.  The Biennial demonstrates the interconnectedness of art and technology and leverages human fascination with movement.

 

 

 

“Luminary No.4 ” by Frank Hyder

 

 

 

The 6th Kinetic Biennial presents outdoor kinetic artworks and turbines for 10 months in downtown Boynton Beach starting on Friday, January 27, 2023. The opening weekend includes indoor art exhibitions, artist and designer talks, student displays, turbine demonstrations, light projections, and choreographed motion performances with community volunteers.   Live music, food trucks, artist booths, and other activities will add to the festive atmosphere.

 

 

 

 

“Yes Man” by Carlos Rancaño

 

 

 

INDOOR ARTISTS:

Bruce Shapiro, Sisyphus Industries | Edina, MN

Carlos Rancaño | Miami, FL

Diego Ruiz Acosta | Spain

Frank Hyder | Miami, FL

Glen Farley | Norway

Guy Beckles | Boca Raton, FL

Jim Bond | United Kingdom

Karolina Maszkiewicz | California

Lu Lyu | Pittsburgh, PA

Markus Schmölz |

Michelle Drummond | Delray Beach, FL

Mohamdreza Yazdi | Iran

Sean DeFreitas | Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sean Ward | Wichita, KS

Sterling Rook | Miami, FL

Tom Brewitz | Boynton Beach, FL

Walter Rossi | Brooklyn, NY

Wuilfredo Soto | Miami, FL

Chris Eliades | Boynton Beach, FL

 

 

 

 

For more information, please visit:

 https://www.boynton-beach.org/kinetic.

 

 

 

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

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