Deerfield Beach Historical Society’s Museum & Cultural Center Showcases Ceramic Sculptures By Walter O’Neill And Wayne Pelke. Meet The Artists At Free Reception On Saturday, August 19

Ceramic Sculptures by Walter O’Neill and Wayne Pelke will be featured at the Deerfield Beach Historical Society’s Museum & Cultural Center August 12 – September 30, 2023.  Meet these two prolific artists on Saturday, August 19 at the Artist Reception.  The exhibit is also available on Saturdays, August 12 – September 30.  The Rickie Report shares some highlights and urges you to visit a little bit of history and see how these artists continue to be inspired.

 

 

 

 

 

84 SE 4th Avenue Deerfield Beach, FL  

954.429.0378

 

 

 

 

 

Artist Reception:   

Saturday, August 19, 2023  

4:30 – 6:30 pm

Free Admission      Light Refreshments

 

Exhibit runs August 12 – September 30, 2023

 

 

 

 

Venture to a magical place,

Where history and present-day combine!

 

 

 

 

“Bride & Banyan” by Walter O’Neill

 

 

 

Walter O’Neill tells The Rickie Report, “During the Covid pandemic, I walked along Hillsboro Blvd daily and looked at the banyan tree in the back of the Butler House.  My recent sculptures are inspired by the strength, growth, and resilience of that tree. The banyan tree is a symbol of fertility, life, and resurrection in many world cultures.”

 

 

 

A chorus of sculptures by Wayne Pelke

 

 

 

Wayne Pelke tells The Rickie Report, “I’ve been creating sculpture for over 40 years.  In these recent creations, I try to capture the essential flexibility and beauty of the female for’s body language.  I hope the viewer examines the whole and allows their mind to soar.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Live Music
    Our Driveway Friday music series brings live music to the community on the second Friday of the month. The South Florida Chamber Ensemble performs the third Sunday of the month, every other month.

     

  • Art Gallery
    This is the only public art gallery in Deerfield Beach featuring rotating exhibits from local painters, photographers, sculptors  and more.

     

  • Lectures
    The third Saturday of the month we present a free lecture on the fascinating history of  South Florida.

 

  • Art Classes
    Our Art Curator Gabriela Gamperl teaches weekly Love4Arts classes to area children, and she teaches En Plein Air classes to beginners of all ages. We also offer sketching and drawing classes on Saturday mornings.

     

  • International Film
    The second Friday of the month is a showing of an international film with lively discussion, signature drinks and free popcorn.

     

  • Community Meetings
    The Cultural Center has rooms available for meetings. Local service organizations, clubs and other groups can rent space for very reasonable rates right in the heart of Deerfield Beach

 

For more information about Walter O’Neill:

www.walteroneill.com

 

 

 

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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

Armory Art Center’s 7th Annual Holiday Arts Festival December 1 – 3, 2023 Is Accepting Applications Of Artists, Artisans, Crafters, Vendors, Food Trucks And Sponsors. Deadline To Apply Is August 31, 2023

The Armory Art Center‘s 7th Annual Holiday Arts Festival, scheduled for December 1- 3, 2023, has opened its CALL to ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, VENDORS, FOOD TRUCKS, and SPONSORS. For one evening and two days, browse the artisan booths for your holiday shopping, listen to live musicians, watch talented artists give demos, and the kids can enjoy special activities.  Admission to the event is FREE.  The Rickie Report shares the details for interested individuals and groups to apply now!  DEADLINE to apply: August 31, 2023.

 

 

 

 

Armory Art Center Campus
811 Park Place  West Palm Beach, FL 33401

 

 

 

 

Preview

Friday,  December 1, 2023

 

  4:30 – 6:30 pm

 

 

Saturday  &   Sunday

December  2 – 3, 2023

 

10 am  to  5 pm

 

 

 

 

This festival features enjoyable outdoor experiences for all ages. For one evening and two days, you can shop for artwork, including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and more. Browse the many artisan booths for your holiday shopping while listening to live music performed by different musicians each day. Watch talented artists give live demonstrations, enjoy kids’ activities, and celebrate the season. Bring your family, and friends to the Holiday Arts Festival. The Armory Art Center is on the south end of Howard Park within walking distance of The Square in West Palm Beach. The festival takes place on the Armory’s historic campus. Plenty of parking will be available and admission is FREE.

 

 

 

IMPORTANT  DEADLINES

Application Deadline: August 31
Jurying: Sept 1-15
Jury Notifications:  September 22
Notifications will be emailed approximately 3 weeks after Zapplication online application is completed.
Accept Invitation & Purchase Deadline: October 27

 

 

Exhibitor   Application:

https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=11490

 

FEES:

APPLICATION FEE (non-refundable): $35
BOOTH FEE: $200  (Double spaces are considered; $400)
BALANCES/PAYMENTS:  We accept these credit cards: Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express.
*Late fee of $40 incurred after October 27 or forfeited participation

 

 

2D ARTWORK:

 

Drawing includes original two-dimensional work with graphite, charcoal, chalk, pastels, wax crayon, inks, and washes.
Photography includes signed prints created by the artist from his/her own original negative or digital files that have been processed by that artist or under his/her direct supervision.
Printmaking includes prints created by the artist using plates, stones, or screens that have been signed and numbered.
Painting includes original, two-dimensional work with oils, acrylics, watercolor, egg tempura, etc.
Mixed Media includes collages and handmade paper, and must incorporate more than one type of material.

3D ARTWORK:

 

Sculptor artists need to apply as a maker with original work. Sculpture can be created by carving, forming, and modifying clay, wax, marble, or other pliable materials.
Jewelry artists need to apply as a designer, a maker, or a designer and maker with conceptually original and compositionally interesting work. Assembled commercial items will not be accepted. Jewelry can be made from metal, glass, clay, fiber, paper, plastic, or other materials.
Ceramics include originally shaped and fired clay (including earthenware, porcelain, stoneware, and terracotta).
Fiber includes original work created from fibers/fabric or leather including batik, basketry, weaving, and quilt-making. No factory-produced items are permitted.
Furniture includes original work in any functional material as a piece of furniture.
Glass includes original work created in glass by the artist including blown glass, fused glass, or stained glass.
Metal includes original work created by the artist without the use of a production studio.
Wood includes original hand-tooled, machine-worked, built-up, turned, or carved work in wood.

 

Entertainment  Application:

https://armoryart.org/art-center-programs/holiday-arts-festival/entertainment-application/

 

 

 

Food Truck Vendor Application:

https://armoryart.org/art-center-programs/holiday-arts-festival/food-truck/

 

 

 

Festival Sponsorship Application:

https://armoryart.org/art-center-programs/holiday-arts-festival/festival-sponsorship-application/

 

 

 

 

About the Armory Art Center:

The Armory Art Center’s art school and galleries provide creative opportunities to enhance your life. The Armory has served the community for over 30 years. The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art and the Armory’s vision is to be the leading community resource for arts education. Serving over 3,000 students annually, the Armory Art Center offers 160 courses per term in six terms throughout the year to students ranging in age from pre-school to retiree. Classes in drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, fiber & textiles, ceramics, and sculpture are held in 12 state-of–the-art studios. Twelve exhibitions are hosted annually in three galleries. Exhibitions, lectures, and special events are open to the public.

For information, visit www.armoryart.org or call (561) 832.1776

The Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

 

 

 

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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

 

 

Delray Beach Development Authority (DDA)Announces Immersive Exhibit “The World Of Water” At Cornell Art Museum. Open Now Through Sunday, June 25, 2023. Admission Is Free

The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) announces a new immersive exhibition at the Cornell Art Museum.The World of WATER” features 20 South Florida artists with 40 pieces of artwork and explores an artistic interpretation of mankind’s connection to water, touching on the environment, conservation and sustainability. The Exhibit is OPEN NOW through Sunday, June 25, 2023 and admission is Free.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Chesapeake Blue 2018” Hot blown glass and metal by Eli Cecil

 

 

 

A total of 40 pieces featuring textural elements in mixed media sculpture, installations, glass, digital and film photography, oil and watercolor paintings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Time for Reflection” by Andre Lopez Bermudez 

Sound Design by Fort Lauderdale’s Multidisciplinary artist Dave Rosenthal, founder of Desire Media Productions, invites guests to linger and hear the sound of water in an immersive experience.

 

 

https://downtowndelraybeach.com/listings/cornell-art-museum

About Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The DDA team is responsible for curating exhibitions, programs and events for the Cornell Art Museum and all other Old School Square campus facilities.  The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was established in 1971 with a mission to grow, strengthen, and enhance the economic vitality of Downtown Delray Beach. As an autonomous agency of the City, the Delray Beach DDA advocates, facilitates, plans, and executes business development, fosters business relations, helps with the planning of public and private projects, and markets the downtown district. The DDA is located at 350 SE 1st Street, Delray Beach, FL.

Learn more at https://downtowndelraybeach.com/

Follow updates on social media:

@DowntownDelray and @DelrayOldSchoolSquare

Cornell Art Museum: 561-654-2220

The DDA can be reached:  561-243-1077

 

 

 

 

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Martin Artisans Guild Annual Open Studio Tour With Preview Party At Elliott Museum On February 23. Meet Over 35 Artists As They Work In Their Studios March 11 & 12, 2023

The Martin Artisans Guild and The Elliott Museum invite you to the 7th annual Preview Exhibit for the Martin County Open Studio Tour on Thursday, February 23.  The Opening Reception, featuring the art of over 30 artists will have live musichors d’oeuvres and a cash barThe artists of the 2023 tour will be on hand to talk about their work and encourage you to visit their Open Studios from 10 am to 5 pm on March 11 & 12 The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks. This exhibit will be available from February 23 through February 26, 2023.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, February 23, 2023

5:30  to  7:30 PM

Elliott Museum

825 N.E. Ocean Blvd.   Stuart, FL

 

 

Call us for any questions at 772.225.1961

 

 

The exhibit will be up from February 23 – 26, 2023  during museum hours.

 

 

 

 

 

FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE STUDIO TOUR:

 

 

 

https://martinartisansguild.org/mcost-details

 

 

 

As you walk through this wonderful museum’s galleries, enjoy the live music, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Meet the artists who will be participating in the upcoming Martin County Open Studio Tour, browse and buy original works of art including paintings, photography, sculpture, pastels, art-to-wear, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, unique glass works, and much more!

 

 

 

 

 

 

About The  2023 Martin County Open Studio Tour:

Saturday   &   Sunday,  March   11 – 12, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

Once a year, the best artists in Martin County open their studios to the public and give you the opportunity to see the creative process in person!  We will provide a map to the artists’ studios, and you can visit as many of them as you would like. At the studios, you will be able to watch the artists creating their work, interact with them, learn about how they create and see their setup and materials. Some of the studios will be offering refreshments and special surprises. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the thriving arts scene in Martin County!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEET    THE    ARTISTS

 

Eduardo Gomez
Kim Beltrame
Billie-Jo Thomson
Suzanne Connors
Jim & Tess Dirks
Renee Keil
Sally Browning Pearson
Marian Vitale
Mark Stall
MJ Dowling
Jane Lawton Baldridge
Michaelann Bellerjeau
Martha Quigley
Alex Akerberg Murray
Curt Whiticar
Laura Kay Darvill
Danuta Rothschild
Janis Clary
Maia Knowles
Geoffrey Smith
Barbara Bucci
James J. DeMartis
Ed Douglas
Cynthia Cooper
Deborah Bottorff
Judi Leblanc
Raymond Reiland
Dot Galfond
Lynn Morgan
Justin Klahne
Sue Klahne
Maria Miele
Carolyn Walsh
Mallo Bisset
Tepa Charles
Cheryl Cote
Dinija Berkien
Jacquelyn Roesch-Sanchez

 

 

 

 

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

 

mcost.org

 

 

 

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com  561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elliott Museum Features 30+ Artists Of 2023 Martin County Open Studio Tour With Special Reception on Thursday, February 23. Mingle With The Artists, Enjoy The Music And Get A Preview Of The MCOST Studio Tour.

The Martin Artisans Guild and The Elliott Museum invite you to the 7th annual Preview Exhibit for the Martin County Open Studio Tour on Thursday, February 23.  The Opening Reception, featuring the art of over 30 artists will have live musichors d’oeuvres and a cash barThe artists of the 2023 tour will be on hand to talk about their work and encourage you to visit their Open Studios from 10 am to 5 pm on March 11 & 12 The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks. This exhibit will be available from February 23 through February 26, 2023.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, February 23, 2023

5:30  to  7:30 PM

Elliott Museum

825 N.E. Ocean Blvd.   Stuart, FL

 

 

Call us for any questions at 772.225.1961

 

 

The exhibit will be up from February 23 – 26, 2023  during museum hours.

 

 

 

Artwork by Lynn Morgan

 

 

 

 

FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE STUDIO TOUR:

 

 

 

https://martinartisansguild.org/mcost-details

 

 

 

As you walk through this wonderful museum’s galleries, enjoy the live music, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Meet the artists who will be participating in the upcoming Martin County Open Studio Tour, browse and buy original works of art including paintings, photography, sculpture, pastels, art-to-wear, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, unique glass works, and much more!

 

 

 

 

Emerald Pendant by Justin Klahne

 

 

 

 

 

About The  2023 Martin County Open Studio Tour:

Saturday   &   Sunday,  March   11 – 12, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

Once a year, the best artists in Martin County open their studios to the public and give you the opportunity to see the creative process in person!  We will provide a map to the artists’ studios, and you can visit as many of them as you would like. At the studios, you will be able to watch the artists creating their work, interact with them, learn about how they create and see their setup and materials. Some of the studios will be offering refreshments and special surprises. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the thriving arts scene in Martin County!

 

 

 

 

 

“In the Beginning” by Eduardo Gomez

 

 

MEET    THE    ARTISTS

 

Eduardo Gomez
Kim Beltrame
Billie-Jo Thomson
Suzanne Connors
Jim & Tess Dirks
Renee Keil
Sally Browning Pearson
Marian Vitale
Mark Stall
MJ Dowling
Jane Lawton Baldridge
Michaelann Bellerjeau
Martha Quigley
Alex Akerberg Murray
Curt Whiticar
Laura Kay Darvill
Danuta Rothschild
Janis Clary
Maia Knowles
Geoffrey Smith
Barbara Bucci
James J. DeMartis
Ed Douglas
Cynthia Cooper
Deborah Bottorff
Judi Leblanc
Raymond Reiland
Dot Galfond
Lynn Morgan
Justin Klahne
Sue Klahne
Maria Miele
Carolyn Walsh
Mallo Bisset
Tepa Charles
Cheryl Cote
Dinija Berkien
Jacquelyn Roesch-Sanchez

 

 

 

 

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

 

mcost.org

 

 

 

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com  561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

 

 

Armory Art Center’s 6th Annual West Palm Beach Arts Festival Saturday, December 3 And Sunday, December 4. Free Admission To Galleries, Class Previews, Art, And Entertainment

The Armory Art Center’s 6th Annual West Palm Beach Arts Festival returns on Saturday and Sunday, December 3 – 4, 2022. This exciting array of works by local and out of town artists, live music, demonstrations, food trucks, and a new KIDS ZONE is courtesy of the Laurence W. Levine Foundation.  Admission is free!  Check out the upcoming Classes and Workshops – sign up over the weekend and get a discount on classes. The Rickie Report shares the details and some photos. 

 

 

 

 

 

Armory Art Center Campus
811 Park Place  West Palm Beach, FL 33401

 

 

 

 

6th ANNUAL

WEST   PALM   BEACH   ARTS   FESTIVAL

 

Saturday and Sunday, December 3 – 4, 2022

 

10 am to 4 pm

 

 

OPEN  HOUSE   –

DISCOUNT  ON CLASS ENROLLMENT

 

 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3      NOON – 2 PM

 

 

 

FREE    ADMISSION

 

Armory Art Center Campus

811 Park Place  West Palm Beach, FL 33401

 

 

 

Let your inner artist shine! During the festival, the Armory will also offer an open house in Montgomery Hall on Saturday, Dec. 3 from noon to 2 p.m. for those interested in attending an art class. Anyone who enrolls in an 8-week class onsite during the open house will receive 25% off tuition (does not apply to workshops or pop-ups).

 

 

 

 

 

“We look forward to enjoying South Florida’s beautiful winter weather and vibrant art scene at our annual festival,” said John Suau, CEO. “At the Armory, we value giving our neighbors the chance to enjoy the arts in an accessible, fun way. By purchasing goods from artists or signing up for a class at our campus, visitors contribute to the Armory Art Center’s mission of inspiring people to create and experience art—and to its vision of becoming the community’s leading resource for arts education.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During the festival, the “Armory Student & Faculty Show” “Radiant Nation: Masks” will be on display in Montgomery Hall and the East Gallery. The faculty and student show highlights works by Armory students and educators in the departments of ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and 2D artwork. “Radiant Nation” features a collection of reimagined radiotherapy masks transformed by artists and cancer survivors into vibrant, powerful forms of expression. Guests can enjoy the exhibitions for free on both days, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shop til you drop! Scheduled at the perfect time for great weather and holiday shopping, artisan tents will be located outdoors in the Armory’s sculpture garden and in the parking lot. Guests will be able to browse and find unique gifts for loved ones this holiday season—from handmade jewelry to paintings and more.

 

 

 

 

 

Visitors can also enjoy live entertainment from South Florida musical artists. From rock and folk to jazz and Celtic music, the festival offers something for everyone, including:

 

 

  • Jazz by Neil Bacher and Friends (Dec. 3, 11 a.m.)

  • The Palm Beach State College Progressive Jazz Sextet (Dec. 3, 1 p.m.)

  • Roaring Kelly Band (Dec. 3, 3 p.m.)

  • The Smokeboss Militia (Dec. 4, 11 a.m.)

  • Gypsy String Revival (Dec. 4, 2 p.m.)

 

 

 

 

About the West Palm Beach Art Festival:

This annual event brings in roughly 6,000 visitors and 100 artists and is well-publicized by local media reporting, media sponsorships, advertising, and social media. Scheduled at the perfect time for holiday shopping, vendors will reach affluent Palm Beach and Broward County residents, plus engage our large seasonal tourist population.

The Armory’s state-of-the-art campus hosts space for up to 10’x10’ tents, socially distanced, throughout its space. Tents will be located outdoors in the sculpture garden and in the parking lot.

The Armory Art Center is on the south end of Howard Park within walking distance of the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, the Palm Beach Convention Center, Hilton West Palm Beach, and The Square—a premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination.

Artists will have the opportunity to interact with the public through art demos and booth chats. Live music, food, and activities for kids make the festival a perfect experience for all.

The Armory Art Center follows CDC guidelines related to COVID-19 health and safety precautions.

 

 

About the Armory Art Center:

The Armory Art Center’s art school and galleries provide creative opportunities to enhance your life. The Armory has served the community for over 30 years. The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art and the Armory’s vision is to be the leading community resource for arts education. Serving over 3,000 students annually, the Armory Art Center offers 160 courses per term in six terms throughout the year to students ranging in age from pre-school to retiree. Classes in drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, fiber & textiles, ceramics, and sculpture are held in 12 state-of–the-art studios. Twelve exhibitions are hosted annually in three galleries. Exhibitions, lectures, and special events are open to the public.

For information, visit www.armoryart.org or call (561) 832.1776

The Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

 

 

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17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

 

Palm Beach Watercolor Society Announces Call To Artists, BRIC Reception, And Three Workshops Open To Members And Non-Members

The Palm Beach Watercolor Society announces  Call To Artists for “Beauty and the Best” (Deadline is November 27), Dream In Color Exhibit at BRIC (Boca Raton Innovation Campus) (Reception is November 7 ) and three water media workshops. Join Jorge Leon, December 8 (Put a Little Drama Into Your Pour”); Jennifer Stone, January 9- 12 (Making Collage and Abstract Design Studies with her Wild Women); Steve Griggs, February 8-9 (Loose Watercolor Painting).  PBWS offers MANY opportunities no matter what your skill level.  The Rickie Report shares the details and reminds you that non-members are welcome to register!

 

 

 

  

www.palmbeachwatermedia.org

 

 

 

PALM    BEACH    WATERCOLOR    SOCIETY

A N N O U N C E S:

 

 

 

 

“BEAUTY  AND  THE  BEST”

APPLICATIONS  ACCEPTED:

NOW  THRU  NOVEMBER 27, 2022   

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“DREAM  IN  COLOR”  AT   THE   BRIC

RECEPTION   MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2022

PLEASE RSVP

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RSVP:  pbws2021@gmail.com

 

 

 

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For more information:

Email: pbws2021@gmail.com

 

palmbeachwatermedia.org

 

 

 

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Whitespace The Mordes Collection Opens Friday, October 28 With Artist Reception And Special Jewelry Sale. Exhibits And Sale Continues Saturday, October 29

Season begins! Whitespace The Mordes Collection Opens on Friday evening October 28, 2022.  Meet the talented Featured artists Wilma Bulkin Siegel, Penni Weinberg, Craig Alan, and Gilles Cenazandottie. Don’t miss the special Jewelry Sale from Cōlléct which continues on Saturday, October 29, 2022!  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learn more about Whitespace Collection

 

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Art Adventures & Whitespace Announce Exciting Art Explosion Trip To Belgium And Holland

Pack your bags and take off to nourish your soul and your mind as Elayne Mordes of Whitespace offers a new Art Adventure to Belgium and Holland!  You will experience an art explosion from June 14 – June 21, 2023 visiting galleries, museums, private collections, and curated tours.  The Rickie Report shares the details and since the group is limited to 15 participants – register now!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learn more about Whitespace Collection

 

 

 

 

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Be Joyful And Experience “A Safari For The Soul” At Wiener Museum Of Decorative Arts In Dania Beach Now Through End Of December

“Jabula” means “to be joyful” in Zulu. And joy is what the Wiener Museum of Decorative Art (WMODA) gives to every visitor!  The Ardmore Design team continues to reimagine motifs from their iconic ceramic art to transform our living spaces with the beauty of the natural world rooted in African style and culture.  Visionary, Arthur Wiener shares his passion for the creative arts by supporting local communities of artists and their environments.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks of the newest WMODA Exhibit, “A Safari for the Soul” available now through December 31, 2022.

 

 

 

 

 

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481 S. Federal Highway    Dania Beach, FL 3300

954-376-6690   http://wmoda.com

 

 

Gallery Hours:  Tuesday thru Saturday  10 am – 4 pm

 

 

 

A   Safari   for   the   Soul

 

 

 

Be inspired by the Ardmore works of art

and the words of wisdom

from Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black president, who

said  “I am the captain of my soul.”

 

 

 

 

Step into A Safari for the Soul to experience the wild and wonderful world of Ardmore Ceramic Art. Imagine yourself as an intrepid explorer traveling through the magnificent mountains and grassy savannas of South Africa to visit the Ardmore community of ceramic artists. Our destination is KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa which means “children of heaven” in the Zulu language. The Ardmore studio was founded in 1985 by Fée Halsted who began teaching local people how to create unique ceramic art. The fame of the developing studio spread internationally as collectors discovered the wit and whimsy of Ardmore ceramics which can be experienced in the WMODA Safari for the Soul gallery. Ardmore began experimenting with fabric design in 2010 and launched the Qalakabusha sofa, meaning “new beginnings”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each Ardmore piece is unique, a one-of-a-kind work of art which typically involves a thrower, a sculptor, and a painter. The studio is full of talented men and women who create dynamic and diverse imagery, ranging from lyrical foliate forms inspired by Africa’s flora and fauna to intricate patterns reminiscent of Zulu beadwork and basket weaving. Over the years, sons and daughters have joined their mothers, fathers, aunts, and uncles at Ardmore to create new family traditions in this remote region of South Africa. They collaborate in the spirit of Ubuntu, meaning “we are because of others”.

 

 

Wearable Art

 

 

 

Ardmore Sabie Kings Flame Scarf

 

 

 

 

The success of Ardmore’s fantastical furniture and fabrics heralded an exciting new design direction for the ceramic art studio. The new Ardmore Design Studio gained international recognition in 2013 following their collaboration with Hermès, the luxury French brand. Talented Ardmore artists, including Sidney Nyabeze and Abel Mohloakoana, worked under the guidance of Fèe’s eldest daughter, Catherine Berning, to create a stunning range of silk scarves. Ardmore’s latest sensational silk art collection featuring the Sabie Kings is now produced under their own brand.

 

 

Environment and Culture

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Ardmore Studio helps create awareness of the plight of endangered animals in Africa and the need to protect the environment. Their initiatives to address issues such as ivory poaching, illegal hunting and trafficking are represented in sensitive studies of rhinos, elephants, leopards, and pangolins. One of Ardmore’s most magnificent sculptures symbolizes sustainability and portrays Nelson Mandela on the summit. Abundance was produced for the 2011 Climate Change Conference in Durban and now has pride of place at WMODA thanks to Arthur Wiener. Arthur has been collecting Ardmore avidly for over ten years and he is glad that his purchases help support vulnerable communities in South Africa.  One of the most impressive masterworks is Somandla Ntshalintshali’s symbolic vessel, created with Fée’s creative guidance, which is currently on exhibition in South Africa. The crocodile at the base represents ancient spirits and evolves into a pangolin, symbolizing sanctuary. The secretary bird emerges victorious over perilous times holding in its talons snakes and a bat which represent the COVID-19 virus.

 

 

 

Pottery to Pillows to Poufs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ardmore’s graphic designers have also translated the studio’s lush patterns of African fauna and flora into a vibrant range of furnishing fabrics and pillow designs in luxurious silk, velvet, and cotton, as well as outdoor fabrics for the Solaris collection. Interior designers can create their own safari adventures with curtains and furniture, or they can choose from the stunning love seats, benches, and poufs in the Sabie collection sold at the WMODA shop.

 

Entertaining with Ardmore

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Ardmore tabletop collection features tablecloths, runners, and napkins for formal dining as well as tea towels, melamine place mats, and coasters for casual entertaining. The latest Sabie collection of textiles was inspired by Fèe Halsted’s vacation in the Kruger National Park where the bush is lush, thick with foliage and abundant in wildlife. Fèe described her magical trip as a “never-ending tapestry of camouflaged beasts, where light, sound, movement and color shift and change”. Her fertile imagination resulted in three designs namely Sabie Forest, Camp Critters and King Cheetah which are available to order in several styles and colors through the WMODA museum shop. All sales benefit the educational programs at WMODA which is a 501c3 not-for-profit museum.

 

 

 

WMODA is a non-profit museum founded in 2014 by Arthur Wiener and his family to inspire appreciation and understanding of ceramics and glass as art forms. This remarkable legacy enables us to celebrate an important aspect of our cultural heritage in an exciting and enjoyable environment.

 

 

 

For more information about this exhibit and upcoming events at WMODA:

Contact:

Louise Irvine louise@wmoda.com

Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts

481 S. Federal Highway   Dania Beach, FL 33004

954-376-6690

 

 

 

 

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