Gail Johnson‘s jewelry creations are truly pieces of wearable art!  Gail was chosen by the Lighthouse ArtCenter to participate in the WARHOL! WARHOL! WARHOL! themed exhibit running NOW through March 23, 2022.  In addition, Gail has just launched a new website showcasing her designs which have been sold nation-wide in prestigious boutiques.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“I  want  my  jewelry  to  give  people  joy  and  amusement  in  their  daily  lives”  ~  Gail Johnson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Necklace by Gail Johnson 

 

 

 

 

” I feel energized, relaxed and accomplished when my wearable art is finished.  Anything that tickles my fancy bone or fancies my tickle bone works for me.  I take simple textures and create sophisticated, whimsical, fun, one-of-a-kind pieces.”  ~  Gail Johnson

 

 

 

Necklace by Gail Johnson

 

 

 

 

Gail Johnson tells The Rickie Report, ” Rather than following only trends, my jewelry encapsulates the spirit of innovation.  I constantly search for new ways to look at jewelry design as a multifaceted architecture of shapes, colors and materials”. From a unique Calder-inspired necklace to a Warhol-inspired design, Gail includes a funky mix of body art that transforms the everyday into something exclusive!

 

 

 

 

One-of-a-kind bracelets by Gail Johnson

 

 

 

Gail’s enthusiasm can be summed up, as she shares “Unique crafted statement jewelry made with special craftsmanship, care and passion. When buying from an artist you’re buying more than just an object. You are buying hundreds of hours of effort and experimentation. You are buying days, weeks and months of PURE JOY!  You aren’t just buying a thing. You are buying a piece of heart, part of a soul, a moment of someone’s life. I hope you find something that touches your heart”.

 

 

 

Close-up of earrings by Gail Johnson

 

 

 

Gail thinks of jewelry as personal, wearable art making a statement by the wearer.  While her career has spanned the corporate world, Gail always had to be involved with a creative outlet.  “From an early age I was always designing  something which encompassed publication in McCalls handcrafted magazine.  I am drawn to a variety of design, textures, colors and components. Although the materials vary, the common denominators in my work are color and texture”.

 

 

 

 

Sneak peek of 3 more necklaces by Gail Johnson

 

 

 

Very few materials are out-of-bounds as Gail uses paper, lampwork, glass, hand carved beads, nuts, ceramic, rubber bands, wire, cord, paper and more.  Her artistry has been sold at Palm Springs, CA, Womens Creative Expo-Palm Beach, Gallery Five in Tequesta FL, Artisan Gallery of Lake Worth and Lighthouse Gallery located in Jupiter, FL. ” I feel energized, relaxed and accomplished when my wearable art is finished.  Anything that tickles my fancy bone or fancies my tickle bone works for me.   I take simple textures and create sophisticated, whimsical, fun, one-of-a-kind pieces. I want my jewelry to give people joy and amusement in their daily lives”.

 

For more information:

Website:  gailjohnsonjewelry.com

Instagram  gailjohnsonjewelry

Email:  gailjohnsonjewelry@gmail.com

 

 

About Lighthouse ArtCenter:

Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art is 501c(3) not-for-profit founded in 1964 by eight artists and Christopher Norton. The ArtCenter is dedicated to the visual arts whose mission is to inspire, engage and connect our community through a vibrant school of art, unique exhibitions and diverse special events. The center has grown into a three-building campus consisting of a Gallery & 2D Studio, 3D Studio, and a Jewelry & Textile Studio. Supported by memberships, tuition, grants, and donations, Lighthouse ArtCenter serves over 20,000 visitors, 3000 students, 45 faculty members, 400 summer art campers, and a comprehensive outreach program to benefit under-served populations.

 

For more information visit https://www.lighthousearts.org.

Facebook: @lighthousearts.org

Instagram: @lighthousearts

Twitter: @LighthouseArtC

 

 

 

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17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Andy Warhol was an influence icon and inspiration…  And now, Ray Gross‘ fine art hyper-realistic porcelains are being exhibited at the Lighthouse ArtCenter’s “Warhol! Warhol! Warhol!” extravaganza available NOW through March 23, 2022. Viewers will be wowed by Ray’s newest life-size Harley Davidson motorcycle, “Amazon” boxes with motorcycle parts and “Art supplies” as Art! All of these plus Ray’s iconic tools, tool belts, paint tubes, and handbags will be available for purchase. The Rickie Report shares the details and a few sneak peeks – like the motorcycle in progress, but to see it finished, come to the Lighthouse ArtCenter.  This family friendly exhibit takes Pop Art to a new level! While the Warhol pieces won’t be for sale, Ray’s art is!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ray Gross’ Pop Art Sculpture (Schorr Gallery) is a homage to Warhol’s Pop Art and includes a life-sized Harley Davidson made of porcelain!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ray Gross’ hyper-realistic porcelain Gucci shoe

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ray Gross’ hyper-realistic all porcelain life-size “Orange Harley”  7’6″ x 32″x28″

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) opens 2022 with WARHOL!WARHOL!WARHOL! Open NOW through March 23, 2022. The exhibition is a celebration of pop art that includes rarely seen originals by Andy Warhol; ceramist Ray Gross‘s pop-art sculptures including a life size Harley-Davidson; a Pop Art Jewelry Show & Sale; James Thurman’s Paper Alchemy show of patented Thurmanite art; and Ethical Metalsmith’s Mini Radical Jewelry Makeover. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks. We’ve always said that LAC is a prominent jewel in southeast Florida’s cultural crown. Don’t miss this!

 

 

373 Tequesta Drive      Tequesta, FL 33469

561-746-3101

 

 

 

CELEBRATE    POP   ART !

 

 

 WARHOL! WARHOL! WARHOL!

&

Ray Gross Pop Art Porcelains

 

NOW   thru  March 23, 2022 

 

 

Free admission for members        $5  for  nonmembers

For more information: lighthousearts.org/warhol/

 

 

Curator, Janeen Mason tells The Rickie Report, ” In recent years the gallery has brought Frank Lloyd Wright’s Guggenheim, Nick Cave’s renowned Sound Suits, and Kara Walker’s Sugar Babies. We’ve curated exhibits showing Clyde Butcher’s iconic photos of the Everglades and Edie Widder’s first photos ever takeoff a giant quid alive.  We’re keeping this trajectory of excellence with Warhol!Warhol!Warhol!”

 

Warhol!Warhol!Warhol! (Spencer Gallery) brings over 20 pieces of rarely seen original Andy Warhol art on loan from Beth Rudin DeWoody and Marshall Fields’ private collections. Andy Warhol, arguably the most famous artist in the last 100 years was an artist, director, and producer who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art.  This exhibition gives locals and visitors the opportunity to view this iconic artist’s work in person.  Although original Warhol pieces will not be for sale, the other “Pop Art Inspired” work on exhibit in the Schorr Gallery will be available for purchase.

 

 

 

Ray Gross Pop Art Sculpture (Schorr Gallery) is a homage to Warhol’s Pop Art and includes a life-sized Harley Davidson made of porcelain.  Ray is a celebrated ceramist who is known for his hand-built, hand-painted, hyper-realistic porcelain sculptures.  His art depicts 3D items of everyday Americana, including utilitarian art objects such as paint cans, tubes, brushes, pencils, and other artist tools that have seized the attention of collectors, and have been installed in public and corporate spaces.

 

 

 

 

Also on display is a juried Pop Art Jewelry Show & Sale featuring over sixty one-of-a-kind Warhol-inspired necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, and broaches created by artists from across the country.

 

 

 

James Thurman’s Paper Alchemy show includes over 30 contemporary pieces of jewelry and sculptural objects by talented national and international artists.  Paper Alchemy is a traveling exhibition of artwork that utilizes Thurman’s invention of handcrafted material created entirely of layered recycled paper and eco-resin, Thurmanite.

 

 

 

A mini version of Ethical Metalsmith’s Radical Jewelry Makeover features upcycled or broken jewelry that has been repurposed and designed into unique “new” pieces of jewelry.

 

 

About Lighthouse ArtCenter: 

Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art is 501c(3) not-for-profit founded in 1964 by eight artists and Christopher Norton. The ArtCenter is dedicated to the visual arts whose mission is to inspire, engage and connect our community through a vibrant school of art, unique exhibitions and diverse special events. The center has grown into a three-building campus consisting of a Gallery & 2D Studio, 3D Studio, and a Jewelry & Textile Studio. Supported by memberships, tuition, grants, and donations, Lighthouse ArtCenter serves over 20,000 visitors, 3000 students, 45 faculty members, 400 summer art campers, and a comprehensive outreach program to benefit under-served populations.

 

For more information visit https://www.lighthousearts.org.

Facebook: @lighthousearts.org

Instagram: @lighthousearts

Twitter: @LighthouseArtC

 

 

LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER GALLERY AND 2D STUDIO 

373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469      561-746-3101

Monday-Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm   Friday: 9 am – 4 pm   Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm    Sunday: Closed

 

3D STUDIO 

395 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, FL 33469      561-746-3101

Monday-Thursday: 9 am – 6 pm   Friday: 9 am – 4 pm    Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm    Sunday: Closed

 

STUDIO 385

Jewelry and Textiles

385 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469      561-746-3101

Monday: 2-5 pm    Tuesday: 10 am-1 pm

 

 

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17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Fiber and mixed media artist, Andrea Huffman brings her artworks to Palm Beach County at three different venues. Don’t miss her exhibit at Daggerwing Nature Center in Boca Raton (NOW through December 30, 2021). Check out her one-of-a-kind pillows, scarves, and journals for holiday gift giving at the Boca Museum Art School Faculty Holiday Market (December 14 & 15). Sign up and take a “Sun Print with Soy Wax Batik” Workshop on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta.   The Rickie Report shares more details and some SNEAK PEEKS.

Andrea Huffman tells The Rickie Report, “I am intrigued with the small nuances in nature, the interdependence within every aspect of the natural world and its relationship to humanity.  Fiber offers tactile and dimensional qualities unlike other media, while essentially maintaining a two-dimensional surface”.

 

 

OPEN  NOW THROUGH  DECEMBER 30, 2021

 

11435 Park Access Road    Boca Raton, FL 33498
561-629-8760

 

 

 

 

 

 

FACULTY   HOLIDAY    GIFT   MARKET

 

 

 

Handmade Journals by Andrea Huffman

 

 

 

12- 5  pm

Tuesday, December 14 

Wednesday, December 15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One-of-a-kind pillows and handbags by Andrea Huffman

 

 

 

 

 

Lighthouse ArtCenter    Gallery & 2D Studio

373 Tequesta Drive    Tequesta, FL 33469       561-746-3101

 

 

 

SUN    &    SOY  WORKSHOP:

CREATE  A  SUN  PRINT  &  SOY  WAX  BATIK

ON  FABRIC

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, January 22, 2022

10 am – 4 pm

Level:  All Levels Welcome

 

 

REGISTER  HERE

Develop richly patterned fabrics, learn versions of traditional surface design techniques, see how textile pigments, modified soy wax “batik”, and a faux “sun-print” transforms plain fabric into original textiles that can be hung as works of art or used to create apparel, quilts, or home décor.

Apply soy wax as a resist with contemporary batik techniques (stamping, drawing, and painting), layer colors and designs with the fabric paints. Create a second piece by arranging interesting objects on fabric using fluid fabric paint. As the paint dries on the fabric, the objects will leave an impression. Completed pieces can also be further embellished with printing, stenciling, or fabric markers. Participants are encouraged to experiment and explore the versatility of both techniques.

 

 

 

 

About Andrea Huffman:

 

After attending the High School of Art and Design in New York City, Andrea Huffman moved to Florida, and received a Master’s Degree in Art Education from Florida International University.  She taught art for 31 years in Broward County Public Schools and retired from full time teaching in 2011 to pursue her own art practice.  Ms. Huffman has since exhibited locally and nationally in solo, juried, and group shows.  Receiving several awards for her work, including several Broward County Creative Investment Grants, Ms. Huffman was selected as one of only two Florida art educators for the first State Teachers Artist in Residence (STAR) program at the Hermitage Artist Retreat in Sarasota, awarded through the Florida Alliance for Arts Education in 2011.  She continues to share her passion for art through new teaching opportunities, including The Boca Museum Art School, Bailey Contemporary Art in Pompano (where she is a resident studio artist), as well as various other guilds and art centers throughout Florida.  Ms. Huffman is a member of the Surface Design Association and a co-founder of 6 Hands Collaborative, where she creates, exhibits, curates, and teaches art in collaboration with other artists.

 

 

 

For more information about these workshops, exhibits, classes and her artwork:

www.andreahuffman.com

 

 

 

 

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17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

 

Catching up with fiber and mixed media artist, Andrea Huffman means putting on your running shoes and getting out your calendar! Andrea will donate 20% of sales from her Exhibit “Listening To The Sky” at BACA (Bailey Contemporary Arts) Exhibit for the Dune Restoration Project on Pompano Beach in conjunction with South Florida Audubon (NOW through February 23, 2022). The public is invited to a docent led tour and family activity on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Space is limited! On Saturday, December 18, 2021 enjoy a FREE “Creative Making Event” at the Blanche Ely House. Andrea will host as a Guest Presenter at BACA on the evening on Thursday, January 20, 2022 for “Citizen Science: Bird Banding in Paradise” and “Planting for Life”. Create your own bird print on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at BACA.  The Rickie Report shares ALL of the details and some SNEAK PEEKS.

 

 

 

 

20% of sales from this Exhibit

Will be donated to the Dune Restoration Project on Pompano Beach

In conjunction with South Florida Audubon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gallery Hours:  Tuesday – Friday  10  – 6     Saturday  10  – 4 

 

Made Possible with the support of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REGISTER  HERE

 

 

“I seek to actively engage each viewer in a visual dialogue about our connectedness to the natural world and the desire to preserve its beauty”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Lizard Boogie Woogie” by Andrea Huffman

 

 

 

 

 

Create a Bird Print with Andrea Huffman

BIRD   PRINT -A- THON

 

 

REGISTER  HERE

 

 

 

 

About Andrea Huffman:

After attending the High School of Art and Design in New York City, Andrea Huffman moved to Florida, and received a Master’s Degree in Art Education from Florida International University.  She taught art for 31 years in Broward County Public Schools and retired from full time teaching in 2011 to pursue her own art practice.  Ms. Huffman has since exhibited locally and nationally in solo, juried, and group shows.  Receiving several awards for her work, including several Broward County Creative Investment Grants, Ms. Huffman was selected as one of only two Florida art educators for the first State Teachers Artist in Residence (STAR) program at the Hermitage Artist Retreat in Sarasota, awarded through the Florida Alliance for Arts Education in 2011.  She continues to share her passion for art through new teaching opportunities, including The Boca Museum Art School, Bailey Contemporary Art in Pompano (where she is a resident studio artist), as well as various other guilds and art centers throughout Florida.  Ms. Huffman is a member of the Surface Design Association and a co-founder of 6 Hands Collaborative, where she creates, exhibits, curates, and teaches art in collaboration with other artists.

 

 

 

For more information about these workshops, exhibits, classes and her artwork:

www.andreahuffman.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

 

 

Palm Beach Atlantic University features the artwork of Kathleen Denis‘ contemporary impressionistic paintings. This exquisite SOLO Exhibit, “Finding Joy” offers us a view of everyday occurrences that are often overlooked.  The public is invited to a free, Reception on Friday, October 8, 2021. Kathleen is one of the country’s top licensed artists, with her art appearing on hundreds of home décor and gift products. Her  artwork is collected internationally.  This exhibit is open NOW through November 15, 2021.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

” F I N D I N G          J O Y”

 

 

  A Solo Exhibit.     40 Paintings.     89 Days

 

 

 

 

Public Reception:

 

 

 

 

Friday,  October 8,  2021

 

 

 

 

6  –  8  pm

 

 

 

 

Palm Beach Atlantic University, Warren Building

 

 

 

 

300 Pembroke Place          W. Palm Beach, FL

 

 

 

 

 

This exhibit is available Now through November 15, 2021

 

 

 

 

Gallery Hours:

7 am – 8 pm

(call first to confirm times due to Covid)  

561-803-2425

 

 

 

 

Kathleen Denis at her easel

 

 

 

Kathleen Denis’ contemporary impressionistic style begins with a process in either plein air (outside) or in her studio, using mostly oils, reviewing and creating sketches and studies with many layers of paint.  She starts with realism and ends in creativity, with colorful brushstrokes and energetic movement, inviting the viewer to imagine being there.  

 

 

 

“Holding Onto Hope” by Kathleen Denis

 

 

She tells The Rickie Report, “My favorite piece in this Exhibit is  “Holding On To Hope”. It represents the isolation caused by society and our current pandemic during these times of unrest, yet the young lady is holding on to hope, depicted by a bright red flower.  Her face is unknown and hidden in darkness so that anyone can put themselves in her shoes.  

 

 

 

 

“Resting Place” by Kathleen Denis

 

 

 

Kathleen was born in Miami, grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, and spent much time in the Florida Keys and Bahamas, which greatly influenced her use of subject matter and colorful style.  Her love of art began at the age of four when taking art lessons from a fashion illustrator.  After graduating from University of Miami, with a BFA degree in Graphic Design, she continued her painting skills by studying from noted master artists.

 

 

 

“On The Bright Side” by Kathleen Denis

 

 

She began a lucrative career and has become one of the country’s top licensed artists!  Kathleen’s art appears on hundreds of home décor and gift products including wallpaper, kitchenware, bathroom collections and much more, sold through stores such as Bed, Bath and Beyond, HomeGoods, and Marshals.  Her art has been featured in articles in professional artist magazines and has a number of artworks have appeared in movies and tv series like Hawaii 5-O and Bloodline.  Her collectors include the producers of Titanic and Avatar, as well as known political figures.  Her original paintings can be found in Galleries, Exhibits, Plein Air Events and her website at www.kathleendenis.com.

 

 

 

 

 

“Three Dinghies” by Kathleen Denis

 

 

“Depicting sentiment through my paintings is of great importance”, Kathleen shares.  “Whether the subject matter is a timeworn cottage, a day at the beach or a sun-drenched garden, capturing the effect of light attracts me to every scene I paint. My current series of island life has been greatly influenced by growing up in South Florida, with visits to the Bahamas and Caribbean islands. with brightly painted buildings, colorful landscapes and turquoise waters. Painting chairs in many of my scenes suggests the need to take time out to rest, as I often hear, “I want to be there”.  

 

 

 

“Above and Beyond” by Kathleen Denis

 

 

 

As a faculty member at Lighthouse ArtCenter, Kathleen teaches classes and workshops there and at other art centers, in person and online.  She is a member of American Impressionist Society, National Oil and Acrylic Society, Oil Painters of America and an Official United States Coast Guard Artist.  In addition, Kathleen created a series called “A Scream For Silence” which uses elements in her paintings to reflect God’s Word bringing hope, restoration, and instruction to those in need.

 

 

 

 

 

Kathleen Denis offers demo on the beach Photo credit: Craig Houdeshell

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about this exhibit, classes, workshops, or her artwork:

Email:  kd@kathleendenis.com

 Website:  www.kathleendenis.com

 

 

 

 

 

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Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art buildings mat be temporarily closed, but it is committed to offering new ways to get people inspired, creating, and connecting through art. From the comfort of home, all ages can enjoy a variety of virtual exhibitions and live virtual classes. The virtual exhibitions are free to the public. The live virtual classes vary in price with proceeds used to pay instructors and continue the organization’s mission of connecting community through a vibrant school of art, unique exhibitions, and diverse special events.  The Rickie Report shares the details here.  Try something new and inspiring that you thought you never had time for!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

The 8 week long Radical Jewelry Makeover Project will culminate in an exhibition and sale of wearable creations from March 19 – April  24, 2020 at the Lighthouse ArtCenter.  Project partners include the Armory Art Center, Resource Depot, and professional jewelers from the regional community.  Enjoy the Third Thursday Opening Reception, which includes “Best Of The Clubs” Exhibition on Thursday, March 19! The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

 

Monday – Friday: 10 am – 4 pm   Saturday:  10 – 2

Regular Admission:   No charge for members, nonmembers $5

First Saturday of the month is free and open to the public

JOIN     US

3rd   Thursday   Opening   Reception

Best of the Clubs Art Exhibition

&

Radical Jewelry Makeover!

Thursday, March 19, 2020

5:30 – 7:30 pm

 

Radical Jewelry Makeover Exhibition:

The Radical Jewelry Makeover project culminates in an exhibition and sale of these wearable creations displayed at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery from March 19 – April 24, 2020.

Best of the Clubs Art Exhibition:

Exhibit runs March 19-29, 2020

This exhibition is generously sponsored by Peacock + Lewis Architects and Planners, LLC  ​

 

 

Radical    Jewelry    Makeover!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Those tangled chains, unmatched earrings and banged up bracelets sitting at the bottom of jewelry boxes around the South Florida area are exactly what jewelry artists participating in ​Radical Jewelry Makeover – South Florida ​want to get their creative hands on. Last Fall, RJM – South Florida had a call for donations of broken, unwanted, lost pieces of jewelry and the community definitely responded! They received 115 donations of jewelry for the students and artists to use as their raw materials for the made-over jewelry pieces that will be on display at the LAC gallery beginning March 19, 2020. Sales benefit student scholarships and the Ethical Metalsmiths’ efforts to educate and connect people with responsibly sourced materials.

 

 

RJM draws attention to the creativity and skills of local jewelry designers, reveals the stories behind their personal collections and encourages re-consideration of their habits of consumption. Currently, materials used in jewelry production are sourced from some of the poorest countries in the world, sacred lands and disputed territories. Often this sourcing comes at a great cost to the environment. At the Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta, RJM brings together volunteer “miners,” who dig out and donate their old jewelry, with volunteer jewelers and students, working together as refiners and designers to collaborate on an exhibition of re-made jewelry.

 

 

 

 

Erica Bello Heishi Bead Cameo

 

 

 

Did you know Titanium is mined in the State of Florida? Heavy minerals like Titanium have been mined in Florida since 1916.  Titanium can be found in the sand of many of the beaches that line our State and is used for a variety of things from paint and makeup to helicopters and spacecraft.  Today, the EPA estimates that hard rock mining is the most toxic industry in the United States. Additionally, Earthworks reports that an estimated 70% of the gold mined each year is used for jewelry, and that a single gold ring leaves more than 20 tons of mine waste.  Ethical Metalsmiths, an artist run non-profit organization seeks to galvanize mining reform efforts by staging an “alternative supply chain” and worked with the Lighthouse ArtCenter with the Armory Art Center and Resource Depot to bring their successful project, Radical Jewelry Makeover ​​to South Florida.

 

 

 

About Ethical Metalsmiths  is a non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage social change that values jewelry made with ethically sourced materials. They do this by educating people about irresponsible mining, promoting transparency in jewelry supply chains and highlighting the collective efforts of jewelers actively changing their practices. ​Ethical Metalsmiths’ vision is a world in which people can create and enjoy jewelry made with materials from responsible sources that protect and sustain the earth, its peoples and cultures.​​www.EthicalMetalsmiths.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best of the Clubs Art Exhibition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best of the Clubs 2019  by Carol Ellis  PGA  “Basking in Corfu”

 

 

Lighthouse ArtCenter presents the return of the Best of the Clubs Art Exhibition. This exciting installation showcases accomplished residents from many of our private communities from Palm Beach to Stuart.  These talented artists show their most current original art in a setting that cultivates cross-pollination of ideas, techniques, and creativity in our vibrant community.  It is a collection of diverse media which provide a well-crafted exhibition – sure to be one of the cultural highlights of the season.

www.LighthouseArts.org/Best-of-the-Clubs.html

 

Participating communities Include:

 

 

BallenIsles

Eastpointe Country Club

Frenchman’s Creek

Ibis Photography Club    

Ibis Country Club

Jonathan’s Landing Golf Club

Jupiter Hills Country Club

Loblolly

Lost Tree Village

The Loxahatchee Club

Mariner Sands Country Club

Mirasol

Old Marsh Country Club

PGA National Members’ Club

Turtle Creek

 

 

Best of the Clubs 2019   by   Judith Bettandorf   Mariner Sands   “Savannas”

 

 

 

 

 

The Lighthouse ArtCenter, a 501c(3) not-for-profit, was founded in 1964 by eight artists and Christopher Norton, son of the founders of the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach. In the last 56 years it has grown to include a gallery, school of art, gift shop, and art supply store. Supported by memberships, sponsors, and grants, the ArtCenter now serves over 20,000 guests, 2,500 students, 45 faculty members, 500 summer ArtCampers and a comprehensive outreach program to benefit underserved and disabled residents in the community.

 

Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery, 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida  33469

(561) 746-3201

Monday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm Saturday 10 am – 2 pm

Lighthouse ArtCenter School of Art and Art Supply Store, 395 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, Florida 33469

(561)748-8737 

Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm Saturday 9 am – 4 pm 

www.LighthouseArts.org

 

 

 

 

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This March, members of the community will have the opportunity to join 35 award-winning artists as they compete for over $15,000 in prizes and awards in The Lighthouse ArtCenter’s 7^th Annual Plein Air Festival. The Festival takes place from March 7 – 15, starting with a Kids’ Paint Out, Painting vintage cars, a Collectors’ Party, and Battle of the Brushes contest. The Rickie Report shares all of the details here. Get your calendars out for five full days of plein air!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday, March 7  – Sunday, March 15, 2020

 

 

 

 

Paintings displayed and for sale

at Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery

 

 

373 Tequesta Drive     Tequesta, FL 33469

 

 

 

 

 

Artists painting throughout Palm Beach

and

Martin counties

 

 

 

 Free to the public

 

 

 

Collectors’ Party

Friday, March 13, 2020

5-9 PM

$50*

*Ticket price may be used toward the purchase of a painting.

 

 

 

For all of the details and more information about the artists

 www.LighthouseArts.org or call 561-746-3101

 

 

Chris Kling at Hobe Sound Beach 2019 photo by Jennifer Chaparro

 

 

 

“Painting ‘en plein air’ is simply painting outdoors,” said Allie Snyder, the Plein Air Festival Coordinator for the ArtCenter. “The wet paintings are created from what the artist is looking at, and the paintings resonate with people because it reminds them of their favorite spots. It’s a snapshot of our area and a visual record of the history of this region.”

 

Manon Sander at Juno Beach Pier photo by Craig Houdeshell

 

 

 

The Festival incorporates five days of outdoor painting in various locations throughout Palm Beach and Martin counties, during which locals, visitors and art collectors can watch and interact with these world-renowned national artists, view the art at the gallery and have the opportunity to purchase these original wet paintings as they are created.

 

 

Lon Brauer Painting at Sunrise 2019 photo by Craig Houdeshell

 

 

 

 

The festival will officially begin March 7th and run through March 15^th with plenty of opportunities to view and purchase the fresh paintings.  There will be a series of events, workshops and demonstrations by juried artists during the festival.

 

 

SCHEDULE:

 

• Saturday March 7^th a Kids’ Paint Out will take place from 10 am – Noon at Constitution Park in Tequesta (free but registration required).
• Saturday March 7^th Teen Master Class, 1 – 3 pm  at the School of Art on Seabrook Road
• Paint Out 9 – 2 pm (formerly known as the Quick Draw) challenge on Sunday, March 8^th at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens Flagler Park in West Palm Beach.
• Monday – Friday, March 9 – 13 Five-day-long Festival Paint Out with juried artists at locations throughout Palm Beach and Martin counties
• Monday – Thursday, March 1 – 12  Demos by juried artists at specific times and locations.
• Wednesday, March 11 5:30 – 7:30 pm Artist Meet & Greet reception at the ArtCenter Gallery.
• Friday, March 13 from 5 – 9 pm Collectors Party and Sale where the paintings produced throughout the five days will be judged and awarded. This is the first chance to purchase the award-winning paintings. 
• Saturday, March 14  1 – 3 pm “Battle of the Brushes.” Watch three teams of five artists create paintings together.
• Sunday, March 15 (Time TBD) Painting vintage cars on display at the ArtCenter Gallery.
• Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15 the Gallery is open to view and purchase the full exhibition of plein air paintings.

 

“We are fortunate to have such talented artists painting here in Palm Beach and Martin counties,” says Executive Director Nancy Politsch. “We are always excited to learn where these remarkable artists choose to paint in our area and how they interpret and create what we look at every day.”

The Gallery will be open free of charge to the public throughout the week of the Festival. The Collectors’ Party on Friday, March 13^th, is a ticketed event where the guests will get the first choice of the paintings that the artists have reserved for judging in the contest. Tickets are $50 which includes talking one-on-one with the artists and a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception. The cost of the tickets can be used toward the purchase of a painting during the evening.

The Battle of the Brushes will take place on Saturday, March 14^th from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Gallery. Three teams of five juried artists will each have 15 minutes to paint on the same canvas, creating a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that will be available for purchase. It is captivating to watch the individual creative styles of the artists as they interpret the image onto canvas. 

The Festival has grown in the past six years into one of the premier gatherings in the country. Artists from around the country are excited to participate in the contest, with over 130 applying this past year for the 35 juried spots. 

 

 

 

Tara Will 2019 photo by Craig Houdeshell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lighthouse ArtCenter, a 501c(3) not-for-profit, was founded in 1964 by eight artists and Christopher Norton, son of the founders of the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach. In the last 56 years it has grown to include a gallery, school of art, gift shop, and art supply store. Supported by memberships, sponsors, and grants, the ArtCenter now serves over 20,000 guests, 2,500 students, 45 faculty members, 500 summer ArtCampers and a comprehensive outreach program to benefit underserved and disabled residents in the community.

 

Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery, 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida  33469

(561) 746-3201

Monday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm Saturday 10 am – 2 pm

Lighthouse ArtCenter School of Art and Art Supply Store, 395 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, Florida 33469

(561)748-8737 

Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm Saturday 9 am – 4 pm  

www.LighthouseArts.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

Back by popular demand, Jason and Nicole Newsted bring their affinity for the arts to the Lighthouse ArtCenter through various art forms: painting, drawing, glassworks and music. The couple’s Peace + Love 2020 Exhibition opens fittingly on Valentine’s Day with an Opening Reception on Friday, February 14. Two special musical performances will benefit the ArtCenter’s ‘Raising the Roof’ Capital Campaign on February 15 & 29. (At press time, the February 15 performance is sold out – GET YOUR TICKETS for February 29).  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lighthouse ArtCenter Announces:

 

 

Jason and Nicole Newsted’s

Peace + Love   2020   Art   Exhibition

 

 

 

 

This Exhibit is available February 14 – March 4, 2020

 

 

 

Jason and Nicole Newsted (photo by Gail V Haines)

 

 

Grammy-Winning Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Famer Jason Newsted ‘Rocks the Roof’ with Art and Music at the Lighthouse ArtCenter.  A special performance benefit the ArtCenter’s ‘Raising the Roof’ Capital Campaign on  Saturday, February 29.

 

 

Jason Newsted and The Chophouse Band

 

 

Acoustic Performance

by Jason Newsted and Friends

 

 

Saturday, February  29

6:30  – 8:30 pm

 

Lighthouse ArtCenter 

 373 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida  33469

 

 

Proceeds benefit the ‘Raising the Roof’ Capital Campaign to add a much needed 2nd floor and 5additional classrooms to the gallery building.

Tickets are $10 per person

Purchase Tickets:  https://www.lighthousearts.org/peace-and-love-2020

 

 

“Pink Sweetheart” by Nicole Newsted

 

 

 

Painting by Jason Newsted

 

 

Peace + Love 2020 will exhibit the talented Nicole Newsted’s brightly colored and whimsical paintings, filling three of the galleries with her brilliant work. Legendary rock musician and multi-media artist Jason Newsted will show large and small-scale works in the main gallery. The Chophouse Band, led by Newsted on guitar and lead vocal, will perform original and classic Americana selections. In this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition, guests will enjoy Newsted’s adventurous musical stylings surrounded by the couple’s art.

 

 

 

 

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986