Wellington Art Society Annual Scholarship Awards And Installation

 

 ANNUAL     SCHOLARSHIP    AWARDS  &   INSTALLATION

Tuesday, June 9th @ 1:00 pm

 

 

Wellington  Community  Center

12150 Forest Hill Blvd.   Wellington, FL

 

All events open to members and non-members

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Final Meeting Of The Season With Wellington Art Society Tonight Is Open To Non-Members

 

The Public Is Invited To

 

Wellington Art Society Final Season Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

5:30 pm   –   7:45  pm

 

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Open Call To All Artists For “Full Sun” Exhibit At Wellington Community Center As Wellington Art Society Support The Local Arts Scene, Scholarships, Art Outreach/ Kids With Cancer

Step into the heat as the Wellington Art Society announces a CALL TO ALL  ARTISTS for a summer exhibit, ‘FULL SUN’ at the Wellington Community Center to benefit Scholarships, Art Education and Arts Outreach/Kids With Cancer.  2D and 3D Bold, bright works of art will be accepted EXCEPT for glass, giclees and AI Generated work. Open to Non-Members and Members of all backgrounds and experience! Deadline is May 9, 2026. Cash Prizes and ALL ARTISTS will be promoted through social media and press outreach! Exhibit: May 19 to August 11, 2026. The Rickie Report shares the details and cannot wait to see the entries! 

 

 

 

 

 Wellington Art Society President Hermi Zumbado tells The Rickie Report, “We’re looking for work that radiates color, intensity, warmth, energy, growth, light, heat, joy, tension, anything that thrives

under the sun. Artists are encouraged to interpret their own style and medium, including painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and digital art”.

 

Submission Guidelines

 

 

 Open to artists of all backgrounds and experience levels

Entry Fee: $15 members, $20 non-members

Mediums Accepted: All visual art forms 2D – 3D (no glass objects) Original works only; no giclées or AI work allowed

Number of Submissions: Up to [3] pieces per artist

All pieces accepted must be for sale as a portion [20%] of proceeds to benefit the Wellington Art Society with our annual Scholarship Support, Art Education, and Art Outreach/Kids Cancer Foundation.

Submission: All images to be submitted digitally.

 

 

 

For more details and to enter the Call For Artists:

https://wellingtonartsociety.org/exhibitions

Exhibit Dates: May 19 to August 11, 2026

 

 

 Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest

Hill Blvd. Wellington, Fla. 33414

 

 

Submission Deadline: May 9, 2026

Drop off Date: May 15, 2026, from 3 pm to 5 pm

 

 

 

FREE  Opening Reception: June 23, 2026,     5 pm to 7 pm

Wellington Community Center 12150 Forest Blvd. Wellington, FL.

Pick up Date: August 11, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

 

 

If you need any help with the application, contact Hermi Zumbado at presidentofwas@gmail.com

 

 

 

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The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization in its 43rd 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 our website at www.wasflorida.org or www.wellingtonartsociety.org

 

 

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Ayesha Delorenzo Discusses “Beyond The Reference: The Technical And Emotional Journey To Realism” At Wellington Art Society April 14 Meeting. The Public Is Welcome

Wellington Art Society presents Ayesha Delorenzo at the April 14, 2026 meeting.  An award winning artist who has garnered international attention, Ayesha will speak about “Beyond the Reference: The Technical and Emotional Journey to Realism”. There will be a Meet & Greet plus a raffle at the Wellington Community Center. In conjunction with this event, the public is invited to view the “Art for Memory” exhibit at the Wellington Community Center and Wellington Village Hall open NOW through May 19, 2026.  The Rickie Report shares the details for this event! 

 

 

 

The Public Is Invited To

 

Wellington Art Society Meeting

 

 

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

5:30 pm   –   7:45  pm

 

 

Wellington  Community  Center

12150 Forest Hill Blvd.   Wellington, FL

 

PRESENTING:  

 

AYESHA         DELORENZO

 

 

“Mackerel Sky” by Ayesha Delorenzo

 

 

 

“Beyond the Reference: The Technical and Emotional Journey to Realism”

 

 

For Ayesha, realism isn’t a goal to be captured—it’s a form that materializes from abstraction. She begins in a state of pure chaos, using a raw, formless foundation of color rather than a reference photo to dictate the composition. This expansion from a messy, abstract start into a structured reality requires a unique blend of technical mastery and emotional grit.  As she navigates the inevitable “ugly phases,” Ayesha shares the specific color recipes and the brushes she uses to coax order out of the initial disaster. You’ll see exactly how her internal vision takes shape, sharpening from a blur of pigment into a lifelike masterpiece. It is a masterclass in trusting the process, showing that true realism is born when you have the courage to start with nothing but a mess.

 

 

“Crosswise” by Ayesha Delorenzo

 

 

 

Ayesha DeLorenzo, known for her evocative oil paintings of Florida’s seascapes, captures the raw energy and beauty of nature. Her work invites viewers to immerse themselves in the vibrant colors and dynamic textures of the natural world, offering a visceral connection to the landscapes she paints. DeLorenzo’s compositions are more than just representations—they are an emotional experience.

 

 

“Receding Storm” by Ayesha Delorenzo

 

Ayesha DeLorenzo, based in Wellington, Florida, has established her creative sanctuary at home where she has lived for over a decade since relocating from Virginia. Beginning as a photographer and digital artist, Ayesha’s artistic journey led her towards painting in oils, which she finds a more expressive and powerful medium for capturing her experiences as an observer of nature’s beauty. She utilizes her own photographs as the foundation for her compositions, focusing primarily on seascapes. For more information:

www.ayeshadelorenzo.com

Instagram: ayeshadelorenzoart

 

 

The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization in its 43rd 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 our website at www.wasflorida.org or www.wellingtonartsociety.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

 

 

Ayesha Delorenzo Discusses “Beyond The Reference: The Technical And Emotional Journey To Realism” At Wellington Art Society Tonight. The Public Is Welcome

 

The Public Is Invited To

 

Wellington Art Society Meeting

 

 

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

5:30 pm   –   7:45  pm

 

 

Wellington  Community  Center

12150 Forest Hill Blvd.   Wellington, FL

 

PRESENTING:  

 

AYESHA         DELORENZO

 

 

“Mackerel Sky” by Ayesha Delorenzo

 

 

 

“Beyond the Reference: The Technical and Emotional Journey to Realism”

 

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Wellington Art Society Announces Special Call To Member Artists For Earth Day 2026. If You’re Not A Member Yet, This Is A Great Time To Join

Wellington Art Society announces a special Call to Member Artists!  “Love Our Earth” will be exhibited at the District in the Mall at Wellington Green April 21- 26, 2026. 2D and 3D artworks are welcome and they are offering cash prizes!  If you are NOT a member yet – this is the perfect time to join!  Applications are due April 10, 2026. The Rickie Report shares the details here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Wellington Art Society Presents A Signature Community Event Open To The Public On Tuesday, March 10 Offering An Interactive Program With Dr. James E Galvin Founding Director Of Lewy Body Dementia Research Center

Wellington Art Society presents a Signature Community event Open to the Public on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 focused on “Art For Memory” with Dr. James E Galvin, Founding Director and Principal Investigator of the Lewy Body Dementia Research Center of Excellence of the Comprehensive Center for Brain Health/University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.  This interactive program will explore Mindfulness, Creativity and Arts Engagement to strengthen brain health and overall well-being. You must RSVP and there is a suggested donation of $15 per person. All donations are tax deductible.  In conjunction with this event, the public is invited to view the “Art for Memory” exhibit at the Wellington Community Center and Wellington Village Hall open NOW through May 19, 2026.  The Rickie Report shares the details for this innovative event! 

 

 

 

 

 

The Public Is Invited To

 

Wellington Art Society Meeting

 

 

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

 

5:30 pm   –   7:45  pm

 

Wellington  Community  Center

 

12150 Forest Hill Blvd.   Wellington, FL

 

 

PRESENTING:  

 

 

 

 

 

REGISTER      HERE

 

 

The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization in its 43rd 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 our website at www.wasflorida.org or www.wellingtonartsociety.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

 

 

Wellington Art Society Presents A Signature Community Event Open To The Public Offering An Interactive Program With Dr. James E Galvin Founding Director Of Lewy Body Dementia Research Center

 

The Public Is Invited To

 

Wellington Art Society Meeting

 

 

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

 

5:30 pm   –   7:45  pm

 

Wellington  Community  Center

 

12150 Forest Hill Blvd.   Wellington, FL

 

 

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Wellington Art Society Features Renown Art Jurist And Art Advocate Paul Fisher At The February 10th Monthly Meeting And Announces A Solo Exhibition By Artist Dinah Mirson, “FERNANDO – LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE” With An Opening Reception On Tuesday, February 24.

Wellington Art Society features Paul Fisher to speak at their February 10th monthly meeting. Paul is the Founder and CEO of Juried Art Services, the premier service of its kind to manage the call to artists, application, jurying, and notification processes for museums and art organizations.  There will be a Meet & Greet plus a raffle at the Wellington Community Center.  WAS announces its newest Free Public Reception on Tuesday, February 24 featuring Dinah Mirson‘s SOLO exhibit, “FERNANDO – LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE!” The exhibition is open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm on weekdays at the Wellington City Hall galleries. Both are located at 12300 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414.   The Rickie Report shares all of the details and some sneak peeks! All Events are free and open to the public!

 

 

 

 

The Public Is Invited To

 

Wellington Art Society Meeting

 

 

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

5:30 pm   –   7:45  pm

 

Wellington  Community  Center

 

12150 Forest Hill Blvd.   Wellington, FL

 

 

PRESENTING:  

 

PAUL    FISHER

 

 


 

 

Paul Fisher is the Founder and CEO of Juried Art Services, the premier service of its kind to manage the call to artists, application, jurying, and notification processes for museums and art organizations. Amongst the hundreds of clients using Fisher’s patented technology are the Smithsonian, Disney, Philadelphia Museum, Oil Painters of America, and Harvard. Fisher is devoted to wildlife and the environment and is on the Advisory Boards or panels of the Gorilla Foundation, the Arthur Marshall Foundation for the Everglades, the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation and the Macaw Recovery Network. He has also served as Mayoral Appointee on the Cultural Affairs Commission in West Palm Beach and is a voting member of the Public Art Commission for Palm Beach County.  Fisher is a long time martial arts practitioner and founder of the Palm Beach Bujinkan Dojo where he is the chief instructor since 1990. He travels to Japan regularly for training, over 30 times so far. He is the senior ranked practitioner in South Florida. He is also a yoga practitioner and long-time vegetarian. His beautiful and talented wife Irina is a successful artist that makes hand painted silk garments and paintings.

 

 

For more about our featured speaker, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/JuriedArtServices, https://juriedartservices.com/

 

 

 

Wellington Art Society Announces

 

 

Art Reception and Sale:

 

 

Dinah  Mirson’s  Solo  Show

 

 

 

FERNANDO  –  LIVE,  LAUGH,  LOVE!

 

 

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

5 – 7 pm

 

 

Wellington Village Hall

 

 

12300 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414

 

 

The show runs February 3 to April 7, 2026

 

 

 

“Fernando Uncensored” by Dinah Mirson

 

 

Dinah Mirson, an extraordinarily talented artist with a style steeped in mid-century pop art.


“Color Me Happy” by Dinah Mirson

 

 

You will also meet her muse, Fernando, while she shows you the world through the evocative eyes of a dog.

 

 

 

“Fernando: Jungleland” by Dinah Mirson

 

 

For more about Dinah Mirson, please visit her website at https://thatsfernando.com.

 

 

 

 

The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization in its 43rd 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 our website at www.wasflorida.org or www.wellingtonartsociety.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

 

Wellington Art Society Presents A Solo Exhibition By Artist Dinah Mirson, “FERNANDO – LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE” With An Opening Reception Tonight

Wellington Art Society Announces

Art Reception and Sale:

 

 

Dinah  Mirson’s  Solo  Show

 

 

FERNANDO  –  LIVE,  LAUGH,  LOVE!

 

 

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

5 – 7 pm

 

Wellington Village Hall

 

 

12300 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414

 

 

The show runs February 3 to April 7, 2026

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