The Sallie & Berton Korman Gallery at the Center for Creative Education presents “Florida: Faces & Places”. The Opening Reception on Friday, July 26 includes a special film presentation, “Florida: Where I’m From”.  This photography exhibit focuses on how local, Florida residents spend each day of their lives.  While a global view relates Florida to beaches, theme parks, and other sunshine baked tourist destinations, these photographs explain what life is truly like for Florida locals.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Empowering Students to Grow Academically, Creatively and Socially Through Arts-Based Education

425 24th Street    West Palm Beach, FL 33407
T: (561) 805-9927       cceflorida.org

 

 

The Sallie & Berton Korman Gallery at Center for Creative Education

 

PRESENTS:

 

 

Florida  :   Faces   &   Places

 

 

 

 

Public Reception: Friday, July 26

 6:00 – 8:30 PM

$10 Entry to support the charitable mission of Center for Creative Education.  Light Bites and Drinks to be served

The public is also invited to view a special student-made documentary ‘Florida: Where I’m From’ in the Hilton Theater at CCE this same evening.  All in conjunction with Northwood Village’s ArtNight Out!

 

 

Special exhibition support by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County

 

 

Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Exhibition is open to the public at no charge during regular gallery hours.

 

 

Lake Worth Street Painting Festival photo by Adriano Ficarelli

 

 

 

 

This exhibition is focused on how local, Florida residents spend each day of their lives. A global view of Florida from outside of the state often relates to Beaches, Disney World, and other sunshine baked tourist destinations. This exhibition is an opportunity to explain what life is truly like for Florida locals, day in and day out through photography.

 

 

 

 

Featuring photography by:

 

 

Bruce Bain

Kristin Beck

Melanie Cruz

Gabriella Duran

Adriano Ficarelli

Heidi Hess

Sharon Kaliner

Kalimba Love

Daniel Pichney

Don Schwartz

Anita Seltzer

Ronald Steiner

Sally Stone

Special exhibition support by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Gallery at Center for Creative Education
425 24th Street    West Palm Beach, FL 33406
561-805-9927

For more information about this event, classes, workshops or upcoming exhibits:

Jonathon Ortiz-Smykla, Gallery and Marketing Manager

JonathonO@cceflorida.org

State Issued Photo ID Required for Visit
T: (561) 805-9927 ext. 106   F: (561) 805-9929
W: cceflorida.org 

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The Gallery at Center for Creative Education presents “Picture Perception : A Student Exhibition” featuring works by A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts Photography Students, Isabel Saad and Lot23 Student Artworks. The exhibition was curated by Guest Curator, Bruce Helander.  The Public is invited to the Opening Reception on May 6th.  The Exhibit continues through May 27th.  The Rickie Report shares some sneak peeks and urges you to see these amazing images!

 

425 24th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
t (561) 805 9927    f (561) 805 9929
www.cceflorida.org

 

 

PRESENTS:

“Picture Perception : A Student Exhibition”

Opening Reception:

Saturday, May 6th
6:00 – 8:30pm

$10 Entry to support the charitable mission of the Center for Creative Education

Exhibition runs from May 6 to May 27

Exhibition is free and open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays – 10:00AM to 5:00PM.

 

 

 

Mission:

The Center for Creative Education’s mission is to empower our students to grow academically, creatively and socially through arts-based education.

 

“Nikk” by Isabel Saad

 

Vision:

CCE envisions a world where each child has the opportunity to learn and grow in the way that meets their needs, and allows them to reach their full potential as citizens and contributors to society.

 

“Untitled” by Bethany Stinnett

 

History:

In the early 1990’s a group of leaders at the Cultural Council of Palm Beach became concerned about the trend to cut back on arts education in schools. Visual arts, dance and music programs were being slashed to balance budgets. The Council commissioned a study, funded in part by the MacArthur Foundation and the Chastain Charitable Foundation, to find a way to help fill the void.

 

“Untitled” by Sarah Sherman

 

In 1994 that county-wide study led to the creation of the nonprofit, Center for Creative Education. Its mission was to train teachers how to bring the arts back into schools, by integrating art into other classroom studies. This “Arts Integration” is still the basis for what we do today. For more than two decades CCE has been partnering with schools and after-school sites in Palm Beach County to provide quality, creative educational opportunities, using the arts as the foundation.

 

“Shoes” by Isabel Saad

 

 

The Center:

Surprisingly, the Center for Creative Education’s first office was an un-used exam room at Good Samaritan Hospital. These creative accommodations were courtesy of the chairman of the committee that created CCE, Dr. Robert Brodner, a neurosurgeon who practices at the hospital.

Today, thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have our own beautiful Center in Northwood Village in West Palm Beach. The building was a roller rink back in the 1950’s and 60’s, so it is once again a place to delight children! The Center features an art gallery, classrooms, meeting rooms and is home to our administrative offices. Construction is currently underway on two art studios

 

“Untitled” by Sam Sturznickel 

 

 

 

For more information about this exhibit, classes, workshops or other events at CCE please contact:

Jonathon Ortiz-Smykla, Gallery and Marketing Manager
Center for Creative Education

425 24th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
t (561) 805 9927 ext. 160    f (561) 805 9929
www.cceflorida.org

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40+ Artists will exhibit a full range of artwork mediums in this third installment of ‘Collaborations and Mixed Media’ charitable art exhibition. The Opening Night Extravaganza!  is set for Saturday, March 18, 2017.  Collaborative works will be highlighted and will show alongside paintings, photography, sculptures, watercolor, and works of mixed media. The Rickie Report shares some sneak peeks and all the details here.  The Exhibition continues through April 22nd.

 

 

 

425 24th Street   W.Palm Beach, FL 33407

 

 

 

P R E S E N T S :

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opening Night Extravaganza!

Saturday, March 18, 2017

 6:00 – 8:30 pm

$10.00 Entry

(Support the charitable mission of the Center for Creative Education)

Live Art!

Car Show!

DJ Cole Rippe!

Tito’s and Whole Foods!

Featuring Dudali by Béju!

 

 

 

Special Event Poster by Globe Posters (Baltimore, MD) and the MICA Collection.
http://globeatmica.com/

“Globe promoted the people’s entertainment, including vaudeville, burlesque, movies, circus and carnival acts, and found its groove in the 1960s with posters for top R&B and rock acts like Mavis Staples, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye and the Beach Boys. Tina Turner called in her own orders. James Brown marked decades of his career with Globe. From Benny Goodman to Jimi Hendrix, from the Temptations to Two Live Crew, Globe Poster printed for hundreds of top music acts…”

– Poster will be available for sale on Opening Night, March 18. Limited Edition print!

 

3D sculpture by Bonnie Goldstein

‘Collaborations and Mixed Media’ runs March 18 to April 22, 2017.
Exhibition is free and open to the public during regular gallery hours:
Tuesday through Saturday – 10am to 5pm.

 

One of A Kind Art by Sandi Pfeifer

 

Artists exhibiting will be from in and around Palm Beach County.  40% of artwork sales to directly benefit the charitable mission of the Center for Creative Education (CCE). CCE’s charitable mission is to empower our students to grow academically, creatively and socially through arts-based education.

 

Handmade Jewelry by Elizabeth Ludviks

 

Opening Night Sponsors and Partners include:
Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Ferrari Club of America – Palm Beach Chapter, Ferrari of Palm Beach, Whole Foods Market, DJ Cole Rippe, West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, OMYoga, Northwood Village MainStreet, Table 427, Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, Discover The Palm Beaches, Palm Beach County, and Dudali by Béju.

 

 

Mixed Media Art by Joanne Urban and Bonnie Bruner 

 

 

 

For More Information:

Contact: Jonathon Ortiz-Smykla, The Gallery at CCE Manager
jonathono@cceflorida.org | 561-805-9927 | cceflorida.org
425 24th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

 

 

 

 

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Tomorrow night, Art lovers will get a double dose of creativity as the Art Night Out event in Northwood Village hosts an Artists’ Open House in the area’s Industrial District!  The Northwood Industrial District, located just a few blocks west of Northwood Village, consists of large warehouses that are working studios for several prominent local artists. Trolleys will shuttle guests from Art Night Out on the corner of Northwood Road and Broadway to the artists’ studios tour. Art Night Out will take place Friday, April 29, 2016, on Northwood Road in West Palm Beach. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks so you can enjoy tomorrow evenings events!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Northwood Village Hosts

Artist Open Studios Tour

during monthly ART NIGHT OUT event

 

Friday, April 29th

6 – 9 pm

 

Free Event!  Trolly Shuttles!  Free Parking!

 

 

 

 

 

There is free street parking located throughout Northwood Village. Guests can also take the blue line trolley from the West Palm Beach Mandel Public Library or Palm Beach Outlets until 10:00 p.m

 

 

Experience One-Of -A- Kind Shopping!

 

 

Nickie Hennevelt at Hennevelt’s Gallery & Gifts 

 

 

 

Watch Artists At Work

 

Meet The Northwood Industrial District Artists

Opening their studios to the public:

 

 

“Empty Red Chair” by David Teal

Dave Teal, a figurative artist is a long-time resident of Old Northwood.

 

“Witness Me” by Elizabeth Hutchinson

 

 

Elizabeth Hutchinson, an instinctive artist, works out problems and conversations on canvas.

Painting by Jason Martinez

Jason Martinez paints spiritually iconic images using acrylic.

 

Sculpture by James Sagui

James Sagui is a professional woodworker, sculptor and furniture designer/maker.

Abstract Painting by Liz Ghitta Segall

Liz Ghitta Segall, a painter since childhood, is known for her abstract expressionist work.

 

 

“Bridge Crosser” by Sam Perry

Sam Perry, a noted artist, grew up in Northwood and focuses on abstract and the human figure.

 

 

“Blue Dress” by Terre Rybovich

Terre Rybovich, an artist born and raised in old Northwood, is known for her unconventional charcoal drawings.

 

 

 

 

 

“The Northwood Industrial District studios tour is a wonderful opportunity for art enthusiasts to not only meet some of our notable local artists but to also see how they work,” said Jon Ward, West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Executive Director. “The artist colony and working artists from the area have come together to showcase what the community has to offer.”

 

 

 

Guests at the Northwood Village Art Night Out can enjoy local art and craft vendors from all over South Florida, shopping at the unique boutiques and galleries open late, live street-side artists and musicians, along with special features throughout the year like the Industrial District open studios tour. Residents and visitors looking for something out of the ordinary can experience an inspired evening in Northwood Village with impressive restaurants, distinctive shopping, and array of art in a laid back and hip atmosphere.

 

 

For more information about Northwood Village or Art Night Out, visit www.northwoodvillage.com

Or call 561.822.1550

For details.

 

 

About the West Palm Beach

Community Redevelopment Agency:

Nationally recognized as one of the most innovative CRAs in the country, the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) sets the standard for redevelopment through award – winning marketing and branding campaigns, events and attractive business incentive programs. The mission of the CRA is to enhance the viability, long‐term stability and the overall economic health of the Downtown City Center and Northwood Pleasant City districts, the core of the City of West Palm Beach. For more about the Community Redevelopment Agency, visit wpb.org/cra

 

 

 

 

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Northwood Village announces “ArtNight Out” starting Friday, February 26, 2016. The event will take place the last Friday of each month from 6pm – 9pm and promises FUN for all!  Enjoy the original art, the hand made crafts, live music and of course, all of the galleries, shops and restaurants Northwood Village has to offer! The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks!

 

 

 

Enjoy the Creative Lifestyle of

Northwood Village!

 

 

Join us in a new beginning with the

Northwood Village ArtNight Out

Starts Monthly:   Feb. 26, 2016  

6 – 9 pm

 

Art & Craft Vendors!

Live Music!

Northwood Merchants OPEN for shopping!

Northwood restaurants OPEN for dining!

Win original works of Art or Craft items.

Handmade Decorative Tiles by Sarita & Marissa Neun

When you shop with a Northwood Village Merchant on the last Friday each month and spend $5 or more, bring your receipt to the information table and you’ll be entered in a drawing to receive a small surprise from one of our amazing vendors!

 

 

Artwork by Robin Carr

 

Art and craft vendors  (as of press time):

Aliece Bristol
Behind The Sangria: www.behindthesangria.com
Bruce Bain: www.brucebain.com
Kenny Ruiz “MagChop”: www.MagChop.com
Lawrence Jean-Louis: www.beyouteous.etsy.com
Linda Callison
Lynda Zaleski: www.lyndazee.wix.com/ivine-design
Mark Allen: www.Propermentalattitude.com
Melanie Valentine Photography: www.facebook.com/MelanieValentinePhotography/?ref=hl
Robert Mayes: www.popartpalmbeaches.com
Robin Carr: www.facebook.com/RobinCarrArt/
Sarita & Marissa Neun: www.artisadesigns.weebly.com
Shelley Costantino: www.tortoisetreasures.com
TALIZMANI (Pamela Shapiro / Jeffrey Aufiero): www.talizmani.com
Tammy Frand: www.tammysgreat4gifts.com
Vernice Knight: www.thesheabutterpeople.com

 

 

Hand Made Accessories by Aliece Bristol

 

 

Music Line up for Feb. 26, 2016:

Jason Hanley: www.soundproofproductions.net
Joey George: www.facebook.com/JoeyGeorgeWPB/?fref=ts
Mag Ic Man: www.facebook.com/KiddMagicEnt?fref=ts

 

 

WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

 

If you are and artist you can apply to be a vendor by clicking this link:
http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/O6Scq0aXDfBt5m

 

Are you a local musician and want to entertain the folks at a future

Northwood ArtNight Out?

Contact Daniel via email: audioplayground@gmail.com

 

See you in Northwood Village!

 

 

Mark Your Calendars: 

Northwood Village Art Night Out Dates 2016

 

 

February 26, 2016
March 25, 2016
April 29, 2016
May 27, 2016
June 24, 2016
July 29, 2016
August 26, 2016
September 30, 2016
October 28, 2016
November 25, 2016
December 30, 2016

 

 

Sponsored by the Merchant’s Association of Northwood Village and West Palm Beach CRA

 

 

 

Contact for more information Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm the City of West Palm Beach Marketing Associate Community Redevelopment Agency: Email: cra@wpb.org Phone: (561)-822-1554 

Monday – Friday 6pm – 10pm or Saturday and Sundays 11am – 10pm Contract information: Nickie Hennevelt Email: NorthwoodArtNightOut@gmail.com Phone: 561-215-1634

 

 

 

 

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Northwood Village ART Night Out will be every Last Friday of each month will be extra special with live music in the Village. Sponsored by the Merchant’s Association of Northwood Village and the West Palm Beach CRA.  Art and Craft Vendors are welcome on the last Friday night monthly from 6pm – 9pm in Northwood Village, located one mile north of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. on Northwood Road, 24th, and 25th Streets between N. Dixie Hwy and Broadway.  The Rickie Report shares the details and urges you to APPLY NOW!

 

 

 

NORTHWOOD VILLAGE

ART & CRAFT VENDORS WELCOME!

 

 

 

Starting Friday, Feb. 26, 2016

 

 

Northwood Village Art Night Out Dates 2016:

February 26, 2016
March 25, 2016
April 29, 2016
May 27, 2016
June 24, 2016
July 29, 2016
August 26, 2016
September 30, 2016
October 28, 2016
November 25, 2016
December 30, 2016

 

 

All vendors must be approved by the Northwood Merchant Committee. The artwork must be an originally created and produced product of the displaying vendor. Items such as Mary Kay, Avon, or diet products are NOT permitted or Buy/sell resale vendors are STRICTLY prohibited.

 

 

How to Apply:

Deadline to apply will be the 15th of each month.

Online Application Form:
http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/O6Scq0aXDfBt5m

 

 

• Applicants must submit a minimum of three photos of work or products they intend to exhibit.

 

• Digital photos, as well as the online application, are accepted online only all Vendor terms and agreements are on the online application.

 

• Applications received by Tuesday will be notified of acceptance status before Friday of the same week.

 

• After approval you will receive an official vendor booth sign that will need to be visible at your booth each time you set up. Vendors are limited to approximately 10’ of street/sidewalk space to display their work. All vendors must provide their own means to display their products such as tables, tablecloth, chairs, and lighting. Limited area available for tents. Setup material have to be sturdy enough to withstand crowds, winds, and other weather conditions.

 

 

• All vendor booth set up locations will be on sidewalks. The streets will not be closed off for traffic unless there is a major event planned and funding is in place to close the street.

 

 

• All vendors are required to be registered and approved to set up in Northwood Village.

 

 

• This event is currently FREE to approved vendors (subject to change with advance notice). However, to make our visitors happy and have them talk to their friends about our event, we require every vendor to donate a small item or gift certificate to be given away for prizes to shoppers in Northwood Village (item or gift certificate not to exceed $10.00 value). Gift certificates can have your name on it so you will have the opportunity to sell more to the lucky winner.

 

 

• In order to attract as many visitors as we can we encourage all vendors to invite their followers and let them know that you will be set up in charming Northwood Village. A media kit for your use will be emailed to you so you can share on your websites, newsletters and social media. The more everyone shares the more business you and others may get. Research shows that word of mouth is the best form of advertisement so talk about it and spread the word!

 

• Contact for more information Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm the City of West Palm Beach Marketing Associate Community Redevelopment Agency: Email: cra@wpb.org Phone: (561)-822-1554

 

 

Monday – Friday 6pm – 10pm or Saturday and Sundays 11am – 10pm Contract information: Nickie Hennevelt 561-215-1634 NorthwoodArtWalk@gmail.com
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Nickie & Freddy Hennevelt

Co-Owners
Hennevelt’s Gallery & Gifts on the Go
Tel: 561 506 4108
www.hennevelts.com

Co-founders of the ArtX Artwalk
Details: www.NorthwoodArtWalk.com

Nickie and Freddy’s Photography Website:
www.NWSPictures.com

nhdesign4u
www.hennevelts.com/nhdesign4u.html

ArtSynergy Co-founders / District Leaders
http://artsynergypbc.com/

 

Nickie’s full time employment: West Palm Beach Library Foundation
Supporting the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach
http://www.wpblf.org/

 

 

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The Marjorie S. Fisher Gallery at Center for Creative Education collaborates with ArtSynergy ARTWORK 2016.  The Gallery presents ‘Mixing It Up,’ an All-Media Group Exhibition. The public is invited to a Reception on Friday, January 22nd evening- $10 Entry Donation.  This event takes place in conjunction with ArtSynergy, ArtPalmBeach and the Northwood ArtX ArtWalks.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks!

 

 

 

425 24th St.  West Palm Beach, FL 33407

 

You Are Invited:

 

“Mixing It Up”

An All Media Exhibition 

Reception:

Friday, January 22

6 -8 pm

Entry Donation $10.

 

 

Exhibition runs through January 30th and is FREE during regular Gallery Hours:

Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 5pm

 

 

 

 

Fine Art Photography by Greg Matthews

 

 

 

The Marjorie S. Fisher Gallery at Center for Creative Education collaborates with ArtSynergyARTWEEK2016, presenting ‘Mixing It Up,’ an All-Media Group Exhibition. The public is invited to a Reception on Friday, January 22nd (6pm to 8:30pm) – $10 Entry Donation.The Exhibit is Sponsored by Civil Society Brewing, ArtJazz Argentine Restaurant, and the West Palm Beach CRA. In conjunction with ArtSynergy, ArtPalmBeach and the Northwood ArtX ArtWalks.

 

 

 

 

Sculpture by Henriett Michel

Featured Artists Include:

Julie Silk Beaumont

Steve Brouse

Anthony Burks Sr.

Robert Catapano

M.C. Desorcy

Ren Dittfield

Greg Matthews

Craig McInnis

Henriett Michel

John Rachell

Barry Seidman

 

 

 

David Hayes

 

 

 

 

Don’t miss a selection of David Hayes small artworks inside,highlighting small works From the Estate of David Hayes, Modern American Master (1931-2013). Painted Welded Steel works and Gouache and Ink on Paper Studies.  You can enjoy his large art works which are part of an outdoor installation around Northwood Village.  David Hayes is a Modern American Master with works in public collections including the Museum of Modern Art (New York), Solomon Guggenheim Museum (New York), University of Notre Dame, to name a few.

 

 Fine Art Photography by Barry Seidman

 

 

 

This Exhibition runs from January 5th to January 30th and is FREE during regular Gallery Hours – Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 5pm.

 

 

 

Sponsors:

 

 

 

 

For more information please visit:

 www.cceflorida.org

 

 

 

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ARTHOUSE429 invites you to “Unconditionally Dogs” by artist, Skip Hartzell. The Opening Reception takes place on Thursday, December 10th.  Don’t go expecting dog portraits!  His renditions are of familiar imagery, often drawn from memory. In a series of large works on paper, Hartzell employs his intuitive sense of spirited compositions as he builds up layers of Flashe (a vinyl-based professional grade matte paint) and graphite to create the drawing and then he fills in the blanks. Hartzell’s sculptures are just as spirited and intuitively created.  Skip is a longtime supporter of no-kill animal rescues and has been a dedicated sponsor of Big Dog Ranch Rescue. During opening night, Hartzell has generously offered to donate specially selected dog sculptures to anyone that donates a minimum of $250 to Big Dog Ranch Rescue. Additionally, a generous portion of all sales of his other work will be donated to the Ranch. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

 

ARTHOUSE 429

429 25th St.   West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Features:

“Unconditionally Dogs”

Works by Skip Hartzell

Public Opening Reception:

Thursday, December 10

6:30 – 8:30 pm

A Fund Raiser For

Big Dog Ranch Rescue

Cocktails
Hors d’oeuvres
Valet Parking will be available

Please RSVP to Mary Tidy-Coyle:
manager@arthouse429.com
561-231-0429

The exhibition is open to the public

 and continues through December 31, 2015

 

 

 

Opening Thursday, December 10th, Skip Hartzell is showing inventive new depictions of his best friends. Paintings, sculpture and works on paper will be on display for the first time at ARTHOUSE 429 in the exhibition titled, Unconditionally Dogs.  Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served at the Opening Reception from 6:30 -8:30 pm.  

“Waiting” by Skip Hartzell

100% of the sale of selected sculptures & 40% of all other sales of Hartzell’s work will go to Big Dog Ranch Rescue.  Big Dog Ranch Rescue is the largest no-kill dog rescue in the Southeastern United States. Hartzell is a longtime supporter of no-kill animal rescues and has been a dedicated sponsor of Big Dog Ranch Rescue. He and his wife have adopted several dogs from the organization.

 

“Bigger Muse” by Skip Hartzell

 

Described by art critic Bruce Helander as “This gifted painter’s delightful new works are inventive depictions of man’s best friend, Hartzell channels his passion for canines into a must-see body of work. These dogs far transcend their chosen form through truly impressive style and technique. The passion of the artist and the love of dogs in unlimited configurations are joined to make a fascinating presentation of pictures with an obvious aristocratic appearance and a recognizable common denominator.”

 

 

“Expecting” by Skip Hartzell

 

 

 

 

Hartzell’s work is definitely not dog portraits; they are renditions of familiar imagery, often times drawn from memory. In a series of large works on paper, Hartzell employs his intuitive sense of spirited compositions as he builds up layers of Flashe (a vinyl-based professional grade matte paint) and graphite to create the drawing and then he more or less fills in the blanks. In other works, notably his sculptural arrangements, Hartzell has developed a successful formula of papier-mâché mix coated with aqua resin, and often supported with a fusion of diluted cement and an inside wire armature that takes on an abstract shape.

 

 

 

“Bubba” by Skip Hartzell

 

 

“Dogs are always in the moment”. Hartzell said. “Although nothing in life has held my attention or has been more fascinating to me than dogs, my art is about more than that. My work is about form, movement, color and texture. The dogs are a recognizable image that permits me to explore my emotions, passions and sentiments. Making art for me is intuitive; it is very much like walking my dogs. I am always excited and waiting to see where the dogs want to go.”

 

“It’s A Very Fine Day” by Skip Hartzell

 

 

 

Skip is a longtime supporter of no-kill animal rescues and has been a dedicated sponsor of Big Dog Ranch Rescue. He and his wife have adopted several dogs from the organization. During opening night, Hartzell has generously offered to donate specially selected dog sculptures to anyone that donates a minimum of $250 to Big Dog Ranch Rescue. Additionally, a generous portion of all sales of his other work will be donated to the Ranch.

 

 

“Dog42” by Skip Hartzell

 

 

 

Skip Hartzell holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in Fine Art. He worked in Advertising and Direct Marketing for 32 years. Retired in 2011 he now is happy to be a full time artist.

 

 

For images of Hartzell’s work, please visit:

 www.skiphartzell.com.

For information about Big Dog Ranch Rescue:

www.bdrr.org.

 

 

For additional information, contact Ilene Adams, The Marketing Works at IleneAdams@gmail.com.

 

 

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The Rickie Report brings you the unfolding story of transition and change in Northwood Village’s Art Scene. Jonathon Ortiz-Smykla takes on a new role as Gallery and Events Manager at Center for Creative Education (CCE, Northwood Village) while Evelyn O. Smykla will be continuing the current exhibition at OSGS Gallery (Northwood Village) until October 31st. Currently OSGS is exhibiting 17 Artists from within and around Palm Beach County.  OSGS became a driving force along with the galleries in the Village to start and continue a free ArtWalk open to the public the 2nd Saturday of every month and supported the community and other merchants by being an active participant in the monthly Art Promenades and Friday Night Strolls through their tenure.  The Rickie Report shares the details and the sentiments of everyone involved:  This continues to be a journey of sharing art  and artists with the community.  Change can bring new opportunities! Kudos to Jonathon and Eveyln!

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE BEGINNING…

 

 

 

Grand Opening of OSGS

 

 

 

As of October 31 (yes, Halloween) OSGS (Ortiz-Smykla|Gallery-Studio) Works of Art and Custom Framing located in Northwood Village will be closing its doors. We have had quite an incredible run and have been witness to some wonderful artists and art. In the short time we have been open to exhibiting works of art and offering framing we have exhibited and represented over 50 artists and numerous works of art. OSGS has hosted receptions for both established and emerging artists. We have hosted a Virtual Auction for The Place of Hope and through the Collaborations and Mixed Media Event last year we supported the Center for Creative Education and their goal to educate children through the arts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s a move that unknowingly began in March, 2015, as Jonathon (OSGS Gallery) produced ‘Collaborations and Mixed Mediums’ the charitable fine art exhibition at Center for Creative Education (CCE). That group exhibition was a huge success and now the CCE has extended a full-time position to Jonathon as Gallery and Events Manager to build a thriving events calendar in and around the CCE’s Marjorie S. Fisher Gallery at Center for Creative Education. 

 

 

 

 

 
Jonathon says, “We became a driving force along with the galleries in the Village to start and continue a free ArtWalk open to the public the 2nd Saturday of every month and supported the community and other merchants by being an active participant in the monthly Art Promenades and Friday Night Strolls through their tenure”.

 

Jonathon and Evelyn

 

“Thank you goes to all of the artists who so graciously agreed to exhibit with us, the merchants of Northwood Village, Ilene Adams for her marketing expertise and, it goes without saying, Rickie and Jeff Leiter of the Rickie Report”.

 

“We are not going away, simply moving upward and in new directions. Jonathon can be found at The Center for Creative Education (Northwood Village) as their new Gallery and Events Manager (Marjorie S. Fisher Gallery) beginning October 1 and I (Evelyn) will be going into my second retirement and choosing to use my talents volunteering as needed in the arts community and as needs arise in my own backyard in Palm Beach Gardens/Jupiter/Juno areas”.

 

Marjorie S. Fisher Gallery and Exhibition Space

 

 

 

Jonathon is creating an active exhibition schedule for the Marjorie S. Fisher Gallery at Center for Creative Education. These exhibits will look to include local artists, national artists and programming that will benefit the mission of CCE and the local arts community. Open calls to artists will arise and Jonathon is hoping to reconnect with many of the artists OSGS represented and new faces to create successful exhibitions.

 

 

You can find out much more about CCE on their website at www.cceflorida.org. Jonathon can be reached at JonathonO@cceflorida.org.

 

 

Evelyn Ortiz Smykla & Jonathon Ortiz-Smykla
OSGS Ortiz-Smykla|Gallery-Studio
p: 561-833-2223
e: OSGSart@hotmail.com
www.OSGSart.com
Find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/OSGSart

 

 

 

Website: http://www.cceflorida.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cce.florida?ref=hl
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cceflorida

 

 

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

P.O.Box 33423

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291

 

Everyone is invited to celebrate the culmination of the newest mural by Tiffany Beasi, part of Northwood Village’s Mural Project! The Mural Reception/Artists Meet and Greet takes place during the Northwood Art & Wine Promenade on Friday, August 28th.  Beasi is an internationally renown artist.  Her mural brings color and meaning to the outer wall of OSGS, Ortiz Smykla|Gallery Studio. The Rickie Report shares the details and hopes to see you there!

 

 

 

MURAL RECEPTION/MEET THE ARTISTS

Featuring: Tiffany Beasi

 

Friday, August 28th

6 – 9 pm

Free and Open to the Public

500 Northwood Road    W.Palm Beach, FL

 

 

 

 

 

The Northwood Village Mural Project was conceived in early 2014 with Northwood Village Merchants and Proponents Jonathon Ortiz-Smykla, Billy Manthy, William Halliday, Craig McInnis, Eduardo Mendieta and the West Palm Beach CRA. The West Palm Beach CRA and Edaurdo Mendieta spearheaded the initial Artist search and saw the first three murals in Northwood Village through to completion. Currently, there are several completed murals adorning the walls of various buildings in Northwood Village.These murals were created by Eduardo Mendieta, Amanda Valdes, Craig McInnis and now Tiffany Beasi.

 

 

This Mural at OSGS by Tiffany is part of the Northwood Village Mural Project but was produced solely by the owners of OSGS Gallery (as opposed to the initial murals funded by the CRA). Tiffany has painted murals in other Palm Beach County locations (Downtown Lake Worth at Dave’s Last Resort) as well.

 

 

The Northwood Village Mural Project is now in the hands of the Village Merchants and future growth will depend on merchant follow-through, sponsorships, and overall exposure to generate Northwood Village as a Mural Destination. Murals projects have thrived in many cities and create a fabulous environment for all to enjoy.

 

 

Tiffany Beasi is a professional painter and a freelance graphic designer located in Florida. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design. As an award-winning international artist, she has created commercial art for clients across the world including Walt Disney World, Core Communities, Orlando Magic, Hard Rock International, Roadhouse Grill and Cafe Tu Tu Tango. In recent years, Tiffany has exhibited her work in several group art shows including House of Blues Folk Art Festival, Sun Fest, Gibson Guitar Town and Hard Rock Hotels Velvet Lounge. In 2011, she was commissioned by Hard Rock International to paint 3 Les Paul Guitars for their Top of The Rock Project.

 

 

Beasi’s paintings are drowned in lush vibrant colors and were published in two books, Beatles Art: The Fantastic New Artwork of the Fab Four and Marilyn in Art. Beasi has been the Featured Artist in Industry Magazine, Axis Magazine, the Orlando Sentinel, MetroWest Magazine, Fox 35 and Jacksonville’s BUZZ Magazine.

 

O S G S:

 

 

Art runs in the veins of gallery curators Evelyn and Jonathon Ortiz-Smykla. OSGS is the embodiment of their love of art and for sharing the work of talented artists. On any given day, a visit to their gallery sees guests crossing paths with a variety of works in many mediums that include modern-art paintings, sculptures, and home wares. The team also does their own creating inside the studio: custom framing is available with a large number of options for materials, glass, matting, and mounting.  The gallery is located at 500 Northwood Road in West Palm Beach.

 

 

 

Evelyn Ortiz Smykla & Jonathon Ortiz-Smykla

OSGS Ortiz-Smykla|Gallery-Studio
p: 561-833-2223
e: OSGSart@hotmail.com
www.OSGSart.com
Find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/OSGSart

 

 

 

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

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

P.O.Box 33423

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291