The Artists’ Guild of the Boca Museum of Art invites the public to an Opening Reception on Thursday,  November 14 to see the newest artworks in the gallery. Stop by for the Holiday Art Sale on Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1! Holidays are special and so are the gifts you give.  Think “outside the box” and come to the Boca Raton Museum of Art –  The Artists Guild for a gift of art.  It will make someone smile long after the holiday season.  Support local artists and the Boca Museum with gifts of small works, all media, including jewelry.  Artists donate a portion of the sale price to the Museum.  The Rickie Report shares the details here.

2910 N. Federal Hwy   Boca Raton, FL 33431  (In Elegance Plaza)

bocamuseum.org       guild@bocamuseum.org

Gallery Hours:  TUE – SAT: 10AM – 6PM      SUN: 1 – 5PM

561.278.7877

ARTISTS   GUILD   GALLERY

 NEW OPENING RECEPTION:  

THURSDAY,   NOVEMBER 14

 7 –  8:30  PM

Free admission & Parking /  Open to the Public

2019   H O L I D A Y       A R T       S A L E!

2019   H O L I D A Y       A R T       S A L E!

2019   H O L I D A Y       A R T       S A L E!

Everyone’s invited – it’s free and open to the public

Saturday, November 30

&

Sunday,  December 1

10 am – 6 pm

Many artworks in main exhibition will also be discounted, this weekend only.

For detailed information about these events, future exhibits, and membership, please visit:

bocamuseum.org

bocamuseum.org/artistsguild

For more information:

Steve Nash:  spnash@aol.com

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17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Stunning works of art from 150 of the nation’s top artists are the centerpiece of the upcoming Downtown Melbourne Festival of the Arts on New Haven Avenue. The free, outdoor event takes place March 31 – April 1.  Whether your passions run to sparkling jewels, one of a kind paintings, exquisitely crafted glasswork, or an art deco sculpture, you are sure to find it here! Presented by Howard Alan Events (HAE), producer of the nation’s finest juried art shows, this fine art showcase presents original artwork, handmade in America, with a variety of mediums and price ranges.

VA sculptor Tom Lowe brings his beautiful wood carving to the Downtown Melbourne Festival of the Arts

2nd Annual Downtown Melbourne Festival of the Arts on New Haven Avenue

Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1 

10 am – 5 pm Both Days

Downtown Melbourne, East New Haven Avenue

Navigational Address: 836 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901

Free and open to the public

IN artisan Mark Grosser hand-crafts each one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry

Presented by Howard Alan Events (HAE), producer of the nation’s finest juried art shows, the Downtown Melbourne Festival of the Arts on New Haven Avenue represents original artwork, handmade in America and selected by an independent panel of expert judges from hundreds of applicants. HAE’s careful vetting process also ensures a wide array of mediums and price ranges will be offered during the Festival.

“We are excited to return to New Haven Avenue where we continue the long tradition of fine art festivals in downtown Melbourne,” says Alan. “Last year was a great success and the artists have been looking forward to showcasing their work in such a beautiful location.”

Melbourne Beach artist Lori Hlavsa used acrylics, oils, airbrush and pencils to create the exquisite “Queen of Garden.”

FESTIVAL AT-A-GLANCE:

• Juried, first-class outdoor art gallery showcasing local and national artists
• Original handmade artwork
• 150 local and national artists
• Artists hand-selected by independent panel of expert judges from hundreds of applicants
• All artists on site for duration of festival
• Vast array of artistic media including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, glass, wood, handmade jewelry, collage, mixed media
• Free parking available

KS fiber artist Jerry Ann Dowdle weaves customized, wearable art

About Howard Alan Events, Inc.:

Howard Alan Events, Florida-based company, produces the nation’s top juried art and craft shows. Ranked among the Top 100 Art Fairs in the Country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the 33-years established company has overseen art festivals in such noted cities as Alexandria, VA; Aspen, CO; Coconut Point, FL; Sarasota, FL; Fort Lauderdale, FL and 40 other destination markets in the nation.

For additional information on the Downtown Melbourne Festival of the Arts on New Haven Avenue and other Howard Alan Events art and craft shows across the country, visit www.artfestival.com or call 561-746-6615.

Palm Bay artist Michael Bullock’s ocean inspired painting

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17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

The 2nd Annual Martin County Open Studio Tour takes place on Saturday, January 20 and Sunday, January 21st.  This FREE event is open to the public!  View art creations, art demonstrations and meet over 40 participating artists. Free Tour maps and Tour Guides are available at the Marker 23 Gallery, Arts Council of Martin County, Fish House Art Center, Kling Gallery, Wine & Decor, Stuart Art & Supply or download our free MCOST App.  The Rickie Report shares the details here.  Kudos to the Martin Artisans Guild! Artists supporting artists and bringing the public to see how it is created!

ANNOUNCES:

MARTIN COUNTY OPEN STUDIO TOUR

Saturday, January 20 and Sunday, January 21st.  

This FREE event is open to the public!

For more information:

mcopenstudiotour@gmail.com

mcost.org

MAP WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE ON OUR FREE DOWNLOADABLE APP:

MARTIN COUNTY OPEN STUDIO TOUR

THIS YEAR THE TOUR MAP HAS BEEN DIVIDED INTO 3 SEPARATE MAPS:

 SOME ARTISTS WILL BE SHARING THE SAME LOCATION: 

North County: Stuart, Sewalls Point and Jensen Beach

Alex Murray
Laura Kay Darvil
Julia Kelly
Mimi McCallum
Barbara Lapham: Jensen Art Cottages
Sally Eckman Roberts: Jensen Art Cottages
Karen Leffel-Massengill: Jensen Art Cottages
Jillane Heveron: Jensen Art Cottages
Mia Lindberg
Sharon Ferina
Val Lally- Note address correction tour book
Eduardo Gomez

Mid County: Stuart

Maria Miele Next to Gafford’s Downtown
Jim Dirks: Stuart Stained Glass
Chris Kling: Kling Gallery, Wine & Decor
Rosalind Neilen: Stuart Art & Supply
Sally Pearson: Stuart Art & Supply
Barb Bucci: Stuart Art & Supply ( James J Dimartis Collection)
Cristina De la Vega
Petey Cox: Cristina De la Vega
Shelia Geoffrion
Marc Cohen: Cohen Studios
Lynne Cohen: Cohen Studios
Brenda Leigh
Chad Periman- Note address correction in Tour Guide
Helen Kagan: will need to call at gate for access

South County: Palm City, Port Salerno and Hobe Sound

Kim Rody
Mallo Bisset
Tepa Charles: with Mallo Bisset
Alice Laputka: Visionary School of Art
Lynne Barletta: Visionary School of Art
Alexandra Trejo: Visionary School of Art/ Martin Artisans Guild Sponsored Student Artist
Geoffrey Smith
Lorrie Goss: Lisa P Young Studio
Lisa P Young: Lisa P Young Studio
Clair Brunetti: Lisa P Young Studio
Duane Hatfield
Deborah Elaine: with Duane Hatfield
Jeffrey Mush: Marker 23 Gallery
Robert Bennett: Fish House Art Center
Jean Gauger: Aya Fiber Studio at Fish House Art Center
Suzanne Connors: Aya Fiber Studio at Fish House Art Center
Gail Naomi: Fish House Art Center
Sean McGraw: Hobe Sound

About Martin County Artisan Guild:

Our Mission
Out mission is to organize and promote artists’ Open Studio Tours in Martin County, FL in order to provide the public with unique opportunities to meet artists and explore a wide variety of art forms.

Goals:
To promote Martin County FL as a center of art.
To provide opportunity for artists to exhibit original artwork to the public.
To develop a sense of shared community and support among artists.
To foster the concept that success for one artist benefits all artists.
To present Artists’ Open Studios as a venue for purchasing art.

Get Involved: 

If you are a Martin County artist, get involved!

If you are interested in sponsorship, get involved! Donations are vital to our growth, as we use them for marketing, events, and public outreach.

If you are just interested in the arts and want to volunteer;    Get Involved!

We accept volunteers regardless of skill level. There is a rotation in roles, but we’ll teach you all the skills you need to know. Teenagers 14 years and older can earn community service credits for school

Our 2018 Tour Sponsors:

Frugal Framer

Arts Council of Martin County

Kling Gallery, Wine & Decor

Red Barn Furniture

Marker 23 Gallery & Tattoo Studio

The Rickie Report

Aya Fiber Studio

Tom Grissman Photography

Junk Dog Salvage

Maneros Restaurant

For more information:

mcopenstudiotour@gmail.com

mcost.org

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17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Club Talavera’s “Festival Of Arts” located at PGA/Verano in Port St. Lucie takes place on Saturday, November 4th.  This Free event will highlight fine art, functional items for the home and decorative handmade items.  The participating artists are of International and National acclaim and also include emerging artists.  Handmade in the USA! This is the perfect time to start shopping for yourself or others!  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.  You must RSVP to gain access through the security gate.  Details are in this article.  Proceeds will benefit Molly’s House.

RSVP by NOVEMBER 2nd  For Security Gate Access

 772-905-3996, or sandra.brickley@fsresidential.com

 Polymer necklace by Sarita and Marissa Neun

Gift Box by Maryann Baskoff

Painting by Karla Smith

P A R T I C I P A T I N G   A R T I S T S

Linda Akers – Handmade Greeting Cards

Mary Ann Baskoff – Handmade Decorator Boxes

Harry Burchell – Original Oils and Giclees

Diane Concepcion & Asia Booth – Mosaic Art & Jewelry

Mirtha Diaz – Handmade Jewelry

Amarilis Veliz Diepa  – Original Art

Margo Diieso –  Handmade Clutches and Wallets

Gail Erickson  – Handmade Clay Sculptures

Lorrie Goss – Handmade Fountains and Water Features

Jane Himebaugh – Original Paintings

Kim Kay –  Original Contemporary  & Abstract Floral Paintings

Patricia Kuhn –  Fused Glass Art

Rickie Leiter – One of a Kind Stone and Gem Necklaces

Aurea Migenis  – Original Artwork

Sarita And Rissa Neun  –  Polymer Clay Jewelry, Ornaments & Votives

Nadia Picinich – One of A Kind Mixed Media Art

Sue Ann Mosely Seleeby – Original Oil Paintings

Karla Smith – Original Paintings of Animals, Nature

Laura Tarquinio  – Original Acrylic Paintings

Handmade Wallets/Clutches by Margo Diieso

Original Art by Amarilis Veliz Diepa

Sculpture by Gail Erickson

Molly’s House is the dream project of a young girl named Molly Sharkey. At 12, she was diagnosed with chronic myelocytic leukemia. For the next 6 years Molly and her family traveled the US to find treatment for her rare type of leukemia. In some cities they were lucky to find a Ronald McDonald House where the family could stay and be close to Molly in the hospital. In other cities there was nowhere convenient for the family to stay.

This experience prompted Molly’s dream of building a house in her home town, Stuart, Florida, and make it available to any family who had a loved one being treated for critical care at Martin Medical Center. Molly died in May of 1992 at age 18,  Since then, her family and friends raised funds to build her dream house.  Since 1996, Molly’s House has provided a warm and caring environment for patients and families in a medical crisis. For over 20 years, Molly’s House has provided a home away from home to almost 20,000 people while they or a loved one were receiving medical treatment. Our Adopt a Family program subsidizes families who are unable to make a donation toward their accommodations. Molly’s House is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for our guests. We are staffed by volunteers and a night manager staff, a housekeeper, an operations manager, and a CEO.

For information about public events, volunteering or staying at Molly’s house please visit:

www.mollyshouse.org

PGA/Verano and Club Talavera  by Kolter homes:

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17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Art Synergy/Art Forms is proud and excited to be a part of Art Boca Raton for the second year.  Over 50 artists applied and were juried by James Lancel McElhinney, a renowned artist, writer, and curator from New York. Fifteen artists were selected to exhibit in Art Synergy/Art Forms.  The public is invited to this International Contemporary Art Fair March 16, 17, and 18th at the International Pavilion of the Palm Beaches at the Research Park on the grounds of Florida Atlantic University. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks!

March 16 – 18, 2017

Join Us at Boca Raton’s Collector’s Reception
March 16 – 17,  5 – 7 pm

International galleries will be exhibiting modern, contemporary and emerging art on

March 16-18, 11 am-7 pm

March 19, 11 am-6 pm

Location:
International Pavilion of the Palm Beaches

at the Research Park

on the grounds of Florida Atlantic University

3450 NW 8th Avenue    Boca Raton, FL 33431

Parking:

Valet parking and free self parking are available.

“Don’t Bet On It” by Laura Ann Jacobs

The Art Synergy/Art Forms artists:

Robert Schwartzman

Tony Khawam

Adriano Ficarelli

Silvia Riquezes

Laura Ann Jacobs

Ericka Cespedes

Vicki Siegel

Zbigniew Kijak

Judith Shah

Eileen Shaloum

Deborah LaFogg

Elayna Toby Singer

Michael D’Amato

Heather Sisk

“The Donald” by Zbigniew Kijak

Art Boca Raton returns to the Research Park at FAU for its second edition. This dynamic contemporary art fair from the organizers of Art Palm Beach offers collectors a new approach to collecting fine art. Art Synergy is a 501(c)(3) art organization.

“Wired” by Vicki Siegel

Juror’s Statement: March 3, 2017

Sir Alec Issigonis is said to have defined a camel as a horse, designed by committee. Exhibition curators assemble bodies of work, while juried shows are selected from bodies of work the juror did not assemble. The challenge then is to find some kind of hypothetical logic that would allow the juror to create a selection that might have been curated.

In today’s world, polemics of style or taxonomies of media have passed their sell-by date. In the digital age, objects created to engage the viewer and stimulate a response find sudden unity in sharing the distinction of physicality. The question becomes not just one of craft, or even of originality, but how thoughtfully the artwork manifests a sense of purpose, generates an encounter, and delivers an experience. My selection focused on works engaged less in exposition, and more in exploring processes associated with close scrutiny, travel, gender, identity, crisis, sexuality,and mass-media. It was a pleasure to spend time with all of the entries, and equally difficult to narrow the selection from fifty to fifteen—the limit set for accepted entries. My hope is these selections will benefit from their dialogue.

–James Lancel McElhinney
http://mcelhinneyart.com

“Untitled” by Heather Sisk

For more information about Art Synergy:

www.artsynergy.org

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17019 SW Sapri Way    Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

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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17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Port Salerno Mosaic Studio in downtown Stuart sells mosaic art and offers classes.  In addition to the monthly “Intro to Mosaic Workshops”, there is a line up of Visiting Instructors and special events!  Don’t miss Martin Cheek’s “Working with fusions in mosaics” in February ( sign up now)! Port Salerno Mosaic Studio is being featured as the ‘Artists in Residency’ at the Ground Floor Farm in downtown Stuart for the months of December and January.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.  What a great gift certificate idea!!!

PORT SALERNO MOSAIC STUDIO

208 West Ocean Blvd. Stuart, Fl

732.804.4715

Diane Concepcion

Asia Booth

Francesco Delorme

 A  FEW  SPACES  STILL OPEN:

FEBRUARY 11& 12, 2017

WORKSHOP WITH:   MARTIN  CHEEK

INTERNATIONALLY  KNOWN MOSAIC ARTIST

Don’t miss the opportunity to work with one of the masters in the mosaic community!  Martin Cheek ‘s Workshop,”Working with fusions in mosaics”.  He has been teaching for over 20 years and is the author of several bestselling books. Martin Cheek incorporates his own glass fusions into his mosaic art and will share that process during the 11-12 February workshop at the studio. There are a few spaces still available!  To Register Call Diane: 732 804-4715

Martin Cheek

About This Workshop:

The course will include lots of hands on work creating a mosaic, practical demonstrations, slide show presentations and individual instruction.  Glass cutting, mosaic techniques and design elements will be covered. We’ll work on a 12″x12″ substrate. Students should come prepared with their own image or can choose from a number of images that will be available. Instruction will be provided to incorporate Martin’s original handmade glass fusions.  Fusions will be used in combination with traditional glass (smalti, vitreous glass, millefiori and stained glass.  Class is $385 plus $60 materials ( includes choice of 4oz. of Martin’s fusions, or a mix of fusions, millefiori or small gold leaf).  You may also have martin create a specific one-of-a-kind fusion for your piece. The deadline to make that request is January 1st.

Martin Cheek Workshop

NEW!  

‘ARTISTS IN RESIDENCY’ AT GROUND FLOOR FARM

Port Salerno Mosaic Studio is being featured as the ‘Artists in Residency’ at the Ground Floor Farm in downtown Stuart for the months of December and January. The Ground Floor Farm is a community farm, that promotes all thing community. 

Ground Floor Farm (Image courtesy of Katie Long)

About Ground Floor Farm:

Our aim is to help grow a more dynamic and resilient town through food, art, and fun. We are part (sub)urban farm, part experimental kitchen workshop, part arts and events venue, part banquet hall, part open-source community space. Yes, those are a lot of things for one business to be. We want to nourish Stuart with excellent food, practical and interesting know-how, and enriching cultural and artistic experiences. We want Ground Floor Farm to be as varied, vibrant, and expansive as our beautiful home town. So come; eat, learn, and enjoy. Make this space your own.

The Port Salerno Mosaic Studio will be displaying and selling artwork as well as offering a special ‘Stepping Stone’ Workshop on Jan 8th. For more information see the links below.

For more information about Ground Floor Farm:

Wednesday Farm Stand: Wednesdays 3-7 pm at the farm

Stuart Green Market: Sundays 9 am-1 pm at City Hall

Food, Bar, and Fun at the Farm:  Wednesdays 5-10 pm | Thursdays 5-10 pm | Fridays 5pm-12am

 Call:  (772) 600-4230

EMAIL: CREW@GROUNDFLOORFARM.COM

ADDRESS:
100 SE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD STUART FL 34994

For more information about Port Salerno Mosaic Studio:

Contact Diane dtc148@yahoo.com

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You can usually find Diane and Asia in the studio Tuesday through Friday from 10:30-4:30pm or every other Saturday (calling in advance is recommended).

Call: 732 804-4715

Check out the studio Facebook page for a look at the artwork being created by Diane, Asia and their students. https://www.facebook.com/PSMosaicStudio

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17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

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The ENDANGERED Art & Photography Exhibition announces its Opening Reception on Wednesday, November 30th at the historic offices of Dade Heritage Trust.  This exhibit will feature work by leading contemporary artists and photographers focusing on the beauty of endangered species and the threats they face.  The Guest Reception with the Artists takes place on Saturday, December 3rd and includes cocktails, canapés, music and an Eco-Fashion Show.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks of this premiere art event.  Make your reservations now!

The ENDANGERED Art & Photography Exhibition

Featuring work by leading contemporary artists and photographers focusing on the beauty of endangered species and the threats they face.

Wednesday, November 30th – Saturday, December 3rd
Wednesday – Friday 9am – 9pm
Saturday, 10am – 9pm

Opening Reception Wednesday, November 30th 6-9pm
RSVP and questions to Lindsey@Art4Apes.com

“Scorched Earth” by Prelena Soma Owen. All Rights Reserved
First Prize Photography ENDANGERED Art & Photography Contest 2016

At the historic offices of Dade Heritage Trust

190 SE 12th Terrace   Miami, FL 33131

Several parking lots on the block

Guest Reception with the artists
Saturday, December 3rd 7-9pm
Cocktails, Canapés, DJ and Eco-Fashion Show
For tickets contact Lindsey@Art4Apes.com

Cry Freedom Monkey by Anthony Burks. All Rights Reserved.

Collosphaera Huxleyi, Müller DMO Trio Red.

Pendant by Sherry Cordova. All Rights Reserved.

Second Prize Wearable Art ENDANGERED Art & Photography Contest 2016

Early Morning Fog by Phoenix-Spirit Diva. All Rights Reserved.

Flying Florida Native Sparrow by Agata Ren. All Rights Reserved.

Help a wonderful sanctuary:

The ENDANGERED Art & Photography Exhibition raises funds to support the Center for Great Apes, a 501(c)(3) Florida-based sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees in need of lifetime care.

Please visit: www.CenterForGreatApes.org to see why we are supporting this amazing place.  We would like to thank all the artists taking part for donating 30% of the price of their art to the Center for Great Apes.

The Center for Great Apes is solely the beneficiary of the funds from this Contest; it has no role in the organization or management of this contest. The Center for Great Apes cannot be held responsible for any issue relating to this Contest.

Generously sponsored by:

With thanks to Jeff and Rickie Leiter for their support and encouragement.

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17019 SW Sapri Way  Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

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Working with glass has given Irene Jalowayski a medium to express her creativity like none other.  Irene is the Featured Artist at Artisans on The Ave in Lake Worth.  The public is invited to a Free Opening Reception on Saturday, November 19th to see Irene’s newest glass art while meeting the artists of this wonderful original art and original fine craft boutique.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

Artisans On The Ave
630 Lake Avenue   Lake Worth, Florida 33460
561-582-3300  or  561-762-8162

Owners
Betty Wilson and Linda Manganaro
www.ArtisansOnTheave.com

Free Public Reception

Presenting:

Irene Jalowayski, “ONE WOMAN ARTIST”

Saturday, November 19, 2016

6:00 – 9:00 PM

This is a free event, refreshments will be served

Gallery Hours:  
Open 7 days a week:
Monday thru Saturday 11am – 9pm
Sunday 9am – 6pm

One of a Kind Cuff by Irene Jalowayski

Irene Jalowayski is a Florida native who was raised in Miami, Florida but spent much of her adult life in California. Eleven years ago Irene returned to West Palm Beach.  Working with glass has allowed her to express creativity and love for color, shape and form. Until this year all of Irene’s work had been with fused glass. She  creates sculptures, functional vessels, bowls, vases and Judaica including menorahs and mezuzahs.

Tall Red Vase by Irene Jalowayski

More recently, Irene began exploring cast glass.  Casting is more complicated and difficult than working with fused glass. A clay sculpture is made first and then cast in plaster. Once the plaster is dry, the mold is filled with glass and fired to 1450 degrees for 38 hours. Then mold is broken away from the glass sculpture. The resulting piece of solid glass beautiful and substantial. Each piece is always one of kind!

“Under The Sea” Cast Glass by Irene Jalowayski 

Irene chose to work with glass because says she has always loved to look at it and to feel it. Long before she began to work with glass she was collecting it. Her personal glass collection includes pieces by American, Italian and Swedish glass artists. She stated “Creating my own glass pieces has not stopped me from purchasing a beautiful piece of glass if I fall in love with it”.

Reactive Glass menorah by Irene Jalowayski

Irene’s inspiration comes from what is around and from whatever she can imagine. An image in her mind is meticulously designed in glass. Inspiration does not come in only one form. The sight of a lovely flower can be an inspiration.

Dragonfly Bangle Bracelet by Irene Jalowayski

A wonderful painting can spark an image of something to be made in glass. She also has been inspired by the paintings of Picasso, Miro, Matisse, Mondrian, and Chagall. Her favorite designs are simple, colorful, and pleasing to the eye.

Dichroic Glass and Silver Necklace by Irene Jalowayski

About five years ago she started making beautiful silver and glass jewelry. “The glass colors just naturally go with silver, as they look so beautiful together”.   She also loves making silver and cast glass jewelry with sparkling dichroic glass.

Opened Glass box by Irene Jalowayski

When you visit the 3 showrooms within our gallery you will be amazed at the selection of the exquisite art of the 40 artists the gallery features.

Visit this opening night for an evening of fun. Meet the artists!!!
Celebrate our wonderful art and enjoy yourself!

For more information about this exhibit, classes or how to become part of this gallery please call:

Artisans On The Ave Owners: Betty Wilson and Linda Manganaro

561-762-8162
561-582-3300

Artisans On The Ave
630 Lake Avenue    Lake Worth, FL 33460

www.ArtisansOnTheave.com

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17019 SW Sapri Way

Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291

Size matters in this groundbreaking exhibition featuring a variety of media at the Lighthouse ArtCenter! Designed to stretch creative muscles, all of these inspired pieces are either 6’ x 6’ or 6” x 6”. Prepare to be astonished by artists who reach outside their comfort zone to quicken our imagination.  The Rickie Report shares the details of this Opening Reception on Thursday, November 17th.  This event is open to the public.

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

Opening Reception:

“Size Matters:

The BIG

and 

small

Art Exhibit”

November 17, 2016

5:30 – 7:30 pm

Refreshments will be served
 Members free; Nonmembers $10

Exhibit available November 16 through December 15, 2016

Gallery Hours:

Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, closed

Admission:
Members are admitted free; Nonmembers $5
Children (12 and under) free

For more information about the Lighthouse ArtCenter’s exhibits, events, classes and membership, please visit http://www.lighthousearts.org

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Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

17019 SW Sapri Way

Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Rickie@therickiereport.com

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