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Gallery 14 In Vero Beach Presents “Coastal Colors”: Vibrant Worlds of Mitch Gubnitsky With An Opening Reception On Friday, May 3rd In Conjunction With First Friday Gallery Art Stroll

Posted on April 21st, 2024 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art Event in Brevard County, Art in Public Spaces, Digital Art/Video, Fiber Arts, Galleries, Gallery 14 Vero Beach, Glass, Jewelry, Local News and Events, Metal, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Polymer Clay, Pottery/Ceramics, Sculpture, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art, Wood

Gallery 14 in Vero Beach continues its 16th season with “Coastal Colors: Vibrant Worlds of Mitch Gubnitsky”, an exhibit that showcases his bright, imaginative and captivating images of nature, with a special focus on sea life.  This exhibit runs  April 30- May 24, 2024, with an Opening Reception on Friday, May 3rd as part of the First Friday Gallery Stroll on Fridays.The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks!

 

 

 

 

 

1911 14th Avenue    Vero Beach, FL.

Phone: 772 562-5525.Visit:  www.gallery14verobeach.com

 

 

Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 – 5 and Saturday 10 – 4

Also open by appointment           Closed Sunday and Monday  

 

 

 

Enjoy  Vero  Beach’s  1st  Friday  Gallery  Strolls

 

 

 

“Coastal Colors: Vibrant Worlds of Mitch Gubnitsky”

 

 

 

 

 

“Mangrove Cove”, Acrylic and Sand, by Mitch Gubnitsky

 

OPENING    RECEPTION

 

 

 

Friday,  May 3,  2024

 5 – 8 pm

 

This exhibit runs April 30 – May 24, 2024

 

 

 

 

“Florida Shallows”, Oil, by Mitch Gubnitsky

 

 

 

Gallery 14 is happy to welcome marine life artist Mitch Gubnitsky. Entitled: Coastal Colors: Vibrant Worlds of Mitch Gubnitsky, Mitch will showcase his bright, imaginative and captivating images of nature, with special focus on sea life. This colorful, intriguing exhibit will run April 30 – May 24, with an opening reception on Friday May 3 as part of the First Friday Gallery Stroll. All are invited.

 

 

 

 

 

“Sun Salutation”, Enamel, by Mitch Gubnitsky

 

 

 

Growing up in South Florida, Mitch learned to appreciate all the natural beauty the state has to offer. Mitch  tells The Rickie Report “I have been interested in art since childhood and eventually combined the occupation of travel nursing with painting. The job experience allowed me to explore diverse cultures and art forms, as I was exposed to different environments, climates and wildlife. As a certified diver, I have been face to face with manatees, sea turtles, manta rays and spectacular creatures of the sea represented in my art.”

 

 

 

Featured  throughout  the  year  at  Gallery  14:

Lila Blakeslee

Barbara du Pont

Barbara Landry

Mary Ann Hall

Deborah Morrell Polackwich

Dorothy Napp Schindel

Walford Campbell

Joan Earnhart

Terry Green

Viola Pace Knudsen

Jessica Leto

Mia Lindberg

Francis Mesaros

Michael Robinson

Evan Schwarze

Carol Staub

Artist-sales associate Jo Zaza 

 

 

 

 

About Gallery 14:

Gallery 14 is located at 1911 14th Avenue in the Downtown, Historic Arts District of Vero Beach.Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 – 5 and Saturday 10 – 4.Closed Sunday and Monday OR open by appointment.

 

 

Phone:772 562-5525.

Visit us at  www.facebook.com/gallery14verobeach

FaceBook:https://www.fb.com/gallery14verobeach

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gallery14verobeach

 

 

For more details please call  :772 562-5525

or Email: dnschindel@gmail.com

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Artists Of Palm Beach County Celebrate “Absolutely Abstract” With Opening Reception On Sunday, May 19 And Recap Annual Members Exhibit At Box Gallery Still Available Through April 31.

Posted on April 18th, 2024 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art Events in Palm Beach County, Art in Public Spaces, Artists of Palm Beach County, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Digital Art/Video, Fiber Arts, Galleries, Glass, Hatch 1121, Jewelry, Local News and Events, Metal, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Polymer Clay, Pottery/Ceramics, Sculpture, The Box Gallery, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art, Wood

Artists of Palm Beach County (APBC) reports that Rolando Chang Barrero, The Box Gallery owner and the Judge for Awards, awarded First Place to Karla Walter for her ceramic sculpture Venus of Willendorf Soldiers, Second Place to Phyllis Simon, Honorable Mention to our Featured Artist Ayesha DeLorenzo, plus Maxine Schreiber and Jamie Rodriquez each received a Judge’s Recognition.  This Exhibit is available at The Box Gallery Now through April 31.  Save the Date for the Opening Reception of “Absolutely Abstract” taking place at the Hatch 1121 Gallery in Lake Worth Beach on Sunday, May 19, 2024.  The Featured Artist within the Exhibit is Ilene Adams  and the Awards for this exhibit will be juried by Karen H. Salup. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The   Box   Gallery

 

 

Annual   Members’   Exhibition   2024

 

 

 NOW   Through   April 31, 2024

 

 

 

811 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33405

https://theboxgallery.info/

 

 

 

 

 

“Windswept” by Ayesha DeLorenzo

 

 

More than 200 people showed up for the Opening Reception of the Annual Members’ Exhibition which took place at the Box Gallery in West Palm Beach, FL.  The walls and tables are packed with the work of fifty artist members.  Rolando Chang Barrero, Gallery owner and the Judge for Awards, gave the First Place Award to Karla Walter for her ceramic sculpture Venus of Willendorf Soldiers, Second Place went to Phyllis Simon, Honorable Mention to our Featured Artist Ayesha DeLorenzo, and Maxine Schreiber and Jamie Rodriquez each received a Judge’s Recognition. The exhibition received much recognition including an article in Palm Beach Illustrated and a two page spread in Florida Weekly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HATCH 1121

1121 Lucerne Ave.  Lake Worth, FL 33460

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opening  Reception  and  Awards  Ceremony

Sunday, May 19, 2024

4:00  – 7:00 pm

 

 

 

 

“Hope” by Ilene Adams

 

 

Exhibit runs  May 18 – June 27, 2024

This exhibit is made possible in part by LULA Lake Worth Arts.

 

 

 

This exhibit includes both members and non-members who submitted totally abstract two dimensional works in any medium. Twenty seven artists and sixty four artworks were accepted into the show. Ilene Adams was chosen to be the featured artist. Aside from creating art, for the past 25 years or so, Ilene has had a company called The Marketing Works. She works with smaller businesses, artists and nonprofits developing marketing strategies and branding as well as creating logos, collateral materials, and websites. An award winning artist, her latest endeavor has been creating mixed media abstract works. She maintains a studio at Zero Empty Spaces in Legacy Place in Palm Beach Gardens.

 

 

“Diverted Dimension” by Lali Shankar

 

 

 

 

Karen H. Salup, renowned Abstract Expressionist and former president of Women In the Visual Arts, will be the Judge for Awards. Karen developed her talent through education at The Arts Student League, School of Visual Arts, C.W. Post University, and many years of private classes with world renowned professional artists including Jerry Okimoto. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Art Speak, Newsday, Palm Beach Art & Culture, and Palm Beach Illustrated and has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums in New York and Florida.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Spring Blend” by Ed Munoz

 

 

 

Artists of Palm Beach County is a non-profit 501c organization dedicated to helping member artists achieve their artistic goals and utilize their talents to enrich the lives in our community. Our mission is to share, inspire and promote creativity in the arts through education, exhibitions, and outreach to our community. We welcome all who would care to join us in our endeavors and in putting our mission into action!

 

 

 

Contact artistsofpbc@gmail.com

Or visit

artistsofpalmbeachcounty.org.

 

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

The Future Of Visual Arts Are In Good Hands As The 38th Annual Martin Arts High School Exhibit Opens On Tuesday, April 30 With Awards Reception

Posted on April 16th, 2024 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art Events in Martin County, Art in Public Spaces, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Court House Cultural Center Stuart FL, Digital Art/Video, Fiber Arts, Galleries, Glass, Jewelry, Local News and Events, Martin Arts, Metal, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Polymer Clay, Pottery/Ceramics, Sculpture, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art, Wood

The Marvin S. Cone Annual High School Juried Art Show honors its founder’s enthusiasm for young people and the arts.  Inspired by the creativity of art students in Martin County, he transformed the annual high school art exhibit into an event that brings the entire community together. MartinArts invites the public to the Court House Center Cultural Gallery on Tuesday, April 30 to meet the artists  and the Awards Reception.  The Exhibit which is open through June 22, 2024 features art work from students of Martin County, Jensen Beach, South Fork High Schools, The Pine School, and Clark Advanced Learning Center. The Rickie Report shares the details and a sneak peek and shares a way for YOU to help continue this successful event.

 

 

Court House Cultural Center Gallery

80 SE Ocean Blvd.,  Stuart, FL 34994

772.287.6676

 

 

 

 

P  R  E  S  E  N  T  S :

 

Marvin S. Cone 38th Annual High School Juried Art Show

 

 

 

Awards   Reception   &   Meet   The   Artists

 

 

Tuesday, April 30

 

 

5:30 – 7  pm

 

 

Gallery Hours:

Tuesday 10  – 6   and Wednesday thru Saturday 10– 4

~ A $5. donation is requested ~

 

 

 

Exhibit Is Available through June 22, 2024

 

 

Established in 1987, the Marvin S. Cone Annual High School Juried Art Show honors its founder and his enthusiasm for young people, the arts, and his timeless effort in making the event what it is today. Inspired by the creativity of art students in Martin County, he encouraged them to pursue even greater achievements by transforming the annual high school art exhibit into an event that truly recognized student’s artistic accomplishments. MartinArts is proud to honor Mr. Cone’s legacy with this annual tradition.

 

 

 

“The Hand You’re Dealt” by Hollyn Lewis, South Fork High School

 

 

Each year MartinArts presents the Marvin S. Cone Annual High School Juried Art Show to recognize the artistic talents of Martin County high school students. The art teachers at each school select each piece of artwork for entry in the exhibit. It is a highly competitive process; the categories for cash awards are photography, painting, sculpture, mixed media/assemblage, printmaking, and drawing. The awards reception on Tuesday, April 30, is held at the Court House Cultural Center Gallery. Additionally, each high school principal and the school superintendent select pieces to purchase that become a part of a permanent collection at their respective high schools and the superintendent’s office.

 

 

Support the creative and artistic talents of high school students in the Martin County area by sponsoring this annual exhibition, which has impacted over 1,500 students since 1987! Sponsorships contribute to enhancing judges’ awards across various mediums, covering professional framing costs, and hosting an awards reception for students and their families. Sponsors also get the chance to acquire a student’s artwork through a Purchase Award, where 100% of the purchase amount goes to the student, and they can present the award at the Awards Reception. Your generosity helps maintain the legacy of this distinctive educational opportunity, inspiring young visual artists in our community.

 

 

 

How will your gift support this legacy exhibition?

 

 

$2,500 pays for approximately 50% of the framing expenses.

$1,500 provides the awards given to the students.

$500 provides refreshments for student artists and families

 

 

 

Click HERE for Sponsor Details

 

 

 

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For more information about upcoming exhibits and events please visit:

 

Martin Arts

Court House Cultural Center

80 SE Ocean Blvd.   Stuart, FL 34994

772.287.6676

www.MartinArts.org

 

 

 

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

 

 

Carol Moon Art Studio Offers “Inner Artist Workshop” For Beginner/Intermediate Level Acrylic Painters May 11, 18, 25 At Her Studio In Zero Empty Spaces Legacy Place Palm Beach Gardens.

Posted on April 14th, 2024 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art Events in Palm Beach County, Art in Public Spaces, Art Supplies, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Classes And Seminars, Galleries, Local News and Events, Zero Empty Spaces, Zero Empty Spaces

Carol Moon Art Studio is offering “Inner Artist Workshop” at Zero Empty Spaces located in Legacy Place in Palm Beach Gardens on Saturday, May 11, 18, 25.   Carol  has exhibited at Residence Inn, West Elm, “Whimsy & Wonder” at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Juno Beach Juried Art Show and more venues around the United States.  Beginner/Intermediate level painters are welcome to three sessions which last 2 hours each. All acrylic paint supplies will be provided. The Rickie Report shares some of Carol’s bright and colorful images as well as the details about the workshops.  These workshops are perfect if you’re looking for a special gift to share with a friend or relative!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“From my perspective, life is an ongoing celebration of color. The beauty of color, and the power in connection propels this incredible journey forward, creating an ever evolving and enriching artistic exploration”.~ Carol Moon

 

 

 

 

Workshop dates :

 Saturday, May 11, 18, 25  2024

 10 AM – Noon

 Cost:  $245 (Supplies included)

  Pre-pay to reserve a spot  (Venmo, Credit Card, Cash)

 

 

Carol Moon Art Studio, Legacy Place Shops, 11300 Legacy Ave, Suite 140, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

 

 

 

 

 

“Bella Vista” by Carol Moon

 

 

 

 

Have fun tapping into your creative inside!

 

 

 

“Together Forever” by Carol Moon

 

 

 

Carol Moon tells The Rickie Report, ” My mission is to infuse life into every canvas, transcending mere visual representation by infusing vibrant color and emotion with each stroke. Color, to me, is a language capable of narrating stories, inspiring change, connecting hearts, and fostering happiness. The techniques I use illuminate the simple moments of life creating tangible, visual narratives, aiming not only to captivate the eye but to stir the soul and inspire the viewer. My goal is to brighten the world with beauty, nurturing a shared appreciation for the richness that life offers”.  Guided by her parents from childhood,  Carol developed an appreciation for God’s creation—the intricacies of a flower, the brilliance of a sunset, the serenity of a white sandy beach, the playful breeze in a tall field, and the majestic presence of the ocean. These daily treasures, abundant in colors and contrast, deeply resonate with her heart.

 

 

 

 

“I believe that at the core of what art can achieve is the profound connection and intersection between the artist, the artwork, and the viewer. It’s not just about the tools and canvas; it’s about the shared narratives, the connections forged, and the joy found in every stroke”.

 

 

 

 

“Funky Flamingos” by Carol Moon

 

 

 

 

 

Carol’s artistic journey has taken her through many studios, exhibitions, and events as she’s welcomed the opportunity to develop and showcase her work. She’s participated in prestigious events (Art Prize of Grand Rapids, MI). While living in Nashville, she was selected to be a monthly participant in the Germantown Art Crawl and the Franklin Art Crawl in Franklin, TN. Her work has been on display at The Art Show Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, TN, and the Juno Beach Art Festival in Juno Beach, in addition to interior decor centers and various other exhibitions and venues. Her pieces have not only found their way into countless homes across the country, but have also attracted collectors and inspired many commissioned pieces. She continues to be featured and sought out for interviews as well, most recently for feature articles in both Shoutout Miami and 123Art Magazine’s online publications.

 

 

 

 

 

Recently Carol added to her creative base an Art Therapy Certification. She has a background in psychology, and experienced her mother’s 15-year progressive Alzheimer’s Disease. These things have lead her to an interest in helping those who feel locked inside, for whatever the reason, experience freedom through artistic expression. She’s excited to see where this could lead.

 

 

 

 

 

“Manny & Tee” by Carol Moon

 

“I believe so much of creating art is about the story. Sure, my story of how a given piece comes to be. But, it’s also about the viewer’s story, what they experience in the presence of my work is so important to me. It brings me so much joy when our stories come together, and I believe that’s what art can do.”

 

 

Carol is a self-taught artist, inspired by color, God’s creation, and a profound bond with her mother. She creates vibrant works celebrating the simple things in life. Carol believes that color has the power to connect hearts and lives, enriching the human experience. Two decades in a West Michigan studio group provided mentoring, exposure, and involvement in ArtPrize of Grand Rapids. Relocating to Nashville in 2012, she joined an artist group under an internationally known mentor and Florida welcomed Carol Moon Art LLC to Zero Empty Spaces Studios. She has been featured in Shoutout Miami and 123Art Magazine, exhibiting at Residence Inn, West Elm, and  “Whimsy & Wonder” at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, highlight her achievements. Carol has been a featured artist at Zero Empty Studios in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, is a member of the Artists of Palm Beach County and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County and continually looks for ways to connect with her fellow creatives and contribute to the larger Palm Beach County artistic community.

 

 

 

Her journey continues, resonating with viewers, social media followers, and collectors who appreciate the uniqueness of her artistic expression.

 

 

 

“Hummingbird of Paradise” by Carol Moon

 

 

Contact info:

 

 

Carol Moon Frazier

Email:  Carol@CarolMoonArt.com

Cell:  616-403-7882

Website:  https://www.carolmoonart.com/

IG:  https://www.instagram.com/carolmoonart/

Youtube:  @carolmoonart2383

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/carolmoonart/

 

 

 

 

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

Call for Public Art Mural To All Artists Who Are Residents Of Palm Beach County , FL

Posted on April 5th, 2024 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art Events in Palm Beach County, Art in Public Spaces, Art Supplies, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Calls to Artists, Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, Cultural Council Of Palm Beach County, Digital Art/Video, Galleries, Local News and Events, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Water Color

This is a Public Service Announcement to share a CALL to Palm Beach County Resident artists for a Mural at the South Façade of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County (CCPBC).  The Rickie Report shares the details and urges artists to apply by April 19, 2024.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click HERE for Application

 

PROJECT OPPORTUNITY

The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County (CCPBC) requests qualifications from professional artists or professional artist teams to create an original public art mural for the back wall of its headquarters (south façade) located at 601 Lake Avenue. The theme of the mural should celebrate the concept of community: healing, unity, connections, wellness, and/or belonging. As the mural will face the Council’s new Art & Wellness Space, themes highlighting nature and tranquility are also encouraged. This call will consist of two parts: a call for qualifications followed by a selection of up to five finalists that will develop proposals for the mural.

 

 

PROJECT SITE

 

The Cultural Council serves as the county’s local arts service agency providing funding, advocacy, cultural tourism marketing, artist services, professional development, and a host of other activities and events year-round designed to support Palm Beach County creative professionals and cultural organizations. Its headquarters houses the administrative offices, three gallery spaces, a visitor information center, and the Roe Green Uniquely Palm Beach store. Immediately behind the building is a lot owned by the Cultural Council for arts programs, concerts, and other gatherings. Through this initiative, the space will be renamed the Arts & Wellness Space, and the mural will be a significant part of this rebranding and reimagining of the space.

 

 

In 2017, through the Canvas public art festival, a mural was installed on the back wall. The mural has weathered significantly and must be replaced. The Council’s back wall is approximately 54’W x 36’H and includes a roll-up type garage door that was previously included in the mural. CCPBC requests that the garage door is not included in the new mural design of approximately 1,000 sq. ft. The existing mural will be removed, and the wall will be repaired and primed before the start of the new mural project.

 

 

PROJECT GOALS

 

The artwork is of high artistic quality.
The design is expressive and echoes the theme of the project.
The completed mural serves as a visual identifier for Lake Worth Beach, the Cultural Council, and the theme of community and/or wellness.
The proposed work is appropriate for the site in terms of scale, design, and materials.

 

 

BUDGET

 

The commissioning budget is $40,000 and is all-inclusive including: design, artist fee, materials, installation, and insurance. Proposals that exceed the commission budget will be considered non-responsive and non-qualified. Artist teams must split the allotted budget if awarded. The Cultural Council will work with the selected artist or artist team on securing rental equipment (scaffolding and/or scissor-lifts). Additional budget may be allocated for these expenses.

 

 

ELIGIBILITY

 

Open to professional visual artists or artist-led teams age 18 and over who reside in Palm Beach County, Florida. Artists or artist teams (max two artists per team) must demonstrate their professional capacity to oversee the design and installation of a large-scale public mural.

 

 

QUALIFICATION APPLICATION

 

All interested artists or artists teams must submit their qualifications by uploading their application to the Call to Artists on Café. There are no exceptions.
Applications must contain all the following materials:

1. Professional Resumé: Resumés or CVs (limited to 2 pages) must be uploaded for each artist or artist team (artist teams should provide a separate Resumé/CV for each member). Teams must provide information for each team member, and one artist must be identified as the lead contact for the team. Any artist team selected through this call must retain the same composition of individual team members until the completion of the commission.

2. Statement of Interest: (max. 500 words) Statements should address the artist or artist team’s interest in developing a public art proposal for this specific commission and provide context to the conceptual and aesthetic approach, highlighting prior artworks, projects, or commissions of a similar scale.

3. Documentation of Past Projects: A minimum of five (5) images and maximum of seven (7) images of past completed or realized work within the past five years are required. Image specifications: JPG, PNG, 300dpi, 5MB max.

4. Image Information: Title of work, artist(s), year completed, medium, dimensions, location. No composite images.

 

 

SELECTION PROCESS

 

Artist or artist teams will be selected through the following process:

1. Qualification Review. CCPBC staff will preview submissions for completeness and compliance with qualification requirements. Staff may reject incomplete applications or non-qualified or non-responsive submissions.

2. Selection. A selection panel consisting of visual art professionals, board and staff representatives from the Cultural Council, and a representative from the City of Lake Worth Beach will review artists’ qualifications. No more than five (5) and no less than three (3) artists or artist teams will be selected and notified as finalists for the call.

3. Concept Creation. The finalists will create a concept for the completed mural responding to the thematic requirements. The finalists will be paid a stipend of $500 each to develop their concept proposal. Finalists will also be asked to submit a full budget and timeline for the proposed project. Concepts will be on display for two weeks at the Council’s headquarters so that the public has a chance to view and provide general feedback. The selection committee will then reconvene and select the final artist or artist team (and the mural concept). The selected artist or artist team will have approximately three months to complete the project.

 

CRITERIA:

 

Selection of the final concept proposal will be based on the project goals and the following criteria:

  1. Artistic quality: Artwork should incorporate a high level of craftsmanship and artistic excellence.
  2. Diversity: Artwork is diverse in terms of media, cultural or historical significance, innovation, and creativity.
  3. Appropriateness to site: Artwork should be innovative, engaging, and compatible with the location in terms of scale, material, and form. Artwork should be conceptually appealing to a wide audience of varied ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities. Artwork should exhibit originality of concept and demonstrate a strong conceptual alignment with the goals of the project.

4. Artist qualifications: The feasibility of the proposed artwork is evaluated relative to the artist’s ability to complete the work proposed. Factors to be considered include the artists or artist teams experience, past projects budget, and timeline.

5. Artwork maintenance: Artwork must be designed and constructed for durability in the South Florida climate. Consideration will be given to proposals that consider sustainable and efficient methods in the ongoing maintenance of the artwork, including UV protection.

 

OVERVIEW OF COMMISSIONED ARTIST OR ARTIST TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Develop and refine artistic concepts and designs with staff and key stake – holders working on the project. Develop final drawings, presentation materials, budget breakdown, and other visual and written items. Participate in an ongoing design review and modification process with input from City staff, designers, key stakeholders, and appropriate City committees.

Provide bi-monthly (every 2 weeks) email updates to CCPBC staff. Develop maintenance recommendations for the mural.

 

TIMELINE (subject to change due to funding, weather, or other issues)

March 25
April 19
April 26
May 31
June 28
September 30

 

CCPBC reserves the right to decline all applications submitted in response to this Call to Artists, to terminate the selection proceedings, or to combine, eliminate, or otherwise amend the commission opportunities at any time. Artists identified through this process are not guaranteed a commission or the opportunity to develop a public art project or proposal. The release of this Call to Artists in no way binds CCPBC to the commissioning of any artist, artist team, or artwork.

Application Requirements

 

QUALIFICATION APPLICATION

 

All interested artists or artists teams must submit their qualifications by uploading their application to the Call to Artists on Café. There are no exceptions.

Applications must contain all the following materials:

1. Professional Resumé: Resumés or CVs (limited to 2 pages) must be uploaded for each artist or artist team (artist teams should provide a separate Resumé/CV for each member). Teams must provide information for each team member, and one artist must be identified as the lead contact for the team. Any artist team selected through this call must retain the same composition of individual team members until the completion of the commission.

2. Statement of Interest: (max. 500 words) Statements should address the artist or artist team’s interest in developing a public art proposal for this specific commission and provide context to the conceptual and aesthetic approach, highlighting prior artworks, projects, or commissions of a similar scale.

3. Documentation of Past Projects: A minimum of five (5) images and maximum of seven (7) images of past completed or realized work within the past five years are required. Image specifications: JPG, PNG, 300dpi, 5MB max.

4. Image Information: Title of work, artist(s), year completed, medium, dimensions, location. No composite images.

 

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County

The Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. Building

601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460

Phone: (561) 471-2901         Email: info@palmbeachculture.com

Public Hours: Tuesday – Saturday | 12 – 5 p.m.

Administrative Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Parking: There is free, 4-hour parking along Lake Worth Beach’s Downtown streets.
There is also a public parking lot on the east side of “L” Street, adjacent to the Cultural Council’s building.

Building Accessibility: We welcome all visitors. Visitors using mobility devices and aids may gain access by using the ramp at our front entrance located on the north side of the property. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located on the first floor. Service animals are always welcomed; depending on the visitor’s needs, service animals may be carried or outfitted with a harness or leash. We encourage all visitors to ask for assistance from our staff, should they have an accessibility question.

 

 

 

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

Pompano Beach Arts Showcases Rapturous Images Of The Natural World By Phoenix. “The Spirit Of This Place” Featuring Some Never- Before-Exhibited Images Opens Friday, April 12. Exhibit Continues Through May 25, 2024

Posted on April 3rd, 2024 • Category: Art, Art Event In Broward County, Art Events in Fort Lauderdale area, Art Events in Miami Area, Art in Public Spaces, Digital Art/Video, Galleries, Local News and Events, Photography, Pompano Beach Cultural Center, Pompano Beach Cultural Center

Pompano Beach Arts showcases rapturous images of the natural world, including some never-before-exhibited images by award-winning conservation photographer, Phoenix.  “The Spirit of This Place” Opens on Friday, April 12, 2024 and is available through May 25, 2024. Immerse yourself as Phoenix takes you on a journey to Ireland, Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Venice, Alaska, New Mexico and Florida Everglades with her Sacred Trees, Landscapes, Winged Life and National Parks Collections.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks. The Opening Reception is Free AND appreciates an RSVP. Did you know that Phoenix offers one-on-one photo and small group sessions?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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New   Solo  Exhibit   by   Phoenix

 

 

 

O p e n i n g     R ece p t i o n

 

 

 

Friday • April 12 • 6—8 PM

 

Exhibit runs April 12 through May 25, 2024

 

 

 For more information and to RSVP for the opening reception go to www.pompanobeacharts.org.

 

 

 

Pompano Beach Cultural Center

50 W Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

 

“Athena” by Phoenix

 

 

 

 

Pompano Beach Arts is honored to present “The Spirit of This Place,” a gorgeous photography exhibition that captures the soul of nature as seen through the eyes of internationally collected, award-winning conservation photographer Phoenix. These 40 images reflect her devotion to protecting the natural environment, sense of oneness with the light and soul of the land and its inhabitants and a reverence for wild places.

 

 

 

 

“Venice Lagoon” by Phoenix

 

 

 

“We are delighted to bring this stunning collection of beautiful images to our gallery,” said Ty Tabing, Director, Cultural Affairs Department. “Phoenix’ work is known for capturing the intersection of art and healing, transporting viewers to a place of peace and meditation.”  Phoenix, who only goes by her first name, established a love of nature as a child during family vacations to national parks. A native Miamian and Broward County resident, Phoenix is known for her painterly approach in her photographs.

 

 

 

 

 

“Blue Night Over Ballybunion” by Phoenix

 

 

 

She tells The Rickie Report, “As an environmental photographer my goal is to capture the “it” moment, the “decisive moment” in nature, touching viewers deeply. Each photograph reflects the feelings I experience, arrested by the fragile beauty and wonder that is nature expressed by its light, colors, textures, structures and patterns. Ultimately, it is my intent to raise awareness of endangered and threatened habitats and species that we stand to lose in the natural world if we are not careful” .

 

 

 

“Flamingo 2” by Phoenix 

 

 

 

Her approach to photography and life is grounded in her philosophical belief that we are all one, and all interconnected. Her works have been honored in numerous juried exhibitions and showcased in 25 solo exhibitions, including Everglades National Park Gallery. Her photography has been featured in magazines and calendars worldwide and is found in more than 100 private collections internationally as well as corporate collections like the 22 pieces acquired by the Cleveland Clinic – Weston for the Women’s Center.

 

 

 

 

 

“Sweetpea” by Phoenix

 

 

 

“My love, my divine call to art, is to truthfully capture those moments when my soul is touched by the extraordinary wonder and beauty seen through my camera’s inner lens — from colorful bugs, smaller than a fingernail’s tip, to ever changing magnificent paintings presented every morning and night for humanity’s delight,” stated Phoenix.

 

 

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Stay in Contact with Phoenix

 

Join Phoenix’s monthly eNewsletter for her latest adventures in Nature and the Art World:

https://www.photographsbyphoenix.com/connect.html

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About Phoenix

 

For Phoenix the extraordinary beauty of nature and wilderness are a wonder. Attempting to fix them in time is her passion; photography is her art. Known for her painterly approach to composition, light, color and texture, she is an internationally collected, award-winning conservation photographer whose works are in more than 100 private and corporate collections worldwide. Phoenix is the recipient of two month-long Artist-In-Residence programs, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Olive Stack Gallery in Ireland; the Virtual Artist-in- Residence for the Center for Great Apes Art4Apes Exhibition; the featured artist for the first Endangered Exhibit – United Kingdom; two public art grants, nine public art awards and many other prestigious awards, including the Julia Cameron International Photography Contest, winning Best Landscape and Seascape Series. She was appointed to the first Public Art and Placement Advisory Board, City of Fort Lauderdale. Her works have graced national magazine covers and been featured in newspapers, magazines and blog posts – print and online internationally. She was invited to be the first photographer to “takeover” the Instagram page for the Friends of Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. Most recently, the Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Weston, Florida acquired 22 large works by Phoenix for their permanent collection in the Women’s Center. Currently she is the serving her fourth term as president of the National League of American Pen Women . A native Miamian, Phoenix lives and works in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. www.PhotographsByPhoenix.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About the City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department:

The mission of the Cultural Affairs Department is to provide cultural programming that includes visual arts, digital media, music, film, theater, dance and public art for the enjoyment and enrichment of residents and visitors to Pompano Beach, Broward County, and the greater South Florida area. The department programs and manages the City’s premiere cultural arts venues, including the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, Ali Cultural Arts Center, Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, and the Blanche Ely House Museum. The department also oversees the City’s Public Art Program and the prestigious National Endowment for the Arts’ Our Town grant awarded to the Pompano Beach Crossroads place-making arts initiative.

 

 https://www.pompanobeacharts.org/events/the-spirit-of-this-place-art-exhibition

 

 

 

 

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Explore “Soul Doodling” With Renowned Artist Scott Jeffries At Wellington Art Society Meeting On Wednesday, April 10 Plus Two Art Exhibits With An Opening Reception On Tuesday, April 16

Posted on April 2nd, 2024 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art Events in Palm Beach County, Art in Public Spaces, Art Supplies, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Digital Art/Video, Fiber Arts, Galleries, Glass, Jewelry, Local News and Events, Metal, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Polymer Clay, Pottery/Ceramics, Sculpture, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art, Wellington Art Society, Wellington City Hall Gallery, Wellington Community Center, Wood

The Wellington Art Society features Scott Jeffries as he speaks about “Soul Doodling” on Wednesday, April 10, 2024  at the Wellington Community Center.  Scott’s artistry comes from his heart with no specific plan of how a piece will turn out.  Enjoy his insights at his presentation after a meet and greet, member spotlight, and brief meeting . WAS does it again, with a double header of Art Exhibitions and ONE GREAT RECEPTION on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Visit  “Expressive ” (now until May 21, 2024, at the Wellington Village Hall) and “ Visions ” (now until June 16, 2024, at the Wellington Community Center). The venues are walkable to each other! The Rickie Report shares all of the details and a sneak peek. The public is welcome to all WAS events!

 

 

 

 

Public Is Invited To

 

 

Wellington Art Society Meeting

 

 

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

 

5:30 pm

 

 

 

Wellington  Community  Center

 

12150 Forest Hill Blvd.   Wellington, FL

 

 

For more WAS information contact: Heather Bergstrom, presidentofwas@gmail.com

 

 

 

PRESENTING:  

 

 

 

 S C O T T        J E F F R I E S

 

 

Artist, Scott Jeffries

 

 

 

“S O U L       D O O D L I N G”

 

 

If you wonder how he creates his spectacular paintings, Scott Jeffries, who’s been doodling since childhood and still has his grandmother’s paintbox and brushes, will tell you “Don’t be afraid to paint outside the lines.”

 

 

 

 

Painting by Scott Jeffries

 

 

 

 

That describes not just his art but his life. Jeffries has reinvented himself as a professional artist after a series of yet unbroken high school swimming records, being an All Star Division 1 athlete, having a successful legal career as a Public Defender and more.

 

 

 

 

Painting by Scott Jeffries

 

 

 

Jeffries’ art begins with a total absence of sketching or planning, as it blossoms spontaneously into a beautiful melody of faces and shapes that create symphonies of color sometimes spilling over and off the canvas. And he will tell you his lack of a formal art education has allowed him freedom of artistic creativity  unencumbered by established norms. To browse his paintings and learn more about Scott Jeffries please visit www.scottyjart.com, on Instagram @scottart.

 

 

 

 

Wellington Art Society Announces

 

TWO New Exhibitions:

 

 

“Expressive” and “Visions”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free Public Reception:

 

 Tuesday, April 16,2024  

5 – 7 pm

Refreshments and Door Prizes

Both exhibits are free and open to the public:

Weekdays  8  am to 5  pm

 

 

 “Expressive”

(now until May 21, 2024)

  Wellington Village Hall

2300 Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington, FL

 

&

“Visions”

 

 (now until June 16, 2024)

Wellington Community Center

12150 Forest Hill Blvd.  Wellington, FL

 

 

Enjoy the original artwork of 19 artists with over 70 works of art. Two venues – one great night! Meet the artists and vote for your favorite artwork. There will be door prizes and refreshments to enjoy.

 

 

Most of the artwork in the exhibition is for sale and a portion of the proceeds goes toward WAS Scholarship and Outreach Programs. To arrange the purchase of artwork hanging in the exhibition, or for more information please email presidentofwas@gmail.com.

 

 

Featured Artists are:

 

Halyna Albanese

Emily Bergstrom

Heather Bergstrom

 Lisa Campbell

Ayesha DeLorenzo

  Cynthia George

  Jan Gmitter 

 Diane Hodges

 Erica Kyle 

Lou Ann LaBohn

 Shahen Markarian

  Ali Mendoza

 Dinah Mirson

  Susan Mosely 

Susan Oakes

 Leslie Pfeiffer

 Marion Roberts

  Raymonde Talleyrand

  Andrea Vossen

 

 

The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization in its 42nd 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 www.wellingtonartsociety.org. 

 

 

 

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Susan Oakes Creates A Personalized Photo Collage For Birthdays, Holidays, Celebrations And Memorials. More Than Putting Pictures On One Page, Each Reflects The Person Or Family Making It A True Heirloom

Posted on March 27th, 2024 • Category: Art, Art in Public Spaces, Art Supplies, Digital Art/Video, Galleries, Photography, Susan Oakes Design

Looking for a unique gift to honor or commemorate a special occasion or life milestone? Susan Oakes creates personalized photo collages for individuals and families, focused on birthdays, holidays, celebrations, and memorials (including pets). Working together with the person or family, Susan creates artworks that reflect the occasion authentically. Your next gift can become a true family heirloom that has a distinct meaning for you and your family! The Rickie Report shares the details of how Susan goes about creating such personalized gifts and some sneak peeks. With Special Occasions coming up, we suggest you contact Susan so she has enough time to create YOUR heirloom to perfection! You do NOT have to live nearby – this is the kind of commission you can order from anywhere!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One Photo Collage celebrates a First Birthday, by Susan Oakes 

 

 

 

 

“Clients send me multiple photos along with a deposit to get started. That begins a lot of back and forth between us until we arrive at the finished product. This process cannot be rushed but when it’s right we both know it!    Susan Oakes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Susan Oakes tells The Rickie Report, “When I create a photo collage for someone, it is highly personal and variable but there are certain guidelines I follow. Whether it is a memorial, or a celebration such as a birthday or holiday, it has to reflect the person or family authentically”.

 

 

 

Collage commemorating his love of Nascar, Las Vegas, and Family, and more!  by Susan Oakes

 

 

 

 

 

She explains that in gathering photos in the early stages, it is not a simple matter of just putting images together on a page. “It’s more like putting a puzzle together: I need more photos than I will ultimately use. Although we may love certain photos, sometimes they don’t quite work together well as a whole. It’s a highly visual thing and I typically go through multiple permutations before I’m satisfied”.

 

 

 

 

Susan’s experience and multifaceted educational/ vocational journey (degrees in Psychology and Graphic Design, retail manager, freelance graphic designer, Photoshop instructor and digital and natural media artist) all come into play as she creates a unity of design.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“One thing that helps this process is creating unity in the design. I’m taking disparate photos from different places, different times, different people and I need to make them into a cohesive whole. The background of photos is very helpful in this regard. As an example, if I’m doing a collage for a child, or someone looking back on their childhood, there may be photos of playing baseball, and other photos of enjoying the beach. Both the baseball diamond and the beach have something in common: sand. I can use this motif to blend the two images from different places together”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Many times I will use a backdrop of a sky, a field, greenery, or a common color in the photos to blend the images together and more importantly, to unify the piece. Other things I use to create authenticity are hobbies, places visited, favorite things they loved doing. I have used clip art or other graphical elements, such as sports team’s logos, objects or text to tell the story”.

 

 

 

 

Example of Susan Oakes using square edged photos and creating a smooth transition

 

 

 

“I can use rectangular photos with edges, but most of the time I prefer to have no straight edges showing at all, meaning I have to blend or morph the edges of different photos to create one smooth continuous image. Or, if I cannot do this, I might put another person or object in place to hide the hard edge of a photo. All of this is done in Photoshop though a combination of masking, painting and layering. Since I’ve been teaching Photoshop for over 20 years, I show my students how to do this type of compositing”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Susan Oakes:

 

Susan is a native Long Islander (which is immediately apparent upon meeting her) who emigrated to South Florida over 18 years ago. She is married to a very tolerant and supportive husband with two grown children (and two grandchildren!) who grew up with a geek for a mother.  Having never been a person with merely one goal, one purpose, she has traveled a multifaceted educational and vocational road including degrees in Psychology and Graphic Design, with experience as a retail manager, freelance graphic designer, Photoshop instructor and digital and natural media artist. And she still hasn’t decided what she wants to be when she grows up!  Her work and teaching demonstrate that art and technology are not antagonistic, but can coexist and should be used to enhance each other in new and exciting ways. Her digital work blurs the borders between photography, painting, and digital illustration to achieve her artistic vision.

 

 

In addition to working as a digital artist and graphic designer, she is also a graphics instructor. She teaches  InDesign and Illustrator, but most frequently, Photoshop. This behemoth of a program can be totally overwhelming for a beginner. Susan specializes in teaching new people (mostly adults) Photoshop at Palm Beach State College (in the Corporate and Continuing Ed areas) and also to private students.

 

 

One of the cornerstones of her classes is the belief that they must be tailored to the needs and goals of the students. Many adults come to these classes with tremendous variation in their experience and skills; it is Susan’s primary job to first ascertain what her students need and to help them attain their goals.

 

 

“I strive to promote a low pressure and welcoming atmosphere, geared to the needs and goals of adult students. I use discussions, demonstrations, videos, hand outs, and other materials to demystify Photoshop and help students to discover its endless creative possibilities for personal expression”.

 

 

 

Her work in “natural” or “traditional media” such as painting and drawing has a much longer history than her digital work, yet the two are inextricably bound and continue to influence each other. In Susan’s natural media work she began to experiment with alternative substrates and mediums, mostly related to watercolor and ink. Susan is an active member of the Wellington Art Society, Artists of Palm Beach County, and Palm Beach Watercolor Society. She is also a member of Kelby One (Formerly known as National Association of Photoshop Professionals)

 

 

Selected Awards:

Wellington Art Society: Spring Bling (Virtual Exhibit) “Death of Privacy” 1st Place Spring 2022
Artists of Palm Beach County: Falling into Fall 2021, Featured Artist; “Revenge of Nature” First PlaceArtists of Palm Beach County, “The Artists Mind 2019”, Winter 2019, “Glass Portal” First Place
Lighthouse Artcenter: “40th Annual Member Show & Sale” April 2018 “Chasms” Photography Winner
Artists of Palm Beach County, “Digital Painting, 2017”, 6/12 – 7/14/17 Featured Artist; “Chasms” 2nd Place Lighthouse Artcenter: “39th Annual Member Show & Sale” 3/27 – 4/27/17 “Duplicity” Photography winner Lighthouse Artcenter: “38th Annual Member Show & Sale” 3/17 – 4/27/16 “Intimus” 2nd Place Photography
A Unique Art Gallery, Jupiter, FL; “World Through the Lens”, 4/15 – 6/14 “Copperleaf 2” 1st Place Winner

Solo Exhibits:

South Palm Beach City Hall, South Palm Beach, FL “Floral Passages”, 3-6/2020
Artists of Palm Beach County, Art on Park Gallery, 9/15 – 9/29/17 and “Visual Alternatives” Spring 2019 Broward Art Guild, West Regional Library in Plantation, FL, 11/2 to 12/28/17
Lake Park Library, Lake Park, FL May – 6/ 2017
Palm Beach Gardens City Hall, (with Ellen Negley),“Floral Passages” 9-10/ 2015

 

View Examples of Susan’s digital imaging and collages: 

https://www.suoakesphotoimaging.com/

View Recent examples of Susan’s natural work 

https://suoakesart.com/

 

 

Social Media / Websites

www.suoakesphotoimaging.com

www.suoakesart.com

www.suoakesdesign.com

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/susan.oakes.716

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/suoakesart/

 

 

 

 

 

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Celebrating Brent McAhren’s Creations: A Master At Murals, Drawings And Set Design

Posted on March 25th, 2024 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art in Public Spaces, Brent McAhren, Digital Art/Video, Fiber Arts, Galleries, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art, Wood

Brent McAhren is not your stereotypical artist, honing one medium or subject matter. This Jensen Beach local artist is a muralist, a sculptor, and a teacher with a bachelor of arts in visual communication design from Purdue University.  You’ve seen his work when visiting the Elliott Museum, the Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast, and the City of Palm City to name a few!  The energetic set designer for StarStruck Academy in Stuart sees everyday objects as potential  design materials as well!  Brent accepts mural and graphic design assignments on commission. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

“Will You Marry Me?” 3D People’s Choice Award Winner by Brent McAhren

 

 

 

Brent McAhren’s irregular path to becoming a mural artist is truly a life lesson for us all: Learn to pivot when “Plan A” is not working!  While studying industrial management at Purdue University in Indiana, he struggled with chemistry. His career counselor suggested he consider a design track instead. Business, homes, museums, and storefronts are lucky he did! After graduation, Brent created silkscreens for circuit boards (a layer of ink used to identify components, logos, test points and parts of the PCB). 

Recent pet portraits by Brent McAhren

 

 

Brent’s work at the newspaper, Stuart News led to a job teaching Art and Photoshop at the Inlet Grove Community High School in Riviera Beach from 2004 to 2012.  

 

 

 

 

Drawings and 3D creations by Brent McAhren

 

 

In 2013, McAhren switched gears and started creating set designs for Stuart’s StarStruck Theatre, which he continues today.  He told Stuart Magazine, ” I was introduced to the world of mural painting when Debbie Duval at the Elliott Museum posted on Facebook asking if anyone wanted a little black and white kitten because the kitten didn’t get along with her cat.” When the development director at StarStruck adopted the kitten, Duval happened to ask her if she knew anyone who could paint a mural for the Elliott”. McAhren was hired!

 

 

 

 

Mural at the Elliott Museum by Brent McAhren

 

 

Brent explains that The Elliott Museum wanted its mural to feel like a natural part of the environment as visitors explore the cars, plane, and motorcycles. Some of the museum staff suggested additions like a bluebird and a pelican. And the kitten made the mural too! This project required seven 10-hour days and is a seamless part of the exhibition.

 

 

 

 

 

Set Designs at StarStruck Theater by Brent McAhren

 

 

“Using materials that are considered trash to most, creating recycled amazing works of art. Foam couch cushions, cardboard and other mixed media are used to create 3-D art costumes and even large-scale set designs for Star Struck, children’s theater in Stuart”, Brent tells us. Winning multiple local art competitions and costume contests because of his unique application to a more realistic visual presentation, most of his artistic success comes from not limiting materials, thinking outside the box and unusual visual perspective. An eye for creative details adds to the excitement of each project he encounters.

 

 

Some recent murals by Brent McAhren

 

 

Since then, McAhren has painted local murals for companies including Shears of Joy and Shark Shack Sweets in Palm City and the Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast in Jensen Beach. He has also been commissioned for work by the City of Palm City as well as private residences. Later this year, look for two upcoming murals—a project on Johnson Avenue in Stuart (across from the Wawa) and another in downtown Jensen Beach—which he is finalizing illustrations for now.

 

 

 

For more information, please contact Brent McAhren at  772-341-9651 or email mcahren62@gmail.com

 

 

 

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Gallery 14 In Vero Beach Features “Celebrating Nature: Paintings By Reed Dixon” For The Month Of April. Meet The Artist At The Free Opening Reception On Friday, April 5

Posted on March 22nd, 2024 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art Event in Indian River County FL, Art in Public Spaces, Digital Art/Video, Fiber Arts, Galleries, Gallery 14 Vero Beach, Glass, Jewelry, Local News and Events, Metal, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Polymer Clay, Pottery/Ceramics, Sculpture, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art, Wood

Gallery 14 in Vero Beach continues its 16th season with “Celebrating Nature: Paintings By Reed Dixon”, an exhibit that reminds us that nature is wondrous and is a plentiful inspirer. This exhibit runs  April 2 – April 26, 2024, with an Opening Reception on Friday, April 5th as part of the First Friday Gallery Stroll on Fridays. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks!

 

 

 

 

 

1911 14th Avenue    Vero Beach, FL. 

Phone: 772 562-5525.  Visit:  www.gallery14verobeach.com

 

 

Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 – 5 and Saturday 10 – 4

Also open by appointment           Closed Sunday and Monday  

 

 

 

Enjoy  Vero  Beach’s  1st  Friday  Gallery  Strolls

 

 

 

“Celebrating  Nature”

Paintings by Reed Dixon

 

 

 

Opening  Reception:

Friday,  April 5,  2024

 5 – 8 pm

 

 

 

Artist, Reed Dixon

 

 

 

 This exhibit runs April 2 – April 26, 2024

 

 

 

 

Gallery 14 is happy to welcome back mixed media artist Reed Dixon. ” Celebrating Nature: Paintings by Reed Dixon” once again showcases his bright, imaginative and captivating images of flowers and birds. 

 

 

 

 

Reed Dixon’s “Tutti-Frutti”, acrylic painting size: 24 x 30

 

 

 

Reed currently lives and works in Boynton Beach, FL. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, he studied graphic design and fine arts at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He was originally a Hallmark Card designer and illustrator. Later on, after spending years in the ad business (while always painting) Reed opened Dixon Graphics, a graphic design and fine arts studio. His work has been exhibited in the Society of Illustrators Show in New York City and for the past fifty years he has been widely shown and can be found in several corporate and private collections.

 

 

 

 

Reed Dixon’s “Windy Day”, acrylic painting size: 22 x 28

 

 

 

According to Reed: “ I call it imagery. By that I mean the end result is not necessarily a study of the subject, but how I feel the subject should look in the end.  I’ve always felt the need to experiment with paints, mixed media applications, colors, textures and subject matter. I’m never short on inspiration to capture what fascinates me.” 

 

 

 

 

 

Featured  throughout  the  year  at  Gallery  14:

Lila Blakeslee

Barbara du Pont

Barbara Landry

Mary Ann Hall

Deborah Morrell Polackwich

Dorothy Napp Schindel

Walford Campbell

Joan Earnhart

Terry Green

Viola Pace Knudsen

Jessica Leto

Mia Lindberg

Francis Mesaros

Michael Robinson

Evan Schwarze

Carol Staub

Artist-sales associate Jo Zaza    

 

 

 

 

About Gallery 14:

Gallery 14 is located at 1911 14th Avenue in the Downtown, Historic Arts District of Vero Beach.  Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 – 5 and Saturday 10 – 4.  Closed Sunday and Monday OR open by appointment.

 

 

Phone:772 562-5525.  Visit us at  www.facebook.com/gallery14verobeach

FaceBook:  https://www.fb.com/gallery14verobeach

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gallery14verobeach

 

 

For more details please call  :772 562-5525

or Email: dnschindel@gmail.com

 

 

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