The arts nonprofit is calling on the community to help replace air conditioners
West Palm Beach, Fla. (June 20, 2024) — Things are heating up at the Armory Art Center, but not in a good way!
It’s no secret that South Florida summers are sweltering. The Armory’s air conditioning system is currently struggling to keep the historic campus comfortable for visitors, students, faculty, and staff.
This summer, the Armory is launching “Beat the Heat”, a matching gift campaign to raise critical funds for new air conditioners. With the community’s support, the Armory Art Center aims to install state-of-the-art air conditioners that keeps its studios, galleries, and classrooms refreshingly cool.
Thanks to a generous benefactor, every donation—no matter the amount—will be matched. By giving to the campaign, community members can help Armory guests feel comfortable and fully immerse themselves in their craft this summer.
“The ‘Beat the Heat’ campaign will ensure that our visitors can focus on creativity without sweltering temperatures,” said Jill Brown, Armory Art Center CEO. “We are grateful for the community’s unwavering support over the past three decades—and we invite them now to join us in creating a more comfortable, inspiring space at the Armory Art Center!”
How to help:
- Donate! Every dollar counts. Whether it’s $10, $100, or $1000, your gift will be matched and put toward the new AC system. There are several ways to donate:
- Visit canvas.armoryart.org/donate (select “Beat the Heat” from the dropdown menu)
- Call (561) 832-1776 to donate via phone
- Visit us to make a gift—or mail donations to the Armory Art Center (811 Park Place, West Palm Beach)
- Share our campaign with friends, family, and fellow art enthusiasts. Let’s create a buzz, keep the momentum going, and beat the heat together!
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About the Armory Art Center:
Having served the community for over 30 years, the Armory Art Center’s art school and galleries provide creative opportunities to enhance your life. The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art and the Armory Art Center’s vision is to be the leading community resource for arts education. Serving over 3,000 students annually, the Armory Art Center offers 160 courses per term in six terms throughout the year to students ranging in age from preschool to retiree. Classes in drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, fiber & textiles, ceramics, and sculpture are held in 12 state-of-the-art studios. Twelve exhibitions are hosted annually in three galleries. The Armory’s exhibitions, lectures, and special events are open to the public.
The Armory is proud to have been the recipient of several awards in recent years, including The Palm Beach Post’s Best of Palm Beach County (2022 Best Art Gallery), Chamber of Commerce of The Palm Beaches (2021 Nonprofit of the Year), The Flamingos: Florida Weekly’s Best Awards (2021 Best Place to Create Art), the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s Muse Awards (2020 Legacy Award) and more.
For information, visit www.armoryart.org or call (561) 832-1776. The Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, Fla., 33401.