The Armory Art Center is pleased to announce that its latest exhibition, “Art Deco en Plein Air” will honor the vibrant, unique history of Art Deco buildings and places in The Palm Beaches. The exhibit is free and open to the public now through January 11, 2024.
Presented in partnership with Plein Air Palm Beach,the exhibition will showcase notable, historic Art Deco buildings including the Armory Art Center, the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, the Delray Beach Pharmacy, and much more.
“We can’t wait for our community to see this fantastic exhibition,” said Lianna Slater, Armory Art Center exhibition and events coordinator. “Palm Beach County’s history and rich architectural heritage is showcased beautifully by 40 accomplished artists. More than 40 different areas around the country are represented across various mediums.”
The exhibition comes at an exciting time in the Armory Art Center’s rich history. Earlier this year, the organization announced that it had begun restoring its historic Old Armory building. The restoration includes a new roof, windows, and doors, followed by interior renovations to offices, jewelry and metalworking studios, galleries, and a new Armory Art Center Shop—none of which will impact classes or major events.
“Art Deco en Plein Air” will be located in the East Gallery at the Armory Art Center’s historic campus. The public is invited to enjoy a complimentary closing reception for the show on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. A special lecture with the Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches will also take place that evening from 7:30-8:30 pm.
For more information about the exhibition, visit https://armoryart.org/event/art-deco-en-plein-air-exhibition-2024/.
If You Go (Calendar Item)
Art Deco en Plein Air
Now – Thursday, January 11, 2024
Closing Reception: Wednesday, January 10, 5-7 p.m.
East Gallery, Armory Art Center
811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, 33401
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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’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 pre-school to retiree. Classes in drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, fiber & textiles, ceramics and sculpture are held in twelve 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.