Artwork by Loxahatchee Artist Gisela Pferoleamper
Selected for “Contempo: Pushing the Limit on Art”
at Lighthouse Center for the Arts
Her oil painting is one of 34 included in this juried competition
Tequesta, Florida — Contemporary artwork of all media submitted by South Florida
- “Stimulus” by Gisela Pferoleamper, Loxahatchee, FL./ oil on canvas / 30” x 40”
artists has been selected for the Lighthouse Center for the Arts’ exciting contemporary art show, “Contempo: Pushing the Limit on Art,” which opens January 7 and runs through February 6. Among the entries to be accepted is “Stimulus” by Gisela Pferoleamper of Loxahatchee.
A total of thirty-four works were selected by Nelson Hallonquist, co-director of the Gavlak Gallery in Palm Beach. Once the pieces are displayed, Hallonquist will choose a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finisher, along with awarding “Best in Show” to one of the artists.
The opening reception and awards ceremony for Contempo, along with two other exhibits – The Art of Film and Bra-Vo! – is scheduled for Thursday, January 14, 2010, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the museum galleries.
“I could not be more impressed with the quality of artwork entered into our Contempo exhibition,” said curator Shannon Scott. “I feel that the selected artwork for the show really represents Contemporary art to its fullest and is a great example of the vast talent we have right in our own backyard. I think this exhibition is definitely going to accomplish what it promises in its title, Contempo: Pushing the Limit on Art.”
For more information on the Lighthouse Center for the Arts Museum or School of Art exhibitions, programs and events visit the Web site or call (561) 746-3101. The Lighthouse Center for the Arts is located in Gallery Square North, 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL, one-half mile west of US Hwy 1. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Lighthouse Center for the Arts is a non-profit community arts center dedicated to providing excellence in arts exhibitions, instruction, education and outreach for all ages. The Lighthouse Center for the Arts is a member-supported organization with some support provided by the Palm Beach County Cultural Council, the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council and the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners.