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Sacred Arts Tour Monks, January 22-27, 2024

Coming Next Week:

Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County to Host

Sacred Arts Tour Monks, January 22-27, 2024

(West Palm Beach, FL – January 16, 2024) Coming next week: Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will welcome the Sacred Arts Tour Monks of Drepung Gomang Monastery, a Tibetan monastery in Karnataka State, South India, for six days of special events and experiences, Monday through Saturday, January 22-27, 2024.

These soul-stirring experiences that week at Mounts Botanical Garden will include:

  • Daily Opening & Closing Ceremonies
  • Sand Mandala Creation
  • Mala Making / SOLD OUT
  • Pet Blessings
  • Authentic Tibetan Cooking Class & Dinner with Monks / SOLD OUT
  • Cultural Pageant & Final Closing Ceremony

Workshops and activities will be led by the tour monks. Registration is required, space is limited.

“Proceeds from the Sacred Arts Tour help the monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery to raise support for the refugee monks’ community in south India for proper food, improvement in health and hygiene, and for providing better education facilities for the monk students to preserve their traditions and culture,” says Mounts Interim Co-Director Misty Stoller.   

For complete details on the Sacred Arts Tour taking place next week at Mounts Botanical Garden, visit https://www.mounts.org/sacred-arts-tour-drepung-gomang-monastery/

January 22-26

Sacred Arts Tour General Admission

Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 3:30 pm

$25 per day for Nonmember Adults; $18 for Nonmember Children (includes Garden admission); $5 per day for Members (Garden admission is free with membership).

Tickets may be purchased in advance online or the day of the event at the Welcome Center.

Join Mounts Botanical Garden in welcoming the monks from the Drepung Gomang monastery who are renowned for the Sacred Art of Sand Mandala Construction. They will be creating an Avaloketeshvara Sand Mandala (Chenrezig), which is the Buddha of generating compassion, love and peace. Construction of a mandala of this size and intricacy takes 5-7 days to complete with multiple monks working on it for 5-6 hours a day. Each day’s events include opening ceremonies and informal conversation with the monks as the mandala is created. Before and after working on the mandala each day, the monks recite prayers in the traditional overtone chanting, with each monk singing a full chord of three notes. The prayers are often accompanied by delicate hand gestures, cymbals, drums, horns, and flutes. General Admission includes full access to the Sacred Arts Tour mandala making, prayer ceremonies, and the Tibetan Marketplace for the day.

Opening Ceremony begins at 10:00 am each day.

Closing ceremony begins at 3:00 pm each day.

To purchase tickets, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2024-01/mounts.org.

January 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27

Authentic Tibetan Marketplace

Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

The Sacred Art monks of Drepung Gomang bring with them Tibetan merchandise with Buddhist religious symbols and mantras. Much of the merchandise is made by the monks living at the monastery and helps to support those studying there with living expenses and medical care. Full-day access to the Authentic Tibetan Marketplace is included with your general admission ticket. All proceeds from the marketplace go directly to the monks of the Drepung Gomang Monastery.

January 27

Sacred Arts Tour Cultural Pageant and Final Closing Ceremony

General Admission: $30 for Nonmembers Adults $23 for Nonmember Children (includes Garden admission); $10 for Members (Garden admission is free with membership)

Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Morning ceremony follows the same practice as Monday through Friday.

  • Cultural Pageant

Saturday, 12:00 pm

Experience ancient Tibetan cultural rituals, including the snow lion dance, good luck dance, monk dance, sacred chants, prayers, and monastic debate, bringing authentic Tibetan traditions to life.

  • Closing Ceremony

Saturday, 4:00 pm

The closing ceremony includes prayers, chanting, deconstruction of the mandala, and sharing the blessed sand with those in attendance.

To purchase tickets, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2024-01/mounts.org

January 23

Mala Making with Sacred Arts Tour Monks  /  SOLD OUT

Tuesday, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Workshop only: $10 per person (does not include Garden admission)

Mala beads have been around for over 3,000 years and are rooted in Buddhism. They are used as a spiritual accessory and to help you focus your mind during meditation. This workshop is fun for adults and children with adult supervision. The tour monks will explain the use of the mala and guide participants in creating your own wrist mala. All supplies are included in the workshop.

To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2024-01/mounts.org

January 24

Pet Blessing with Sacred Arts Tour Monks

Wednesday, 1:00 pm

$5 per pet; human companion’s admission to the garden is $20 for adults and $13 for children.  Free admission for members.

*Please note: Animals are not permitted inside the building for the Sacred Arts Tour.

Meant to bestow good fortune and blessings upon your furry family members, the pet blessing will imprint seeds of happiness for the animals. The mantras recited are for health and success in this life and the next ones. Bring your pet to the Garden and have them personally blessed by the monks. All animals must be under control at all times by a non-retractable leash or crate.

Pet tags for the Sacred Arts Tour will be available for purchase after the blessing for $5 each. Credit Cards only. 

To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2024-01/mounts.org

January 26

Authentic Tibetan Cooking Class & Dinner with Sacred Arts Tour Monks  /  SOLD OUT

Friday, 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Cooking class starts at 5:30pm; dinner 7:00pm – 9:00pm

$115 per person. Cooking class and dinner is limited to 30 adults.

Eat, relax, and have fun. Learn traditional Tibetan food preparation and cooking techniques with a hands-on experience making Momos, Naan and Thenthuk with the monks. Casually socialize and eat dinner with the monks as you have a night filled with amazing authentic Tibetan food you helped to prepare. Don’t worry about language differences, sharing food is universal and requires little conversation.  End the night with a prayer ceremony and house blessing. This is a-once-in-a-lifetime experience and spots are extremely limited, so reserve your seats early. Adults only please.      

To purchase tickets, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2024-01/mounts.org  

Also Available at Mounts Botanical Garden

ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN

Created by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box, 20 larger-than-life sculptures inspired by the ancient Japanese art of origami will emerge skyward throughout Mounts—each one a stunning merger of art and nature enhancing and celebrating the verdant environment, including 25-foot sculpture representing 1,000 stainless steel origami peace cranes. ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN opensat Mounts January 7 and runs through May 12, 2024. Admission is $20 for adults; $18 for seniors (65+), college students, and military with ID; $13 for ages 6-17; and free for children under 6.

Mounts Botanical Garden & Bloomberg Connects

Explore Anytime, Anywhere with New Mobile Garden Guide

Visitors can now explore Mounts Botanical Garden anytime from anywhere across the globe with the new Mobile Garden Guide. Recently launched in partnership with Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and cultural app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the guide is designed to elevate and enrich the visitor experience by making it easy to discover more of what people love before, during, and after their visit to the Garden. Multi-media content includes maps and information on Mounts Botanical’s 25 display gardens, art in the garden, and current and upcoming exhibitions, as well as an ever-growing spectrum of new photo, audio, and video content available exclusively via the app. To learn more and download the app, visit www.mounts.org/mobile-garden-guide/ [mounts.org]. 

About Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County:

With a mission to inspire and educate through nature, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Visitors to this 20-acre tropical oasis will see an acclaimed collection of 25 unique garden areas containing more than 7,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants, including Florida natives, exotic and tropical fruit trees, herbs, palms, roses, cactus, bromeliads and much more. Mounts Botanical Garden is part of the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Department, in partnership with the University of Florida and the non-profit Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden. This project is sponsored in part by The Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council, and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. Mounts Botanical is located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.mounts.org.

(Photo Credit: Sacred Arts Tour – Drepung Gomang Monastery)

  1. The Sacred Arts Tour Monks
  2. Sand Mandala with the Sacred Arts Tour Monks

A Must-Read AWE Essay Submission

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A Must-Read AWE Essay Submission

The Alliance of Women Executives (AWE) is a local nonprofit who offer scholarships to young women who are graduating from a Palm Beach County high school and continuing their education at Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, Palm Beach Atlantic University or Palm Beach State College. AWE relies on their members and donors to support the scholarship fund, for information please contact [email protected].

The essay below was submitted by a 2023 scholarship recipient with her application.

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It was the summer of 2008 when I got kidnapped. I remember it was a gloomy

Monday afternoon in Haiti. At the time, a relative was staying with us because she was

struggling financially. The day of the incident, she had just finished bathing and dressing

me. I immediately went outside to play, and that was the moment my life changed

forever. I can’t recall many details, being that I was only three years old. As I grew older,

my parents told me we made headlines in their attempt to find me. My parents were

devastated when it happened, they did not have the money for the ransom nor did they

have any way of getting it. After their uncompromising search, my family finally found

me. I was found in a bag next to a trash can, it was past midnight, on a dark and humid

night.

Two years later, my parents departed to the United States. I, however, was left

behind. Unfortunately, my name did not appear on the list of family members scheduled

to depart at that time so I was unable to accompany them. I was 5 years old when my

mother, father, and older sister left me in Haiti with a friend. My parents were unsure of

when I would be able to join them, but they could not give up this opportunity for a better

life. I was 10 years old when my sister died, and I never got the chance to say goodbye.

I was 12 years old when I finally joined my family in the United States, and met my new

sister for the first time.

I arrived in the United States two weeks before school started, not knowing much

English. The only thing my parents had taught me to say was, “Hello, my name is Glory

Cadet” . I remember feeling lost the first couple of months of school; the first day was

definitely the worst. I could not find any of my classes and even sat in the wrong

classroom for 30 minutes before someone offered me help. I was in 7th grade when I

moved, a time that is already difficult for young hormonal pre-teens. Add onto that the

inability to communicate with your peers and it’s a whole different story.

That first year was very difficult for me since English was not my native

language. I struggled a lot in school, especially in Language Arts and Social Studies; I

did fairly well in math though. It was extremely difficult for me to understand the

teachers which in turn affected my GPA. I received little assistance from outside help;

my parents were unable to be of service to me because they themselves did not know

English. Neither of my parents attended University; however, they always encouraged

us to further our education. Education was very important to my parents, that is why

they moved to the United states. My parents sacrificed everything so that my sister and

I could have a chance at a better life.

There was really only one individual who was able to offer any support, and that

was a family friend named Mr. Gardy. Mr. Gardy and I used to watch children’s

programs on PBS Kids while he helped me with my homework. This one simple act of

kindness is what got me through the first couple of years of school. Despite the fact that

I struggled to understand and speak English, I have never failed a single class. As I

entered high school I was able to keep my honor roll record all four years. I have

overcome a stampede of challenges; From being kidnapped as an infant, to being left

behind as a small child, to losing my sister while abroad, and much more; that I simply

cannot fit into this essay. Mr. Grady always said that I am like a Bull, I run toward the

red cape, I do not cower in fear. I face my problems head on, it is because of this that I

have overcome the many adversities set upon me.

I have been able to overcome all obstacles thrown my way, I know I am ready to

face whatever the future may cast in my direction. Education has always been important

to my parents, and they have instilled that in me as well. To me, going to college would

fulfill not only their dream for me, but mine as well because I will be able to get a

well-paying job, make important new friends, and be able to give back to my community.

2024 ALLIANCE OF WOMEN EXECUTIVES (AWE) SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

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2024 ALLIANCE OF WOMEN EXECUTIVES (AWE) SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

The Alliance of Women Executives (AWE) is now accepting applications for its $1500 scholarships, 25 scholarships will be offered to the Class of 2024.

The applicant must be a young woman graduating from a Palm Beach County high school and planning to attend Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, Palm Beach Atlantic University or Palm Beach State College. To be considered, applicants must submit a letter of recommendation, a copy of the 1st page of their high school transcript, complete the AWE application and write a short essay. The complete list of requirements can be found at www.aweinc.org/scholarship.

The deadline for applications is April 2, 2024.
The mission of AWE is to bring women together to share business experience and knowledge while promoting higher education for the next generation of young women in Palm Beach County through academic scholarships.  To learn more about AWE please contact [email protected] .

(Pictured above: the 2023 recipients of the AWE scholarship awards).

LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER’S 11TH ANNUAL PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL MARCH 3 – 9 

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LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER’S 11TH ANNUAL PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL MARCH 3 – 9 

AWARD-WINNING ARTISTS CAPTURE BREATHTAKING LOCAL SCENERY AT LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER’S 11TH ANNUAL PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL MARCH 3 – 9 

The festival features a Paint Out Competition, artist demonstrations, a Collectors’ Party & Sale, a Battle of the Brushes competition, workshops, and fresh art for sale 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Tequesta, Fla. (January 2, 2024) – Lighthouse ArtCenter’s (LAC) 11th Annual Plein Air Festival brings together thirty-two award-winning artists to compete for over $15,000 in cash and prizes through the practice of painting “en plein air” or “in the open air.”  

The festival takes place March 3 – 9, 2024. It includes free events and artist demonstrations, workshops, and hundreds of freshly painted pieces available for purchase throughout the week at Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery at 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469. A full schedule of events, demonstrations, and workshop details can be found at lighthousearts.org/pleinair. 

“Our festival attracts the nation’s top Plein Air artists, who come to Palm Beach County to paint our local landscapes, coastlines, and landmarks. Their paintings capture everything from “Old Florida” found in places like Jonathon Dickinson Park and Riverbend Park to iconic landmarks such as Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse,” said Lighthouse ArtCenter’s Executive Director, Jeni Licata. “The only requirement is to paint outdoors. Plein air painting allows artists to express their creativity without constraint on subject or medium.” 

Renowned artist Michele Usibelli was selected as this year’s judge. Her impressive artistic background includes exhibitions in group and solo galleries and recognition in regional, national, and international juried exhibitions and Museum Auctions. Usibelli will honor the artists with a variety of awards including Best Marine, Best Seaside, Best Architecture, Best Nocturne, and Best of South Florida.  

Lighthouse ArtCenter’s 11th Annual Plein Air Festival Participating Artists:  

Hector Acuna – Grafton, Wisconsin 

Harsh Agrawal – London, England 

Marc Anderson – Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 

Natalia Andreeva – Tallahassee, Florida 

Pam Ayres – Tequesta, Florida 

Olena Babak – Hartland, Maine 

Carla Bosch – Liberty Hill, Texas 

Lon Brauer – Granite City, Illinois 

Carl Bretzke – Minneapolis, Minnesota 

Krystal Brown – Spring, Texas 

Edward Buonvecchio – Cornville, Arizona 

Kathleen Denis – Palm Beach Shores, Florida 

Erin Dertner – Santa Rosa, California 

Lori Cusick – Dallas, Texas 

Bill Farnsworth – Venice, Florida 

Neal Hughes – Medford, New Jersey 

Russell Jewell – Easley, South Carolina 

Tim Kelly – Baltimore, Maryland 

Chris Kling – Stuart, FL 

Jeffrey Markowsky – Savannah, Georgia 

Laura Martinez-Bianco – Marlboro, New York 

Ralph Papa – Boynton Beach, Florida 

Kari Ruiz – Interlaken, New York 

Manon Sander – North Palm Beach, Florida 

Mark Shasha – Swampscott, Massachusetts 

Richard Sneary – Kansas City, Missouri 

Mary Hertler Tallman – Jackson, Michigan 

Lyudmila Tomova – Raleigh, North Carolina 

Richie Vios – Austin, Texas 

Robin Weiss – Poulsbo, Washington 

Cory Wright – Palmetto, Florida 

Stephen Wysocki – Armstrong Creek, Wisconsin 

The festivities begin on Sunday, March 3, with a “Paint Out Competition” at Harbourside Place in Jupiter from 9 am – 1:30 pm. This fast-paced event is open to professional and amateur artists who compete for over $2,000 in cash and prizes. The public is welcome to watch as artists begin painting at the sound of an air horn and have two hours to complete their work, which is then displayed and available for sale.  

March 4 – 7, the award-winning artists paint in picturesque places throughout Palm Beach and Martin Counties, capturing the beauty before them on canvas. Free artist demonstrations are open to the public. A schedule can be found at lighthousearts.org/pleinair, and real-time updates are available on Instagram @lighthouseartcenter. All paintings can be viewed and available for purchase at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery throughout the week from 9 am- 6 pm.  

The culmination arrives on March 8 from 5 – 8 pm with the “Collectors’ Party & Sale,” where attendees can purchase freshly painted, one-of-a-kind pieces and mingle with the artists and other art lovers while enjoying LAC’s signature hors d’ oeuvres and refreshments. The festival finale is on March 9 at LAC Gallery from 10 am – 2 pm and includes a lively “Battle of the Brushes” painting competition (10 am – 12 pm), an Awards Ceremony, and the introduction of new 8″ x 8″ small works available for sale.  

Three visiting artists will offer workshops for artists looking to hone their craft. “Painting Seascapes and Waves” with Olena Babak for all skill levels (February 27 – 28 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm) focuses on painting realistic transparent water and rolling waves with oil painting through demonstrations and instruction. Carl Bretzke’s “The Golden Hour and Sunset” (March 1 & 2 from 3 – 7 pm) is for intermediate to advanced artists and teaches how to capture the late afternoon and sunset “light effects” in paint. Michele Usibelli welcomes artists of all levels to “Bringing Life and Energy to your Paintings” (March 12 – 14 from 10 am -4 pm), which focuses on the essential steps to building a successful painting through a lecture, discussions, demonstrations, and one on one instruction. Advance registration is required at lighthousearts.org. 

About Lighthouse ArtCenter: 

Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art is 501c(3) not-for-profit founded in 1964 by eight artists and Christopher Norton. The ArtCenter is dedicated to the visual arts whose mission is to inspire, engage and connect our community through a vibrant school of art, unique exhibitions and diverse special events. The center has grown into a three-building campus consisting of a Gallery & 2D Studio, 3D Studio, and a Jewelry & Textile Studio. Supported by memberships, tuition, grants, and donations, Lighthouse ArtCenter serves over 20,000 visitors, 3000 students, 45 faculty members, 400 summer art campers, and a comprehensive outreach program to benefit under-served populations. For more information visit https://www.lighthousearts.org. 

Facebook: @lighthousearts.org 

Instagram: @lighthouseartcenter  

LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER GALLERY AND 2D STUDIO 

373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469 

561-746-3101 

Monday-Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm 

Friday: 9 am – 4 pm 

Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm 

Sunday: Closed 

3D STUDIO 

395 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, FL 33469 

561-746-3101 

Monday-Thursday: 9 am – 6 pm 

Friday: 9 am – 4 pm 

Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm 

Sunday: Closed 

STUDIO 385 

Jewelry and Textiles 

385 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469 

561-746-3101 

Monday: 2-5 pm 

Tuesday: 10 am-1 pm 

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Calendar Listing:  

March 3 – 9, 2024, Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) presents the 11th Annual Plein Air Festival with thirty-five award-winning artists from all over the country coming together to compete and capture local scenes through painting “en plein air” or “in the open air.” The festival includes free artist demonstrations, workshops, events, and fresh art for sale. The art will be displayed throughout the week and is available for purchase at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery at 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469. A list of the participating artists and a full schedule of events can be found at lighthousearts.org/pleinair.  

FREE Public Art Exhibit “The Art of Florida’s Highwaymen”

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FREE Public Art Exhibit “The Art of Florida’s Highwaymen”

returns to the Wellington Community Center in January

Above:
Mary Ann Carroll, “Untitled (Back Country).” Oil on board, 17 3/4 x 23 1/2 inches.COURTESY OF THE JACOBS COLLECTION. (C) 2019 WANDA RENEE MILLS. PHOTOGRAPHY BY TARIQ GIBRAN

Wellington is proud to announce the return of a FREE public art exhibit “The Art of Florida’s Highwaymen” at the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard). The exhibit will be on display for public viewing on Saturday and Sunday, January 27-28, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Presentations with Art Historian, Roger Lightle, will take place each day at 2:00 p.m. R.A. McLendon, a key member of The Highwaymen who began his painting career in 1955, will be painting live on site.
 
Who are the Highwaymen?
In the late 1950s, during the Jim Crow era of the South, a small group of African American artists from the Ft. Pierce and Vero Beach area started a business venture during a time when employment opportunities available were most likely low-paying, minimum wage jobs.
 
Eventually, the group numbered twenty-six self-taught artists. Unable to display and sell their work through traditional channels such as galleries and art agents, they traveled the roads selling their paintings to business owners, real estate brokers, lawyer’s offices, banks, and others along the way. This unconventional sales method earned them the name of “The Highwaymen” sometime in the mid-1990s. For over 60 years the group captured Florida’s natural beauty in an estimated 200,000 paintings, depicting striking views of back woods scenes, breaking waves, palm-lined beaches, and rivers, to name a few.
 
The Highwaymen have been featured in the N.Y. Times, and on National Public Radio, and were inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 2004. Their work is on display in the White House and Florida Governor’s mansion, in addition to countless homes and offices across the country.
 
For more information call the Wellington Community Center at (561) 753-2484, or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/Events.
 
Stay up to date on events and activities coming up in Wellington by signing up for the monthly Play Wellington Newsletter at www.wellingtonfl.gov/PlayWellington.
 
As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/Newsletter.

Sunday Family AutoFest

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Sunday Family AutoFest

Wellington Art Society to Feature Rose Gong Monier for their February Meeting

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Wellington Art Society to Feature Rose Gong Monier for their February Meeting

“Ceramics, Easy Peasy!”

The Wellington Art Society is pleased to host Rose Gong Monier as featured Artist and Speaker at their February meeting at 5:30pm on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at the Wellington Community Center. For more information please contact [email protected].

There are artists who work in ceramics and artists who design products for living spaces, Rose Gong Monier fuses the two with a passion that is indisputable throughout her 25-year long career. A graduate of Parsons School of Design, Rose has worked with furnishing giants like Ralf Lauren, Henredon, Karastan, Reed & Barton, and Waterford-Wedgewood; companies that represent lifestyle and luxury. Rose and her handpicked team of designers were directly responsible for the creation of the Polo Sport men’s fragrance bottle and packaging.  Using clay as her favorite medium, Rose’s work is focused on the creative process constructing a vision that is both expressive and distinctly unique. Rose will celebrate Valentines Day with a fun, thoughtful, and perhaps romantic project and demonstrate how ceramics can be “easy peasy!”

For more information on Rose Gong Monier, please follow the links below:

https://www.artistsofpalmbeachcounty.org/rosegongmonier

http://www.rosegongmonier.com

https://www.instagram.com/rosegongmonier/

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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.  

First-ever Black History Month Dance Event Coming to Palm Beach County

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First-ever Black History Month Dance Event Coming to Palm Beach County

The day of dance will include dance classes, workshops, performances and more at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Jan. 11, 2024 (WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) — Natural Movers Foundation and the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will host South Florida’s first day of dance in honor of Black History Month this February. 

MOVED: A Celebration of Black History and Culture Through Dance will occur on Saturday, February 24, 2024. The inaugural single-day dance experience invites attendees to move, learn, and witness the spaces that Black dancers and artists pioneered, carved, and influenced in the field of dance.

Experienced dancers and those new to dance can take various masterclasses in modern, ballet, African dance, hip hop, and more. Panel discussions and additional workshops will also take place, followed by a special performance at the end of the day. More details are available at naturalmovers.org/moved.

“We can’t wait to partner with the Kravis Center on this exciting new event,” said Ericka Squire, NMF founder & CEO. “This immersive dance experience has something for everyone—whether they want to participate in a dance class or partake in a cultural workshop—to celebrate the Africanist presence in dance. We hope to educate the South Florida community about the many Black influencers and change-makers who have shaped the industry—and offer the community a fun way to appreciate dance this February.”

“Downtown West Palm Beach is known for its cultural scene and commitment to hosting unique events,” said Teneka James-Feaman, associate executive director of the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority. “We are excited to support MOVED—this event showcases downtown’s unique spirit, diverse community, and remarkable artistic talent.”

This year’s featured dance artists include David “The Crown” Stalter, World Champion of the “World Hip Hop Dance Championship” and USA Champion of “Red Bull Dance Your Style”; assistant professor of dance at the University of Maryland Baltimore County and Master Teacher of the Umfundalai technique Shaness Kemp; and Buddha Stretch, award-winning hip-hop artist and choreographer who has worked with artists such as Michael Jackson, Will Smith and Mariah Carey.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with the Natural Movers Foundation to present this extraordinary day of dance celebrating Black culture on the final Saturday of Black History Month,” said Tracy C. Butler, Kravis Center director of education.

If You Go:

Who: Natural Movers Foundation & Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

What: MOVED: A Celebration of Black History and Culture Through Dance

When: Saturday, February 24, 2024 (Workshops: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Concert: 8 p.m.)

Where: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Cohen Pavilion (2nd floor))

Tickets: Full day plus concert ticket: $50/person* (early bird), ($75/person after February 1, 2024)

Single concert ticket: $25/person; single dance class pass: $20/person

This event is made possible thanks to the support of the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority and the West Palm Beach Arts & Entertainment District.

For a full schedule of events, visit naturalmovers.org/moved.

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About Natural Movers Foundation:

Natural Movers Foundation is the only organization dedicated to enriching the cultural landscape and artistic progression of Palm Beach County through dance. We offer masterclasses to dance enthusiasts & professionals and transformative dance events & performances for the community to enjoy. We also put artists to work by connecting local choreographers and teaching artists to performance and teaching opportunities. Natural Movers offers free arts education programs throughout Palm Beach County. For more information about upcoming events, visit naturalmovers.org.

About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:

The Kravis Center is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL. The Center’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality, by offering comprehensive arts education programs; by providing a Palm Beach County home for local and regional arts organizations to showcase their work; and by providing an economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County. For information, please visit kravis.org

*All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Visit kravis.org for up-to-date information.

The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority: 

The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was created in 1967 as an independent special taxing district to promote and enhance a safe, vibrant Downtown for residents, businesses and visitors through the strategic development of economic, social and cultural opportunities. The DDA improves and maintains Downtown West Palm Beach by offering information and services to visitors, residents and business owners. For more information visit DowntownWPB.com 

The West Palm Beach Arts &Entertainment District:

The West Palm Beach Arts &Entertainment District is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage, promote, and advance diverse arts, culture and entertainment opportunities for residents and visitors of West Palm Beach. The A&E District enhances the appeal of West Palm Beach, drawing attention to its robust arts community that creates a distinct sense of place and contributes to the status of a vibrant city illuminated by its beauty, community economic success and range of creative expression. For more information visit DowntownWPBArts.com

High Fashion Meets Creativity at Armory Art Center’s Premier Fundraising Event

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High Fashion Meets Creativity at Armory Art Center’s Premier Fundraising Event

This January, 20 talented artists will turn white attire into wearable masterpieces

January 11, 2024 (WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) — Join the Armory Art Center for a special night of creativity at “Artistry: Get Painted Plus!” on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 6 p.m.

Bring a white item of clothing and take home a work of art! This premier event invites community members to indulge in an art-filled night they won’t soon forget—over 20 artists will turn guests’ blank attire into unique, wearable masterpieces.

The event is curated by co-chairs Lynn Feld and Linda Silpe. Proceeds support the Armory Art Center’s visual art programs, including art classes, multiple vital healing arts programs, and art exhibits for the Palm Beach County community.

“We are thrilled to bring back the magic of Artistry this year—this time with wearable art,” said Linda Silpe, event co-chair. “This event gives guests the chance to enjoy a one-of-a-kind piece for years to come. And they can feel good about their purchase—because proceeds support the Armory Art Center’s arts programming.”

Guests can also participate in a silent auction featuring stunning artist-designed boxes filled with special treasures, plus a luscious cocktail buffet and visual art activities to enjoy while their canvas couture is created. Tickets start at $275.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To learn more about Artistry or purchase tickets, please visit armoryart.org/Artistry.

If You Go (Calendar Item)

Who: Armory Art Center

What: Artistry: Get Painted Plus!

When: Thursday, January 25 (6-8:30 p.m.)

Where: Armory Art Center (811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, Fla., 33401)

Tickets: 

Supporter Admission: $275 (Entrance at 6 p.m.)

Patron Admission: $375 (Entrance at 5:30 p.m.)

Details: Bring a white item of clothing and take home a work of art!

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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, 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.

Art Palm Beach to Feature Works from Warhol, Pollock, Chagall & HRH Prince Nikolaos

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Art Palm Beach to Feature Works from Warhol, Pollock, Chagall & HRH Prince Nikolaos

Palm Beach, Fla. (Jan. 24, 2024) –Art Palm Beach is proud to announce that our celebrated show just got even more dynamic! Works from some of the most well-known artists in history will not only be on display but also for sale this year. 

Hollis Taggart is presenting a collection of five Andy Warhol works, Provident Fine Art will be presenting a Jackson Pollock piece and Chagall’s 1956 Esquisse pour le Grand Cirque, will be on display and for sale carefully curated and framed by Modern Fine Art Gallery.

In addition, Art Palm Beach will also be hosting HRH Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark (pictured above) and his special exhibit Dialogos presented by Ethan Cohen and curated by Marilena Koutsoukou and Ethan Cohen. Dialogos showcases a fusion of ethereal photographs and luminous marble. HRH Prince Nikolaos is fascinated by the grace of light found in Greek nature, something which he constantly seeks to recreate. The Coudert Institute will also be collaborating with Ethan Cohen and Art Palm Beach to host a special event for Prince Nikolaos. “This year, Art Palm Beach is going to be unmatched for the galleries participating, the level of art that’s being shown and of course having royalty at our fair. Prince Nikolaos showcasing his impressive works makes this year’s show even more exciting,” said Kassandra Voyagis, the producer and director of the show. 

Art Palm Beach will be held January 24th to the 28th, 2024 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center with more than 80 prestigious modern art galleries participating. Art Palm Beach will also be donating 15% of the entire shows proceeds to The American Heart Association including the night of the star-studded VIP opening night premier event. Ticket sales for opening night are $150. Tickets for every other day are $35 and can be purchased here. The exclusive VIP red-carpet opening night event will feature the who’s who of Palm Beach County along with trendsetters, influencers and two special celebrity guests who will be announced shortly. 
For more information about the show please visit: ArtPalmBeach.com

Art Palm Beach to Feature Works from Warhol, Pollock, Chagall & HRH Prince Nikolaos

Palm Beach, Fla. (Jan. 24, 2024) –Art Palm Beach is proud to announce that our celebrated show just got even more dynamic! Works from some of the most well-known artists in history will not only be on display but also for sale this year. 

Hollis Taggart is presenting a collection of five Andy Warhol works, Provident Fine Art will be presenting a Jackson Pollock piece and Chagall’s 1956 Esquisse pour le Grand Cirque, will be on display and for sale carefully curated and framed by Modern Fine Art Gallery.

In addition, Art Palm Beach will also be hosting HRH Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark and his special exhibit Dialogos presented by Ethan Cohen and curated by Marilena Koutsoukou and Ethan Cohen. Dialogos showcases a fusion of ethereal photographs and luminous marble. HRH Prince Nikolaos is fascinated by the grace of light found in Greek nature, something which he constantly seeks to recreate. The Coudert Institute will also be collaborating with Ethan Cohen and Art Palm Beach to host a special event for Prince Nikolaos. “This year, Art Palm Beach is going to be unmatched for the galleries participating, the level of art that’s being shown and of course having royalty at our fair. Prince Nikolaos showcasing his impressive works makes this year’s show even more exciting,” said Kassandra Voyagis, the producer and director of the show. 

Art Palm Beach will be held January 24th to the 28th, 2024 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center with more than 80 prestigious modern art galleries participating. Art Palm Beach will also be donating 15% of the entire shows proceeds to The American Heart Association including the night of the star-studded VIP opening night premier event. Ticket sales for opening night are $150. Tickets for every other day are $35 and can be purchased here. The exclusive VIP red-carpet opening night event will feature the who’s who of Palm Beach County along with trendsetters, influencers and two special celebrity guests who will be announced shortly. 
For more information about the show please visit: ArtPalmBeach.com

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