Martinarts Magazine - Fall 2019/Winter 2020

martinartsmagazine The Arts Council of Martin County

FALL 2019 | WINTER 2020

Recognizing the Stars at the mARTies! / Page 4

Carnevale di Martin, 40th Anniversary Celebration / Page 12

All Florida Juried Art Show Hits All Time Record/Page 7

Check out the Arts & Cultural News / Page 24 – 27

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SIGNATURE EVENTS Presented by the Arts Foundation for Martin County

mARTies Awards

November 14, 2019 Lyric Theatre, 7:00 – 9:00 PM

VIP Pre-Party @ Café Martier 5:30-6:30 PM Awards Program includes performances by student nominees, a display of nominees’ artwork and fellowship among patrons of the arts. Celebrates the important role the arts play in our personal, professional and civic life. Nominees recognized in literary, performing and visual arts.

Tickets: $75 with VIP; $40 Awards Only

Carnevale di Martin

40th Anniversary Gala January 9, 2020, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

VIP & Sponsors Party at a private residence

February 1, 2020 Willoughby Country Club, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

An immersive celebration of the arts featuring local artisans and the music of Italy.

Tickets: $150

ArtsFest© 2020

February 8 & 9, 2020 Saturday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM and Sunday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Two-day festival celebrating the visual performing, culinary and literary arts in downtown Stuart.

Admission $10/adults; kids, 18 & under free.

Cultural Conversations

Engage your artistic interests.

(See page 20 for a preview.)

January 16: Culinary February 20: Beethoven

CHCC PROGRAMS Arts: Story Time in the Gallery at the Court House Cultural Center in partnership with community leaders and volunteers as readers.

The last Thursday of each month 10:00 AM

Exhibitions: Beyond the Classroom

Featuring current and former visual art teachers from Martin County area schools.

Through October 8, 2019

All Florida Artist Juried Art Show

A 29-year legacy exhibition, this show will include a lecture by the juror, Ehren Gerhard.

October 18 – December 19, 2019 Awards Night: October 18 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Cut. Blown. Cast.

A Contemporary Art Glass Exhibit

Feature glass artists curated by DMG Studios, St. Petersburg, Florida.

January 10 – February 27, 2020 Opening Night: January 17 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Sunset Concerts @ The Gallery

2nd Tuesday Monthly September – June 5:30 PM

Featuring local music groups, youth and adult.

GALLERY HOURS:

Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM For extended weekday hours, please check the website.

ARTS COUNCIL, INC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Bowers Maria Miele Gaby Ferraro Terri Pettengill Karen Barnes Doug Smith (BOCC) Tony Anderson (School Board) Becky Bruner (City of Stuart)

ARTS FOUNDTION FOR MARTIN COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Neil Capozzi Paul Nunley Sharon Holt David Deakins Ed Smith Jennifer Powers Kimberly Perron Liz Bonan Liz McKinley

Marie Jureit Beamish Robert Ankrom Vicki Davis STAFF MEMBERS Nancy K. Turrell, Executive Director Laura Daniel, Fund Development & Outreach Manager Jennifer Hearn, Arts Programs Manager Wendy Nelson, Office & Finance Manager Elise Raffa, Communications Manager

The Arts Council | Court House Cultural Center | 80 SE Ocean Boulevard | Stuart, FL 34994 | 772.287.6676

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Chairman’s Letter From the CEO

The Arts Council as you know it, is in for some change to better tackle our vision for the future.

And the Arts Foundation for Martin County is providing the leadership for funding including our long running signature events and programs, while the Council will focus on our role as the local arts agency for the community focused on the Court House Cultural Center, cultural sector marketing/promotion, arts education, advocacy and economic impact.

Your annual membership dues will be direct income to the Council; while larger gifts including corporate sponsorships, and our major gifts efforts which include the Encore Society and the Director’s Circle will be managed by the Foundation. Producing our signature events will be the realm of the Foundation as will leading the campaign for a cultural center.

I’m sure you will have questions along the way as this transition unfolds. So will we, but together this change will seem minor in a very short time, especially with the exciting things we have in store!

I have a huge love for glass. Since I started working with the Council, I’ve wanted to do a glass exhibition. When the decision was made to theme the 40th Anniversary celebration, Carnevale di Martin, it started the process of talking about glass. As you know Italy, and Venice in particular, is known the world over for their glass art. The fuel for this passion got even brighter this summer when we had everyone on the Cultural Excursions make their own paperweights.

I am so happy to announce that the time has arrived for a contemporary art glass show. We are partnering with DMG Glass Studios, St. Petersburg, FL to curate a show in our gallery in January (see page 8).

But I couldn’t let it go with just an exhibition… and we’ve invited the Corning Museum of Glass to bring their impressive 26-foot mobile hot shop to Stuart during ArtsFest! I’m so excited, I can hardly stand it! Corning is the preeminent home for glass art with a collection that spans the centuries. And if you have Netflix, you’ll want to catch the new reality series Blown Away to watch some of today’s top glass artists compete at Corning’s studio in NY. Some of these artists may be coming to Stuart in February as a part of our program! WOW!

Let me know if you want to join in on this glass extravaganza… and our 40th anniversary celebration. Of course, there are sponsorship opportunities available!

Nancy K. Turrell Executive Director, The Arts Council Inc. CEO, The Arts Foundation for Martin County

From the Chairman Greetings, Patrons of the Arts!

This has been a very busy year, and 2020 looks even busier. Summer never slowed down. Most notable included the Martin Artisans Guild Summer Salon in June, a cultural excursion to Santa Fe in July and the Court Room Session III in August.

As we embark on our 40th anniversary year in 2020 we will be hosting our Carnevale di Martin, a Venetian Gala at Willoughby Country Club on February 1, prior to our annual ArtsFest. This event will be headlined by vocalists Terry Barber and Lorrianna Colozzo. The gala committee has been focused on this event for almost a year and it’s been an enjoyable collaboration. I have been involved in a Venetian mask painting fundraising project for the gala. I asked local artists to take a blank mask and create an artistic masterpiece.

Masks are currently on display in The Court House Cultural Center. They will be sold at events this fall and winter. We hope the buyers will wear them to the gala in February or enjoy collecting them.

As the owner of Stuart Art Supply, I am happy to be part of a newly designated arts and entertainment district – “The Creek” Arts & Entertainment District. This area is home to many arts related organizations and businesses, and is a grass roots group including the Arts Council. We are asking the City of Stuart to designate the south end of the city: Colorado Avenue to Kindred Street to Johnson, to Florida to Dixie, to Kiwanis Park as a special area to encourage business development and arts activities. We hope property owners will host art murals on their buildings. The district will also host first and third Friday art and entertainment events. Stay tuned for future updates.

We are still pursuing our goal of creating a center for the arts in Stuart and Martin County. Our committee of interested parties continues to move forward on the Stuart High School project, while watching for other potential locations. Over the summer many arts organizations have become homeless, so the need for artistic space is even more pressing.

Please enjoy reading through this issue of Martin Arts Magazine and familiarize yourself with what the Art in Martin County has to offer. Thank you for supporting the Arts Council and the Arts Foundation of Martin County.

Neil Capozzi Chairman The Arts Foundation for Martin County

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Recognizing the Stars at the mARTies!

Join us at the Lyric Theatre to honor artists, philanthropists, volunteers and leaders

The stars will be shining brightly on November 14 at the historic Lyric Theatre in downtown Stuart! The mARTies Committee is so excited to move the annual event to this venue which is so important to our cultural community.

The evening’s show is being produced by Heidi Condon with support from Kristal Wion Eckhardt, aka Captain Hook. The student performers, all nominees, are in rehearsals to bring to you a night you won’t forget! They are creating unique performances just for the mARTies and partnering to do so.

Committee member, Sharon Hagin is coordinating the review of the nominees. Students are interviewed in addition to submitting documents for the esteemed judges to consider.

The mARTies co-chairs, Lisa Renee Ludlum and Marney McKee, invite you to join them at the Lyric to applaud the nominees and named awards recipients.

Presale tickets will be on sale to nominees and members initially with general admission ticket sales starting on October 1st.

Consider starting the evening early and be a part of the VIP reception held at our newest downtown locale, Café Martier. The inclusive tickets (VIP and awards performance) are $75 via the Lyric’s website. A limited number of VIP tickets are available. Planning for the VIP party are the artistic duo, Ken Hooper-Capozzi and Barb Bucci.

Don’t be surprised to find paparazzi lurking near the entrance of the Lyric just waiting to snap your photo!

Camera-ready Liz McKinley is the official photographer for the night.

The mARTies Awards is a signature event produced by the Arts Foundation for Martin County to support the Arts Council, Inc. Student recipients will

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mARTies Co-Chairs Marney McKee and Lisa Renee Ludlum

receive scholarships to support their bright futures in the arts! All Named Award recipients will be recognized during the evening as will our nominees. Following in the footsteps of famous awards events, we will announce the recipients of our nominated categories during the mARTies!

Excited to be a part of a wonderful night?

Perhaps you’d even like to support our efforts? Katie Gianni, Terri Pettengill, and Laura Daniel are working to delight our sponsors, so call today to get in on the fun.

Congratulations to our Nominees: ADULT – LITERARY ARTIST Betty Jo Buro Linda Aileen Miller June O’Brien Nicki van Vonno

ADULT – PERFORMING ARTIST Lorrianna Colozzo Anna Preston Tasha Shirley

ADULT – VISUAL ARTIST Betty Brain Suzanne Connors Amanda Jones Rosalind Neilen Roni Rottner

Recognizing the Stars at the mARTies!

Lifetime Achievement in the Arts, Guy Coheleach

Philanthropy in the Arts, Jerome & Phyllis Rappaport

STUDENT – PERFORMING (MUSIC) ARTIST

Congratulations to our Award Recipients:

Zoe Beaton Abigail Bracken Sophie Bracken Aliya French Brandon Gunter Lucas Pereira Courtney Stanford

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE ARTS Guy Coheleach

STUDENT – PERFORMING (THEATRE) ARTIST Kaitlyn Conboy Julia Cuccurullo Glenna Dull Eliza Levy Mollie Saum Gina Saxton Leelou Ziehm

PNC – Arts Alive!

EXCELLENCE IN ARTS EDUCATION Cindy Kessler

ARTS LEADERSHIP Karen L. Barnes

ARTS SERVICE

STUDENT – VISUAL ARTIST Crystal Aguilar Teagan Carregal Dina Coletti Isabella Gallese Miguel Paes Raymundo Ramirez Allison Sanchez Amelia Stebbing Aleesia Wise

PHILANTHROPY IN THE ARTS Jerome and Phyllis Rappaport CORPORATE LEADERSHIP IN THE ARTS

Mary Ann Loomis

SPECIAL RECOGNITION MCHS VISUAL ARTS TEACHERS Amanda Jones, Bryan Johnson and Kim Jones for the Martin County Historical Mural at the Prescription Shop

TICKET INFORMATION

Purchase at the Lyric Box Office 59 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart or www.lyrictheatre.com Adults: $37 + $3 theatre restoration fee = $40 Students (18 and younger): $22 + $3 fee = $25 VIP (includes awards and private party): $72 + $3 fee = $75 MartinArts | FALL | WINTER 19 | 20 5

Breaking The Norm

Court Room Sessions III

Striving to break the norm of familiar arts and music within the community, Court Room Sessions returned for its third installment bringing along with it an undeniable energy and buzz to the Court House Cultural Center for its opening night held on August 3rd.

The exhibition, which was on display through August 31, featured contemporary works by South Florida artists Adam Dolle, Christian Feneck, Sibel Kocabasi, Todd Lim, Judy Polstra, Tina La Porta, Sri Prabha, Lisa Rockford and Samantha Salzinger.

Alongside an impressive roster of visual artists, the opening night also featured live musical performances by notable acts West Palm Beach-based Holy Dances and Miami based Monterrey, who were recently named 2019 Best Electronica Act by Miami New Times.

“What is most exciting to me about hosting Court Room Sessions each year is the wide range of work, concept and experience brought by each of the artists,” said Elise Raffa, curator and organizer. “It was a first time exhibiting in Stuart for all of the artists this year and it was so wonderful to share their works with our community and vice versa.”

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We’ve Hit A Record

Detail of 2018 1st Place Winner “Interregnum” by Linda Reymore

More artwork submitted for the All Florida Juried Art Show Than Ever

What a show it’s going to be! With an all-time record 500+ entries submitted to our juror for consideration, the 29th Annual All Florida Juried Art Show is going to be a knockout.

The Court House Cultural Center committee for the exhibition Jane Kiehart, Roni Rottner and Ken Hooper-Capozzi, are excited to present the selections our juror, Ehren Gerhard, has made for this year’s exhibition. What we promise is a dynamic show with a variety of disciplines and styles represented.

Awards will be announced during the opening night celebration, October 18 from 5:30–7:00 PM. Awards will be given in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place along with several honorable mentions. In total, the prize pool is $1,200. For each work sold during the exhibition, 25% of the sales price supports the Arts Council.

The All Florida Juried Art Show runs October 18 through December 19, 2019.

Meet Our Juror Ehren Gerhard is an arts administrator and educator who calls Cape Coral, Florida home.

Since 2014, he has been an Adjunct Professor of Art at Florida Gulf Coast University, Art Exhibitions Director for the Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs and Director of the Bonita 2019 Juror, Ehren Gerhard Springs National Art Festivals. He earned his Master of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing from Arizona State University and his Bachelor of Arts from Florida Gulf Coast University. In 2013, he and his wife lived and worked in southern Spain as cultural ambassadors and language assistants for the Spanish Government. Gerhard has been an arts educator for over ten years, striving to increase appreciation for the arts, deepen our knowledge of their history, and place their

meaning into context. In his own work as an artist, Gerhard derives inspiration from his surroundings and the natural world. “My imagery depicts an intense encounter with time and place. Working somewhere in between scientific observation and romantic idealism, my goal is to create a living image that breathes and moves.” Gerhard lives in Southeast Cape Coral where he maintains a studio, works on his garden and goes on primitive camping and fishing trips as often as possible.

Join us for the Juror’s Talk Saturday, October 19, 11:00 AM

In explanation of his varied selections for the exhibit, Juror Ehren Gerhard will outline the regional histories of art in Florida and imbue his deep appreciation for diverse approaches to the artistic process. Guests will be guided through a selection of artworks from the exhibit which both strengthen our foundations in the past and progress the future of art.

Conclusions will be explored relating to media, style and subject matter by displaying these varied artworks side by side to create new conversations symbolic of contemporary society. The Juror’s Talk is free and open to the public. Donations accepted.

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Cut. Blown. Cast.

Men a Morphis Vessel by Duncan McClellan

An Exhibition of Contemporary Art Glass

We use glass every day. It’s functional and yet the history of using glass as art goes back centuries. Glass can be blown, slumped, fused, cast, torched, sculpted, carved, or some combination of those methods, which creates more interest and fascination in the medium as art. Glass is magical in its transformation from liquid to solid, and this magic has been present since its first useage as far back as 2500 BCE, for amulets and solid beads in Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilization.

Contemporary artists today are exploring new techniques and uses of glass, shattering the traditional or anticipated boundaries of the material.

The Arts Council is pleased to have internationally known glass blower, Duncan McClellan and his team, which includes lead curator, Mary Childs, who have assembled a show that features some of the best glass artists working today. McClellan, who was recently awarded a community hero award from the Tampa Bay Lightening for his work with the DMG School Project, is passionately dedicated to his craft. The DMG Studios are in the warehouse district, a burgeoning arts district in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Remain Installation by Kelly O’Dell

January 10 – February 27, 2020 Opening Night: January 17 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Participating Artists*

Mariel Bass Hyunsung Cho Martin and Erik Demaine Jack Gramann Richard Jolley Richard Logan Duncan McClellan Kelly O’Dell Stephan Pon Richard Royal Tommie Rush Raven Skyriver * at time of printing

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Masks, Masks and More Masks

Thank you to the many artists who created masks! These masks will be a part of the 40th anniversary gala event, “Carnevale di Martin.�

Gayelle Ayers

Evi Deslis

Jane Baldridge

Lois Fink

Lynn Barletta

Nancy Finlayson

Janine Beachemin

Valarie Fitzgerald

Barbara Beherns

Dale Forbes

Mallo Bisset

Tom Forster

Kat Blazie

Dale Gallian

Cheryl Boglioli

Katey Gianni

Asia Booth

Kity Gianni

Thomas Boudreau

Jennifer Hearn

Ce Brack

Ginny Henderson

Patty Brack

Kim Hogan

Lois Brusco

Pam Hoke

Barbara Bucci

Heather Ivins

Ken Capozzi

Pat Jayne

Neil Capozzi

Pat Jayne

Linda Carlo

Lisa Jefferson

Mary Christo

Terry Jones

Susan Clifford

Louise Kalich

Judy Coffman

Jane Keihart

Dianne Concpcion

Rene Keil

Beth Conklin

Carol Kepp

Elizabeth Connell

Jasper Kinbutte

Suzanne Coplestone

Laura Kinnamon

Rose Crickenberg

Christine Kling

Laura Daniel

Donna Kos

Donna Defalco

Linda Kuil

Mary Dempsey

Donna La Clare

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Masks, Masks and More Masks

The masks are as individual as the artists who made them. Neil Capozzi, Stuart Art Supply, led the way by supplying and coordinating the process.

Ellie Lafer

Danuta Rothchild

Susan Lange

Roni Rotner

Alice Laputka

Marci Rutledge

Brenda Leigh

Linda Schopmeyer

Ricki Leiter

Gerry Shibona

Sandy Lillis

Jenny Shibone

Barbara Lyons

Aleta Smith

Vickie Marsango

Shaun Smith

Karen Massengill

Carol Sokoloski

Joan Mcgrane

Robin Stabley

Barbara Menold

Eva Tanke

Dana Meyer

Laura Tarquinio

Nancy Michs

Corrie Theimann

Billye Miraglia

Holly Theuns

Betty Mulholand

Jane Thorne

Christine Neadow

Christine Trevethan

Nancy Olson

Tina Tripuleli

Fran Paney

Sylvia Troust

Pamela Paynther

Gail Upmail

Kimberly Perron

Nadia Utto

Megan Petroff

Linda Voncino

Kathy Pitts

George Wach

Lisa Rapp

Sue Whelpley

Susan Reinschmidt

Sue White

Laura Rinimor

Theresa Woleslagle

Suzi Robinette Maureen Rockwood

Kate Wood

Carol Rohde

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Carnevale di Martin

The Carnavale di Martin Committee and performers

The 40th Anniversary Celebration for The Arts Council, Inc.

Something extraordinary is in the works for February 2020. Mark your calendars for February 1st and prepare to be dazzled at The Carnevale di mARTin, the Arts Council’s 40th Anniversary Gala.

We are celebrating four decades in service to the arts with an unforgettable immersive masquerade you won’t want to miss. The Carnevale di mARTin will be held at Willoughby Golf and Country Club and will present a spectacle that will leave your senses in awe.

An impressive cast of talented performers and musicians are being amassed to entertain and engage guests in the creative spirit of Carnevale. Artists have been working for months, skillfully creating scores of custom-made masks for guests to don and mingle amongst the splendor of entertainers.

The careers of countless local artists, musicians, and performers have been fostered by The Arts Council over the decades and many are giving back, contributing their talent to deliver an outstanding evening in celebration of our 40 years. The spectacle will include stilt walkers, roving actors, professional musicians and more!

Individuals and businesses are lining up to sponsor this special event. We are grateful for the following supporters those who have already contributed to our fundraising efforts to commemorate our 40th anniversary: The Merchant of Venice: Marie Jureit Beamish & William Beamish, Frank Byers, Jr. and Faith Paul The Pantalone: Advanced Horizons, Sharon & Mike Holt, PNC Bank, Vianne Nichols The Bauta & Colombina: Lisa Ludlum with Gallery 36, Marney McKee with Raymond James, The Wong Family Foundation Article contributed by Laura Daniel

Contributions made in support of the arts enrich our community, sponsorship opportunities are still available and appreciated. Tickets go on sale this fall for the Carnevale di Martin – get yours before tickets sell out and join us for an unforgettable masquerade featuring an enthralling showcase of aerial acrobatics, Shakespearean actors, harlequin ballerinas, and a performance of Italian opera by Terry Barber and Lorrianna Colozzo!

Tickets can be purchased online for $150 each at www.martinarts.org or by calling 772-287-6676.

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Carnevale di Martin

Arts Foundation Board Chairman, Neil Capozzi with Gala Chair, Marie Jureit Beamish

Terry Barber

40 Years of Making Martin County a Place for the Arts

• Embracing Arts Education since 1987, notably with the Marvin S. Cone High School Juried Art Show

• Celebrating the accomplishments of individuals in the arts

• Promoting and supporting the cultural sector through research and advocacy

• Launching and sustaining the largest community celebration of the arts, ArtsFest, since 1988

• Sponsoring and managing Court House Cultural Gallery Exhibitions and programs since 1990

• Presented the LunchBox Concerts, the first series on the Riverwalk

• Created the mARTies Awards to celebrate artists and arts patrons while inspiring students

• Initiated the first women’s giving circle in Martin County, Women Supporting the Arts, to bring a local source of funding to artists and arts programs

• Led the EcoArt movement since 2009 marrying the arts with the environment

• Successfully lobbied Martin County to create a Public Art Ordinance

• Presenting programming that celebrates World Cultures

• Cultural Conversations & Inspired By… to

engage and connect artists and those who love

the arts in conversation and dialogue enriching

their connection to the arts

Lorrianna Colozzo

• Presenting Sunset Concerts at the Gallery providing a free evening of music and exposure to many talented local musicians, including many local young musicians

• Created Cultural Excursions with trips to Tanglewood in 2018 and Santa Fe in 2019

• Launched programming to aid in a community effort to increase literacy among our youngest residents through Story Time in the Gallery

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Cultural Excursions: Santa Fe

Cultural Excursions Santa Fe participants enjoy a City Tour on the Loretto Line Trolley.

In July, a group of twenty-one art enthusiasts joined the Arts Council on a five-day art and culture tour to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Participants enjoyed the unique sights, sounds, and tastes of Santa Fe, known as “The City Different” in an immersive experience that included a variety of artistic encounters.

During the welcome dinner, guests were treated to a private concert of Native American Flute music by Santa Fe’s premier native flutist Ronald Roybal. It proved to be a fitting start to an amazing excursion.

In our post excursion survey, our guests gave the top rating to a private backstage tour of the Santa Fe Opera and the subsequent performance of La Bohéme. Experiencing this spectacle under the stars in a world-renowned open-air opera house was extraordinary.

During the day visits to the Georgia O’Keefe Museum, the New Mexico Museum of Art, the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, the Museum of International Folk Art, and a guided tour of the famous Canyon Road Galleries entertained us. This trip included more than passive artistic experiences. All guests were hands-on at Liquid Light Glass Studio creating custom paperweights in a hot glass studio.

An energetic Flamenco Dance performance got everyone’s heart racing. On the final evening we attended a performance of Beethoven’s Archduke Trio at the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival which left us in awe.

Surrounded by mountains and gorgeous sunsets, The Land of Enchantment did not disappoint our guests at the 2nd annual Cultural Excursions trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico! Next summer join us in Chicago as we explore the art, architecture and culture of the Windy City in July 2020!

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January 16, 2020 A conversation with local chefs to excite the palate, including Lorna Day from Ooo La La catering and the author of the Fook Book. Olivia Ostro, with O Gourmet French Bistro & Catering, and Laura Richardson with The Flavor Excursions.

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Our Beautiful Courtyard

Court House Cultural Center’s New Sculpture

“Open Mind for a Different View” by Mia Lindberg

We are so happy to have sculpture welcome visitors to the Court House Cultural Center. These new additions were possible with the support of generous community members! Thank you!

Two of our new sculptures were donated by the David S. Millstone Arts Foundation: “Studio per Pas de Quartre” by Luciano Minguzziand, “Mind Sweeper” by Mark Wallis. The third of our sculptures is a gift from Mia & Franz Lindberg: “Open Mind for a Different View” by Mia Lindberg.

With an introduction from Jeff Bowers at Masterpiece Design Build, we are now having the courtyard garden taken care of by Organic Solutions.

Even though it was some time ago, we remain grateful for the support of Electrical Connections for the colorful lighting that brightens up our space at night.

“Studio per Pas de Quartre” by Luciano Minguzziand

“Mind Sweeper” by Mark Wallis

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Arts News

Southeast of Disorder, bronze and teak conceptual sculpture by Scot Oberlink; soon to be displayed at the Elliott Museum.

The State of the Art

“Art isn’t easy, the art of making art….” as famously sung in “Sunday in the Park with George”, the Tony-award winning musical inspired by one of French impressionist Georges Seurat’s paintings. We believe that Monsieur Seurat would be proud because in the past 18 months, Martin County has, in fact, made art easier!

The Martin County Art in Public Places (AIPP) program was established through a county ordinance in 1999. Changes adopted earlier this year by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will breathe new life into the program. The updated ordinance includes new and improved definitions, a revitalized Public Art Advisory Committee and a clear and concise program manual. Other changes include opportunities for leasing art and utilizing temporary installations, both of which open brand-new vistas for our art-loving residents. Additionally, this reinvigorated ordinance sets forth new rules for funding, to include the restoration and future care of Martin County’s public art inventory. By voting to ensure an annual funding stream for Martin County’s Art in Public Places program, the BOCC stated very clearly and strongly, that they believe in the importance of art to our community.

The Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) has made restoration and repair of the county’s art inventory a top priority.

Partnering with local artists, arts organizations and county departments to accomplish this has resulted in the restoration/ repair of many of Martin County’s most notable public art, including painted murals at Sailfish Splash Waterpark, the Florida wildlife mosaics at Halpatiokee Park, the oasis tile bench at the Martin County Correctional Facility, the ceramic relief at Stuart Beach, the S.E.A. exhibit at Hobe Sound Beach and the mosaic benches on State Road 707 in Rio.

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A before and after example of the restoration of the murals at the competitive pool at Sailfish Splash Waterpark, original and restoration by Nadia Utto.

Another exciting element of the revisions is repurposing existing pieces of art. Through a partnership with the Elliot Museum, “Southeast of Disorder”, a teak and bronze sculpture by Scot Oberlink will come out of storage to be exhibited at the Elliott Museum. Wind Games Kinetic Sculpture, created by May and Tim Watkins, will be re-purposed into a new, exciting sculpture for the community to enjoy.

Art touches people in so many ways. As an economic driver, art strengthens local economies by providing jobs for residents and support for local businesses. Art fosters relationships, acts as a conversation starter, enhances neighborhood identity and builds social cohesion. Art in public places also affords students another means to experience art, outside of the classroom.

The BOCC laid a strong foundation for the arts in 1999 by establishing Martin County’s Art in Public Places program. As we implement these exciting changes, we continue to rely on the expertise of the Arts Council of Martin County, a leader in the arts community for over 30 years. We look forward to our continued partnership providing opportunities for artists and residents to enjoy art in many forms throughout our community.

We invite you to experience our public art in person, and take a virtual tour on our website at www.martin.fl.us/art-publicplaces-projects. There you will discover artistic talent displayed in the form of sculptures, ceramics, mosaics, stained glass, murals and so much more. A call to artists will soon be released for a new AIPP project at the Cummings Library. Artists are encouraged to sign up on our website to receive information and announcements regarding public art in the county. For program inquiries, contact Susan Kores, at skores@martin.fl.us or 772-320-3095.

Article Submitted by Susan Kores and Martha Ann Kneiss, Martin County

Arts News

Petit Mal, An Etching by Evan Rosato

Rosato Named Fulbright Research Grantee

Evan Rosato is an alumnus of UCF, IRSC and MCHS. Evan’s artwork has appeared in several Court House Cultural Center exhibitions including the Marvin S. Cone Annual High School Juried Art Show (2010 and 2011), Alumni Retrospective (November 2016) and Court Room Sessions (Aug 2017). While studying art at UCF he focused on drawing/printmaking and apprenticed at Inspired Glass Creations and Flying Horse Editions.

Being selected for a Fulbright is no easy feat. Although there have been more than 250,000 Fulbright students, scholars and teachers since the program began, it is a highly competitive and prestigious award. The U.S. Fulbright Scholar Program offers nearly 470 teaching, research or combination teaching/research awards in over 125 countries. Opportunities are available for college and university faculty and administrators as well as for professionals, artists, journalists, scientists, lawyers, independent scholars and many others.

Evan’s passionate about his future in art and for this amazing opportunity to study in Belgium is clear. In his own words:

“Printmaking has always been an artform involving acceptable risk. Printmakers employ hazardous materials to execute desired effects and images. Regardless of the process – lithography, etching, relief, or screen-printing – various acids, oilbased inks, and solvents are involved. Working in a collaborative printshop at UCF’s Flying Horse Editions as a printer’s assistant, I

see firsthand the near inevitability of using poisonous materials while working in printmaking techniques to achieve visiting artists’ project ideas.

Having survived a brain tumor, I am conscious of the need to limit the release and use of these toxic materials that could result in health issues. At the Academie voor Beeldende Kunst (Academy for Visual Arts), Ghent, I will research techniques and materials that can replace hazardous chemicals and oil-based inks without sacrificing the desired outcomes of printmaking processes from a master, professor Marnix Everaert, who has studied under one of the founding fathers of non-toxic creation, Keith Howard, and continues to research this practice.

I aim to promote awareness of non-toxic, lowcost, and easily attainable resources, especially for artists and communities who are interested in printmaking but lack access to standard printmaking tools and supplies. While attending The Academy for Visual Arts, Ghent over nine months, I will thoroughly engage with faculty and students in learning this nontoxic process working Tuesday through Thursday each week, for more than 12 hours a day. I am eager to develop my artistic practice and ideas at The Academy and want to challenge myself and discover what my artwork will become while living in Belgium for about 10 months.

Outside of the classroom, I will explore various museums throughout Belgium by observing and studying prints from master and contemporary artists. After my Fulbright is complete, I plan on returning and giving talks and workshops at both my former high school and community college, plus other local institutions that could benefit from non-toxic printmaking. In Belgium, I will apply for a M.F.A. program and begin Fall, 2020 in printmaking at institutions such as Columbia University, Stanford University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Washington University St. Louis, and Tyler School of Art at Temple University to name a few.”

We can’t wait to hear about his year in Belgium when he returns next summer and are very excited about his future.

To see more of Evan’s artwork, visit his website: evanrosato.com.

To read his story “Turning Adversity Into Art: How One UCF Alum’s Diagnosis Became His Muse” as told in the UCF TODAY, visit: https://www.ucf.edu/news/turning-adversity-art-one-ucfalums-diagnosis-became-muse/

J. William Fulbright was a prominent 20th century American statesman. His political career of over thirty years in the U.S. Congress was distinguished by his contribution to international affairs and marked by his tenure as the longest serving chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He had profound influence on America’s foreign policy, and his vision shaped the extraordinary exchange program bearing his name. His legislation establishing the Fulbright Program passed the Senate by unanimous consent in 1946 and drew strength from the U.S.’s national commitment to develop post war leadership and engage constructively with the community of nations. This program has had extraordinary impact around the world. There have been more than 250,000 Fulbright students, scholars and teachers; many of them have made significant contributions within their countries, including the U.S., as well as to the overall goal of advancing mutual understanding. For more information visit: www.cies.org.

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ARTS & CULTURAL NEWS

Oldest Non-Profit Theatre in Martin County Still Needs Your Help

At the Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast, we take great pride in the history of our community. DIG IT! was created in an effort to preserve the history of the area and educate future generations. Our re-vamped outreach program spotlights local Ais Native Americans and their way of life. This program brings the tribe to life through exciting hands on activities and ancient artifacts.

The program meets state standards by bringing teaching materials to a large classroom and setting up stations with the goal of recognizing events in Florida history, comparing Native American tribes and identifying the physical features of the Florida coast. Students will also get hands on with crafts, shell jewelry and excavation activities. We would like to thank the Junior League, TC Questers and SEFAS for sponsoring this program.

To learn more or volunteer, please email: edudirector@childrensmuseumtc.org

Barn Theatre production of Rock of Ages

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The Barn Theatre in Stuart is making many repairs and improvements to its facilities as a result of generous donations, but more help is needed for the aging facility. The Barn Theatre, now in its 49th award winning season, is the oldest award-winning non-profit community theatre in Martin County, whose mission includes community service through community participation and inclusion, and commitment to quality entertainment at affordable prices.

Prior to becoming a theatre, The Barn building was part of a floral farm. A newly formed theatre company purchased the building and the property, and The Barn Theatre was born.

The Barn is a cozy 160-seat theatre with top-ofthe-line stage lighting and sound equipment as good as any regional theatre, and produces great shows within the constraints of a limited budget, and still operates the theatre plus six adjacent, supporting structures in much need of maintenance and repairs.

The costs of infrastructure repairs and improvements such as driveway and parking lot resurfacing, roof leaks, air conditioning repairs, etc., cannot be covered by the operating budget, and the theatre must rely on donations to cover those costs.

The Barn has found innovative ways to raise money for repairs, by introducing a very popular and successful concert series, and an annual fund-raising show. Local star and talent Nicky Wood has also helped The Barn by sharing the profits from his annual performances at The Barn.

The Barn has also instituted a theatre sponsorship program. This year, The Barn is privileged to announce that Life Safety Solutions and Merrill Lynch GSL Wealth Management Team in Stuart are Barn Sponsors.

To their good fortune, The Barn recently received an anonymous $20,000 donation. The donor specified that the donation be used for much needed resurfacing of The Barn’s driveway and parking lot. Those two projects have recently been completed.

The anonymous donor also mentioned that “the old girl is looking a little shabby and could use some sprucing up.” The corrugated metal siding material has deteriorated over time, and even a fresh coat of paint won’t be enough to revitalize the exterior. Adding to that, roof leaks and air conditioning equipment maintenance are financial challenges that, it is hoped, will encourage the generosity of another benefactor.

The Barn needs to sparkle like the jewel it is!

Please help The Barn Theatre by donating. Your contributions may be tax deductible. You can donate by calling the Box Office at 772-287-4884, or securely on-line at: www.barn-theatre.com

ARTS & CULTURAL NEWS

Treasure Coast Community Singers Opens 17th Season

We are excited to be rehearsing and performing in new and varied locations, reaching more of the Treasure Coast. TCCS currently has four choruses. Community Chorus open to all ages and skill levels of singers; Chamber Singers, an audition group, and two choruses for young people: Youth Chorus (grades 2 – 5) and Cantate Singers (grades 6 – 9).

Both perform with Community Chorus & enjoy other opportunities (think Disney!)

Our exciting fall / winter schedule includes: • Community Chorus concert ‘We Stand Together’, October 12 at Palm City Presbyterian and October 13 at St. Bernadette

Catholic, St. Lucie West.

• Chamber Singers will present Puccini’s Messa di Gloria on November 9 at Palm City Presbyterian, and November 10 at Trinity

United Methodist, Jensen Beach.

• Community Chorus will present Holiday Memories on December 7 at Palm City Presbyterian and December 8 at St. Bernadette.

Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tccsingers/ , Twitter & Instagram @tccsingers, and on the web at https://tccsingers.org/, TCCS is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. We enjoy making beautiful music for the Treasure Coast, and would love to have you join us, either as a singer or audience member!

The 4th Annual Martin County Open Studio Tour January 18 & 19, 2020, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days

The weekend event is a free, self-guided tour, allowing visitors to meet and talk with artists in their studio workspaces, view new artwork and purchase directly from the artists. Some studios are hosting other artists, and some will have demonstrations.

This year there are 45 artists in over 30 studios participating, working in a variety of mediums including: ceramics, painting, textiles, jewelry, glass, mixed media and sculpture.

The event runs January 18 & 19, 2020, from 10am to 5 pm both days.

This 501 (c)(3) non-profit, artist-run event provides a unique opportunity to meet the artists and gain a first-hand

view of their creative processes. Martin County is home to many working artist studios, featuring art local artists, some of whom are internationally renown.

This year’s tour brings fresh creative spirit to the Martin County communities of Hobe Sound, Palm City, Port Salerno, Stuart and Jensen Beach. Our region of coastal Florida is where you can find fresh perspectives, beautiful landscapes and a relaxed locale where self-expression is the way of life!

The event is funded entirely by artist participation and community support. We thank our sponsors and advertisers for their generous support and encourage you to support their businesses.

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Wishing our Ronald L. Corbin Scholarship Award winner from 2009, Timeelah M. Adamson as she continues to pursue her career in music. This past summer, Ms. Adamson played the role of Donna Anna in Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” in Vicenza, Italy.

A hearty welcome back to Kylie Lowe. Ms. Lowe was hired to be the Choral Director at Martin County High School starting this fall. Ms. Lowe was a Ronald L. Corbin Scholarship Award winner in 2010. We are so happy to have an alumni step in to the position Shane Thomas vacated at MCHS.

Way to go, Cory Jeacoma! Cory received the Outstanding Student Performing Award at the 2012 mARTies Awards and is now on Broadway! He’s performing a lead role in Beautiful – The Carole King Musical in its final weeks.

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ART OUT OF THE CLOSET Accepting DONATIONS of lightly used art, frames and other arts-related items.

Watch for a sale date for the spring of 2020.

Contact Laura Daniel, 772-287-6676 ext 6 with questions and details.

We provide letters acknowledging donations but cannot provide appraisals.

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Consider leaving a GIFTfor the Arts in your will Many of our donors have left a gift to support the arts in their will. You can name the Arts Foundation for Martin County or Arts Council in your will and know that the support you’ve given all these years will continue long into the future. You could also choose to make the arts a beneficiary in your retirement plan or insurance policy.

If you’ve already left us in your will, we’d love to know about it and add your name to our growing list of individuals recognized in the Mahlon Cline Legacy Society.

Our Contact Information: Arts Council of Martin County 80 SE Ocean Blvd Stuart, FL 34994 772-287-6676 www.martinarts.org

ArtsFest 2019 Best of Show Award Winner Greg Davis

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WOMEN SUPPORTING THE ARTS | Grants, Fellowship and More

Join Women Supporting the Arts

A Trip to the new Norton Museum of Art

A dozen or so members of Women Supporting the Arts trekked to West Palm Beach in May to see the recently renovated Norton Museum of Art. Treated to a docent-led tour, members enjoyed the museum and lunched in their elegant new restaurant. The Norton renovation has expanded their gallery space by 35%.

Tykes & Teens

Imagine having lunch, visiting museums, and attending concerts with people who love and support the things you do… the arts! That’s exactly what Women Supporting the Arts encourages but does so much more, by investing in 238 grants in Martin County, totaling $325,000 over the last 15 years.

Would you like to learn more? Then plan on attending the new members reception held in November at the beautiful home of Polly and Tom Campenni. Call the Arts Foundation, at 772-288-5397 to learn more about this private event and about being a part of Women Supporting the Arts.

Annual membership is set at $1,000 and the pooled funds support arts enhancement projects throughout our community. Artists and nonprofit organizations submit grant applications, and these are reviewed by the members. A consensus is achieved over the course of two meetings with grant awards announced in mid-December.

Members gather at an informal monthly luncheon to share their latest arts adventures and learn more about some of the grant programs that have benefitted from their investments.

These lively lunches are a great source of information about the progress our grantees are making with their projects.

For more information, call Nancy K. Turrell, 772-288-5397 or email: nturrell@martinartsfoundation.org .

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Tykes & Teens presented “Coping with Middle School, Creatively!” with support from Women Supporting the Arts. There were four sessions offered, each with a different art project and theme. Attendees in grades 6-8 participated in projects that stimulated conversation about challenges often faced in middle school including anxiety, bullying, and low self-esteem. Participants were encouraged, but not required, to share their own experiences and through their art projects explored ways to problem solve, reduce anxiety, recognize signs of bullying and foster kindness and generosity. Facilitator and Certified Art Therapist Shawna Scarpitti has a gift for swaying teens to open up and discuss social-emotional issues while creating.

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News from Grant Recipients

Treasure Coast Youth Symphony was able to award nearly $15,000 in scholarships at the end of the concert season. Women Supporting the Arts provided a grant to support this program which are used by recipients for continued music education through participation in summer camps and music festivals as well as private lessons. Scholarships were provided to Charlotte Strohl (Martin County High School), Ashlyn McNerney (Jensen Beach High School), Kyle Ramos (South Fork High School), Sarah Spector (Martin County High School), Abby Bracken (Jensen Beach High School), Sophie Bracken (Jensen Beach High School), Angela Charles (The Pine School), Kyla Marquardt (South Fork High School), Addison McGee (Home School), Jonah Buchanan (Home School), and Lincoln Buchanan (Home School).

Beach Treasures

Creative Caboose Creative Caboose’s founder, Doreen Poreba, was able to purchase two quality Himalayan singing bowls and a gong to use in her Vibrational Voyage sound sessions with grant funds received. During a recent “Vibrational Voyage” conducted at a school, she started off with an explanation of how sound, vibrations and frequencies work in allowing our minds, bodies and emotional states to find balance.

Author and artist Sunny Walker has spent months traveling up and down A1A and MacArthur Boulevard, before sunrise and in the late afternoon photographing birds, sea life and the flowers of the beaches of the Treasure Coast. She plans to publish her book, Beach Treasures, no later than the end of 2019.

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Liz McKinley

ArtsFest 2020 – It’s Just Around the Corner

Mark your calendars now to attend ArtsFest 2020. Our committee is planning many new things that you won’t want to miss and of course adding a few new features to keep things exciting.

Many of our events and activities during 2020 will pay homage to the 40th Anniversary of The Arts Council and ArtsFest 2020 is no different.

For example, during the Chopped Competition our chefs will be challenged to use red ingredients. Ruby is the jewel for the 40th. The VIP lounge will carry forward the Carnevale theme from the Gala held the week prior.

During ArtsFest 2020, a new Sunday morning element will be introduced. A subcommittee called together by ArtsFest co-chair, Neil Capozzi, is preparing to launch a Plein Air Paint Out for Sunday. Committee members, Tom Forester, Chris Kling and Karen Leffel-Massengill are helping to organize this new feature. Artists will be invited to set up their easels and paint for a few hours on site. Afterwards their paintings can be viewed and purchased.

The Plein Air Paint Out is a great complement to Saturday’s Off the Wall live mural painting contest which will return following its debut in 2019. Expect to see a hot competition with artists scurrying to complete an 8’ x 8’ mural in under 8 hours!

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ArtsFest incorporates a variety of musical genres and artists in intimate staged vignettes. The new Banyan Stage located near the Memorial Park pond and iconic banyan tree will host classical and jazz music while our ARTivity Stage invites young musicians to show off their talent. The Eats & Beats Stage encourages you to grab your lunch and beverage and relax while enjoying the featured entertainment.

The highly engaging, ARTivity Zone, has hands on activities for all ages. The theme for 2020 is world culture and all participating groups will be asked to select a country theme for their projects.

Applications for community booths are available at artsfeststuart.org.

One of the most noticeable changes you’ll see at ArtsFest is how you enter. The entrance is consolidated into a single point located at the raised East Ocean crosswalk (in line with the Memorial Park Archway and flagpole). Entry is $10 for an all weekend pass and kids 18 and younger are admitted free. We’ve raised the age from 12 to 18 for free admission to make ArtsFest a family friendly event. Also, Saturday includes two bonus hours with the festival and all its amenities open until 7:00 PM.

The funds generated through ArtsFest support the year-round programs of the Arts Council. The Foundation presents ArtsFest to the community in order to celebrate and elevate the many artists and art forms that make Stuart a special place to live. That spirit is carried on, throughout the year, by promoting the broad array of cultural sector activities through our publications and calendar. Arts education activities are fostered and supported to nurture the next generation of artists and patrons.

If you want to be a part of the event, we still have a few committee spots open. Call Jennifer Hearn, 772-287-676 ext. 2, or talk to one of ArtsFest’s co-chairs, Neil Capozzi or Liz Bonan, for more details. You’ll be joining a dedicated group of volunteers who work tirelessly to bring an amazing event to life for the benefit of our community. It’s a very rewarding experience!

ArtsFest 2020

February 8 & 9, 2020 Saturday: 10 AM – 7 PM Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM

General Admission: $10 for the weekend, kids 18 & under, Free VIP Admission: $50 per day includes lunch

Want to be a part of ArtsFest?

There are so many ways…

Booth Artists: Call or email Jennifer Hearn, jhearn@martinarts.org or 772-287-6676 ext 2.

Local Artists: Apply at artsfeststuart.org Deadline: December 4 Food Vendors: Apply at artsfeststuart.org Deadline: December 4 Community Booths: Apply at artsfeststuart.org Deadline: December 4 Musician or other Performing Artist: Send an inquiry to eraffa@martinarts.org Volunteers: Sign up at artsfeststuart.org Sponsor/Corporate Booth: Call or email Laura Daniel, ldaniel@martinarts.org or 772-287-6676 ext 6

Liz McKinley

ArtsFest 2020 – Supporting & Celebrating the Arts in Our Community

Meet Greg Davis ArtsFest 2019’s Best of Show Award Winner

Fate exerts a powerful pull on our lives. As Greg Davis knows, it can drag you through the mud before it shows you the light at the end of the tunnel. For Davis, fate is his quest for meaning, his desire to connect his experiences with those of people worlds apart, to exhibit that we are all part of something greater than ourselves.

After quitting his job in 2004 and selling most of his possessions, Greg went on a year-long global soul-searching expedition. Nine months in, fate once again intervened to put him face-to-face with a Black Hmong blanket weaver in the highlands of Northern Vietnam. It was then that Greg captured an image that, unbeknownst to him, would weave their fates together and fill him with a new sense of purpose.

Greg, who is represented by National Geographic Image Collection, worked his way from local festivals to international exhibitions. His first major solo exhibit for the Museum of the Southwest followed the stories of individual pilgrims to the 2013 Kumbh Mela, the largest religious pilgrimage in history, about which he also completed his first short documentary film, Cloth Paper Dreams.

Ultimately, Greg hopes to return to mountains of Northern Vietnam to find the woman who changed his life and impacted so many others with a simple yet powerful image.

Her still-untold story is a continuation of Greg’s own. One day, he hopes to share it with all of you.

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Announcing the Sunset Concerts at the Gallery Season Concerts are held on the Second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM in the Courthouse Cultural Center Gallery Dr. Marie Jureit-Beamish, Director

September 17: Special Opening Concert marking the beginning of Carnevale di mARtin 2020 Gala Celebration with guest soloist Lorrianna Colozzo singing favorite Italian songs by Puccini—with pianist Marie Jureit-Beamish.

October 17: Music Teachers National Competitors perform Solo Music—pianist Joshua Zhuang, pianist Addison McGee, cellist Brandon Gunter and violinist Ava Gunter. These remarkable young musicians will compete at the Florida state competition at the University of South Florida in Tampa at the end of this month presenting a wide variety of classical music.

November 12: Orchid Vocal Trio Dreams, Wishes, and Prayers including professional singers Sandra McNiff, Kerry Newell and Vyki Sabo with guest artists Susan Callahan and pianist Jeanne C. Parks. Come hear the music of Mozart, Puccini, Bach and others!

December 10: Treasure Coast Flute Choir performs holiday music—Lindsey and Al Hager, Directors. Playing flutes of all shapes and sizes—from the piccolo to the life-sized bass flute—flutists from around the Treasure Coast present a wide variety of holiday music for all to enjoy.

January 14: Bach Children’s Music School, Peggy O’Neill, Director. String players of all ages present solo and ensemble music by the Classical Masters.

February 11: Stuart School of Music, Cindy Kessler, Director. Established in 1993, the Stuart School of Music continues to promote the musical arts through music instruction and education, with 8 studios and 12 instructors focusing in the areas of piano, voice, guitar, clarinet and strings—all represented on today’s program.

March 10: Castle Hill Chamber Players, Marie JureitBeamish, Director. Some of the outstanding young musicians of the Treasure Coast make music together playing some of the great masters, including Bach, Haydn and Grieg.

April 14: Suzuki Lighthouse Strings, Cynthia Hinkelman, Director. Founded by Shinichi Suzuki over sixty years ago inapan, Nurtured by Love is the theme for all of the Suzuki programs throughout the world. In the words of Suzuki, young people learn “to love everything and never stop seeking truth, goodness, and beauty”—the ultimate goal achieved through music. These young kids share their love for music with all of us.

May 12: Treasure Coast Youth Symphony, Tom Servinsky, Director. Outstanding musicians from the greatest youth symphony of the Treasure Coast rehearse weekly for their renowned concerts up and down the Treasure Coast.

They will perform favorite solo and ensemble music for this annual concert. Many of these students go on to professional lives in music.

June 9: Treasure Coast Classical Guitar Society, Rowdy Carlton, Director, present a concert of classical and popular music. A winner of last year’s mARTies Award for outstanding professional musician, guitarist Rowdy Carlton brings together guitarists of all ages to make music and perform for various events throughout the Treasure Coast.

Words from Founding Director of the Sunset Concerts at the Gallery, Dr. Marie Jureit-Beamish, Professor Emerita of Music from Principia College and formerly the Charles Stewart Harding Mott Distinguished Professor of Music: “The arts nurture and feed our souls and are essential to life. Having performed in art galleries here and abroad, it had long been a hope of mine to bring together the visual and performing arts together right here in the Treasure Coast.

The ever-changing displays of art in our gallery plus the ideal size and acoustic for music, afford the perfect setting for present in music and art in one artistic experience.

I also love the idea of providing the opportunity for artists of all ages from the Treasure Coast to be able to share their love of music with an appreciative audience. It is with joy that we now begin our fifth season.

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Guitars Over Guns

Guitars Over Guns Instructor Nery Arevalo teaching Club members how to play African Drums called Djembe.

Empowering Youth Through Music

In its ongoing mission to use an eclectic mix of programs to help members be the best they can be, Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County (BGCMC) introduced an exciting concept at the Hobe Sound, Port Salerno and Indiantown Clubs this summer.

Guitars Over Guns is a Miami-based 501(c)(3) offering students from a powerful combination of music education and mentorship with professional musicians to help them overcome hardship, find their voices, and reach their potential as tomorrow’s leaders.

The nonprofit creates safe spaces for youth to express themselves through music and empowers them to make positive choices at school, at home, and in their communities.

At BGCMC, middle school students engaged in activities three times a week for two hours daily. The activities focused around self-expression, teamwork, leadership, and improved selfconfidence using Guitars Over Guns’ unique curriculum that emphasizes social-emotional learning and outcomes through music and art instruction.

After each session, mentors assess students’ academic performance, school and program attendance, artistic progress and peer interactions, using social-emotional learning measurements to evaluate key competencies like empathy, teamwork, initiative, responsibility and problem-solving.

The program works by matching mentors, all of whom working musicians, with schools to help students find their voices.

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Mentors selected are skilled at making and teaching music and are compassionate individuals who believe in the power of music to change lives.

The goal is to give students an opportunity to use the arts as a way to build life skills to thrive in school, at work, and one day, as community leaders and adults with families of their own - in other words, to be awesome!

Recent evaluations indicate that more than 90-percent of Guitars Over Guns students improved academic performance, overall conduct, and decision-making skills.

The philosophy behind the program’s development remains clear and BGCMC is proud to have been the non-profit that introduced it locally.

Guitars Over Guns results help reinforce what BGCMC strives to accomplish: utilizing skills, talents and life lessons – including teamwork, leadership, self-confidence, discipline, diplomacy, accountability, patience, self-esteem, courage and empathy – that can translate into other areas of their lives and motivate them to make better decisions.

Learning to create music can help them believe – sometimes for the first time – that they, too, can reach for the stars every day.

Article Provided by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County

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CODA | Community of Developing Artists

The Arts Council is Pleased to Introduce CODA

CODA (Community of Developing Artists) is a club for students involved in the arts founded on the basis of bettering through any and all art forms. We strive to better our community through the arts while also highlighting growing within our individual talents.

The idea for CODA was actually spawned in response to some discouraging news. Originally, the three of us were sitting in the back of our choir class when the idea popped into our heads to restart the MCHS branch of Artists for a Cause. In previous years, Artists for a Cause was an organization created to allow students involved in the arts to showcase their talents while simultaneously giving back to the whole community.

All three of us had been involved with the organization for years and were thrilled to get the opportunity to lead our own branch. After contacting the leaders of the organization, we received the unfortunate news that the branch was shutting down. We knew that the community needed a place for students to express their love for the arts, so we decided to take their general purpose and put our own spin on it.

Although we had big plans, we were still unsure of how and where to begin. After many meetings, late night FaceTimes, and support of friends and family, we got our idea approved. The feeling of a whole room full of students who want to make a difference through their art was truly unforgettable. The stressful weeks leading up to our first meeting were quickly forgotten and replaced with resounding and unanimous joy when we looked out among the room and realized that we created all of this. I have to say that I don’t think the three of us have ever felt a prouder moment.

Throughout our first year as an official club, we have put on many events that have impacted the community in a variety of ways. Our first event of the year was Dance

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For Food in November of 2018. This performance included various dances performed for an audience who each gave at least one canned food item as their ticket in. Through this wonderful event, we collected hundreds of canned goods for an organization known as House of Hope. Our first fundraiser for the club was an Open Mic Night held at Southside Christian Church. We had multiple performers perform songs for enjoyment and to help fund our clubs needs. We received about $500 through donations!

Throughout the year, we held regular meetings to receive feedback and ideas on the next event! At one of our meetings we even had a guest speaker and spoken word poet from Lindsay School of the Arts. This inspired some of our students and led them to create their own poetry to perform at our next event!

The final event we hosted was held at Gilbert’s Coffee Bar in Downtown Stuart. It was an Open Mic Night that anyone in the community could come and perform at. From songs, to piano, to poetry, and even special throwbacks for the parents, this event had it all. Besides all the fun, this event was hosted to raise money for an organization called Elev8Hope. This is a non-profit organization that inspires the youth to give back to their community. Through volunteers and different programs, their goal is to give and share hope to everyone. Our Open Mic raised $1,700 and it all went directly back to them! This was truly an amazing accomplishment for every member in our club who worked so hard to put this event on. We believe our first year was a wonderful success as well as a great beginning to a new opportunities for the future.

In the future we can only hope for even more opportunities to get involved within our amazing community. We also hope to impact as many people as possible through all art forms. A major step for us would be to encourage more and more students our age to put themselves out there and to use their talents to better our community.

We believe it is important for students and anyone alike to understand they have a chance to impact the community as well as the world around them.

Submitted by Kaleigh Galinis and Jillian Plymale

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Story Time in the Gallery | New Picture Book Release |

Storytelling Comes to Life

For young children, the arts are brought to life through picture books. Often a child’s first experience in the arts happens on a parent’s lap as they snuggle together for bedtime stories. Illustrations and prose crafted specifically for young minds shape the way children view the world and create lifelong lovers of art and literature based on these early memories.

The Arts Council is dedicated to providing accessible arts education to all members of our community starting with the very young through our monthly Story Time in the Gallery. Sponsored by PNC’s Arts Alive Program, this experience offers families with young children and school groups an opportunity to enjoy a cultural experience rich in visual and literary art.

Parents and children enjoy the environment of the Court House Cultural Center’s changing art exhibitions while listening to carefully selected children’s books. We partner with organizations who specialize in arts education for children such as The Florida Arts and Dance Company, Robbin’s Music, and Florida Aerial Dance and Circus Arts who join us as guest readers, often in costume to present an interactive experience through the art of storytelling.

Story Time in the Gallery is free to families and school groups and occurs on the last Thursday of every month at 10 AM. Suitable for children of all ages. School groups are encouraged to make a reservation.

Local children’s book author and illustrator, Janeen Mason does it again. Her newest book tells a poignant story about a child who is left behind when a family member is deployed. Watch for details for a book signing event this fall.

This project was supported in part by awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, The Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the Community Foundation of Martin - St. Lucie, and the Arts Council of Martin County.

Creative Forces: NEA Military Healing Arts Network is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs and the state and local arts agencies that serves the special needs of military patients and veterans with traumatic brain injury and psychological health conditions, as well as their families and caregivers. To learn more, about this program and other NEA initiatives, visit www.arts.gov.

“Janeen Mason’s Counting the Days is a heartwarming picture book that shows us what bravery, hope and the unity of family is all about. With her daddy’s help, little Hunter counts the days until her mommy returns home from military deployment. Together Daddy and Hunter find creative ways to mark the time while they wait. With age-appropriate text that tenderly invites us along to count the days with Hunter, and beautiful, highly colored illustrations, we find ourselves eagerly awaiting her mommy’s return. This book is a must...a relevant story in today’s world, not just for families in the military service, but or all who count on the power of love.” – Mary GrandPre, Caldecott Honor Award and Illustrator of Harry Potter in the United States.

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Creative Writing Classes & Workshops

Creative Writing Classes & Workshops

Local authors rejoice! Back by popular demand, author Betty Jo Buro will return to the Arts Council with two new courses this fall. Be inspired and enhance your writing skills in an educational literary adventure with creative peers and an awardwinning facilitator.

Reserve your spot online at www.martinarts.org or call Laura Daniel 772-286-6676 ext. 6

Intro to Creative Writing Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 October 2,9,16, and 23

Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 November 6, 13, 20 skip 27th (day before Thanksgiving) December 4

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Congressional Awards: Congressional Art Awards: Annually Congressman Brian Mast selects a piece of art from one of the high schools in his district to display in Washington, DC for a year. The award comes with airfare for the student to be present at the national awards ceremony. This year’s recipient is Aleesia Wise, who attends Martin County High School.

Congressman Brian Mast

Student artist Kristy Diaz

Congressman Brian Mast & Nancy Turrell

ArtsFest Kickoff Party: Friends, volunteers and lovers of ArtsFest joined together to get ready for ArtsFest. Many thanks to Stephen Ngo and Riverhouse for hosting the kick off event!

Artsfest: Stephen Ngo, Kat Deusterhaus, Laura Daniel, Candace Ortiz & Douette Pryce

Artsfest: Amanda Portilla, with Bethany & Sean Quinn

Photos by Elizabeth McKinley

Artsfest: Nancy Turrell, Ted Astolfi & Lorna Day

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Artsfest: Jaime Oldenborg, Shae Miedzianowski, Kim Braunstein & Suzanne Northcutt

Courtroom Sessions III: Courtroom Sessions III: a steamy night welcomed more than 300 people to celebrate the arts on August 3rd. Music greeted visitors in the courtyard and then the contemporary art exhibition stimulated their senses inside the galleries of the Court House Cultural Center.

Courtroom: Jen Hearn, Elise Raffa & Laura Daniel, Sitting Nancy Turrell

Courtroom: Josseline Daluz, Ronise Daluz & Melissa Carpio

Courtroom: Mary Ann Loomis, Ben Masondo & Peggy Ranger

Courtroom: Sibel Kocabasi

Courtroom: Sri Prabha & Lotte Nyholm

Courtroom: Carol Dee & Robert Ankrom

Marvin S. Cone High School Juried Art Show: A legacy program of the Arts Council, this annual exhibition of student artists from all Martin County’s high schools (public and private) again delighted visitors with the creativity and talent of our student artists. Best of show went to Michael Rizzo of South Fork High School with his photo “That Damn Bag!”

High School: Michael Rizzo “That Damn Bag”

High School: South Fork High School student artists, teachers and faculty with Neil Capozzi, Arts Council Chair (3rd from left) and Exhibition Chair, Tom Prestopnik (2nd from left)

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On View: Showing the importance of light, line and color in art. This exhibition featured artists Nina Davidowitz, Rick Eggert, Tina Kraft, Gail McCarthy, and Jane Saull

On View: Tina Crum & Marsha Vallee

On View: Chris Kling & Maria Miele

On View: Jane Kiehart & Nina Davidowitz

On View: Rick Eggert, Tina Kraft, Nina Davidowitz and Jane Saull

On View: Linda Schoppmeyer & Marge Holden

Young Professionals of Martin County:The Arts Council hosted the young professionals for a happy hour event. ????

YPMC: Emily Thorsen, Candace Callahan, & Casey West

YPMC: Tammy Calabria, Jessica Cusimano, Katie Makemson

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YPMC: Julian Maiucci, Megan Knott, Valerie Carpenter & Justin Madigan

Artist Spotlight

Artist Suzanne Connors

Contemporary Dancer Anna Preston

Suzanne Connors is a professional textile artist who embraces the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, an aesthetic centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection.

“Loving art and making art” are part of Suzanne’s passion that have been shaping the various periods of her life.

She has been an interior designer and project manager, gallery owner, and a fiber art instructor. Her own studio, Aya Fiber Arts in Port Salerno’s Fish House Art Center hosts national and international artists offering workshops to local, national and international students. Aya Fiber Art Studio host classes and workshops from October through June. Suzanne also escorts many of her students on tours to international locales to experience fiber art and international cultures.

As founder and current president of the Martin Artisans Guild, Suzanne is an advocate and mentor for working artists in our community. Her goal in organizing the annual Open Studio Tour (January 18 – 19 2020) is to help artists achieve success in reaching the art buyers. This tour will feature 40 + professional artists opening their studios to the public for viewing.

For more information: Aya Fiber Studio - ayafiberstudio.com Martin Artisans Guild - mcost.org

Anna Preston is the founder and artistic director of Preston Contemporary Dance Theatre (PCDT) and a board member for St. Luke’s School of the Arts. Anna is noted for her passionate belief that “artistic insight and talent is a gift that should not lie dormant but should be used to examine, explain, and inspire the community.”

PCDT has performed a number of times at the Modern in Fort Worth, Texas on a mixed bill that included companies and solo artists from all over the United States. Committed to education, Anna has given master classes and was previously on staff at Palm Beach Community College, Palm Beach Atlantic University and Klein Dance Inc.

Anna’s influence is multi-faceted as a performer, choreographer, instructor, director. Among her credits are Florida Atlantic University Dance Theatre (artistic director, performer), Morse Donaldson and Company (performer), Demetrius Klein Dance Company (founding member, performer, rehearsal director) Walt Disney World (performer, staging specialist), Palm Beach State College (dance instructor, choreographer) Palm Beach Atlantic University (dance and theatre instructor, choreographer), VSAFL (regional program coordinator and teaching artist), and choreographer for numerous stage shows and events.

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ARTS DIRECTORY - VENUES | PROGRAMS | ORGANIZATIONS A.C.T. Studio Theatre (772) 210-5373 www.actstudiotheatre.com

Duck in the Truck Puppets, Inc. (772) 334-3022 duckntruck@aol.com

Library Foundation of Martin County (772) 221-1409 www.libraryfoundationmc.org

Alchemy Fine Art Restorers (772) 287-0835 www.fineartrestorers.com

The Elliott Museum / The House of Refuge (772) 225-1961 www.elliottmuseum.org

Lighthouse ArtCenter (561) 748-8737 www.lighthousearts.org

Alchemy in Art (561) 632-1471 www.facebook.com/alchemyinartllc

Florida Arts & Dance Company (772) 288-4150 www.fladance.org

Lyric Theatre (772) 286-7827 www.lyrictheatre.com

A.E. Backus Gallery & Museum (772) 465-0630 www.backusmuseum.com

Florida Aerial Dance & Circus Arts, LLC (760) 845-3139 www.aerialdanceflorida.com

Marker 23 Gallery and Tattoo Studio (772) 888-3827 www.marker23studio.com

Alizarin Crimson Studio (772) 287-7030 www.alizarincrimsonstudio.com

Florida Oceanographic Society (772) 225-0505 www.floridaocean.org

Martin County Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society www.cocoplum.fnpschapters.org

Art Associates of Martin County (617) 263-1060 www.artassociatesmartinco.com

Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society (772) 460-5299 www.jazzsociety.org

Martin County Library System (772) 221-1403 www.martin.fl.us/libraries

Atlantic Classical Orchestra (772) 460-0850 www.atlanticclassicalorchestra.com

Gallery 36 (772) 888-3408 www.lisagallery36.com

Mimi McCallum Studio & Gallery (772) 341-1021 www.mimimccallum.com

Audubon of Martin County (772) 288-2637 www.audubonmartincounty.org

Garden Club of Stuart (772) 286-4718 www.gardenclubofstuart.org

Bach Children’s Music School (772) 463-1186 www.bachschildrenmusicschool.com

Gateway to the Arts (772) 324-8598 www.facebook.com/gatewaytotheartsgoldengate

Painting with a Twist Stuart (772) 341-3304 www.paintingwithatwiststuart.com/ studio/stuart/

Barn Theater (772) 287-4834 www.barn-theatre.com

Palm City Art Associates, Inc. (772) 288-4428 www.palmcityartassociates.org

The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast (772) 225-7575 www.childrensmuseumtc.org

Geoffrey C. Smith Galleries (772) 221-8031 www.geoffreycsmith.com

Palm City Art & Frame (772) 288-6945 www.palmcityframing.com

The Gilt Complex LLC (772) 463-0125 www.thegiltcomplex.com

Road to Victory Museum (772) 334-2990 www.roadtovictorymilitarymuseum.org

Clay Habit Studio (772) 232-2677 www.miasclaysupply.com

Hobe Sound Fine Arts League (772) 288-6371 www.hobesoundfineartsleague.org

Robert Moore Art (603) 616-6359 www.robertmooreart.com

Court House Cultural Center (772) 287-6676 www.martinarts.org

Jensen Beach Art League (772) 692-1884 www.jensenbeachartleague.yolasite.com

StarStruck Academy & Theatre (772) 283-2313 www.starstruckfl.com

Danceworks Co. (772) 283-4432 www.danceworks.co

Kim Rody Creations (772) 341-6566 www.rody.com

Stuart Art Supply/Artists’ Nook (772) 220-4500 www.stuartartsupply.com

The Dance Academy of Stuart (772) 220-9440 www.danceacademyofstuart.com

Kling Gallery, Wine & Décor (772) 678-6949 www.klinggallerystuart.com

Stuart Ceramics Studio (772)-287-7000 www.ceramicsstudioinstuartfl.com

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ARTS DIRECTORY - VENUES | PROGRAMS | ORGANIZATIONS Stuart Coffee Company Café & Gallery (772) 600-8243 www.stuartcoffeeco.com Stuart Heritage Museum (772) 220-4600 www.stuartheritagemuseum.com Stuart Main Street (772) 286-2848 www.stuartmainstreet.org Stuart School of Music (772) 221-8000 www.stuartschoolofmusic.com Treasure Coast Flute Choir (772) 288-5277 linhager@bellsouth.net Treasure Coast Youth Symphony (772) 486-8175 www.treasurecoastyouthsymphony.com Visionary School of Arts (772) 283-4888 www.visionaryschoolof-arts.org Wings to Fly Dance Company (772) 320-9233 www.wtfdc.org

Key: Gallery or Visual Arts Literary Arts Performing Arts Community Partners

Artist Registry Members

To see information about these artists – use our online artist registry!

Marguerite Ammons David Axelrod Jane Baldridge Danielle Baron Lynn Bell Richard Judah BenAvram Mallo Bisset Jennifer Brand Jennifer Budd Katie Carlsson Nanette Carton Romney Shelton Collins Suzanne Connors Cheryl Cote’ Deborah Crouse Laura K. Darvill Jim and Tess Dirks Ed Douglas Maria Dowling Patricia Eddington Deborah Elaine Sharon A. Ferina Coralie Ferrandiz Jim Ferro Lois J Fink Nancy Finlayson Thomas Forster Donna Franklin Caroline Frederiksen Dot Galfond Kaitlynn Galligher William “Torenzo” Ganaway Katie Gianni David Goldstein Eduardo Gomez Lorraine Goss Aimee B Grace Margaret Gray John Hart Skip and Jeanette Hartzell Jillane Heveron Sharon Hopek Carol Hughes Gisela E. Hunnicutt Heather Ivins Denise Justice Renee Keil Carol Kepp Susan Klahne Chris Kling Maia Knowles Tina Kraft Robyn Ladwig Ellie Lafer Valerie Lally Anita Lamb Carol A. Landeweer

Sophie Ledeme Marliee Lee Angela Leggio Sheryl Levine Susie Li Mia Lindberg Eileen Lovre Lisa Renee Ludlum Barbara Lyons Eileen Lyons Robin Lee Lee Makowski Joseph E. Marmo Brent McAhern Maria McCadden Elizabeth McKinley Harry W. McVay III Joseph Melanson Maria Miele Robert Moore Amber M. Moran Lynn Morgan Mary Neal Rosalind Neilen Pam Patterson Sally B. Pearson Chad Periman Mary Lou Pults Sharon Raab Madeline Reilly Robin Rose Cheryl Rosenzweig Danuta Rothschild Jann Rudd Eugene Salvino Jane Saull Bonney Clewes Schermerhorn Patrice A. Scott David Alan Shea Geoffrey Smith Robin Stabley Mark Stall Haley Stevens Trampas & Consie Stewart Carol Stewart-Langnes Katherine Taylor Brad Thomas Billiejo Thomson Paul Tripaldi Marian Vitale Carolyn Walsh Bruce Wells Martha S. Sherwood Whittemore R. Tracy Wilson

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The Arts Council Court House Cultural Center 80 SE Ocean Boulevard Stuart, FL 34994 772.287.6676

www.MartinArts.org The Arts Council is sponsored in part by the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, Florida Council on Arts & Culture, the National Endowment for the Arts, Martin County Board of County Commissioners, City of Stuart, The Arts Foundation for Martin County, and private contributions.