ARTS & CULTURA EWS BRIEF
The Martin County Oral History Project
When an accurate accounting of the past is not recorded, pieces of our collective history are lost. In Martin County, there is a sense of urgency that many hidden gems of our rich history may be lost forever. This is what motivates Lloyd Jones, a Hobe Sound native and community activist, Martin County School District board member Tony Anderson, and House of Hope CEO Rob Ranieri and led them to form the Martin County Black Heritage Initiatives. The main purpose of the new nonprofit is to uncover, share and preserve the stories of challenges, achievements and contributions of Black Americans in shaping Martin County during its formative years and into the distinct community it is today. The long-term vision is to improve race relations in the community and build a shared legacy through historic preservation and education.
The organization will build upon the efforts of past historians and other groups who have persevered to collect and safeguard these remnants of Black American heritage and culture with several key initiatives already underway. For more information go to facebook.com/ MartinCountyBlackHeritageInitiatives and to get involved contact 772-2601766 or mcblackheritageinitiatives@ gmail.com.
Tony Anderson, Lloyd Jones and Rob Rainieri, Founders of MCBHI
Art for Living
For 22 years, Helping People Succeed’s Art for Living Calendar has brought exceptional paintings from some of the Treasure Coast’s most esteemed artists into homes and offices. In spite of, Covid-19, the 2021 Art for Living calendar was offered once again – this time with a unique twist lets you view the artwork that comprised the calendar in an exciting new way. Helping People Succeed has created the Art for Living
20 | Martin Arts | Spring | Summer | 2021
Online Gallery, in which the original paintings are available for purchase. Presenting artists are: Pam Patterson, Susan Roberts, Mary Neal, Marian Vitale, Diane Raymond, Dan Mackin, Chris Kling, Pay Hoshino, Stacy Ranieri, Julia Kelly, Sue Ann Saleeby-Mosley, Arundathi Wijetilleke and Amber Moran. In addition to each calendar selection, all artists have a collection of their work hanging in the gallery and each piece is also available for sale. The Art for Living Gallery is easy to access and navigate, offering you the opportunity to pause and get close-up views. Visit the Art for Living Online Gallery at www.hpsfl.org. Photo: Julia Kelly Art for Living
