Art & Culture Spring/Summer 2023

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ARTISTS AT HOME: INSIDE LOCAL STUDIOS AND WORKSHOPS

PRIDE GUIDE: DETAILS ON LGBTQ+ EVENTS AND RESOURCES

COUNTY QUEST: ON THE HUNT FOR UNIQUE CULTURAL FINDS

OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

A New Kind of Legacy

FIVE REIMAGINED HOTELS, ONE ICONIC RESORT.

ARTWORK BY SIMON CHERKASSKI AT HIS HOME WORKSHOP IN GREENACRES

CONTENTS

departments

10

LETTER FROM THE CEO

Dave Lawrence, president and CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County

13

UP FRONT

A new book from the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach | Dialogue | Giving Back | Five to Try | Preview | Pursuits

41

SCENE

An extensive guide to the many exciting cultural events of the season

51

GALLERIES

Learn about the county’s abundant galleries and support local artists

56

FINALE

Boca Raton artist Tiffany Beasi embraces vibrant colors in her local murals

ON THE COVER:

Photographer: Jerry Rabinowitz

Artwork: Centenary 1-12-21 (2021), Gerald Stone

PHOTOGRAPHER YVENEL BENOIT OF PAHOKEE IN ICELAND

FOUR ARTS THE SOCIETY OF THE

Since 1936, The Society of the Four Arts has inspired and engaged the Palm Beaches with outstanding cultural programs, including live performances, art exhibitions, notable speakers, workshops, films, book discussions, children’s programs, and more.

The Four Arts’ campus in Palm Beach includes a performance hall, an art gallery, a modern education center devoted to lifelong learning, a library, a children’s library, and beautiful botanical and sculpture gardens.

The Four Arts believes that the passion of music, the beauty of art, the thrill of drama, and the pleasure of literature bridge the gap from mere existence to truly living. Our programs are open to the public, so come see what The Four Arts has to o er! Visit fourarts.org to purchase tickets and view programs.

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Photos by Christopher Fay (top), Capehart (far left), Robert Stevens (center), and Elvio Salazar (far right)

601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460 561.471.2901 |

Cultural Council Board of Directors

Officers

Daryn M. Kirchfeld (Chair), Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Northern Trust • Frances Fisher (Vice Chair), Philanthropist • Jean S. Sharf (Secretary), Philanthropist • Christopher D. Caneles (Treasurer), Community Leader • Nathan Slack (Immediate Past Chair), Community Leader

Members

Edrick Barnes, Owner, The Law Office of Edrick Barnes • Bruce A. Beal, Partner and Chairman, The Beal Companies • David Cohen, Advertising Executive • Cheryl K. Crowley, Community Leader • Philip M. DiComo, Attorney, Nason Yeager Gerson Harris & Fumero, P.A. • Phillip Edwards, Director, City Private Bank • Donald M. Ephraim, Philanthropist • Roe Green, Philanthropist • Sherry R. Jacobs, Philanthropist (in memoriam) • Stephen Jacobs, Philanthropist • Bill Parmelee, Chief Financial Officer, Oxbow Carbon LLC Denise B. Rivas, Owner/Founder, Your Computer Tutor • Elizabeth A. Bowers Stoops, Attorney, Gunster

Ex-Officio Members

Michele Jacobs, President and CEO, Economic Council of Palm Beach County • Barbara McQuinn, School Board Member, District 1, School Board of Palm Beach County • Davicka N. Thompson, TDC Board Member and President and CEO, Thompson Creative Collective • Marci Woodward, Palm Beach County Commissioner, District 4

Cultural Council Founder Alexander W. Dreyfoos

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners

Sara Baxter, Mack Bernard, Dave Kerner, Maria G. Marino, Maria Sachs (Vice Mayor), Gregg K. Weiss (Mayor), Marci Woodward

President and CEO Dave Lawrence

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Kathleen Alex

Vice President of Marketing and Programs Jennifer Sullivan

Artist Services

Director of Artist Services Jessica Ransom

Artist Services Intern Ashleigh Desmond

Development and Membership

Director of Development Jessica Lavin

Director of Membership and Corporate Relations Debbie Calabria

Executive Assistant and Administrative Support Katherine Bonner

Finance and Operations

Accounting Manager Paul To

Bookkeeper Gloria Rose

Operations Assistant and Store Manager Helen Hood

Visitor Services and Store Assistant Patricia Natteri

Grants

Director of Grants Vicky Jackson

Grants Assistant Stephanie Issac

Marketing and Communications

Director of Marketing and Cultural Tourism Lauren Perry

Marketing Manager Nick Murray

Creative Lead Grazie Prokopetz

Marketing Coordinator Jaymie Sardo

Public Relations Consultant Linnea Bailey

The During T he g il DeD Age mericAn esT A W

The Flagler Museum’s Winter Exhibition introduces and considers those aspects of the American West during the Gilded Age that were important to both the development of the nation and the shaping of the American character, including: the role of railroads in opening up the West, Native Americans of the West, the impact of the Homestead Act, Mountain Men and the importance of the fur trade, the role of

the US Army in the West, the development of cattle ranching, the importance of mining in the West, the West as entertainment, the development of the National Park System, the growth of the nation as 11 states and massive amounts of land were added to the Union, and the lawmen and outlaws of the West.

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Easter Egg Hunt Bluegrass in the Pavilion

Saturday, April 8, 9:00 am

Gates open at 9:00 AM, Egg Hunt starts at 10:00 am

Saturday, April 15, 3:00 pm Larry Stephenson Band and Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers

Pickets. Charles Schreyvogel, 1907. William I. Koch collection.

Special Thanks to William I. Koch

2023

Publisher Terry Duffy

Sales Director Deidre Wade

Associate Publisher Dina Turner

Editorial Director Daphne Nikolopoulos

Editor Mary Murray

Associate Editor Karina Wensjoe

Creative Director Olga M. Gustine

Art Director Ashley Meyer

Digital Imaging Specialist Leonor Alvarez Maza

Contributing Writers

Heather Graulich, Kelley Marcellus, Michele Meyer, Susie Stanton Staikos, Lola Thélin

Contributing Photographers and Artists

Teresa Korber, Jerry Rabinowitz

Advertising

Account Manager Melissa Zolin Schwartz

Advertising Services Coordinator Elizabeth Hackney

Marketing Manager Rebecca Desir

Production

Production Director Selene M. Ceballo

Production Manager Lourdes Linares

Digital Pre-Press Specialist George Davis

Advertising Design Coordinators Anaely J. Perez Vargas, Jeffrey Rey

Production Coordinator Ileana Caban

Digital Marketing Manager Tyler Sansone

Operations

Chief Operating Officer Todd Schmidt

Office Manager Tanya Gomez

Accounting Specialist Mary Beth Cook

Accounts Receivable Specialist Ana Coronel

Distribution Manager Judy Heflin

Logistics Manager Omar Morales

Circulation Manager Marjorie Leiva

Circulation Assistant Britney Stinson

Circulation Promotions Manager David Supple

IT Manager Keith Gonzalez

In Memoriam Ronald J. Woods (1935-2013)

HOUR MEDIA, LLC

CEO Stefan Wanczyk

President John Balardo

Abundance of Riches

Luis Montoya & Leslie Ortiz 1972-2022

June 2023

Historic Home, Artist Studio, Exhibition Galleries and Rare Palm and Cycad Gardens of Ann Weaver Norton

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Art & Culture for All

Dear art&culture readers,

There’s much to celebrate here in The Palm Beaches all year long—the signature sunshine, the restaurant scene, an abundance of arts and cultural experiences, and a community comprising a kaleidoscope of ethnicities, traditions, and backgrounds.

At the Cultural Council, we believe that art is for all and are dedicated to expanding cultural opportunities for everyone. This magazine represents a core piece of that work by spotlighting the stories of those who strive to make our home a prime arts and cultural destination for visitors and residents alike. Look to the pages ahead for inspiration on where to go and what to see this spring and summer in Florida’s Cultural Capital. Get details on what to do during Pride Month here in The Palm Beaches (“Pride Guide,” page 24), hear from three of the artists participating in the all-new Palm Beach County Open Studios event (“Creating Places,” page 28), follow along on our exciting cultural scavenger hunt (“County Quest,” page 34), and so much more.

No matter if you’re visiting The Palm Beaches or are a resident, I hope you make the effort this spring and summer (and throughout the year) to explore all that the destination has to offer. Whether that’s joining in on a Juneteenth historical tour led by the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, taking in the breadth of Japanese art at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, or shopping for pieces from the galleries featured in this (and every) issue of art&culture—your attendance is vital and appreciated. Here’s to a sensational summer!

Dave Lawrence President & CEO Cultural Council for Palm Beach County

NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 10, 2023

BY CHARLES DICKENS | ADAPTATION

BY PAUL CARLIN

ORIGINAL MUSIC AND ARRANGEMENTS BY FITZ PATTON

CONCEIVED AND DEVELOPED BY ANDREW KATO

The magic of the yuletide season comes to life in Charles Dickens masterpiece, A Christmas Carol. This reimagined concept of the classic story of redemption is interwoven with dazzling special effects, traditional songs, strolling carolers and musicians, and will be sure to usher in holiday memories for years to come.

OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 12, 2023

ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY KEN LUDWIG

All aboard the exotic and mysterious Orient Express as it takes off with a train full of larger-than-life suspects, each one with a motive and an alibi. This clever adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic boasts all the glamour, intrigue and suspense with a healthy dose of humor to quicken the pace.

JANUARY 9 - 28, 2024

BOOK BY DOUGLAS MCGRATH

WORDS AND MUSIC BY GERRY GOFFIN & CAROLE KING, BARRY MANN & CYNTHIA WEIL

This hit musical follows the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom. Featuring a stunning array of beloved songs including “I Feel the Earth Move,” and “You’ve Got a Friend,” this Tony® and Grammy winner is the soundtrack for many generations.

FEBRUARY 11-25, 2024

BY NEIL SIMON

Check into suite 719 at New York’s Plaza Hotel in the swinging 1960s and meet three comical couples: a long-married couple revisiting their honeymoon suite to rekindle the flame; a Hollywood producer on the prowl, reunited with his childhood sweetheart; and the parents of a nervous bride who has locked herself in the bathroom!

MARCH 12 - 31, 2024

MUSIC BY HARRY WARREN | LYRICS BY AL DUBIN

BOOK BY MICHAEL STEWART & MARK BRAMBLE

This love letter to Broadway is the ultimate show biz fairy tale of the chorus kid who becomes an overnight star. A 1930s backstage musical is packed with plenty of pizazz and will set your heart pounding with its rhythmically tapping feet and a hit parade of songs, including “Lullaby of Broadway,” and “We’re In The Money.”

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APRIL

21 – JUNE 24, 2023

palmbeachculture.com/exhibitions

Presented every two years, the Cultural Council’s Biennial is a highly anticipated exhibition highlighting some of the best artists in Palm Beach County. A juried show, Biennial 2023 will feature more than 30 artists across various mediums, including video, painting, photography, and sculpture.

Come and experience the diversity and breadth of creativity of artists living and working in this incredible cultural community. Associate Curator of African American Art at the Detroit Institute of Arts Juana Williams will serve as the guest juror for this exhibition.

Cash prizes will be awarded for Best of Show, Second Place, and Third Place, as well as a People’s Choice award.

Ellen Liman

Saturday, April 21, 2023, 2 p.m.

RSVP: palmbeachculture.com/exhibitions

Panel Discussion with Guest Juror

Juana Williams

Presented by:

Tuesday – Saturday, 12 – 5 p.m. Free and open to the public

Lupe Lawrence, I Will Fly a Kite (detail), 2022, Oil on canvas

Generously sponsored by:

UP FRONT

LIVING HISTORY

What’s the genesis of inspiration? The answer is different for every artist, but now young readers can discover the creative origins of one of Palm Beach County’s most famous architects in Addison Mizner, Visionary Architect, a new book from the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach.

Written by Robert L Forbes and illustrated by Barbara McClintock, the book is geared toward readers ages 8 to 12 and focuses on Mizner’s formative years, when the California-born adventurer traveled the world. The Preservation Foundation will make the book free to any interested school, along with a virtual version of its Heritage Education Program, which focuses on showcasing the history of this region through its architecture.

“Students will relate to the story of Addison, who has his own hero’s journey throughout his many travels and adventures,” says Marie Penny, the Preservation Foundation’s director of archives. “Along the way he picks up character-building traits like perseverance, humor, creativity, and confidence. As a child he suffered an injury that confined him to bed. During this time, he turned to drawing and honed his skills as an artist. His early exposure to Mayan and Spanish Colonial architecture in Guatemala shaped the architectural vocabulary that would come to define Palm Beach. This story of overcoming adversity and finding a way to pursue your dreams is important to share with all students.”

Addison Mizner, Visionary Architect is available to purchase on the Preservation Foundation’s website and at its headquarters on Palm Beach. palmbeachpreservation. org, 561.832.0731 —Mary Murray

ADDISON MIZNER, VISIONARY ARCHITECT DEPICTS MIZNER’S LIFE, WORK, AND TRAVELS VIA ILLUSTRATIONS BY BARBARA MCCLINTOCK.

LEFT: ARCHITECT ADDISON MIZNER

UP FRONT DIALOGUE

Hit Refresh

WE CATCH UP WITH THE NORTON’S CONTEMPORARY ART CURATOR TO DISCUSS HER NEW ROLE

Last fall, the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach welcomed Arden Sherman as its new Glenn W. and Cornelia T. Bailey Senior Curator of Contemporary Art. A native Floridian from Tallahassee, Sherman has returned to her home state having served as director and curator of the Hunter East Harlem Gallery at New York City’s Hunter College, where she was also a professor in the department of art and art history. She describes herself as a curator and exhibition producer focused on contemporary art, social issues, and community engagement. Here, she shares her aspirations for the Norton’s contemporary collection and more. norton.org, 561.832.5196

A&C : How will you approach your role in this community?

Sherman: At this stage I am keeping my ears to the ground. It is one of my goals to do a lot of listening and understanding—who our

BY SUSIE STANTON STAIKOS

audience is, “what are” and “who is” in the neighborhoods around the museum, and where we are. I need to let this process go a little bit and take the time to understand the different worlds. I think my duty is to be a bridge representing the different voices. How will you work with the museum’s collection?

First, I must understand the collection—how to build the collection, how to create a collection strategy and plan that is useful and speaks to contemporary art practices today. In acquiring a work, I have to decide if we want to be a custodian of that work. That means insurance, caring for the work, and climate control storage. We have lots of gallery space but it’s not infinite, therefore it’s about acquiring things that are important and getting them on the wall for at least a short period of time.

We recently acquired five new pieces for the collection, [including] our first Joan Mitchell. It’s an early Mitchell and an important asset to the collection. Another is by a young contemporary artist from Ghana, Cornelius Annor, who is not so known and not well collected among art institutions as yet. A Robert Nava work came in that is very poppy and fun and will speak very nicely to our younger audiences. We had a Jennifer Bartlett come in. She died this year [and was] a very important artist collected by almost every institution in the United States. It’s a painting with sculptural elements. It speaks to an important part of art history, about female artists working in this country who have not gotten enough recognition.

You rehung the museum’s contemporary art galleries in February. What can visitors expect to see now?

A highlight of the permanent collection with some of the new acquisitions and some of the promised gifts from Judie and Howard Ganek as a tribute to them. The collection has works by well-known

ASHLEY KERR, COURTESY OF THE NORTON MUSEUM OF ART

CHRISTINA ARZA

artists that haven’t been seen for a while. These are outlier pieces that were early or a moment in the artist’s career. These jewels are standouts and different from the oeuvre of the particular artist’s career, including pieces that I’m really excited about by Gene Davis, Jenny Holzer, Wayne Gonzales, Alfredo Jaar, and Awol Erizku, among others. What are you seeing on the contemporary art scene at the moment?

Over the last 10 years or maybe less, we have seen a surge in painting. Demand is high. Paintings are something you can live with and are the most accessible forms of art. The trend in portraiture is huge right now, although that might be sunsetting as it’s a little bit oversaturated. Since the Venice Biennale last year there is a real interest in female painting and magical realism, looking at mysticism, fantasy, fairy tales, old histories, and literature that leads to surrealist tales. ‡

ARDEN SHERMAN JOINED THE NORTON MUSEUM OF ART LAST FALL. IN FEBRUARY, SHE REIMAGINED THE MUSEUM’S CONTEMPORARY COLLECTION GALLERIES WITH AN EYE TOWARD RECENT ACQUISITIONS.

ASHLEY KERR, COURTESY OF THE NORTON MUSEUM OF ART

Planet Playbook

CONSERVATION EDUCATION SEEKS TO SPUR A NEW GENERATION OF CLIMATE WARRIORS

Florida is acknowledged for its rich biodiversity, but many residents live their lives without exploring the extent of its beauty. A program of the National Wildlife Refuge Association (NWRA) aims to change that for the better by connecting local communities with the world around them.

“We must inspire passion for preserving our habitat,” says Elizabeth “Liz” Figueroa, the NWRA’s South Florida regional partnership specialist who is growing the South Florida Urban Wildlife Refuge Project. “If you’re cut off from nature it’s hard to understand the role people play in weather extremes and dwindling ecological resources.”

Figueroa calls South Florida ground zero for climate change, citing regular environmental crises such as hurricanes and flooding. That’s why she is working to convey nature’s needs to underserved urban youth and adults in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. “Our program not only will take them to nature but bring nature to them,” she says.

One route will be field trips to the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, the 226 square miles of everglade

ecosystems west of Boynton Beach. Back in class, Loxahatchee rangers will review the hundreds of species of birds, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and mammals that inhabit the refuge.

Other educational avenues include creative conservation projects for middle and high school students, such as using unconventional tools not found in nature—foam pool noodles, PVC pipes, and wood lattice panels—to build “pocket refuges,” or miniretention ponds replicating floating wetlands. They’ll also see aquatic plants take root in schoolyards, parks, and community centers. “Students will get outside and get handson scientific exposure,” adds Figueroa, who wants to emphasize the connection between natural calamities and food insecurity. For adults in underserved communities, who are often excluded from the conservation dialogue, she hopes to excite them about climate change and holding our government accountable to act on related issues.

A child of U.S. State Department diplomats,

BY MICHELE MEYER

Figueroa is no stranger to the natural world and the perils it faces. While growing up in Russia, Belgium, Spain, and Washington, D.C., she made frequent visits to her father’s family in Puerto Rico, which fueled her drive to save the environment and encourage others to do the same.

“As a youth, I spent time on Puerto Rican beaches and snorkeling coral reefs,” says Figueroa, who earned a master’s degree in coastal zone management from the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science. “In the past 10 to 15 years, I’ve seen those reefs deteriorate dramatically.”

She’s witnessed the environmental toll that climate change and natural disasters have wrought on Puerto Rico and its people. South Florida, she fears, could be next in line. With the South Florida Urban Wildlife Refuge Project, she wants to broaden minds and introduce people to careers in nature. “They can work outside and make a difference,” she says. refugeassociation.org ‡

THE SOUTH FLORIDA URBAN WILDLIFE REFUGE PROJECT IMMERSES STUDENTS IN ECOSYSTEMS AND ENGAGES THEM IN CONSERVATION PROJECTS.

UP FRONT FIVE TO TRY

What’s the BUZZ ?

BE AN ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE BY ATTENDING THESE EARTH DAY EVENTS

BY KARINA WENSJOE

PARK HOP

Okeeheelee Nature Center in West Palm Beach will hold its annual Earth Day celebration April 22, which will include live animal encounters, crafts, face painting, guided nature walks, and more. Down in Boca Raton, attend a ladybug release, plant sale, and other family-friendly activities as part of Daggerwing Nature Center’s Earth Day festivities. Both events are free and will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. okeeheeleepark.com, discover.pbcgov.org/parks/pages/daggerwing.aspx

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NURTURE NATURE

The Mandel Public Library in West Palm Beach is taking steps to help the community and the environment. Kids between the ages of 5 and 18 are invited to stop by April 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to watch The Lorax and make an upcycled pop tab collection container out of recycled materials from 10 a.m. to noon. They’ll be encouraged to take them home and collect tabs from soda, soup, or other aluminum cans that the library will then deliver to the Ronald McDonald House of South Florida, which will use the recycled aluminum to support its programs. Also on April 22, head to the library’s auditorium at 1 p.m. to glean eco-friendly tips from the Sierra Club. wpbcitylibrary.org

Few weekend activities beat perusing an outdoor market on a Saturday. This year, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter will host an Earth Day Craft Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22. Local vendors will be on-site selling goods such as plants, jewelry, art, clothing, and more. While you’re shopping, enjoy live music from acoustic rock musician Mangrove Mark. The bazaar is free to attend, and 25 percent of sales will benefit Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. buschwildlife.org

Mother Nature looks her best on the runway. Join Resource Depot for its annual student fashion show April 21, during Art After Dark at the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach. Young designers in fifth through twelfth grades will present original ensembles made from upcycled materials and inspired by the Norton’s collection. Since 1999, Resource Depot has been committed to sustainability, offering programs to combat waste and inspire artists and others to embrace adaptive reuse. Also, on Saturdays in April, the Norton will host Family Studio gatherings centered around topics of climate action, sustainability, and recycling. resourcedepot.org, norton.org

ARTISTIC OUTING

Extend your Earth Day celebration by communing with nature and viewing works from 10 Palm Beach County–based professional artists who explore climaterelated issues. From April 14 to July 5, Manatee Lagoon in West Palm Beach will host a pop-up of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s Visualizing Climate Disruption exhibition. visitmanateelagoon.com

BENEFICIAL BAZAAR

ECO-CHIC CATWALK

THE JOURNEY BEGINS, CAROL-ANN SALLEY

UP FRONT PREVIEW

Freedom of EXPRESSION

MEET THE CULTURAL COUNCIL’S 2022 ARTIST INNOVATION FELLOWS

Last year, the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County presented grants to six female creatives as part of its Artist Innovation Fellowship Program. Started in 2020 and now in its second iteration, the program aims to champion Palm Beach County–based artists by supporting their professional endeavors. On July 20, the fellows will share their projects in a performance showcase and group exhibition (on view through September 9) at the Cultural Council’s headquarters in Lake Worth Beach. Here, they discuss what they’ve been working on and what the fellowship has meant to them. palmbeachculture.com/aifp, 561.471,2901

Yvette Norwood-Tiger, Musician

Has lived in Palm Beach County for: 12 ½ years

Her project: “My project is a recorded tribute to bebop music. Upon learning the history of this subgenre of jazz, I realized that many of the songs composed during that era had no lyrics. Although I enjoy listening to bebop, I felt it would be fitting, as a vocalist and songwriter, to create lyrics for the songs that I selected for the CD. The art of adding lyrics to jazz songs that were recorded and performed as instrumentals is known as vocalese.”

What the fellowship means to her: “This is the very first fellowship that I have received. It is quite an honor to have the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County present me with the freedom of expression that will expand my knowledge and creativity in music.”

BY MARY MURRAY

Henriett Michel, Visual Artist

Has lived in Palm Beach County for: 22 years

Her project: “My project is focused on the transformative process inherent to mixed-media creations. I’ve always been interested in exploring different uses and combinations of traditional and nontraditional materials like resin, clay, cement, wood, wire, and glass. The fusion process itself—the way things give, take, and transform into something new altogether—fascinates me. I’m also combining 2D wall art and 3D sculpture mediums through the female subject to explore how these mixed materials and mediums communicate with each other and can influence different meanings within the subject itself.” What the fellowship means to her: “This fellowship has allowed me to focus on my growth as an artist by focusing on a single project without disruptions of other work due to the financial support awarded to me. I’ve also experienced the incredible gift of immense community growth in both size and support through this fellowship journey.”

Shanique Scott, Choreographer

Has lived in Palm Beach County for: 40 years

Her project: “This piece is called Breathe. [It] comprises lyrical and modern choreography that is used interchangeably throughout the piece. Amid the pandemic and other challenges these past few years, this work has allowed me to ‘breathe’ again. Although [I was] a bit indecisive at times of what this piece of work would actually become in the end, all in all, it’s going well, and I am excited for the outcome.”

What the fellowship means to her: “Receiving this fellowship has allowed me to take time to explore the growth of my creativity. I can think, breathe, and create with ease during this process, in which normally I am accustomed to meeting deadlines. I am so grateful to receive such an honor.”

Elizabeth Dimon, Performer

Has lived in Palm Beach County for:

33 years

Her project: “My project went through some changes, but I’m happy with where it is ending up. I chose four songs from four decades of the Great American Songbook and am interweaving the recordings I made of them with video from the time periods, world events from the ’20s through the ’50s.”

What the fellowship means to her: “When I first received the call that I got the fellowship, I was immediately thrust into imposter syndrome. Then that morphed into floundering as to how I could do what I wanted to do, and that segued into the epiphany that I am a collaborator at heart. Once I brought in other people to create with me, I knew where I was and got grounded again. This fellowship let me be a creator. It gave me the confidence to let my creative self take charge.”

Kianga Jinaki, Visual Artist

Has lived in Palm Beach County for: 37 years

Her project: “This project continues the theme of celebrating Black life and culture that has dominated my work. The art quilts, dolls, and mixed-media works that I’m creating reflect an expansion of my storytelling style. This work marries my signature style with new techniques and approaches that reflect my growth as an artist.” What the fellowship means to her: “Receiving this fellowship has meant having the freedom, time, and opportunity to grow my art practice beyond what I had been able to do on my own. My ‘What if I…’ thought for my art practice has been given wings.”

Carin Wagner, Visual Artist

Has lived in Palm Beach County for: 29 years

Her project: “My journey to photograph and paint the endangered trees of the United States started about four years ago. Since then, I have had communication with scientists, botanists, ecologists, authors, science writers, arboretums, and so many wonderful people who care for and fight for the trees. It has been an enlightening experience. I have photographed 22 trees in wildly diverse locations, which will be represented in my ghost forest.”

What the fellowship means to her: “The Artist Innovation Fellowship provided the initial funds to bring the ghost forest to life on large silk banners. Most importantly, it has fostered the sense of support from my community that helps me to continue this very labor-intensive and hopeful process.”

UP FRONT PURSUITS

On the Road

BY HEATHER GRAULICH

Yvenel Benoit estimates he travels nearly a quarter of a million miles throughout the United States each year, viewing its diverse landscapes and vibrant cities from the cab of his tractor-trailer. And all along the way, he takes pictures.

“Mostly, I might just drive by a spot and decide to stop to make a photograph,” says Benoit. “But I also follow Instagram accounts that showcase nice places to capture images. I check where the sun will go at that time of year, too, so I might decide to go back there at a certain time.”

Benoit is a long-haul truck driver based in Pahokee and a self-taught photographer specializing in landscapes and wildlife imagery. He showcases and sells his work on his website, Shutter Boy Fuse, a play on the nickname “Fuse” he picked up from co-workers at a Lowe’s hardware store years ago.

While attending Palm Beach State College

to become certified as a diesel mechanic, he performed gigs as a rapper to help pay for school and other expenses. A teacher who was also a photographer took some shots of him for an album cover, but Benoit decided the portraits weren’t exactly what he wanted and thought, why not try myself?

“I decided to buy a camera and took pictures of a few things, but I didn’t know what I was doing,” he says, remembering his first camera, an early generation mirrorless Sony NEX-5. “I started watching ‘YouTube University’ and started learning.”

Benoit now uses the Sony a7r5 and a 1635mm lens. He also studies multiple photo applications on his phone that provide real-time data on light, weather, and other elements that affect the outcome of his imagery.

“Before I go anywhere, I use PhotoPills, which tells you when the sunrise is at different locations,” Benoit says. “Clear Outside tells

me about the clouds—certain clouds capture certain light, certain glows. I get up early, around 4:30 a.m., and check my apps to see what’s happening. I don’t like the days with no clouds, it’s boring.”

His passion for photography has also burgeoned into a love of exploration. Beyond the lower 48, Benoit has traveled to Dubai, Iceland, and the Bahamas to see some of the globe’s most breathtaking scenery. He’s learned about moon cycles and wildlife migration patterns so he can be in the right place at the right time.

The journeys have helped him grow professionally but also personally, showing him how patience and stillness can yield amazing shots. He has sat for an hour waiting for a chipmunk to peek over a boulder in Wyoming or for dawn’s first light to cast a glow on the rustyhued canyon of Horseshoe Bend, Arizona.

Benoit also enjoys portraiture, including

A TRUCK DRIVER BY TRADE, YVENEL BENOIT FINDS PHOTOGRAPHIC INSPIRATION WHEREVER HE GOES

YVENEL BENOIT ENJOYS SHARPENING HIS PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS WHILE TRAVELING. HE CAPTURED ONE OF HIS FAVORITE PHOTOS (LEFT) WHILE IN ICELAND.

taking playful snaps of his three children and capturing clients’ life moments such as engagements. But he is continually inspired by the world’s beauty as he discovers it, one trip at a time.

“My favorite photo is one I took in Iceland,” he says. “It was raining, but I saw this sheep. He was looking at me like he was scared. He ran, but then he turned around like he was saying goodbye. It was a whole vibe that I caught, with the cold and rain and the scenery.”

Benoit says he’s further motivated by the positive response people have to his work, along with a desire to expand his portfolio and eventually have a gallery space. Several of his images were featured in the Cultural Council’s 2021 Biennial exhibition. (The 2023 Biennial will be on display April 21 to June 24.)

He knows that every trip is an opportunity to make the next great shot, so he sticks to a work ethic that has proven successful: “Always get up early and always be the last to leave. Try to capture everything.” shutterboyfuse.com ‡

BENOIT HAS TAKEN CITYSCAPE SHOTS IN ATLANTA (ABOVE LEFT) AND DUBAI (ABOVE RIGHT) AND MORE NATURAL SNAPS OF SPOTS LIKE HORSESHOE BEND, ARIZONA (BELOW).

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P R I D E GUIDE

CELEBRATE PRIDE MONTH IN PALM BEACH COUNTY WITH THESE LGBTQ+ RESOURCES, SPOTS, EVENTS, AND MORE TO CHECK OUT DURING JUNE AND ALL YEAR ROUND

BY MARY MURRAY

Get Connected

COMPASS COMMUNITY CENTER

For more than 30 years, the Compass Community Center has been a haven for LGBTQ+ residents of South Florida and the Treasure Coast. Located in downtown Lake Worth Beach, the center acts as a community hub and cultural connector, hosting frequent social and support groups and annual special events such as Palm Beach Pride in late March. It is also an invaluable resource, culling and disseminating information about LGBTQ+ issues and businesses as well as providing HIV testing services, case management, and support.

“If anybody has a question about any of this stuff, just contact us,” says Michael Riordan, Compass’ director of media and communications. “We’ll get you pointed in the right direction.”

Still to come this year, Compass will host its Stonewall Ball June 24 at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach. This fundraising event is presented in two parts: a VIP reception and awards presentation, followed by a dance party. Then, on

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September 19, Compass will participate in Dining Out for Life, where partnering restaurants will donate a portion of patrons’ checks to support HIV services and those living with the disease.

Culturally, Compass hosts an annual Miss Palm Beach Pride show (typically in February) at the Lake Worth Playhouse and stages The Legacy Project at Palm Beach Dramaworks in West Palm Beach. “Younger people in the community interview some of the trailblazers in the community, and that becomes a digital story,” Riordan says of The Legacy Project.

Social and support groups at Compass include youth groups for ages 12 to 18, one for those identifying as LGBTQ+ and their allies, and one for transgender-identifying individuals and their families; Entourage, a monthly social group for LGBTQ+ persons between the ages of 18 and 29; Coffee Clatch, a twice-monthly group where community members can enjoy coffee and pastries and learn about pertinent topics; and Out and About, a social group for femaleidentifying individuals held once a month. compassglcc.com

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TERESA KORBER

For this “Pride Guide,” art&culture tasked West Palm Beach artist Teresa Korber with creating works that speak to the LGBTQ+ experience. “Safe Place is a representation of the ongoing struggles that the LGBTQ+ community still faces and how we find our feeling of safety and support within our friendships and/or relationships,” explains Korber. “This image of two lovers embracing is symbolic of the love and support that individuals within the community find in each other, providing a sense of safety and security in the face of discrimination and adversity. It is a powerful visual representation of the resilience and strength of the LGBTQ+ community.” Love is Love “represents love as a universal human experience that should be celebrated and accepted regardless of who it is with. The legalization of gay marriage is a step toward equal rights and acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community, and this piece is a representation of the beautiful diversity and individuality within the community. It highlights that our unique differences are what bring us together as equals.” tkorber.com

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NORTHWOOD VILLAGE, West Palm Beach

Nestled just north of downtown West Palm Beach, Northwood Village boasts numerous LGBTQ+-owned businesses, including Malakor Thai Café and Day by Day Shoppe. It also exudes a welcoming vibe and is home to the Rainbow Crosswalks, which debuted in Pride Month in 2021. “I love Harold’s because not only do they make a mean chai tea, [but] I’ve seen a few drag shows there,” artist Deon Jefferson says of his favorite Northwood business. “It’s one of the safest LGBT-friendly spaces in Northwood, and it’s seconds from the Rainbow Crosswalks.”

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Saddle Up

GAY POLO TOURNAMENT

The Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament will take place at the National Polo Center – Wellington April 6-9. The event is hosted by the Gay Polo League, which aims to “change perceptions in the LGBTQ community, athletics, and society at large one chukker at a time.” If you missed it this year, don’t fret: This annual event will return in late Spring 2024. gaypolo.com

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GARAGE QUEENS

Expect a “fierce, fabulous, and fascinating” night out when you attend Garage Queens at Arts Garage in Delray Beach. These productions take place every other month and feature stars of the South Florida drag scene. Mark your calendar for a special Pride show June 30, plus performances April 28, August 25, October 27, and December 29. (Please note: This show contains mature content that may not be suitable for those younger than 18.) artsgarage.org

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“The Library at Lilo’s is a very small bar, pretty chill, and you get to know everyone,” says artist Kingsley Ratcliff. “I go there because each month they host two music-centric events: Tiny Gear Concert and Wax On/Wax Off. Tiny Gear is for musicians to showcase their work using whatever instruments can fit on a small table. Wax On/Wax Off is for people to spin their vinyl. It’s a wonderful community that’s LGBTQ+ friendly—it doesn’t matter what or who you are, we all just want to appreciate good music and make art. ... I still consider myself a greenhorn, but I always have fun.”

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ROLANDO CHANG BARRERO

Last year’s Pride Month was particularly poignant for Rolando Chang Barrero: The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners declared June 7, 2022, as Artist Rolando Chang Barrero Day. This year, Chang Barrero will open The Box Gallery in West Palm Beach for the first U.S. edition of the Hieroscopia Cuban short film festival June 9-17.

A recipient of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s Muse Award for Outstanding Cultural Leadership, Chang Barrero has long displayed works by LGBTQ+ artists in his gallery, but he’s often shied away from defining himself by his sexuality. For him, in his early years creating, it came down to one question: What does gay art look like?

“A lot of my work had very little to do with sexuality, but more so, in the beginning, with activism and visibility of the AIDS pandemic,” he explains. “Slowly, my work has developed strong ties into social justice work. ... I love my sexuality, I love my gender, but it doesn’t rule my art.” theboxgallery.info

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Arbuckle has gained an international following for the cards, stationery, and more that he designs for his company, J.Falkner. Show and share your pride with these rainbow-emblazoned items, available to purchase at The Breakers and online. Beyond his art, Arbuckle is a supporter of the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council. “It has promoted equality and fought for gay rights for several decades now, and always deserves a shoutout for the incredible work they do yearround in the community,” he says. jfalkner.com

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Pride on the Block, June 3: Transpire Help, The Square, and Rohi’s Readery will join forces for this block party complete with main-stage programming, a vendor market, and a Youth Pride Festival at Rohi’s. The festivities will take place on the 500 block of Clematis and at The Square, with a kick-off party the night beforehand at Respectable Street. prideontheblock.com

LGBTQ+ Pride Happy Hour with the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council, June 7: Head to Meat Market on Palm Beach from 6 to 8 p.m. for this get-together with the PBCHRC, which is Florida’s oldest, independent, nonpartisan, political organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity expression. The event is free, with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cocktails at happy hour prices. The restaurant will donate 10 percent of the dinner proceeds to the PBCHRC. pbchrc.org

Reading Rainbow

ROHI’S READERY

Inside Rohi’s Readery in The Square in West Palm Beach, owner and educator Pranati “Pranoo”

Kumar Skomra has created an inclusive environment for little ones and their families. Named after her grandmother and her daughter, this social justice–driven children’s bookstore boasts titles that promote inclusivity and diversity. rohisreadery.com

Delray Beach Pride Festival and Concert, June 10: This annual event will return to the downtown area for a day of celebration and a “Rocketman” Elton John tribute concert at the Old School Square Pavilion. downtowndelraybeach.com

Pride Night at Art After Dark, June 23: The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach will host a Pridethemed Art After Dark complete with performances and art activations. norton.org

Pride Night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, June 15: Nothing says summer like baseball, so visit Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter to catch a game for a good cause. rogerdeanchevrolet stadium.com

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On May 20, art enthusiasts are invited to the workspaces of local artists as part of the Cultural Council’s inaugural Palm Beach County Open Studios event. From noon to 5 p.m., visitors can step into these creative havens, talk with the artists themselves, and perhaps even acquire a piece for their collections. Here, three participating artists open the doors to their workshops and offer insight into what inspires them.

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Everything is Illuminated

Creativity may be the provenance of imagination, but one local painter finds her inspiration in the world around her. Eileen Lyons—a fourthgeneration artist who began her career as a civilian cartographer and illustrator for the military, was a teaching artist at the National Gallery of Art, and also spent two decades teaching art to high school students in Washington, D.C.—is relishing her return to Jupiter. She’s discovered she’s more prolific in The Palm Beaches than in any other place she’s lived.

“It’s magical here,” Lyons says. She attributes feeling so inspired to the “euphoric recall” of living in the area during her years as a Cardinal Newman High School student after growing up on Long Island, New York. “I think when you’re a teenager, things are exponentially potent.”

Her home, where her studio is situated, is a stone’s throw from the beach. “I can’t see the ocean, but I can hear it,” she notes. The space is

filled with bright light against fresh white walls and earthy tile floors. The surrounding living and outdoor areas display her collections of shells, driftwood, and tide-polished stones, whose careful arrangements and subtle characteristics show up in her work. Her most recent paintings run the gamut from bold, geometric studies of oil on canvas to free-form, organic pieces created through the flow of watercolor or acrylics. Many of them depict an aerial topography—her mapmaking background coming through.

Though her style is abstract, “almost everything I do has an actual reference,” she explains and shares with the adult students she teaches at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art in Tequesta. “When you get to the point where you can paint just about anything, it gets boring, and you want to express something from a different perspective.” eileenlyonsart.com

Creative companions: My dogs Tina and Jolene are always under my feet. Unexpected collaborator: I used to have a Jack Russell who ran right through a painting I was doing on the floor. Inspiration strikes: At night. I have the curse of the night—it’s bright energy. Commission quirk: I do [commissioned work] in a different space and I use different supplies. Favorite tools: I do a lot of work on the floor. It’s a physical manipulation of the surface as the paint is flowing. Soundtrack: I blast music—Andrew Bird, Claude Debussy—or listen to the sounds of the night like the bufo toads. Epic project: A painting I started in 2009 that is a map of Florida. I hung it in my townhouse in D.C. I kept staring at it and coming back to it. It became a kind of icon that I couldn’t finish until I moved back here in 2018.

ARTIST EILEEN LYONS SITS SURROUNDED BY WORKS IN PROGRESS AT HER HOME STUDIO IN JUPITER. SHE PAINTED THE PIECE IN FRONT OF HER, ENTITLED LIMITATION NO. 1 (2009), WHILE STILL LIVING IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

Lost and Found

At first glance, the art of Canadian assemblage artist Gerald Stone may appear to be studies in random parts coming together to form a kind of abstract, textural jigsaw puzzle. On closer examination, his pieces tell the stories of his family history, his late-in-life love, and the juxtaposition between discarded trinkets and newborn invention.

“I’m not a painter or a sculptor; I don’t feel I have those talents,” says Stone who is, by training, a librarian who retired as director of planning and research of Library and Archives of Canada’s Documentary Heritage Collection Sector. He is also a collector of a thousands-strong assembly of books on Canadian Jewry, for which he has published an award-winning catalog.

Stone protests that the place where he works is not a studio. “It’s really more of a workshop,” he explains of the garage space in the Lake Worth home he shares with his wife of two years, Ronnie. A well-lit bench backs up to a pegboard,

where the artist has organized his implements— files, screwdrivers, drills, and glue guns. Rows of storage containers hold the found objects that might one day play a role in one of his pieces.

Stone works in the style of twentieth-century American assemblage artist Louise Nevelson, whom Ronnie introduced him to in late 2009. He admits that, at first, Nevelson’s art wasn’t his “cup of tea,” but he came around to it a few years later when he visited The Baker Museum in Naples and saw a retrospective of her work. Up until then, he was primarily using photography as his creative outlet, but the 2012 exhibition caused “a light bulb to go off” and inspired him to make assemblages.

While he still crafts primarily black box assemblages when appropriate, he’s recently expanded his use of color and mixed media. In addition to participating in Open Studios, Stone will have a solo exhibition at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County May 5 to June 17. geraldstone.net

Distinguishing artistic trait: My materials. It’s not like I could go to an art supply store and buy some canvas and paint and paintbrushes. Never without: A cup of tea, often reheated. Soundtrack: I like quiet. Unexpected skill: Engineering. I have to figure out each box and how to screw each piece in without showing any fasteners. Most meaningful creation: Heirloom [which depicts his parents’ life and their struggle as Holocaust survivors and immigrants] Epic project: Centenary 1-1221. It is a large work, well over 5 feet tall and nearly 5 feet across and weighing 100 pounds. I finished on January 12, 2021, which I realized would have been my father’s 100th birthday. Inspiration source: Necessity. I’m a procrastinator. I need to feel the brick wall. What makes genius: Some of it is serendipity, but it’s mostly perspiration.

WORKS BY GERALD STONE, THIS PAGE CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: CENTENARY 1-12-21 (2021); FADE FROM BLACK (2019); CHILD’S PLAY II (2014); OPPOSITE PAGE: STONE AT HIS HOME WORKSHOP WITH WARNING: HOT (2023).

Beauty Out of Ash

If childhood ambitions came true for Simon Cherkasski, he’d be an archeologist—a career the Russian-born Israeli describes as ordinary. “In Israel, you can dig under your house and find treasure” because history lives “in every square inch,” he says.

Instead, the Greenacres resident turned to the extraordinary in his backyard studio, which he describes as “the only place I’m really 100 percent happy.” Here, three-dimensional copper flowers and butterflies bloom. They’re finished with an epoxy glaze that lends a delicate translucence in contrast to his practical workshop.

“My father was a mechanic,” Cherkasski says of the genesis of his skills. While he honed his own expertise by playing with his father’s tools, he didn’t give his three sons as much freedom out of fear that they would hurt themselves. Plus, he adds, “I have no patience, and I cannot teach.”

Cherkasski’s artistic leanings began early. He filled his schoolbooks with sketches as his interest

strayed from his subjects, a trait he attributes to attention deficit disorder. These drawings caught the attention of an advisor, who encouraged him to apply to art school. From there, he launched a multipronged career in media, first working as a graphic artist and then in various positions in newspaper and radio outlets before he and his wife moved their young family to Maryland, where he eventually began creating catalogs for a studio artist. The cyclical nature of that work opened a window for Cherkasski to begin his own fine art pursuit: painting.

In a basement studio he created, selling a few pieces, until tragedy struck. “There was a fire in the house, and I just couldn’t paint anymore,” he recalls.

From the ashes, his passion for sculpture was born—as well as his insistence that his Florida studio be separate from his house. And while he’s spent time making figures in a Judaica style, he’s now also focusing on pieces that capitalize on the intrinsic beauty of copper. cherkasski-art.com

Creative influence: I grew up adjunct to it. Art came to me. Work schedule: Eight days a week. I would work nine if I could. Office hours: I try not to make noise before 9 a.m. Counting strides: I do 3 miles a day, just going to get more coffee. Best version: My prototypes. You’re not thinking; it just happens. Fatal flaw: I have the sin of pride. I’m not willing to bend too much [for a commission]. Critic counter: If people don’t like what you’re doing, do it anyway if it speaks to you. Advice to aspiring artists: I don’t want to give too much to an advertising slogan, but Nike has it right. Just do it. Don’t be afraid of what you don’t know.

WORKS BY SIMON CHERKASSKI, THIS PAGE FROM LEFT: TORA (2022); A PROTOTYPE OF A POLO PLAYER (AT LEFT) WITH SHOEMAKER OR SHUKH MAKHER (2016-17). OPPOSITE PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: CHERKASSKI AT HIS HOME WORKSHOP; SATURDAY MORNING (IN PROGRESS); CENTAUR (2016-17).

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There are more than 1,100 golf courses in Florida, which makes Charles McGill’s Dilemma (2016) that much more fitting. Made from deconstructed golf bags and originally included in the late artist’s solo exhibition at the Boca Raton Museum of Art, the artwork is now part of the museum’s permanent collection and examines race and class in golf. boca museum.org, 561.392.2500

The Wick in Boca Raton recently unveiled its reimagined costume museum with Ascot!, a special exhibition featuring costumes from the original 1956 Broadway performance of My Fair Lady and on view through June 30. Julie Andrews originated the role of Eliza Doolittle on Broadway. Find the iconic ivory spaghetti-strap dress she wore when she first took the stage. thewick.org, 561.995.2333

Often described as exotic because of its flaming orange color, three black lines, and dagger-like tail, the ruddy daggerwing butterfly is seen year-round in South Florida, one of only two places in the United States that it calls home. Catch them fluttering about the grounds of the Daggerwing Nature Center in western Boca Raton. discover.pbcgov.org/parks/ pages/daggerwing.aspx, 561.629.8760

This past year, the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach debuted its renovated Yamato-kan, the grounds’ original museum building that is modeled after a Japanese villa. One of the new elements is a theater that screens short documentaries. Take a seat and discover the history of the Yamato Colony, the Japanese farming community that settled in South Florida more than 100 years ago. morikami.org, 561.495.0233

race and class in golf.

Nestled off Delray’s bustling Atlantic Avenue, Silverball Retro Arcade is a blast from the past with dozens of arcade games to choose from. One of the rarer pinball games is High Speed, released in 1986. Credited for revitalizing the pinball industry following a lull caused by video game consoles, High Speed features a state police chase theme. Travel back to the ’80s and take a shot at this arcade classic. silverballmuseum.com, 561.266.3294

With an estimated 120 Florida Panthers left in the wild, Sassy is a beautiful sight. She was 6 months old when she arrived at the Palm Beach Zoo in West Palm Beach in February 2016. Admire her prancing on the catwalk overhead, looking down on the flamingos in the Florida wetlands area. palmbeachzoo.org, 561.547.9453

For another wild encounter, head west to Loxahatchee and stop at Lion Country Safari. In late December, this drive-through zoo destination welcomed two new members to its giraffe herd: calves named Kandoro and Kianga. After exploring by car, go on foot at the Adventure Park and climb to the top of the extra-tall feeding platform to come face-to-face with the giraffes. lioncountrysafari.com, 561.793.1084

At the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center in Boynton Beach, meet Hannibal Dillingham Pierce, who served as an assistant keeper for the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse from 1872 to 1873. Knock on the door of the 15-foot lighthouse replica and an animatronic of Pierce will emerge to share stories about Florida’s pioneer days. schoolhousemuseum.org, 561.742.6780

Minus a temporary removal during the Norton Museum of Art’s renovation, Dale Chihuly’s Persian Sea Life Ceiling has graced this West Palm hot spot since 2003. The art is comprised of 693 individual handblown pieces arranged on top of a glass plate. Look up to discover the underwater scene. norton.org, 561.832.5196

Slices of watermelon and bananas brighten up the staircase between True Food Kitchen and Sur La Table at The Square in West Palm Beach. Painted by husband-and-wife designers Benjamin Levy and Cinthia Santos (together known as Chalk & Brush), this mural offers a pop of colorful fruit among more than 2,000 linear feet of mural space at this dining, retail, and cultural destination. thesquarewestpalm.com, 561.366.1000

The Church of Bethesda-by-theSea was established in Lake Worth in 1889 and consecrated at its current Palm Beach location in 1896. In the church’s Cluett Memorial Garden, a long cement pond is filled with orange-and-black-speckled Japanese koi—and a 25-cent fish food dispenser stands at the ready. bbts.org, 561.655.4554

Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ Diana was originally commissioned as an 18-foot-tall weathervane for the tower of Manhattan’s Madison Square Garden. Another version inspired a series of six half-sized casts, one of which is now at The Society of the Four Arts on Palm Beach. Find Diana at the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden, among 20 other sculptures. fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

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Journey to the past in Henry Flagler’s private railcar, Railcar No. 91, which resides within the Flagler Kenan Pavilion at Palm Beach’s Flagler Museum Flagler, who was a key figure in the development of Florida’s East Coast, rode this railcar to celebrate the completion of the Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad in 1912. flaglermuseum.us, 561.655.2833

Manatees. Sea cows. Teddy bears of the ocean. Regardless of what you call them, these gentle herbivores average 1,300 pounds in weight and 14 feet in length. Learn more about them and count how many are in view while at the Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center in West Palm Beach. visitmanateelagoon. com, 561.626.2833

There’s never a dull moment in the world of Shakespeare. The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival will return in 2023 to stage Measure for Measure, with performances at Carlin Park in Jupiter July 6-16 and Commons Park in Royal Palm Beach July 20-23. Watch as Duke Vincentio temporarily transfers the government of Vienna to his deputy Angelo, who eagerly begins strict enforcement of the laws. Listen for one of the play’s most famous lines: “Haste still pays haste, and leisure answers leisure. Like doth quit like, and Measure still for Measure.” pbshakespeare.org, 561.762.8552

Purple manta rays, bright blue sea turtles, and polka-dotted eels swim around the Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s virtual underwater ecosystem reef. Using the interactive digital reef (which debuted last year at the renovated center in Juno Beach), create a one-of-a-kind creature, watch it swim on the screen, and learn about the roles of prominent Atlantic species in ocean ecosystems. marinelife. org, 561.627.8280

© FLAGLER MUSEUM

RICHARD GRAULICH

The team at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter has saved countless sick, injured, and orphaned animals. Many are released back into the wild, and some find a permanent home at the sanctuary. One such refugee is Arvy the brown pelican, who missed her migration window and was stranded in Connecticut during the winter. A mother-daughter pilot team rescued and flew her to Busch, where she underwent surgeries to remove the frostbite from her feet. Go say hello to Arvy, who now lives with her fellow water birds. buschwild life.org, 561.575.3399

Jupiter’s Riverbend Park is a popular spot for nearly every outdoor activity—biking, hiking, kayaking, fishing, and even horseback riding. It’s also home to the Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park, a 60-acre dedication to the Seminole and U.S. Forces’ Second Seminole War Battles of 1838. Find this historic site, which includes markers for Powell’s Battle, Jesup’s Battle, and the Tree of Tears. discover.pbcgov. org/parks/locations/ riverbend.aspx

Witness the county’s most beautiful sunset at Pine Glades Natural Area in Jupiter. The 6,651-acre wetland is the perfect place to end the day. Arrive early to watch hundreds of birds fly to roost for the evening. Then catch the sunset reflect against the calm waters and tally how many alligators have come to savor the scene too. discover. pbcgov.org/erm/ naturalareas/ pine-glades.aspx

Visit

the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse for one of The Palm Beaches’ most authentic views. How far can the eye see from atop? Weather pending, try to spot these views. North: Tequesta to the Jonathan Dickinson Missile Tracking Annex dish antennas. South: Juno Beach high-rises on A1A; some days Singer Island. West: Loxahatchee River up to Pennock Point. East: Approximately 14 miles out to the horizon of the Atlantic Ocean and ships passing by. jupiterlighthouse.org, 561.747.8380

BEN HERNDON

BENJI STUDT

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Paris Ballet and Dance will return to the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach May 27 and June 4 for two end-of-year student showcases featuring selections from world-renowned ballets and original choreography by the company’s director, Jean-Hugues Feray. The performances will include ballet compositions such as Swan Lake Suite, Paquita, and Grand Pas Classique Pas de Deux

Originally from Caen in France’s Normandy region, Feray began his dance training at the age of 9. A year later, the Paris Opera Ballet School chose him out of 300 boys who auditioned. He spent most of his career dancing with European and American companies, but he always wanted to teach. In 2009, he founded Paris Ballet and Dance in Jupiter.

For these programs, the director’s renditions take after Marius Petipa, the French choreographer known as “the father of classical ballet.” Feray will add his own distinct flavor while preserving the original steps that are still performed by professional ballet companies today. “They’re everything to us,” he says of the ballet’s pioneering choreographers. “The good thing is you’re able to share that with your students and bring that heritage.”

Above all, Feray notes, his main goal is to instill passion and commitment in his students, regardless of whether they choose to pursue full-time careers as dancers. “I want the students to continue to thrive like they have for so many years now.” parisballetdance.com, 561.308.8377 —Karina

Wensjoe

JANINE HARRIS

INSET AND BELOW: PARIS BALLET AND DANCE PERFORMS SWAN LAKE; CENTER: JEAN-HUGUES FERAY DURING HIS PROFESSIONAL DANCE CAREER.

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EXHIBITS

The America West During the Gilded Age Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, to April 23, flaglermuseum.us, 561.655.2833

Etheard Joseph

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, to April 29, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

Shiny Things

Arts Warehouse, Delray Beach, to April 29, artswarehouse.org, 561.330.9614

Dinosaur Explorer

Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, to April 30, coxsciencecenter.org, 561.832.1988

Palm Beach Moderne Exhibition

Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, to May 5, palmbeachpreservation.org, 561.832.0731

Oswaldo Vigas

Boca Raton Museum of Art, to May 21, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500

Whitfield Lovell: Passages

Boca Raton Museum of Art, to May 21, bocamuseum. org, 561.392.2500

The Arc of Palm Beach County’s Their Own Truths: The Art of Sky Cubacub, Riva Lehrer, Jeffrey Mansfield, and David Richards

ArtWorks, The Square, West Palm Beach, to May 31, arcpbc.org/events, 561.842.3213

Symbolic Messages in Chinese Animal Paintings

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to June 4, norton.org, 561.832.5196

New York Vanguard: Promised Gifts from Stephen and Madeline Anbinder

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to June 11, norton.org, 561.832.5196

Henry Benson Picturing History

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, to June 30, ansg.org, 561.832.5328

MiMo in Boca Raton: Mid-Century Modern Style

Boca Raton Historical Society, to June 30, bocahistory.org, 561.395.6766

SculptHER: Cha Jong Rye, Miriam London, Nicole Pietrantoni, and Julia Ibbini

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, to June 30, ansg.org, 561.832.5328

At the Dawn of a New Age: Early Twentieth-Century American Modernism

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to July 16, norton.org, 561.832.5196

From Man Ray to O’Keeffe: American Modernism at the Norton Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to July 16, norton.org, 561.832.5196

Previous Gift: Rescue and Shanghai Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, West Palm Beach, to Aug. 26, pbchistory.org, 561.832.4164

Andy Herod

The Peach, West Palm Beach, April 7, thepeachwpb.com, 561.532.0900

Exhibit A: The Art of Ashleigh Walters Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta, April 13-22, lighthousearts.org, 561.746.3101

Art Deco Society

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, April 14 to May 27, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

Visualizing Climate Disruption

Manatee Lagoon, West Palm Beach, April 14 to July 5, visitmanateelagoon.com, 561.626.2833

Art Deco Exhibit en Plein Air

Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, April 20 to May 19, armoryart.org, 561.832.1776

Biennial 2023

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, April 21 to June 24, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

2022 Benjamin Mkapa African Wildlife Photography Awards

The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, April 26 to June 4, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

Gerald K. Stone

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County,

THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS DISPLAYS PHOTOS BY PRELENA SOMA OWEN (INSET) AND RUSS BURDEN (RIGHT) IN THE 2022 BENJAMIN MKAPA AFRICAN WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS EXHIBITION.

© PRELENA SOMA OWEN / MKAPA AWARDS, COURTESY OF NATURE’S BEST PHOTOGRAPHY

© RUSS BURDEN / MKAPA AWARDS, COURTESY OF NATURE’S BEST PHOTOGRAPHY

Lake Worth Beach, May 5 to June 17, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

Renata Rodrigues

The Peach, West Palm Beach, May 5, thepeachwpb.com, 561.532.0900

Witness to Wartime: The Painted Diary of Takuichi Fujii

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, May 6 to Oct. 6, morikami.org, 561.495.0233

Emerging Artists Showcase

The Peach, West Palm Beach, June 2, thepeachwpb.com, 561.532.0900

Patricia Lappin: 2023 Dina Baker Award Recipient

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, June 2 to July 15, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

Ben Mitchell Photographs

Boca Raton Museum of Art, June 14 to Oct. 22, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500

Matthew Schreiber

Boca Raton Museum of Art, June 14 to Oct. 22, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500

Sari Dienes: Incidental Nature

Boca Raton Museum of Art, June 14 to Oct. 22, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500

Sri Prabha: Resonator – Reanimator

Boca Raton Museum of Art, June 14 to Oct. 22, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500

Sarah Knouse

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, June 23 to Aug. 5, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

2022 Artist Innovation Fellowship Showcase

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, July 20 to Sept. 9, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

STAGE

August: Osage County

Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach, to April 16, palmbeachdramaworks.org, 561.514.4042

Refuge Theatre Lab, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, April 8-23, fauevents.com, 561.297.6124

Black Comedy

Lynn University, Boca Raton, April 13-15, events.lynn.edu, 561.237.9000

Eric Neumann

Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, April 13, palmbeachimprov.com, 561.833.1812

Disney’s Newsies

Lake Worth Playhouse, April 14-30, lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410

Gabriel Iglesias

Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, April 14-15, palmbeachimprov.com, 561.833.1812

Sweat

Marlee Forkas Studio One Theatre, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, April 14-23, fauevents.com, 561.297.6124

Tuesdays with Morrie

Delray Beach Playhouse, April 14-16, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

The Price is Right Live Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 15, kravis.org, 531.832.7469

Yom HaShoah: Last Survivor play reading Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton, April 19, levisjcc.org/culture, 561.558.2520

Million Dollar Quartet

The Wick Theatre, Boca Raton, April 20 to May 14, thewick.org, 561.995.2333

Into the Woods

Fern Street Theatre, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, April 20-21, pba.edu, 561.714.4612

Matteo Lane

Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, April 21-22, palmbeachimprov.com, 561.833.1812

Alan Cumming: Alan Cumming is Not Acting His Age

The Studio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton, April 22, thestudioatmiznerpark.com, 561.203.3742

Chris Franjola

Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, April 23, palmbeachimprov.com, 561.833.1812

Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 2630, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Donnell Rawlings

Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, April 28-30, palmbeachimprov.com, 561.833.1812

Garage Queens

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, April 28 (also June 30 and Aug. 25), artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Noises Off

Delray Beach Playhouse, April 28 to May 14, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

Lyle the Therapy Gecko

Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, May 4, palmbeachimprov.com, 561.833.1812

Alex Carabaño and James Camacho

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, May 5, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

VIEW TAKUICHI FUJII’S SUNFLOWERS AS PART OF WITNESS TO WARTIME AT THE MORIKAMI.

COLLECTION OF SANDY AND TERRY KITA

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Closer

Stonzek Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, May 5-14, lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410

A Rhapsody in Blubber Theatre Lab, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, May 5-14, fauevents.com, 561.297.6124

MNM Theatre Company: Disenchanted Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 12-27, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Tiffany Haddish

Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, May 12-14, palmbeachimprov.com, 561.833.1812

Hiccup!

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 13, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Legally Blonde: The Musical Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 16-21, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Gary Owen

Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, May 19-21, palmbeachimprov.com, 561.833.1812

Couples Therapy

Delray Beach Playhouse, May 25-28, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

Topdog/Underdog

Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach,

May 26 to June 11, palmbeachdramaworks. org, 561.514.4042

Zach Noe Towers

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, June 2, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

One Funny Mother Delray Beach Playhouse, June 8, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

Nikki Glaser

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, June 10, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Madagascar The Musical Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, June 2829, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival: Measure for Measure

Seabreeze Amphitheater, Jupiter, July 6-16 (also July 20-23, Commons Park Amphitheater, Royal Palm Beach), pbshakespeare.org, 561.762.8552

West Side Story

Lake Worth Playhouse, July 14-30, lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410

MUSIC AND DANCE

Palm Beach International Jazz Festival Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 8, kravis.org, 531.832.7469

Rhythm India: Bollywood and Beyond Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 10, kravis.org, 531.832.7469

San Salvador

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 11, kravis.org, 531.832.7469

Pianist Juho Pohjonen

The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, April 12, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

Florida Atlantic University Jazz Orchestra: Come Together, Right Now, Over Me University Theatre, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, April 13, fauevents. com, 561.297.6124

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 13, kravis.org, 531.832.7469

David Lucca y Los Clasicos

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, April 14, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Florida Atlantic University Salsa and Latin Jazz Ensemble: Candela University Theatre, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, April 14, fauevents.com, 561.297.6124

Palm Beach Atlantic University

Symphony Concert

First Presbyterian Church, North Palm Beach, April 14, pba.edu, 561.714.4612

Anderson Brothers Play Benny Goodman

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, April 15, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Bluegrass in the Pavilion

Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, April 15, flaglermuseum.us, 561.655.2833

John Oliveira String Competition

Final Round

Lynn University, Boca Raton, April 15, events. lynn.edu, 561.237.9000

Killbillies

Canyon Amphitheatre, Boynton Beach, April 15, discover.pbcgov.org

Guitarist Dennis Johnson

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, April 16, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

CATCH ALAN CUMMING AT THE STUDIO AT MIZNER PARK APRIL 22.

FRANCIS HILLS

Joe Mullins and The Radio Ramblers

The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, April 16, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

John Oliveira String Competition Winner’s Recital Lynn University, Boca Raton, April 16, events.lynn.edu, 561.237.9000

Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, April 16, norton.org, 561.832.5196

Palm Beach Symphony: Bell, Mendelssohn, and Beethoven Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 16, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

The Toasters

Respectable Street, West Palm Beach, April 16, sub-culture.org, 562.832.9999

Live in Central Park [Revisited]: Simon & Garfunkel Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 17, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Palm Beach Atlantic University Spring Dance Concert Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 18-19, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Hank Williams and His Honky Tonk Trio Delray Beach Playhouse, April 18-22, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

Evening of Jazz: Phil Hinton Trio Boca Raton Museum of Art, April 20, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500

Florida Atlantic University Symphony Orchestra: Music that Moves You University Theatre, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, April 20, fauevents.com, 561.297.6124

Anvil and Midnight Hellion

Respectable Street, West Palm Beach, April 21, sub-culture.org, 562.832.9999

Jerusalem Quartet

Presented by the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 21, cmspb.org, 561.379.6773

Miami City Ballet in the Palm Beaches: Fresh and Fierce Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 21-23, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Seventeenth Annual New Music Festival Lynn University, Boca Raton, April 21, events.lynn.edu, 561.237.9000

Smooth STB: Santana Tribute Band Arts Garage, Delray Beach, April 21, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Boca Ballet Theatre: Giselle Countess de Hoernle Theatre, Spanish River High School, Boca Raton, April 22-23, bocaballet.org, 561.995.0709

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Lauren Henderson

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, April 22, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: Der Rosenkavalier

The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, April 22, fourtarts.org, 561.655.7226

Israel 75 Celebration Concert with Kultur Festival

Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton, April 23, levisjcc.org/culture, 561.558.2520

Mames Babegenush

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, April 23, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Music in the Museum: Winner of Lynn University’s John Oliveira String

Competition

Boca Raton Museum of Art, April 23, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500

The Riverbreaks

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, April 23, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Conservatory Class of 2023 Recital

Lynn University, Boca Raton, April 26, events. lynn.edu, 561.237.9000

Celebration of the Arts 2023

Lynn University, Boca Raton, April 27-28, events.lynn.edu, 561.237.9000

Palm Beach Atlantic University Symphonic Band: A Tribute to Cinematic Composers

Vera Lea Riker Recital Hall, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, April 28, pba.edu, 561.714.4612

Bassel and the Supernaturals

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, April 29, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: Medea

The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, April 29, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

Palm Beach Atlantic University Chamber Music Concert

Vera Lea Riker Recital Hall, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, April 29, pba.edu, 561.714.4612

An Afternoon of Gilbert and Sullivan

The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, April 30, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

Jeff Harnar

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, April 30, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

The Symphonia: Water

Roberts Theatre, St. Andrew’s School, Boca Raton, April 30, thesymphonia.org, 561.376.3848

Agent Orange and Suzi Moon

Respectable Street, West Palm Beach, May 3, sub-culture.org, 562.832.9999

Morgan Wallen, Ernest, and Bailey Zimmerman

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, May 5, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

Spotlight on Young Musicians

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 5, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Yvette Norwood-Tiger: Celebration of Life in Jazz

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, May 6, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Moonlight Thief: Disco Inferno

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, May 7, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Young Singers of the Palm Beaches: Hear the Future Twentieth Anniversary Concert

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 7, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

The Baroque Masters

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, May 7, norton.org, 561.832.5196

Celebrating the Global Success of Fiddler on the Roof: A Musical Memories Concert Delray Beach Playhouse, May 8-16, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

For King and Country

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, May 12, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

Marlow Rosado Latin Jazz Ensemble

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, May 12, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Miami City Ballet in the Palm Beaches: Entradas

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 12-14, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Robert Sharon Chorale Spring Concert

DeSantis Family Chapel, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, May 14, therobertsharonchorale.com

Palm Beach Symphony: Monuments with Maria João Pires

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 15, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

MAMES BABEGENUSH WILL PERFORM AT THE KRAVIS CENTER APRIL 23. TOBIAS WILNER

Joe Cotton Band

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, May 19, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

The U.S. Bee Gees

Delray Beach Playhouse, May 19, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

Gafieira Rio Miami: Brazilia Big Band Arts Garage, Delray Beach, May 20, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Krush Party Band

Canyon Amphitheatre, Boynton Beach, May 20, discover.pbcgov.org

Problems with Dareen Keen

The Peach, West Palm Beach, May 20, thepeachwpb.com, 561.532.0900

Southern Cross: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Tribute

Delray Beach Playhouse, May 20, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

Emilie-Claire Barlow

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, May 27, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Paris Ballet: Swan Lake Suite, Paquita, and More Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, May 27, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Memorial Day Concert

Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, May 29, myboca.us, 561.393.7890

The Victory Dolls: Memorial Day Anniversary Delray Beach Playhouse, May 29, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

The Music of Simon & Garfunkel by The Boxers

Delray Beach Playhouse, June 2, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

Emerging Artist Music and Dance Showcase

The Peach, West Palm Beach, June 3, thepeachwpb.com, 561.532.0900

Fire and Rain: The James Taylor Experience Delray Beach Playhouse, June 3, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

Tito Puente Jr.

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, June 3-4,

artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Paris Ballet: Swan Lake Suite, Modern, Contemporary, Tap, and Jazz Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, June 4, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

Celebrating Ziegfeld’s Clown Royal: A Musical Memories Concert Delray Beach Playhouse, June 5-13, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

Walker Hayes with Ingrid Andress and Breland

Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, June 10, myboca.us, 561.393.7890

Tori Amos

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, June 17, kravis.org, 561.832.7469

D.R.I. 40 Years Tour

Respectable Street, West Palm Beach, June 30, sub-culture.org, 562.832.9999

The Victory Dolls: July Fourth Spectacular

Delray Beach Playhouse, July 2, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281

Matchbox Twenty and The Wallflowers

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, July 7, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

Foreigner and Loverboy

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, July 8, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, July 21, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

Fall Out Boy and Bring Me the Horizon

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, July 24, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

Goo Goo Dolls and O.A.R.

Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, July 26, myboca.us, 561.393.7890

Dave Matthews Band

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, July 28-29, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

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Boca Ballet Theatre: Summer Dreams Countess de Hoernle Theatre, Spanish River High School, Boca Raton, July 29-30, bocaballet.org, 561.995.0709

Start Me Up: A Tribute to the Rolling Stones Arts Garage, Delray Beach, July 29, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Disturbed, Breaking Benjamin, and Jinjer iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, Aug. 3, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

Hot Pants de France Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Aug. 11, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Jason Mraz

Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, Aug. 12, myboca.us, 561.393.7890

Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper

iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, Aug. 27, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com, 561.795.8883

SPECIAL EVENTS

Art After Dark Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, April 7 and every subsequent Friday Night, norton. org, 561.832.5196

Wild and Scenic Film Festival

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, April 8, jupiterlighthouse.org, 561.747.8380

Delray Affair

Downtown Delray Beach, April 14-16, delrayaffair.com, 561.278.0424

Black Gold Jubilee

Torry Island Campground, Belle Glade, April 15, blackgoldjubilee.org, 561.996.2745

Garden Club of Palm Beach Garden Show: In Bloom

The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, April 15, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226

Cajun Crawfish and Music Festival

Abacoa Amphitheatre, Jupiter, April 22-23, abacoa.com

Earth Day Celebration

Daggerwing Nature Center, Boca Raton, April 22, discover.pbcgov.org, 561.629.8760

Earth Day Celebration

Okeeheelee Nature Center, West Palm Beach, April 22, okeeheeleepark.com, 561.233.1400

Earth Day Craft Bazaar

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Jupiter, April 22, buschwildlife.org, 561.575.3399

South Florida’s Craft Show

Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, April 23, myboca.us, 561.393.7890

THE NATURAL MOVERS FOUNDATION WILL HOST THE DANCE ALL DAY FEST AT THE SQUARE APRIL 29.

Sweet Corn Fiesta

South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach, April 23, thepalmbeaches.com

Sip and See

Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Delray Beach, April 25 (also May 30, June 27, July 25, Aug. 29, and Sept. 26), spadymuseum. com, 561.279.8883

Authors Speak Series: Traci Braxley

Arts Garage, Delray Beach, April 27, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Natural Movers Foundation: Dance All Day Fest

The Square, West Palm Beach, April 29, thesquarewestpalm.com, 561.366.1000

Plant-A-Palooza

Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, April 29-30 (also Sept. 16-17), mounts.org, 561.233.1757

SunFest

Downtown West Palm Beach, May 5-7, sunfest.com, 800.786.3378

Art Walk

Boynton Beach Art District, May 20 (also Sept. 16), boyntonbeachcra.com, 561.600.9097

Palm Beach County Open Studios

Presented by the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, various artist studios and workshops across the county, May 20, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

Pride on the Block

500 Block of Clematis Street and The Square, West Palm Beach, June 3, prideontheblock.com

Founder’s Day

Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, June 5, flaglermuseum.us, 561.655.2833

Delray Beach Pride Festival and Concert

Downtown Delray Beach, June 10, downtowndelraybeach.com, 561.243.7250

Authors Speak Series: Marquis Bey Arts Garage, Delray Beach, June 15, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357

Fourth on Flagler

Waterfront Commons, West Palm Beach, July 4, wpb.org, 561.822.1515

Independence Day Celebration

Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, July 4, flaglermuseum.us, 561.655.2833

Palm Beach Chamber Music Festival

Various locations in Palm Beach County, July (contact for dates), pbcmf.org, 561.547.1070

8006 SW Kanner Hwy (9 miles west of I-95) Stuart, FL

SETTING THE STANDARD

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art&culture: Cultural Council for Palm Beach County Time and Treasure: Guide to Better Giving Florida Design Southwest Florida Relocation Guide Florida Design Miami Edition Florida Design Annual Sourcebook

Florida Design Naples Edition Fisher Island Magazine Club Braman Magazine Advances: Tampa General Hospital

Naples on the Gulf: Greater Naples Chamber Waypoints: Naples Yacht Club

GALLERIES

SOMETHING SWEET

Since opening in Fall 2021, The Peach has become a hub for the county’s cultural community. Named after its location off Georgia Avenue in West Palm Beach, The Peach comprises six artist studios, a gallery space, plenty of room for outdoor activities, and an outpost of Troy’s Barbeque. Visitors can stop by during open studio hours on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; artist Craig McInnis also hosts a weekly drawing fundamentals and acrylic innovations class on Monday evenings, as well as an artist talk and critique on Wednesday evenings. Monthly events range from first Friday gallery shows (view works by Renata Rodrigues May 5 and catch an emerging artists showcase June 2) to first Saturday art walks and an R&B Brunch at Troy’s featuring music by DJ Bo Weezy on the last Sunday of every month. The Peach is constantly hosting special events too, so follow along on social media to stay up to date. thepeachwpb.com, 561.532.0900 —Mary Murray

THE PEACH HOSTS COMMUNITY EVENTS AND CLASSES WITH RESIDENT ARTISTS INCLUDING CRAIG MCINNIS (ABOVE: MCINNIS’ ALONG THE PATH TO SOMEWHERE).

GALLERIES

PALM BEACH

ACQUAVELLA In its 100-year history, New York–based Acquavella has provided international collectors and museums with works from old masters through to the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries. 340 Royal Poinciana Way Suite M309, acquavellagalleries.com, 561.283.3415

ADELSON GALLERIES With locations in New York and Palm Beach, Adelson Galleries is a family-run enterprise that showcases living artists with strong aesthetic, technical, and academic merit. 318 Worth Ave., adelsongalleries.com, 561.720.2079

AKTION ART Run by Nick Hissom and Kameron Ramirez, Aktion Art offers gallery, advisory, and dealer services. Hissom and Ramirez also foster the work of emerging artists, with a roster that includes Kevin Hees, Connor Addison, and ThankYouX. 150 Worth Ave. Suite 224, aktionart.com

BEN BROWN FINE ARTS This recent London transplant presents curated selections of iconic works by gallery artists and twentieth-century masters. 244 Worth Ave., benbrownfinearts.com, 561.366.9985

BRINTZ GALLERY Founded in 2014, Brintz exhibits and promotes established, mid-career, and emerging artists, with a focus toward painting and sculpture. 375 S. County Road, brintzgallery. com, 561.469.7771

z DTR MODERN DTR Modern has strong relationships with some of today’s modern masters and showcases works by blue-chip artists from the last 100 years. 408 Hibiscus Ave., dtrmodern.com, 561.366.9387

FINDLAY GALLERIES Founded in 1870, Findlay Galleries is the second oldest art gallery in the United States and opened its Palm Beach location in 1961. The gallery represents more than 100 artists and artist estates, presenting bimonthly exhibitions featuring works from a wide range of styles, including impressionism, l’Ecole de Rouen, L’Ecole de Paris, mid-century American abstraction, and European modernism alongside a highly regarded stable of

contemporary artists. 165 Worth Ave., findlaygalleries.com, 561.655.2090

GALERIA OF SCULPTURE Peruse museumquality art glass by American and European artists, including unique furniture pieces. 11 Via Parigi, galeriaofsculpture.com, 561.659.7557

z GALLERY BIBA Paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by modern and contemporary masters abound at Gallery Biba. 224A Worth Ave., gallerybiba.com, 561.651.1371

z GAVLAK This contemporary gallery focuses on the representation of women, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC artists. A stable of more than 20 artists includes Marilyn Minter and Betty Tompkins. 340 Royal Poinciana Way Suite M334, gavlakgallery.com, 561.833.0583

z HOLDEN LUNTZ GALLERY Holden Luntz exists to acquire and present the work of significant photographers who are defining or expanding the parameters of photography, as well as images by such iconic pioneers as Diane Arbus, Berenice Abbott, John Baeder, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Horst P. Horst, and Robert Mapplethorpe. 332 Worth Ave., holdenluntz.com, 561.805.9550

© ROBERTO MATTA, COURTESY PACE GALLERY

PACE GALLERY ON PALM BEACH CLOSES ITS WINTER EXHIBITION SEASON WITH WORKS BY ROBERTO MATTA, INCLUDING UNTITLED (1993-94, LEFT) AND OPULENT GARDEN (1992, ABOVE), ON VIEW TO APRIL 30.

z BIPOC OR WOMEN OWNED OR OPERATED z SHOWING PALM BEACH COUNTY ARTISTS

PACE GALLERY Pace Gallery provides locals with direct access to some of the contemporary art world’s leading voices. 340 Royal Poinciana Way Suite M333, pacegallery.com, 561.444.3922

PROVIDENT FINE ART If you are building a collection or divesting of pieces you no longer want, this gallery offers a range of helpful services. Provident Fine Art is highly regarded for its expertise in nineteenth- and twentiethcentury French and American impressionism, post-impressionism, modern, and contemporary art. 125 Worth Ave., providentfineart.com, 561.249.7929

z ROBERT FONTAINE GALLERY

Representing artists in every stage of their careers, the Robert Fontaine Gallery carries Post-War works through to current expressions of digital media, conceptual installations, and urban interventionism. 256 Worth Ave., robertfontainegallery.com, 305.397.8530

z RUSSECK GALLERY With roots in Philadelphia, Russeck Gallery now operates on Worth Avenue and specializes in paintings, sculptures, and major works on paper by twentieth-century artists, as well as paintings and sculptures of the late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century American West. 203 Worth Ave., russeckgalleries.com, 561.832.4811

z SAMUEL OWEN GALLERY In addition to three locations in New England, Samuel Owen Gallery resides on Royal Poinciana Way and represents contemporary artists who reflect upon the twentieth- and twenty-first-century zeitgeist. Its roster includes South Florida–based artists as well as Palm Beach artist Cayla Birk. 253 Royal Poinciana Way, samuelowen. com, 561.249.1876

SOTHEBY’S PALM BEACH Sotheby’s carries an array of luxury goods, from fine art to fine jewelry and automobiles. 50 Cocoanut Row Suite S101, sothebys.com/palmbeach, 561.710.8830

z SUROVEK GALLERY Surovek Gallery

identifies “the acquisition and sale of American works of art” as its “foremost goal,” offering American paintings, drawings, watercolors, and prints from the nineteenth and twentieth

centuries. 349 Worth Ave. 8 Via Parigi, surovekgallery.com, 561.832.0422

TAGLIALATELLA GALLERIES This international gallery has become synonymous with modern and contemporary art, specializing in recent Pop and street art movements. 313 1/2 Worth Ave., taglialatellagalleries.com, 561.833.4700

WEST PALM BEACH

z z THE BOX GALLERY More than just a gallery, this 4,000-square-foot space acts as a hub for local, national, and international artists to present a variety of artworks, cultural experiences, and programs including exhibitions, lectures, and screenings. 811 Belvedere Road, theboxgallery.info, 786.521.1199

z HABATAT GALLERIES Specializing in glass, Habatat Galleries represents world-renowned artists and offers custom services. 2401 N. Dixie Hwy., habatatgalleries.com, 561.469.8587

z JF GALLERY This contemporary art gallery nestled in the Antique Row district provides framing services and exhibits new works by nationally and internationally lauded painters and sculptors. 3901 S. Dixie Hwy., jfgallery.com, 561.478.8281

z MARY WOERNER FINE ARTS In addition to personal collection services such as restoration, framing, and installation, Mary Woerner sells contemporary paintings, drawings, sculptures, objects, mixed media, and graphics. 3700 S. Dixie Hwy. #7, marywoernerfinearts.com, 561.832.3233

z THE PEACH Local artists such as Craig McInnis create at this art collective, which often hosts open studios. The community can also visit during monthly art walks that feature live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and food from Troy’s Barbeque. 3950 Georgia Ave., thepeachwpb.com, 561.532.0900

WHITE CUBE This seasonal art gallery occupies an industrial space and hosts exhibitions by such major artists as Gilbert & George and Theaster Gates. 2512 Florida Ave., whitecube. com, 949.981.4893

PALM BEACH GARDENS

CALL OF AFRICA’S NATIVE VISIONS

GALLERIES Native Visions specializes in works by internationally acclaimed environmental and wildlife artists, including David Longmead, John Seerey-Lester, Mopho Gonde, and Margaret Gradwell. 4600 PGA Blvd. Suite 105, nativevisions.com, 561.741.1600

ONESSIMO FINE ART Showcasing fine art, sculpture, and contemporary glass from old and modern masters as well as established contemporary artists. 4530 PGA Blvd. Suite 101, onessimofineart.com, 561.355.8061 (more locations online)

z STUDIO E GALLERY For collectors wanting to discover a not-yet-famous talent or an internationally known artist, this is the place to browse original works in glass, bronze, mixed media, and paintings—and to learn the stories behind them. 4600 PGA Blvd. Suite 101, studioegallery.com, 561.799.3333

MTN SPACE GALLERY WILL DEBUT A NEW SERIES OF COLLAGES BY NINA DAVIDOWITZ, INCLUDING OCEAN SUNRISE NO. 2, APRIL 22 TO JUNE 4.

GALLERIES

JUPITER/TEQUESTA

z LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER GALLERY & SCHOOL OF ART Founded by a group of artists and the son of the founders of the Norton Museum of Art, the Lighthouse ArtCenter boasts a gallery that features curated exhibitions centered around works by local, national, and international artists. 373 Tequesta Drive, lighthousearts.org, 561.746.3101

z MAC ART GALLERIES MAC Art Galleries offers a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, photography, glass, and installations, and provides personalized guidance and inhome showings to clients. 4601 Military Trail Unit 101, macfineart.com, 561.429.4829 (more locations online)

z THE VILLAGE ART STUDIOS This hidden gem has spotlighted and sold the original works of local artists for 10 years. 578 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, thevillageartists.webs.com, 561.310.8499

LAKE WORTH BEACH

z CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY The Cultural Council’s Lake Worth Beach headquarters is home to three gallery spaces (the main gallery, solo gallery, and north gallery), all dedicated to celebrating and showcasing works by Palm Beach County artists. 601 Lake Ave., palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901

z z MTN SPACE In addition to special exhibitions, this artist-owned gallery offers curation, collection development, and art rental services. 502 Lake Ave., mtnspace.com, 561.285.4883

z STEIDEL CONTEMPORARY Known for sculptural objects and emerging international collections, Steidel Contemporary hosts exhibitions showcasing mixed-media makers, ceramists, and glass artists. 500 N. Dixie Hwy. Suite 305, steidelcontemporary.com, 561.283.2446

DELRAY BEACH

z ADDISON GALLERY In the Pineapple Grove arts district, this contemporary art gallery represents both established and emerging artists whose work the gallery describes as innovative, passionate, and uplifting. 206 N.E. 2nd St., addisongallery.com, 561.278.5700

z z AMANDA JAMES GALLERY This boutique gallery is run by a husband-and-wife team of artists, James Knill and Amanda Johnson. 400 Gulfstream Blvd. #7, amandajamesgallery.com, 561.270.7832

z ARTS WAREHOUSE This arts incubator also holds exhibitions where local arts enthusiasts can discover new and exciting works by the artists who create within the warehouse and others. 313 N.E. 3rd St., artswarehouse.org, 561.330.9614

BLUE GALLERY Across two locations on Atlantic Avenue, Blue Gallery showcases heavy

hitters in the world of contemporary art. 600 E. Atlantic Ave., 616 E. Atlantic Ave., bluefineart.com, 561.265.0020, 561.562.5390

z DEBILZAN GALLERIES Artist William DeBilzan creates both paintings and sculptures featuring elongated figures, engaging textures, and a rich color palette. 38 E. Atlantic Ave., debilzan.com, 561.266.2090

FORD FINE ART For a snapshot of the best in Latin American art, visit Ford Fine Art and view works by Mexican, South American, and Central American masters. 260 N.E. 5th Ave., fordfineart. com, 561.243.0630

z THE HEART OF DELRAY GALLERY

Featuring works by more than 90 artists, including some who call Delray Beach home. 301 N.E. 2nd Ave., theheartofdelraygallery.com, 561.278.0074

z JOHN SCHUYLER GALLERY At his eponymous gallery, John Schuyler displays his ethereal abstract landscapes and paintings. 200

N.E. 2nd Ave. Suite 101, johnschuyler.com, 561.330.4615

z z MAGNUS & GORDON GALLERY

Established in 2013, this gallery features the work of South Florida artists Brenda Gordon and Magnus Sebastian. 354 N.E. 4th St. Unit C, magnusandgordongallery.com, 561.212.6714

z RENATA FINE ARTS Stop by to peruse modern and contemporary works on paper, sculptures, and paintings. 502 E. Atlantic Ave. Suite 103, renatafinearts.com, 561.385.4779

z SUNDOOK FINE ART GALLERIES Sundook has earned a national reputation for its vast catalogue of original paintings, fine art prints, bronze sculptures, and acrylic sculptures. 524 E. Atlantic Ave., sundook.com, 561.266.3425

BOCA RATON

z ROSENBAUM CONTEMPORARY Rosenbaum Contemporary features a nationally

recognized, museum-caliber exhibition program of Post-War, modern, and contemporary masters in all mediums, with works by Thomas Hartmann, Hunt Slonem, and Mira Lehr, among others. 150 Yamato Road, rosenbaumcontemporary.com, 561.994.9180 (more locations online)

z SPONDER GALLERY With a focus on PostWar, contemporary paintings, sculpture, and photography, this gallery provides support and consulting in all aspects of collecting, including appraisal services. The Boca Raton, 501 E. Camino Real, spondergallery.com, 561.241.3050

z VERTU FINE ART This established gallery boasts Pop, abstract expressionism, and optical art, as well as photography. 5250 Town Center Circle Suite 128, vertufineart.com, 561.368.4680

WENTWORTH GALLERY With locations across the East Coast, Wentworth Gallery features works by some of the world’s most acclaimed artists. 6000 Glades Road #1089, wentworthgallery.com, 561.338.0804

501(C)3 nonprofit

COLOR VISION

On canvas, Boca Raton–based artist and designer Tiffany Beasi encapsulates what she sees around her: color. Whether she’s painting on the easel in her living room turned studio or outside on a wall, she creates an emulsion of electrifying hues that bring a musician’s expression, a pet’s personality, or the sunny Florida landscape to life. The artist’s vibrant palette isn’t a style choice she made, but rather one that found her.

“I don’t think I chose it,” says Beasi, who began painting at age 7. “I wouldn’t say it’s all from growing up in Florida because everywhere you look it’s vibrant and colorful. It’s just the way that I see the world.”

Beasi finds inspiration through music, animals, and the environment, particularly when creating murals. Despite their time commitment, murals are her favorite medium because the public can interact with them. “It’s funny because everyone says, ‘Blue must be your favorite color,’” she adds. “I don’t know that I have a favorite color, but when my pieces are up on a wall, people pick up on that blue.”

In bridging the gap between art and commerce, Beasi works as a part-time graphic designer while painting pieces for shows, her online shop, or her own enjoyment. This spring, she contributed original work for MOSAIC, the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s annual Month of Shows, Arts, Ideas, and Culture. Taking place May 1-31, MOSAIC is an opportunity for residents and visitors to discover the county’s cultural destinations and the artists who call the area home through special experiences, discounts, and ticket deals. Beasi will also open an ad hoc studio at the Cultural Council’s headquarters in Lake Worth Beach May 20 as part of Palm Beach County Open Studios.

“This is the ideal job for me, and I didn’t realize that until now,” Beasi says.

“Before, it was you’re either an artist or a designer, you can’t do both. Now, I have that ability and it’s taken a while to get here.” tiffanybeasi.com —Karina

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EUGENIO WILMAN

TIFFANY BEASI IN FRONT OF HER IT’S A GOOD LIFE MURAL, WHICH SHE PAINTED OUTSIDE THE LOTUS STAR SALON IN LAKE WORTH BEACH.

Shawn David, Director of Provident Fine Art

Shawn is a 4th generation art dealer that brings decades of experience to our Worth Avenue gallery. He takes pride in helping clients whether they are building their collection or divesting of pieces they no longer desire.

The gallery always has exquisite works for those with diverse and discerning tastes. Pieces include 19th & 20th century French and American Impressionism, Post Impressionism, Modernism and Contemporary works, always vetted for quality and condition.

Shawn embodies Provident Fine Arts’ passion for exemplary customer service and placing beautiful art into our customers lives.

Call or visit the gallery and allow Shawn to help you with all your fine art needs.