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Lighthouse ArtCenter’s 17th Annual D’Art For Art Fundraiser

Sold-Out Event Kicks Off 60th
Anniversary Of The ArtCenter

Providing Arts And Culture To

The Community

Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery and School of Art (LAC), a
501(c)(3) not-for-profit dedicated to inspiring, engaging, and
connecting the community through the universal language
of art, hosted its 17th Annual D’Art for Art Fundraiser. The
sold-out event, held on Saturday, Jan. 13 at Turtle Creek Club
in Tequesta, marked the kickoff of LAC’s 60th-anniversary
celebrations, showcasing a vibrant evening that brought George Damman, Kathe Damman, Jane O’Neill and
together art enthusiasts and supporters. Ann Palumbo, Sidney Palumbo and Cheryl Palumbo Patrick O’Neill
The fundraiser played a pivotal role in raising critical funds
to support Lighthouse ArtCenter’s diverse programs, impactful
exhibitions, community outreach initiatives, and the renovation
of the 3-D building. The event not only exceeded expectations
but also set the stage for a year-long celebration of LAC’s six
decades of providing arts and culture to the community.
“We are very grateful to our community for their
overwhelming support. The success of this event reflects the
ongoing commitment of individuals and businesses to the
flourishing arts and cultural scene in our community,” said
Executive Director Jeni Licata.
Embracing the spirit of the 1960s, guests donned ’60s attire
and the evening featured a themed decor including centerpieces
with hand-made and painted Volkswagen Vans adorned with
colorful Gerber daisies and baby’s breath. The ambiance was Suzanne Manzi and Laurie Brower Tanya Lorigan and Keith Lorigan
complemented by the tunes of violinist Carl Schmid, who
serenaded guests with iconic ’60s music. Attendees indulged The funds raised at the D’Art for Art Fundraiser play a mindfulness classes in collaboration with the Center for
in a delightful culinary experience and an array of beverages crucial role in supporting various programs facilitated by Child Counseling.
while exploring over 300 pieces of art, including paintings, Lighthouse ArtCenter. These initiatives include a three-wings For more information about Lighthouse ArtCenter and
jewelry, glass, textiles, sculptures, and ceramics. artist fellowship, visiting artist fellowship, scholarships for upcoming events, please visit lighthousearts.org.
D’Art for Art centers around the unique concept of “darting” adult and youth art classes, and outreach to various community About Lighthouse ArtCenter
for art. Each attendee was randomly assigned to a famous ’60s organizations including Banner Lake Academy, Dunbar Early Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery and School of Art is a
artist or band, and when the name was called, it was their turn Learning Center, Hobe Sound Early Learning Center, El Sol, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit founded in 1964 by eight artists and
to “dart” for a piece of art to take home, creating an interactive Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center, Jupiter Medical Center, Christopher Norton. The ArtCenter is dedicated to the visual
and engaging experience. Adding an element of excitement, Senior ArtReach at Mangrove Bay and ArtBoxes filled with arts whose mission is to inspire, engage and connect our
one of the evening’s highlights was the auctioning of an art supplies and lessons for El Sol and Hope Rural School. community through a vibrant school of art, unique exhibitions
exclusive two-hour private workshop for eight people with Additionally, Lighthouse ArtCenter offers art classes and diverse special events. The center has grown into a three-
one of Lighthouse ArtCenter’s esteemed instructors. for veterans, adults and youth with special needs, and building campus with a gallery and 2-D studio, a 3-D studio,
and a jewelry and textile studio. Supported by memberships,
tuition, grants and donations, Lighthouse ArtCenter serves
over 20,000 visitors, 3,000 students, 45 faculty members, 400
summer art campers and a comprehensive outreach program
to benefit underserved populations. For more information,
visit https://www.lighthousearts.org.

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