Page 4 - Martin Downs Bulletin - June '20

Page 4, Martin Downs

art HaPPEnings

Lighthouse ArtCenter’s puppets from award-winning plays Beauty and
the Beast and The Wiz and a puppet-making
Exhibition And ‘Artcamp In A station for visitors to create their own puppet.
Box’ Debuts June 1 Featuring In conjunction, “ArtCamp in a Box,” for ages
six through twelve, combines independent
Nationally-Acclaimed exploration, some parental supervision, and
three optional, interactive, instructor-led Zoom
Character Artists sessions, to encourage a nurturing community
environment. Each week participants receive
Founded in 1964 in Tequesta, Fla., The Lighthouse “ArtCamp in a Box” by mail or curbside pick-
ArtCenter has enriched the local community for decades. up, which includes everything needed for the
This year, due to COVID-19, the ArtCenter re-invented their week. Monday opens with a surprise character
summer programs with a one-of-a-kind “Super Summer” design project, created especially for the
art exhibition and camp debuting June 1. The lively art Lighthouse ArtCenter, by one of the artists on
exhibition includes work created by nationally-acclaimed display at the gallery. Throughout the week,
puppeteers, FX animation engineers, and concept originators, kids create their own characters and the world
including Carter Goodrich, who gave us characters for around them with lessons by the Lighthouse ArtCenter’s Explorapedia Children’s Encyclopedia*
Finding Nemo, Despicable Me, and Shrek. With COVID-19 instructors. Camp ends on Friday with a virtual show and David Biedrycki: author/illustrator; Sumo Kitty, designer,
precautions in place, the interactive exhibition boasts a tell, allowing the students to share what they created. For character artist and noted member of the three person team,
makerspace with 3-D printers, laser cutters, computers, and more information visit, www.LighthouseArts.org. the Exquisite Dorks
art supplies. The main gallery displays dynamic, life-size “Never have the arts been more important to the well- Russ Cox: video game developer; Plants vs. Zombies, Warner
being of our vibrant community. We are so thankful for the Brother’s Surfs Up*
generosity of these amazing artists who have allowed us Matt Ficner: animation engineer; chief designer and
to share an exhibition that is offered nowhere else in the fabricator for visual media and theatre, special creatures,
country,” says Curator, Janeen Mason. characters and professional puppets
“We designed the ‘Art Camp in a Box’ with safety Carter Goodrich: character artist; Despicable Me, Ratatouille,
and fun in mind. Kids can take camp from the safety of Finding Nemo, Shrek, Hotel Transylvania*
home, but still connect with camp friends and instructors Patrick Girouard: illustrator; National Geographic World,
through the interactive Zoom sessions,” states Director of Scholastic, Highlights Hidden Pictures*
Education Maria Tritico. “The whole camp experience is Marty Kelley: author/illustrator/heavy metal drummer;
enriched by the exhibition with master character designers designer and developer of vibrant children’s books, and noted
and lots of interactive hands-on experiences to encourage member of the three-person team, the Exquisite Dorks.
their imaginations.” Freddie Levin: performance artist, puppeteer, author/
As local families venture out into public once again, they illustrator; 123 Draw series
can visit the Lighthouse ArtCenter gallery to see drawings Maltz Jupiter Theatre: on loan; original puppets from The Wiz,
from these brilliant artists who created video games for Surf’s and Beauty and the Beast, created by Eric Wright, designer and
Up, animation for Veggie Tales, National Geographic World, developer of dynamic puppets at the Puppet Kitchen
Highlights Hidden Pictures, Microsoft Word’s “Clippy” *Indicates author/illustrator of award-winning
character, as well as best-selling picture books and more. children’s books
Due to COVID-19, reservations are required to control the
number of visitors in the gallery at one time. For the safety
of others, masks will be required while in the gallery.
Visitors and camp participants are encouraged to share their
experiences by tagging @lighthousearts and using the hashtags
#LighthouseArtCenter, #SuperSummer, #ArtCampInaBox,
#LACArtCamp on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
About The Lighthouse Artcenter
The Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art is
a 501c(3) not-for-profit founded in 1964 by eight artists
and Christopher Norton. The ArtCenter is dedicated to the
visual arts whose mission is to inspire, engage and connect
our community through a vibrant school of art, unique
exhibitions and diverse special events. In the last 56 years it
has grown to include a gallery, school of art, gift shop, and
art supply store. Supported by memberships, sponsors, and
grants the ArtCenter now serves over 20,000 guests, 2,500
Palm City Auto students, 45 faculty members, 500 summer art campers and a
comprehensive outreach program to benefit underserved and
Lube & Services disabled residents in the community. For more information
visit https://www.lighthousearts.org.
Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery
(Gift store is open when gallery is dark.)
The DiTerlizzi Family of Companies 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469
(561) 746-3101
Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Celebrating Our 30th Year Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, closed
Lighthouse ArtCenter School Of Art
(The art supply store is open during regular hours.)
.00
$10 OFF 395 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, FL 33469
(561) 748-8737
our “Full Service Oil Change” Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Enjoy by 6/30/20. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, closed
Complete Auto Repair Exhibtition Artists:
Kevan Attebery: character developer; Microsoft Word’s
• Brakes • Diagnostics Clippy, Instagram’s Nearly Neighbors*
• Tune-ups • Oil/Lube Bryan Ballinger: concept artist; Veggie Tales, Nintendo,
• Air • Tires
Conditioning • Tire Repairs

DiTerlizzi family
owned since 1990

772-223-LUBE (5823)

3584 SW Armellini Ave., Palm City
Located in the “Pure” gas station