Page 8 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - June '20

Page 8, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens
Lighthouse ArtCenter’s Exhibition

And ‘Artcamp In A Box’ Debuts June 1 Featuring

Nationally-Acclaimed Character Artists

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

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