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Lighthouse ArtCenter Unveils A Colorful

Faculty Exhibit And Prized Private Collection

Art Available To View And Purchase Online Aug. 1 Through Dec. 31

The Lighthouse About The Lighthouse ArtCenter
ArtCenter Gallery The Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery
unveils its first and School of Art is a 501(c)(3) not-
completely virtual art for-profit founded in 1964 by eight
exhibition. The colorful artists and Christopher Norton. The
“Faculty Exhibit and ArtCenter is dedicated to the visual
Treasures from the arts whose mission is to inspire,
Collection” is available engage and connect our community
online for art lovers, through a vibrant school of art,
collectors and artists unique exhibitions and diverse special
from Aug. 1 through events. In the last 56 years it has
Dec. 31. The exhibition grown to include a gallery, school
will feature over 200 of art, gift shop and art supply store.
works by the Lighthouse Supported by memberships, sponsors,
ArtCenter’s talented
faculty as well as pieces Around Town on page 13 Mark T. Smith, 11.5 x 6.25
from the gallery’s
private collection.
Faculty artwork includes “Service is our number one priority”
ceramics, glass, jewelry,
sculpture, photography, Crowd in Railway Station by 561-743-0070
oil, watercolor and Purvis Young
acrylic paintings. The www.palmspoolservices.com
ArtCenter’s private
collection includes
Woodland Waterfall
from landscape artist
John Lee Fitch and
Son of Apollo from
contemporary artist
Mark T. Smith. Multiple
pieces are available by
one of Florida’s most
famous artists, Purvis
Young. Young’s work
depicts the struggles Raku#5, 6x6 by Barbara Powell
and joys of Miami’s Expires 9/30/20.
poor black community
and can be found at New
York’s Metropolitan State Licensed & Insured
Museum of Art and two Serving Palm Beach County CPC # 1457468 • LPG#30099
Smithsonian museums.
One hundred percent
of the proceeds from
the ArtCenter’s private
collection will benefit
the ArtCenter. All of Ice Cream Bowls by Carolyn Austin CAMPBELL AND KARLIK, P.A.
the art can be viewed
and purchased online at ATTORNEYS AT LAW
lighthousearts.org.
“The Lighthouse
ArtCenter has provided
uninterrupted arts and Wills • Trusts • Estate Planning • Probate
cultural programming Taxation • Real Estate • Corporations
for over 50 years. This
virtual exhibition,
shown through a
digital magazine, is
one way the ArtCenter
has adapted to current
times to continue
to bring art to our
community,” states
Curator Janeen Mason.
“The pandemic has Memories-Tybee-Island by Jim
given us an opportunity Rigg
to lay the groundwork
for the future through the addition of online exhibitions and
classes that have expanded our reach.”
The online exhibition can be used by art enthusiasts and
collectors to purchase new art or by budding artists to learn
more about the Lighthouse ArtCenter’s many esteemed
instructors. Registration is open now for the next session Diane L. KarLiK
of virtual art classes which begin Aug. 31. Virtual classes
are offered in ceramics, jewelry making, painting, drawing,
photography and sculpture. The classes vary in price, with
proceeds used to pay for the not-for-profit’s instructors and to Tel: (561) 625-5220
continue the organization’s mission of connecting community 3450 Northlake Boulevard Suite 210 Fax: (561) 625-5201• Mobile: (561) 797-5004
through a vibrant school of art, unique exhibitions and diverse Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403 EMail: dlkarlik@aol.com
special events.