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art happEnings
COVID-19 Ignites A Transformation
At The Lighthouse ArtCenter
A Refreshing Renovation Will Modernize Exhibitions And Classes
The pandemic has ignited an exciting transformation paint, tile, and lighting. Virtual “We are truly thankful
at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art. classes continue to be offered for this opportunity to
The nonprofit organization is using the current “socially and in-person classes are modernize and better serve
distanced” environment to reconfigure and modernize expected to resume in October. our community.”
their facilities, classroom studios and exhibition space. Virtual learning technology T he Art Ce nt e r ’ s
The gallery building will be temporarily closed throughout will be added to all classrooms original expansion plan, a
the renovation and is scheduled to open to the public giving students an option of $10 million “Raising the
in early January 2021. The school building is currently in-person or virtual classroom Roof” capital campaign,
closed to the public and will reopen with select in-person learning. includes the addition of a
classes on Oct. 19. “The Lighthouse ArtCenter second floor and remains
The renovation of the gallery allows better use of the has brought people together the long-range goal. Due
space for exhibitions and events. Three new classrooms for over 57 years through to the current environment,
will be added to the gallery building to accommodate exhibitions, classes, events, the decision was made to
the growing school. Although the facility will be closed and outreach. With group proceed with a phased plan Virtual ceramics class with
during the renovation, virtual exhibitions are available gatherings currently on hold, it focusing on renovations in Chad Steve
for art lovers to view and purchase art online. was the perfect time to renovate the current square footage.
The school building, located a block from the gallery, and fulfill the growing demand Virtual exhibition – Visit www.LighthouseArts.org for more information about
was recently refreshed with reconfigured spaces, new for the arts in North County,” Crowd in Railway Station exhibitions, classes and the reopening of the school and
states CEO Nancy Politsch. by Purvis Young gallery.
Virtual Exhibitions
The “Faculty Exhibit & Treasures from the Collection”
is currently available for purchase online, featuring over
200 works by the Lighthouse ArtCenter’s talented faculty
as well as pieces from the gallery’s private collection.
The private collection includes multiple pieces from
one of Florida’s most collectible outsider artists, Purvis
Young. Young recorded the changes in Miami’s ethnic
communities from the 1960s on. 100 percent of proceeds
from private collection sales will benefit the ArtCenter.
Current renovation first floor layout Virtual exhibition – Son of Apollo by Mark T. Smith
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