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The exciting renovations are currently under way in the newly
renamed gallery and 2-D studio which is scheduled to reopen
in January 2021 with a season full of enriching and diverse
exhibitions. The school renovations have been completed and
in-person and virtual classes are currently in session at the
refreshed facility. Those interested in learning more about the
matching gift challenge and naming opportunities should contact
Sue Snyder at susan@lightousearts.org or call (561) 746-3101.
“We are so grateful for our community’s investment in the
Lighthouse ArtCenter. Now, more than ever, we need art to serve
as a vital and therapeutic outlet of connection, joy, and healing.
These grants allow us to transform our facilities to improve
our art education programs and create a more functional and
aesthetically appealing gallery for our members and visitors to Wheel throwing class with Chad Steve
enjoy,” says Sue Snyder, Lighthouse ArtCenter’s development
director. “It’s an exciting time and we have many opportunities
for the community to get involved and be an important part of In-person jewelry class with Lisa Johnson
the history of the LAC.”
The extensive interior renovations will reconfigure and
update both the gallery and school facilities. The 7,500-square-
foot gallery and 2-D studio will contain three new classroom
studios, a 3,200-square-foot modernized exhibition space, a
refreshed gift shop and art supply store, and upgraded staff
and public areas. The space will have all new flooring, an
exposed 14-foot ceiling, and new lighting. The school of art
renovations include reconfigured classroom studios, new
lighting, tile, and paint. The renovations pave the way for
new programs such as computer design and art therapy, and
all classrooms will have virtual learning technologies. Thanks
to another grant from the Wheels in the Woods Foundation,
a traditional chickee hut has been added to provide outdoor Handbuilding class with Chad Steve Newly built outdoor classroom for art classes
classroom space that will particularly accommodate students
with accessibility challenges.
Lighthouse ArtCenter has provided uninterrupted art and
cultural programming for over 50 years. It serves over 900 Leaving Your Employer?
members and 22,000 visitors from its three-building campus Understand Your 401(k) Options.
in Tequesta. LAC offers beginner to advanced youth and adult
art classes and workshops in drawing, painting, ceramics, At Edward Jones, we can explain options for your
sculpture, fused glass, jewelry and metalsmithing, photography, 401(k), including leaving the money in your former
textiles and more. The LAC hosts over 45 unique exhibitions employer’s plan, moving it to your new employer’s
and cultural events annually and is a cultural gathering place plan, rolling it over to an individual Retirement
for the community. Account (IRA) or cashing out the account subject to
Throughout the renovation, virtual exhibitions will continue tax consequences.
to be offered. The LAC campaign to add a second-floor To learn more, call today.
has become a phased plan, with the first phase focusing on
renovating the current square footage. Fundraising continues
for the second floor addition.
About The Lighthouse ArtCenter
The Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art is a Sally S Stahl, AAMS® www.edwardjones.com
501(c)(3) not-for-profit founded in 1964 by eight artists and Financial Advisor M e m b P I S r e C
Christopher Norton. The ArtCenter is dedicated to the visual 1851 W Indiantown Rd Ste 106
arts whose mission is to inspire, engage and connect our Jupiter, FL 33458
community through a vibrant school of art, unique exhibitions 561-748-7600
and diverse special events. In the last 57 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 22,000 visitors, 2,200 students, 45 faculty
members, 400 summer art campers, and a comprehensive
outreach program to benefit underserved and disabled residents
in the community. For more information visit https://www.
lighthousearts.org.
Facebook: @lighthousearts.org
Instagram: @lighthousearts
Twitter: @LighthouseArtC

Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery And 2-D Studio
Virtual exhibitions are ongoing. The building is temporarily
closed for renovations.
373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469
(561) 746-3101

Lighthouse ArtCenter School Of Art And 3-D Studio
395 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, FL 33469
(561) 748-8737
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, closed

Studio 385
Jewelry and Textiles
385 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469
(561) 746-3101

Lisa Johnson’s jewelry class teaches stone setting, sautering,
and design.