Page 4 - Jupiter West - December '20

Page 4, Jupiter West

Grants Foster Modernization from page 1 About The Lighthouse ArtCenter
The Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art is
full of enriching and diverse exhibitions. The school a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit founded in 1964 by eight artists
renovations have been completed and in-person and and Christopher Norton. The ArtCenter is dedicated to the
virtual classes are currently in session at the refreshed visual arts whose mission is to inspire, engage and connect
facility. Those interested in learning more about the our community through a vibrant school of art, unique
matching gift challenge and naming opportunities should exhibitions and diverse special events. In the last 57 years it
contact Sue Snyder at susan@lightousearts.org or call has grown to include a gallery, school of art, gift shop, and
(561) 746-3101. art supply store. Supported by memberships, sponsors, and
“We are so grateful for our community’s investment in grants, the ArtCenter now serves over 22,000 visitors, 2,200
the Lighthouse ArtCenter. Now, more than ever, we need students, 45 faculty members, 400 summer art campers, and a
art to serve as a vital and therapeutic outlet of connection, comprehensive outreach program to benefit underserved and
joy, and healing. These grants allow us to transform our disabled residents in the community. For more information
facilities to improve our art education programs and create visit https://www.lighthousearts.org.
a more functional and aesthetically appealing gallery for our Facebook: @lighthousearts.org
members and visitors to enjoy,” says Sue Snyder, Lighthouse Instagram: @lighthousearts Wheel throwing class with Chad Steve
ArtCenter’s development director. “It’s an exciting time Twitter: @LighthouseArtC
and we have many opportunities for the community to get
involved and be an important part of the history of the LAC.” Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery And 2-D Studio
The extensive interior renovations will reconfigure Virtual exhibitions are ongoing. The building is temporarily
and update both the gallery and school facilities. The closed for renovations.
7,500-square-foot gallery and 2-D studio will contain three 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469
new classroom studios, a 3,200-square-foot modernized (561) 746-3101
exhibition space, a refreshed gift shop and art supply
store, and upgraded staff and public areas. The space Lighthouse ArtCenter School Of Art And 3-D Studio
will have all new flooring, an exposed 14-foot ceiling, 395 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, FL 33469
and new lighting. The school of art renovations include (561) 748-8737
reconfigured classroom studios, new lighting, tile, and Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
paint. The renovations pave the way for new programs such Saturday and Sunday, closed
as computer design and art therapy, and all classrooms will
have virtual learning technologies. Thanks to another grant Studio 385
from the Wheels in the Woods Foundation, a traditional Jewelry and Textiles
chickee hut has been added to provide outdoor classroom 385 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469 Newly built outdoor classroom for art classes
space that will particularly accommodate students with (561) 746-3101
accessibility challenges.
Lighthouse ArtCenter has provided uninterrupted art and
cultural programming for over 50 years. It serves over 900
members and 22,000
visitors from its three-
building campus in
Tequesta. LAC offers
beginner to advanced
youth and adult art
classes and workshops
in drawing, painting,
ceramics, sculpture,
fused glass, jewelry
and metalsmithing,
photography, textiles
and more. The
LAC hosts over 45
unique exhibitions Students in Carolyn Austin’s glass fusion class
and cultural events
annually and is a Carolyn Austin's glass fusion Lisa Johnson’s jewelry class teaches stone setting, sautering,
cultural gathering class and design.
place for the
community.
Throughout the
renovation, virtual
exhibitions will
continue to be offered.
The LAC campaign
to add a second-floor
has become a phased
plan, with the first phase
focusing on renovating
the current square
footage. Fundraising
continues for the second
floor addition. In-person jewelry class with Lisa Johnson Handbuilding class with Chad Steve
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