Page 6 - Martin Downs Bulletin - December '20

Page 6, Martin Downs

art Happenings

Elliott Museum Opens Whiticar Darvill,
Eclectic Art Exhibit With Dot Galfond, Linda
Geary , Kevin
Community Reception Hutchinson, Denise
Justice, Carol Kepp,
The Elliott Museum recently held an opening night Livia Krof-Debonet,
reception for its newest exhibit, “Portfolios – Eclectic Mia Lindberg, Brent
Artists and Art at the Elliott.” Displayed in the first floor McAhren, Sue Ann
gallery space, the art show highlights the work of artists Mosley, Kim Nolan,
from the Stuart area and will remain through Jan. 4, 2021. Bruce Wells, and
The exhibit showcases a variety of mediums, Kate Wood.
styles, techniques, and subjects. Painting, sculpture, Fo r m o r e
photography, glasswork and jewelry are included, with information, call
approaches ranging from traditional and contemporary (772) 225-1961 or
to the unexpected. visit the website at Vikki Tobiasz and artist Kim Nolan and Darren Nolan
The artists’ works are available for sale with a hsmc-fl.com.
portion of their profits generously donated to the Elliott Since 1955, the colorful history by presenting an eclectic mix of traveling
Museum. Featured exhibit artists: Dale Beam, Laura Kay Historical Society of and rotating permanent exhibits, lectures and experiential
Martin County has events. The House of Refuge’s mission is to educate
served as a guardian Laura Kay Whiticar Darvill stands the public about the historical significance of Martin
of local history and before her jewelry showcase. County’s iconic landmark and to ensure its historical
a cultural center by integrity and preservation. For more information, go
operating the Elliott Museum and the House of Refuge online to www.elliottmuseum.org or call (772) 225-1961.
Museum at Gilbert’s Bar, which opened in 1876 and Photos by Doreen Poreba
served as a haven for shipwrecked survivors. The Elliott
Museum seeks to preserve and celebrate the region’s Martin Artisan Guild Hosts

December Exhibit

By Jackie Holfelder
The Martin Artistan Guild (MAG) continues to provide
a lovely respite from the stressful times in which we’re
Linda Geary captured these scenes in Peru. living with another exhibit in the Palm Room Gallery at
Harbour Bay Plaza in Sewall’s Point.
December will feature the work of six MAG members
with diverse style.
Photographer Barry Steven Greff specializes in
ethereal sea, land and cityscape images, as well as
portraits of animals and jellyfish.
Jensen Beach sculptor Eduardo Gomez Rojas says,
“Individual uniqueness inspires me.” His sculptures tell
Kate Wood is one of the featured artists. stories as he is guided by a sense of empathy as he strives
to reach into the souls of his subjects.
Jacquelyn Roesch-Sanchez creates fiber art that
is about color and combinations of color that change
continuously to form spectrums. Inspired by nature, her
unique pieces include wearable and decorative art.
Working in either pastels or oils, Lynn Morgan finds
Brent McAhren, Amie Kroll, Steve and Tina Medenis stand color is her passion. Using photographs for inspiration,
before the world’s second longest custom pickup truck, which her work is more abstract and expressive than realistic.
used to be a limo. Artwork by McAhren and Kroll; modified Creative impressionistic pop-art artist Robert Moore
truck built by Steve Medenis. presents a wide variety of images inspired by memories
and the world around him. His unique and colorful acrylic
paintings present views of the familiar with a realistic,
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Sue Klahne enjoys the freedom of creating fluid

Sue Ann Mosley is all smiles as she poses in front of her abstract art with acrylics and other art mediums. Her
paintings are largely inspired by the various blue hues
. artwork. of the ocean and the flow and power of the waves.
The show runs Wednesday to Sunday, Dec. 2 to 30 and
. Wills and Trusts is closed on Christmas Day.
. Probate An opening reception takes place from 5:30 to 7:30
Real Estate Closings
. Business Matters p.m. on Dec. 2 and will include refreshments, music and a
chance to meet the artists. Mask wearing, social distancing
and other safety precautions will be encouraged.
The Palm Room is located at 3778 S.E. Ocean Blvd.
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Member of the Florida Bar The December exhibit is supported in part by Women
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District Court, Southern and Supporting the Arts and the Arts Council of Martin
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commercial real property decreases to 5.7% on January 1, 2019. The local discretionary Eduardo Gomez Rojas is one of the artists who will be

sale surtax still applies. This decrease does not apply to parking or storage of motor represented in the December exhibition.
vehicles, docking or storage of boats or tie-down or storage of aircraft.
Denise Justice stands before her three paintings. Photo provided by Martin Artisan Guild