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      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                       preserve and celebrate the region’s colorful history
      Museum. Featured exhibit artists: Dale Beam, Laura Kay   Historical Society of                       by presenting an eclectic mix of traveling and rotating
                                                         Martin County has                                 permanent exhibits, lectures and experiential events.
                                                         served as a guardian                              The House of Refuge’s mission is to educate the public
                                                         of local history and  Laura Kay Whiticar Darvill stands   about the historical significance of Martin County’s
                                                         a cultural center by  before her jewelry showcase.  iconic landmark and to ensure its historical integrity and
                                                         operating the Elliott                             preservation. For more information, go online to www.
                                                         Museum and the House of Refuge Museum at Gilbert’s   elliottmuseum.org or call (772) 225-1961.
                                                         Bar, which opened in 1876 and served as a haven for                        Photos by Doreen Poreba
                                                         shipwrecked survivors. The Elliott Museum seeks to
                                                                                                           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
                                                                                                           color is her passion. Using photographs for inspiration,
      Brent McAhren, Amie Kroll, Steve and Tina Medenis stand                                              her work is more abstract and expressive than realistic.
      before the world’s second longest custom pickup truck, which                                           Creative impressionistic pop-art artist Robert Moore
      used to be a limo. Artwork by McAhren and Kroll; modified                                            presents a wide variety of images inspired by memories
      truck built by Steve Medenis.                                                                        and the world around him. His unique and colorful acrylic
                                                                                                           paintings present views of the familiar with a realistic,
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         L   AVARGNA AW PLLC                                                                               portrait-like feel.
                                                                                                             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
          ANTHONY LAVARGNA                                                                                 in Stuart.
           ANTHONY LAVARGNA
          Member of the Florida Bar
          Licensed in the United States                                                                      The December exhibit is supported in part by Women
          District Court, Southern and                                                                     Supporting the Arts and the Arts Council of Martin
          Middle Districts of Florida
                                                                                                           County.
                                                                                                             For information, visit www.mcost.org.




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         If you rent commercial o ce, retail, or warehouse space, Florida sales tax rate to use
         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
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