Page 6 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - December '20

Page 6, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens

Grants Foster Modernization from page 1

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

Handbuilding class with Chad Steve

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