Page 4 - Talk of Tequesta - December '20

Page 4, The Talk Of Tequesta

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Bailey Foundation, known for its commitment to the arts,
donated $300K and an anonymous donor pledged a $200K
dollar-for-dollar matching gift challenge. 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 Lisa Johnson teaching in-person classes New technology allows students to see up
the matching gift challenge and naming opportunities should In-person jewelry class with Lisa with technology that allows students to see close from their seats in class or virtually
contact Sue Snyder at susan@lightousearts.org or call (561) Johnson up close from whereever they are seated from home.
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 enjoy,” says Sue Snyder,
Lighthouse ArtCenter’s development director. “It’s an
exciting time and we have Lisa Johnson's jewelry class teaches
many opportunities for the Lisa Johnson's jewelry class stone setting, sautering, and design. Wheel throwing class with Chad Steve
community to get involved
and be an important part of visitors from its three-building campus in Tequesta. LAC
the history of the LAC.” offers beginner to advanced youth and adult art classes and
The extensive workshops in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, fused
interior renovations glass, jewelry and metalsmithing, photography, textiles and
will reconfigure and more. The LAC hosts over 45 unique exhibitions and cultural
update both the gallery events annually and is a cultural gathering place for the
and school facilities. community.
The 7,500-square-foot Throughout the renovation, virtual exhibitions will continue
gallery and 2-D studio to be offered. The LAC campaign to add a second-floor
will contain three new has become a phased plan, with the first phase focusing on
classroom studios, renovating the current square footage. Fundraising continues
a 3,200-square-foot for the second floor addition.
modernized exhibition Art from Carolyn Austin's glass
space, a refreshed gift fusion class Handbuilding class with Chad Steve Art Happenings on page 5
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 Carolyn Austin's glass fusion
technologies. Thanks to class
another grant from the
Wheels in the Woods
Foundation, a traditional
chickee hut has been
added to provide outdoor
classroom space that will
particularly accommodate
students with accessibility
challenges.
Lighthouse ArtCenter
has provided uninterrupted
a rt a nd c ul t ura l
programming for over
50 years. It serves over
900 members and 22,000

Students in Carolyn Austin's glass fusion class