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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 Lisa Johnson teaching in-person classes New technology allows students to see up
2-D studio which is In-person jewelry class with Lisa with technology that allows students to see close from their seats in class or virtually
scheduled to reopen Johnson up close from whereever they are seated from home.
in January 2021
with a season full of
enriching and diverse
exhibitions. The
school renovations
have been completed
and in-person and Art from Carolyn Austin’s glass
virtual classes are fusion class
currently in session at
the refreshed facility. Lisa Johnson's jewelry class teaches
Those interested Lisa Johnson's jewelry class stone setting, sautering, and design. Wheel throwing class with Chad Steve
in learning more
about the matching
gift challenge and
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
outlet of connection, Carolyn Austin’s glass fusion class
joy, and healing.
These grants allow
us to transform our
facilities to improve
our art education
programs and create Students in Carolyn Austin’s glass fusion class Art Happenings on page 5
a more functional and
aesthetically appealing
gallery for our
members and visitors
to enjoy,” says Sue Imagine This As Your...
Snyder, Lighthouse
A rtCenter ’ s
development director.
“It’s an exciting time
and we have many
opportunities for the
community to get
involved and be an important part of the history of the LAC.”
The extensive interior renovations will reconfigure and
update both the gallery and school facilities. The 7,500-square-
foot gallery and 2-D studio will contain three new classroom
studios, a 3,200-square-foot modernized exhibition space, a
refreshed gift 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 driveway courtyard
paint. The renovations pave the way for new programs such as
computer design and art therapy, and all classrooms will have
virtual learning technologies. Thanks to 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 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 and
cultural events annually and is a cultural gathering place for the
community. rec room wine cellar
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. This Feels Like Home

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