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Art HAppenings

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dollars for the WVRF,
which has provided Elliott Museum Presents ‘A by artists Wes and Rachelle Siegrist feature subjects ranging
assistance to hundreds Sea Story Girl’ And Miniature from still lifes to landscapes to artist self-portraits. This
of veterans (https://wvrf. traveling exhibition has appeared in 42 venues nationwide
org). Please do your part Art Exhibits and celebrates the couple’s unprecedented mastery of art on a
to give back to those diminutive scale. The show will remain at the Elliott through
who gave so much by The Elliott Museum recently hosted a reception for its Dec. 12.
supporting the TCBB. newest art exhibit, “Portfolios – Jane Lawton Baldridge, A The artists first became interested in miniature art in
This is our way of giving Sea Story Girl.” The exhibit, located at Elliott Museum’s 1997 when they received a prospectus for a miniature art
back, especially for those second floor art gallery, will remain on display through Oct. show. Guests will need a magnifying glass (supplied by the
of us who did not serve. 31 at the Elliott Museum, 825 N.E. Ocean Blvd. museum) to appreciate the minuscule detail captured in each
The WVRF was The exhibit highlights the art of Jane Baldridge, an award- of the paintings, which can be as small as 1.25 inches in
founded in 2009 to support and assist our Florida veterans winning sailor, licensed boat captain, and accomplished
and to serve as a bridge for transition into civilian life. mixed-media artist. Her paintings reflect the movement,
The organization provides immediate emergency financial variation, and transformation of the ocean and rivers through
support to these much deserving veterans. More than 85 color and light. Concerned with the ecological challenges
percent of all funds donated to WVRF go directly toward facing waterways and coastal areas today, her current work
veteran assistance, earning them GuideStar’s platinum focuses on sea level rise, the damage of plastics, and the
level recognition for performance and serving Florida’s threat of pollution to the environment.
veterans. WVRF assists in getting their lives back on Baldridge’s artwork has been shown in venues that include
track by helping with job training, housing, transportation, Lincoln Center, Times Square, the Louvre, Museum of
past-due bills, child needs and other forms of assistance. Computer Art, Mint Museum, Cameron Museum of Art and
For example, the WVRF has recently developed a new Fayetteville Museum of Art and at the World Festival of Art
and separate dental program that will not only improve on Paper in Slovenia. She also has an art print in the Library
the physical and mental health of our Florida veterans, of Congress. For more information, visit her website, www. Rob Steele, HSMC president and CEO, and Deena Rahill
but also improve their quality of life. The WVRF mission artspeaks.com.
is to save lives and keep these families together. Please The Elliott also is showcasing the “Exquisite Miniatures”
remember, we enjoy the many blessings of freedom, exhibit on its first floor. Fifty exquisite miniature paintings
which are not “free,” secured for us by these heroic
veterans’, and their families’, many sacrifices. Home of
the free because of the brave.
As Mike Durkee, executive director of WVRF has
said, “The veterans’ stories are why we do what we
do … when they return home after fighting for our
freedom, a new journey begins, often fraught with
hardships. We are grateful to the community for their
incredible generosity and support of these heroes after
all they’ve done for us.” Eduardo Gomez, Karen Janson, Nancy Turrell and Chris
The WVRF wishes to thank our community for its Kling
overwhelming support for this special veterans’ event.
In addition to the funds raised, taking various veterans
fishing means so much to them; especially seeing the Jane Lawton Baldridge stands before her artwork on
community come together to take part in such a patriotic opening night.
event. The WVRF is very grateful for all of the support
shown to our veterans over the past eight years.
The captains meeting on Friday, Aug. 13, will include
dinner, tent events and entertainment. The tournament
will begin on Saturday, Aug. 14, and the awards party on
Saturday night will include dinner, a silent auction and
music. The TCBB is expecting over 180 registered boats
with over 100 veterans fishing in the tournament.
Pirates Cove Resort and Marina, Stuart, Fla., will
host the captains meeting (Aug. 13, at 6 p.m.), weigh-in M.J. Dowling, Dot Galfond and Sally Browning Pearson
(Aug. 14, on the dock from 12 to 3 p.m.) and the awards
party (Aug. 14, at 5 p.m.). Pirates Cove is perfect for this Neil Capozzi and Jane Kiehart Art Happenings on page 7
tournament. It has old Florida charm and great atmosphere,
in a gorgeous and spacious contemporary setting.
The Pirates Cove’s ownership and staff are very
much looking forward to being involved in this
worthwhile event.
TCBB is a 501(c)(3) event. Contributions are tax
deductible. EIN#: 46-2993288.
Visit the TCBB Facebook page and its website for
more information, tournament details and to register:
www.TreasureCoastBonitoBlast.com.

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