A STITCH IN TIME: SEW AND TELL WITH LOCAL QUILTERS
HISTORY ALIVE: PALM BEACH COUNTY BLACK CULTURAL HERITAGE TRAIL
DATE NIGHT: ARTS ADVENTURES FOR YOU AND YOUR VALENTINE
South Florida Cultural Consortium: Mangroves to Masterpieces
Schmidt Center Gallery | Florida Atlantic, Boca Raton
Opening Reception: January 16, 2025, 4:30-8:30 pm | On View: January 16 – March 12, 2025
The South Florida Cultural Consortium supports the arts across Broward, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties, fostering collaboration to promote artists and their audiences. Each year, over 300 artists apply for the SFCC’s Grant for Visual and Media Artists. Curated from the 2024 SFCC fellowship winners, “Mangroves to Masterpieces” challenges the notion of Florida as a tourist destination, revealing the cultures, values, contradictions, and environments that define our state. This year’s recipients are:
William Cordova
Angelica Clyman
Rose Marie Cromwell
Kandy Lopez
Jean-Paul Mallozzi
Jillian Mayer
Ania Moussawel
Alian Rives
Amy Schissel
Greko Sklavounos
Katlin Spain
Laura Tanner
Images: Detail of artworks from the upcoming exhibition courtesy of the artists
More information at: fau.edu/galleries | 561-297-2661
Roscoe B. Thicke II
Denise Treizman Goren
TABERNACLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, FOUNDED IN 1893 IN WEST PALM BEACH’S STYX NEIGHBORHOOD
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WALK WITH ME
We preview the Palm Beach County Black Cultural Heritage Trail with the researcher and writer who helped to shape it
By Brian Knowles
THE ART OF WELLNESS
From art-infused yoga sessions to science-laced classical concerts, these organizations are putting wellness front and center By
Skye Sherman
SEWN WITH LOVE
A look at the enduring ties between the South Florida Fair and the Palm Beach County Quilters’ Guild By
Nila Do Simon
WILL YOU BE MY VALENTINE?
Treat your sweetie to a cultural day or night on the town with help from our curated guide By Mary Murray
DANIEL FORTUNE
LETTER FROM THE CEO
Dave Lawrence, president and CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
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UP FRONT
Boca Raton’s public art and centennial | Flashback | Preview | Think | Giving Back
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SCENE
An extensive guide to the many exciting cultural happenings of the season
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GALLERIES
Learn about the county’s abundant galleries and support local artists
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LENS
Photos from recent Cultural Council events
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FINALE
Discovering the woman within with Delray Beach artist Quimetta Perle
ON THE COVER: Art: South Florida Fair quilts by the Palm Beach County Quilters’ Guild Photographer: Jerry Rabinowitz Location: Yesteryear Village, West Palm Beach
SALWAR KAMEEZ (2024), QUIMETTA PERLE
Flagler Museum Programs
FLAGLER
Five Concerts from February 4th - March 4th
Borromeo String Quartet • Jupiter String Quartet
The Valencia Baryton Project • Trio Karénine
Violinist Elissa Lee Koljonen accompanied by Sheng-Yuan Kuan
Audience members experience chamber music as it was intended, in a gracious and intimate setting. Enjoy the rare opportunity to meet the musicians during a champagne and dessert reception following each concert.
Sponsored by:
Roe Green
MBS Family Foundation
Railcar 91® Tea Room
Open for the Season through May 11th
The Railcar 91® Tea Room offers a tea service featuring delicacies and refreshments reminiscent of the elegance of entertaining during the Gilded Age. The Flagler Kenan Pavilion evokes the ambiance of a 19th-century Beaux-Arts railway palace and provides guests with spectacular panoramic views of Lake Worth and the West Palm Beach skyline. Henry Flagler’s private Railcar No. 91® completes the setting.
Five Lectures Sunday afternoons February 2nd - March 2nd
The Whitehall Lecture Series presents The New York Newspaper Publishers of the Gilded Age, 3:00 pm each Sunday afternoon from February 2nd to March 2nd. Experts and authors will speak about the publishers responsible for producing the newspapers of New York during the Gilded Age.
Sponsored by:
David Sarama & Daniel Drennen
FL AGLER MUSEUM
Rena & John Blades
601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460
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Cultural Council Board of Directors
Officers
Cheryl K. Crowley, Community Leader (Chair) • Phillip Edwards, Director, City Private Bank (Vice Chair) Edrick Barnes, Owner, The Law Office of Edrick Barnes (Vice Chair) • Christopher D. Caneles, Community Leader (Treasurer) • Daryn M. Kirchfeld, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Northern Trust (Immediate Past Chair)
Members
David Cohen, Advertising Executive • Philip M. DiComo, Attorney, Nason Yeager Gerson Harris & Fumero, P.A. • Donald M. Ephraim, Philanthropist • Roe Green, Philanthropist
Stephen Jacobs, Philanthropist • Bill Parmelee, Community Leader • Denise B. Rivas, Owner/Founder, Your Computer Tutor • Greg Silpe, Community Leader
Ex-Officio
Members
Emanuel Perry, Executive Director, Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council Davicka N. Thompson, TDC Board Member and President and CEO, Thompson Creative Collective Marci Woodward, Palm Beach County Commissioner, District 4
Cultural Council Founder Alexander W. Dreyfoos (in memoriam)
Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners
Sara Baxter (Vice Mayor), Joel Flores, Maria G. Marino (Mayor), Bobby Powell, Maria Sachs, Gregg K. Weiss, Marci Woodward
President and CEO Dave Lawrence
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Kathleen Alex
Senior Vice President Jennifer Sullivan
Artist Services Director of Artist Services Jessica Ransom
Community Engagement
Director of Community Engagement Alexandra Alfred
Community Engagement Manager Mumbi O’Brien
Development and Membership
Development Manager Roxana Rooney
Executive Assistant and Administrative Support Katherine Bonner
Finance and Operations
Accounting Manager Paul To Bookkeeper Gloria Rose
Operations Coordinator and Store Manager Helen Hood
Visitor Services and Store Assistant Patricia Natteri
Grants
Associate Vice President of Grants Vicky Jackson
Grants Compliance Specialist Deborah Crank
Grants Assistant Julian Crewe
Marketing and Public Relations
Associate Vice President of Marketing and Cultural Tourism Lauren Perry
Director of Marketing Nick Murray
Graphic Design and Visual Brand Manager Kristin Beck
Special Events and Programs Manager Debbie Calabria
Marketing Coordinator Jaymie Masci
Public Relations Consultant Linnea Bailey
Publisher Terry Duffy
Associate Publisher Deidre Wade
Editorial Director Daphne Nikolopoulos
Editor Mary Murray
Creative Director Olga M. Gustine
Art Directors Airielle Farley, Ashley Meyer, Jenny Fernandez-Prieto
Digital Imaging Specialist Leonor Alvarez Maza
Contributing Writers
Joe Capozzi, Stephanie Gates, Heather Graulich, Brian Knowles, Skye Sherman, Nila Do Simon
Contributing Photographers
Daniel Fortune, Jerry Rabinowitz
Advertising
Account Managers Kathy Breen, Jennifer Dardano, Tanya Lorigan, Dina Turner, Meegan Wyatt
Advertising Services Coordinator Elizabeth Hackney
Marketing Manager Rebecca Desir
Production
Production Director Selene M. Ceballo
Production Manager Lourdes Linares
Digital Pre-Press Specialist George Davis
Senior Designer Jeffrey Rey
Advertising Design Coordinator Anaely J. Perez Vargas
Production Coordinators Ileana Caban, Megan Roberts
It’s easy to take the beauty of The Palm Beaches for granted. We step outside at this time of year assuming it will feel like paradise—because it does. We wander Worth Avenue expecting it to be epic—and it is. We dig our toes into the sand anticipating immediate relaxation—and it delivers. We walk into galleries, museums, and darkened theaters with high expectations, and every time, we’re wowed.
Our cultural community is unparalleled, and the best part? It’s right here in paradise. Now is the time to relish these opportunities and savor the delights of our vibrant arts and cultural scene. Though we faced setbacks this past summer with the veto of state arts funding (read more in “At All Costs,” page 20), it hasn’t slowed us down—it’s galvanized our community. We’re thinking bigger, bolder, and the results are breathtaking.
In this issue of art&culture, explore the new Palm Beach County Black Cultural Heritage Trail with its writer and researcher (“Walk With Me,” page 24), discover the craftsmanship of the Palm Beach County Quilters’ Guild (“Sewn With Love,” page 36), see how arts and wellness intersect here (“The Art of Wellness,” page 30), get inspired for a romantic outing with our guide to cultural dates (“Will You Be My Valentine?” page 42), and so much more.
Soak it all in and savor the best of The Palm Beaches. Your paradise is waiting.
Thank you,
Dave Lawrence
Dave Lawrence President & CEO
Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
ART AND THE CITY «
Have you ever walked through a beach tunnel at Spanish River Park and marveled at the murals? Or wandered Red Reef Park and wondered who’s responsible for the vibrant aquatic scenes splashed across the walls?
The City of Boca Raton’s new interactive map can give you all those answers and more: from the comfort of your computer chair, you can explore the city’s various public art installations online and learn about the artists behind the works, including Eduardo Mendieta’s On Stage, which adorns Mizner Park Amphitheater’s stage doors, and Robert Roesch’s Softly Spoken Words sculpture at Sanborn Square.
“The Public Art Boca interactive map not only serves as a tool for exploring art in the city, but a platform to showcase the vibrant tapestry of our community’s creativity and history,” says Veronica Hatch, public art coordinator for the City of Boca Raton. “With this initiative, we are setting the stage for the program’s growth, including centennial-related public art installations coming in 2025.”
Seeing it all online may just inspire your next outdoor adventure, and with more art on the horizon, there will be even more to enjoy about getting out and about in Boca Raton. bit.ly/publicartboca —Skye Sherman
UP FRONT
CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT: WILDFLOWER PARK PLAYGROUND AND ENTRANCE SCULPTURE, BOTH BY MAY + WATKINS DESIGN; JUMP AND PLAY, JEFF WHYMAN, WILDFLOWER PARK; SOFTLY SPOKEN WORDS, ROBERT ROESCH, SANBORN SQUARE.
UP FRONT FLASHBACK
BY JOE CAPOZZI
A Century Under the Sun
UPON A CELEBRATION OF THE CITY’S CENTENNIAL—AND ITS FOUNDING FATHER
Boca Raton is about to turn 100, and city officials and organizations have a slate of celebrations in the works to honor one of Florida’s most unique enclaves and the man responsible for shaping it—famed architect Addison Mizner.
“We are celebrating both our incorporation as a city and everything that has happened in
the past 100 years, but we are also definitely celebrating the guy who put us on the proverbial map,” says Susan Gillis, curator of the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, where a new centennial exhibit tells the story of Mizner and his impact on Boca.
Before Mizner began designing homes and resorts in Palm Beach County in the 1920s, though, a tycoon helped put the region on the map, quite literally, in the late-nineteenth century. When Standard Oil co-founder Henry Flagler extended his Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway south from West Palm Beach to Miami, he hired surveyor Thomas Moore Rickards to promote the area to prospective farmers, hoping that they would ship their produce on the railway. In 1896, Rickards filed the first Boca Raton plat, an event that could be considered
Boca’s founding—until Mizner came along. (The town was first incorporated in 1924 as “Boca Ratone.” A year later, the city dropped the “e” and was reincorporated as “Boca Raton.”)
In 1925, at the height of Florida’s land boom, Mizner persuaded a group of investors to help him build what he touted in advertisements as “the world’s greatest resort.” He would design it himself in the Mediterranean Revival architectural style he’d made famous in Palm Beach.
Unlike Palm Beach, where he was one of many architects working within the framework of an existing town, Boca Raton afforded Mizner a blank canvas. He drew up an urban masterpiece with elegant, old-world charm and modern amenities like wide boulevards, indoor plumbing, and electricity.
“Most architects have this dream of de-
BOCA RATON EMBARKS
signing a city from scratch; Addison Mizner accomplished that and in a very difficult environment,” says architect Rick Gonzalez, trustee emeritus with the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation. “The guy was a visionary. He created out of nothing, Boca.”
However, Mizner never got to see that vision fully realized. He died nearly penniless in 1933—his development company had gone bankrupt when Florida’s real estate market collapsed after a 1926 hurricane—but his legacy would endure. Boca has since blossomed into Palm Beach County’s second-largest city, now home to more than 100,000 residents, an airport, and a regional hospital, as well as a vibrant arts, education, and technology scene. In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson visited the town to open Florida Atlantic University. Three years later, IBM announced it would build a major personal computer manufacturing plant. Today, Office Depot is among more than 30 corporations with headquarters in Boca, which also boasts expansive green spaces, including the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 5 miles of Atlantic coastline, and 49 parks.
A century after Mizner designed the city, his influence can still be felt. Numerous buildings across the area bear his name, even if he never set foot in them—from the Addison Reserve
Country Club in neighboring Delray Beach to the Mizner Park apartments and Addison Mizner School in Boca Raton. “His dream was so glorious; it set the tiny hick farming town of Boca apart from everybody else on the coast,” says Gillis, who assembled a centennial coffeetable book that was released in late 2024. Yearlong celebrations got off to an early
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: THE CLOISTER INN, 1926; BOCA RATON TOWN HALL, 1927; MIZNER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BROCHURE. OPPOSITE PAGE, FROM TOP: CITIZENS AT THE SEABOARD AIR LINE TRACKS, 1927; AN EARLY ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE TOWN, 1925.
start: in November, the Boca Raton Historical Society opened a major centennial exhibition spotlighting Mizner’s influence and the Miznerdesigned Cloister Inn’s evolution into The Boca Raton, a 1,000-room resort on Lake Boca Raton. The exhibition runs through May 30 at the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum.
In early January, a public art project is scheduled to be unveiled downtown at Sanborn Square—a reimagining of a historic “Boca Raton” entryway sign that stood on Federal Highway in the 1950s. Also in January, the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County will observe Boca’s centennial with a contemporary art exhibit (Memories of Boca Raton) at its downtown Lake Worth Beach gallery.
On January 25, the City of Boca Raton will officially kick off its centennial year with the Boca Street Fest at Mizner Park Amphitheater. This new signature annual festival is free to attend and will include an array of live entertainment, a marketplace of local vendors, and lots of Boca-themed surprises. The Festival of the Arts Boca will also honor this milestone with a special Boca Raton Centennial Celebration concert March 9.
Since Boca’s 100th birthday—May 26, 2025— falls on Memorial Day, the city’s primary centennial celebrations will take place that weekend: a May 24 concert at Mizner Park Amphitheater and a drone and fireworks display on May 25 at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus.
As for Mizner, “I think he would really appreciate the celebrations,” Gillis says, “and feel like, maybe, his dreams were fulfilled.’’ ‡
PRESIDENTS’
DAY
WEEKEND
FEBRUARY 13-18, 2025
OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW PARTY
THURSDAYFEBRUARY 13, 2025 4:00PM - 9:00PM
PALM BEACH COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
650 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL
SPONSORED BY:
SICIS JEWELS
STEIDEL GALLERY
WILLOW GALLERY
Known as the most luxurious and sophisticated showcase of its kind in the United States, the 22nd Annual Palm Beach Show will return showcasing the finest art, antiques, design and jewelry collections from over 130 exhibitors in an opulent and captivating setting. Renowned for its impeccable curation and vibrant atmosphere, the show attracts private collectors, museum curators, art enthusiast, investors and interior designers from around the world. With its rich history and reputation for distinction, the Palm Beach Show offers a unique opportunity to discover rare treasures, connect with industry experts, and immerse oneself in the beauty of exquisite collectibles. The 2025 Palm Beach Show promises an unforgettable experience.
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BUTCHOFF ANTIQUES
RUCHI NEW YORK
RENSSEN ART GALLERY
UP FRONT PREVIEW
BY SKYE SHERMAN
New Kid on the Block
THE NORA DISTRICT WILL BRING AN ARRAY OF LIFESTYLE OFFERINGS TO DOWNTOWN WEST
The debut of the 40-acre Nora District early this year will not only activate the underutilized northern reaches of downtown West Palm Beach, but it will also mark the area’s largest planned redevelopment since CityPlace hit the scene in 2000. Located on what was once a derelict stretch of warehouses along North Railroad Avenue, the Nora District boasts $21 million worth of infrastructure improvements, including adaptive reuse of old industrial buildings, green spaces, and public art.
With heavy inspiration from the Meatpacking District, Miami’s Design District, and LA’s Abbot Kinney, Nora is planned as a buzzy pedestrian-friendly destination with a swath of new dining, lifestyle, and retail brands plus office space and, at later phases, a hotel
and residential buildings. Tenants will include restaurants like Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar, Juliana’s Pizza, and H&H Bagels; exercise attractions like Rumble Boxing and Solidcore; an outpost of Miami’s Sana Skin Studio and The Spot Barbershop; and Mint, a women’s readyto-wear boutique from the Hamptons.
“It’s going to have a bit of a New York City vibe,” Francis Scire, Nora’s head of leasing, says of the neighborhood’s big-city-style creature comforts. “This is the new frontier. West Palm is one of the hottest markets in the country.”
A full day spent at Nora may look like a workout, massage, blowout, meeting, and dinner. You can treat yourself to a scoop from Van Leeuwen, catch the game at a sports bar–themed eatery by The Garret Group,
pick up a smoothie from Celis, or grab a cocktail at Del Mar Mediterranean restaurant. A yoga studio and a selection of other curated lifestyle brands—plus shops including accessible jewelry, a perfumery, and home furnishings—are also in the pipeline.
If you’re someone who’s anyone, you’ll hit the yet-unnamed private club for co-working or event programming; by night, you may stumble upon a speakeasy with cabaret, live music, and DJs. Nora may also be where you work: while ground-floor space is reserved for retail and hospitality to keep the district walkable, above, about 55,000 square feet is designed for office and showroom use.
By 2026, the team behind Nora (Place Projects, NDT Development, Wheelock Street Capital, and the City of West Palm Beach) plans to introduce a 201-room, Mizner era–inspired boutique hotel in collaboration with BD Hotels and hotelier Sean MacPherson. By 2029, a set of residential high-rises backing up to Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard will complete the transformation. In Nora’s full expression, expect multiple “day parts” on one convenient street and a healthy balance between affluence and approachability to appeal to a varied demographic. norawpb.com ‡
UP FRONT THINK
At All Costs
HOW LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS ARE REACTING AND ADAPTING IN THE WAKE OF THE ELIMINATION OF STATE-FUNDED ARTS GRANTS
The world of art and culture is often a realm of contradictions: Bursts of creativity amid waves of censorship. Stylistic tastes upended by new visions. Periods of rich patronage followed by lean seasons.
In Florida, things feel pretty lean at the moment.
In June, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed all $32 million in arts grants from this year’s state budget, overriding legislators who had already approved the money and shocking arts leaders statewide. The year 2025 is the first zero-dollar year in the nearly 50-year history of the grant program.
Palm Beach County alone lost 51 grants totaling $3.1 million, and while this represents an unexpected hardship for local arts organizations, it cascades as a loss of economic stimulus to the county and state: Lost tax revenue. Lost money spent by arts patrons on things like hotels and restaurants. Lost cultural
BY HEATHER GRAULICH
CLOCKWISE FROM INSET: NICOLE HENRY PERFORMS AT ARTS GARAGE; NATURAL MOVERS’ 2024 “MOVED” EVENT.
cachet to attract new businesses and residents and enrich the lives of all citizens.
“Study after study shows the arts have a nine-to-one return on investment,” says Dave Lawrence, president and CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. “So, there’s a lot of bewilderment, frustration. It’s really unfortunate that this happened when everyone
is still climbing out of the COVID hole.”
DeSantis’ public comments suggest the sweeping veto was spurred at least in part by his opposition to the Orlando and Tampa fringe festivals. He called them “sexual festivals” and inappropriate for taxpayer money. (In response, fringe organizers posted an open letter to the governor pushing back and noting tax dollars
only support administrative costs, not performers’ fees, which come solely from ticket sales.)
“I think you only have to look at national politics to understand the possible motivation, but from my perspective it was bewildering because the arts are so important to tourism, and the engine of tourism is huge in the State of Florida,” Lawrence says. “And about fringe festivals—there’s a lot of programming they do for children and families, so the idea that these are ‘sexual festivals’ is just not accurate.”
The fallout from the decision has affected a diversity of Palm Beach County artists and venues.
“The State of Florida funded 100 percent of our programming operations,” says Ericka Squire, CEO and founder of Natural Movers Foundation, a West Palm Beach–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to showcasing professional dancers as well as facilitating dance for the general public.
The $25,000 grant that Natural Movers expected to receive would have paid dancers to create original works for several upcoming events, including “Moved: A Celebration of Black History and Culture Through Dance” (scheduled for February 22 at the Kravis Center) and Dance All Day Fest (slated for April 26 at CityPlace). It also functioned as seed money—secure the dancers and programming with state money so the foundation could then approach private and corporate sponsors to support additional costs.
“This is my budget,” says Squire, who is hopeful the foundation will be able to hold the
events through donor funds. “I’m really thankful we’ve been able to partner with some awesome institutions that believe in the work. Twenty-five thousand [dollars] is not a lot to do what we’re doing, but it happens because of partnerships and innovative ways to create programming. We were excited to expand on that and make it more robust, because Palm Beach County is really hungry for it. We’ll have to table [expansion] for next season.”
At Delray Beach’s Arts Garage, the situation is different but no less troubling. While the performing and visual arts venue had anticipated the legislature would approve about 60 percent of its $150,000 request—or 5 percent of its total budget—it only granted $77,000. Then that, too, evaporated.
“I was shocked, my board was shocked,” says Marjorie Waldo, Arts Garage’s president and CEO. “[Love of the arts] seems to cross political lines, and how important the arts are to communities, and certainly how important tourism is to the State of Florida, so it was very surprising.”
Arts Garage scrambled, holding a call-toaction fundraiser shortly after the veto that raised more than $60,000. The volunteer board has also stepped up, Waldo adds, with two board members
LEFT: “MOVED: A CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY AND CULTURE THROUGH DANCE” 2024 BELOW: GALLERY SPACE AT ARTS GARAGE
sponsoring a show each this season. Several artists themselves solicited donations. Waldo notes that everyone’s goal is to prevent disruption to the venue’s planned schedule.
“We don’t want our community and the local tourist market to suffer by receiving [fewer] masterful performances because we have to cut back,” Waldo says. “You want the bulk to be spent on programming, not on administrative things. We are trying very hard to not have to cut those performance dollars.”
Since the veto, arts advocates throughout the state have worked to restore the grants. Representatives from the Florida Cultural Alliance have had at least one meeting with the governor’s staff, but organizations are urging their members and the public at large to contact the governor’s office and their state legislators directly with concerns.
“At times like this, you have to look at the silver lining,” says Lawrence. “The win is that we can strengthen our advocacy to enhance our relationships with elected officials to build their understanding of all the ways the arts are beneficial. We need to make sure there’s intent to fix this situation, but still celebrate all the positive things the arts do for our communities and our lives.” ‡
UP FRONT GIVING BACK
Striking a Chord
NAT KING COLE GENERATION HOPE GIVES STUDENTS THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO UNLOCK A LOVE OF MUSIC
Founded by legendary singer Nat King Cole’s twin daughters, Casey Cole-Ray and Timolin Cole-Augustus, Nat King Cole Generation Hope (NKCGH) aims to share the transformative power of music with underserved youth in Palm Beach County. Based in Boca Raton and established in 2008 in
BY STEPHANIE GATES
CASEY COLE-RAY AND TIMOLIN COLEAUGUSTUS (PICTURED LEFT) FOUNDED NAT KING COLE GENERATION HOPE IN HONOR OF THEIR LATE FATHER AND WITH THE MISSION TO SHARE MUSIC EDUCATION AND MORE WITH UNDERSERVED STUDENTS.
response to the dramatic decline of arts funding in schools, NKCGH exists to provide music education programs, mentors, resources, and scholarships. To date, the nonprofit organization has supported more than 71,500 students and donated more than 1,000 instruments to schools.
“The twins founded the program to fill the void created by so many budget cuts,” says Shanna St. John, NKCGH’s executive director. “They wanted to stand on the shoulders of their father and ‘play’ it forward to provide musical enrichment programs to children whose families and communities were underresourced.”
The belief that access to music is a right and not a privilege is a core tenet of NKCGH. Its Summer Strings Music Camp is its most prominent program, providing children with musical enrichment through partnerships with educators from the Palm Beach County School District and Lynn University in Boca Raton. The two-week program culminates in a concert at Lynn’s Wold Performing Arts Center.
In terms of impact, Project Encore! is a close runner-up. This program upcycles used instruments by collecting and donating them to underserved schools. Wondering what to do with that dusty violin in the attic or the piano in the corner of the living room? NKCGH makes it easy and will pick up old instruments directly from your home.
“Music is such a salve and a solution,” St. John says. “It is a pathway for a different life. These kids never dreamed this was possible. They become better people through music education, and it opens doors they never knew they could walk through.” natkingcole genhope.org, 561.213.8209 ‡
Riding High
A staple on the Wellington calendar, the Great Charity Challenge raises money for local nonprofits. Held at Wellington International every winter, the show jumping event sees teams of riders compete for their selected charities, with the goal of increasing donations and philanthropic exposure. Since its inception in 2009, the Great Charity Challenge has distributed $21.7 million to hundreds of Palm Beach County charities. Nat King Cole Generation Hope participated for the first time in 2024—and its equestrian team won first place and $100,000. The 2025 Great Charity Challenge will take place February 1. greatcharitychallenge. com, 561.793.5867
Tourism in the Palm Beaches
Walk With Me
The new Palm Beach County Black Cultural Heritage Trail initiative provides an insightful look at the role African Americans play in shaping
The Palm Beaches
BY BRIAN KNOWLES
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIEL FORTUNE
Working in partnership with historical and cultural organizations committed to highlighting Black history in Palm Beach County, local writer, researcher, and educator Brian Knowles dove deep into this topic and spoke with community leaders—all with the goal to create a practical guide to points of interest across the county that illuminates this history and the people behind it. Here, Knowles offers an introduction to the trail and reflects upon what the project has meant to him.
The phrase “Black history is American history” highlights the significant yet often overlooked contributions of African Americans to the United States. Traditional narratives emphasize Eurocentric perspectives, neglecting the rich and complex histories of African diasporic communities. To fully understand the foundations of our society, we must acknowledge and embrace all facets of our history, including all those who helped shape it. This is true at every level, from national to local.
Palm Beach County exemplifies this reality, as our community thrives on the vital contributions of people from various backgrounds whose stories deserve to be heard.
As a native of Palm Beach County, I initially overlooked the contributions African Americans made to my community—stories frequently omitted from history books and mainstream narratives. However, I was fortunate to gain some insight into these critical truths, primarily because my family has deep roots here dating back to the nineteenth century.
NOW KNOWN AS THE LAKE WORTH BEACH UNITY WALL, THIS BARRIER WAS ORIGINALLY CONSTRUCTED IN 1954 AS THE UNOFFICIAL BORDER OF THE OSBORNE COLORED ADDITION.
I recall my maternal grandmother, Pansy Harper, sharing childhood stories, including our family’s pioneering legacy. While her accounts were filled with joy and nostalgia, she often omitted aspects that were difficult to discuss. After her passing, our family’s history felt incomplete.
When I reached young adulthood, I discovered more about my great-great-grandmother, Mildred “Millie” Wilborn Gildersleeve, who raised my grandmother and was one of the region’s earliest midwives. Millie played a crucial role in caring for pioneering families of
CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: THE HISTORIC WEST PALM BEACH HOME OF CRACKER JOHNSON, A PROMINENT BLACK BUSINESSMAN OF THE EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY; PAYNE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL (AME) CHAPEL IN WEST PALM; ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN LAKE WORTH BEACH.
all backgrounds, helping them deliver healthy babies during a time of rigid segregation. Her legacy extends beyond Palm Beach County, as she was inducted into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame in 2019.
Discovering my connection to a pioneering legacy inspired me to delve deeper into my roots. Among my findings, I learned that, in 1927, my paternal great-grandfather, Richard
Knowles Sr., co-founded St. John’s Episcopal Church in Lake Worth Beach. I spent countless Sunday mornings there as a child, unaware of its profound historical significance. Located in what was known as the Osborne Colored Addition, the church served as one of the first schools for African American children in Lake Worth and is now a historical landmark. These revelations motivated me to embark on a personal mission: to promote a deeper understanding of history by embracing a more inclusive perspective that honors the invaluable contributions and experiences of African Americans.
I have dedicated my career as a historian,
educator, and advocate to elevating Black voices in history. Most recently, this work has involved collaborating with the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County and other organizations (including the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and the Boca Raton Historical Society) to develop the Palm Beach County Black Cultural Heritage Trail. This initiative seeks to redefine the area’s history by highlighting the vital contributions of African Americans. We gathered stories from diverse sources, focusing on narratives shared by community members. The trail, unfolding in multiple phases, seeks to spotlight significant sites across Palm Beach County.
The initial phase identifies locations still physically present and/or those with histori-
cal markers—approximately 31 throughout the county. These locations encompass significant sites in the Limestone Creek neighborhood of Jupiter, the Historic Northwest District of West Palm Beach, the Historic Osborne Colored Addition District of Lake Worth Beach, the West Settlers Historic District of Delray Beach, the Pearl City Neighborhood in Boca Raton, Belle Glade, and many other areas, offering an expanded account of our community’s history.
According to Debbye Raing, a retired educator and president of the Palm Beach County African Diaspora Historical & Cultural Society, “A Black Heritage Trail will
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correct inaccurate narratives, celebrate the struggle, resilience, and determination of persons of African descent, and create an understanding and appreciation of local history, traditions, and how connected groups evolved. It will be about lessons learned and the results applied toward shaping the future.” Her profound sentiments highlight the
THE TABERNACLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN WEST PALM BEACH; RIVERBEND PARK WAS THE SITE OF JESUP’S BATTLE, A SIGNIFICANT CONFLICT OF THE SECOND SEMINOLE WAR.
importance of conveying complete truths to address our past and build a better world for future generations.
Deepening our understanding of history enables us to better appreciate the value each of us has contributed to society. This understanding also empowers us to confront uncomfortable truths and address the darker aspects of our collective past, such as slavery, a poignant chapter in American history with connections to our area.
The most prolonged battle of resistance to enslavement was a series of military conflicts known as the Seminole Wars. These wars were ignited by the U.S. government’s attempts to forcibly remove the Seminole people from their lands in Florida and relocate them westward. However, the conflicts
were also deeply rooted in the resistance of Africans to enslavement. Many who escaped the bondages of slavery found refuge among the Seminoles. Jupiter’s Riverbend Park is the site of two significant battles from the Second Seminole War (1835-1842), marking the earliest recorded presence of African Americans in what would become Palm Beach County.
As African Americans established permanent settlements in the region, they faced systemic barriers but persevered by creating their own schools, churches, and businesses, as exemplified by the Historic Northwest District of West Palm Beach. “The historical Northwest is unique in that it was built exclusively by Black people,” says Annie Ruth Nelson, president of the African American Research Library & Cultural Center of Palm
Beach County (AARLC) and a native of the community. “Here we found self-determination and could uphold our own values without significant outside influence.”
The Northwest District is home to key sites, including Roosevelt Junior-Senior High School, formerly known as Industrial High School and regarded as Palm Beach County’s first African American high school; Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, which was instrumental in founding the county’s first public school for African American children; and the Sunset Lounge, a nationally recognized venue known as the “Cotton Club of the South,” where legends like Duke Ellington and Count Basie performed.
Historian and applied cultural anthropologist Alisha Winn, PhD, describes the Sunset
IN WEST PALM BEACH’S HISTORIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT, HEART & SOUL PARK PAYS HOMAGE TO THE MUSICAL HISTORY OF THE SUNSET LOUNGE. THE PARK INCLUDES A SCULPTURE
BY NEKISHA DURRETT TITLED GENIUS LOCI (RIGHT).
Lounge as “a pillar of the neighborhood, illustrating how the people resisted oppression through the joy they found in their culture.” This vibrant community exemplified the resilience and agency of African Americans in the face of racial segregation. “Despite being segregated, the people of this community contributed significantly to the city’s success as physicians, midwives, attorneys, and educators,” Winn adds.
Enclaves like the Historic Northwest are scattered throughout the region. Pearl City, a neighborhood in Boca Raton, also symbolized a sense of pride and self-sufficiency. “The community pooled their resources, providing everything we needed,” says Pearl City resident Marie Hester. “We had a school, grocery store, gas station, and juke joint, but our church was
INSET AND BELOW RIGHT: ESTABLISHED IN 1918, THE MACEDONIA AME CHURCH IN PEARL CITY IS THE OLDEST CHURCH IN BOCA RATON. LEFT: THE SPADY CULTURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM EXISTS TO DISCOVER, COLLECT, AND SHARE THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF FLORIDA.
the cornerstone of the neighborhood.”
In 1915, Hester’s grandfather, Will Demery, became one of the first residents of Pearl City when he purchased a parcel of land for $50. Most of these residents migrated from either the Bahamas or Southern states like Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina. Their aim was to diminish the substantial distance—approximately 5 miles—that workers on local farms had to cover when commuting from neighboring Deerfield. (In fact, the naming of Pearl City is likely associated with the Hawaiian Pearl pineapple, given its location on the site of a former pineapple packing shed.)
Many Black-led organizations have led initiatives to preserve these stories. The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, located in the heart of the West Settlers Historic District of Delray
Beach, is the only museum in the county dedicated to Black history and culture. Established in 2001, it operates from two historic African American homes, including the former residence of educator Solomon D. Spady. It focuses on collecting and sharing Florida’s African American history through exhibits, youth programs, events, and trolley tours.
“The heart and soul of every community is its history,” says Charlene Farrington, the museum’s executive director and the daughter of founder Vera Farrington. “Understanding an area’s history means embracing its trials and triumphs, fostering a deeper love for it. When people love their community, they fight for it. Historical sites embody the people, places, and events that make a region unique and must be preserved at all costs.” ‡
The Palm Beach County Black Cultural Heritage Trail is a vital initiative aimed at preserving our diverse history and educating the public about the African American community in the region. This trail provides a platform to showcase the central role of this community in Palm Beach County’s historical narrative. The Cultural Council is leading the marketing efforts to residents and cultural tourists, with the hope that by exploring these stories, participants gain insights into a neglected aspect of history. Engaging with this trail creates an understanding of our shared human experience, promoting interconnectedness and mutual appreciation. To learn more, visit palmbeachculture.com/BCHT.
TOP RIGHT AND CENTER: LOCATED ON THE SITE OF DELRAY’S SCHOOL FOR BLACK CHILDREN CIRCA 1895, THE B.F. JAMES & FRANCES JANE BRIGHT MINIPARK WAS NAMED FOR THE SCHOOL’S FIRST EDUCATORS. ABOVE: THIS PORTION OF THE LAKE WORTH BEACH UNITY WALL DEPICTS SAMUEL AND FANNIE JAMES, WHO SETTLED IN THE REGION IN 1885.
of WELLNESS The ART
Part of the appeal of museums and cultural destinations is the sense of well-being they provide and the wonder they inspire. In Palm Beach County, many organizations are doubling down on the positive impacts the arts have on emotional, physical, and mental health by providing a plethora of programming centered around mindfulness, exercise, science, accessibility, and more. In the following pages, we spotlight some wellness-centric activities you can try now and share insight into their benefits.
BY SKYE SHERMAN
Mounts Botanical Garden «
It’s hard not to feel inspired when exploring the 20-acre Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach; luckily, you can channel that into painting if you take a watercolor class with local artist and photographer Carl Stoveland. Mounts offers adult watercolor classes for novices and experienced painters alike. Time is split between demos by Stoveland and supervised painting. During the beginners’ class, students start with the basics and learn a new technique
each week, over time creating simple paintings and progressing one’s skills.
While you can always drop in, signing up for a weekly painting class is the best way to reap the benefits of this calming hobby. Watercolor classes are a way to combine an interest in art and nature, relax, express yourself creatively, and produce beautiful pieces of art you can feel proud of. If you sign up, equip yourself with a basic set of pencils, pens, paints, sketchpad,
MOMENTS OF ZEN ABOUND AT MOUNTS BOTANICAL GARDEN’S HERB GARDEN OF WELL-BEING (INSET) AND GARDEN OF TRANQUILITY (BELOW).
watercolor pad, or journal plus a way to take photos (like a cell phone or tablet).
Beyond this painting class, visitors can return to the Mounts again and again for unique wellness offerings, from tai chi to holistic healing workshops. The latter includes heart-opening cacao ceremonies, full-moon release ceremonies, and forest bathing. Plus, any visit to the Mounts should include stops in the restorative Garden of Tranquility and informative Herb Garden of Well-Being. mounts.org, 561.233.1757
STRETCH AND RELEASE «
Get your yoga on at these cultural destinations
•Every Monday evening, yogis gather with local yoga studio owner Mary Veal on the ground-level deck of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum to participate in a serene twilight yoga session. The class costs $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers, is open to all levels, and requires only a yoga mat and a flashlight. jupiterlighthouse. org, 561.747.8380
•Manatee Lagoon in West Palm Beach hosts Mindful Moments adult yoga every Tuesday and Thursday evening (5:45 p.m.) and Saturday morning (8 a.m.). These hour-long classes cost $5 to attend and take place outside, adjacent to the Lake Worth Lagoon. visitmanatee lagoon.com, 561.626.2833
•The Boca Raton Museum of Art presents Yoga at the Museum on one Sunday every month at 9:30 a.m. Leslie Glickman of Yoga Journey Studio leads a gentle Vinyasa class among the museum’s inspirational works. Tickets
are $15 for members and $30 for nonmembers and include admission to the museum. Upcoming dates are January 12, February 19, March 16, April 6, May 18, and June 8. bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500
Cox Science Center and Aquarium
Individuals with physical or mental differences are not excluded from the many wonderful arts and wellness offerings at local institutions. The Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach boasts special programs for those with sensory processing challenges and for seniors.
On the first Saturday of each month, the organization hosts Sensory Saturdays, a program designed for families affected by autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing or cognitive challenges, and other guests
requiring assistance for disabilities. On these days, the center opens for special exploration hours from 9 to 10 a.m., allowing visitors to experience the exhibits before the doors open to the general public. The center also limits stimulation via softened general lighting, decreased noise level, and limited visual stimulation on interactive exhibits, wherever possible.
On the second Wednesday of every month from 2 to 5 p.m., guests 60 and older can enjoy Silver Science Days, during
THE COX SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM OFFERS NUMEROUS HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND EXHIBITS. ITS SENSORY SATURDAYS PROGRAM AIMS TO MAKE THE FACILITY EVEN FRIENDLIER TO GUESTS WITH SENSORY-PROCESSING CHALLENGES.
which they can learn from guest presenters on various topics, view a planetarium show, and interact with dozens of educational exhibits. Participants in both Silver Science Days and Sensory Saturdays are privy to discounted admission and other perks. coxsciencecenter.org, 561.832.1988
COURTESY
«Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Meditative walks at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach are a favorite pastime among locals, but participating in a sado tea ceremony, which takes place in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House, will further deepen visitors’ appreciation for this cultural gem.
A word meaning “the way of tea,” sado is the term for Japan’s traditional and highly ritualized tea ceremony, or a way of serving and drinking green matcha tea that involves a host and guests. The practice, with its series of very precise movements, is considered a moving meditation and can be beneficial to mental and emotional health when used as a way to slow down in today’s frenetic world.
During the Morikami’s guided sado workshops, guests are asked to sit on the floor of the tatami room in the seiza position (with knees bent and folded beneath the thighs) to fully appreciate the aesthetics and traditions of the ceremony. Those who take the workshop learn how to participate as a guest as well as the appropriate way to prepare and serve a bowl of tea. If you go, make sure to wear white socks and long
pants or a long skirt.
In addition to Japanese tea ceremonies, the Morikami offers a wide variety of workshops, classes, and experiences, including calligraphy, gift presentation, ramen spoon carving, kintsugi (mending broken pottery with gold), and shibori indigo dyeing. It also hosts a therapeutic garden walking program called the Stroll for Well-Being, with multiweek sessions taking place in the fall and winter. Advance registration is required. morikami.org, 561.495.0233
HONORING AMERICA’S HEROES
West Palm Beach’s Armory Art Center is servicing one of society’s most underserved demographics—veterans—through its BraveHeArts program. Working with the VA of West Palm Beach and Mission United, the Armory provides veterans with both group art therapy classes and individual opportunities in a wide range of media, from pottery to creative writing, explains CEO Jill Brown. Through visual arts and the power of creative expression, veterans are encouraged to be present, learn new skills or rediscover strengths, improve dexterity, and experience further rehabilitation. The program’s aim is to instill a sense of accomplishment in each veteran, supporting their mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. “It’s an honor to be part of a program that helps individuals through the healing and visual arts,” adds Brown. armoryart.org, 561.832.1776
THE MORIKAMI’S SADO TEA CEREMONY CLASS IS OFFERED TWICE MONTHLY AND GEARED TOWARD BEGINNERS.
COURTESY OF THE MORIKAMI MUSEUM AND JAPANESE GARDENS
Science Meets Music «
In addition to beautiful surrounds and a thriving arts scene, The Palm Beaches are home to an impressive science sector—to include the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) in Jupiter. And for more than a decade, MPFI has presented its breakthrough research with a serving of classical music.
The organization’s Science Meets Music series celebrates the similarities between
science and music, two fields that require ingenuity and dedication in spades. At evening concerts held at The Benjamin Upper School in Palm Beach Gardens, leading
SPEAKERS
neuroscientists share their discoveries in between world-class musical performances. Previous speakers have explored topics such as how memories are powered, the future of mental wellness with new technology, and new insights into Alzheimer’s disease causes and therapies.
The dates for the 2025 series are January 29, February 19, and March 19. Interested in a previous topic? MPFI has a robust back catalogue of its presentations on YouTube. mpfi.org, 561.972.9000
AT THE SCIENCE MEETS MUSIC SERIES HAVE INCLUDED DR. DANIELA SAMMLER (ABOVE), WHO DISCUSSED HOW THE BRAIN PLAYS MUSIC, AND DR. PATRICK CRAMER (TOP CENTER), WHO SHARED INSIGHT INTO HOW MRNA IS MADE.
PAVING THE WAY
Walking has a host of health benefits, both physical and mental. Here’s a roundup of the county’s best places to go for a stroll.
• Palm Beach’s Lake Trail stretches more than 5 miles along the Intracoastal Waterway (from near The Society of the Four Arts to just north of the Sailfish Club), but walking, biking, or blading any section is scenic and refreshing. Park near the Four Arts’ King Library and walk north to the massive kapok tree at the Royal Poinciana Chapel to experience the trail’s most popular portion.
• Located at Wellington’s Village Park Athletic Complex, Peaceful Waters Sanctuary is a 30-acre wetlands park with 1,500 feet of elevated boardwalks and a mile of walking trails. Best of all, you can enjoy bird-watching and read various displays with information about native wildlife as you go.
• Part of the Great Florida Bird and Wildlife Trail, Frenchman’s Forest in Palm Beach Gardens is a natural area spanning 172 acres, every portion of which provides habitat for at least one rare or endangered animal or plant species— more than 500 animal and 200 plant species call this spot home. Walk the paved or sandy paths and see if you can spy a great horned owl, red-bellied woodpecker, gopher tortoise, or manatee.
• Open to cyclists and pedestrians, West Palm Beach’s new Clear Lake Trail runs 1.5 miles along the western border of Clear Lake between Okeechobee and Palm Beach Lakes boulevards. Highlights of the paved path include a 700-foot boardwalk on the lake’s southern shore and 148 newly planted trees, including live oaks, wild tamarind, mahogany, gumbo limbo, and more.
DOCTOR’S ORDERS
The correlation between pursuing cultural and mindful pastimes and improved well-being is well-documented. Here, Dr. Natalie Rosenzweig, founder of Above Down Chiropractic in West Palm Beach, discusses the mental and physical health benefits of engaging with the arts. abovedownchiro.com, 561.867.3225
A&C: What does it mean for the nervous system to be imbalanced and what are some ways to bring it back into alignment?
Rosenzweig: We have two primary modes of our autonomic nervous system: sympathetic, or “fight, flight, freeze,” and parasympathetic, or “rest, heal, digest.” When our brains are chronically faced with stressful, mentally strenuous scenarios, we can get stuck in fight-or-flight. Our bodies cannot thrive in this state. To create more ease in our nervous system, we can seek support from a professional and expose ourselves to environments that support a calm state of mind. Being in nature, creating, engaging in the arts, and play (even as an adult!) are all amazing activities to restore the nervous system to balance.
Why is regulating the nervous system so important?
The nervous system is the primary operating system of the body. It directs and coordinates every vital system within us, allowing us to adapt to stress and heal. When our nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight, the body actually starts to break down and lose optimal function. Our emotional state suffers as well. When we can help our nervous system be more at ease, we not only help our body heal and function optimally, we actually create better relationships with those around us. It can have a positive ripple effect on our families and communities.
How do healthy regulation practices lead to better health outcomes?
Much like exercise and meditation, when you engage in the arts and creative activities, you enter what I like to call the “flow state.” This is where your mind gets to just be rather than do. By allowing yourself to be present, enjoy beauty, and detach from rigid structures, deadlines, and problem-solving, you access the parasympathetic nervous system. This is where healing happens within your body.
CHRISTINA CERNIK
Sewn
WITH LOVE
A folk art inextricable from touch, quilting is a marriage of the practical and the fantastical, wherein exquisite canvases double as tactile protection. For nearly 40 years, the Palm Beach County Quilters’ Guild has made meaningful work among friends and sought to share the craft with younger generations. A&C caught up with guild members to discuss the origins of their organization, their relationship with the South Florida Fair, and the past, present, and future of this ancient art form.
BY NILA DO SIMON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JERRY RABINOWITZ
Shot on location at Yesteryear Village, West Palm Beach
In between the stitches of the handsewn white quilt that Daryl Logullo received for his 1993 wedding lies more than just fabric, batting, and thread. Among the delicate florals—daffodils that symbolize new beginnings, tulips for happiness, and lilies for prosperity—is an intangible component: his mother’s love.
Barbara Logullo estimates the counterpane quilt took more than half a year to complete. The countless hours of sewing by hand, though, were well worth it to Logullo, and the quilt has grown especially meaningful in the wake of Daryl’s unexpected death 11 years ago. “It just expresses what I do and how I feel about my son and his wife, and about them getting married,” Logullo says of the wedding quilt. “It’s nice to talk about him, and I’m glad that quilting has given me the opportunity to do so.”
In 1985, Logullo and another quilter spearheaded an effort to bring together a patchwork of local artists and form the Palm Beach County Quilters’ Guild. The group adopted bylaws and created a forum to share their work and ideas. That same year, the guild assembled its first quilt in honor of the South Florida Fair and mounted its first exhibition at the fair—a handful of quilts in a small corner. Since then, the space has expanded to include about a dozen quilts hanging high for all to see. They will be on display again at this year’s fair from January 17 to February 2.
THE PALM BEACH COUNTY QUILTERS’ GUILD CREATES A CUSTOM QUILT FOR EVERY SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR, FEATURING DESIGNS INSPIRED BY THAT YEAR’S THEME. IN THE MONTHS LEADING UP TO THE FAIR, THE GUILD PUTS OUT A CALL FOR SQUARES AND INCORPORATES THE WINNING DESIGNS ONTO THE QUILT.
Quilting was a part of ancient cultures all around the world, including China, Egypt, North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Its origins are practical: quilts provided warmth and served as soft padding for warriors’ armor. Over the centuries, quilting evolved into an art form that meshed creativity, technique, mathematics—all stitched together to give an otherwise flat blanket dimension and life. During the Civil War, quilt sales even raised money for the war effort and soldiers used them as blankets in the field. They also served as a means of communication, with some quilts containing hidden messages and codes for people fleeing via the Underground Railroad.
For many, quilting conjures the idea of grandparents’ comforters and a patchwork of fabrics sewn together, but today’s art-
ists have taken that motif to new heights. Trained to work by hand or on large quilting machines worth thousands of dollars, modern quilters create patterns from seemingly disparate blocks, using sashing, binding, setting squares, and a border to finish the top layer. Add to it a pair of bottom layers and decorative quilting stitches—oftentimes in intricate diamonds or artistic patterns— and elite artists can make masterpieces. Today’s quilters gather in online communities, digital descendants of groups like the Palm Beach County Quilters’ Guild, and many increasingly focus on sustainable quilting, including using organic fabrics, reducing waste, and upcycling quilting materials.
A longtime aficionado of “fiber arts,” such as sewing, Logullo came to quilting in her mid-30s after taking a quilting class in Lake
THIS SELECTION OF SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR QUILTS SPANS NEARLY 40 YEARS. ON THE BACK OF EACH QUILT IS A BLOCK DETAILING THE QUILTERS WHO CONTRIBUTED A SQUARE (BOTTOM RIGHT).
Park with a friend. She has since devoted more than four decades to the craft. “It was a six-week class, and after six weeks she quit and I just kept on going,” says Logullo, who now resides in Hobe Sound. Logullo says she quilted about 100 quilts per year at her peak, each one a different experience from the last. “I see them as a form of creative expression,” she adds.
Over the years, Logullo has seen the Palm Beach County Quilters’ Guild grow and evolve: about 30 people attended the first meeting, though today the group boasts nearly 100 members. Guild quilters show off their latest creations at monthly “sew and tell” sessions, during which they inspire their peers with their artistry and share problemsolving tips. Logullo, for instance, once won a stack of fabric pieces at a quilting raffle. The fabrics came in shades of brown, orange, and yellow that Logullo quips she “wasn’t crazy about.” At first, she had no idea what to do with the dreary colors or how to arrange the blocks in an aesthetically pleasing way. Forced to think creatively, Logullo persevered and built a top quilt of beautiful fall hues arranged in a diamond pattern that awed her fellow guild members.
While most of the group’s members have been women, men have occasionally taken part, including one who volunteered to catalog the organization’s library of books. Young people are also encouraged to join and carry on the legacy. After all, as Logullo says, quilting is for “anyone who loves working with their hands or loves sewing or loves to be creative to make beautiful things.”
Comprised of mostly grandparents and retirees whose upbringing included home
ec classes, the guild has introduced initiatives to appeal to Gen Z and younger individuals. That includes a quilting competition (open to those as young as first-graders) at the annual South Florida Fair, where guild president Lorie Stinson is the exhibits and special events manager. Shifting from traditional ideas of quilts as functional works to artistic statements worthy of being shown at the Pérez Art Museum Miami and Art Basel Miami Beach—like contemporary artist Bisa Butler’s pieces have been—Stinson, a grandmother, recognizes that today’s young quilters have an opportunity rarely afforded to their predecessors. “I’d like to get some younger folks in there, so these ladies can show them what can be done,” Stinson says of the guild members.
This year’s fair will also carry on the group’s “Crayon Quilt” tradition. Attendees and their children are encouraged to color a block of fabric at the fair. The guild will later use those blocks to create a quilt that will be donated to a child in need. It’s one of many guild community outreach projects that the volunteer quilters find deeply meaningful. The organization has donated quilts to indigent families, hospitalized children, veterans, and seniors in assisted living and memory care facilities.
“My personal belief is that every quilt has the right and potential to land on someone’s lap or shoulder,” says Vivian Bringslimark, the guild’s community outreach program leader. “Wrapped in love and created by the guild.” ‡
SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR QUILTS: (ABOVE) #30 LAS VEGAS; (RIGHT) #26 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; (TOP RIGHT, FROM FRONT) #6 TROPICAL HOMES, #33 MAGICAL PARADES, #39 DIVE INTO THE FUN.
FACES OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY QUILTERS’ GUILD
BARBARA LOGULLO, Cofounder
How do people react when they are gifted one of your quilts?
It’s a great feeling. It’s like you’ve been able to give the fabric life, and it’s not a flat thing anymore.
What advice do you have for emerging quilters?
Just jump in and do it. Take a class, join a guild, or look online at videos. With a guild, you have contact with other people, so you can get inspiration from them or give inspiration to them.
LORIE STINSON, President
What do you love about quilting?
I love putting the fabrics and colors together. It’s not the same as sewing clothes: When you put a pair of shorts together, they are all the same color. With
quilting, you have strips, the blocks and triangles, and something beautiful comes out of it.
What are some memorable quilts you’ve made?
My grandsons’ baseball quilts made out of pieces of their jerseys. They are so proud to show their friends. They say, “My grandmother did this for me.”
VIVIAN BRINGSLIMARK, Community Outreach Program Leader
Why do you quilt?
I love to see a quilt come to fruition. Fabric speaks to me. When I look at it, I know what I want to make out of it.
What’s your quilting style?
I would say I’m a traditionalist with an ability to mix old and new fabrics. I really enjoy breathing new life into pieces.
VIVIAN BRINGSLIMARK
LORIE STINSON
BARBARA LOGULLO
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Will You Be My
Celebrate the month of love with 14-plus ideas for unique dates across The Palm Beaches
BY MARY MURRAY
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
The Wick, Boca Raton
To February 16
This jukebox musical tells the tale of legendary singer Carole King, whose meteoric career took off in the 1970s with such hits as Will You Love Me Tomorrow and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman. Round out the romance by dining at the on-site Tavern at The Wick. thewick.org, 561.995.2333
Orchid Weekend
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach
February 1-2
If your significant other has a green thumb, then treat them to this charming flower show. Each day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Morikami will be decked out with orchids of all varieties and welcome vendors, suppliers, and knowledgeable enthusiasts. morikami.org, 561.495.0233
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: ORCHID WEEKEND AT THE MORIKAMI MUSEUM AND JAPANESE GARDENS; SOUTH FLORIDA GARLIC FEST; ART AFTER DARK AT THE NORTON MUSEUM OF ART; PALM BEACH OPERA WILL STAGE ROMÉO ET JULIETTE AT THE KRAVIS CENTER.
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CLOCKWISE FROM BELOW/LEFT: SPECTATE AND DINE AT THE DELRAY BEACH OPEN; DURING ORCHID WEEKEND, TAKE A MOMENT TO STROLL THROUGH THE MORIKAMI’S GARDENS; DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AT ART AFTER DARK; SHOP FOR UNIQUE SPICES AND INGREDIENTS AT THE WEST PALM BEACH GREENMARKET.
South Florida Garlic Fest
Village of Wellington Town Center
February 1-2
While garlic breath is normally a romantic deterrent, the fun factor at this annual festival cannot be beat. Foodies will love the Gourmet Alley showcase of garlicy dishes, while live music fans will appreciate headliners such as Seranation, The Heavy Pets, and Andrew Morris Band. garlicfestfl.com, 561.279.0907
West Palm Beach GreenMarket Shop and Cook
West Palm Beach Waterfront
February 1, 8, 15, and 22
Prepare your own Chopped challenge for your Valentine. Start by spending your morning at the West Palm Beach GreenMarket—widely regarded as one of the best farmers markets in the country—and curating a haul of ingredients for them to cook with that night. With more than 130 vendors to choose from, you will both enjoy the thrill of the hunt. wpb.org, 561.822.1515
Art After Dark
Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach
February 7, 14, 21, and 28
All things art come alive at this weekly community event that includes docent-led tours, art workshops, and live music, dance, and
every
During
After Dark, the Norton is open until 10 p.m., and The Restaurant at the Norton is open for dinner and drinks. norton.org, 561.832.5196
Delray Beach Open
Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center
February 7-16
Sporty beaus and boos will appreciate an outing to this annual series that includes much more than matches— though there are plenty of those! Foodcentric offerings include Burgers, Bourbon, and Brew (February 12), Tacos, Tequila, and Tennis (February 13), and the Grand Tasting Event (February 11). New this year is Valentines and Volleys: A Taste of Italy slated for February 14. delraybeachopen.com
spoken word performances. Jazz is on the docket
first Friday, too.
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Jazz in the Gardens:
Melina Soochan
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach
February 9
Ready for a little afternoon delight? Then head to Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens February 9 (or January 12 or March 9) for a daytime concert as part of the Jazz in the Gardens series. The February concert features Canadian songstress Melina Soochan. ansg.org, 561.832.5328
Amore! Starring
Anthony Nunziata
The Island Theatre, Maltz Jupiter Theatre
February 14
Known for his romantic repertoire, Anthony Nunziata will help you woo your love in terrific tenor fashion. The setlist for the evening will include Can’t Help Falling in Love, O Sole Mio, and more. Plus, a 5 p.m. curtain leaves you plenty of time for a waterfront dinner afterward. jupitertheatre.org, 561.575.2223
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Paris
Blues
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: MELINA SOOCHAN WILL PERFORM AT ANN NORTON SCULPTURE GARDENS; ENJOY A COUPLES’ TEA SERVICE AT THE FLAGLER MUSEUM; CATCH ANTHONY NUNZIATA IN CONCERT AT THE MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE; ATTEND A SCREENING OF PARIS BLUES AT THE KRAVIS CENTER.
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach
February 14
Please the cinephile in your life with tickets to Paris Blues, which is screening as part of the Kravis Center’s African American Film Festival. Released in 1961 and directed by Martin Ritt, the film stars Sidney Poitier and Paul Newman as jazz-playing expatriates who find love with American tourists in the City of Light. kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Valentine’s Day at Whitehall Flagler Museum, Palm Beach
February 14-16
Commemorate the holiday by traveling back in time to the Gilded Age with an authentic tea service at the Flagler Museum. Guests will savor gourmet tea sandwiches, scones, desserts, and a Whitehall Special Blend tea—with everything served on exclusive Whitehall Collection china, of course. This
CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: BOOKEND YOUR TEA BY TOURING THE FLAGLER MUSEUM; LEE RITTER AND TRISTEN HOOKS IN AS YOU LIKE IT; DISCOVER SECRETS BEHIND THE KISS AT THE FOUR ARTS.
popular offering often sells out and pre-purchase is required. flagler museum.us, 561.655.2833
Klimt and The Kiss
The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach
February 15
Learn more about one of the art
world’s most famous pecks—that of The Kiss by Austrian painter Gustav Klimt—in this “Exhibition on Screen” event at The Society of the Four Arts’ Gubelmann Auditorium. The documentary focuses on the life of the artist as well as the practical and symbolic details of the circa-1908 painting. fourarts.org, 561.655.7226
Get a jump-start on Valentine’s festivities by attending a performance of Palm Beach Opera’s production of Roméo et Juliette at the Kravis Center January 24-26. Featuring music by Charles Gounod, the opera tells this most famous of Shakesperean tales—in French with English subtitles. pbopera.org, 561.833.7888
Then, from January 30 to February 2, the Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival will mount As You Like It at the Commons Park Amphitheater in Royal Palm Beach. This comedy centers around Rosalind, who, together with her cousin Celia, escapes her uncle’s court to find freedom and love in the Forest of Arden. pbshakespeare.org, 561.762.8552
ArtiGras
Gardens North County District
Park, Palm Beach Gardens
February 15-16
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GET OUT AND SAVOR THE BEAUTIFUL FEBRUARY WEATHER AT THE LAKE WORTH BEACH STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL (LEFT) OR ARTIGRAS (TOP LEFT, TOP RIGHT, AND BELOW).
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Receiving gifts is one of the five love languages—and there’s no better place to pick out a creative present than at ArtiGras, a 40-year-strong fine arts festival packed with compelling works and collectables. The twoday event also includes live entertainment, artist demonstrations, activities for kids, and more. artigras.org, 561.746.7111
Twilight Tribute Concert
Old School Square, Delray
Beach
February 20
If New Wave bands provided the soundtrack to your love story, then get your tickets now to Old School Square’s Twilight Tribute
Concert featuring cover bands First Wave and LoveSong. The former will perform alternative music from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s, while the latter will cover the hits of The Cure, Duran Duran, and David Bowie. delrayold schoolsquare.com, 561.243.1077
Lake Worth Beach Street
Painting Festival
Downtown Lake Worth Beach
February 22-23
Stroll the streets of downtown Lake Worth Beach hand in hand while large-scale artworks come to life before your eyes. Talented area artists are the Picassos behind these chalk masterpieces, which captivate passersby as they soak in the live music and vibrant scene and sample bites from local vendors. spf.lakeworthbeachfl.gov
BOTH ALFRESCO EVENTS ARE A CELEBRATION OF LOCAL ARTISTS, COMPLETE WITH A VARIETY OF FOOD VENDORS, LIVE MUSIC, ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS, AND PLENTY OF PEOPLE WATCHING.
Keep it Classic
IS YOUR PARAMOUR A CLASSICAL MUSIC FAN? YOU’RE IN LUCK! THERE ARE MANY CONCERTS TO ATTEND THIS MONTH, INCLUDING:
• Flagler Museum Music Series, Palm Beach. February 4: Borromeo String Quartet; February 11: Jupiter String Quartet; February 18: Valencia Baryton Project; February 25: Trio Karénine; March 4: Elissa Lee Koljonen with Sheng-Yuan Kaun. flaglermuseum.us, 561.655.2833
• The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach. February 5: Spanish Journey with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center; February 12: Dover Quartet; February 23: pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet plays Ravel; February 26: Viano Quartet. fourarts.org, 561.655.7226
• Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach, Church of Bethesda-bythe-Sea, Palm Beach. February 6: Vocal Splendor, an Evening with Nicholas Phan; February 19: Perspectives, the Escher Quartet. cmspb.org, 561.379.6773
• Palm Beach Symphony with violinist Gil Shaham, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, February 6. Program: Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61; Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Titan palmbeachsymphony. org, 561.655.2657
• The Symphonia Concert III, St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, Boca Raton, February 9. Program: Kodaly’s Dances of Galanta; Zwilich’s Bassoon Concerto; Mozart’s Symphony No. 38, Prague thesymphonia.org, 561.376.3848
NATIONAL PREMIERE
THROUGH MARCH 30, 2025
JANUARY 31 – MARCH 29, 2025
Generously sponsored by:
Experience the largest collection of Spanish Baroque art in the United States, featuring 57 priceless masterpieces by some of the greatest artists in history.
On the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of Boca Raton, the Cultural Council will present both historical images of the city and contemporary works by Palm Beach County artists who pay homage to the themes of architecture, culture, and the city’s residents while also looking to the future as the famous resort destination continues to evolve.
Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. Building | Main Gallery 601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460
Tuesday – Saturday, 12 – 5 p.m.
Free and open to the public palmbeachculture.com/exhibitions
Ralph Papa, Tower at Mizner Park (detail)
MIZNER PARK - DOWNTOWN BOCA RATON - FL bocamuseum.org
This exhibition was organized by The Hispanic Society Museum & Library with support from The Museum Box. This exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.
FIRST STRING «
Like many young professionals in recent years, Arnaud Sussmann has found a new home in The Palm Beaches. Serving as the artistic director of the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach (CMSPB) since 2019, Sussmann relocated from New York to Boca Raton with his family in June 2023. And while the French-born violinist has performed all over the world, he says that the Palm Beach community has been a wonderful addition to his musical life.
Though many of the gifts he has found here are intangible, there is one that is quite tactile: the 1731 Stradivarius violin he plays in his performances with CMSPB. The violin—a gift from a South Florida couple who choose to remain anonymous—is not only indicative of the largesse of this community, but it is an example of how many professional musicians find themselves in possession of such extraordinary instruments.
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associated with Stradivarius. It is a full-spectrum instrument.”
“It is a dream of any musician to be able to play one of these legendary instruments, but they are so out of range when it comes to cost,” says Sussmann, who explains that philanthropic individuals or organizations often sponsor the purchase of an instrument and then loan it out. Sussmann notes that his Stradivarius has “a very deep, dark sonority but also very much the brilliance that is
Classical musical enthusiasts can see the instrument in person when Sussmann performs as part of the “Wit and Whimsy: Trios of Mozart and Françaix” concert April 3 at the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach. Additional CMSPB concerts are slated for January 9 and 22, February 6 and 19, March 6, and April 24 at either the Norton Museum or the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea on Palm Beach. cmspb.org, 561.379.6773 —Mary Murray
ARNAUD SUSSMANN, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF THE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH, PERFORMS ON A CIRCA-1731 STRADIVARIUS VIOLIN.
EXHIBITS
Slim Aarons: Gold Coast
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, to Jan. 26, ansg.org, 561.832.5328
Nature’s Palette: Art Inspired by the Earth Cornell Art Museum, Old School Square, Delray Beach, to Feb. 2, delrayoldschoolsquare.com/ cornell, 561.654.2220
Time Flows Like Water: Works by Masumi Sakagami
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, to Feb. 16, morikami.org, 561.495.0233
Julie Evans: Eating Sunshine
Boca Raton Museum of Art, to Feb. 23, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500
Hot Glass
Cornell Art Museum, Old School Square, Delray Beach, to March 2, delrayoldschoolsquare.com/ cornell, 561.654.2220
All Roads Lead to Palm Beach: Tracing the Provenance of Historic Architectural Elements
Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, to March 7, palmbeachpreservation.org, 561.832.0731
Strike Fast, Dance Lightly: Artists on Boxing Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to March 9, norton.org, 561.832.5196
Certain Silence: Fabiola Menchelli Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to March 23, norton.org, 561.832.5196
Félix de la Concha
Boca Raton Museum of Art, to March 30, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500
The Four Arts Celebrates Gil Maurer
The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, to March 30, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226
Splendor & Passion: Baroque Spain & its Empire
Boca Raton Museum of Art, to March 30, bocamuseum.org, 561.392.2500
Akira: Architecture of Neo-Tokyo
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, to April 6, morikami.org, 561.495.0233
Sorolla and the Sea
Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to April 13, norton.org, 561.832.5196
JANUARY 16 TO MARCH 11 AND HELGA JENSEN-RUOPP (ABOVE) AT THE TENNIS & PICKLEBALL CENTER FEBRUARY 17 TO MAY 14.
Dino Safari: A Walk-Thru Adventure
Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, to April 27, coxsciencecenter.org, 561.832.1988
Ribbit the Exhibit II
Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, to May 25, mounts.org, 561.233.1757
Boca Raton 1925-2025: Addison
Mizner’s Legacy
Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, to May 30, bocahistory.org, 561.395.6766
Wish You Were Here: Tourism in the Palm Beaches
Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, West Palm Beach, to June 28, pbchistory.org, 561.832.4164
Surroundings: Video Encounters of Nature
Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, to June 29, norton.org, 561.832.5196
Jane Manus: Old Friends
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, to June 30, ansg.org, 561.832.5328
Portrait of Ozie Franklin Youngblood
Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Delray Beach, through Oct., spadymuseum.com, 561.279.8883
IN PALM BEACH GARDENS, VIEW WORKS BY LAURA STEINHAUER (LEFT) AT SANDHILL CRANE GOLF CLUBHOUSE
Annual Instructor, Student, and Resident Exhibition and Art Sale
Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, Jan. 13 to March 7, armoryart.org, 561.832.1776
Laura Steinhauer: Birds of a Feather Sandhill Crane Golf Clubhouse, Palm Beach Gardens, Jan. 16 to March 11, pbgrec.com/ gardensart, 561.630.1116
South Florida Cultural Consortium: Mangroves to Masterpieces
Schmidt Center Gallery, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Jan. 16 to March 12, fau.edu/galleries, 561.297.2661
Tyler K. Smith: Brainz ‘N Boltz
Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta, Jan. 16 to Feb. 22, lighthousearts.org, 561.746.3101
Dreamland: The Intriguing World of the Subconscious
Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Jan. 17 to May 17, norton.org, 561.832.5196
Judy Horowitz: The Painting Always Tells a Story, You Just Have to Ask Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, Jan. 17 to Feb. 22, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901
The Ethereal Worlds of Maxfield Parrish Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, Jan. 21 to April 20, flaglermuseum.us, 561.655.2833
Memories of Boca Raton Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, Jan. 24 to March 29, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901
Black History Month Celebration: The Highwaymen City Hall Lobby, Palm Beach Gardens, Jan. 27 to March 13, pbgrec.com/gardensart, 561.630.1116
Living with Art and Design: A Collaborative Presentation by Robert Stilin and Gavlak Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, Jan. 29 to March 16, ansg.org, 561.832.5328
Reflections of a Century: Celebrating Boca Raton’s 100 Years Through Art
Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, Jan. 31 to March 29, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901
Rory McEwen: A New Perspective on Nature
The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Feb. 1 to March 30, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226
Helga Jensen-Ruopp: Florida Fauna and… Tennis & Pickleball Center, Palm Beach Gardens, Feb. 17 to May 14, pbgrec.com/ gardensart, 561.630.1116
Art of the Word: Calligraphy and Chinese Artists
Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Feb. 22 to June 29, norton.org, 561.832.5196
Quimetta Perle: Protectors of the Women Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, Feb. 28 to April 5, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901
Forty-Seventh Annual Member Show
Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta, March 18 to April 11, lighthousearts.org, 561.746.3101
Alex Katz: Portraits and Landscapes
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, March 19 to June 30, ansg.org, 561.832.5328
Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach, Jan. 17-19, palmbeachdramaworks.org, 561.514.4042
The Sound of Music
Lake Worth Playhouse, Jan. 17 to Feb. 2, lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410
Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach and EVO Entertainment, Delray Beach, Jan. 23 to Feb. 2, sasiff.org, 561.220.6735
Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival
Movies of Lake Worth and Cinemark Boynton Beach, Jan. 25 to Feb. 13, pbjff.org
Funny Girl
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Jan. 28 to Feb. 2, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Shakespeare by the Palms: As You Like It Commons Park Amphitheater, Royal Palm Beach, Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, pbshakespeare.org
Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville
Delray Beach Playhouse, Jan. 31 to Feb. 23, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281
CATCH FUNNY GIRL AT THE KRAVIS CENTER JANUARY 28 TO FEBRUARY 2.
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Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Feb. 1, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
The Two of Us on the Run Theatre Lab, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Feb. 1-16, fauevents.com, 561.297.6124
West Boca Theatre Co.: My Name is Asher Lev Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton, Feb. 5-16, levisjcc.org, 561.558.2520
Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival Movies of Delray, Feb. 8-22, levisjcc.org/ filmfestival, 561.558.2520
Peter Pan Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Feb. 12-16, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
African American Film Festival
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Feb. 13-16, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
The Humans
Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach, Feb. 14 to March 2, palmbeachdramaworks.org, 561.514.4042
The Lehman Trilogy
Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Feb. 16 to March 2, jupitertheatre.org, 561.575.2223
Indian Ink Theatre Co.: Mrs. Krishnan’s Party Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Feb. 20-22, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Axes, Herbs, and Satchels Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Feb. 23, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357
Boca International Jewish Film Festival Cinemark Palace 20, Boca Raton and Movies of Delray, Feb. 23 to March 16, jfilmboca2025. eventive.org
An Evening with Isaac Mizrahi Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Feb. 24-25, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Italian Bred
Delray Beach Playhouse, Feb. 28 to March 1, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281
The Play that Goes Wrong Lake Worth Playhouse, Feb. 28 to March 16, lakeworthplayhouse.org, 561.586.6410
FROM FEBRUARY 1 TO MARCH 30, THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS WILL DISPLAY RORY MCEWEN: A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON NATURE, FEATURING SUCH FLOWER PAINTINGS AS TULIP “JULIA FARNESE” (LEFT).
West Boca Theatre Co.: Art Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton, March 5-12, levisjcc.org, 561.558.2520
The Book of Mormon Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, March 11-16, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
No, No Nanette
The Wick, Boca Raton, March 13 to April 6, thewick.org, 561.995.2333
The Peking Acrobats
Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, Belle Glade, March 14, dollyhand.org, 561.993.1160
Guys and Dolls
Maltz Jupiter Theatre, March 18 to April 6, jupitertheatre.org, 561.575.2223
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Delray Beach Playhouse, March 21 to April 13, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281
Moulin Rouge! The Musical Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, March 25-30, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
MUSIC AND DANCE
Strings on Fire: Charles Yang and Pete Dugan Presented by the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach, Respectable Street, West Palm Beach, Jan. 9, cmspb.org, 561.379.6773
Emilie-Claire Barlow
Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Jan. 10, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357
Jazz in the Gardens Concert Series
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, Jan. 12 (also Feb. 9 and March 9), ansg.org, 561.832.5328
The Symphonia Concert II
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, Boca Raton, Jan. 12, thesymphonia.org, 561.414.5266
Palm Beach Symphony with Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Jan. 13, palmbeachsymphony.org, 561.281.0145
Gospel Gala: Kierra Sheard Kelly
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Jan. 15, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Twilight Tribute Concert Series
Old School Square, Delray Beach, Jan. 16 (also Feb. 20 and March 20), delrayoldschoolsquare.com, 561.243.1077
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Jan. 17, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Parsons Dance
Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, Jan. 17-18, duncantheatre.org, 561.868.3309
Pianist Roberta Rust
Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton, Jan. 8-19, levisjcc.org, 561.558.2520
Pete Cincotti: Killer on the Keys
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Jan. 19, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
The Barricade Boys
Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, Jan. 21, duncantheatre.org, 561.868.3309
The Four Seasons: Vivaldi and Piazzolla
Presented by the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Jan. 22, cmspb.org, 561.379.6773
Lysander Piano Trio
Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, Jan. 22, duncantheatre.org, 561.868.3309
Violinist Amaryn Olmeda Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Jan. 22, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Ann Hampton Callaway featuring John Proulx: The Linda Ronstadt Songbook Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Jan. 24-25, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357
Palm Beach Opera: Roméo et Juliette Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Jan. 24-26, pbopera.org, 561.833.7888
Pianist Sir Stephen Hough
The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Jan. 26, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226
Science Meets Music
The Benjamin Upper School, Palm Beach Gardens, Jan. 29 (also Feb. 19 and March 19), mpfi.org, 561.972.9000
Pilobolus re:Creation
Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, duncantheatre.org, 561.868.3309
The Glenn Miller Orchestra Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach Gardens, Feb. 1, eisseycampustheatre.org, 561.207.5900
Leyla McCalla
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Feb. 2, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Cala Cooke
Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, Feb. 3, duncantheatre.org, 561.868.3309
Chris Botti
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Feb. 3, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Flagler Museum Music Series
Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, Feb. 4 (also Feb. 11, 18, and 25 and March 4), flaglermuseum.us, 561.655.2833
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Feb. 5, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226
Palm Beach Symphony with Gil Shaham Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Feb. 6, palmbeachsymphony.org, 561.281.0145
Vocal Splendor: Nicholas Phan
Presented by the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach, Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach, Feb. 6, cmspb.org, 561.379.6773
Darius De Haas
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Feb. 7-8, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
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Riverdance 30: The New Generation Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Feb. 7-9, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
The Symphonia Concert III
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, Boca Raton, Feb. 9, thesymphonia.org, 561.414.5266
Gipsy Kings featuring Nicholas Reyes Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Feb. 10, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Dover Quartet
The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Feb. 12, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226
Ziggy and Miles Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Feb. 12, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Presented by the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach, Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach, Feb. 19, cmspb.org, 561.379.6773
Cyille Aimée Quartet
Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Feb. 21, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357
Palm Beach Opera: La Traviata
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Feb. 21-23, pbopera.org, 561.833.7888
Pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Feb. 23, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226
Daniel Hope and the Polish Chamber Orchestra of Sinfonia Varsovia Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Feb. 24, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
CeCe Teneal: Divas of Soul
Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, Feb. 25, duncantheatre.org, 561.868.3309
Ari Axelrod: Sunrise Sunset, My Year in Anatevka Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton, Feb. 26-27, levisjcc.org, 561.558.2520
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Viano Quartet
The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Feb. 26, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226
Cantorial Concert: The Jewish Songwriters of the Great American Songbook Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach, Feb. 27, jcconline.com, 561.740.0900
The Edwards Twins: Final Farewell Tour
Delray Beach Playhouse, Feb. 27 to March 2, delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561.272.1281
Ballet Palm Beach: The Great Gatsby Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Feb. 28 to March 2, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Richard Marx and Rick Springfield Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Feb. 28, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Yoko Miwa Trio
Arts Garage, Delray Beach, Feb. 28, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357
London Symphony Orchestra
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, March 1, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Selwyn Birchwood
Arts Garage, Delray Beach, March 1, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357
Palm Beach Symphony with Garrick Ohlsson Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, March 2, palmbeachsymphony.org, 561.281.0145
An Evening with Harry Connick Jr. Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, March 5, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Baroque Feast: Bach and Telemann
Presented by the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach, Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach, March 6, cmspb.org, 561.379.6773
Bad Apples Brass Band
Arts Garage, Delray Beach, March 8, artsgarage.org, 561.450.6357
Miami City Ballet: Winter Mix
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, March 8-9, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Itzhak Perlman and Rohan de Silva Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, March 10, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Kouzov Duo
Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, March 12, duncantheatre.org, 561.868.3309
Paul Huang, Danbi Um, and Juho Pohjonen
The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, March 12, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226
Rioult Dance NY Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, March 1415, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Show Stoppers Starring Avery Sommers Maltz Jupiter Theatre, March 15, jupitertheatre.org, 561.575.2223
The Robert Sharon Chorale Spring Concert
DeSantis Family Chapel, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, March 16, rschorale.com
CONCERT SCHEDULE PALM BEACH SYMPHONY MASTERWORKS SERIES
Jean-Yves Thibaudet Piano
Shaham Violin
Garrick Ohlsson Piano
Anne-Marie McDermott Piano
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE JANE MANUS OLD FRIENDS THROUGH JUNE, 2025
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LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER WILL HOST TYLER K. SMITH: BRAINZ ’N BOLTZ (ABOVE RIGHT) JANUARY 16 TO FEBRUARY 22. AFTERWARD, IT WILL MOUNT ITS ANNUAL MEMBER SHOW MARCH 18 TO APRIL 11, FEATURING WORKS BY MEMBER ARTISTS SUCH AS NANETTE CARTON (ABOVE LEFT).
LIVINGWITH ARTAND DESIGN: A COLLABORATIVE PRESENTATION BY ROBERT STILINAND GAVLAK JANUARY 29 – MARCH 16, 2025
Vivaldi Four Seasons at 300
The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, March 16, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, March 20, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami
Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, March 2122, duncantheatre.org, 561.868.3309
SPECIAL EVENTS
Culture & Cocktails: Laugh Lines with Alan Zweibel
The Ben, West Palm Beach, Jan. 6, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901
Culture Talks: Ben Childs
Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, Jan. 11, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901
ALEX KATZ: PORTRAITSAND LANDSCAPES THROUGHTHE SEASONS MARCH 19 – JUNE, 2025
Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, March 22, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches: Spring is in the Air Scholarship Concert
Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach Gardens, March 22, eisseycampustheatre.org, 561.207.5900
Historic Home, Artist Studio, Exhibition Galleries and Rare Palm and Cycad Gardens of Ann Weaver Norton
253 Barcelona Road • West Palm Beach, FL 33401 October through June • www.ansg.org
National Symphony Orchestra
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, March 23, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott
The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, March 23, fourarts.org, 561.655.7226
Zlata Chochieva
Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth Beach, March 26, duncantheatre.org, 561.868.3309
The Symphonia Concert IV
The Studio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton, March 29, thesymphonia.org, 561.414.5266
Downtown Delray Beach Festival of the Arts Downtown Delray Beach, Jan. 11-12, artfestival.com
South Florida Fair
South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach, Jan. 17 to Feb. 2, southfloridafair.com, 561.793.0333
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Brunch
Presented by the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Indian Spring Country Club, Boynton Beach, Jan. 20, spadymuseum.com, 561.279.8883
Art Palm Beach
Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, Jan. 22-26, artpalmbeach.com
Boca Street Fest Mizner Park, Boca Raton, Jan. 25, myboca.us
Art Collective Art Walk
The Peach, West Palm Beach, Feb. 1 (also March 1), thepeachwpb.com, 561.532.0900
Downton Boynton Beach, Feb. 1-2, boynton-beach. org/351/kinetic-boynton-beach
Museum Art Festival
Presented by the Boca Raton Museum of Art, Mizner Park, Boca Raton, Feb. 1-2, bocamuseumatfestival.com
Orchid Weekend
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, Feb. 1-2, morikami.org, 561.495.0233
South Florida Garlic Fest
Village of Wellington Town Center, Feb. 1-2, garlicfestfl.com, 561.279.0907
Everglades Day
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, Boynton Beach, Feb. 8, fws.gov/refuge/ arthur-r-marshall-loxahatchee, 561.734.8303
The Palm Beach Show
Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, Feb. 13-18, palmbeachshow.com, 561.822.5440
Palm Beach Fine Craft Show
Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, Feb. 14-16, palmbeachfinecraft.com, 561.822.5440
ArtiGras
Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Feb. 15-16, artigras.org, 561.746.7111
Lake Worth Beach Street Painting Festival
Downtown Lake Worth Beach, Feb. 22-23, spf.lakeworthbeachfl.gov
Moved: A Celebration of Black History and Culture Through Dance
Presented by Natural Movers Foundation, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Feb. 22, naturalmovers.org
TurtleFest
Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach, Feb. 22-23, marinelife.org, 561.532.2124
Culture & Cocktails: Divine Dramatic Divas
The Ben, West Palm Beach, Feb. 24, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901
Festival of the Arts Boca
Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, Feb. 28 to March 9, festivaboca.org, 561.571.5270
Plein Air Festival
Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta, March 2-8, lighthousearts.org, 561.746.3101
Culture Talks: Suzanne Snider
Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, March 8, palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901
Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary
Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, March 20-23, artpbfair.com
Neuroarts Conference
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, March 29, kravis.org, 561.832.7469
Palm Beach Pride
Bryant Park, Lake Worth Beach, March 2930, compasslgbtq.com 561.533.9699
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SETTING THE STANDARD
GALLERIES
CREATIVE SURROUNDS
Gallerist Susie Pryor is keenly aware that art isn’t just something you buy, but something you live with. That’s why, when she was looking for a Palm Beach County location for her Atlanta-based Pryor Fine Art gallery, she gravitated toward a light-filled space in West Palm Beach’s Flamingo Park, where her neighbors are some of the region’s most stylish homeowners and design professionals.
“I like West Palm Beach because a lot of the
design community focuses here,” says Pryor, adding that she decided to expand to The Palm Beaches because many of her clients reside in the area and the interior designers she works with are doing more and more projects here. Her gallery feels like a home, too, with a courtyard just beyond the expansive windows and her dog, Lucy, greeting visitors. Pryor represents contemporary, working, midcareer artists who are still exploring and defining
their aesthetics. Much like how people tend to curate for their own homes, she showcases a diverse mix of genres juxtaposed with one another—abstract with representational, photography with oil paintings. And while her West Palm gallery is still in its infancy, having only opened in May 2024, she is looking forward to engaging with the local community through events, exhibitions, and more. pryorfineart.com, 561.660.8748 —Mary Murray
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: SUSIE PRYOR; NOT A GOOD TIME BY MIAMI-BASED ARTIST PATRICK PIETROPOLI; INSIDE PRYOR FINE ART, WITH WORKS BY EDITE GRINBERGA (LEFT) AND MICHAEL HOFFMAN (RIGHT).
GALLERIES
z BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC) OR WOMEN OWNED OR OPERATED z SHOWING PALM BEACH COUNTY ARTISTS
PALM BEACH
ACQUAVELLA Providing international collectors and museums with works from old masters through to the nineteenth, twentieth, and twentyfirst centuries. 340 Royal Poinciana Way Suite M309, acquavellagalleries.com, 561.283.3415
BRINTZ GALLERY Brintz represents established, mid-career, and emerging artists, with a focus toward painting and sculpture. 375 S. County Road, brintzgallery.com, 561.469.7771
CHASE EDWARDS GALLERIES Chase Edwards showcases contemporary painting, sculpture, and photography from nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. 290 S. County Road, chaseedwardsgallery.com, 516.697.5163
CONTESSA GALLERY Grounded in passion and education, Contessa Gallery aims to help its patrons develop meaningful collections. 216 Sunset Ave., contessagallery.com, 216.956.2825
z DTR MODERN DTR Modern has strong relationships with some of today’s masters and sells works by blue-chip artists from the last 100 years. 408 Hibiscus Ave., dtrmodern.com, 561.366.9387
FINDLAY GALLERIES Findlay represents more than 100 artists and artist estates, presenting bimonthly exhibitions featuring works from a wide range of styles. 165 Worth Ave., findlaygalleries.com, 561.655.2090
z GALLERY BIBA Paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by modern and contemporary masters abound at Gallery Biba. 224A Worth Ave., gallerybiba.com, 561.651.1371
z GAVLAK This contemporary gallery focuses on the representation of women, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC artists. 340 Royal Poinciana Way Suite M334, gavlakgallery.com, 561.833.0583
z HOLDEN LUNTZ GALLERY Holden Luntz exists to acquire and present the work of significant photographers. 332 Worth Ave., holdenluntz.com, 561.805.9550
z JENNIFER BALCOS GALLERY This new addition to the Palm Beach gallery scene
boasts blue-chip artworks as well as an array of up-and-coming talent. 292 S. County Road, jenniferbalcosgallery.com, 404.441.5745
ODITTO GALLERY The fully hybrid Oditto Gallery offers digital certificates with every piece of art purchased. 139 N. County Road Suite 11, odittogallery.io, 561.490.3221
PROVIDENT FINE ART If you are building a collection or divesting of pieces, this gallery offers a range of helpful services. 226A Worth Ave., providentfineart.com, 561.833.0550
z RUSSECK GALLERY Specializing in paintings, sculptures, and major works on paper by twentieth-century artists. 203 Worth Ave., russeckgalleries.com, 561.832.4811
z SAMUEL OWEN GALLERY Samuel Owen Gallery represents contemporary artists who reflect upon the twentieth- and twenty-firstcentury zeitgeist. 253 Royal Poinciana Way, samuelowen.com, 561.249.1876
z SUROVEK GALLERY Surovek Gallery identifies “the acquisition and sale of American works of art” as its “foremost goal.” 349 Worth Ave. 8 Via Parigi, surovekgallery.com, 561.832.0422
KRISTIN HJELLEGJERDE GALLERY IN WEST PALM BEACH WILL DISPLAY WORKS BY CELINA TEAGUE (LEFT) JANUARY 25 TO FEBRUARY 22 AND HOUDA TERJUMAN (ABOVE) MARCH 1-29.
WATER IT WELL, CELINA TEAGUE
WITHSTAND ADVERSITY AND BOUNCE, HOUDA TERJUMAN
WEST PALM BEACH
z z ARTPRENEURS GALLERY This artistrun gallery aims to merge business success, community, and creativity. 408 Northwood Road, artpreneursgallery.com, 561.206.4024
z z THE BOX GALLERY Artist Rolando Chang Barrero’s gallery is also a hub for local, national, and international artists and cultural events. 809 Belvedere Road, theboxgallery.info, 786.521.1199
z JF GALLERY This contemporary art gallery provides framing services and exhibits new works by lauded painters and sculptors. 3901 S. Dixie Hwy., jfgallery.com, 561.478.8281
z KRISTIN HJELLEGJERDE GALLERY Stop by to view an eclectic mix of works by emerging and established international artists. 2414 Florida Ave., kristinhjellegjerde.com, 561.922.8688
z MARY WOERNER FINE ARTS In addition to personal collection services, Mary Woerner sells contemporary paintings, drawings, sculptures, objects, mixed media, and graphics. 3700 S. Dixie Hwy. #7, marywoernerfinearts.com, 561.832.3233
z THE PEACH Discover local creatives at this art collective, which often hosts open studios, workshops, and special events. 3950 Georgia Ave., thepeachwpb.com, 561.532.0900
z STUDIO 1608 Home to seven full-time artist studios and a 1,000-square-foot gallery space. 1608 S. Dixie Hwy., studio1608.com, 561.676.4594
TW FINE ART Presenting thought-provoking projects and emerging, mid-career, and historically significant artists on a global scale. 2412 Florida Ave., tw-fineart.com, 561.331.8972
NORTH PALM BEACH
ART DE VIVRE This Pop Art gallery specializes in works by French artists but also represents creatives from across Europe. 621 Northlake Blvd. artdevivregallery.com, 561.203.0919
PALM BEACH GARDENS
CALL OF AFRICA’S NATIVE VISIONS GALLERIES Specializing in works by internationally acclaimed environmental and wildlife artists. 4600 PGA Blvd. Suite 105, nativevisions.com, 561.741.1600
ONESSIMO FINE ART Showcasing fine art, sculpture, and contemporary glass from old and modern masters. 4530 PGA Blvd. Suite 101, onessimofineart.com, 561.355.8061
z STUDIO E GALLERY A great spot to browse original works in glass, bronze, mixed media, and paintings. 4600 PGA Blvd. Suite 101, studioegallery.com, 561.799.3333
JUPITER/TEQUESTA
z ARTISTS STUDIOS & GALLERY Displaying works by local artists who capture Florida’s coast and wildlife. Plaza 222 S. Dixie Hwy. 1 Suite 7, artistsgallerytequesta.com, 561.339.3314
z MAC ART GALLERIES Offering a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, photography, glass, and installations. 4601 Military Trail Unit 101, macfineart.com, 561.429.4829 (more locations online)
z THE VILLAGE ART STUDIOS This hidden gem has championed and sold the original works of local artists for 10 years. 578 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, instagram.com/thevillageartstudios, 561.310.8499
LAKE WORTH BEACH
z CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY The Cultural Council’s Lake Worth Beach headquarters is home to three gallery spaces all dedicated to celebrating and showcasing works by Palm Beach County artists. 601 Lake Ave., palmbeachculture.com, 561.471.2901
z z MTN SPACE In addition to exhibitions, this artist-owned gallery offers curation, collection development, and art rental services. 502 Lake Ave., mtnspace.com, 561.285.4883
z PALM BEACH ART, ANTIQUE & DESIGN SHOWROOM This arts hub displays fine art and design objects from an array of international and national galleries. 500 N. Dixie Hwy., palmbeachdesignshowroom.com, 561.229.0046
z STEIDEL CONTEMPORARY Known for sculptural objects and emerging international collections. 500 N. Dixie Hwy. Suite 305, steidelcontemporary.com, 561.283.2446
DELRAY BEACH
z ADDISON GALLERY Representing artists whose work the gallery describes as innovative,
passionate, and uplifting. 206 N.E. 2nd St., addisongallery.com, 561.278.5700
z ARTS WAREHOUSE This arts incubator also holds exhibitions where local arts enthusiasts can discover new and exciting works by the artists who create within the warehouse and others. 313 N.E. 3rd St., artswarehouse.org, 561.330.9614
FORD FINE ART For a snapshot of the best in Latin American art, visit Ford Fine Art. 260 N.E. 5th Ave., fordfineart.com, 561.243.0630
z THE HEART OF DELRAY GALLERY Featuring works by more than 90 artists, including some who call Delray Beach home. 301 N.E. 2nd Ave., theheartofdelraygallery.com, 561.278.0074
POSH ART GALLERY This 4,000-squarefoot gallery boasts a roster of more than 55 contemporary artists. 9089 W. Atlantic Ave. Suite 104, poshdesignstudio.net, 561.591.3680
BOCA RATON
z KESHET GALLERY Justin and Anabel Hochberg operate this contemporary art gallery that represents emerging and established artists. 8214 Glades Road, keshetgallery.com, 561.359.7918
z ROSENBAUM CONTEMPORARY At locations in Boca Raton and Palm Beach, Rosenbaum Contemporary features a nationally recognized, museum-caliber exhibition program of Post-War, modern, and contemporary masters in all mediums. 150 Yamato Road, rosenbaumcontemporary.com, 561.994.9180 (more locations online)
z SPONDER GALLERY With a focus on PostWar paintings, sculpture, and photography, this gallery provides support and consulting in all aspects of collecting, including appraisal services. The Boca Raton, 501 E. Camino Real, spondergallery.com, 561.241.3050
z VERTU FINE ART This established gallery boasts Pop, abstract expressionism, and optical art as well as photography. 5250 Town Center Circle Suite 128, vertufineart.com, 561.368.4680
WENTWORTH GALLERY At locations across the East Coast, Wentworth Gallery features works by some of the world’s most acclaimed artists. 6000 Glades Road #1089, wentworthgallery.com, 561.338.0804
ARTS ADMINISTRATORS OF COLOR FELLOWSHIP RECEPTION
The Cultural Council held a reception to welcome and celebrate the seven Fellows selected for the inaugural Arts Administrators of Color Fellowship program. The Fellows are: Melisa Allen, April Cheesboro, Julian Crewe, Amaya Estrada, Miriam Naranjo, Mumbi O’Brien, and Ewell Turnquist. Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach
October 17, 2024
PATRICIA BROWN, BARBARA CHEIVES
ATTENDEES AT THE ARTS ADMINISTRATORS OF COLOR FELLOWSHIP RECEPTION
EWELL TURNQUIST, VANESSA YOUNG, MELISA ALLEN, DAVE LAWRENCE
DENISE RIVAS, CHERYL CROWLEY
YATCHA BARNES, PAMELA JOSEPH, MIRETHA WILEY, LIZ GORDON, APRIL CHEESEBORO, DR. TAMIKA SLACK, MICHELLE ROSS
JESSICA RANSOM, WAIRIMU NJAMBI, MUMBI O’BRIEN
WILLIAM O’BRIEN, AYN KIESTAN PATRICK
BACK ROW: MELISA ALLEN, APRIL CHEESBORO, JULIAN CREWE, EWELL TURNQUIST; FRONT ROW: AMAYA ESTRADA, MIRIAM NARANJO, MUMBI O’BRIEN
BRADLEY HURSTON, EDRICK BARNES
JACEK GANCARZ
JENNIFER SULLIVAN, ALEXANDRA ALFRED
GAYLE AND
PAUL
GROSS GALLERY UNVEILING
This gallery at the Cultural Council’s headquarters serves to provide Palm Beach County–based emerging, midcareer, or professional visual artists with an opportunity for a solo exhibition. Exhibitions are chosen annually through a no-pay, competitive selection process vetted by a committee of visual arts professionals. Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach October 24, 2024
DAVE LAWRENCE, CHERYL CROWLEY, GAYLE AND PAUL GROSS
UNVEILING
CHERYL CROWLEY, MOLLY AUBRY
BRIAN AND CHERYL CROWLEY
PAUL AND GAYLE GROSS
ALDO CHERRES, JESSICA RANSOM
RAKEL THURSELL FLATEN, HARREDE HILL
PAUL AND GAYLE GROSS, LAUREN GROSS AND STEPHEN ODER
THE WOMAN WITHIN
“I grew up in a home where art was primary,” says Quimetta Perle.
Now based in Brooklyn and Delray Beach, Perle was raised in Washington, D.C., and fondly recalls visits to the Smithsonian, National Gallery, and Phillips Collection. Despite this early exposure, it wasn’t until she attended art school in the 1970s that she began to grasp the role of women throughout art history and the impact of contemporary feminist art. Armed with this new knowledge, she began to center herself within her work and create art based on her experiences.
“My feelings, my ideas, what happened to me, what I thought, what I felt—suddenly things that I thought were tangential were primary,” she says. “Early on, and still, my work was emotional. There was work that was very self-reflective and that reflected my struggle as a young woman to become myself.”
In the decades since, Perle has continued to make multimedia art depicting herself and the women who surround her. A selection of her fabric collages will be on display as part of a solo exhibition at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County February 28 to April 5. For this collection, Perle used women of various ages, races, and cultures as her models, with the goal of sharing their stories through her craft.
“In a very basic way, I really want people to experience joy and wonder when they look at my work, even the work that’s not cheerful,” she concludes. “I want them to see empowered women but to also see the beauty of the art.” quimettaperle.com —Mary Murray
ARTWORKS BY QUIMETTA PERLE, CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: HUIPIL (2024); PROTECTORS OF THE WOMEN (2023); ASMA AND THE BIRDS (2024).
Culture Cocktails
JOIN US
in the luxurious Blue Heron Ballroom on the rooftop at The Ben, Autograph Collection located along the waterfront of Downtown West Palm Beach.
Enjoy craft cocktails and light bites followed by stellar stories about theater, books, and music from cultural insiders.
20 CHEERS TO YEARS!
LAUGH
LINES
Culture Cocktails
WHERE:
January 6, 2025
Emmy and Tony Award® winning comedy writer Alan Zweibel chats with Bill Boggs
DIVINE DRAMATIC DIVAS
February 24, 2025
Dishing with Andrew Kato and guests Elizabeth Dimon, Angie Radosh, and Karen Stephens
ULTIMATE MUSICAL FINALE
April 14, 2025
Featuring Rob Russell, Avery Sommers, and special guests
The Ben rooftop, Blue Heron Ballroom 251 N. Narcissus Ave., West Palm Beach
WHAT:
Cocktails, 5 p.m. Program 5:45 – 7 p.m.
TICKETS:
$125-$165* per event
$300-$450* full series
*Indicates VIP preferred seating. Tickets are per person. Seating is limited and speakers are subject to change.
All proceeds support the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s mission to champion, engage and grow the arts in Palm Beach County.
