Atlantic Current: The Art & Music Issue - Nov/Dec 2025
The Art & Music Issue
COASTAL CULTURE PALM BEACH COUNTY
NOVEMBER
11.01 MICAH SCOTT 3PM
11.01 FIREWATER TENT REVIVAL 8PM
11.02 BIRDMAN’S CLAMBAKE 2PM
11.07 MORE BETTER BAND 8PM
11.08 MIKE GARULLI AND JEFF LLOYD 3PM
11.08 THE RICCA PROJECT 8PM
11.09 JAMBUSH 2PM
11.14 JOEY HARKUM 8PM
11.15 AMERICANABANA COUNTRY FEST 2PM
11.16 CASY TURNER 2PM
11.21 THE FLOATING BRAINS 8PM
11.22 THE LEAFY GREENS 3PM 11.22 YACHT LAVA 8PM 11.23 JOSH MILES 2PM
11.26 LATHER UP! 8PM
11.28 ROOTS SHAKEDOWN 8PM
11.29 UPROOT HOOTENANNY 3PM
11.29 UNLIMITED DEVOTION 8PM
11.30 NOUVEAUX HONKIES 2PM
DECEMBER
12.06 DUBBLE JAMES 3PM 12.06 JP SOARS AND THE RED HOTS 8PM 12.07 VICTORIA LEIGH 2PM 12.12 SAMANTHA RUSSELL BAND 8PM 12.13 THE LEAFY GREENS 3PM 12.13 SURF ROCK CHRISTMAS 8PM 12.14 RICH DERRIG 2PM 12.19 MOONSTONE RIDERS 8PM 12.20 THE NOUVEAUX HONKIES 3PM
12.21 SPRED THE DUB 8PM 12.21 NIP-N-TUCK 2PM 12.26 TASTY VIBRATIONS 8PM 12.27 JOHN PATTERSON 3PM 12.27 THE LEAFY GREENS BAND 8PM 12.28 JOEY TENUTO JR 2PM
12.31 FUNKIN’ GRATEFUL NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH 8PM
NOVEMBER
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PAM & DAVE @ Leftovers Cafe – Jupiter (12:30pm)
RYAN OWENS @ Leftovers Cafe – Jupiter (6pm)
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BIRDMAN’S CLAMBAKE @ Guanabanas – Jupiter (2pm)
COCO MARKET WELLNESS FESTIVAL @ Old School Square – Delray (9pm)
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PAST THE EYES BY KANDY G. LOPEZ-- EXHIBITION @ Montgomery Hall + Greenfield Gallery –Armory Art Center—WPB (November 3-December 29)
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CAYLA BIRK
ART EVERY DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY
BY DARIEN DAVIES
Cayla Birk’s art doesn’t just hang quietly on a wall, it starts a conversation. Each piece says what it means and means what it says, using color, confidence, and sharp commentary to blur the line between beauty and meaning. It’s art that makes you think, laugh, and picture exactly where it belongs in your home.
West Palm Beach has always been home for Cayla Birk. Born and raised in Florida’s coastal hub, her journey involved embracing everything about her hometown and listening to an ever-present calling. >>
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“I always knew I wanted to create. At ten years old, I was convinced I’d be a creative director in advertising. I went to university and followed the path I thought I was destined for, but life has a funny way of showing you exactly who you’re meant to be,” Cayla said.
“After many years of working multiple jobs in design, hospitality, and branding, I finally made the leap to full-time contemporary artist when the time was right. That big shift changed my life, and I’m always grateful I took the risk.”
She states that her work reproduces familiar visual signs, arranging them into new conceptually layered pieces. Think secret orders, hip-hop music, and contemporary design. You might have thought you knew what a wad of cash looked like, or Valentine’s Day candy, but not yet the Cayla way.
“It can’t be categorized into just one thing,” Cayla said. “It’s neo-dadaistic, graphic, and abstract, yet approachable. If the observer has been changed in some way by the art, then I’m doing my job. Art is subjective, but it doesn’t always provoke thought as much
as emotion. Whether you learn something, feel offended, or your perspective shifts, that’s the whole point. The discourse.”
After a whirlwind nine years enjoying her calling, Cayla admits she doesn’t always stop to appreciate how far she’s come. “I still joke that I have soul-crushingly large dreams, and I intend to achieve them. For now, I’d say that ‘big moment’ hasn’t crossed my desk, but it’s just a matter of time. When I do reach that point, I’m sure I’ll have raised the bar even higher, so it still may be lost on me,” Cayla said.
With several collections under her belt, this next one is sure to continue raising the achievement bar. Her latest body of work, “Late Checkout,” is a playful yet poignant meditation on the quiet stories left behind in hotel rooms. >>
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IS THE BASIS OF EVERYTHING. WITHOUT DESIGN AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION, THE WORLD WOULD BE A DULL PLACE.”
“The series is centered around oversized renditions of hotel stationery from some of the world’s most iconic hospitality brands. Each piece features hand-scrawled, witty notes that echo the private, fleeting thoughts people leave behind in anonymous rooms,” Cayla said. “‘Late Checkout’ invites viewers to consider what we share when we think no one is looking, and how even the most transient objects, like a branded notepad on a bedside table, can hold lasting emotional weight. It’s a tribute to the humor, heartbreak, and humanity scribbled in passing, and a meditation on where luxury and loneliness intersect.”
This collection is true to Cayla’s own artistic form. She is proving that art is for everyone, so just open your eyes and appreciate the details around you. This series will be unveiled at a solo exhibit entitled “Late Checkout by Hôtël Birk,” set to take place November 7-9 in West Palm Beach.
“Art is the basis of everything. Without design and creative expression, the world would be a dull place,” Cayla said. “It benefits people however they allow it to. It’s intrinsically within us, too. We’re animals, but we’ve been creating since the dawn of time. It’s one of the most natural things we experience.”
Check her out at Miami Art Week and Art Miami Fairs in December and snag yourself a little inspiration. It’s time for more color in your life, ya filthy animal.
@caylabirk
The Resolvers Release New Album
BY DAVID ROLLAND
PHOTO BY JERUEL JOHN
You probably don’t remember the first band you streamed or album you downloaded on Pandora, Spotify, or Apple Music. In a world where thousands of hours of music is saved onto a single computer chip and AI curates playlists for our every mood, loyal fans can be a hard crowd to curate and keep.
However, we’re willing to bet you do remember your first CD or vinyl record. A physical, tangible piece of art that probably was a big deal to you when you got it; It was an investment of your money, interests, and time.
The Resolvers are looking to bring back that deep connection and nostalgia with their fans with their newest album release, Hope of the World, which is bypassing all streaming services and is only currently available to purchase on vinyl.
Beyond rebelling against our digital, subscription-oriented world and reminding us when music was tactile and analog, something you could touch and lend or borrow, the 11 songs on the 40-minute record are retro in other ways. The South Florida-based band taps into old school reggae and R&B, especially through the sultry voices of lead singers and brother and sister, Ojay and Sahara Smith.
In this age where music is disposable and now at times created with artificial intelligence, they hope to put something more humanistic and soulful into the world. Their sound is inspired by both reggae from the Caribbean and jazz and R&B from the New Orleans bayou in a fusion that they dubbed “Big Band Reggae.” Nowhere on the new record is this sound exemplified more than on the track “Believe,” which takes you on a sonic cruise from Kingston to Bourbon Street.
The response to the simultaneously laid-back and high-energy Hope of the World at the August record release party at Crazy Uncle Mike’s in Boca Raton was especially encouraging for Ron. “We already sold more than 100 copies. It might not sound like a lot, but when you have a record you listen to it more. You appreciate it more,” Ron said.
The Resolvers pride themselves on their rambunctious shows, which include a full horn section. You can stay updated on additions to their concert calendar on their website or on their Instagram page. Both also include links on how to obtain Hope of the World the old-fashioned way, by buying it and taking it home.
@theresolvers
SURF, COMMUNITY
PHOTO BY CAROLINE SKAE
THE ART WORLD OF GURFER LADY
BY AVA BOURBEAU
A creative who broke the mold when it comes to what art means for South Floridians, Mary Glazier can be hard to describe. Her shifting motifs don’t move with the premonition of cogs, but there’s a throughline all the same.
Mary, also known as Gurfer Lady, came from humble roots and is — not to downplay hard work — kind of just going with her own flow. She has built a surf community that embraces surfing as art and vice versa, and without a precedent to follow, each installment of the Gurfer Lady movement is created freely, and with the intention to inspire creativity. Just as vital as her time in the ocean is her material art — collages, embroidery, and textiles born from thrifted magazines, vintage surf imagery, and the kind of found materials most people would toss away. Basically, whether you see her leading dozens of women in a paddle out at Lake Worth Pier or using safety scissors to repurpose paper scraps with a classroom of children, art is in progress.
Mary grew up in a creatively resourceful family in South Carolina. As a teenager, she’d be in attendance at late-night concerts with her two older brothers and was also a constant witness to the ways her dad channeled art into everyday things. He may have been an accountant, but he could often be caught doodling on family photos or befriending the trash men to repurpose the items that others discarded.
“I feel like it was always a very simple, slow pace. And the family I grew up in was just always very resourceful, I guess, with how we were creative,” Mary said.
She kept those lessons and continued exploring them into adulthood. During her college years, Mary dipped her toe into art as a profession with a fiber arts business called Threadhead, which sold hand-embroidered merchandise for various campus clubs and groups.
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Later, after losing her job in hospitality during COVID, Mary leaned into surfing as a healing outlet. It was a hobby that she picked up a love for from her late brother. When women in the community started coming to her inquiring about surf lessons, Mary embraced the opportunity to share her passion with others.
“I realized the few girls I knew growing up only surfed because a boyfriend, dad, or brother taught them,” Mary said. As the self-proclaimed “slowest self-taught surfer ever,” Mary had a great ethos for other women to learn by, because she had overcome learning obstacles with patience, and in her own way.
Little by little, Gurfer Lady as a surfing movement was conceptualized. “Gurfer” because growing up, Mary was often the only girl surfer in the lineup. What started as solo surf lessons became group events, beach cleanups, group surfs, summer camps, educational seminars, and more.
Her art carries that same communal spirit. As a resident instructor with Resource Depot, Mary leads workshops for nonprofits and schools across Palm Beach County, teaching upcycling workshops that turn environmental lessons into tactile creations. Fittingly, the art that she is arguably most known for is her collages that use recycled materials to tell stories — from commissions with a personal touch, to creations that delve into Mary’s own imagination.
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SLOWEST , " " SURFER EVER SELF -TAUGHT
Her latest project is an exploration into West Palm Beach’s history in collaboration with the work collective, 1909. Over the course of a year, Mary completed a large-scale collaged wallpaper for 1909’s new space. Sourcing materials from the City’s archives, the collage looks at the history of development in the area and pays homage to some of the names who made West Palm Beach what it is today.
“Finding all these different faces that West Palm and Palm Beach have had over the past 100 years kind of gave me a really humbling and beautiful perspective,” Mary said.
On land or sea, Mary’s influence on art doesn’t live in a studio. It’s in the water between sets, on public bathroom walls, in nondescript classrooms, and even in the trash, but it’s easy to feel its ripple.
@gurferlady
@gurferlady.creative
MARY RIDES HER COLLAGED SURFBOARD, FEATURING 25+ PICTURES AND PAPER MEMORIES OF HER FAMILY THAT SHE COLLECTED, SO THAT SHE IS “ALWAYS SURFING WITH THEM.”
PHOTO BY MARISA ANN HOLIDAY
HOW I GOT THE SHOT
LIVE MUSIC EDITION
CUMGIRL8
IAN WITLEN
I’ve been extremely fortunate to be able to call this my career for more than 25 years. Photographing musicians of all sorts for music magazines, newspapers, record labels, brands, radio networks, streaming platforms, and event producers is pretty incredible. My assignments have given me the opportunity to photograph everything from Top 40 acts in arenas, to music festivals across the country, to music cruises, to standing room only venues, to small invite-only performances and interviews with music legends. However, my favorite shows to capture are at the smaller venues that I grew up frequenting here in South Florida. One such standout show was at Respectable Street with cumgirl8, a provocative collective of feminist post-punk rockers. Their shows are as colorful as their fashion, pushing boundaries with their lyrics and looks alike.
I definitely struggled to settle on a single photo to discuss, and couldn’t pick just one. Instead, I found myself gravitating toward these three photos. The general rule in music photography is,
“three songs, no flash.” This show was no exception to that. It’s just me, my camera, the music, and the ambient stage light. If you’ve ever been to Respectables, then you know the ambience is a bit on the darker side. In low-light settings like this, it is crucial to have fast lenses with a wide aperture. I’m a bit of a gearhead and like to be prepared for any type of lighting situation. I always have two camera bodies on me with a prime lens on one and a telephoto zoom lens on the other. I also keep a camera bag at my side with an assortment of prime lenses. You’ll often catch me quickly swapping lenses in order to get the shot. For this show in particular, I stuck to using four Canon lenses: 14mm f/2.8 L, 35mm f/2, 50mm f/1.2 L, and 70-200mm f/2.8 IS L. On one camera body I was rotating between the wide and mid lenses, while keeping the 70-200mm on the other camera body.
Positioning myself in front against the stage, I watched as the band’s members constantly roamed around: jumping, kicking, pushing each other, and even crawling across the stage. Waiting to capture each moment, I think to myself, “what would the band’s fans want to see in the pages of their favorite magazine?” I’m always scanning the stage so I don’t miss any action. There is often only
AT RESPECTABLE STREET. LEFT - VERONIKA VILIM. RIGHT - LIDA FOX LEANING ON GUITARIST AVISHAG RODRIGUES. | IAN WITLEN
a split second between documenting an incredible moment and missing it completely. I always have to be at the ready.
The first photo of the band’s guitarist, Veronika Vilim, whipping her hair around while rocking out is probably my favorite of the night. For me, it’s the motion of her hair that transforms the photo into a decisive moment. The second photo of the band’s bassist, Lida Fox, leaning on guitarist Avishag Rodrigues, captures a bit of the frenetic energy that they put into their performance. I shot the first two photos with a 35mm f/2 lens with the aperture wide open at f/2, shutter speed at 1/160, and ISO 4000. Shooting with a wide-open aperture allows for as much light as possible to enter the lens and uses a faster shutter speed to freeze motion without a flash. It also creates the shallow depth of field, as you can see in parts of Vilim’s hair. Shooting at an aperture of f/2 enables the subject to be sharp while the background fades into a creamy blur of colorful stage lights. The third photo of Vilim lying on the stage was shot with a 70-200mm f2.8 lens with a focal length of 70mm, an aperture of f/2.8, and at ISO 6400.
With my background in photojournalism, I approach my concert work in the same way. That means that my editing is kept to a minimum. I don’t increase the saturation, add or remove anything from the photo, nor manipulate the photos in any way that would change the reality of what took place at the show. I always make sure to adhere to the strict rules and ethical standards of photojournalism. That way the fans get to experience what I document as though they were actually at the show.
@thecameraclicks
GUITARIST VERONIKA VILIM OF CUMGIRL8 SLIDES ON HER BACK
ACROSS THE STAGE AT RESPECTABLE STREET. | IAN WITLEN
JULIA ROSE
Between 2017 and 2021, I served as the house concert photographer for Old School Square. I’d arrive early for each concert, giving me time just with the space, looking for new ways to shoot the same venue. These extra minutes would also give me the chance to digest how different artists taking the stage ensured the experience was dynamic, even when the setting was a constant.
On this day, I came into the theatre, ready to photograph a Badfish concert on the outside pavilion. Pulling a wagon of gear through the backstage door, ready for anything, I could hear the piano on stage being played. Immediately, not knowing the player, I recognized this could be an opportunity. I stashed my gear in a nearby office and peeked around the corner. Center stage, I see Badfish frontman Pat Downes focused on a piano. Just to his right, there is a single lightbulb under a cage. He is alone. I don’t watch for long, fearing he might realize he isn’t alone and stop playing.
I grab my Canon R5 with 24-70mm already attached. No time to grab my flash or change the lens. I figured, “Get the shot and grab different gear if necessary and if he has the time.” I take a few shots
from afar but start inching closer. I’m spotted, and I ask permission to continue. Luckily, he’s excited to keep going, and a private concert of his new project at the time, Zenith Volt, begins. He then performed a new song, “Universe,” for the first time in a beautifully restored theatre, first built in 1925, without another soul in attendance. I loved the moody setting and the empty house in front of him.
It was a unique moment for both of us and a good way to switch up the scenery of my usual pavilion concert-day shots. It was a moment I’d have missed if I hadn’t valued the minutes before the show. On this day, it happened to be that the real show took place during these minutes.
Years after this intimate moment, having spoken with Downes about his memory of playing “Universe” on a stage for the first time, he made it clear it’s a morsel in his own larger story. And those are the moments I’m always looking to capture, whether a performer is under the spotlight or just sitting beside a single caged bulb.
@juliarosephotog
BADFISH FRONTMAN PAT DOWNES PLAYING PIANO TO AN EMPTY THEATRE AT OLD SCHOOL SQUARE. | JULIA ROSE
1909 CALLS HISTORIC COMEAU BUILDING HOME
PHOTO BY LANDLUBBER STUDIO
Entrepreneurial Creativity in a New Space
BY DARIEN DAVIES
Since October 2018, 1909 has been a cornerstone for entrepreneurs and creatives in Palm Beach County, providing not just a workspace but a thriving community where ideas, connections, and opportunities flourish. If you’re a small business owner or have an itch to open your own business, 1909 is your new best friend.
But what exactly is 1909?
“Our membership exists for Founders (small business owners, creative freelancers, startup entrepreneurs) and includes business education workshops, workspace, mentorship, and social/wellness/networking events,” said Danielle Casey, founder. “But most importantly, members gain access to a community of like-minded individuals with shared values, building alongside you, willing to collaborate and help.”
In March 2025, the organization began its next chapter, moving more than 200 businesses into a 9,000-square-foot headquarters in the Comeau Building on Clematis Street. The move signals not only a change in address but a bold step forward in scaling 1909’s impact.
“We had simply outgrown [our original location]. Private offices were on a constant waitlist, our conference rooms were always booked, and it became clear that we needed more room to match the energy and ambition of our members,” Danielle said.
The team knew that location was critical and that West Palm was non-negotiable. “We scoured the city for a space that could truly meet our needs,” Danielle said. “When we first walked into the Comeau space, it was an empty, dilapidated floor that had been neglected for years. It took a lot of vision to see past the decay, but we knew we could transform it into something inspiring and worthy of 1909’s next chapter.”
The design vision was ambitious yet intentional, as it should be, considering the core of the business is built on relationships.
“A PLACE WHERE FOUNDERS CAN THINK BIGGER, CONNECT DEEPER, AND FEEL AT HOME WHILE THEY GROW.”
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“As the designer of both our original and new space, my intention was to create a design that marked a true new chapter for 1909,” Danielle said. “Every choice was intentional, so the environment not only works beautifully but also reflects 1909’s ethos: a place where founders can think bigger, connect deeper, and feel at home while they grow.” They created comfort with muntins on the windows at the entrance, familiarity with the plant focal points they’re known for, and community with black and white portraits of their members that ground the space.
Functional additions include four private phone booths, new meeting rooms, and multiple lounges that support both focus and serendipitous collaboration. A wellness room complete with a massage chair, blackout curtains, and aromatherapy reflects the belief that mental health is integral to productivity.
One of the most meaningful aspects of the design was the chance to collaborate with 1909 members themselves. Two standouts were Mary Glazier, aka Gurfer Lady, and local design studio Gather & Seek.
Mary was brought in to create a custom collage wallpaper for the bathroom wall in 1909’s new space using archives from the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. “Staying true to 1909’s core values, we wanted the design to feel a little rebellious, to embrace both the triumphs and imperfections of our history, while also reflecting the creative energy of today’s founders,” Danielle said.
Gather & Seek also honored history with their contribution: a “History Wall” that tells 1909’s story visually. “What they created went beyond anything I could have imagined, turning complexity into beauty and giving our community’s story a permanent, living presence in the space,” Danielle said.
These collaborations exemplify 1909’s core values of creating opportunity and fostering collaboration, ensuring that members are not just tenants of the space but co-creators of its identity.
The new headquarters directly supports 1909’s long-term goals: growing membership, increasing programming, and expanding impact. So, if you’re building, dreaming, or even just curious, Danielle believes you belong here and welcomes you with open and ambitious arms.
PHOTO BY 1909
PHOTO BY MARISA ANN HOLIDAY
ON THE SEA DESIGN
The Art of Living
BY HALEY DOCKENDORFF
Your home and physical spaces should reflect who you are, yet serve you and your guests with functionality and aesthetics. As South Florida residents, coastal culture and influence come out to play in many areas. Figuring out how to perfectly blend the aesthetic with your own inspiration, as well as structural integrity, can be a bit of a challenge.
Cue On The Sea Design: brainchild of local sweethearts Jonathan and Rebeca Llampay, pioneers of “coastal living.” On The Sea Design specializes in curating custom coastal and nautical concepts for interior and exterior spaces.
Individually, the two have always had and lived a coastal mindset. Rebeca was born in Brazil but moved to South Florida when she was eight years old. Being surrounded by artists in her family, she had a love for creativity her whole life, with coastlines always being the inspiration. Jonathan grew up as an active member of the local surf community. He also worked alongside his father, who did construction across South Florida, exposing him to the development of coastal and oceanfront properties at a young age.
Their vision together began when they met while studying at Florida Atlantic University.
“She was like my right hand,” Jonathan said, mentioning the years they worked in high-end retail together.
After graduating with their respective degrees in Professional Architecture, the two accumulated more than 10 years of experience in the field. In 2020, they decided to come together as one and open On The Sea Design.
Rebeca and Jonathan tend to take a “his and hers” approach when creating concepts.
“We don’t always agree,” Rebeca said, “But that can be convenient, especially working with other couples, because we can offer our clients two different perspectives, and let them choose which direction they want to go.”
The two have a signature style of coastal, nautical, and classical elements. Rebeca loves the use of textures, pops of color among neutral tones, and finding harmony between those modern and traditional concepts. Jonathan has a stronger background in the construction aspect of their designs, but they work hand-in-hand on each project.
“We find that our best work comes from when we put our heads together and work together on something,” said Jonathan.
Rebeca and Jonathan bring that attention to detail you just don’t get when you work with separate designers and architects who can clash. On The Sea Design can oversee each step of the process and ensure structural integrity blends seamlessly with that interior feel.
“I love being able to influence and enhance how you walk through a space and what your experience is like,” Rebeca added. “For most people, interior design is more hands-on and tactile, so you can really appreciate how elements work or feel because you’re using them every day.”
The couple’s work is heavily influenced by the ocean and their experiences of living on the coast their whole lives, particularly in South Florida.
“This area is that perfect middle ground between Palm Beach, with its more historical and traditional elements, and Miami and Fort Lauderdale, which are more on the modern side,” Jonathan said. “In Delray, it’s like a happy middle.”
Now, Rebeca and Jonathan are preparing to launch an online storefront, On The Sea Interiors, featuring some of their favorite furniture pieces and custom collections. The site is set to go live in Spring 2026.
@ontheseadesign
Gallery Guide
From museum masterpieces to funky local gallery displays, Palm Beach County’s art scene has something for everyone. You can spend an afternoon wandering the Norton’s world-class exhibits, catch live music and craft beer at Brewhouse Gallery, or meet emerging artists in Delray’s Arts Warehouse. Whether you’re browsing, buying, or just soaking it all in, these local spots prove that creativity is thriving right here at home.
Norton Museum of Art
1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 norton.org
@nortonmuseumofart
This pillar institution first opened in 1941, and is home to more than 8,200 works of art as part of their permanent collection. The Norton has a long established presence, and they offer daily tours, weekly events and community workshops, and live performances every Friday. Their in-house dining, dubbed “The Restaurant,” offers views of it’s gorgeous sculpture garden. Admission is free for West Palm Beach residents every Saturday, and they offer military, student, and teacher discounts.
Boca Raton Museum of Art
501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432 bocamuseum.org
@bocamuseum
With it’s beginnings as a small town library, the Boca Raton Museum of Art is a beacon for Boca Raton’s cultural heritage. It’s located right in the heart of Boca, home to Mizner Park, so a visit to this museum certainly doesn’t limit you to just that. Children age 15 and younger are free, and adult admission is $16. The Art School is also a part of the Museums’ facilities, offering studio sessions and hands-on instruction for any artist, aspiring or established.
GAVLAK Gallery
2406 Florida Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401
gavlakgallery.com
@gavlakgallery
GAVLAK Gallery is an internationally recognized fine and contemporary art gallery. Its exhibitions gallery represents more than 20 different artists, primarily focusing on the representation of women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ artists. If you’re a fan of new wave art, GAVLAK is the place to see it across many mediums.
Lighthouse ArtCenter
373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469
lighthousearts.org
@lighthouseartcenter
This gallery was started by the community, for the community, and it still holds that same value today. It’s only a $5 donation to view its exhibits, and they offer an extensive list of classes and workshops with all materials included in the price. They also feature days like Winedown Wednesdays, where you can participate in various crafts while sipping on a glass of red or white!
Armory Art Center
811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
armoryart.org
@armoryartcenter
This historic, Art Deco-era building houses exhibits from local and international artists, all available to view free of charge. That’s right, there is no exhibit admissions fee at the Armory! An annual art, craft, and design creative market happens every year to support the Armory and local artists. In support of community art, the Armory offers workshops and classes for all ages and levels.
Brewhouse Gallery
720 Park Ave., Lake Park, FL 33403
brewhousegallery.com
@brewhousegallery
Rotating artists every three months, Brewhouse doubles as a gallery and a craft beer oasis with more than 30 beers on tap. Brewhouse does not charge a commission fee for wall space, so 100% of art sales go directly to the artist! They host events like open mic night, live music, workshops and classes, and they have a happy hour menu from 4 to 6 p.m.
Arts Warehouse
313 N.E. Third St., Delray Beach, FL 33444
artswarehouse.org
@artswarehousedelray
Located on Artist Alley in the Pineapple Grove district, Arts Warehouse is a social hub for all things art and culture in Delray Beach. This gallery features a residency program, where emerging artists can lease private and shared studio space to develop their art and take part in the vibrant arts community. Once a month, Arts Warehouse hosts their “First Friday Art Walk” with free admission and a happy hour that includes $6 beer and wine from 6 to 9 p.m.
Cultural Council - Lake Worth Beach Headquarters
601 Lake Ave., Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460
palmbeachculture.com
@palmbeachculture
The Cultural Council headquarters in Lake Worth Beach features three distinct galleries. With 15 exhibitions shown throughout the 2025-2026 season, the Cultural Council is keeping Palm Beach County residents busy. They also host film screenings and free workshops for children and families. Plus, all exhibitions are free and open to the public!
