By Sandra Schulman It’s been a long hot summer, so the cool breeze of a new art season is a welcome relief. Major collections figure in shows at the Norton, while the Boca Museum conjures up a little mystery. Bicycles, natural flora, fiber art and art fairs all make appearances. Norton Museum of Art With a new director and curators, the Norton has a new energy going … [Read more...]
Arts buzz: Boca Stage relocates, Cultural Council seeks ‘ambassadors’
Palm Beach ArtsPaper staff DELRAY BEACH — Boca Stage, the independent theater company founded by Keith Garsson, will relocate to the black box theater at the Delray Beach Playhouse in October. Boca Stage, formerly known as Primal Forces, has been notable for bringing offbeat, little-known plays to South Florida. Its past four seasons have been presented at the Sol … [Read more...]
Cultural Council features work by six mid-career woman artists
African art, contemporary and modern dance and the Great American Songbook all take center stage in the work of three of the six recipients of the 2022 Artist Innovation Fellowship Program sponsored by the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. Actor and singer Elizabeth Dimon, visual artist Kianga Jinaki and choreographer Shanique Scott, along with musician Yvette … [Read more...]
Cultural Council’s Biennial focuses on Palm Beach County creators
The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s latest exhibit, the 2023 Biennial, highlights the diversity and breadth of work created by artists living and working in the Palm Beaches. On display through June 24, the juried show highlights more than 30 artists displaying work that spans various mediums, including video, painting, photography and sculpture. “There’s an … [Read more...]
Fiber artist Drummond opens Cultural Council’s arts season with ‘Systems’
Jamaican-born mixed-media fiber artist Michelle Drummond has kicked off the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s season with a solo show running through Dec. 3. Michelle Drummond: Systems can be seen at the Cultural Council's headquarters on Lake Avenue in Lake Worth Beach. Selected through a competitive application process, Drummond is one of six Palm Beach County … [Read more...]
Join us for our Culture Talks series at Cultural Council
In collaboration with the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Palm Beach ArtsPaper is hosting a series of four Culture Talks this season featuring local culture makers discussing arts issues of the moment. We’ve long believed that South Florida needs more of this kind of cultural offering, one that expects that area residents will want to take a deep dive into aspects of … [Read more...]
Season Preview 2022-23: The season in Palm Beach art
` By Christina Wood Moving forward from the darkest days of the pandemic, the arts in general --- as well as many of the artists and arts organizations specific to Palm Beach County --- seem to be more conscious of the steps they take. This season, you can count on the arts to provide perspective along with inspiration – from the Boca Raton Museum of Art’s … [Read more...]
Artist Hundt wins Cultural Council’s Dina Baker grant
Michele Hundt's business is running an apparel boutique for members of Wellington's equestrian community. But her passion is art, and her work in that field has been recognized by the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, which has named her the winner of the 2021-22 Dina Baker Fund for Mature Female Artists grant. “It was a great surprise and an honor to receive this … [Read more...]
Cultural Council recognizes, honors innovative local artists
“This came at exactly the right time,” said Dave Lawrence, CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. He was speaking June 19 at the opening reception for the council’s summer exhibit, which marks its inaugural Artist Innovation Fellowship Program. “We’re so thrilled to be here,” he said. “It was a challenging year for everyone. Tonight is a night of jubilee, to … [Read more...]
Season Preview 2020-21: Palm Beach art institutions forge ahead
By Sandra Schulman Palm Beach is counting on the arts and art lovers to rebound this season, with ambitious shows planned, and plenty of outdoor art viewing available. The Norton Museum plans to reopen this month, and the Boca Museum has been renovated and is offering several new exhibits. Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue emerges as a new gallery hotspot. Norton Museum of … [Read more...]