Page 12 - Southern Exposure - September '23

Page 12, Southern Exposure

Art eventS

Lighthouse ArtCenter Presents Elegant Threads

A Fiber Arts Exhibition And Little LUSH, A Small Works Functional Ceramics Show Opening Sept. 7

The juried exhibitions are a result of a nationwide call to artists
and include awards receptions and a runway show.
Lighthouse ArtCenter launches its 2023/24 exhibition and
events schedule with two exceptional shows that promise to
captivate art enthusiasts, collectors, and the community. The
exhibitions, “Elegant Threads” and “Little LUSH,” will run from
Sept. 7 to Dec. 2, featuring a unique blend of fiber art, sculptures,
and ceramics. Admission to the gallery at 373 Tequesta Drive,
Tequesta, FL 33469, is free for members and a $5 suggested Nate Ditzler and Laura Konecne, ceramic
donation for nonmembers.
“We are excited to bring these extraordinary exhibitions to In contrast, Little LUSH is a captivating
the community, offering an enriching experience that celebrates ceramics exhibition featuring a juried
the creativity and talent of artists in fiber arts and ceramics,” said selection of functional small works.
Jeni Licata, executive director of Lighthouse ArtCenter. “Both Ceramicists around the nation responded to
exhibitions resulted from a nationwide call for artists, attracting a call to artists and have masterfully created
a diverse and talented pool of creators. We look forward to a diverse range of useful contemporary art
welcoming visitors to our galleries.” objects. From delicate teacups and bowls to Bisa Butler, contemporary art quilt, The
Elegant Threads celebrates wearable and nonwearable fiber intricate vases and sculptures, these small- Mighty Gents, on loan from Beth Rudin Patti Barker, Brick House,
arts, bringing together a stunning array of masterful creations by scale ceramics embody the perfect blend DeWoody wearable art, nuno felted silk
talented artists who will compete for awards. The community of artistic expression and practicality. The
is invited to attend an awards reception in the gallery with light community is invited to attend an awards reception in the gallery For more information about Lighthouse ArtCenter’s
bites and refreshments on Oct. 19, 5 to 7 p.m. with light bites and refreshments on Sept. 21, 5 to 7 p.m. exhibitions and events, please visit lighthousearts.org.
Also showcased are masterpieces from internationally
renowned artists such as Bisa Butler and Lezley Saar (on loan
from the private collection of Beth Rudin DeWoody) and
sculptures from renowned artist Muriel Kaplan. Kaplan, featured
in the 2023 fall Art & Culture magazine issue, will also show
two sculptures created by the prominent Palm Beach artist and
reimagined by Lighthouse ArtCenter’s Curator Janeen Mason.
Elegant Threads will culminate in a spectacular runway show
on Thursday, Nov. 16, 5 to 7 p.m., with inspirational garments
and wearable art presented in a visually immersive experience.
Tickets to the runway show can be purchased online starting Sept.
7 at lighthousearts.org/elegant-threads/ for $100 per person.

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