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Lighthouse ArtCenter Presents

Artistry Through The Ages: 60 Years Of Inspiration

Lighthouse ArtCenter
(LAC) proudly announces its
60th Anniversary celebration
with the upcoming
exhibition, Artistry Through
The Ages: 60 Years of
Inspiration. Running from
April 25 to Aug. 2 at the
Lighthouse ArtCenter
Gallery located at 373
Tequesta Drive, Tequesta,
FL 33469, this captivating
showcase pays homage to
LAC’s rich history and the
influential mentors who have Gallery on Bridge Road
shaped its evolution into a
thriving cultural cornerstone Sunrise at Carlin Park – oil on infuses her paintings with luminous colors and expressive
in Northern Palm Beach birchwood panel by Ralph Papa The Right Angle by Manon Sander brushstrokes. Her works exhibited in juried shows and
County. publications worldwide, captivate audiences with their
Artistry Through The Ages features a vintage photo annually and hosts 20 unique exhibitions. It is a creative vibrant energy and emotional depth.
journey from the ArtCenter’s archives that visually home to over 600 artists, 2,600 adult students and 1,400 Join us for the opening reception of Artistry Through
narrates its history. Photos dating back to the early 1960s youth students. Additionally, LAC offers a comprehensive The Ages: 60 Years of Inspiration on April 25, from 5 to 7
tell the story of the LAC origins, including a group of outreach program, providing free art instruction to over p.m., at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery. Experience the
eight artists and Christopher D. Norton, the son of Ralph 3,000 underserved individuals, including adults and youth legacy of art and innovation that has defined Lighthouse
Norton, who founded the Norton Museum of Art in West with special needs, veterans, seniors and children without ArtCenter’s journey over the past six decades.
Palm Beach. The exhibition showcases the creativity access to art classes. Visit lighthousearts.org for more information about the
and legacy of works by three esteemed LAC instructors Eduardo Gomez, a distinguished figurative sculptor exhibition, the history of LAC, and the presenting artists.
and artists: Eduardo Gomez (13 years), Ralph Papa (12 and instructor, has been integral to Lighthouse ArtCenter
years), and Manon Sander (12 years), all integral figures for 13 years. His evocative sculptures, characterized
in LAC’s rich history for more than a decade. by their force and passion, have garnered international
“We are incredibly proud to mark six decades of acclaim and can be found in public and private collections
artistic endeavor,” said Jeni Licata, executive director worldwide.
of Lighthouse ArtCenter. “This exhibition reflects our Ralph Papa, a lifelong artist and community activist,
unwavering commitment to fostering artistic talent, has taught at Lighthouse ArtCenter for 12 years. Papa
inspiring the community and providing accessible art brings his passion for plein air and studio painting to LAC.
education to all.” His artworks, featured in public and private collections
Founded in 1964, Lighthouse ArtCenter originated as a across the United States, Canada, and Europe, reflect his
grassroots initiative to fulfill the artistic needs of Northern dedication to visual creativity and artistic education.
Palm Beach County. Over the years, it has grown into a Manon Sander, an award-winning contemporary
dynamic institution that welcomes over 20,000 visitors impressionist, has taught at LAC for 12 years. Sander

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