Page 8 - Palm City Spotlight - May '24

Page 8, Palm City Spotlight

Art event

Lighthouse ArtCenter’s Plein

Air Festival Collectors’ Party
Sets Record Attendance

The vibrant arts scene at Lighthouse ArtCenter in
Tequesta, reached new heights with the success of the 11th
Annual Plein Air Festival’s Collectors’ Party. The party
took place on March 8, with over 500 collectors and art Cory Wright and Oneal Bardin Sue Manzi and Tom Mani
enthusiasts in attendance. A celebration of creativity and
community spirit, guests had the opportunity to mingle
with over 30 award-winning artists from around the world,
exploring a stunning array of freshly painted pieces that
captured the essence of local landscapes and scenes in Michele Usibelli, Jeni Licata, Hector Acuna, Elaine
Palm Beach and Martin counties. McCombs and Peter McCombs
“Our Plein Air Festival epitomizes the heart and soul
of our community, extending an open invitation for all
to immerse themselves
in the beauty of plein air
painting,” said Jeni Licata,
executive director of
Lighthouse ArtCenter. “We
thank our talented artists,
generous sponsors and Paul Rosenblatt, Eva Rosenblatt and Carl Bretzke
supportive community.”
The 11th Annual Plein Animal State, Neil Hughes for Dragon Lady, Richard
Air Festival featured Sneary for House on the Midden, Tim Kelly for Om Borneo
a week of free events, Martie Sachs, Bob Sachs and and Manon Sander for Golden Hour, each earning $200.
artist demonstrations, Chris Kling The artists’ choice accolade was bestowed upon Richard
workshops, a nd a Sneary, highlighting the exceptional talent showcased
remarkable collection of newly painted artworks available Anne Palumbo, Jenny Schorr and Jean Chase during the festival.
for purchase at Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery. The festival, The festivalʼs conclusion on Saturday, March 9, featured
renowned for its plein air painting competition, attracted while capturing the beauty of our local coastlines, gardens, a thrilling Battle of the Brushes live painting event and a
artists competing for over $15,000 in cash and prizes bridges and more in real time. small works sale, rounding off a week of artistic excellence
Renowned artist Michele Usibelli judged this year’s and community engagement.
Plein Air Festival, carefully selecting winners across For more information about Lighthouse ArtCenter’s
various categories. Before the collectors’ party, Usibelli exhibitions and events, please visit lighthousearts.org.
presented select artists with awards,
recognizing their exceptional talent
and contributions to the festival.
Among the winners was Kari Ganoung
Ruiz, who was awarded the grand
Dennis Del Mauro and prize for her captivating piece Golden
Jeff Hoops and Glenda Hoops Rachel Del Mauro Morning, Pine Glades, receiving
$4,000. Hector Acuna claimed first
place with his artwork Jolly Roger,
earning $2,500, followed by Bill
Farnsworth in second place for From
Both Sides Now, awarded $1,500, and
Marc Anderson secured third place
with Beach Babes, receiving $500.
Additionally, several artists received
honorable mentions, including
Kandyce Meierling and Ken Jane O’Neill and Peter Stephen Wysocki for Beyond the Award-winning artists
Meierling O’Neill

Alison Kapneck and Ellen Laura Nicklas and Carlos
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