Page 12 - Southern Exposure - May '24

Page 12, Southern Exposure

art happEnings

One More Stellar Season For The

Benzaiten Center For Creative Arts

Once again the Benzaiten Center hits the ball out of the
park! Having been in business just nine short years, people
all over Palm Beach County are discovering this gem of a
cultural center. There is no other place in the county where
novices and professional artists can go to learn about and
create fine art glass. Yes, there are a few other hot shops in the
area that offer classes, but what the Benzaiten Center offers
goes way beyond that. Founded and run by a professional
artist, J.B. Berkow, the center also offers in-depth, six-week
classes, workshops with some of the most respected glass
artists in the world, and equipment rentals to professional
artists who don’t want the headache or expense of building
their own studio. They also run a tremendous outreach
program for the seniors in our community plus extensive One of Dan’s large vessels Fabiano Zanchi, Master Venetian chandelier maker, works
children and young adults programs for the underserved with the Benzaiten staff.
community. “We see at least 1,000 kids through our doors of the visiting artists came from Murano, Italy this year. One
each year free of charge,” says Berkow, adding, “Sparking was an 11th-generation glassblower and the other was a mere
these children’s imaginations lasts a lifetime … that’s what third-generation glassblower. Both artists held a week-long
it’s all about!” workshop; each workshop was sold out within days of their
online posting.
This year their “On the Veranda,” held at the National
Croquet Club, garnered a huge amount of accolades due
to the picturesque setting, the fact that it’s casual, the great
food, silent auction items and dance band. After all, what’s
not to like! Coming off that success, they decided to have
an additional fun, fundraiser at the center called “Cabaret at
the Benz.” This was so well received that they’ve decided
to repeat it annually.
Their last fundraiser of the season will be an Online
Art Auction offering original oils, limited edition prints The crowd at Dan Alexander’s blow-out
and glass art with opening bids starting at way below
wholesale costs! This is a great opportunity to obtain fine Visit their website at www.benzaitencenter.org or call
art at rock bottom prices. All money raised will go towards (561) 508-7315.
Eli Cecil taking a picture of Murano glassblower, Davide their summer programming for underserved kids and teens. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Salvadore with his son, Marco

This year every one of their five Artists Blow-Outs were
a sellout! These events showcase the center’s visiting artists
who demonstrate their glassblowing prowess for three hours
accompanied by a local band, two drink tickets and nibbles.
For the first eight years the cost for these events was kept at
a mere $15 per person. But as word of these dynamic events
spread, attendance exploded even after raising the price to
$20. Now after breaking all attendance records, they’re going
to have to raise the price next year to $25 per person! Two

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