Page 12 - Jupiter Spotlight- June '24

Page 12, Jupiter Spotlight

Financial Focus ® Lighthouse ArtCenter Welcomes

Financial Tips For Widows Anthony Record As Its New Curator

And Widowers Meet Record and the artists from the current exhibition, art courses at various
Artistry Through the Ages, for a panel discussion on June 20. colleges, he cofounded
By Sally Sima Stahl Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) in Tequesta is pleased to the artist cooperative
Losing a spouse is announce the appointment of Anthony Record as its new gallery QUAID, based
one of the most painful curator. Record has been deeply involved in the Florida art in Tampa, Fla., where
experiences anyone can scene throughout his career, enriching the community through he curated exhibitions
have. Unfortunately, his dedication to visual art. He brings a wealth of experience from 2014 to 2023. He
widows and widowers and expertise to this pivotal role. served as the Studio
have to deal with more “We are delighted to welcome Anthony to the Lighthouse Programs Coordinator
than just the emotional ArtCenter family,” said Jeni Licata, executive director at for the Tampa Museum
trauma – they also must Lighthouse ArtCenter. “His passion for the arts, coupled with of Art from 2018 to 2022
consider a range of his extensive experience in curation and education, will be and then as curator at the
financial issues. If you’ve instrumental in advancing our mission of fostering artistic Museum of Florida Art & Culture from 2022 to 2024, where
recently been widowed, excellence and community engagement. We look forward he curated exhibitions of contemporary artists and collectors
what financial moves should you consider? to the exciting exhibitions and initiatives that Anthony will from Florida. Record is also a painter, and his work has been
For starters, don’t rush into any major decisions. If bring to our organization.” exhibited internationally at galleries and museums in New
you’re still in the grieving process, you are unlikely to “I am honored to be welcomed by the vibrant art York, San Francisco, Chicago, Kanazawa, Vancouver and
be in the best shape to make significant choices affecting community here in Tequesta,” said Record, Lighthouse elsewhere.
your finances and your life. ArtCenter’s curator. “I’m looking forward to getting to Join us on Thursday, June 20, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. as
But once you feel ready to look at your situation know the community better, collaborating, exploring and Record leads a panel discussion with artists from Artistry
objectively and make appropriate choices, consider the celebrating artists at Lighthouse ArtCenter.” Through the Ages, Lighthouse ArtCenter’s current exhibition.
following steps. Born and raised in Florida, Record pursued his studies Meet Anthony Record and learn about the evolution of the
Review Your Finances in studio art at the University of South Florida, followed exhibiting artists’ work and teaching philosophies.
Look at your entire financial picture – your assets, by a Master of Fine Arts degree from the prestigious San For more information about Lighthouse ArtCenter and its
investments, debts and income. If you and your spouse Francisco Art Institute. While teaching art history and studio programs, please visit lighthousearts.org.
had communicated well about your finances, and you
shared decisions, you hopefully won’t encounter any big
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Review Your Estate Plans up the mess if
The death of a spouse can certainly affect your family’s
estate plans. So, it’s a good idea to review these plans
to see what changes, if any, need to be made. When you don’t draft
conducting this review, you’ll benefit from working with
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Few events are as sad as losing a spouse. But when you
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on your life’s journey.
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