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Lighthouse ArtCenter Hosts Summer Counting On YOU,

Camp And ‘Stitching Spectacular’ VOTE Aug. 20!

Exhibition For Kids In the state of Florida

voters have the option
to decide how they are
This summer, Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) in Tequesta The mastermind behind going to cast their vote
invites children and families to dive into a world of creativity the enchanting stitchings, … by mail, by voting
with its exciting summer camp and the enchanting “Stitching Irem Yazici, hails from early, or by voting at
Spectacular” exhibition. Eskisehir, Turkey. A self- their assigned precinct
Running through Aug. 2, the Stitching Spectacular taught embroidery artist on Election Day. Here
exhibition at LAC features the exquisite textile art of Irem with boundless creativity, is some important
Yazici. It brings scenes to life from the beloved children’s Yazici’s work has earned information regarding
book Princess Pinecone and the Wee Royals by C.C. international acclaim these three ways to vote
Bernstein. Each intricately stitched piece vividly captures the and has been featured in to help you decide by
imagination, portraying the adventures of Princess Pinecone esteemed publications such what method you are going to choose to cast your votes
and her tiny friends. as TextileArtist.org, Vice’s for the upcoming Aug. 20 election:
In addition to Yazici’s artwork, the exhibition showcases The Creator’s Project, and • The Martin County Elections Office located at
eight collaborative textile yarn upcycle projects crafted Vogue. 135 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Stuart and the
by LAC’s summer Running from June 3 Elisabeth Lahti Library located in Indiantown Saturday,
campers. These unique to Aug. 2, LAC’s Summer Aug. 10 through Saturday, Aug. 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
pieces, reflecting the ArtCamp offers children These dates do include Sunday, Aug. 11.
camp’s weekly themes, aged 5 to 11 an immersive artistic experience. Each week • Vote-by-mail ballots can be requested through
are available for a of camp features exciting themes like “Surfin’ Safari” and Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024.
$300 donation. Every “Space Odyssey,” providing participants with opportunities • When voting in-person voters should remember to
contribution supports a to explore various art forms, including drawing, painting, bring photo and signature identification when voting early
scholarship for a child to printmaking and sculpture. or when voting at their assigned precinct on Election Day.
attend a week of LAC’s For older aspiring artists, LAC offers dynamic one-day • Secure Ballot Intake Stations (drop boxes) will
ArtCamp. workshops for teens aged 12 to 16, priced at $136. These be available during early voting at both
Princess Pinecone workshops delve into fused glass, jewelry making, recycled locations for voters to hand deliver their
and the Wee Royals was collage techniques and more, empowering teens to unleash voted mail ballot.
born from the bedtime their creativity and develop new skills. As your Supervisor of Elections, it
stories Bernstein’s For more information about Lighthouse ArtCenter’s is my goal to provide the best possible
mother shared with her. summer offerings and the Stitching Spectacular exhibition, voting experience!
The book centers on the adventures of Princess Pinecone and visit lighthousearts.org. Vicki Davis,
her miniature companions and carries messages of empathy, Martin County Supervisor of Elections
forgiveness and kindness.