Page 10 - Jupiter Spotlight - August '24

Page 10, Jupiter Spotlight
All Aboard For Art And Culture!

West Palm Beach-Based Artist DTPB. “These arts-focused Brightline wraps help us promote
summer visitation with easy accessibility to Boca Raton and
Lisa Kaw’s Artwork Featured West Palm Beach via the train.”

On Brightline “Brightline Trains are the perfect vessel to showcase
a brand across two of the top destinations in the U.S.,”
said Johanna Rojas, senior vice president of partnerships
Passengers traveling to The Palm Beaches will be at Brightline. “We are thrilled to support the local arts
delighted by the vibrant presence of tropical parrot community and offer our riders a unique and immersive
illustrations decorating Brightline trains this summer. experience as they travel to and from The Palm Beaches.”
Palm Beach County-based professional artist Lisa Kaw’s About Artist Lisa Kaw
artwork featuring colorful illustrations of parrots, ocean Based in West Palm Beach, Kaw’s lush art is a tropical
waves, palm fronds and, of course, sunglasses and sunshine jungle of vibrant colors, posh parrots, and fancy flora and
can be seen wrapping the coaches of a Brightline train In a collaboration between the Cultural Council for Palm fauna. From her sunny South Florida bungalow, she creates
currently traveling between Miami and Orlando. The work Beach County and Discover The Palm Beaches, Kaw’s tropical playful abstracts, drawing inspiration from her radiant
will be displayed through September and is the result of a artwork will inspire those traveling between Miami and surroundings and avid adventures to exotic locales. High-
partnership between the Cultural Council for Palm Beach Orlando to make a stop in The Palm Beaches. Professional impact minimalism marries playful palettes to transport the
County and Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB) as part artist Lisa Kaw’s artwork can be seen wrapping the coaches onlooker into a world of pure imagination. Uplifting and
of a marketing initiative to drive awareness of Palm Beach of a Brightline train this summer. Photo by Jacek Gancarz inspiring, Kaw’s charismatic creations evoke a childlike spirit
County as a tourism destination. where creativity runs free and every day has a 100 percent
“We partnered with Discover The Palm Beaches and “I wanted to create something that helps people feel everything chance of pure artistic sunshine. To see more of her work, visit
Brightline to not only promote The Palm Beaches’ vibrant that The Palm Beaches represent when they see it – the chic www.palmbeach.artistcollectives.org/collections/lisa-kaw.
collection of hotels and beaches, but to specifically highlight shopping, dancing palms, cool ocean breezes, delectable dining For more information and a comprehensive
that Palm Beach County is Florida’s Cultural Capital,” and a vibrant art scene,” Kaw said. “My artwork communicates calendar of cultural events in The Palm Beaches, visit
said Dave Lawrence, the Cultural Council’s president and the wonder of our natural world, and I love living and working palmbeachculture.com.
CEO. “The Palm Beaches have an incredible array of arts in The Palm Beaches. It truly is a tropical paradise.” For more information about The Palm Beaches, visit www.
and cultural arts offerings, as well as talented creative “The Palm Beaches are known as ‘Florida’s Most Stylish ThePalmBeaches.com or follow on social media on Instagram,
professionals like Lisa Kaw. We are thrilled to feature the Vacation Destination,’ and a partnership with Brightline allows Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, X, Threads, Pinterest and LinkedIn.
artist’s colorful artwork that evokes our tropical destination us to reach our top regional markets of Miami, Fort Lauderdale For more information about Brightline, visit www.
in such an attractive way.” and Orlando,” explained Milton Segarra, president and CEO of gobrightline.com and follow on Facebook, Instagram and X.
Dubbed “Palm Beach Posh,” Kaw’s artwork features her
take on the Cultural Council’s signature “Shades of Culture”
Beaches’ signature natural beauty, including palm fronds, Palm Beach North Chamber
sunglasses. In addition, her designs showcase The Palm
waves, coral, sunshine, hibiscus flowers and four whimsical
Beach County-based professional artist friends: “Pink Parrot” Of Commerce Unveils Remaining
parrots inspired by and named after four of her fellow Palm

Devin Noel @devinnoeldesigns, “Turquoise Parrot” Mandy
coreylovescolor, and “Yellow Parrot” Sarah LaPierre @ 2024 Events
Mizell @theflohemian, “Blue Parrot” Corey Morrow @
thickpaint.
The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is delighted • Sept. 18, Mayor’s Breakfast – Updates and initiatives
to announce its calendar of events for the remainder of 2024,
from local mayors.
Autism Or Just promising a series of dynamic and impactful gatherings. These • Oct. 20, Supervisor of Elections – Learn about voting
procedures and transparency.
events not only feature prominent special guests, including
An Awkward Kid? state senators, but also attract over 40,000 participants annually • Oct. 30, Women of the Year Award Luncheon – Celebrate
the achievements of outstanding women in our community.
and have been recognized with numerous awards for their
excellence in community engagement.
• Nov. 20, Honoring Our Veterans – Tribute to our brave
Event Highlights veterans.
By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., • Aug. 7, Back to School Breakfast – Insights for a Noel Martinez, president and CEO of the Palm Beach
Licensed School successful academic year with Superintendent Mike Burke. North Chamber of Commerce shares his enthusiasm for the
Psychologist • Aug. 24, Loggerhead Triathlon – The longest-standing upcoming events, “With each event, we strive to set new
A concerned mom came triathlon in Palm Beach North. This prestigious event attracts standards of excellence. This year is no exception – we’re
to me seeking insights on athletes from across the country and is a testament to our raising the bar and fostering meaningful connections.”
her son’s behavior. She community’s dedication to health and wellness. For more information, visit www.pbnchamber.com.
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