:: News & Events :: MartinArts is the place for the latest information for arts and culture in Martin County. Watch your local papers for co-op advertisements under the MartinArts headline, our locally produced MartinArts quarterly magazine and our monthly MartinArts e-newsletters. Click on the heading to read     7/24/2007 - Women Supporting the Arts 2007 Grant Guidelines   Women Supporting the Arts (WSA) has released it's 2007 Grant Guidelines and Grant Application. Changes in 2007 include a later deadline, September 28th and notification date, January 4, as well as requiring that all grants be typewritten. An interactive PDF file can be obtained on the WSA page of martinarts.org for easy application and submittal. The criteria used by WSA in making grants are the value of the program to the community, the merit of the program, project or scholarship, and public awareness and appreciation of the arts that is fostered by the program. WSA was established in 2003, and is a women's giving circle committed to making our community a better place to live as we improve upon the present and influence the future of Martin County's arts and cultural information. WSA is a program of the Arts Foundation of Martin County which is an affiliate of the Arts Council, Inc. WSA grant guidelines 2007   Top ^ 8/3/2007 - Local Artist / Author Wins National Award   Local Artist Janeen Mason has won a 2007 United States Maritime Literature Award for her book. Ocean Commotion: Sea Turtles. Ms. Mason is the first author from the state of Florida to win this national award. She now belongs to a unique club of only a few authors who have successfully won this award. 56725-Janeen Mason Press   Top ^ 8/3/2007 - South Florida Cultural Consortium Announces Workshops & Applications For 2008   Miami, FL - Non-matching fellowships of $15,000 are available to South Florida artists through the South Florida Cultural Consortium for the twentienth annual South Florida Cultural Consortium Fellowships for Visual and Media Artists. Applications are available through the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs (305-375-4634). Deadline for receipt of applications is October 1, 2007. To be eligible, professional artists must be over 18 years of age and have been residents of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Monroe or Martin Counties for one year at the time of application. Students and non-professionals who engage in artwork as a hobby are not eligible. Professional artists returning to school in pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree may apply. This year’s national panel of judges includes: Margarita Aguilar, Christie’s, New York City; Valerie Cassel Oliver, Contemporary Art Museum, Houston; Bo Smith, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; and Robert Zakantitch. Free workshops will be presented in four South Florida counties during the month of August: MIAMI-DADE: Miami Art Museum, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, at 6 PM on August 9th. Please RSVP by August 8th to (305) 375-4634. MONROE: Gato Building, Conference Room off Main Lobby, 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, at 1 PM on August 17th. Please RSVP by August 16th to (305) 295-4369. PALM BEACH and MARTIN: Norton Gallery of Art, Terrance Room, 1541 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, at 1:00 PM on August 22nd; and Old School Square, 51 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, at 6:00 PM on August 22nd. Please RSVP by August 21st to (561) 471-2901. BROWARD: Bienes Center Ceremonial Room, Broward County Main Library Auditorium, 100 South Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, at 6 PM on August 23rd. Please RSVP by August 22nd to (954) 357-7457. The works of the recipients of the 2008 fellowships will be exhibited at the Museum of Art in Ft. Lauderdale in 2008. The South Florida Cultural Consortium Fellowships for Visual and Media Artists is a cooperative project funded by the Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs Council, the Broward Cultural Affairs Council and the Palm Beach Cultural Council through the South Florida Cultural Consortium. 30995-SFCC_2008_3Panel_Co   Top ^ 8/15/2007 - Annual Meeting & Estate Art Reception on September 26, 2007   The Arts Council's Annual Meeting is Wednesday, September 26 at 5:00 p.m. with an estate art sale and exhibit featuring artist Ruth Bowman. The Annual Meeting at 5:30 pm begins with the election of officers, mARTies awards nominees announcement, and plaque dedication by the National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century for the Historic Court House. Join us for a sneak preview of upcoming events, with food, fun, wine and more. Thank you to our sponsor Outback Steakhouse. BowmanRuth, JensenBeachSa   Top ^ 8/16/2007 - Season Schedule, September 2007 to May 2008   Stuart, Florida: The Arts Council, Inc. announces the following ’07-’08 Season Schedule Sept. to May which includes First Thursday Exhibits at the Court House Cultural Center, mARTies Awards Luncheon, SailFish Arts Festival, Art is Everywhere Artist Studio & Home Tour, Art! Out of the Closet, May's Education month, and more... First Thursday Gallery Nights Includes Court House Cultural Center Gallery exhibitions. First Thursday Gallery Nights invites the public to visit art gallery properties from Hobe Sound to Jensen Beach on the first Thursday of each month from October 4, 2006 through May 2008. This free event offers a chance to see and buy art and to see and be seen. PR Season Schedule 2007-2   Top ^ 8/16/2007 - CALL TO ARTISTS: SailFish Arts Festival, Stuart, FLorida, February 9 & 10, 2008   Artists may complete application online at www.zapplication.org for SailFish Arts Festival, Stuart, Florida, February 9 & 10, 2008   Top ^ 8/27/2007 - Art Workshop - Plein Air Stuart Event - October 26-27, 2007   Art Workshop – Plein Air Stuart Event "Making Space" with Dennis Aufiery from the Armory Art Center on October 26th – 27th, 2007 Part of the Arts Council Plein Air Stuart events Art Workshop.pdf   Top ^ 8/28/2007 - Volunteers Needed for Picture People Program in Martin County Schools   Volunteers are needed for the Picture People Program which supports the Arts Council’s effort to contribute to arts education in the elementary schools in Martin County. The Picture People program is a curriculum-based elementary art program, which seeks to develop a child's appreciation for art from an interdisciplinary approach. A training session for volunteers in the program is Friday, October 12, 9:30 a.m. at the Court House Cultural Center, 80 E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart. Call 287-6676 about volunteering for the program. Picture People Volunteers   Top ^ 9/6/2007 - CALL TO ARTISTS: Potters with Passion. October 4-19, 2007   CALL TO ARTISTS for Potters with Passion, a Treasure Coast Clay Art Guild Juried Exhibit at the Court House Cultural Center Gallery, downtown Stuart, Florida from October 4 - 19, 2007. Application deadline is Friday, September 14, 5 p.m. Artists may print the pdf application below for more information. APPLICATION FOR PASSION.p   Top ^ 9/14/2007 - The Arts Council Announces the 2007 mARTies Awards   October 11, 2007, 11:30-1:30 p.m. Sandhill Cove Pavilion, Palm City The 2007 mARTies Awards will be “Celebrating the Arts, one Treasure at a Time” according to co-chairs, Melissa Corbett and Jeanette Mueller. The mARTies honor outstanding artistic, voluntary and philanthropic achievement in Martin County that has inspired passion for the arts in our community. “The arts contribute beauty, color, and timbre to Martin County making our community a special place. The mARTies awards celebrate this contribution, and so much more,” noted co-chair Melissa Corbett. “Whether it’s being uplifted by a world class performance of OPUS or being awed by the illustrations in a children’s picture book, the places the “arts” take us are unique,” added co-chair Jeanette Mueller. The mARTies celebration this year recognizes and honors a variety of one-of-a-kind talents and commitments to the arts. The named award recipients demonstrate in a glance the depth and breadth the word arts can convey: Lifetime Achievement in the Arts: Janeen Mason Excellence in Arts Education: Karen Haines Philanthropy in the Arts: OPUS Boosters Arts Leadership: Cecilia Serra Corporate Leadership: The Palm Beach Post Special Recognition: Houston Cuozzo Group The above named award recipients will be honored side by side with the 35 nominees that listed below during the mARTies Awards luncheon. A honoree from among the given categories below will be announced during the luncheon. Visual Artist Norma DeSantis (posthumously) Brenda Leigh Dan Mackin Sandra Odell Helen Terry Walt “Jeff” Younglove Performing Artist Joan Hooks Doug Jewett Peter Jones Marie Jureit Student Visual Artist Richard Barnes Jesse Brantman Kayla Conrad Kristina Correa Ariel Drehobl Laine Kelly Ellen Krebs Eliza Leighton Carla Ramirez Robbie Schilling Taylor Walls Eric Williams Student Performing Artist Ross Alagna Jack Bourret Matthew Conlon Richard Kopf Megan Moran Lindsey Reymore Volunteer in the Arts Rita Jenkins-Gaines Tim Kimes Marlee Matheson Anne Modugno Graham Monk Carol Silcox Phyl Weaver Members of the Arts Council cordially invite the public to attend our annual meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 26, 5-7:30 p.m. to meet many of the mARTies nominees and see the "Estate Art Sale and Exhibition featuring Ruth Bowman" currently on display in the Court House Cultural Center galleries. Co Chairs.pdf   Top ^ 10/1/2007 - Annual Meeting and Ruth Bowman Exhibit   Stuart, FL: The Arts Council members and guests gathered on September 26 to celebrate the late Ruth Bowman’s artwork at the Court House Cultural Center. The Arts Council membership gathered during this reception to recognize retiring officers, and to approve the incoming directors and officers. Named award recipients and nominees for the mARTies Awards were presented by co-chairs Melissa Corbett and Jeanette Mueller. The National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century representatives Roberta Hoffman, Patty Sikes, and Kathy Conard unveiled a plaque in recognition of the Court House Culture Center and the building’s historic significance. The plaque will be mounted near the front steps. Chairman Vaina recognized retiring board members: Don MacIntosh Gene Rifkin Frank Spera Jennifer Waters The membership of the Arts Council elected new members to the Board of Directors: Karen Barnes Bill Bee James Cantwell Mike Dadko Peter Freudenberg Donna Linton Kim Rody Carol Silcox Larry Tucker Nicki Van Vonno Lisa Young The Board elected officers for 2007-08: Vicky Yardley, Chairman Karen Vaina, Past Chairman Melissa Corbett, Vice Chair Paula Earll, Treasurer Members at Large: Judith Bettendorf Maryellen Castellano Peter Freudenberg Chairman Karen Vaina recapped the list of accomplishments the Arts Council brought to the community this past year, which included the successful First Thursday Gallery Nights. Ms. Vaina thanked everyone for supporting the Arts Council during her 2 years as chairman, and her previous years on the board. Incoming Chairman Vicky Yardley thanked Karen Vaina and presented a gift. Ms. Yardley announced anticipated goals of the Arts Council in the exciting year ahead. The Arts Council is sponsored in part by the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, The Florida Arts Council, City of Stuart, the Martin County Board of County Commissioners, and private contributions. The Arts Council is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Visit the Arts Council website at www.martinarts.org. for more information about events and exhibits. ### Karen Vaina and Vicki Yar   Top ^ 10/1/2007 - Become a pART of it--Volunteer for the Arts Council   Volunteer now for the Arts Council! Artist scouts, poster & magazine distributors, cultural center rack keepers, picture people presenters, reception planning assistant, and many other event volunteers and committee members are needed. Check out the PDF below for descriptions, and contact the Arts Council by email, or call 772-287-6676 if any of the positions sound interesting to you. Join us in our passion to inspire art in our community! Volunteer Positions Avail   Top ^ 10/2/2007 - First Thursday Map to Galleries   First Thursday Gallery Nights invites the public to visit art gallery properties from Hobe Sound to Jensen Beach on the first Thursday of each month from October 4, 2006 through May 2008. This free event offers a chance to see and buy art and to see and be seen. Print out the PDF below for directions to each gallery. First Thursday Map Files.   Top ^ 10/15/2007 - mARTies Nominated Awards Announced   Stuart, Florida: The Arts Council serving Stuart and Martin County is pleased to announce the mARTies nominated awards during the celebration of the arts that took place at Sandhill Cove, Palm City on October 11, 2007. Attendees of the event included artists, business supporters, arts-related organizations, volunteers, young artists and performers, their parents, their teachers, and all the other art lovers. The talented nominees in the five categories were judged in three ways: artistic excellence, civic responsibility and leadership in improving the quality of life in our community. Those receiving the mARTies nominated awards were: Outstanding Volunteer for the Arts: Rita Jenkins-Gaines After receiving a bachelors in Fine Arts, this talented dancer and choreographer moved from Ohio University to the Big Apple, then to Martin County. Ms. Jenkins-Gaines co-created “Arts Impact” to help fundraise for the Pink Tie Gala, choreographed a modern dance for a student auditioning for Orlando Ballet’s Summer program, and helped produce shows for Shiloh Theatrical Productions and other local theaters. Outstanding Student Performing Artist: Megan Moran 16 year old Megan Moran has performed on TV and at Shea Stadium. She has been chosen as “Palm Beach Idol” and named “Treasure Coast Idol” by both the judges and the audiences. Besides music, she is a 4.0 student in the IB program. Her theater appearances include Star Struck, Maltz, Pineapple, Barn and others. Outstanding Student Visual Artist: Ellen Krebs Ellen Krebs received recognition from her instructors as a freshman, and by the time she was a junior, her artwork was displayed at the Lighthouse Center for the Arts. Her talents are exhibited in paintings, drawing, photography, collages, sculpting and two and three dimensional pieces. She spent her last summer helping children learn new arts and crafts and is involved with the Think Big Program for Big Brothers/Big Sisters Outstanding Visual Artist: Brenda Leigh Brenda Leigh many times paints for free, and saw such promise in our previously-neglected bandshell that she asked for and received permission to paint it for free in 2001. In her words, “Public art must tell its story in an instant,” she says, “as most people only see it when they are driving.” She is currently painting the beautiful mural on the Esplande on Colorado’s entrance to downtown Stuart. Outstanding Performing Artist: Peter Jones Musical Director Peter Jones is an accomplished pianist since the age of 15, and he has been music director for over 50 musicals. His latest honor is landing permission by MTI for the premier of “Rent, the School Edition.” Recently, he won first place in Atlanta for Best Overall Performance and Best Technical Achievement at MTI International competition. He has offered thousands of dollars in scholarship to local students and believes that all children should be offered the opportunity to gain confidence and self-esteem in all disciplines of the performing arts. The mARTies celebration this year recognizes and honors a variety of one-of-a-kind talents and commitments to the arts. The named award recipients demonstrate in a glance the depth and breadth the word arts can convey: Lifetime Achievement in the Arts: Janeen Mason Janeen Mason is a fine artist as well as an author and illustrator of children’s picture books. Her original artwork is in the collections of Burt Reynolds and Reba McEntire. Most recently she has received acclaim for her “Ocean Commotion: Sea Turtles” book, published in 2006. She has been recognized with the United States Maritime Literature Award. Janeen has also been appointed to the Florida Arts Council by Senate President Ken Pruitt. Excellence in Arts Education: Karen Haines Karen Haines is the visual arts teacher at Jensen Beach Elementary and holds a Florida Art Education certificate. Karen is a leader among fellow elementary art teachers, initiating a workshop program to stir the creativity of the teachers during early release days. She works and in hand with Frank Spera, who is the Picture Person at Jensen Beach Elementary School. Philanthropy in the Arts: OPUS Boosters Martin County High School’s internationally known award winning chorale group is supported by their parents, alumni and friends. They make up the Opus Boosters. In celebration of Director Ron Corbin’s 25th anniversary at the school, the boosters initiated and created the Ronald L Corbin Scholarship Fund. The fund, in 2007, presented its second scholarship to a graduating OPUS member. It is for this philanthropic idea that OPUS Boosters are being given this award and that excellence in arts education will be available for generations to come. Arts Leadership: Cecilia Serra Cecilia Serra’s devotion to the art of dance has resulted in a stronger community. Her leadership in converting a private dance studio to a vibrant nonprofit organization, Florida Arts & Dance Company, is deserving of distinction. Early on, FADC reached out to provide programs for special needs children and to children in Indiantown, proving that dance is valuable not only for physical development, but in improving self-esteem and poise. Although Cecilia is now retired from FADC, her inspiration for dance and love for children of all backgrounds continues. Corporate Leadership: The Palm Beach Post Nonprofit arts groups need corporate leadership. The Palm Beach Post is a true believer in the arts and what they bring to a community. The Post pledges financial support, in-kind advertising support and volunteer leadership. With the Post, their corporate leadership is more than just the money, it is the attitude to help worthwhile projects get off the ground and flourish. Special Recognition: Houston Cuozzo Group Just over a year ago, the summer interns at Houston Cuozzo Group were given an assignment: re-design Memorial Park in Downtown Stuart to address drainage problems, the need for performing arts space and to create a space that would become a special green space in downtown. Three designs were presented to key community leaders for consideration. It is the start of a great renovation of an important civic space that will foster pride among residents. A video production for the event was produced by Martin County High School’s TV production program, lead by their instructor, Jeff Younglove. Star Struck Performing Arts Center presented special entertainment midway through the program. The Arts Council thanks the many sponsors, the dedicated co-chairs and volunteers, donors for the silent auction, and many people who volunteered their expertise along the way to make this event happen.   Top ^ 10/15/2007 - Plein-air Stuart, Community Paint Out   Stuart, Florida: The Arts Council announces the names of Plein-air artists who will begin painting on Thursday, October 25 and continue throughout the weekend on October 27 and 28 at various locations in Stuart. Among the Plein-air artists who will be painting are the following: Judi Bettendorf Cristina de la Vega Petey Cox Mimi McCallum Jody Carter Carol Kepp Chris Kling Julia Kelly Elaine Hahn Harry McVay Watch for details each day to find out the artist locations on the Arts Council website, www.martinarts.org, and for postings at the Court House Cultural Center. The public is invited to watch and learn from the artists. Event Chairperson and art patron Carol Silcox of Hobe Sound will be coordinating the event and may be contacted at (772) 546-9243 for questions. For details about participating in the art workshop on October 26 and 27 with Dennis Aufiery, a printable pdf file is available on the news and events page at www.martinarts.org, or by calling The Arts Council, 772-287-6676. Selected Plein-air paintings will be on display and may be purchased at the Court House Cultural Center Gallery on First Thursday, November 1 through November 9. The gallery is located at 80 E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart, and gallery hours are M-F, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Chris Kling BOATS (2 sm).   Top ^
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