• Peter & Jennifer Jones A Dynamic Duo• mARTies 2011• 25th Annual Marvin S. Cone Show• Congressional Art HOT SUMMER NIGHTS& FREE MOVIES!

MartinArtsmagazine Summer 2011BECOMEA MEMBER OF ThEARTS

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about the Arts Council

The Arts Council80 E Ocean Boulevard, Stuart FL 34994

772-287.6676 • Fax: 288.5301General email: info@martinarts.org

Web address: Martinarts.org

Jim Simoneau, ChairmanNancy K. Turrell, Executive Director

Martin County students have an advantage. As other school districts across the state have reduced and eliminated arts education, our schools have a continued tradition of strong arts programs at every level. Our schools and their students are winning awards at every turn, examples include both MCHS’s OPUS’s and JBHS’s Jubilate’s Heritage Awards and the selection two years running of a JBHS visual arts student as Congressman Rooney’s Congressional Art Award winner. How is this level of arts achievement possible? One reason: dedicated teachers. Many such as Judy Nordenbrock, Robbie Roadman, and Tom Prestopnik have retired in the last several years and will be joined by Tom Wetzl this year. But many remain steadfast in their efforts to inspire their students to be the best, including Jimmy Paul, Krystal Wion-Eckhardt, Anne Marie Schwartz, Ron Corbin, and Tracy Canada. It gives me great hope as I look forward with optimism for what these students will bring to the world either as practicing artists or as leaders with an innovative and creative spirit for finding solutions to the challenges that face our society. The Council remains steadfast in its efforts to promote, encourage, and enhance programs countywide for arts education. Throughout this issue of MartinArts are great examples of the creativity found in our local schools. I invite you to take a look and see for yourself.

Arts Education BOARD MEMBERSEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Jim Simoneau, ChairpersonLisa P. Young, Chair-ElectRobyn Mendez, Vice Chair

Nicki Schoonover, SecretaryBill Howard, Treasurer

Karen Barnes, Member at LargeJeanette Mueller, Past ChairmanDIRECTORS

Ken BakerHank GonzalezMary Houston

Marie Jureit-BeamishBob Kilbride

Matt KingSheila KurtzEllie LaferSean Lewis

Donna LintonMary Ann LoomisBarbara Scharlau

Tanya SpainDavid Vaina

Nicki Van VonnoTom Winter

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORSPatrick Hayes

Martin County BOCCEula Clarke

City of StuartMaura Barry-Sorenson

Martin County School BoardTammy SimoneauEconomic CouncilKrissy McNicholas

Junior LeagueSTAFF MEMBERS

Nancy K. Turrell, CFREExecutive Director

Judy WalkerCommunications

CoordinatorElaine Keller

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thomas goebelCongressional Art Award 2011

Thomas’ photo, Wave Action, a thrilling sunrise seen from a storm-tossed beach, was chosen by Congressman Tom Rooney for the Congressional Art Competition for 2011. Each spring, a nation-wide high school art competition is sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives. The contest is an opportunity to encourage and recognize the artistic talent from around the nation, as well as our Congressional District. This annual competition is open to all district high school students. Thomas is a student at JBHS, and also won a photo contest this year at the Environmental Studies Center. Wave Action will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

Congressional Art Award 2010Kelsea, a recent graduate of JBHS, is an award-winning fiber artst. Her quilts reflect the many hours she spends in the careful design and execution of complex sewing techniques, with strong colors, imagery and composition. Her works are not traditional home-spun pieces. She is a 21st century artist who has been recognized with a Congressional Art Award and a Gold Key from the Scholastic Art Awards. Kelsea volunteered her time and talents for the Invisible Children Art Auction, the Stuart Beach Community Mural and the American Cancer Society. Kelsea will be attending the School of the Arts in Palatka, continuing her studies in Fiber Art.T

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Outstanding Student Performing ArtistOne of the many talented nominees for a 2011 mARTies Award, Kevin Connor is a skilled and versatile young performer with multiple awards and accomplishments to his credit as he leaves Martin County for the larger venue of Boston. While attending MCHS, Kevin worked behind the scenes as crew, onstage as an actor, as a singer with OPUS, organizing and performing in fund raising events and running Drama Club meetings. He taught piano to children and adults in the community and sang in the Christ Memorial Chapel Choir while entertaining twice a month for the Stuart Nursing and Restorative facility - and maintaining a 3.98 GPA. He is about to take the Boston Conservatory by storm.

Outstanding Student Visual ArtistAriana will be attending Brown University/RISD this fall after being graduated from the Clarke Advanced Learning Center. Her artistic skills led her to win a Gold Key from the Scholastic Art Awards, Best of Show at the IRSC Annual Digital Media Show. Ariana was awarded a grant from Character Counts which funded her after-school art programs for children with Autism Spectrum disorders. Ariana also spearheaded a fundraiser for Helping People Succeed, The Taste of Success, which augurs good things for her future. Ariana is passionate about enriching her community and Martin County has been fortunate to nurture her talents. T

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cultural newsWomen Supporting the Arts (WSA)

Women Supporting the Arts (WSA),

a women’s giving circle, announced its recent grant awards for artists and arts-related programs. Thirteen

projects were selected totaling $16,000 from

among the nearly $60,000 requested from 23 proposals.

In addition to these grants, Women Supporting the Arts also allocated $10,000 to a future public art project in the environs of Memorial Park and the Martin County Court House Cultural Center. WSA welcomes grant applications from organizations and individuals who present cultural programs for Martin County. Collaborative projects and events are eligible. Applications will be judged based on value to the community; merit of the program, project or scholarship; and public awareness and appreciation of the arts. For grant guidelines and application, contact Nancy Turrell at (772) 287-6676, ext. 14, or nturrell@martinarts.org. The deadline for 2011 applications is September 30, 2011.WSA’s mission is to build a community of women philanthropists who inspire, educate and encourage women to strengthen the arts and cultural environment in Martin County. WSA is affiliated with the Arts Foundation of Martin County and the Arts Council. Membership is open to all women. For more information, contact Nancy Turrell at The Arts Council, Inc.

Terry Barber •VignettesArts Council, Inc. • Private Beauty: Internship

Elliott Museum • Art-Empowered LearningHope Rural School • Projects with PurposeArts Council, Inc. • Marketing & Technology

Outreach for Artists & Arts OrganizationsMartin Schools’ Environmental Studies Center

Art is Part of the Living Lagoon Mural PaintingNadia Utto • 911 Memorial World Fountain

Indiantown Middle School

African Drums & Mask-makingTreasure Coast Youth Symphony

Music Performance ScholarshipsMarybeth Pena, R.N. • Creative Arts & Health

Bach’s Children Music School • OrchestraTykes and Teens • Through the Eyes of a Child

Martin Youth Leadership

MYL Arts & Culture Day

21st Annual Court House Cultural Center Juried Exhibition

The 21st Annual Court House Cultural Center Juried Exhibition will be chaired by Noreen Stewart, Cheryl Ritland and Maggie Griner. All artists residing in Florida are eligible to apply through CaFÉ. A link to the artist call is located in the Calls to Artists section under Resources, at www.martinarts.org. A non-refundable entry fee of $30.00 covers 1 image per artist. A maximum of three images may be submitted per artist, with a $5.00 fee for each additional image. Applications, fees and images must be received by CaFÉ on Sunday, July 24, 2011 by 12:00 midnight to be considered.

CaFÉ, www.CallForEntry.org, is an online application and adjudication system for exhibitions, art fairs, festivals and shows. Juror for the exhibition is Florida artist Jill Cannady. Cannady’s recent artwork, The Naturalists, is a series of drawings and encaustic paintings. The Opening Reception and Awards will take place on Friday, September 23, 2011, from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. Awards will be presented by the juror and presented at the reception. The exhibition continues through Thursday, November 17, 2011.

The Summer Sizzle with the Arts is BACK!

Join us for two very special summer evening strolls through the beautiful promenade of Harbour Bay Plaza. Enjoy live music, plein-air artists working live, local live performing arts organizations sharing their talents, ongoing art demonstrations by local art instructors with art workshop bazaar, special displays and discounts throughout the courtyard by Harbour Bay shops.

For more information, visit www.MartinArts.org or www.HarbourBayPlaza.com

The Arts Council and Harbour Bay Plaza proudly present…

2nd Annual HOT SUMMER ARTS!

2nd Thursdays!July 14th, 5-8 pm

Bastille Day French Market StrollAugust 11th, 5-8 pm Bahamian Florida Day Island Market Stroll

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Jennifer & Peter Jones- StarStruck and Following Their Dreams Last month, Jennifer and Peter Jones announced the exciting news thatStarStruck, their theatre and training center, was moving to a new location: the former Palm Beach Post Newspaper building in Stuart. This new space means a new performance theatre and workshop space in this culture-hungry community. Previously the StarStruck productions have been staged at the Lyric Theatre. The new performance space will be located at 2101 South Kanner Highway on the corner of Central Parkway. StarStruck is celebrating its 12th year presenting musical theatre productions as well as providing instruction in acting, dance, piano, voice, guitar and art. and includes a professional faculty of dance, art, music and acting instructors.

Currently, StarStruck produces over 10 shows per year—a number that will increase in their new facility.The new building is about 12,000 square feet and will house all of StarStruck’s training classrooms, private music studios and rehearsal areas, as well as a 200 seat state-of-the-art theatre with a lobby and adjoining backstage area for dressing rooms, costumes, props and scenery storage. StarStruck hopes to provide a venue that is affordable and accessible to the community at large. Non-Profit and For-Profit organizations will now have the ability to produce a variety of events including, but not limited to band concerts, improv troupes, cabaret shows, school recitals, innovative arts programming and more.

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Demolition Making way for the New Elliott Construction of the New Elliott museum began on June 1, 2011 with demolition of the old building which is expected to be completed by mid-June. A concrete slab is scheduled to be poured in July launching the beginning of the new 44,000 square foot museum, a venue that will be twice the size of the old building. Scheduled to reopen in early 2013, the museum will meet requirements for travelingexhibitions. For five decades, the Elliott Museum, owned and operated by the Historical Society of Martin County, has served

as a cultural and educational resource for thousands of residents, tourists, automotive and baseball enthusiasts. A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting our region’s history, the mission of the Elliott Museum is to interpret and celebrate the genius of innovation, creativity and the historical events in Martin County and the surrounding region, all within an environment of learning and discovery.

For more information, visit www.elliottmuseumfl.org

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our patronsthe patrons who have contributed $250 or More to The Arts Council*:

AllegroArtichoke CafeBank Atlantic

Channel 5Children’s Services Council

College Connection Inc.David Lerner Association

Dunn Capital ManagementElectrical Connections By Mike, Inc.

Florida Vision LasikFPL

Gulfstream Business BankHarbour Bay Associates

HCG GroupLawrence A. Sanders FoundationLeighton Security Management

Lucido & Assoc. , P. A.Martin Memorial Health Systems

McNicholas & AssociatesNorthern TrustOculina Bank

Publix Super Market CharitiesScripps Treasure Coast Newspapers

Seacoast National BankStraticon Construction

Suburban of So. FL LLCTreasure & Space Coast Radio

Waste ManagementWater Pointe Realty Group of Stuart, Inc.

Womens Health SpecialistsRobert Baratta

Karen L. Barnes Sally Batz

Lisa Beckers Jody BondBetty Brain

Lelia “Sis” Carroll Brenda Cavallaro Ethel F. Christin

Janie Laemel Copes Peter & Julie Cummings Maureen & Dan Deighan

Edith Donohue M. Lanning & Jane Fox

Lauri Goldstein Matt & Deborah Hollister

Mary Houston Lars & Karen Janson Marie Jureit-Beamish

Bob Kilbride Phyllis Kordick

Sheila Kurtz Ellie Lafer

Lisa LeFort Donna Linton

Mary Ann Loomis Michael Lurie Andrea Lutz

Donald MacIntosh Jeanette Mueller Vianne Nichols G.A. Olofsson

Nancy O’Malley James & Pat H. Pendergast

Nisha Pulliam Joan Pyne

Peggy Ranger Jean Schafer Cox Barbara Scharlau Nicki Schoonover

Jim & Tammy Simoneau Mr. & Mrs. John W. Sullivan

Mrs. Edward C. Trimble George & Kathy L. Turrell

Nancy K. Turrell & Ted Astolfi Tony & Karen Vaina

Robert E. Valle Nicki Van Vonno

Jo Vent Tom & Martha Warner

Nicole West Thomas Winter Lisa P. Young

**Listing as of print date, reflecting the previous 12 months. Please advise the Arts Council office if you notice any errors. Thank you.

Inspired By… A series with our artists to inspire our creativity and

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Featuring Jill Sonke-HendersonInterview by Janeen Mason

Jill Sonke is director of the Center for the Arts in Healthcare at the University of Florida, Assistant Director of Shands Arts in Medicine and is on the faculty of the School of Theatre and Dance at UF. Sonke is active in research, curriculum

and program development and international cultural exchange at UF and Shands, and is President Emeritus of the Society for the Arts in Healthcare.

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911 Story?

Lighting up the Court House Cultural in vivid color is a new lighting system installed by Electrical Connections who partnered with Bright Ideas LED. The new state-of-the-art system, currently set to rotate in all the colors of the rainbow, brings new attention to the historic building at night! Already new daytime visitors have be heard to say, “I came in today because I noticed the building last night when it was lit up.” Mike Pettengill of Electrical Connections said, “We wanted to make this historic art deco building more visible, highlighting its unique architectural details and creating more awareness of its artistic functions.” Nancy Turrell, executive director of the Arts Council said, “the lighting,

combined with the extensive landscaping installed two years ago during Stuart’s entry in the America in Bloom contest, has

improved our curb appeal. We are grateful that local businesses like Electrical Connections and Kenny Teardo’s landscape company are so willing to give back to us and the community.” She

added, “now all we need are some beautiful benches to allow visitors to relax and enjoy the courtyard.” The Court House Cultural Center is on the National Register of Historic Places and was built in 1937. To learn more about its former uses, visit the photo gallery located on the landing inside the Court House Cultural Center. The Center is open Tuesday-Friday, 10 am to 4 pm and Saturday, 11 am to 2 pm.

In Vivid COLOR

Thank you to our volunteers who

presented Picture People

to Martin County Elementary Schools:

Barbara Lapham

Port Salerno

Debra Magrann Felix A. Williams

Frank SperaJensen Beach

Jane Wheeler Bessey Creek

Kendra Deltano Crystal Lake

Nancy RadCitrus Grove

Countertenor Terry Barber, Children’s book author/ illustrator and board member,

Citizens for Florida Arts Janeen Mason

ArtsFestMarch 24 & 25

2012

David Woodward,

CD Lava Studio

Congressman Thomas Rooney

Photographer Thomas Goebel

Arts Council Annual Meeting Election of

Board Members, Wednesday

September 28thStay tuned for details

Consider Remembering the Arts Council in

your will or estate plan. If you have already, let us know so we can add youto the list of donors for

the Mahlon Cline Legacy Society.

Have a heartfor the Arts

SFCC Fellowship Application Deadline

October 3, 2011Up to $15,000 for visual

& media artistsApplication to be

released, mid-August

The 25th Annual Marvin S. ConeHigh School Juried Art Show

The Arts Council is proud to announce the award recipients for the Marvin S. Cone 25th Annual High School Juried Art Show. These awards recognize the artistic talents of our high school students and were presented on Friday, May 6 at the Court House Cultural Center. Represented were approximately 200 area high school students, their teachers, parents, school officials and sponsors of the event. These awards, totaling over $ ______,

Best of Show: Jessica Luloh, JBHS

Creative Portal Drawing: 1st Place:

Elizabeth Upton, PSOld Bridge 2nd Place:

Christy Schneyman, JBHS Inside Out 3rd Place:

Arianna Martinez, CALC As Stable as it Gets

Mixed Media:1st Place:

Elyssa Finkelstein, SFHSTogether

2nd Place: Siera Feketa, JBHS

Untitled3rd Place:

Katie Kinard, PSGreen Party

Painting: 1st Place:

Elizabeth Upton, PSBlue Steel2nd Place:

Makaila Stierlin, JBHSOne Afternoon

3rd Place: Hitomi Uezu, JBHS

Hana Sculpture:

1st Place: Jordan Schultz, SFHS

The Power Within 2nd Place:

Juan Jaramillo, JBHS Loggerhead

3rd Place: Caitlyn Moss, JBHSSimple Complexity

Emily Farr, PS

Photography: 1st Place:

Emily Farr, PSLooking Back

3rd Place: Erin Williams,MCHS

1958 Corvette 2nd Place:

Casey Daye, JBHSCity Scape3rd Place:

Erin Williams,MCHS 1958 Corvette

Honorable Mention Awards

Makaila Stierlin, JBHS Untitled

Kelly Kuhlers, SFHSShattered

Tyler Roberts, PS Trails End

Delaney Connolly, SFHSFragile Freedom

Vanessa Harrison, SFHS Around the Bend

Allison Ruby, SFHSThe Creation of Fear

Christy Schneyman. JBHS Girls Best Friend

Nick Vorraso, CALC Eyelash Viper

Kelly Logan, SFHS The Lady and the Lamp

Kelly Smith, MCHSShade Chair

Purchase Awards: Supervisor of Elections

Sarah Wiemart, Loxahatchee

Children’s Services Council of Martin County

Caitlin Justice, Fountain of Youth

and Marissa Weisse, If the Shoe Fits

Elliott MuseumElizabeth Upton,

Old BridgeSuperintendent’s Purchase Award

Becca Negron The Colors of Savannah

The Pine SchoolGianna Izzolo, Vivid Life

Martin County High School

Erin Williams1958 Corvette

South Fork High School Kelly Kuhlers, Shattered

Clark Advanced Learning Center

Nick Vorraso Eyelash Viper

Jensen Beach High School, Hitomi Uezu,

Hana

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cultural venuesALIZARIN CRIMSON STUDIO

2611 SE Ocean Blvd. • 287.7030

ARTIST FRAMINg gALLeRy1052 NE Country Way, JB 225.2500

CC Key ART STUDIO1960 Jensen Beach Blvd • 225.0339

CLAy HAbIT STUDIO1811 NE Mango Terr., JB • 341.1334

COURT HOUSe CULTURAL CeNTeR80 E. Ocean Blvd. • 287.6676

COTTAge by THe SeA2332 Maple St. • 342.3151

CRISTINA De LA VegA20 East Ocean Blvd. • 530-2362

eLLIOTT MUSeUMUnder Renovation• 225.1961

FISH HOUSe ART CeNTeR & gALLeRy

4745 SE DeSoto Ave. • 223.6303

F-R FINe ARTS, INC.2514 SE Willoughby Ave. • 223.0032

gALLeRy AT JAy MAR2375 SE Federal Hwy • 283.5507

geOFFRey C. SMITH gALLeRIeS47 W. Osceola St. • 221.8031

HObe SOUND FINe ARTS LeAgUe gALLeRy8879 SE Bridge Rd., HS • 546.2946

MARSH RAbbIT gALLeRy3216 NE Maple Ave. • 225.5005

MIDTOwN PAySON gALLeRIeS11870 SE Dixie Hwy •546.2999

MIMI McCALLUM STUDIO & gALLeRy2650 NE Dixie Hwy • 341.1021

MOLLy’S HOUSe gALLeRy430 SE Osceola St.• 223.6659

OSCeOLA 3232 SE Osceola St, Ste B • 872.6072

PeTeR’S gALLeRy3750 SE Ocean Blvd • 286.0696

THe POTTeRy OF CARLee weSTON & FRIeNDS

344 Alice Rd. • 692.3586

RARe eARTH gALLeRy41 SW Flagler Ave • 287.7744

STeINHAUSeN gALLeRy307 Colorado Avenue • 600.8044

wORDeN ART STUDIO4789 SE Dixie Hwy. • 349.0452

ZAFKA STUDIOS1999 NE Jensen Beach Blvd. • 334.3070

Above galleries are listed as a benefit of Membership.

galleriesA.E. Bean Backus Gallery & Museum500 N Indian River Dr, Historic Downtown Ft. Pierce772.465.0630 • www.backusmuseum.com

The Barn Theatre2400 E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart772.287.4884 • www.barn-theatre.comThe Barn is a 169-seat community theatre celebrating its 40th anniversary. It is the oldest Community Theatre on the Treasure Coast. They present 6 main stage productions of plays or musicals from September - June, as well as several special events throughout the year.

The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast1707 NE Indian River Dr.772.225.7575 • www.childrensmuseumtc.orgThe Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast is a hands-on, interactive safe learning environment located in Indian Riverside Park, Jensen Beach.

Court House Cultural Center & Gallery80 E Ocean Boulevard, Historic Downtown Stuart772.287.6676 •www.martinarts.orgManaged by the Arts Council serving Stuart and Martin County, the Court House Cultural Center Gallery hosts fine art exhibitions. Designed in the art deco style and built in 1937, as a federal Public Works Administration project, the building was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1997.

The Dance Academy of Stuart333 Tressler Dr., Stuart • 772.220.9440www.danceacademyofstuart.com

Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center890 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart772.225.0505 • www.floridaocean.orgLocated on Hutchinson Island, and situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon, the 57 acre parcel houses the Society’s headquarters, nature trails, 750,000-gallon Game Fish Lagoon, Children’s Activity Pavilion, Sea Star Touch-Tank Pavilion, Rays on the Reef Ray Pavilion and the Frances Langford Visitors Center. 10am-5pm Mon.-Sat.; noon-4pm Sun. $10 adults, $5 children ages 3-12, Children under 3 Free, Members Free.

House of Refuge Museum at Gilbert’s BarMacArthur Blvd, Hutchinson Island, Stuart • 772.225.1875Listed on the National Register of Historic Places,

the House of Refuge, built in 1875, is Martin County’s oldest building and once served as a refuge for shipwreck victims along our rocky coastline. The House is now a museum operated by the Historical Society of Martin County.

Lighthouse ArtsCenter373 Tequesta Dr., Tequesta, FL 561.746.3101 • www.lighthousearts.orgAs northern Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest visual arts museum, the Lighthouse Center for the Arts is a two-building operation featuring a stand-alone school of art with classes for children and adults, beginner through professional levels; a popular summer camp for kids ages 4-16; and diverse and educational exhibits.

Lyric Theatre59 SW Flagler Ave., Historic Downtown Stuart • 772.286.7827 • www.lyrictheatre.comFor over three quarters of a century, the Lyric Theatre has played a leading role in bringing quality entertainment to the Treasure coast. Built as a silent movie house in 1926, the restored Lyric attracts more than 80,000 theatergoers annually for a full slate of concerts, shows and cultural events. The Lyric is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Maritime and Classic Boat Museum1707 NE Indian River Dr., Jensen Beach772.692-1234 • www.mcbmfl.orgThe museum provides visitors a portal through time where they can experience maritime history’s greatest eras. Memberships available. Hours: Daily: 10–5 pm, Tues 10–7 pm, Sun 1–5 pm

Road to Victory Museum319 SE Stypmann Blvd., Stuart772.692.0302

StarStruck Performing Arts Center772.283.2313 • www.StarStruckFL.com2101 S. Kanner Hwy.StarStruck/Peter Jones Productions is a Performing Arts Center offering classes and private lessons in: acting, singing, dancing, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, piano, guitar and musical theatre. They also present several stage productions each year.

Stuart Heritage Museum161 SW Flagler Ave., Historic Downtown Stuart • 772.220.4600

programs/organizations programs/organizationsAcademy of the Performing Arts 772.485.4044The Academy offers private instruction on piano, voice, guitar, violin and other instruments. All activites of the Academy are located at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Art Associates of Martin County772.283.3146 www.artassociatesmartinco.comAAMC provides the opportunity for local artists to gather, share and learn in a supportive atmosphere. Our aim is to assist and encourage creativity in the arts for our members. Meetings provide demonstrations by prominent artists, information, social time & a student of the month award. We sponsor shows & exhibits, grant art scholarships, foster a paintings on loan program in the community & fund raise for charity. All are welcome! 2nd Mon of the month, Oct-May, 7:30 pm, Women’s Club, 729 E Ocean Blvd, Stuart.

Artists for a Cause, Inc802 SW Lighthouse Drive, Palm City 917.338.6319 • www.A4AC.orgA4AC facilitates artist support of the community, creating essential opportunities for artists in every genre while raising funds and awareness for important causes. We invite you to get involved as an artist, a non-profit, donor, or volunteer. Visit www.a4ac.com today to become a member, and witness the power of art.

Atlantic Classical Orchestra772.460.0850 • www.acomusic.org

Bach’s Children Music School772.463.1186www.bachschildrenmusicschool.orgBach’s Children Music School is dedicated to providing music education in string instruments and piano to the children and adults of the Treasure Coast. Currently the music school offers private lessons in violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar and piano, as well as classes in chamber music for beginners through advanced students, group lessons for violin and cello for beginners, and an adult guitar class.

Duck in the Truck Puppets, Inc.772.334.3022Duck in the Truck Puppets educates and entertains children through the art of puppetry, bringing original puppets and music to festivals, schools and homes. All ages will enjoy the antics of Professor O and his merry band of characters and participating in puppet making workshops.

Florida Arts & Dance Company57 SW Monterey Road, Stuart772.288.4150 • www.fladance.orgFlorida Arts & Dance Company is a not-for-profit organization with the mission of providing individuals with dance education, training and performing opportunities. In addition to its regular dance and fitness classes for children and adults, FADC conducts community outreach programs for under-served segments of our community.

Garden Club of Stuart772.286.4718 www.gardenclubofstuart.org

Hobe Sound Fine Art League8879 SE Bridge Rd., Marketplace PlazaHobe Sound • 772.546.2946 www.hobesoundartists.com (in process)HSFAL is the only local art league which has its own space in which to exhibit members’ art for sale. We offer varied-media weekly classes, 2-day workshops by prominent artists, exhibit in indoor and outdoor art shows. We participate in numerous community charitable outreach programs, fund-raising events and promote fine art education among our youth via our scholarship fund. Our monthly meetings include an artistic demonstration (the public is welcome) on the 3rd Monday of each month from October thru April at 7:00 pm

Jensen Beach Art League1052 NE Country Way, Jensen Beach 772.692.1884The Jensen Beach Art League is the only organization in the Stuart area that provides art shows on the 2nd Sunday of the month at Indian Riverside Park in Jensen Beach during the season from October through April, 10 am - 4 pm. Meetings are held the 2nd Friday of the month at Artist Framing Gallery.

Log Cabin Senior CenterLangford Park Parks & Recreation Department772.334.2926 • www.martin.fl.us.com

Martin County Library SystemPublic information line: 772.221.1403www.library.martin.fl.usMartin County Library System provides a gateway for meeting the educational, recreational, cultural and intellectual needs of our diverse communities by continuing to provide free and equal access to information, lifelong learning resources and services to people of all ages and abilities.

MSJ Artist Series2655 SW Immanuel Dr., Palm City772.287.8188 www.msjartistseries.com

Palm City Art Associates, Inc.772.286.6589Palm City Art Associates, Inc., an organization of active artists, is dedicated to encouraging and promoting the fine arts among our members and within our community. They hold an Annual Art Show & Sale; award scholarships; & sponsor ongoing art exhibits; monthly meetings with art programs: 3rd Mon of each month @ 1 pm Sept.- May; Immanuel Lutheran’s fellowship hall, Martin Downs Blvd., Palm City.

Seabranch Art LeaguePO Box 6235, Stuart, FL 34994 www.seabranchart.com“Open the Doors of Art to Our Communities” As a true artists’ cooperative, this group of skilled artists, some professional, meet once a month to share ideas and discuss exhibits and create art events. Each year the League is engaged in several charitable fund-raisers for the schools, organizations and communities in and around Martin County. The League has distinguished itself as a progressive presence in the cultural community.

Shiloh Theatrical Productions772.221.1113•www.ShilohTheatrical.comShiloh Theatrical Productions, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation offering musical productions at the Lyric Theatre in downtown Stuart. Our mission is to present quality musical experiences, theatre education, and support for developing theatrical and musical talent.

South East Florida Archaeological Society772.225.6508 • www.sefas.org

StarStruck Performing Arts Center772.283.2313 • www.StarStruckFL.com2101 S. Kanner Hwy.StarStruck/Peter Jones Productions is a Performing Arts Center offering classes and private lessons in: acting, singing, dancing, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, piano, guitar and musical theatre. They also present several stage productions each year.

Stuart Community Concert Band727-487-4449

Stuart School of Music1608 S. Kanner Hwy., Stuart772.221.8000 www.stuartschoolofmusic.comFounded in 1993 and offers private lessons in piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, bass and guitar for beginners through advanced including adults. The school hosts the National Federation Music Clubs’s “Festival” and the National Guild Piano Playing Auditions each year.

Treasure Coast Community Singers772.224-8807 • www.tccsingers.orgThe Treasure Coast Community Singers is a 80-member community choir comprised of singers of all levels from St. Lucie and Martin Counties. Meet each Monday at 7 p.m. at North Stuart Baptist Church, 1950 N. Federal Hwy for rehearsal.

Treasure Coast Flute Choir772.288.5277Includes fifteen professional and amateur musicians from Vero Beach to Miami. The ensemble was started by Lindsay Hager and is conducted by her husband Al. They play classical to jazz arrangements which include using the piccolo, C, Alto and Bass flutes.

Treasure Coast Music Teacher’s Assoc. 772.283.8087 • www.TCMTA.org A professional association of accredited music teachers on the Treasure Coast. Offering a variety performance opportunities including recitals and musicales in additional to master classes for students.

Treasure Coast Woodcarvers772.529.5190

Visionary School of the Arts1650 S. Kanner Highway, Stuart

772-834-8844 A center for fine arts instruction in most mediums, drawing skills and more for the development of beginning and emerging artists from age 6 to adults. Semester programs, internships and shows.

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Gala Grand Opening of Allegro More than 100 people gathered (on what date?) to celebrate the Treasure Coast arrival of a community acclaimed for transforming senior living. Arts and culture served as the centerpiece of the grand opening gala for Allegro, who donated all proceeds for the event to the Arts Council. Guests were entertained with music by jazz vocalist Sybil Gage as well as performances by the Bach Children’s Orchestra. The audience included notables such as Jim Simoneau, chairman of the Arts Council’s board; Stuart City Commissioners Mike Mortell, Eula Clarke and Troy MacDonald; Martin County Commissioners Patrick

Hayes, Doug Smith and Ed Ciampi; Steve Leighton, Rep. Tom Rooney’s Treasure Coast congressional liaison, and others. “We are excited to be partnering with Allegro in the spirit of the arts which is a shared passion,” enthusedNancy Turrell, executive director of the Arts Council.

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