Jason Hughes-Karen S. Kintner-Jeffrey Lowe: ArtServe Executive Committee Members Jason Hughes, Karen S. Kintner and Jeffrey Lowe (Photo Courtesy: ArtServe)
Local artists and art lovers enjoyed the opening reception at ArtServe of “BIG: Big Bold Art,” which featured colossal new works 36” in size or larger, and raised money for the award-winning arts incubator that will help it sustain operations and fund critical improvements that serve the community, such as the dance studio renovations in progress.
The works in the exhibition were judged by Boca Raton Museum Art School Director Walter O’Neill and awards were given to: Maurizio Battifora, Best in Show; Juan Carlos Soto Zelaya, Honorable Mention and Stuart Berg, Judges’ Recognition. Liam McRae was recognized with the Online People’s Choice Award, which is based on popular vote.
Goldstein Schechter Koch CPAS & Wealth Advisors Gallery featured artist Catherine Konstance Wichmann and Gallery 133 featured artist David Schrock met and interacted with those attending.
ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale and admission to the gallery is free. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. More information is available at www.ArtServe.org or by calling 954-462-8190.
Tony & Jaye Abbate: FIU Associate Provost for Broward Campuses Anthony J. Abbate with ArtServe President and CEO Jaye Abbate (Photo Courtesy: ArtServe)
About ArtServe
ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator, one of the original six created in the U.S. with a mission of developing programs that support artists and cultural organizations as a means to creating vibrant, economically viable communities. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, ArtServe offers individuals and businesses a wide range of services, events, affordable facilities and collaborative opportunities that enrich our community, strengthen our economy, foster entrepreneurship and help artists have successful, sustainable careers doing what they do best: turning their passion for the arts into their profession. Or, as we like to say, we help artists and cultural organizations turn their art into business.
ArtServe also manages and programs ArtsBunker at Equality Park, an 8,000 square-foot collaborative art space on the Equality Park/Pride Center campus in Wilton Manors. Recognitions include the Salute to Business and Innovation Award for Arts/Culture from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, the 2015 Brazilian International Press Award, the Doyle Award for Non-Profit Excellence and the 2014 Nonprofit Academy Award for Best Non-Profit Arts Organization. Programs are supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council, and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs.
