Organized by ArtServe and hosted at Bonnet House, the exhibition honors the legacy of Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett’s artistic creativity and appreciation for art of all genres
ArtServe and Bonnet House Museum & Gardens celebrate the artistic legacy of Fort Lauderdale pioneers Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett with “Impressions: The New Aesthetic.” The 19th annual juried art exhibition and fundraiser kicks off with an opening reception on Thursday, March 7 at 6 p.m. at Bonnet House, located at 900 N. Birch Road in Fort Lauderdale.
Organized and curated by ArtServe, South Florida’s award-winning arts services organization, “Impressions: The New Aesthetic” is Fort Lauderdale’s preeminent exhibition of modern and contemporary art from artists across Florida. The mixed-media exhibition features original artwork in a variety of mediums, transforming the nearly 100-year-old Bonnet House into a celebration of art in all of its forms.
“We’re very excited to be collaborating with ArtServe on this exhibition. The very foundation of Bonnet House is art,” said Bonnet House Museum & Gardens Director of Marketing Monica Estevez. “Frederic Bartlett was a prominent artist from Chicago and his wife, Evelyn, became a prolific painter after they wed in 1931. Over the years, the two adorned the Bonnet House with unique, vibrant and endearing decorative elements that delight visitors to this day.”
“Impressions” offers an immersive art experience for new and experienced collectors alike, featuring interactive sensory events, engaging art installations, video projections, live painting and music, performance art and more. Light bites and drinks are generously provided by A Alexander Event Catering.
All of the artwork in the “Impressions” exhibition is available for purchase with 50 percent of the proceeds benefitting the ongoing historic preservation of Bonnet House and its cultural programming, which reaches more than 70,000 visitors and 8,000 area youth annually.
During the reception, guests and participating artists are invited to cast votes for their favorite artworks and the artist with the highest number of votes will be recognized with the People’s Choice Award. General admission tickets for the opening reception are $60 and VIP tickets are $100. Tickets are available at bonnethouse.org/event/
“Impressions: The New Aesthetic” runs from March 7 through April 28. The exhibition is available for viewing from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bonnet House. For more information, visit bonnethouse.org, call (954) 703-2614 or email monicaestevez@bonnethouse.org.
CALENDAR BRIEF – “Impressions: The New Aesthetic”
ArtServe and Bonnet House Museum & Gardens celebrate the opening of “Impressions: The New Aesthetic” with a reception on Thursday, March 7 at 6 p.m. at Bonnet House, 900 N. Birch Road in Fort Lauderdale. The 19th annual juried art exhibition and fundraiser features original artwork in a variety of mediums, honoring the legacy of Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett’s artistic creativity and transforming the nearly 100-year-old estate into a celebration of art in all of its forms. All of the pieces in the “Impressions” exhibition are available for sale with 50 percent of the proceeds benefitting the ongoing historic preservation of Bonnet House and its cultural programming. General admission tickets are $60 and VIP tickets are $100. For more information, visit bonnethouse.org/event/
About Bonnet House Museum & Gardens:
Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and voted among the Top 10 Attractions in Fort Lauderdale on TripAdvisor, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is a 35-acre subtropical estate and historic house museum. In addition to being open for guided public tours six days per week year-round, Bonnet House offers a myriad of specially-designed programs for schools, adults and families. Through enjoyable and enriching cultural experiences, the museum connects today’s community to the Bartletts’ architectural, artistic and environmental legacy. For more information, visit www.bonnethouse.org.
About ArtServe:
ArtServe is an award-winning arts services organization. One of the first established in the United States, ArtServe develops programs that support artists and cultural organizations as a means of creating vibrant and economically viable communities. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, ArtServe offers a wide range of services, events, affordable facilities and collaborative opportunities that foster entrepreneurship and enable artists to turn their passion into a profession, resulting in successful and sustainable arts businesses that enrich the community and strengthen the local economy.
ArtServe is a four-time finalist of the 2-1-1 Non-Profit of the Year Awards and has been recognized as the Best Non-Profit of the Year for Arts. Additional recognitions include the Salute to Business and Innovation Award for Arts/Culture from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, three consecutive Brazilian International Press Awards, the Doyle Award for Non-Profit Excellence and the 2014 Nonprofit Academy Award for Best Non-Profit Arts Organization. ArtServe programs are supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council, the State of Florida, the Department of State and the Division of Cultural Affairs.
