County art teachers to showcase talent
The “Summer in the Gardens” exhibit featuring artworks by 19 teachers from the Palm Beach County Art Teachers Association will be on display at the Art Gallery at Eissey Campus beginning May 17.
Artworks shown will be photography, paintings, mixed media, ceramics and sculpture. The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, runs from May 17 to September 2. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. May 17.
“The Palm Beach County art teachers work outside their classrooms in their studios year round as an extension of themselves and their creative practice,” said President Sarah Davis. “This exhibition opportunity to showcase the byproduct of their individual achievements demonstrates the profound commitment of these individuals. I am proud to be among the passionate and hardworking members of this organization who often put their students before themselves.”
The following teachers will have works on display: Anita Smith, BettyJane Zedonek, Bill Buchanan, Bonnie Bruner, Brent Bludworth, Brian Kovachik, Chrisanthy Vargo, Cindy Oakes, Jay Harmon, Jennifer Gironda, Kris Davis, Laura Mambourg, Lianne Lavoy, Matthew George, Rose Shaw, Sarah Davis, Sharon Salansky, Stephen Backhus and Susan Oakes.
Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday. The Art Gallery at Eissey Campus is located in the first floor of the BB building, 3160 PGA Blvd. For more information, call the gallery at 561-207-5015 or visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/ArtGalleryPBG
