EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
We pride ourselves in carrying out the Art Leagues’ mission in everything we do. Each season gives us the opportunity to introduce new art, artists, instructors, guest speakers, as well as bring back favorite artists, events and activities. This season is beyond packed with excitement; you won’t be able to stay away! There is something to be had for everyone at the Art League. Join us for a show in our main gallery, choose between a wide variety of workshops, weekly classes, monthly Book and Lecture club meetings, pop-up workshops, Trunk Shows, Off the Reef Excursions, and so much more.
Our highly anticipated Plein Air Paint Out is back the first week of February! Enjoy seeing award winning artists hard at work as you roam around the reef February 1 & 2. Artists will be wrapping up painting the afternoon of February 2nd and ready to meet you in the Art League Main Gallery at 5pm sharp to showcase their works. Members are in for a surprise this season with the addition of many new artists as well as some of our past favorites.
South Florida has an interesting history which directly influences the city, making south Florida a world- class destination for arts and culture. Immerse yourself in South Florida’s rich arts and cultural scene on one of our Off the Reef Excursions. We have partnered with Miami Native and HistoryMiami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul George. He will join us on boat tour of Biscayne Bay’s Stiltsville Houses as well as join us here, at the Ocean Reef Cultural Center on behalf of the Art League to take you on a deep dive into South Florida’s rich history.
As we welcome back familiar faces and meet new ones, we reflect on past seasons and people we have had the pleasure of working with. The Art League and our members have had the pleasure of working with Artist, Instructor, Mother, Wife, and Friend, Veronica Gutierrez for the past 20 years. It is with a heavy heart that I must inform everyone of Veronicas passing after a tireless battle with cancer this past summer. Her creativity and positivity will continue to live on in our hearts and here at the Art League forever. Veronica will be remembered as an incredible stained glass and mosaic artist.
We hope this is the season you choose to spend time with us, if you haven’t already. Learn something new, discover something about yourself, make new friends and lifelong memories here at the Art League. This is going to be an exciting season. Sherri Harris, Executive Director