Season 2022 -2023
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
As we near the end of summer, we look forward to welcoming our creative members back for a new season at the Ocean Reef Art League. This year will bring amazing new artists and photographers as well as old time favorites to exhibit in our gallery space. The Ocean Reef Art League offers art related programs and workshops in varied art disciplines, exhibitions of works by regional artists, trips and a book club throughout the season. As you return to the Reef, please stop by the Art League to sign up for this year’s classes and check out the building’s new and vibrant look. This season should be busy with new classes, such as a quilting workshop, but it will also continue many of our favorite programs. If you haven’t made a Nantucket basket, stained glass project, taken a needlepoint, wood shop, sculpting or pottery class, this might be the year to explore a new craft. One of my favorite events is Plein Air Paint Out which gives the community an opportunity to watch a plein air painting in progress at a favorite spot on the Reef and then purchase it that night, at the opening reception. There are some exciting trips planned this year. Off the Reef Excursions has organized bus trips to special art related destinations dedicated to educating and stimulating our community around a shared interest in art and culture in southern Florida. We’re also looking forward to continuing a monthly book club. It’s not only a fun way to enjoy books and meet new people, but it's also a great way to learn new perspectives and participate in some healthy conversations like last year’s debate of the Splendid and the Vile. I want to thank all the chair people, our art director, staff, The Palette Society and All Charities for their continued support and hard work. I thank Sherri Harris, our executive director, for twenty years of dedicated service to the Ocean Reef Art League. It is because of them that our Art League continues to grow and prosper. We look forward to continuing and promoting collaborations with the Ocean Reef community. I am honored to be able to serve and work with you as we continue to build and grow a strong arts community. Beautiful artwork comes together through one sculpt, stitch, stroke and weave at a time. Betsy Chinnici, President |
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
We look forward to another new and exciting time ahead. Last season we were very excited to welcome so many new members to the Art League. Most everyone, I imagine was so eager to be able to get back to some sort of regularity that it increased our participation in numbers that I have not seen here in twenty years. There are so many activities in the catalog to choose from like going on an excursion, attending a show reception, taking a class or workshop, attending a Book and Lecture Club meeting and so many more. This season, we are partnering with the Cultural Center to present Drew Doggett, a renown Photographer and Film maker. Read more about this event as you peruse this catalog. Not to be forgotten is our Annual Plein Air Paint Out, “Painting Ocean Reef”. If you haven’t experienced this before, you won’t want to miss it. We invite twenty of the finest Plein Air painters to paint in several locations around the Reef for two days. On the second day, we have an opening reception or as the artists like to call it, “A Wet Painting Sale”. To meet the criteria as an invited participant, each artist must have award winning credentials. They travel the states and around the globe to participate in these events. You may also notice that we have added several more classes for children. Check the dates of these scheduled classes as most of them are scheduled when the little ones are out of school for the day or week. With the classes only lasting for two hours, it gives mom, dad, or the grandparents a little break in their day. We welcome all our members to invite their house guests to a show opening, a class that you may be taking, or on a trip. House guests are also invited to attend a book discussion or any other activity that may arise at the Art League. We know that you have many choices at Ocean Reef, so we especially appreciate when you choose to spend part of your time with us! Come and join us at the Art League and join the fun! Sherri Harris, Executive Director |
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THE PALETTE SOCIETY
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MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
There is a special place where talent flows, inspiration flourishes, and creativity reigns... it’s the Art League at Ocean Reef. The Art League is a friendly, stimulating place for both artists and our be- loved volunteers. It is Ocean Reef’s favorite Club. Now is the time to renew your membership or join us as a new member. Your support and commitment help to inspire the Reef’s artists and maintain The Ocean Reef Art League as a vital part of the Ocean Reef community. The Art League is truly driven by the desire to create an environment that enhances the quality of the classes and all it’s activities. It does not stop there. This season we jumped to new levels, made your suggestions become realities and brought you a season full of creative activities. We are always looking for new members that will soon realize what a special environment the Art League has. Please join us and join the fun! Gail Noyes, Membership Chair |
All Charities Weekend Feb 10 & 11, 2023
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For more information on All Charities or All Charities Weekend, please contact 305-367-5996 or allcharities@oceanreef.com
oceanreefcommunityfoundation.org 
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