Arts for Smiles will present the Joy of Art exhibition on Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12 at the Peach, located at 3950 Georgia Avenue in West Palm Beach.
Arts for Smiles is a nonprofit organization led by a team of artists in Wellington with a mission to bring the joy of art to children facing adversity.
The Joy of Art exhibition is the story of joy, as told by artists showcasing those things that bring joy into their lives. It will be a wonderful event with a meaningful mission.
All artwork will be for sale with a portion of the proceeds to support Art for Smiles programs, such as interactive visits to the children’s hospital and the Kids Cancer Foundation, as well as a back-to-school drive and care package program.
On Saturday, Nov. 11, the exhibition opens at 11 a.m. and continues until 9 p.m. At 3 p.m., there will be a live book reading of Life and Lilly: A Palm Beach Adventure by Lilly Pulitzer’s granddaughter, Lilly Leas Ferreira. To RSVP for the book reading, e-mail arts4smiles@gmail.com. A reception will take place from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring live music performed by Brett Staska, raffles and the people’s choice awards. On Sunday, Nov. 12, the exhibition continues from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Featured artists are Heather Bergstrom, Bobbin, Lara Chapman, Judith Eisinger, Gail Erickson, Ann Fichera, Sue Gurland, Carolina King, Erica Kyle, Celine Lemieux, Claudia Marulanda, Charles Moses and Lois Spatz.
Special thanks to event sponsors Meltzer & Bell PA, the Peach, McCaffrey Orthodontics and Orange Theory Wellington/Royal Palm Beach/Lake Worth.
This event will be a great opportunity to appreciate and purchase beautiful artwork while also supporting a noble cause. If you’re in the West Palm Beach area during these dates, it’s an event worth attending.
For more information, visit www.artsforsmiles.org.
