South Florida's historic arts incubator and creative laboratory,
ArtServe is advancing the arts for social good!
Fort Lauderdale-based ArtServe, one of the country’s first arts incubators, has a 30-year history of building Broward County communities through the arts. Each year, its programs contribute tangibly to the region’s economy, help 2,000 artists sell their work and build businesses, and engage countless citizens who walk through the doors. ArtServe inspires, supports and advances their diverse members, artists, and community by promoting artistic development. Over the last year, ArtServe, like many other organizations, has had to pivot and diversify the experience for members and guests while following strict safety guidelines. Jason Hughes, the new Executive Director, and his hard working staff have come up with engaging ways to keep this historic gem active in the community and available as an appreciated resource. Events are now offered to members virtually as well as in person. Last week, the cutting edge "Queen of VR," Alissa Christine, wowed an in-person and socially distant group of ArtServe supporters with an unforgettable performance of virtual reality artwork. The VIP exclusive event was held for Friends of ArtServe members, ArtServe's new donor program that works to sustain the organization's mission and artistic vision. The program was broadcast live and streamed into the homes of many supporters. If you are seeking an opportunity to learn, create and grow, perhaps an immersive workshop class featuring in-depth and exciting artistic content is a suitable option. The latest offerings at ArtServe are all designed to take you on a journey. Taught by award-winning artistic luminaries with years of experience, each workshop will give you a safe and socially distant opportunity to indulge in the arts, meet new people, and learn new skills.
We are proud to support Art Serve in their mission and look forward to keeping up with more of what's happening in Broward. For more information on everything ArtServe including exhibitions, classes or more; visit www.artserve.org.
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"A gift of a lifetime" by Cindy Eden |
Cindy started painting about 15 years ago after being introduced to painting at her employer’s firm wide annual retreat. Her medium was acrylic and her muse was the people she would meet in her travels. Cindy and her husband Jim, have a second home in the mountains of North Carolina. In the summer of 2019, Cindy received the “gift of a lifetime”. An acclaimed watercolorist by the name of Stephen Scott Young moved into their small mountain community. “It had been my dream to have the chance to learn from a great artist.” She spent the summer doing everything he told her to do. Study the masters, copy the masters, see the light, see the contrast and practice, practice, practice. She switched from acrylic to watercolor. Cindy said, “I’m sure I drove Scott crazy in those first few months. Hardly a day passed without me texting or emailing him photos of my studies, asking countless technique questions, and sharing the discoveries I was making”.
During Covid, she expanded her subject matter beyond figures to Coggin’s Creek which runs beside their mountain home. “I never tire of the view from our porch and the sound of the water passing by. It is where I paint during the summer. Coggin’s Creek has been my happy place during a turbulent year.”
Cindy Eden has been a member of FAB since 2015. Currently, she is on Board for FAB as acting Treasurer, heads the Finance committee and is also active in the Corporate Partner and Grant committees. We appreciate Cindy's dedication to FAB as well as her amazing contribution to art with these masterful watercolor paintings.
Featured top left, "Coggins Creek"
Bottom left "Jon on the dock at Duck Key"
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Our gratitude to each of you is boundless. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you!
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corporate partner spotlight |
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Funding Arts Broward Corporate Partner Program |
As we all know, 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone!
Some Corporations have suffered more than others. As leading arts ambassadors of Broward, we have a greater responsibility to the arts organizations in our communities, now more than ever. We are requesting of all FAB members who may know someone in a Broward County business, who would enjoy being part of the FAB family, to contact either Sandra Stella at 561-346-3402 or Jim Eden at 954-258-3434 who are the Co-Chairs of the Corporate Partner Program, and make an introduction of this company to one or both of them. Sandra and Jim can explain the benefits to their being involved in supporting the Arts in Broward through the FAB Corporate Partner Program. You may also send a message by clicking here.
We thank you for YOUR continued support of FAB and your loyalty to sustaining the ARTS in our communities.
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Island City Stage
FAB is pleased to support grantee Island City Stage and the world premiere of "Compensation!" This insightful story has been held-over in-theatre until Feb. 20 and will begin streaming Feb. 19.
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Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida
FAB grantee Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida is offering a special discount on its next performance! Don’t miss this beautifully choreographed classical piece that tells the story of a mechanical doll that comes to life. It is inspired by the very famous ballets and scores: Offenbach's score for THE TALES OF HOFFMAN, Delibe's score for COPPELIA and LA BOUTIQUE FANTASTIQUE.
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Join us for FAB! Presents: A Virtual Program
The Dancing Man: A Broadway Choreographer's Journey
An Evening with Bob Avian, Legendary Broadway Choreographer
of Funny Girl, A Chorus Line, Dreamgirls and many more!
Tony and Olivier Award-winning Bob Avian is interviewed by co-author of Dancing Man, Tom Santopietro in this pre-recorded interview where Bob recounts his most memorable moments of his life and 60 year career on Broadway.
Monday, March 1, 2021 5:30PM-6:30PM
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On January 21, 2020 The theater world mourned the loss of Bob Avian, who died at the age of 83 in Fort Lauderdale. Avian is survived by his husband, director/producer Peter Pileski. We dedicate this program to Peter, Bob's husband and to Bob, forever cherished in the hearts of all he touched. |
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Thank you to our corporate partners for their continued support |
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Ed Hashek, President
Louise Dill, Vice President
Linda Carter, Secretary
Cindy Eden, Treasurer
Jennifer O'Flannery-Anderson, Board Member
Ruth Anderson-Coggeshall, Board Member
Gail Auguston-Koppen, Board Member
Angel Burgos, Board Member
Jane Caragher, Board Member
Mike Hartstein, Board Member
Christy Lambertus, Board Member
Elissa Mogilefsky, Board Member
Karla Nickell, Board Member
Harvey Shapiro, Board Member
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Francie Bishop Good, Founding Chair
Elaine Blattner, Past President
Connie Folz, Past President
Erica Hartman-Horvitz, Past President
Carolyn Lee, Past President
Jayne Mills, Past President
Drazia Simon, Past President
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