Broward Cultural Division Unveils 'Friends of Public Art' Distinguished Speaker and Film Series
Broward Cultural Division recently launched a dynamic, new initiative designed to encourage the community to actively engage with Broward County's Public Art & Design Program. Friends of Public Art shares the inner workings and the process through which public artworks come to life in the aesthetic tapestry of Broward County. From the selection of artists to the installation of the artwork, members will become knowledgeable about Broward County's museum without walls, while having fun, mingling and learning about public art!
Friends of Public Art members will have unique, behind-the-scenes access to one of the most dynamic and vital contemporary public art programs in the nation. Through a series of events and workshops that include, meet the artist receptions, artist studio visits, expert-led lectures, films, a first-hand look at public art conservation, and invitations to public art special events, members will network and learn about all aspects of public art including current and future Broward County public art initiatives and commissions. Most of the events will be free; and there is no cost to Sign Up.Scheduled events include:
One-Two-Three Artist Conversation SeriesOctober 24 - Artist Mark Fuller, 3 p.m. RSVP
October 30, Artist Carlos Alves, 3 p.m. RSVP
November 7, Artist Jim Adamson, 3 p.m. RSVP
Broward College of Fine Art, Building 6
RoseMary Duffy Larson Atrium
3501 SW Davie Road, DAvie FL 33314
Event is FREE
Public Art Film Screening - "I See What You Mean"
October 25, 7 p.m.
MetroLAB at Florida Atlantic University
111 East Last Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Event is FREE
RSVP Distinguished Speaker - Abby Suckle, Founder of CultureNOW
November 25 at 7 p.m.
MetroLAB at Florida Atlantic University
111 East Last Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Event is FREE
RSVPTWO Workshops for Artists - Presenter Barbara Derix
December 3, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
$25 FEE - Limited to 7 participants RSVP
Carpenter House, 4414 Surf Road,
Hollywood, 33019
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December 3, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. RSVP
metroLAB, Florida Atlantic University
111 East Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Event is FREE
Call JOIN., public art & design administrator, 954-357-7532 for more details on this program; and visit the Broward Cultural Division website to become a member of Friends with Public Art. There is no cost to Sign Up.
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