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Little Free Library Competition: Making Sure Every Child Reads

Cassidy Webb November 14, 2022

According to the Department of Education, more than 46% of students entering fourth grade in Florida are not reading proficiently and just 53% of Florida third graders passed the state’s reading test in 2022. This winter, the South Florida Lending Hands and ART13 are honored to be collaborating

Art Artists Beyond Oakland Park Wilton Manors

Claudia Castillo: The Artist Behind Wilton Drive’s New Colorful Parking Meters

Cassidy Webb October 13, 2022

If you’ve visited Wilton Drive lately, you may have noticed a bit more color than usual. Claudia Castillo, a local artist and founder of Claudia Castillo ART Studio, in Wilton Manors, has been working on painting the parking meters along the drive at the request of the City & Wilton Drive Improvement District (WDID). Claudia […]

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Lee Brock’s Unique Life Experience Comes Alive In Her Art

Frank Polanco May 31, 2022

South Florida has grown by leaps and bounds and, as a result, our culture has become more diverse and richer, particularly in the arts. California native, Lee Brock, is one of those artists who moved to South Florida and brought with her the diversity of her experience of a multicultural life that has expanded decades. […]

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Local Artist Frank Polanco Featured at UN Flag Project

Desiree Avila April 29, 2022

South Florida Artist Frank Polanco is a man of many talents. Frank is an artist, a writer, an animal rights activist, a man who cares about nature, and man who aims to leave this world a better place for our future generations. Frank is especially passionate about animal activism. He frequently rescues abandoned dogs in Puerto Rico […]

Art Artists Beyond Oakland Park Crafts Fort Lauderdale Pottery

Sarah Glass Ceramics: Be A Pottery Artist for a Day or More!

Beth Cooper February 9, 2022

Do you remember the sensual, iconic pottery wheel scene with Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze in the 1990 movie Ghost? Moore plays Molly, a pottery artist and longtime girlfriend of Sam, played by Swayze, who is murdered as he discovers a drug money laundering scheme conceived by Sam’s nefarious boss Willy Lopez. Real life pottery […]

Art Artists Beyond Oakland Park Pompano Beach

Artists with Autism: A Place that Celebrates and Mentors Talent for those on the Spectrum

Megan Rebecca January 12, 2022

There exists no exact accurate depiction for an autistic artist, let alone an autistic individual. Autism falls under a broad spectrum, although such neurodiverse individuals may share specific recognizable traits. An autistic person tends to have intense interests. Usually, they vastly excel at whatever draws their interest. Autistic people are original thinkers who

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Artist Charity Ramsey: Turning Hardship Into Soul Art

Anamaria Moreno October 27, 2021

Frida Kahlo once was quoted as saying, “The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration.” If anyone is familiar with Frida Kahlo, one would know that she led a tragic life of pain and misery, bed bound and […]

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Plunge Into the Arts Exhibit: An Interview with Phoenix

Judith Ann October 18, 2021

A native of Miami and internationally recognized nature photographer and conservationist, she is known only by the single name “Phoenix.” Some of her photographs can be viewed at “The Plunge Into The Arts Exhibit” in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. The exhibit will take place at the beautiful oceanfront Plunge Beach Resort. This exciting event will run for one […]

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Portrait of a Jamaican Renaissance Man: Interview with Ice Artist Mark McKenzie

Megan Rebecca July 12, 2021

Mark McKenzie is an award-winning ice sculptor and founder of Ice and Fruits in Ft.Lauderdale, Florida. The multi-talented ice artist, chef and musician is a modern-day Renaissance man. Mark’s talents unite our community with his love of art, music, and food. This is how he began his journey. Family Life Mark McKenzie grew up in […]

Art Artists Painting Sports

Vicki Rosenthal Creates One of a Kind Piece to Honor Florida Panthers’ Ironman

Anamaria Moreno June 16, 2021

When people think of sports, one usually thinks about their favorite sport and team. A memorable game or power play may be talked about for days. Hard core fans will feverishly discuss fails or missed opportunities in a very important game. Emotions are invested in teams and in individual players alike. Most often one would […]

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