Justin Flippen Manatee Contest Honors Late Wilton Manors Mayor
On February 25, 2020, Wilton Manors and surrounding communities experienced a devastating loss as Wilton Manors Mayor Justin Flippen passed away. Justin was passionate about education, creativity, and supporting children. In 2019, Justin Flippen had the idea and worked with artist, Claudia Castillo, and real estate agent, Ron Falk to host a manatee contest in […]
Little Free Library Competition: Making Sure Every Child Reads
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 with Action for Literacy and the City […]
Claudia Castillo: The Artist Behind Wilton Drive’s New Colorful Parking Meters
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 […]
Atomic Carrots Brings History and Culture to Life Using the Power of Play
Atomic Carrots is a design and fabrication shop located in Oakland Park that makes interactives and exhibits for museums and other institutions. Their creations are more than just museum exhibits, though – their creations tell a story and give viewers an opportunity to interact and explore. Using the power of play and immersive experiences, Atomic […]
Lee Brock’s Unique Life Experience Comes Alive In Her Art
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. […]
Local Artist Frank Polanco Featured at UN Flag Project
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 […]
2022 Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary Art Fair: Bringing Art From Around the World to South Florida
The 2022 Palm Beach Modern and Contemporary Art Fair 5th edition was held at the Palm Beach County Convention until March 27th. The fair brings world class quality art from a diverse group of artists and galleries from around the world. World Reknowned Artists at the Fair As you walk in you are greeted by […]
Sarah Glass Ceramics: Be A Pottery Artist for a Day or More!
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 […]
Artists with Autism: A Place that Celebrates and Mentors Talent for those on the Spectrum
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 follow their […]
Artist Charity Ramsey: Turning Hardship Into Soul Art
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 […]
