Thank you Funding Arts Broward for the amazing evening at the "Living Lens Photographer's Showcase 2025". It takes a dedicated community to flawlessly pull of such as huge event. From Board members, to the selection committee to the jurors, to the host site MAD Arts, to the lovely music from South Florida Symphony, caters and more. Extra special thanks to the inspiration behind this event, Wayne Lee, and Katiuska Sierra, Director of Operations of FAB, who made everything look so easy.

Thanks to everyone who attended and supported the event, congrats to all the prize winners, all photographers juried into this stunning exhibit and the new collectors. My apologies for not getting pix of everyone. I am grateful to have my piece "Milky Way Over the Keys" win First Place in Scapes category.
Click to see highlights from the evening.

Excited to invite you to very special night supporting Funding Arts Broward which in turn supports so many arts organizations throughout Broward County (see more below). It may be a first of its kind, an all photography exhibit non-profit fundraising event. At just $20 per person, this night offers so much for all involved. If you miss the Opening Reception on Friday, Nov 14, you can still catch the show. All details are below. 

Join Us for The Living Lens: Broward’s Local & International Photographers Showcase
Hosted by Funding Arts Broward

You’re warmly invited to “The Living Lens” a photography showcase designed to spotlight local and international talent and strengthen Broward County’s vibrant arts ecosystem. A juried showcase for everyone—from curious beginners to seasoned pros, with selected works featured in a three-day exhibition at MAD Arts (November 14–16, 2025). Opening reception on Friday, November 14, 2025, 6:00–9:00 PM. Enjoy a gracious reception, the chance to purchase prints (participating artists keep 90% of proceeds), and a special Junior Photographer Gallery by Florida Virtual School students presented with the FLVS Foundation. We’ll announce the People’s Choice and Jury Prize live as we celebrate creativity in our community. Special entertainment by the South Florida Symphony Orchestra, a FAB Grantee.

MAD Arts is a museum, community hub, and laboratory for interactive art and technology in Dania Beach, Florida. Unlike a traditional museum, it specializes in immersive, multi-sensory exhibits that use technology like projection mapping, sound, and virtual reality to create engaging, interactive experiences.

Event details:
- Venue: MAD Arts Museum, 481 S Federal Hwy, Dania Beach, FL
- Dates: Friday, November 14, 2025, 6:00–9:00 PM (and 3-day run, Nov 14–16, 2025)
- Cost: Opening reception cost includes cocktails, refreshments and lite bites: $20 per person; $10 for students under 18.                                
- Entertainment: South Florida Symphony Orchestra

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About Funding Arts Broward
FAB is a community arts fund nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting innovative arts programming in Broward. In addition to funding artistic endeavors, FAB fosters community initiatives in arts advocacy, champions the arts through our membership, and promotes the beautification and shared value of the arts through public art projects. We are committed to arts education and strengthening the cultural fabric of the community by encouraging creativity, engagement, and collaboration across diverse arts and cultural initiatives. Through the generosity of its supporters, FAB has funded programs for more than 85 arts organizations, totaling over $5.7 million distributed in Broward to the arts. For more information, visit fundingartsbroward.org.

My juried pieces into this exhibit: "Grace" from the Winged Life Collection and "Milky Way Over the Keys 2" from the Landscape/Waterscape Collection. 

 Pen Women “ Curating Beauty” Exhibition
"Curating Beauty" is on display now thru Dec 19th at Anne Kolb Nature Center. And, even though I'm in this judged exhibit and president of the women's arts organization, it really lives up to its name. So many incredibly beautiful and sensitive pieces from world award-winning arts, including yours truly.

Please join us this Saturday, Nov 8th, 2:30-3:30 for the awards reception.
 
November 1st- December 20th, 2025
Anne Kolb Nature Center
751 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 33019

Pictured Above: My two pieces in this exhibit: Top "Alaskan Sunrise" from the Alaska Collection and Bottom "Disappearing Hemlock" from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Collection .       

Let me know if interested in either of these fine art photographs or others or email at [email protected]          
 

Join us this Wednesday, November 5, from 4–6 PM at Bonnet House for the Opening Reception of the third rotating Fine Artists Exhibit (on display November 4 – January 4). Sip on sparkling wine, enjoy delicious light bites, and mingle with local artists as you experience the creative energy that makes our community so special.
Pre-registration for the Opening Reception is required. Register to attend now. $5 for Members and $10 for Non-members. Reserve your spot here: bonnethouse.org/temporary-exhibits

Above is "Eagle," my work included in this exhibit. Let me know if you're interested in this piece or another, [email protected].

The National League of American Pen Women, which I'm president of now for nine years, kicks off the new art season with an exhibit at the Plunge Beach Resort in Lauderdale by the Sea. We hung the exhibit Saturday, and if I say so myself it's quite stunning. Art works from internationally awarded women artist, including watercolor, acrylic, pastels, mosaic, photography are on display (and, available to purchase).

Hope you can join the opening reception, this Saturday, October 11th, 6:30-8:00pm.
​4660 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale By The Sea, FL 33308

Pictured Above: L - R: From the 12 x 12 Collection - Blue Night Over Ballybunion, Louie, New Day

You're invited to the Opening Reception of the Bonnet House September-November Fine Artists Exhibit! "New Day" 8x12 on metal will be there along with me :) It will be Wednesday, September 10th from 4-6pm in the Gallery. They will have complimentary light bites on the veranda along with beer, wine, soda, and water. And, new with this exhibit, there will be a friendly "People's Choice" competition with a prize! Reception attendees will be able to vote for their favorite piece, and the winner will be announce at the end of the reception. 

When: September 10th from 4-6pm
Where: Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, 900 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304