EVENTS
FULL SUN now showing!! May 19 to August 11 2026
For help with your application please email us at wellingtonartsociety@gmail.com
SOLO ART EXHIBITION: DRAWN BY THE LIGHT - Heather Bergstrom
“My art expresses the joy and wonder I find in everyday life. Through my acrylic and oil paintings, illustrations, and charcoal drawings, I create soul-touching scenes that draw the viewer into intimate, meaningful moments. By capturing these simple, relatable experiences, I offer a space for reflection and connection, providing a way to process emotions and celebrate life’s beauty while fostering a sense of emotional well-being.” Heather Bergstrom
Heather Bergstrom is an artist who tells stories through her art. She paints and draws expressive scenes which evoke feelings of contentment, nostalgia, and joie de vivre. She says, “I view my art as a joyful respite in the middle of life’s hardships.” Heather draws inspiration from childhood memories, nature, historical figures, and by studying the works of her favorite artists. Her favorite mediums are acrylic, oil, watercolor, pen and ink and charcoal and graphite.
An advocate for art education, Heather is an adjunct professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University, College of the Arts. She teaches private and group painting classes for teens and adults in other locations as well. As an advocate for arts and culture in Palm Beach County, she is the former President of the Wellington Art Society (WAS), Exhibition Chair, and Public Relations co-chair, and has attained WAS Signature Member status. She is also a member of Artists of Palm Beach County (APBC), Lake Worth Art League, and Urban Sketchers of the Palm Beaches.
Heather is the proud recipient of several awards from art festivals and exhibitions and participates in juried art fairs and gallery exhibitions in southeast Florida. Recently, she completed a residency at Zero Empty Spaces in Palm Beach Gardens. Heather is honored to have her painting “Flying Ace” permanently displayed in the main lobby of the new Jupiter Town Hall. The Town acquired the piece after it was awarded “Best in Show” by the Jupiter Art Committee.
When she is not in her studio creating, Heather can be found pursuing her passion for teaching, curating public art exhibitions, advocating for arts and culture in her community, and volunteering her time and talents to make art available to those in need.
To learn more about Heather Bergstrom and her artwork, please visit her website at https://www.HeatherBergstrom.art and follow her on social media @HeatherBergstromArt.
TWO WORKSHOPS by Bruce Helander
Bruce Helander
Greetings friends, colleagues and former students: I am pleased to announce that I will be doing two collage workshops this summer. Participants receive individual attention on techniques to utilize and enhance their artistic expression and will be instructed on preparing and creating a unique paper collage, from choosing the paper to scissors/cutting technique to the specific glue and gluing guidelines as the handmade composition progresses to a final work of art. No previous artistic experience needed. All materials are supplied. The class also offers a brief overview of the history of collage and how it is still an important creative category in making contemporary art. Susan Hall
WORKSHOP ONE - Center for Creative Eduction
Location:2400 Metrocentre Blvd. West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
Date and Time: Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 10:00am to 3:00pm
Cost: $95 Per Person (Limited Seating) For more information and to purchase: https://cceflorida.org/collage-workshop-bruce-helander/
Lunch: Bring Your Own (There will be a 30-minute break for lunch)
Contact: Vivianne Hall, Advancement Coordinator & Executive Assistant | (561) 805-9927 x118 | vivianneh@cceflorida.org
WORKSHOP TWO - Sponsored by the Artists of Palm Beach County
Date and Time: June 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, with a 30-minute break for lunch (bring your own).
Cost: is $95/person. https://www.artistsofpalmbeachcounty.org/event-details/the-joy-of-collage-workshop-with-bruce-helander
Location: HATCH 1121, 1121 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460
SIGN UP FOR KIDS CANCER FOUNDATION (KCF) WEEKLY ART CLASSES IN JUNE AND JULY 2026
Sign up as a Leader or an Assistant. Contact ArtyNurse@gmail.com or call 561.254.2075
Special Board Meeting - Welcome to the New Board!
Monthly Meeting for WAS Board Members and Committee Chairs
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Palm Beach Arts Consortium Presents "BETTER TOGETHER"
About the Consortium
The Palm Beach County Arts Consortium is a collaborative initiative uniting leading arts organization throughout the county. By working together, we amplify opportunities, foster connections, and strengthen the cultural landscape of our community
BRASS TACKS - ARTIST TALK & CRITIQUE (every Wednesday except holidays)
Posted for Craig Mcinnis
Please RSVP by texting Craig at 561.389.4800
Creatives unite! Free professional development in the form of a seminar, networking, round table discussion. We help each other find solutions to business and creative challenges. Constructive Critique session at the end of the evening. Visual artists, writers, musicians, dancers, poets, performers…..all are welcome. Brought to you by The No More Starving Artists Foundation.
It happens in Studio 3 (Craig McInnis Studios at The Peach.
3950 Georgia Av. West Palm Beach, Fl 33405
WAS Annual Luncheon (Members Only) at the Wellington Community Center
Cost: $25.00 per person with this link
Setup volunteers, please arrive by 11am
THE SOUL IN THEIR EYES by Cynthia George - A SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Cynthia George is an award-winning artist whose animal-focused work is centered on the belief that the eyes are the window to the soul. In her show, she seeks to capture the "voice" of each animal, creating pieces that allow them to speak to the viewer directly through the canvas.
Beyond their aesthetic beauty, many of the works in this show carry a vital message of conservation and environmental awareness. Through Soul in Their Eyes, George creates a space where art meets advocacy, urging the audience to recognize the sentience of the animals we share the planet with and the importance of protecting their future.
Exhibition Dates: April 7 – June 2, 2026.
Public Reception: Tuesday, April 28, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Gallery Hours: Open to the public Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Location: Wellington City Hall, 12300 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414.
Love Our EARTH Reception
🌎 Celebrate Creativity and the Planet at “Love Our EARTH” Pop-Up Gallery! 🎨
Join us April 22–26, 2026 in the “District” at the Mall at Wellington Green for “Love Our EARTH,” a vibrant pop-up gallery celebrating art, creativity, and our beautiful planet.
This special event features a stunning art show plus a full lineup of hands-on workshops, interactive activities, and creative experiences for all ages, all led by the talented artists of the Wellington Art Society. Whether you’re an art lover, a curious beginner, or just looking for a fun outing with family and friends, there’s something inspiring waiting for you.
🎉 And don’t miss our FREE public reception on Saturday, April 25 from 5–7 PM — the perfect chance to meet the artists, mingle with the community, and celebrate creativity together.
Come be inspired, get creative, and help us show a little extra love for our Earth! 💚
WAS WORKSHOPS at THE MALL ON THE GREEN
Please visit our Workshops Page for details on how to register.
MONTHLY MEETING - FEATURED SPEAKER: AYESHA DELORENZO - Beyond the Reference: The Technical and Emotional Journey to Realism
Beyond the Reference: The Technical and Emotional Journey to Realism
For Ayesha DeLorenzo, realism isn’t a goal to be captured—it’s a form that materializes from abstraction. She begins in a state of pure chaos, using a raw, formless foundation of color rather than a reference photo to dictate the composition. This expansion from a messy, abstract start into a structured reality requires a unique blend of technical mastery and emotional grit.
As she navigates the inevitable "ugly phases," Ayesha shares the specific color recipes and the brushes she uses to coax order out of the initial disaster. You’ll see exactly how her internal vision takes shape, sharpening from a blur of pigment into a lifelike masterpiece. It is a masterclass in trusting the process, showing that true realism is born when you have the courage to start with nothing but a mess.
CALL FOR ARTISTS - LOVE OUR EARTH (Apply Now)
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Apply before Friday, April 10, 2026
Art Drop Off: Tuesday, April 21 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Reception and Awards Ceremony: Saturday, April 25 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Art Pick Up: Sunday, April 26 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
1st Place $100, 2nd Place $75, 3rd Place $50
Solo Show - CYNTHIA GEORGE - THE SOUL IN THEIR EYES - RECEPTION Tuesday April 28 5-7pm
“My themes are not always serious. Some works are whimsical and lighthearted, inviting curiosity or a smile. At its core, however, my art is about storytelling. Each piece holds a moment, a feeling, or an unspoken narrative that continues beyond the canvas.
Currently, my work is complemented by wildlife subjects. Animals allow me to explore emotion in a raw and instinctive way, free from language yet rich with meaning. I am drawn to their expressions, posture, and presence, using them as vessels to reflect human experiences such as vulnerability, strength, connection, and solitude.
It is very important to me that when a painting is completed, it speaks—as if it has its own voice. Whether that voice is gentle or challenging, comforting or unsettling, its purpose is the same: to start a conversation. That conversation may be positive or negative, internal or shared, but it should be real.
If a viewer pauses, feels something unexpected, or walks away thinking differently than before, then the artwork has fulfilled its purpose.”
Website:www.cynthiageorgeartist.com
FULL CIRCLE - by Sonya Sanchez Arias - OPENING RECEPTION March 7, 5:30 - 8:30pm (open to the public)
FULL CIRCLE Exhibition - gallery hours
Wednesday-Saturday 12pm-6pm
Opening Reception
Saturday, March 7th 2026 • 5:30-8:30
Exhibition viewing days…
March - 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th • 12pm-6pm
March - 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st • 12pm-6pm
March - 25th, 26th, 27th and 28th • 12pm-6pm
ARTIST TALK
Saturday March, 21st • 1pm- 6pm
Art for Memory - Showing at the Community Center until May 19, 2026
Please click on image for more information
Spring 2026 Show
At the Wellington Community Center until May 19, 2026
Theme: Art for Memory
MEMBERS MEETING - FEATURED SPEAKER PAUL FISHER
Paul Fisher
Paul Fisher is the Founder and CEO of Juried Art Services, the premier service of its kind to manage the call to artists, application, jurying, and notification processes for museums and art organizations. Amongst the hundreds of clients using Fisher’s patented technology are the Smithsonian, Disney, Philadelphia Museum, Oil Painters of America, and Harvard. Fisher is devoted to wildlife and the environment and is on the Advisory Boards or panels of the Gorilla Foundation, the Arthur Marshall Foundation for the Everglades, the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation and the Macaw Recovery Network. He has also served as Mayoral Appointee on the Cultural Affairs Commission in West Palm Beach and is a voting member of the Public Art Commission for Palm Beach County.
Fisher is a long time martial arts practitioner and founder of the Palm Beach Bujinkan Dojo where he is the chief instructor since 1990. He travels to Japan regularly for training, over 30 times so far. He is the senior ranked practitioner in South Florida. He is also a yoga practitioner and long-time vegetarian. His beautiful and talented wife Irina is a successful artist that makes hand painted silk garments and paintings.
Join us for a fun evening with our speaker, artists spotlight, and refreshments
For more about our featured speaker, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/JuriedArtServices, https://juriedartservices.com/
MONTHLY MEETING - FEATURED SPEAKER SONYA SANCHEZ ARIAS
“Learning to see with new eyes”
With a uniquely diverse palette, Sonya Sanchez Arias brings her artistic vision to life through various media—from the lens of her camera to the intricate work of her miniature tools, or a curated collection of items that honor her island ancestry. It is a profound passion for beauty that underpins her extraordinary creations, which have consistently captivated audiences. The desire for perfection is brilliantly showcased in the smallest details, where every color, shape, texture, and surface harmonizes, brought to life by the illuminating essence of her work.
Sonya’s talk is about process, intention, and learning how to truly see.
We’ll explore:
The difference between looking and seeing.
Assemblage as a form of storytelling.
Why Sonya makes the work she makes.
Why art matters — especially now.
How seeing can become an act of responsibility.
Why meaning isn’t found — it’s created.
“Whether you’re an artist, a collector, or simply curious, this is a conversation about paying attention and finding possibility in unexpected places.”
Sonya Sanchez Arias
JANUARY 13 - FEATURED SPEAKER SONYA SANCHEZ ARIAS - Join us for a fun filled evening!
“Learning to see with new eyes”
With a uniquely diverse palette, Sonya Sanchez Arias brings her artistic vision to life through various media—from the lens of her camera to the intricate work of her miniature tools, or a curated collection of items that honor her island ancestry. It is a profound passion for beauty that underpins her extraordinary creations, which have consistently captivated audiences. The desire for perfection is brilliantly showcased in the smallest details, where every color, shape, texture, and surface harmonizes, brought to life by the illuminating essence of her work.
Sonya’s talk is about process, intention, and learning how to truly see.
We’ll explore:
The difference between looking and seeing.
Assemblage as a form of storytelling.
Why Sonya makes the work she makes.
Why art matters — especially now.
How seeing can become an act of responsibility.
Why meaning isn’t found — it’s created.
“Whether you’re an artist, a collector, or simply curious, this is a conversation about paying attention and finding possibility in unexpected places.”
Sonya Sanchez Arias
WAS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS - APPLICATIONS OPEN JAN 5, 2026
The Wellington Art Society will be accepting registration/applications for this Art Scholarship starting January 5, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2026
HOLIDAY CENTERPIECE WORKSHOP - NEW TIME/LOCATION
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
NEW DATE/TIME/LOCATION
Wednesday Dec 17th
10 AM-12:30
At Ayesha DeLorenzo’s home in Wellington (address will be emailed upon completion of registration)
Mary Jane Zapp
561-308-6992
MONTHLY MEETING - FEATURED SPEAKER BRUCE HELANDER
City Link magazine called Bruce Helander “Arguably the most recognized and successful collage artist in the country…” and Kenworth Moffett, the former director of the Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale, said in Gold Coast magazine that “If there was a Pulitzer Prize for collage, Helander would surely win it.”
WELLINGTON VILLAGE HALL - SOLO SHOW #3 CHARLES MOSES - RECEPTION JAN 27, 5-7pm
Canadian Geese
Charles was born in West Palm Beach, Florida and currently resides in Loxahatchee, Florida.
He was educated in the Palm Beach County school system and achieved a degree in Business Administration from Northwood University.
His passion for art started early with a painting for his mom. Encouraged by her, he painted through school, gaining recognition from teachers. His art skills are largely self-taught.
Unable to pursue art full-time, he started his career in IT in 1971, which took him and his family to the northeast. This experience influences his art today, featuring fall landscapes and lighthouses.
After retiring from the corporate world, he focused on art, experimenting with landscapes, seascapes, and portraits. He primarily works with oil on canvas and enjoys having music in the background while creating his art.
Charles is a member of the Wellington Art Society and The Cultural Council of PBC Florida, where he studies and learns new art techniques. He also volunteers with Arts for Smiles to bring joy to kids in Palm Beach County.
He endeavors to integrate the theme of "See the Music" into all his projects.
When not painting, Charles spends time with family and friends and travels as much as possible.
MONTHLY MEETING - FEATURED SPEAKER PALOMA EDEN
“At the core of my artistic expression lies a passion for connection, curiosity, and a hunger to explore human emotions and our existence. Diverse mediums allow me to authentically convey different emotions, messages, and aspects of my creative vision, which seeks to unravel the depths of our emotional landscape and give form to intricate complexities of the human soul. I enjoy creating portraits that reveal subjects in their rawness, to tell stories of triumph, resilience, and the beauty that lies within vulnerability.
Inspired by the vastness and depth of the physical world, my art navigates between realism and abstraction. Galaxies and abstract motifs frequently emerge in my paintings and serve as devotion to the Divine.
Passionate about preserving the art of penmanship, the elegance of calligraphy allows me to connect with others and encourage individuals along their journeys through the beauty of words.
What draws me to create art is the desire to connect deeply with others. I aspire to ignite a spark in others, offering hope and encouragement to pursue their unique passions, dreams, and callings.
Today, as an artist, I am pursuing my dream of devoting myself and becoming fully involvedin art and its community through painting, calligraphy and Flamenco.” Paloma Eden