EVENTS
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
WELLINGTON VILLAGE HALL - SOLO SHOW #4 DINAH MIRSON - Reception Feb 24, 5-7pm
“Hi, I'm Dinah Mirson. I am a self-taught mid-century artist. As a youngster, my artwork won local acclaim. Originally from New Jersey and from a family of journalists/writers, educators, and creative types, I studied English and Art History with a minor in Studio Art at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. After a business career including character licensing and design oversight at United Media Enterprises/Scripps in New York City, and more recently, as a finance/banking professional in Palm Beach, I now create art and visual social media engagement full-time.”
Art for Memory - Showing at the Community Center until May 19, 2026
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Spring 2026 Show
At the Wellington Community Center until May 19, 2026
Theme: Art for Memory
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
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
WAS WORKSHOPS at THE MALL ON THE GREEN
Please visit our Workshops Page for details on how to register.
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! 💚
WELLINGTON VILLAGE HALL - SOLO SHOW #5 HEATHER BERGSTROM
Heather’s inspiration comes from childhood memories, nature, history; just about anything that exudes positive emotions, or simply piques one’s curiosity. Heather says, “I view my art as a joyful respite in the middle of life’s hardships.”
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
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
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
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
WAS Winter 2025 Show - LUMINESCENCE - Reception Jan 6, 2026
Reception Jan 6th. Refreshments, live music, and awards
Participating Artists
Janine Gmitter, Dinah L Mirson, Kim A. Bailey, Lois Spatz, Lou Ann LaBohn, Susan Oakes, Astrid Mora, Sue Slick Carlson, Halyna Albanese, Elaine Weber, Patricia Curtis, Charles Moses, Michelle Keith, Heather Bergstrom, Emily Bergstrom, Candace Platz
WATERCOLOR FOR BEGINNERS - ART CLASS by Susan Oakes (Session 2)
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KIDS CANCER FOUNDATION 5K - JOIN THE WAS WOWS TEAM
The Wellington Art Society has a walking team called the WAS Wows for the KFC Annual 5k and Fall Festival. Follow the link above (see button) and register! We look forward to seeing you there!
MONTHLY MEETING - FEATURED SPEAKER EVAN SNOW
Evan Snow is helping South Florida artists stay local by creating affordable studio spaces
WATERCOLOR FOR BEGINNERS - ART CLASS by Susan Oakes (Session 1)
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Papier-Mâché Halloween Cat and Pumpkin Sculpture workshop - by WAS Artist Cynthia George
Dive into creativity with a unique Papier-Mâché Halloween Cat and Pumpkin Sculpture 3-hour workshop led by artist Cynthia George.
RECEPTION - A HARD LINE - Participating WAS Artist Elaine Weber
“A Hard Line” Adhering rigidly to a; is a collective art exhibition that explores the concepts of an uncompromising and unyielding opinion or position, whether serious or humorous, from societal structures or social behavior to personal dogma or theory.
The exhibition focuses on artists’ interpretations of these severe decisions on self and the challenges for individuals embracing the process of refusal to compromise their lives at the core and, subsequently, the world around them.
“A Hard Line” stimulates us to question our notions of certainty and conviction.
Reception “Winds of Change” Participating artists include WAS members Astrid Mora and Garrett Jay
Participating artists include WAS Members Astrid Mora and Garrett Jay
DREAMSCAPES RECEPTION
Awards, Docent Tours, Door Prizes, Boutique Items, Refreshments,
Guest Judge: Jerilyn Brown