Calling All Artists & Handmade Vendors!

Be part of Mango Music Fest 2026, an incredible new Labor Day Weekend celebration brought to you by Pomona in Downtown Lake Worth Beach!

This exciting festival will showcase the very best of South Florida with stages of live music, amazing local art, delicious food, mango-inspired experiences, family activities, and thousands of visitors enjoying everything our community has to offer.

This is a call for talented creators to be part of this amazing event!

Seeking:

• Fine Artists

• Jewelry Makers

• Woodworkers

• Sculptors

• Ceramic Artists

• Fiber Artists

• Mixed Media Artists

• Printmakers

• Handmade Crafters

• And other original handmade creators!

Vendor spaces are 10' x 10'

The participation fee is $50 (non-refundable)

If you'd like to be considered, email emmanuelart@gmail.com, for vendor application

Posted for Sue Carlson

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

“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.

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