Get Fired Up!

Are you getting ready for the 4th of July? Get the weekend started by coming to the Gallery this Friday night for "Fire Works", Art Created in Flame. The Gallery will be full of amazing works of art, all created using heat. On display will be original works including kiln-fired pottery and sculpture, torch-fired metals and jewelry, fine cloisonne enameled jewelry, fused glass and more. Plus, we have two live art demonstrations--hot glass by Ryan David:Kiss My Glass, and a torch-fired metals demonstration by Gallery artist Karen McGovern.

You won't want to miss this, it's going to be HOT! See you there...

Summer Calendar

Summer is here, the days are long and the sun is HOT. So is our summer Gallery events calendar! There are so many events on the horizon--4th of July right around the corner and we're planning our own "Fire Works" live in the Gallery on the 2nd. Then it's on to a celebration of human form with live body painting on the 18th. Before you know it August will be here with a huge music event hitting the streets of Lake Worth. The Gallery will be rocking right along!

So, keep an eye on our calendar so you can mark yours. You won't want to miss a single event over the summer...It may be hot, but the Gallery will be SO COOL!!!

Personal Heroes...

Father's Day is just around the corner, and we're ready to honor our own "backyard heroes" at the Gallery this Friday. Join us from 6 - 9 PM for a celebration of all things "DAD". Treat your Pop to a cold beer and plant a tree in his honor. We will be giving away Royal Poinciana trees to the first 25 Dads. Tom Maley's ICARUS sculpture--an unbelievable work of metal--will be on special display for the evening. You won't want to miss this, ICARUS hasn't been on public display in over five years. He's AMAZING, just like your DAD!

This event brought to you by Gallery artists Norman Gitzen and Sara Lerner.

Beat the Heat...

This past Friday was a trip to the beach at the Gallery. We celebrated "Summer Daze" with sand casting, beach balls and a beach picnic theme in the Gallery. This event was hosted by Gallery artists Jesse Showalter, Marsha Christo, Linda and Kelly Dean Manganaro, and Lois Herrick. Sun, fun, sand and ART!!

Be sure to check our calendar of events to see what we have in store for the rest of the summer. There are some GREAT events and openings on the horizon, so be sure to join us at the Gallery!!

Give Peace a Chance...

This Friday will be very special at the Gallery. Five of our talented artists have joined forces to bring you an artistic celebration of PEACE. Gail and Howard Silverblatt, of amazing cloissone jewelry fame, will present a large Peace topiary in the front window, along with several new jewelry designs reflecting this theme. Potter Tracy Rosof-Peterson is known for her Peace designs, on mugs, vessels, plaques and more. Sheri Goldstien melts glass into amazing shapes of all colors and designs, often incorporating sprials and other peaceful images. Finally, Marica DiSylvester creates stunning teapots and vessels using natural elements and designs. The group will transform the Gallery into an artful celebration of PEACE, something we all need to support around the world.

Join us from 6 - 9 PM for edible delights, wine, and amazing ART!! See you there!

Winged Wonder!

This past Friday was an extra-special day at the Gallery. Not only were we celebrating Mother's Day, we also celebrated the Gallery's one year anniversary on Lake Ave. The celebration was made even more special by the release of several dozen monarch butterflies, courtesy of Mr. Butterflies. What a spectacular event! Take a look at the photos below and you will see the amazing effect the release had on those participating.

The Mayor of Lake Worth, Rene Varela, joined us for the release, as well as the many other friends and supporters. The wonderful photos were taken by Durga Garcia.

Thanks to those that came out to share in this event, and for those that missed it, stay tuned! We have many more spectacular events on the horizon!

Tree Huggers of Lake Worth...UNITE!

Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery is filled with an endless variety of unique art, and unique artists. You may know Gael and Howard Silverblatt for their wonderful cloisonne jewelry, but did you also know that Gael is also in charge of the Lake Worth Tree Board's annual tree giveaway?

The 3rd Annual Shade Tree Give-Away is coming back to Lake Worth on Saturday, May 1st from 8:30 a.m. till noon at the Lake Worth City Hall parking lot located at 7 North Dixie Highway.

The Tree Board will be giving away 400 Native trees to residents living within the city limits with zip codes of 33460 and 33461. One per household with proof of residency required (like a current utility bill or a driver’s license). Those residents who rent property will have to show a note of approval from their landlords to receive a free tree. There may be help available to transport and plant the trees if needed.

The mostly native trees are 5-6 feet tall when planted. There are 16 different types of trees including Gumbo Limbo, Live Oak, Buttonwood, Mahogany, Lancewood, Stoppers, Sea Grape and Paradise Trees.

The City Commission set a goal to plant 10,000 trees by 2013 the 100th Year Anniversary of the program. Since setting this goal, the City Tree Board has given away 2000 trees.

The Tree Canopy Restoration Fund provides the funding for the trees, which is used for the planting of the tree canopy coverage in Lake Worth. The trees were purchased from Ameliascapes Garden Center, a new business opening in August at 1515 North Dixie Highway in Lake Worth.

So, be sure to get your tree this weekend (say hello to Gael!) and do the planet a big favor by planting and re-greening Lake Worth!

Gael Silverblatt, the Queen of Trees!

Artwork by Tim McGow