Cultural Council for Palm Beach County Presents Sun, Sand, Surf, Celebrating the Coast Through Art
New exhibition in downtown Lake Worth Beach features the works of 32 Palm Beach County Creative Professionals


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October 20, 2026 (Lake Worth Beach, Fla.) – From shifting reflections and atmospheric skies to surf culture and shoreline environments, 32 Palm Beach County-based creative professionals explore the landscapes, light, and visual culture of coastal South Florida in Sun, Sand, Surf, a new exhibition presented by the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County.

Free and open to the public November 6 through December 31, 2026, the exhibition will be on view in the William R. and Joyce A. Kruger Family Gallery at the Council’s headquarters in downtown Lake Worth Beach, located inside the historic Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. Building.

Featuring a range of artistic perspectives and interpretations, Sun, Sand, Surf examines the enduring influence of the coast on the community’s creative identity. The works capture not only the natural beauty of South Florida’s beaches but also the experiences, traditions, and evolving culture of life along the shoreline.

“South Florida’s beaches are among the most beautiful and defining features of our area, offering endless inspiration through their colors, textures, changing light, and connection to the natural world,” said Jessica Ransom, the Cultural Council’s director of artist services and curator of Sun, Sand, Surf. “This exhibition invites visitors to see our familiar coastal landscapes through the eyes of Palm Bech County artists and discover the many ways these places shape our creativity, experiences, and sense of home.”

The exhibition reflects the Cultural Council’s ongoing commitment to champion Palm Beach County’s creative professionals and providing opportunities for residents and visitors to experience the region’s diverse arts and cultural offerings.

“Artists are essential to the cultural vitality of Palm Beach County. By creating opportunities for local creative professionals to share their work, the Cultural Council helps strengthen our cultural sector, connect audiences with meaningful artistic experiences, and ensure that creativity remains an integral part of life in The Palm Beaches,” said Dave Lawrence, the Cultural Council’s president and CEO.

Sun, Sand, Surf features works by Jon Allen, Gerri Aurre, Pamela J. Ayres, Jerilyn Brown, Jamie Cain, Summer Collins, April Davis, Ayesha DeLorenzo, Carol Frezza, Paul Gurguirs, Gail V. Haines, Diane Hutchinson, Bonnie Jacobson, Karen Jaggard, Melissa Kelley, Carolina King, Autumn Kioti Horne, Joe LaPierre, Sarah LaPierre, Margaret Lewis, Devin Noel, Theresa Roberts, Tom Rowe, Manon Sander, Billy Selesnick, Julie Silk Beaumont, Susan Smith, Surfing Florida Museum, Christine Templeton, Bianca Urbanowicz, Maria Votek, David Wasson, and Grant P. Williams, with a special collaboration with the Surfing Florida Museum.

The public is invited to meet participating artists at an opening reception on Thursday, November 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (RSVP).

The exhibition will also feature two free performances on Thursday, December 10, at 6 p.m. and Saturday, December 12, at 2 p.m. Artists and actors Autumn Kioti Horne and Suzanne Ankrum Harris will present The Necessary Monster and the Sea Itself, a 20-minute presentation connected to Horne’s installation in the exhibition. Each performance will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the performers.

The Cultural Council is currently open to the public Tuesdays through Fridays from 12 to 5 p.m. The return of Saturday hours will be announced on the Cultural Council’s website soon. Admission is free. For more information about Sun, Sand, Surf and other Cultural Council exhibitions and programs, visit palmbeachculture.com.

About the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is the official support agency for arts and culture in The Palm Beaches, Florida’s Cultural Capital®. Headquartered in the historic Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. building in Downtown Lake Worth Beach, the Council presents exciting year-round exhibitions and performances featuring artists who live or work in Palm Beach County. The Council also features spectacular work by Palm Beach County-based professional artisans in its Roe Green Uniquely Palm Beach Store and offers complimentary resources for visitors in its Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Visitor Information Center. The Council is open to the public Tuesdays through Fridays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information and a comprehensive calendar of cultural events in The Palm Beaches, visit palmbeachculture.com.

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Sun, Sand, Surf
November 6 – December 31, 2026
Opening Reception: November 5, 2026, 6-7:30 p.m.
Palm Beach County-based professional artists explore the landscapes, light and visual culture of coastal South Florida. From shifting reflections and atmospheric skies to surf culture and shoreline environments, works in this exhibition examine how artists interpret the experiences, rhythms, and evolving identity of life along the coast. Across a range of perspectives, the exhibition reflects the enduring influence of the beach on the creative life of The Palm Beaches.