Our main gallery and Donald M. Ephraim Family Gallery showcase ongoing temporary exhibitions focused on art made in or unique to Palm Beach County. The exhibitions educate the public about art and artists, and provide exposure to artists in Palm Beach County so they can be more successful. Our Solo Gallery serves as a valuable space for artists to exhibit their work in a solo format, be they emerging, mid-career or established artists in the County.
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Summer gallery hours are Tuesday – Friday, 12 – 5 p.m. We are also open the second Saturday of each month, 12 – 5 p.m. Find current and upcoming exhibitions below, or browse past exhibitions here. Proceeds from artwork sales directly benefit local artists and support the Council’s mission to grow arts and culture in Palm Beach County.

 

Exhibition: April 21 – June 24, 2023

Presented every two years, the Cultural Council’s Biennial is a highly anticipated exhibition highlighting some of the best artists in Palm Beach County. A juried show, Biennial 2023 will feature more than 30 artists across various mediums, including video, painting, photography, and sculpture.

Come and experience the diversity and breadth of creativity by artists living and working in this incredible cultural community. Associate Curator of African American Art at the Detroit Institute of Arts Juana Williams will serve as the guest juror for this exhibition.

Cash prizes will be awarded for Best of Show, Second Place, and Third Place, as well as a People’s Choice award.

Featuring:

Gerald K. Stone: AESBGLM

Exhibition: May 5 – June 17, 2023

Gerald K. Stone’s assemblage works pay homage to the renowned artist Louise Nevelson. Stone incorporates wooden toy blocks, boxes, and trays; fragments of discarded furniture and scrap lumber; as well as other found objects into coherent works of art. The work provides an opportunity to reincarnate detritus as objects of contemplation.

Michael Dillow: CHASM

Exhibition: June 23 – August 5, 2023
Artist Reception: Thursday, June 22, 5 – 7 p.m. Click to RSVP.

CHASM is a photographic essay that investigates the connections between memory, state of mind, and geography through an exploration of South Florida’s enigmatic landscape. The title evokes the presence of an immense division between past and present while alluding to a shift in perspective resulting from a substantial life experience. The documentary-style work blends haunting and untraceable landscapes with contemplative portraits to conjure abstract psychological states. The open-ended narrative sequence suggests a confrontation with the unknown and underscores the tension between uncertainty and hope.

Patricia Lappin: Connections

2023 Dina Baker Award for Mature Female Artists Recipient

June 2 – July 14, 2023

The paintings in this show were produced from 2020 to 2023 and influenced by the worldwide events experienced by all. Patricia Lappin expresses the journey on canvas from missed family events (both joyful and tragic) to inner searching for meaning, acceptance, and celebration. Lappin says that it was “a confusing time for us all. We had to learn new ways to stay connected. We learned the beauty of our relationships with friends, family, and community. All of this is expressed in my work. I paint what I am feeling. We all have stories, and we can relate to each other through similar experiences. We are all connected.”

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Exhibition: April 14 – July 5, 2023
Art Talk at Manatee Lagoon: Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 2 p.m. RSVP Online.

Palm Beach County artists are uniquely positioned to observe the effects of climate disruption, as Florida is on the front lines of sea level rise, climbing temperatures, catastrophic storms, devastation of coral reefs, and disappearing seagrasses.

This exhibition will explore the effects of climate disruption and engage audiences in considering topics such as endangered species, shrinking habitats, pollution, and coastal resiliency.

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Presented by the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County in partnership with Palm Beach Media Group, Collecting Art in The Palm Beaches is a special guide for collectors at any level to assist and inspire them to add works by local artists to their walls.

Pick up a copy at our headquarters in Downtown Lake Worth Beach, or click to view the digital edition.