MISSION STATEMENT

The Lighthouse ArtCenter, a member-supported nonprofit organization, provides

visual and performing arts for the community through unique collections, engaging

exhibitions and cultural programs, a dynamic School of Art and diverse outreach activities.

Located in Tequesta, Florida, the Lighthouse Art-Center is northern Palm Beach and southern Martin counties’ oldest and largest visual arts organization. It is a two-building operation featuring a museum and a school of art. The Lighthouse ArtCenter is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that was founded in 1964 by Christopher Norton, the son of the founders of the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, Florida.

The Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum & Gallery has six galleries hosting more than 30,000 visitors each year for its six or seven major exhibitions, plus minor exhi-bitions and special events.

A museum-wide, kindergarten through 12th grade exhibition features students from Palm Beach and Martin county schools. Awards are given to the children and participating schools. More than 1,100 people attend these ceremonies.

The ArtCenter sponsors many off-site exhibitions and opportunities for artists, including the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery at Midtown on PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens.

The School of Art offers classes for children and adults, beginner through professional levels: ceram-ics, drawing, encaustic, jewelry, painting (acrylics, oils, and watercolors), photography, Photoshop, portrait and figure instruction, sculpture and more. The ce-ramics department features four firing methods with electric, gas, soda and raku kilns.

• Morethan2,500adultandyouthstudentsareen-rolledeachyear

• Specialneedsclassesareofferedtoadultsandchildren

The School of Art offers educational summer and winter ArtCamps, for children ages 4-12.

• About400childrenattendourArtCamps

• Scholarshipsareofferedtochildreninneed

An ArtReach program provides educational art experi-ences for underserved populations and communities. An art teacher and art supplies are sent on location to teach disabled, seniors, nursing-home residents, special needs populations and low-income area schools where art programs have been eliminated. These free programs are provided through funds raised by donations, grants and fundraisers.

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Currently, gross revenues are $1,071,000 with an operating deficit of about $1,500 and net assets of $1,358,000. With the continued support of the ArtCenter’s membership, combined with accelerated fundraising, we can continue making improvements and expanding our course and event offerings.

There are many ways to support the important programs at the Lighthouse ArtCenter, such as membership (personal or business), annual-fund donations, scholarship donations, as well as underwriting exhibitions, events, performances and lectures. Planned giving provides an added opportunity that allows people to align charitable donations along with overall financial and estate plans, often providing financial benefits that create the greatest impact on the future while maintaining security for one’s loved ones.

The Lighthouse ArtCenter Federal ID is 59-1118672.

About the Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum, Gallery & School of Art

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSMrs. Laurel H. Brower (Laurie)

As a devoted student at Lighthouse ArtCenter, Laurel Brower enthusias-tically studies with a variety of art instructors. She was born in Penn-sylvania, raised in Littleton, Colo-rado, and currently resides in The Loxahatchee Club in Jupiter, Florida, with her husband William Brower.

In addition to obtaining her Bach-elor of Fine Arts from Colorado State

University, Mrs. Brower studied at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and Ringling School of Art in North Carolina.

She also has served a variety of positions, such as President, Vice President and Treasurer for the League of Women Voters, Woman’s Club, Pony Club, 4H and Bald Peak Colony Club. Mrs. Brower’s passion for the arts, golf and raising horses led her to be part of several affiliations, such as American Quarter Horse Association, United States Equine Federation, United States Golf Association, The Loxahatchee Club and the Lighthouse ArtCenter. Passion-ate about painting her favorite subjects, dog and horse portraits, she also enjoys golf and skiing in her spare time.

Mr. David Click, Esq. Tequesta resident and local attor-

ney David Click has been serving cli-ents in Palm Beach County since 1984 and is one of 350 attorneys in Florida who are certified in wills, trusts and estates. David is president of the Yale Club of the Palm Beaches, Scholar-ship Chairman of the Jupiter-Teques-ta Kiwanis Club, a past director of the Lighthouse Gallery Foundation,

a member of the Planned Giving Committee of Jupiter Medical Center and a member of the Corporate Board of Jupiter Medical Center.

He is also a graduate of Leadership Palm Beach County, a past president of the Palm Beach County Estate Planning Council and a recipient of the Cultural Activities Award of

the Palm Beach County Bar Associa-tion.

Mrs. Patricia DeAloia, SecretaryAn active member of the

community, Pat DeAloia has served on several fundraising committees and is presently on two community boards. Patricia was born and raised in Washington, DC., and is married to Blaise DeAloia. She went on to earn

her Bachelor of Science in Business Management and MBA, both from the University of Maryland. She founded and was CEO of Integrated Technologies, Inc., specializing in advanced technology enterprise network engineering, primarily for the Department of Defense. After more than 30 years in the information technology business, Mrs.

DeAloia sold her business in 2007, to retire and is now an avid golfer. She is also a football fan and enjoys traveling.

Mrs. DeAloia is a member of Annapolis Yacht Club, Tucker’s Point Club (Bermuda,) Jupiter Hills Club, Navy Golf club and served on committees and boards for Annapolis Harbour Associations, Claridge Homeowners, Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation, Hospice of the Chesapeake and is a member of an Annapolis Ladies Book Club.

Mrs. René FriedmanRené Friedman, Executive

Director of Florida Atlantic University’s Lifelong Learning Society, developed the program on the Palm Beach Gardens campus, which began in 1997. Today, the program has more than 20,000 students and is located on the Jupiter FAU campus.

René was born and raised in Chicago and moved to Tampa for post-graduate work at the University of South Florida. She came to Florida Atlantic University from Tallahassee, where for seven years she planned and implemented programs at Florida State University’s Center for Professional Development and Continuing Education. Previously, she owned and operated a pottery retail business and taught pottery in Tampa.

René served as chairman of Tampa’s Gasparilla Sidewalk Art Festival, judge of National Scholastic Art Awards for Polk and Hillsborough counties and pre-juror for ArtiGras. Her board positions have included: Art and Science Museum in Tallahassee; The Abused Children’s Home, Tampa; Tallahassee Marine Institute; and MacArthur State Park.

Mr. Peter GloggnerPeter is a graduate of the Univer-

sity of Missouri in Columbia, Mis-souri, and holds a Master in Business Administration from William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri. He is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management, and has achieved a Senior Professional Hu-man Resources certification.Peter oversees employment, volun-

teer services, team member relations and leadership de-velopment at Jupiter Medical Center, all of which are built on the foundation of Relationship Based Care (RBC). RBC is JMC’s care delivery model that focuses on attention to relationships, ultimately allowing team members to pro-vide the best experience possible for patients, families and co-workers. In addition, Peter oversees compensa-tion, benefits, team-member health services and recruit-ment. Prior to joining Jupiter Medical Center in 2011, he served as Vice President of Human Resources at Union Hospital in Elkton, Maryland, for more than six years.

Mr. Donaldson HearingA resident of Jupiter, Don is an

owner and Vice President of Cotleur & Hearing Landscape Architects, Land Planners and Environment Consultants, and is considered an expert in his field. He also serves as Vice President and Director of Cotleur & Hearing Investments, a real estate and development company. Don was named 2010 Landscape

Architect of the Year by the Palm Beach Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. He serves on the Executive Boards for the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Council of Palm Beach County. He is a Board member for the Borland Center for Community Enrichment and the PGA Corridor Association.

Ms. Cathy Helowicz

Cathy Helowicz grew up near Annapolis, Maryland. She pursued international studies in school and worked in computer science with the National Security Agency for 17 years before she finally got the chance to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming an author.

Cathy is now a writer and publisher of children’s books, as well as working on her first novels. When she isn’t engaging in her love for the arts, Cathy enjoys giving back to the community. Her volunteer service includes serving for four years as an assistant instructor at the Maryland Therapeutic Riding Center in Annapolis, Maryland, as well as helping with their many fundraising activities. She currently serves on the board for the MdDS Balance Disorder Foundation and is the President of her HOA.

In addition to serving on several committees for the Lighthouse ArtCenter, Cathy was the Chair for D’Art for Art 2010, 2011 and 2012. She also received the Shine Award in 2012 for her exceptional dedication to helping the Museum and the School of Art fulfill its goals in serving the local arts community.

Mrs. Lyn IanuzziLyn Ianuzzi was born and raised

in the New York Metropolitan Area and attended St. Peters College in Englewood Cliffs, N.J. She had a lengthy business career in fashion and hospitality in Manhattan, including working for Madison Square Garden, Hilton Hotels, Jacob Javits Convention Center and trade show businesses, such as the National Board Show and Cosmo Expo/PrimePack.

Lyn resides in the Town of Jupiter Island, as well as in Bergen County, New Jersey. In 2009, she chaired the

Jupiter Medical Center’s Pink and White Ball and serves on the ball’s committee every year. Lyn has also served on the Beaux Arts Ball committee, chairs the ArtyBras event and has served as a docent. For seven years, Lyn was a board member of the Jupiter Island Residents Association and was liaison for the Association serving on the town’s Beautification Committee. She is a member of the Jupiter Island Garden Club and the Loxahatchee Guild. Lyn is a member of the Loxahatchee Club and the Rockland Country Club in Sparkill, N.Y.

Mrs. Jane O’Neill Jane has been a student at the

ArtCenter for several years. She has had the opportunity to take classes in different media from its outstanding faculty. Recently, she has decided her real passion is oil painting in Plein Air.

She received her bachelor of science in Education from The Ohio State University and has a master

of science in Special Education from Pennsylvania State University. After retiring from teaching in the public school system, Jane became an active volunteer in teaching adult literacy and English as a second language.

She has been involved in the arts and has various cultural affiliations in Pennsylvania, New York and Florida, serving in some capacity as either a volunteer or as a member.

Jane and her husband are residents of Jupiter, Fla., and maintain a second home in Doylestown, Pa.

Mr. Tim Peters, TreasurerWith more than 30 years’

experience in the investment business, Tim has a thorough market knowledge and expertise on which his clients can rely for their investment needs. His expertise in integrating the services of Key Private Bank helps him to create financial solutions, which meet client

expectations and match their objectives.Tim also serves on the Helen Wilkes Honors College

Advisory Board for Florida Atlantic University and is a member of the North Palm Beach Country Club advisory board. He graduated from the University of the South with a BA in English Literature, and served in the US Army.

Tim lives in North Palm Beach with his wife Jean. They have two sons, Bobby and Timmy, and a daughter, Townley.

Ms. Ruth PetzoldBorn in Michigan, Ruth turned her

passion for nature and photography into her life’s work. From wildlife in Africa to the undersea world of the Pacific Rim, her love for the natural world has taken her to exotic and remote parts of the world in pursuit of her subject matter. In the Solomon Islands, a new dive site was named after her: “Ruthie’s Ridge.”

A renowned photographer with many awards to her credit, Ruth’s work has been exhibited in the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, the Vero Beach Museum of Art, the Crooked Tree Art Center in Petoski, Michigan, and in our own Lighthouse ArtCenter.

Her work has appeared in the Natural History of Fishes and other scientific publications with Dr. Eugene Clark. She has won several awards from: The American Society of Media Photographers; The Crooked Tree Art Center; and a gold medal for International Underwater Photography in Egypt.

Mr. Frederick B. Putney, PresidentFrederick Putney was born in

Missoula, Montana, and attended the University of Washington. He served in the U.S. Navy for five years following graduation before obtaining his Ph.D. from Stanford University.

Fred served on the faculty of Columbia Business School for 40 years, originating a course in Investment Strategies and additionally serving as

Deputy Vice President for the Health Services Campuses of the university.

He is the co-founder of Riverside Group, which provides corporate training and development to major institutions and nonprofit organizations.

He also co-founded Brownson & Associates (Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth’s predecessor organization) in 1969, having developed the proprietary “Base Case” software, still used today by BRF in its updated version. Fred currently serves as the investment strategist for BRF.

Mrs. Rosalie RoushRosalie Roush grew up in the

Boston area and attended Brandeis University. She has been an active fundraiser and volunteer for the past 20 years in various cities, assisting social service agencies, including Seagull Industries, schools and a hospital, among others.

Other community leadership roles included serving as a director for her children’s school board and serving on a congregational board.

Ms. Susan Namm Spencer A resident of Jupiter (and

Larchmont, New York), Susan graduated with a B.S. degree in Mass Communications from Emerson College.

Her past work experience includes fifteen years of various Vice Presidential management and marketing assignments at Citibank/Citigroup. She also served as CEO and

Marketing Director of two (New York and Connecticut) HMOs. Board assignments have included the YWCA of Greater New York City, The National Advisory Council of the Conservation Fund, Surprise Lake Camp and Emerson College.

A strong advocate of children’s programs, Susan participated in the Guardian Ad Litem volunteer program in Palm Beach County and continues her twelve-year, weekly commitment to the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, where she is a reading specialist for Head Start children.

Mr. Robert TrevisaniPrior to retirement, Robert Trevisani

was a senior partner in the law firm of Gadsby Hannah, LLP. He was admitted to the bars of Massachusetts, New York and the District of Columbia, and represented, as well as consulted for a number of international clients in the United States, business and governmental organizations in

Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Latin America. He was active in the International Bar Association in London, England (representing more than 2.5 million attorneys from more than 150 Countries), and Chair of the Section of General Practice, as well as a member of the Management Committee and Governing Council.

As an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Boston University Graduate School of Law, he created a course in international mergers and acquisitions, and taught transnational mergers and acquisitions at the Boston College Law School. He served as a member of the Boston College Law School Board of Overseers and is a graduate of Boston College, Boston College Law School, and New York University Graduate School.

Robert and his wife Patricia reside in Jupiter and have four grown children. Robert is currently a student at the Lighthouse ArtCenter where he is studying marine and landscape painting with Charles Gruppe. He and his wife are both members of the St. Botolph Club and the Hyannisport Club in Massachusetts and, in Jupiter, Jonathan’s Landing Golf Club.

Mrs. Roseanne Williams Roseanne was born in

Massachusetts and currently resides on Jupiter Island and Newport, Rhode Island with her husband Dennis. She had a 20-year professional career in Human Relations working for Varian Associates and Digital Equipment in the U.S. and U.K. She attended Northeastern University and Salem State College.

In 1991, while living in Toronto, she decided to pursue a lifelong dream of becoming an artist. She studied at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario, and later the Cincinnati Academy of Art. In 1996, she and her husband moved to Florence, Italy, where she continued her art studies with Alvaro Baragli, a well known Florentine artist.

Since becoming a Florida resident in 2005, she has become a member of the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Ball committee, a Board member of the Jupiter Island Resident’s Association and a strong supporter of Palm Beach Opera, with her husband being the chairman of its board. She is the founder of “Future Players,” an after school music program at Banner Lake in Hobe Sound for children who are at risk.

ADVISORY BOARD

Mrs. Susan Bardin, Immediate Past Secretary

A resident of Tequesta, Susan is Vice President and Director of Interior Design at Peacock + Lewis, AIA. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from the University of Florida and has provided design services for many corporate,

educational, hospitality, and health-care facilities for over 25 years.

Susan is a licensed Interior Designer in the State of Florida and a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers.

Mrs. Barbara KirschA resident of Jupiter and Harbor

Springs, Mich., Barbara graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor of science degree. When she lived in Michigan, she served on the Board and was Chair of the Arts Council.

Mr. Malcolm MacKenzieMalcolm MacKenzie is an artist,

photographer and former owner of Scottish-founded New England printing company, Finlay Printing. He is highly involved in the Lighthouse ArtCenter, chairing the Beaux Arts Ball with his wife Dorothy in 2012 and having participated extensively as a board member, volunteer

and docent, and has enjoyed award-winning success in both the Wildlife Photography and Member/Student Exhibitions.

Ms. Colette K. Meyer, Esq., Immediate Past President

Colette K. Meyer established Meyer Law Firm in 1998 after having been counsel to the international law firm of Donovan, Leisure, Newton & Irvine, in their Palm Beach, Florida, office. Ms. Meyer’s practice is focused on assisting

families with Trust and Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, and Real Estate Matters. Meyer Law Firm generously sponsors our 3rd Thursdays.

Dr. Anne Cannon PalumboA resident of Jupiter Island (and

Maryland), Anne is an art historian who received her Ph.D. from the University of Maryland in 1982. She has been a board member of many nonprofits in addition to serving on the board of the Lighthouse ArtCenter.

Her career includes: professional lecturer, Department of Art, George Washington University; Smithsonian Fellow, Smithsonian Museum of American Art; and director, Art in Public Places, Prince George’s County, Maryland.

Mr. Mason Walsh, Jr., Immediate Past Vice President

A resident of Jupiter and Ligonier, Penn., Mason graduated with a bachelor of science degree in Chemical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and is a graduate of Harvard Law School. In addition to serving on

the board at the Lighthouse ArtCenter, he has served on the boards of the Alabama Coastal Land Trust, Wildlife-Wildlands Institute in Montana, The Nature Conservancy in Washington, D.C., American Farmland Trust in Washington, D.C. and Western Pennsylvania Conservancy.

MUSEUM STAFF

Katie Deits, Executive Director

Katie stepped in to lead the Lighthouse ArtCenter in October 2009. She is responsi-

ble for the overall planning and man-agement of the organization, includ-ing programs and financial oversight.

Previously for many years, she op-erated her own business, Camera Graphics, a photography, graphic design and marketing firm. Then, from 2002 to 2008, she was an editor at The Palm Beach Post, where she founded the “Discover Local Artists” column and was responsible for all the special sections. From 2008-2009, she was the chief art critic for Palm Beach ArtsPaper.

Currently, she is working on her CFRE certification (Certified Fund Raising Executive) and is a member of the International Art Critics Associa-tion. She is an award-winning Master Photographer, artist, writer, educa-tor and public speaker. She earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of South Florida, the Flor-ida Degree of Photographic Excel-lence and a Master of Photography from Professional Photographers of America. She studied art in Italy and New York City and held faculty posi-tions at Barry University, Palm Beach State College and The Society of the Four Arts.

Katie also served on the boards of Artists of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Photographic Centre, Execu-tive Women of the Palm Beaches, Northern Palm Beaches Chamber of Commerce, Executives’ Associa-tion, and on the art committee for the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc.

Barbra Broidy, Curator and Assistant to the Executive Director

Starting out at Light-house ArtCenter in Feb-

ruary 2010, Barbra has been a strong driving force in the museum. Because of her success in coordinating exhi-bitions and her arts management education, she has been promoted to Curator and Assistant to the Direc-tor at Lighthouse ArtCenter where she manages all operations having to do with the numerous amount of artwork that passes through the Art-Center. In addition, she is responsible for many of the operational and pro-cedural issues of the ArtCenter and writes grants, while supporting the director in many areas.

Barbra attended Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburgh, where she studied graphic and industrial design and is a graduate of Long Island Uni-versity in New York with a bachelor of fine arts in arts management.

Prior to joining the ArtCenter, Bar-bra held several executive-level posi-tions with major retailers, including Bloomingdale’s. She also worked directly for the Swedish glass design company of Orrefors Kosta Boda, where she managed the Florida ter-ritory for several years producing events, training store management and managing visiting designers to the U.S. Additionally, her glass expe-rience includes working directly for Waterford Crystal. Notable is her ex-perience of co-owning a professional minor-league baseball team. Barbra has been a member of the National Service Fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega, since 1984 and is a member of the Châine des Rotisseurs.

Julie Alexander, Director of Finance

Ms. Alexander joined the Lighthouse ArtCen-ter in February 2009. She is responsible for

the accounting and financial activi-ties of the organization, as well as management of Human Resources. Ms. Alexander attended Palm Beach State College and Florida Atlantic University.

She tutored mathematics for Palm

Beach Community College, and pro-fessionally trained under several local Certified Public Accountants.

Sheila McDonald-Bell, Director of Events and Marketing

Raised in southern California, Sheila grad-uated with a bachelors

of fine arts from the University of California at Irvine. While working as an Art Specialist for the city of Nor-folk, Virginia, she and her husband built a catamaran sailboat and, when finished, sailed to Florida. Sheila’s professional background is in shop-ping center marketing and manage-ment, spending over 25 years in the field in South Florida. The ArtCenter has been a part of Sheila’s life as a Tequesta resident, with her family enjoying ArtCenter membership, at-tending the ArtCamps, volunteering at the School of Art and taking art classes.

In August of 2008, Sheila found her métier as the Director of Events for the ArtCenter. Using her back-ground in art, management and mar-keting, she enjoys the creativity of planning and executing all facets of the many varied special events and finds it very rewarding being a part of a team making the Lighthouse Art-Center a continued success.

Sarah Nastri, Data and Media Manager

Born in upstate New York, she now lives in Jupiter, Florida. Sarah earned a bachelor’s de-

gree in printmaking/drawing from the University of Central Florida, and a certificate in web design from Palm Beach State College. She first became involved with the Lighthouse ArtCen-ter by exhibiting her artwork, teach-ing classes and volunteering at the 125 Club. A talented artist and web designer, Sarah Nastri has both the creative spirit and technical know-how that was a perfect match for the role of Data and Media Coordinator. With her love for the arts, Sarah is thrilled to join the team at the Light-house ArtCenter.

Evelyne Bates, Volunteer Coordinator, Visitor Relations and Historian (Part time)

In 1970, Evelyne be-gan working under Christopher Norton,

the founder of the Lighthouse Art-Center. She has performed many functions , including serving as assis-tant director and teaching children’s art classes. Currently, she works on Fridays and Saturdays, greeting visi-tors, conducting docent tours and teaching children’s art projects, as well as coordinating the more than 50 volunteers that serve at the Art-Center.

Sheri Gansz, Visitor Relations and Admin-istrative Assistant

Sheri came to the Lighthouse ArtCenter in January of 2011 as a

volunteer and is now on the full-time staff. Prior to that she worked for six years at a sign company, running their flat-top printing operations and their production department. Sheri has training and experience in com-puter graphics and graphic design, and enjoys working on the various projects at the Lighthouse ArtCen-ter where she has an opportunity to utilize her skills and abilities. She also enjoys taking a painting class at the School of Art, fulfilling a life long call-ing to pursue her interest in the arts. She is a member of the North County Artist Association.

SCHOOL OF ART STAFF

Cynthia Trone, Director of Education

Cynthia is a famil-iar face in Tequesta, having managed Jupiter Outdoor Cen-

ter, Jupiter Pointe Paddling for six years, teaching thousands the simple pleasure of the paddleboard glide. With a deep love for the ocean and respect for our tropical paradise, she is the volunteer Executive Director of the nonprofit, Mother Ocean. As the Project Lead for Expedition Florida 500, a statewide conservation effort, she worked closely with environmen-

tal advocates; currently she is assist-ing Justin Riney with Riney Ranch’s Everglade Exile project, raising glob-al awareness for Greater Everglades restoration. Cynthia graduated from Colby College with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. A Jersey girl who was raised with Manhattan in her backyard, Cynthia spent her twen-ties and early thirties on the inspiring coast of Maine. She raised her three children in Burlington, Vermont, and relocated to Tequesta in 2005.

Cara McKinley, School of Art Manager

Cara McKinley received her bachelor of fine arts from Florida

Atlantic University and has been a potter and ceramic artist since 2002, also making time for painting, glass blowing, and jewelry making. She gained experience teaching in the public school system and other non-profit art centers. Cara first joined the Lighthouse ArtCenter as an instruc-tor, and became a staff member in 2010 as an Administrative Assistant at the School of Art. In addition to teaching classes, she has been pro-moted to School of Art Manager.

Although she has been primarily a ceramics artist for nine years, she still enjoys broadening her artistic horizons and exploring new media. Her unique expression and curios-ity inspires the students who come to Lighthouse ArtCenter. Cara goes above and beyond to help students, cheerfully assisting them and ensur-ing their visit is a pleasant one.

Penny Robb, Admin. Assistant(Parttime)

Penny has been working at the Light-house ArtCenter part time as an administra-

tive assistant since 2005. She became passionate about the

arts when she was an “au pair” in Paris, France in 1962. She paints por-traits, where she “tries to capture the essence of a person.”

She has studied at the Art Students League and The New School for So-cial Research in New York, the Com-

munity College in Peoria, Illinois, The Somerset Art Association in Bedmin-ster, New Jersey and the Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta. Awards in-clude: Award of Excellence, 2004, Merit Award, 2006, and Honorable Mention, 2007, at the Lighthouse Art-Center.

Mary Ward, Admin.Assistant(Parttime)

Mary Ward was born and raised in Marble-head, Massachusetts

and has been a resident of Tequesta for the past 14 years. She built a re-lationship with the Lighthouse Art-Center through her involvement with the Jupiter Tequesta Junior Woman’s Club. The club has provided awards to students in the K-12 age group from Palm Beach County schools for the past 30 years. Mary brings several years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, hosting and managing special events. With a background in accounting, Mary has concentrated on membership growth and main-taining profitability in the nonprofit world. Prior to working in nonprofit, she had 20 years of experience in wealth management with private families. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Salem State College.

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