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'ArtVentures' a blog by: Heather Renee & Ornella Verano

For nearly 2 decades South Florida has been my home. Excited to show the ‘Art scene’ to my new friend Heather Renee, fellow artist and recent SoFL transplant, we came up with what is now officially “ArtVentures”. These adventures aim to document and share our unique experiences living and working in the vibrant arts community of South Florida, in a fluid non-formal way.  -- ARTVENTURE #3: Timpano & NSU Art Museum October 6, 2022 As Heather and I strolled through downtown Fort Lauderdale I couldn’t help but feel excited. Finally, the moment I have been waiting for all my life...Eat, drink, museum, art galleries, repeat, all right in my backyard.  We started at the newly renovated and highly anticipated Timpano on...

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'ArtVentures' a blog by: Heather Renee & Ornella Verano

ARTVENTURE #2: TABLE 26 & NORTON MUSEUM OF ART  Since I moved here 3 years ago, I have been wanting to visit the iconic collection at the Norton Museum of Art, so when Ornella suggested attending the ‘Art after Dark’ event it was an easy yes. Every Friday night the museum and restaurant stays open late offering musical performances and workshops. When Friday arrived we hopped in the car and made the trek north, about 45 minutes, on the I-95 north to West Palm Beach from Fort Lauderdale. Just the drive alone is a blood pumping adventure at this hour of the day. Once in range of the museum, we set our sights on a place to have a quick...

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'ArtVentures' a blog by: Heather Renee & Ornella Verano

For nearly 2 decades South Florida has been my home. Excited to show the ‘scene’ to my new friend Heather Renee, fellow artist and recent SoFL transplant, we came up with what is now officially “ArtVentures”. These adventures aim to document and share our unique experiences living and working in the vibrant arts community of South Florida, in a fluid non formal way.  Our first exploration led us to a lively opening reception at the newest “HOTSPOT” in Oakland Park, a collaboration between super talented photographer Dennis Dean and HotSpots Gallery featuring local artists. The Gallery is located in one of my favorite new strip of businesses which extends from our very own Funky Buddha Brewery all the way south...

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