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Kate Wood’s “Still Life at Ground Floor Farm” is Featured in All Florida Show

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Once again, Kate Wood, owner of Alchemy Fine Arts, was among those featured in a prestigious, competitive juried arts show featuring Florida artists of all media.

Kate’s oil on canvas painting, “Still Life at Ground Floor Farm” (shown below) was included in the 2022 All Florida Juried Arts Show sponsored by the Martin County Arts Council. The Fall 2022 exhibition of selected art was hosted at the Cultural Center Gallery in Stuart, Florida.

Shows painting: Still Life at Ground Floor Farm by Kate Wood.

Exhibition dates 

October 11– December 3, 2022 

Works included in the show were offered for sale via the Cultural Center Gallery.

About the Arts Council of Martin County

The Arts Council has been a leader in the arts community for more than 30 years. By providing services to visual and performing artists, arts organizations, students and the public, the Arts Council strives to instill a passion for and participation in the arts.
Courthouse Cultural Center Hours

Tuesday – Friday | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, or by appointment.
Saturday | 11:00 am – 2 pm (except for the summer show and holidays).
Admission to the Cultural Center is free, though donations are greatly appreciated.
Address: 80 Southeast Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, Florida.

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Kate Wood’s Art Exhibited at Elliot Museum

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As part of the Elliot Museum‘s efforts to showcase the very best local talent, Alchemy Fine Arts owner Kate Wood has been selected as one of the painters to be featured in their latest art exhibit.

The opening for the Elliott Museum’s Portfolios – Eclectic Artists and Art will be held Thursday, October 15 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. All art lovers are invited to attend and the rest of the museum will also be open to visitors. The exhibit will be installed through January 4, 2021.

Art from local artists will be featured at the Elliot museum from Oct. 15, 2020 to Jan. 4, 2021. Seen in this collage is Kate Wood’s motorcycle oil-painting, entitled, “Classic.”

The exhibit highlights the artwork of artists from the Stuart area. Artwork will be in a variety of media, styles, techniques, and subjects.  Painting, sculpture, photography, glasswork and jewelry will be included, with approaches ranging from traditional, to contemporary, to the unexpected. 

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing during the event.

All art presented during this showcase will be for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Elliott Museum. Complimentary refreshments will also be served, along with a cash beer and wine bar.

“Waiting, Lafayette Station” by Kate Wood is one of the original art works that will be on display at the Elliott Museum beginning October 15, 2020.

Artist Included in the Exhibit:

  1. Kate Wood
  2. Laura Kay Whiticar Darvill
  3. Dot Galfond
  4. Linda Geary
  5. Kevin Hutchinson
  6. Denise Justice
  7. Carol Kepp
  8. Livia Krof-Debonet
  9. Mia Lindberg
  10. Brent McAhren
  11. Sue Ann Mosley
  12. Kim Nolan
  13. Bruce Wells
  14. Dale Beam

The Elliott Museum offers a variety of collections, including vintage cars, baseball artifacts, artwork, Americana, rotating exhibits in the Changing Exhibitions Gallery, an art studio with classes, a theater, a tribute to local philanthropists Frances Langford and Ralph Evinrude, a Museum Store, a student art exhibit, and much more. Kate Wood has previously performed professional art conservation services for the Elliot Museum.

The new Elliott Museum opened in 2013. Aside from its permanent exhibits, the museum regularly hosts art shows like the one Kate Wood will participate in during October 2020.

The Historical Society of Martin County is the parent organization of the Elliott Museum and House of Refuge Museum. While the Elliott wows guests with its renowned car and baseball collections, the House of Refuge showcases what life was like in turn-of-the-century Florida. Both museums showcase a variety of exhibits, collections, and lectures of interest to those who live in and visit Florida’s Treasure Coast.

Three in a Row! Kate Wood Featured in 2018 All Florida Show

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For the third consecutive year, Kate Wood, owner of Alchemy Fine Arts, will be among those featured in a prestigious, competitive juried arts show featuring Florida artists of all media.

Kate’s oil on canvas painting “Lafayette 1 New Orleans” (see digital version below) made it through the first round of judging and is included in the All Florida Juried Arts Show sponsored by the Martin County Arts Council. The exhibition will be at the Cultural Center Gallery in Stuart, Florida.

Lafayette 1 New Orleans by Kate Wood

Opening Reception was Friday, September 21 from 5:30-7pm and the show will run through November 13, 2017.

Works included in the show will be offered for sale via the Cultural Center Gallery.

About the Arts Council of Martin County

The Arts Council has been a leader in the arts community for more than 30 years. By providing services to visual and performing artists, arts organizations, students and the public, the Arts Council strives to instill a passion for and participation in the arts.
Courthouse Cultural Center Hours

Tuesday – Friday | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, or by appointment.
Saturday | 11:00 am – 2 pm (except for the summer show and holidays).
Admission to the Cultural Center is free, though donations are greatly appreciated.
Address: 80 Southeast Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, Florida.