An Update from the President & CEO |
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Good Day everyone,
The Martin County Nonprofit Community is here to stay, come what may.
We are proud to be counted among the members of the steadfastly valiant and creatively resourceful nonprofit community in Martin County. Odd as it may seem, some good has come from the relentless challenges of the year 2020. Our local nonprofits have locked arms and walked in stride to help each other navigate the uncertainties that surround us. Sacrifices have been made by all of these essential organizations to assure that they will be able to deliver an even better level of service to the community we love when the storm clouds clear. You can’t help but admire the courage and stamina that keeps these wonderful people going.
“The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness." – Dalai Lama
We are all so very grateful for the ongoing words of encouragement and generous financial support we have received from our loyal friends. We recognize the significance of the fact that you have been there for us in good times and bad. The Martin County Commissioners voted unanimously to provide assistance to the nonprofit community through the CARES funding program last week, and their attention to our dilemma will be long remembered. We are thankful for each other. Our strengthened communications have created synergisms and scale economies to help us all further stretch our limited resources. We are marketing to support each other and sharing everything at our disposal as we are able — including knowledge and muscle.
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“Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change." – Bob Kerrey
I beg to ask a small favor of everyone who has read to this point in this communication. Please take the next minute or two to reach out to one, or more, of your favorite nonprofit people you know. Use whatever mode of communication suits you — from this century or the last. Offer a smile and a few words of encouragement. Your words hold great power when they are delivered with kindness. I suspect you’ll feel good after you do it! Be the light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you for your ongoing and patient support!
Be appreciated and appreciative,
Rob Steele
President & CEO
Historical Society of Martin County
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“Portfolios – Eclectic Artists and Art at the Elliott” |
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Brent McAhren, Amie Kroll, Steve & Tina Medenis stand before the world’s second longest custom pickup truck. Artwork by Brent and Amie. Steve converted a limo into this truck. |
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Denise Justice stand before her artwork. She is one of 14 artists who is participating in the “Portfolios – Eclectic Artists and Art at the Elliott" exhibit.
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This past week, the Elliott Museum hosted an opening reception for its brand, new art exhibit: “Portfolios – Eclectic Artists and Art at the Elliott." Featuring the creativity of artists from the Stuart area, the artwork showcases a variety of mediums, styles, techniques, and subjects, including paintings, sculpture, photography, glasswork and jewelry. It's an opportunity to recognize the local area’s artistic society and to support the museum. The artists’ works are available for sale with a portion of their profits generously donated to the Elliott Museum.
Featured exhibit artists:
• Dale Beam • Laura Kay Whiticar Darvill • Dot Galfond • Linda Geary
• Kevin Hutchinson • Denise Justice • Carol Kepp • Livia Krof-Debonet
• Mia Lindberg • Brent McAhren • Sue Ann Mosley • Kim Nolan
• Bruce Wells • Kate Wood
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See for yourself how this 3D exhibit works! |
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EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVE SIDE at the Elliott Museum's newest exhibit, which features a Makerspace Lab with eight computer stations, four 3-D printers and two die-cut machines.
You can create your own animated movies and paper engineering projects, and make designs that can be sent to our in-house 3-D printers and laser cutters. Helpful docents will be on hand to introduce you to our easy-to-use technology! All of this is included with the price of museum admission. Get a preview in this video!
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Additionally, we welcome you to the world of animation! It’s a world that’s larger-than-life, where a picture has the power to convey a thousand words, ignite an infinite realm of imagination, and create a limitless source of smiles.
On loan from the Lighthouse Art Center in Tequesta, this captivating exhibit is a whimsical gallery of madcap characters from eight of the world’s leading animation artists.
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In the last three newsletters, we focused on artists Carter Goodrich, David Biedrzycki and Bryan Ballinger.
This week we introduce you to Kevan Atteberry, who is an illustrator/writer living in the Seattle area. He has been drawing since he was knee-high to a crayon. He has designed and illustrated many things including award-winning children's books. His biggest claim to fame is creating Clippy the paperclip helper in Microsoft Office.
We will present the other artists in upcoming newsletters. They are Marty Kelley, Matt Ficner, Patrick Girouard and Russ Cox.
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Barrett-Jackson visits the Elliott |
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HSMC President & CEO Rob Steele gives Barrett-Jackson participants a glimpse of the museum's garage, where repairs and renovations take place. |
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Guests from Barrett-Jackson's Collector Car Road Tours took their time in checking out the various exhibits inside the museum. |
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Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, made a stop at the Elliott Museum in Stuart as part of its exclusive Collector Car Road Tours event. Almost 50 people participated in the tour in their own collector cars, which made for a makeshift car show for the public in the museum’s parking lot.
Many of the participants marveled at the museum's auto collection as they toured the facility. The tour began on October 7 in McDonough, Georgia, then stopped at the Elliott on October 12. The tour, which ended on October 13 in Key West, offers participants the chance to enjoy their prized possessions while exploring some of the most beautiful parts of the country.
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Next weekly car show: October 20 |
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Lew's Crew Cruisin' at the Elliott is held every Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m., weather permitting, in the Elliott Museum's parking lot. In addition to a lineup of cool cars, there also is a food truck on site.
Thanks to the True Oldies Channel radio station for promoting the show. There’s a $3 fee to show your car and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the museum. Admission is free for guests, who are asked to remember to follow CDC guidelines pertaining to social distancing and wearing a mask.
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Your Amazon purchases can help us! |
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There's an easy way to help our nonprofit organization when you're shopping at Amazon. Just go online to smile.amazon.com, log in to your existing account, and look for Your Amazon Smile under Account & Lists. Then designate us as your charity by searching for Historical Society of Martin County. Or set up a new Amazon account and follow the prompts.
Then every time you're shopping at Amazon, sign into Amazon Smile. It's the same Amazon you have come to know but by going to smile.amazon.com. Amazon automatically will donate a percentage of your order total to our charity. That's an easy way to help us at no cost to you!
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Both of our museums are in need of volunteers! The House of Refuge needs to fill positions in lawn maintenance, tour guides and admission desk. The Elliott Museum has volunteer positions in the car gallery and Emporium Museum Shoppe, at the admissions desk, and docents also are needed.
If you (or someone you know) is interested, please fill out an application. You can do so by coming into one of the museums, going to the website or contacting Director of Visitor Services Amie Smith via email.
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Presenting two of the four local artists that are showing in Sterling Studio for the next six months. |
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If the budget doesn’t allow for original art, you can decorate yourself or a small area of your home. |
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Multiple sound healing opportunities
with Hi Mindfulness Forums
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Deena Rahill, creator of Crystal Bowl Sound Vibrational Healing, is offering a wide range of formats.
Cultivate the wellness, focus, and productivity of your team
If your organization would like to support its employees by balancing their well-being, now is the time to explore a virtual sound healing! Sound helps to establish the pathway to a place of stillness, creating balance for the mind and the body, as well as revitalizing health. This vibrational flow of energy will help your team to reduce stress, increase clarity, elevate energy and sharpen their focus.
In-person experience
Would your family or a group of your friends or colleagues enjoy being together in the same room for a sound vibrational session? Schedule a private in-person session for the group located at the Elliott Museum theater for four to 10 people.
Common Community TV Channel
Are you an organization or a community with a common TV channel who would like to offer a virtual sound vibrational experience for your residents in the comfort of their own homes?
Deena will personalize your experience exclusively for your groups, entire workplace, or your community so that they can all tune in together. Call to schedule your session at 786-488-7782.
To sign up for Deena's next in-person Singing Crystal Bowls Vibrational Healing on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Elliott Museum, click here. Space is limited to just 12 people! Only a few spots remain.
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For concise information on what's happening with the Arts Scene on the Treasure Coast, subscribe to Willi Miller's ARTS BLAST! at willimiller.com.
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The Historical Society of Martin County
A Treasure on the Treasure Coast since 1961!
Two Museums on Hutchinson Island in Stuart, FL 34996
Elliott Museum | 825 NE Ocean Blvd.
Hours: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. every day | 772-225-1961
House of Refuge • 301 SE MacArthur Blvd.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. on Sunday | 772-225-1875
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