Wellington sends out call to artists

The Village of Wellington has sent out a call to artists to participate in its fifth year of its Susan P. Bradford Art in Public Places Program. The deadline is 5 p.m. Oct. 9.

"I think it's a beautiful program," said Corinne Ingerman of Wellington. "It's a nice way to beautify Wellington."

The art pieces will be displayed in various locations around the village from January to August. They usually accept between 25 and 35 pieces of work. All artists residing in the U.S. are eligible, but local artists are encouraged to participate.

Artists will have to loan or donate their artwork for a one-year display in Village facilities and public places. All artwork should be freestanding or in display form, framed or mounted. All forms of media will be considered.

"This is to provide an atheistic program that exposes local artists to residents in the community," said Nicole Evangelista, community projects manager.

Earlier this year the Village renamed its public art program after Susan G. Bradford. Bradford, a well-known Wellington artist, died last year. She was actively involved in the Wellington Art in Public Places Program from its inception in 2004. She was also known in the Wellington area and across the nation for her murals.

"[Susan] was involved in the art in public places since the beginning," Evanglista said. "She was very influential in the art community in Wellington."

Ingerman said she knew Susan from her involvement in the art community.

"I was very saddened by the loss," she said. "She was a very nice lady and to have her go as well her son, it was just awful."

Guidelines of the program include:
1. Participant must complete a Public Art On-Loan/Donation Application.
2. Artwork shall reflect a broad variety of styles and support community interests such as our emphasis on children, families, seniors and equestrian interests.
3. Artwork shall have aesthetic and technical merit and shall be appropriate for the site or sites in the Village of Wellington.

Call Evangelista at 561-791-4733, or e-mail her at nevangelista@ci.wellington.fl.us.

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Although not a native Floridian, Wellington/Royal Palm Beach Forum reporter Nadia Sorocka has called Florida her home for most of her life. She went to school in Palm Beach County graduating from John I. Leonard High School and Palm Beach State College. After receiving her Associate of Art degree she attended the University of North Florida in Jacksonville and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Communications in 2004.

Nadia was able to combine her two passions - education and journalism - when she became a staff writer for Forum Publishing Group. Her column, Class Notes, allowed her to voice concerns with the education system as well as highlight positive aspects.

In February 2011 she became the reporter for the Wellington and Royal Palm Forums. She enjoys getting to know the people who call the western communities their home.

She may reached at nxsorocka@tribune.com or 561-351-6112.