CVE Reporter & The CVE Village VOX Articles
CVE Reporter & The CVE Village VOX Articles
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CVE Reporter April 2026
March-April VOX article featuring the CVE Art Expo 2026
January-February VOX article featuring Gigi Ridgway
Paintings for Charity to
Children’s Hospitals
Paintings for Charity to
Children’s Hospitals
The Century Village East (CVE) ART CLUB in Deerfield Beach, Florida, has encouraged, educated, and inspired artists since 1980!
The Century Village East (CVE) ART CLUB in Deerfield Beach, Florida, has encouraged, educated, and inspired artists since 1980!
The annual ART EXPO exhibit, sponsored by the CVE Art Club, includes and showcases other CVE clubs as well, recognizing hundreds of artists exhibiting over 300 works of art every first weekend of March. A must visit!
The annual ART EXPO exhibit, sponsored by the CVE Art Club, includes and showcases other CVE clubs as well, recognizing hundreds of artists exhibiting over 300 works of art every first weekend of March. A must visit!
The CVE Art Gallery is a permanent venue adjacent to the Clubhouse theatre, for accomplished artists to showcase their work. Maxine Bloom, a prize-winning artist, has been an active member of the CVE Art Club for 14 years. She is exhibiting her recent paintings in the CVE Art Gallery during entire the month of January, 2026. All her paintings are for sale, and the full amount of each sale will be donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation/Special Research Project.
The CVE Art Gallery is a permanent venue adjacent to the Clubhouse theatre, for accomplished artists to showcase their work. Maxine Bloom, a prize-winning artist, has been an active member of the CVE Art Club for 14 years. She is exhibiting her recent paintings in the CVE Art Gallery during entire the month of January, 2026. All her paintings are for sale, and the full amount of each sale will be donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation/Special Research Project.
All paintings are reasonably priced at US$250.00 and the process is simple!Contact the artist (full information will be available in the Gallery), select the painting of your choice, make your online donation to either worthy cause, get the tax receipt in your name, and pick up the painting at the end of the show. It’s that easy!
All paintings are reasonably priced at US$250.00 and the process is simple!Contact the artist (full information will be available in the Gallery), select the painting of your choice, make your online donation to either worthy cause, get the tax receipt in your name, and pick up the painting at the end of the show. It’s that easy!
Both the CVE ART CLUB and the benefiting children’s hospitals hope you visit Maxine’s exhibition and thanks you in advance for your support!
Both the CVE ART CLUB and the benefiting children’s hospitals hope you visit Maxine’s exhibition and thanks you in advance for your support!
Text and photograph submitted by: Raphael Chemtov, CVE Art Club photographer.
Text and photograph submitted by: Raphael Chemtov, CVE Art Club photographer.
CVE ART CLUB NEWS
JANUARY 2026
CVE ART CLUB NEWS
JANUARY 2026
The CVE ART CLUB is in full swing for the 2025-26 Season!
The CVE ART CLUB is in full swing for the 2025-26 Season!
Our December meetings were enjoyed by all. We featured: our new & improved website: CVEARTCLUB by our webmaster, Ellen “Cookie” Hilert; Henry (Hank) Glener, potter; and Adeline Wiener, artist.
Our December meetings were enjoyed by all. We featured: our new & improved website: CVEARTCLUB by our webmaster, Ellen “Cookie” Hilert; Henry (Hank) Glener, potter; and Adeline Wiener, artist.
We also collaborated in the first ever CENCLUB “CLUB CRAWL”. A wonderful opportunity for village residents to sample the many clubs available at CVE. Thank you to all of you that participated!
We also collaborated in the first ever CENCLUB “CLUB CRAWL”. A wonderful opportunity for village residents to sample the many clubs available at CVE. Thank you to all of you that participated!
The second season of our ART CLUB Book Club got underway, led by Gayle Solomon. We had a lively discussion of the book “Luncheon at the Boating Party” featuring the life & times of the artist August Renoir. January 22nd will highlight the book: “My Name is Asher Lev”. Check our website for further details.Our ART CLUB Gallery, located adjacent to the Theatre (behind the elevator), showcased the artwork of Gail Dorf Rothfeld in December. We’re looking forward to featuring the following artists this season: Maxine Bloom in January; Johnny Elwood in February; Nelson Mercado & Sandro Derrick in March. Our Gallery is curated by Ruth Levy-Franks and Gigi Ridgway.
The second season of our ART CLUB Book Club got underway, led by Gayle Solomon. We had a lively discussion of the book “Luncheon at the Boating Party” featuring the life & times of the artist August Renoir. January 22nd will highlight the book: “My Name is Asher Lev”. Check our website for further details.Our ART CLUB Gallery, located adjacent to the Theatre (behind the elevator), showcased the artwork of Gail Dorf Rothfeld in December. We’re looking forward to featuring the following artists this season: Maxine Bloom in January; Johnny Elwood in February; Nelson Mercado & Sandro Derrick in March. Our Gallery is curated by Ruth Levy-Franks and Gigi Ridgway.
Our meetings, for the entire season, will be Friday mornings from 10-12 in Room GP-A in the Clubhouse. Members and guests are always welcome to join and engage in this vibrant, artistic community. Upcoming meeting dates: January 9, 16, & 30; February 13, 20, & 27; and March 13.
Our meetings, for the entire season, will be Friday mornings from 10-12 in Room GP-A in the Clubhouse. Members and guests are always welcome to join and engage in this vibrant, artistic community. Upcoming meeting dates: January 9, 16, & 30; February 13, 20, & 27; and March 13.
Everyone is invited to visit our Art Store located in the Art Studio on the first floor located adjacent to the Library. The store is open on Fridays & Sundays from 1-4. All monies collected help support Art Scholarships awarded annually at the ART EXPO to deserving high school seniors from Deerfield Beach High School.
Everyone is invited to visit our Art Store located in the Art Studio on the first floor located adjacent to the Library. The store is open on Fridays & Sundays from 1-4. All monies collected help support Art Scholarships awarded annually at the ART EXPO to deserving high school seniors from Deerfield Beach High School.
ART EXPO 2026 will take place this season on Friday, March 6, Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, in the Clubhouse Party Room. Residents and their guests are invited free of charge to this annual spectacular event!
ART EXPO 2026 will take place this season on Friday, March 6, Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, in the Clubhouse Party Room. Residents and their guests are invited free of charge to this annual spectacular event!
Join us on your creative journey!
Join us on your creative journey!
Text submitted by: Marilyn Sperber, co-president of CVE Art Club, and Raphael Chemtov, CVE Art Club photographer.
Text submitted by: Marilyn Sperber, co-president of CVE Art Club, and Raphael Chemtov, CVE Art Club photographer.
Welcome to the CVE Art Club
Welcome to the CVE Art Club
Season 2025-2026! *
Season 2025-2026! *
photo, ©Raphael Chemtov
photo, ©Raphael Chemtov
We have a packed program ready for our Artists, all levels included! Our first two meetings will take place, both at 10 am, on Friday, December 12th, and Friday, December 19th, in the GP-A room of the Clubhouse.
We have a packed program ready for our Artists, all levels included! Our first two meetings will take place, both at 10 am, on Friday, December 12th, and Friday, December 19th, in the GP-A room of the Clubhouse.
Our meetings will be INFORMATIVE, EDUCATIONAL, and FUN! Talented members will present programs and demos at these meetings.
Our meetings will be INFORMATIVE, EDUCATIONAL, and FUN! Talented members will present programs and demos at these meetings.
Our first meeting will feature a presentation by Hank Glener, a talented ceramics teacher. Scheduled, so far, is a hands-on jewellery demonstration and an artist presentation. We are still looking to add presenters for this upcoming season. Please come forward!
Our first meeting will feature a presentation by Hank Glener, a talented ceramics teacher. Scheduled, so far, is a hands-on jewellery demonstration and an artist presentation. We are still looking to add presenters for this upcoming season. Please come forward!
As a member of the Art Club, we encourage participation at the Art Expo 2026, our 46th year, this coming March 6-8th. All fields of Art are encouraged to exhibit. Included at past shows: Fine Art Areas, Photography, Ceramics and Pottery, Stained Glass, Woodworking, Quilting, Jewellery, and Fabric Design. The Club is always open to new ways that show your creativity. From beginners to professionals, all are encouraged to participate in the club and the exhibition.
As a member of the Art Club, we encourage participation at the Art Expo 2026, our 46th year, this coming March 6-8th. All fields of Art are encouraged to exhibit. Included at past shows: Fine Art Areas, Photography, Ceramics and Pottery, Stained Glass, Woodworking, Quilting, Jewellery, and Fabric Design. The Club is always open to new ways that show your creativity. From beginners to professionals, all are encouraged to participate in the club and the exhibition.
We have a continuing Book Club which discusses books related to the ARTS. Our next meeting will take place on Thursday, December 18th at 10am. Featured is “Luncheon at the Boating Party” by Susan Vreeland. Check the Art Club website for more information and location.
We have a continuing Book Club which discusses books related to the ARTS. Our next meeting will take place on Thursday, December 18th at 10am. Featured is “Luncheon at the Boating Party” by Susan Vreeland. Check the Art Club website for more information and location.
Speaking of the CVE Art Club website, its a great place to get informed of the past present, and future activities and events. You’ll also find photos and contact info in our newly renovated site, thanks to Cookie Hilert. Just google CVE ART CLUB or type sites.google.com/site/cveartclub in your browser to view.
Speaking of the CVE Art Club website, its a great place to get informed of the past present, and future activities and events. You’ll also find photos and contact info in our newly renovated site, thanks to Cookie Hilert. Just google CVE ART CLUB or type sites.google.com/site/cveartclub in your browser to view.
The Art Club will participate at the Cenclub sponsored Club Crawl, new this year to promote the best CVE has to offer to it’s community. It takes place at the Clubhouse on December 17th, at 10 am. It’s your invitation and opportunity to mingle and meet members of many of the clubs offered at CVE.
The Art Club will participate at the Cenclub sponsored Club Crawl, new this year to promote the best CVE has to offer to it’s community. It takes place at the Clubhouse on December 17th, at 10 am. It’s your invitation and opportunity to mingle and meet members of many of the clubs offered at CVE.
Please attend the meetings, get involved, and participate! It’s to everyone’s benefit! And the club is currently seeking a Recording Secretary. Can you help? Another great way to meet new and talented people! We are looking forward to meeting everyone at the ART CLUB this season!
Please attend the meetings, get involved, and participate! It’s to everyone’s benefit! And the club is currently seeking a Recording Secretary. Can you help? Another great way to meet new and talented people! We are looking forward to meeting everyone at the ART CLUB this season!
Reggie Lerman and Marilyn Sperber
Reggie Lerman and Marilyn Sperber
Co-Presidents, CVE Art Club
Co-Presidents, CVE Art Club
* Article written by Raphael Chemtov for the December issue of the CVE Reporter
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