JoAnne Berkow
JoAnne Berkow | |
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| Born | 9 October 1949 United States |
| Alma mater | Walt Whitman High School |
| Known for | Founding Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts. |
| Website | jbberkow |
JoAnne Berkow, (born October 9, 1949) also known as JB Berkow, is an American female artist and writer.[1] She is the founder and president of Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts.[2]
Early life
[edit]Born in 1949, Berkow attended Walt Whitman High School, located in Bethesda, Maryland. She later left college after two years to pursue her artistic ambitions independently.
Career
[edit]At 21, Berkow held her first solo exhibition in a private collector's home. She is known for her realistic oil paintings of European cityscapes.[2] Besides her paintings, Berkow is also known for her figurative sculptures.[3] Initially working with bronze, she has since transitioned to glass. This medium allows for intricate detailing and vibrant color play.[3]
Berkow's works have been exhibited in notable venues, including Madison Avenue in New York City, Washington, D.C., Boston University, and the Vatican in Italy.[citation needed] Her work has been featured in notable publications over the years.[4][5][6]
At the age of 26, Berkow founded Touchstone Gallery, a cooperative gallery in Washington, D.C.[3] At forty-five, she founded Frenchman's Art Gallery and Studios in Juno Beach, Florida.[7] Ten years later, she established a retail gallery known as RosettaStone Fine Art Gallery.[1]
In 2015, Berkow transformed the historic FEC Train Depot into the Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts, a 3D fine art fabrication center specializing in glass.[8][9]
Berkow is a prolific writer. She has published four books that reflect her artistic journey and personal experiences.[10][11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Laura Hampson,"Trendsetters: Gallery owner's move to commerce park cuts costs, boosts traffic". palmbeachpost.com. 19 June 2010. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ a b Jan Tuckwood,"For glass blowing and bronze sculptures,it's the hottest place in town". palmbeachpost.com. 25 March 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ a b c Mary Thurwachter,"Moving up: Sculptor and painter JoAnne Berkow". palmbeachpost.com. 27 March 2010. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ "Artist blowout, Benzaiten Center for the Arts, Lake Worth Beach". palmbeach.floridaweekly.com. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ Lona O'Connor,"Glassworks, foundry would anchor Lake Worth's art district". eu.palmbeachpost.com. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ Steven J. Smit,"Classical glass". palmbeach.floridaweekly.com. 10 January 2019. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ Abramson, Andrew (17 May 2012). "Arts Mecca proposed for West Palm's north end". palmbeachpost.com. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ "Artists To Demonstrate Glass Blowing". sun-sentinel.com. 24 February 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ Jan Sjostrom,"Benzaiten Center: Artist hub in the making". palmbeachdailynews.com. 25 May 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ "JoAnne Berkow to lecture at the Vero Beach Museum of Art Nov. 5". veronews.com. 13 October 2009. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ Jane Fetterly,"Authors to discuss reinventing cultural scene, overcoming obstacles". palmbeachdailynews.com. 13 April 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2024.