Exhibition opens June 26 with a free public reception featuring interpretive dance and literary-inspired artwork
By Samantha Van Nuys
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. – ArtServe will debut its newest exhibition, “The Art of Language: Celebrating the Aesthetic and Intellectual Beauty of Words,” on June 26, 2026. The exhibition runs through August 28, 2026, and opens with a free public reception on Friday, June 26 at 6 p.m.
Exploring the intersection of visual art and language, the exhibition highlights the aesthetic and artistic value of the written word through works inspired by storytelling, poetry, calligraphy, literature and other language-based art forms. The exhibition invites visitors to consider how words can transcend communication to become powerful artistic expression.
This program is supported by Funding Arts Broward, supporting innovative local visual and performing arts and arts education in Broward County.
Opening night will feature a special interpretive dance performance choreographed by Emily Caravella, bringing themes of language, movement and expression to life. Throughout the exhibition run, visitors will also have the opportunity to view a collection of calligraphy and illuminated manuscripts provided by Tony Pastucci, showcasing the historic and visual beauty of the written word across cultures and centuries.
“Language shapes how we understand ourselves, connect with others and experience the world around us,” said Jason Hughes, CEO of ArtServe. “This exhibition celebrates the creativity that emerges when artists transform words into visual experiences, reminding us that language itself can be a powerful art form.”
In conjunction with the group exhibition, ArtServe will also present “Ceramic Sculpture by Walter O’Neill,” a solo exhibition featuring the artist’s distinctive ceramic works. Together, the exhibitions offer visitors a diverse exploration of communication, creativity and artistic craftsmanship.
ArtServe is located at 1350 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily admission is free.
For more information about the exhibition, membership, or volunteering, visit www.artserve.org or email membership@artserve.org.
About ArtServe
Named a “Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits, Fort Lauderdale-based ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator advancing the arts for social good as a creative laboratory and hub for experimental artists committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Now in its 36th year, ArtServe has won multiple awards for innovation in the arts and is supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and the Community Foundation of Broward. In 2025, ArtServe was named Non-Profit Organization of the Year: The Arts by 211 Broward. Each year, ArtServe helps 2,000+ artists sell their work, build businesses, and connect with the community through exhibitions, education, and events.
