Art Deco Weekend

Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27, 2025

To celebrate World Art Deco Day and the centennial of the Art Deco movement, WMODA is hosting a sensational weekend series of events showcasing the Fired Arts. The 1925 Paris World’s Fair of decorative art gave rise to a new international design style, which became known as Art Deco. The style is characterized by streamlined, geometric designs, bold colors and the use of luxurious materials, reflecting an appreciation for modernity and machine-made objects. Discover more about Art Deco design at one of our fascinating morning or afternoon sessions presented by expert speakers.

Meet the Experts…

Professor Stephanie Nuria Sabato’s professional life has been dedicated to the “value of design” through professional practice, critical writing, and what she considers most important – the education of designers for over twenty-five years. Her work as an educator has been recognized and honored locally, regionally, and internationally and she has been named in the Who’s Who of American Artists, and the Who’s Who of American Educators. She has received a lifetime achievement award from AIGA and was named a Fulbright Scholar on appointment in Morocco. Stephanie moved to Hollywood from Kansas City with her husband, Joe, and has become a great friend to WMODA. Join to hear Stephanie to provide insights into Art Deco What? Where? When?

Louise Irvine, the Executive Director and Curator of WMODA, is an expert on ceramic art and design. She has published many books on the subject and hundreds of articles for the museum’s e-newsletter Through the Looking Glass. Louise curates the museum’s vast collection, including the Art Deco gallery celebrating the Roaring Twenties and Glamorous Thirties. After masterminding the museum’s move to the new Hollywood location, Louise was recognized with the 2023 Museums Excellence Award by the Florida Association of Museums. She also received a tribute from the State of Florida for her contribution to art and culture. Join Louise to hear her talk about the Flappers, Vamps and Divas in the Art Deco era.

Sharon Koskoff is an American artist, author, community activist, designer, educator, mural artist, photographer, preservationist, public speaker, and tour guide. Whew! As if this were not enough, this multi-talented lady is also an expert in Art Deco Preservation, having been mentored by Barbara Baer Capitman, the Queen of Art Deco in Miami Beach. Sharon became the founding President of Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches in 1987 and continues to serve to this day. For her extraordinary work, she has been dubbed the Duchess of Art Deco. Hear Sharon talk about Keeping the Art in Art Deco and introduce her invaluable global work with the International Coalition of Art Deco Societies.

Also…

Enjoy a guided tour of our new Art Deco Gallery at WMODA, showcasing pottery and porcelain art from the Roaring Twenties and Glamorous Thirties.

Have fun with our entertaining Roaring Twenties Trivia Trail.

Toast the Art Deco Centennial with bubbly and sweet bites. Cheers!

Come celebrate with us! Morning or Afternoon Special Session tickets on Saturday or Sunday cost $30 and include admission to WMODA. Pre-registration is required through Eventbrite. Space is limited so book early to experience one of these exclusive events.

Saturday Schedule • April 26, 2025

Art Deco Morning Session • 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

10:00 am – WMODA Opens Have fun with our Roaring Twenties Trivia Trail in the Art Deco Gallery.

10:30 am – Flappers, Vamps & Divas Louise Irvine, Executive Director & Curator of WMODA, showcases the pottery, porcelain and glass art in the museum’s Art Deco collection.

Followed by a guided tour of the Art Deco Gallery.

12:00 pm – Art Deco! What? Where? When? Stephanie Sabato, Professor Emeritus of Design and Communications, gives her perspective on the historical evolution and meaning of the forms of the Art Deco Movement.

Toast the Art Deco Centennial with bubbly and sweet bites. Cheers!

Feel free to stay and enjoy all the WMODA galleries and shops until the museum closes at 4:00 pm.

Art Deco Afternoon Session • 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Feel free to arrive early and enjoy all the WMODA galleries and shops until the afternoon Art Deco session begins.

1:30 pm – Flappers, Vamps & Divas Louise Irvine, Executive Director & Curator of WMODA, showcases the pottery, porcelain and glass art in the museum’s Art Deco collection.

Followed by a guided tour of the Art Deco Gallery.

3:00 pm – Keeping the Art in Art Deco Sharon Koskoff, President of the Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches, celebrates Art Deco’s architectural legacy in South Florida and around the world.

Toast the Art Deco Centennial with bubbly and sweet bites. Cheers!

4:00 pm – WMODA CLOSES.

Sunday Schedule • April 27, 2025

Art Deco Morning Session • 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

10:00 am – WMODA Opens Have fun with our Roaring Twenties Trivia Trail in the Art Deco Gallery.

10:30 am – Flappers, Vamps & Divas Louise Irvine, Executive Director & Curator of WMODA, showcases the pottery, porcelain and glass art in the museum’s Art Deco collection.

Followed by a guided tour of the Art Deco Gallery.

Toast the Art Deco Centennial with bubbly and sweet bites. Cheers!

Feel free to stay and enjoy all the WMODA galleries and shops until the museum closes at 4:00 pm.

Art Deco Afternoon Session • 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Feel free to arrive early and enjoy all the WMODA galleries and shops until the afternoon Art Deco session begins.

1:30 pm – Flappers, Vamps & Divas Louise Irvine, Executive Director & Curator of WMODA, showcases the pottery, porcelain and glass art in the museum’s Art Deco collection.

Followed by a guided tour of the Art Deco Gallery.

3:00 pm – Keeping the Art in Art Deco Sharon Koskoff, President of the Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches, celebrates Art Deco’s architectural legacy in South Florida and around the world.

Toast the Art Deco Centennial with bubbly and sweet bites. Cheers!

4:00 pm – WMODA CLOSES.