SCHACKNOW
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
General
Information
The purpose of
SMOFA is to provide a venue for artists, some well known and some obscure, to
share their work with the community. The Museum was founded by Max
Schacknow, a self-taught, Brooklyn New York born artist, who realized how
difficult it was for unknown artists to showcase their talent. A successful
businessman for many years, Mr. Schacknow was unable to pursue his dream of
establishing a not-for-profit museum until his retirement at the age of 71.
He then spent several years laying the groundwork for this project. He
established the Max and Evelyn Schacknow Foundation, Inc. to serve as the major
financial benefactor of the Museum. Real estate acquisition, site
redevelopment, staff training and program organization led to the public opening
of the Schacknow Museum of Fine Arts on June 1, 2000. The Museum is
a registered 501-(c)(3) educational institution in the State of Florida. The majority of its financial support comes from the Foundation, with
substantial contributions from community based businesses, the general public
and Museum members.
The 9000 sq.
ft museum contains an Art Library, Member's Lounge, Media Room, Gift Shop
and three Classrooms. Scheduled programs include monthly video presentations of
the work of painters, photographers and sculptors, children's art
instructional classes, rotating exhibitions of original works by area and
national artists, a visiting scholars program for local elementary through
high school students and a seniors invitation program for organized groups of
senior citizens.
The Museum
hosts annual shows displaying the art work of mentally disabled adults, inmates
at local correctional facilities and a Senior's Only month. A juried art
exhibition of painting, photography and sculpture is held February each year.
The Museum's
facilities are available to the community for rent. Many local groups hold
social, family, artistic, educational and political meetings at the Museum.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
The Museum is closed on Sunday & Monday
Admission Price: Members may visit the Museum free.
All others $3 suggested donation for our Scholarship Fund.
The Schacknow
Museum of Fine Arts offers free lectures and a
guided tour of the Museum
facilities to community groups of 10 or more persons.
Special evening programs may take place from time to time. Call the Museum
for the latest schedule of events. Regularly scheduled social events are
listed here.
