Candles on Fire!

Lennidies Montanez, the founder of Candle Nerds, has been making beautiful candles since 2017, and we featured the launch of her unique Evolution Candles series at WMODA. Initially, Nini, as she is known to friends, sold her candles at local crafts markets, but now her work is also receiving accolades

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Phoenix Rising at Moorcroft

By Louise Irvine Moorcroft is rising again like a phoenix from the ashes! Will Moorcroft, the grandson of the founder, has purchased the ailing company and returned it to family ownership after it stopped trading at the end of April. In an interview for BBC Radio Stoke, Will Moorcroft said

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BAMM!

September is BAMM month when Broward attractions and museums collaborate to promote the diversity of cultural treasures in your own backyard. From September 1 to 30, visitors can buy one admission and get a second admission for free at 16 participating attractions in Broward County, including WMODA. Just mention BAMM

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Art Nouveau

By Louise Irvine The Art Nouveau style blossomed worldwide in the late 19th century and peaked at the Paris Exhibition of Decorative Arts in 1900. French for “new art,” the avant-garde style advocated bringing art and beauty into everyday life. Ordinary objects could be turned into masterpieces using luxury materials.

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Come Together

As we continue to relaunch WMODA in our Hollywood home, we are delighted to welcome groups again. Some of the organizations that have visited us so far specialize in arts and culture, while others cater to the diverse interests of seniors and lifelong learners. Groups range from 10 to 40

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Paul J. Stankard · Flower & Flame

WMODA is proud to showcase the work of Paul Stankard, an internationally acclaimed artist and pioneer in the studio glass movement. The Art of the Flame exhibit in the museum’s Hot Glass Gallery features 70 of his iconic paperweights, orbs and botanical designs. You can learn more about his life

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Shop Local Artists at WMODA

The mission of the WMODA Museum Shop is to showcase artists working in our community and beyond, while also generating revenue to support the museum’s educational programs. We currently present thirty talented artists from Florida and abroad who create glass art, ceramics, jewelry, and other decorative arts. You can learn

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Chihuly Experience

By Louise Irvine The Chihuly collection at WMODA is one of the highlights of our Fired Arts museum in Hollywood. Last month, we had the good fortune to meet Dale Chihuly himself and learn more about his career and creative process.  It was an amazing experience!

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Unforgettable Elephant Day

World Elephant Day on August 12 is dedicated to the preservation and protection of the world's elephants, and since 2011, it has been recognized by over 100 wildlife organizations in countries across the globe. This year’s theme is Matriarchs & Memories, which pays tribute to the wisdom of female elephant leaders who

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The Best of Health

Hunter Franqui and the team from SOFLO Health visited WMODA to film another episode of their popular TV show, which airs on WPLG Local 10 every Sunday at 12:30 pm. This was their third visit to shoot the highlights of WMODA, and they were delighted to find WMODA in the

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