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Photos Speak A Thousand Words At Harris Bank Exhibition
Showcasing Lighthouse Art Center and Barry Seidman's artistry

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., February 8, 2012 – If a picture is worth a thousand words, the photography exhibition featuring the artistry of Barry Seidman and the Lighthouse Art Center,  gave the nearly 200 guests who attended the exclusive event at Harris Private Bank, a part of BMO Financial Group, a million reasons to love art.

Specializing in still-life photography, Seidman was an advertising executive in Manhattan before devoting his work to his craft.  The exhibition at Harris Private Bank was entitled "New Eyes," a compilation of his fine-art photographic series, which is represented in his recently released book of the same name.  Seidman is an exhibiting member of the Lighthouse ArtCenter's Artists' Guild, which arranged the exhibition.

With over 83 pieces of photography, "Cocktails and Artistry" featured expansive canvasses showcasing close-ups of flowers, raspberries, the moon, human hands and eyes and even olives.  Guests enjoyed conversations and hors d'oeuvres at café tables decorated with colorful tulips, juxtapositioned against an oversized study of tulips, stuffed olives and swirling smoke.  As they mingled and meandered through the BMO Harris' offices at Phillips Point, guests were given a special glimpse into the eyes of this acclaimed photographer. 

"We were pleased to present this exhibition and support the Lighthouse Art Center, which has regularly showcase d this artist's work," noted Michael J. Dyer, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ CFP® professional and Managing Director of Harris Private Bank in West Palm Beach.  "We've received incredible feedback from our clients who attended.  We were proud to provide them with an exceptional experience that gave us all 'food for thought.'"

According to Lighthouse ArtCenter Executive Director Katie Diets, "It's a beautiful thing when art and connoisseurs have the opportunity to come together.   We were delighted that Harris Private Bank hosted this lovely event to showcase Barry Seidman's photography and to support the Lighthouse Art Center's mission."

The exhibition will be on display at Harris Private Bank through February.   More information is available by calling Harris Private Bank at (561) 366-4221 or at Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta at 561.746.3101.

About Harris Private Bank, A part of BMO Financial Group
Harris Private Bank offers a comprehensive range of wealth management services that include investment advisory, trust, banking and financial planning to meet the financial needs of high net worth clients. Through integrated teams of experienced financial professionals, Harris Private Bank helps its clients realize their financial and lifestyle goals with solutions that are custom tailored and delivered with the highest level of personalized service. Harris Private Bank is a member of the Harris family of wealth management services.

Harris Private Bank is a trade name used by various subsidiary financial service providers of BMO Financial Corp.  Banking product and services offered through Harris Private Bank are provided by BMO Harris Bank N.A. and their bank affiliates.  Member FDIC.  Not all products and services are available in every state and/or location.  
BMO Harris Bank N.A., Harris Private Bank and other service providers under BMO Financial Corp. are not affiliated with Lighthouse ArtCe nter.
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About Lighthouse ArtCenter:
Providing a bridge to the visual and performing arts for the community through unique collections, engaging exhibitions and cultural programs, the Lighthouse ArtsCenter includes a School of Art with classes for children and adults.  A 501 © (3) charitable organization, the Lighthouse ArtCenter is a two-building operation featuring a museum and a school of art with classes for children and adults.  More information is available at www.lighthousearts.org.