Palm Beach Artist's Wing Dedicated at Dreyfoos School of the Arts

The new Ellen Liman Fine Arts Wing will support visual and digital arts programs at the prestigious public high school.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 9:08am

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of an iconic art supply object repeated in a grid, capturing the vibrant energy of the arts programs at Dreyfoos School of the Arts.The new Ellen Liman Fine Arts Wing at Dreyfoos School of the Arts will provide expanded resources and opportunities for young artists in the community.Palm Beach Today

The Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation has dedicated a new wing named after longtime board member and supporter Palm Beach artist Ellen Liman. The Ellen Liman Fine Arts Wing will provide resources and scholarships to support the school's visual arts and digital arts & photography departments.

Why it matters

Liman has been a dedicated patron of the arts at Dreyfoos School of the Arts for decades, helping to ensure talented young artists have the tools and opportunities they need to thrive. The new wing named in her honor solidifies her legacy of supporting arts education in the community.

The details

The dedication ceremony for the Ellen Liman Fine Arts Wing took place on April 8th. Liman recently opened a new art gallery and studio space in Palm Beach Towers, with all proceeds going to the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation. Her gift will fund over $30,000 in Summer Institute scholarships for Dreyfoos students to attend prestigious arts programs.

  • The Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation dedicated the Ellen Liman Fine Arts Wing on April 8, 2026.
  • Liman opened the E. Liman Fine Arts Gallery and Studio in Palm Beach on February 16, 2026.

The players

Ellen Liman

A Palm Beach-based artist who has been a longtime board member and supporter of the Dreyfoos School of the Arts. She recently opened a new art gallery and studio space with all proceeds going to the school's foundation.

Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation

The nonprofit organization that supports the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, a prestigious public high school in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Chris Snyder

The CEO of the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation.

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What they’re saying

“The naming of the Ellen Liman Fine Arts Wing is a meaningful tribute to Ellen's dedication to our students and programs. Her generosity ensures that our young artists continue to have the tools, resources and opportunities they need to thrive.”

— Chris Snyder, CEO, Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation

What’s next

The new Ellen Liman Fine Arts Wing will open for the 2026-2027 school year, providing expanded facilities and resources for Dreyfoos' visual arts and digital arts & photography programs.

The takeaway

Ellen Liman's decades-long support for the arts at Dreyfoos School of the Arts has made a lasting impact, ensuring that talented young artists in the community have access to world-class facilities, instruction, and scholarship opportunities to develop their skills and pursue their passions.