Designer Featured at Kravis Lunch & Learn

Patricia Falkenberg, Ellie Cullman and Bonnie Strauss (Capehart)

(Press Release) (WEST PALM BEACH, FLA.) -- From Park Avenue elegance to Palm Beach sophistication, acclaimed interior designer Ellie Cullman transported audiences through four decades of design at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on March 23. The 2026 ArtSmart Lunch & Learn Series continued with “Tradition Redefined: Designing Through the Decades,” offering an inside look at some of the nation’s most refined residential interiors. The luncheon was sponsored by Patricia and Edward Falkenberg and Bonnie and Tom Strauss.

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“Each Lunch & Learn offers our community a chance to engage with remarkable voices who bring creativity and expertise to life in such an accessible way,” said Diane Quinn, Kravis Center CEO. “Ellie Cullman’s work reminds us that great design is not only about beauty, but about how we live, gather and experience our surroundings. We’re proud to continue presenting programs like this that inspire curiosity and celebrate the power of the arts in everyday life.”
 
Cullman, founder of Cullman & Kravis Interiors, shared a curated portfolio of the firm’s most significant projects, illustrating how thoughtful design balances tradition, functionality and evolving personal style. The program explored how design has evolved over the past 40 years while remaining rooted in principles of proportion, craftsmanship and livability. Cullman emphasized the importance of tailoring each project to reflect the homeowner's lifestyle and vision, down to the smallest detail.
 
The program marked the third installment of the Kravis Center’s 2026 Lunch & Learn series, which combines engaging conversations with a refined midday dining experience. The series concludes on April 20 with a newly added presentation, “Never Mind the Happy – Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner,” featuring acclaimed composer, lyricist and author Marc Shaiman.
 
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is one of South Florida’s premier performing arts centers located in Downtown West Palm Beach. Since 1992 the Kravis Center has hosted the very best in live entertainment featuring internationally acclaimed artists in music, comedy, dance, Broadway and more. Since opening its doors, the Kravis Center has welcomed millions of students to its comprehensive arts education programs. Students of all ages can participate in a variety of workshops, classes and special events, as well as free and reduced-price tickets to those who might not otherwise have the chance to experience live performances.  For information, please visit kravis.org.
 
Tickets for Lunch & Learn presentations are $135 and include lunch prepared by Lessing’s Hospitality Group at the Kravis Center. The seating is open and doors to the Harris Pre-Function Hall and Gimelstob Ballroom will not open before 11:30 a.m.
 
For information and to purchase tickets, visit kravis.org or call the Box Office at 561-832-7469 (561-832-SHOW).