

Another Time
1414 Dean Street
FORT MYERS
239-672-4607
Sun-Thu 11am-6pm • Fri & Sat 11am-9pm
Art.Gift.Steampunk. Dubbed by many as “the coolest shop in Fort Myers,” Another Time is truly an experience in nautical, steampunk and tropical décor. We have things you’ve never seen and can’t get anywhere else. Steampunk lighting and costuming and “jewelry for the home” by onsite artist Eliza, as well as unique gifts, local art, and much more all just steps away from our original shop Timeless

Cape Coral Art Center
4533 Coronado Parkway
CAPE CORAL
239-574-0802
Mon-Sat 9am-4pm
The Cape Coral Art Center has been an artist community resource since 1977. Part of the City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation, the Art Center features fine art and fine craft classes, two galleries, a fine art supply store, gift shop and five well-equipped studios. Gallery receptions are held on the second Friday of each month.
exhibitions
Jan 7-27: LUCID - FGCU Alumni Delve into Dreamscapes
Jan 7-Feb 24: Inspire -Art Center Instructors Exhibit
Feb 4-24: Hands on Art - SWFL Fine Craft Guild
Mar 4-24: Art Focus - Art Center Students Artists Among Us - Art Center Staff
Apr 1-21: Ring of Fire - Florida Society of Goldsmiths
Love Your Mother - Female Environmental Artists
Apr 29-May 26: May’s Bouquets Seedlings -
Elementary School Art
Jun 3-Jul 28: On My Walk Today
Aug 5-25: Ocasiocasa - Jeff & Dale Ocasio
Aug 5-Sep 22: Chosen Family
Sep 2-Oct 27: Aquarium
Sep 30-Nov 24: Experiments in Geometry
Nov 26-Dec 16: Holly Daze

Coco Art Gallery
Coconut Point Mall
8074 Mediterranean Drive
ESTERO
239-949-3073
Tue-Sun 11am-5pm
Coastal Center
1900 Tamiami Trail S.
NAPLES
239-436-3530
Tue-Sun 12-6pm
Gallery exhibits works by artists residing in Charlotte, Collier, and Lee. Includes: water color, acrylics, mixed media, sculpture, photography, fused glass, ceramics, wood, jewelry, and more, rotated monthly. Public invited to monthly receptions. Meet artists, enjoy wine, eats and music. Next in Estero 1/6, 4-6 PM. Virtual tour of galleries on website.
Estero exhibitions
Jan 5-26: Art Quilters Unlimited
Feb 9-Mar 2: Ft Myers Beach Art Association
Mar 9-30: SWFL Watercolor Society
Apr 6-27: Estero Art League
Estero featured artists
Jan 8 & 9: Ursula Cappelletti
Jan 29 & 30: Tracy Cullimore
Feb 5 & 6: Nancy Burke
Feb 19 & 20: Linda Mack

Arts for ACT Gallery
2265 First Street
FORT MYERS
239-337-5050
Daily 11am-5pm • 1st & 3rd Fri 11am-10pm
Located in the heart of the historic downtown river district, Arts for ACT Gallery is owned by ACT, the domestic violence shelter. This award winning, non-profit gallery is devoted to representing the distinctive and extraordinaire by offering premium quality works of art. The SoHo like space has over 75 co-op artists and two exhibition spaces that change monthly. Gallery rooms range from formal to funky and are as diverse as our artwork. New shows start first Friday of month.
exhibitions
Jan 7-30: Lesley Morrow
Feb 4-27: Francesco Gillia
Mar 4-27: BL Mintz
Apr 1-May 1: Carolyn Walega
May 6-29: ACT Co-Op Artists
Jun 3-26: Pamela Jones
Jul 1-31: Group exhibit (theme tba)
Aug 5-28: Recycled…Restyled
Sep 2-Oct 2: tba
Oct 7-30: tba
Nov 4-27: Roger Brown
Dec 2-Jan 2: Tom Breckenridge

Clip Joint Barber Shop & Gallery
7431 College Parkway
unit 120 • #136
FORT MYERS
239-281-8180
facebook.com/ClipJointBarberArt
Tue-Sat 10am-8pm
Barber Shop & Art Gallery catering to men’s grooming & hair care, offering an eclectic variety of artwork for sale daily, plus henna tattoos. Gallery inventory is entirely the work of the shop owner and resident barber, Cindy-jo Dietz, and can be purchased on site. Commissioned pieces also available.

Creason’s Fine Art Gallery
331 5th Avenue S.
NAPLES
239-231-4066
Sun-Thu 11am-6pm • Fri & Sat 10am-10pm
Occupying 331 5th Avenue South in Naples is the newly opened and 3rd location of Creason’s Fine Art. Inside, you will discover the mixed-media paintings of artist, Greg Creason. Like Creason’s other gallery locations in New Orleans, LA and Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, his colorful paintings seem to come to life with Greg’s addition of blown glass scraps and repurposed glass. For those that seek art that is unique and one-of-a-kind, Creason’s is a must-see in-person experience.

Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery
4332 Pine Island Road
MATLACHA
239-283-1335
Sun 12-5pm • Mon & Tue 10am-5pm • Wed-Sat 10am-7pm
A unique giftshop in quaint Matlacha. Bert’s Gallery shares the waterfront with local shrimp boats and fishermen. Featuring local art, local authors, shirts, jewelry and a little bit of something for everyone. Large selection of Bert’s Bar merchandise.
special events
Feb: Parade of Mermaids
Apr: Robert Macomber book signing
Dec: Peter Wake’s Holiday party with author Robert Macomber

Cape Coral Art League
516 Cultural Park Boulevard
CAPE CORAL
239-772-5657
Mon-Thu 11am-4pm
The Cape Coral Art League is a 501-3c non-profit that sponsors art classes for adults and children, workshops, open painting and the Annual January Art Fair. We offer memberships to support the art league and promote the arts in Cape Coral. All are welcome to pop in.
exhibitions
Jan 6- Feb 6: Abstract/Photography
Feb 10-Mar 6: Wild About Plants, Animals
and/or Birds
Mar 10-Apr 3: People and/or Places
Apr 7-May 1: 2D or 3D
May 5-Jun 5: Upcycling
Clyde Butcher’s
Big Cypress Gallery
52388 Tamiami Trail
OCHOPEE
239-695-2428
Daily 10am-5pm
Enjoy a large selection of Clyde Butcher’s photographs in the heart of the Big Cypress National Preserve. Activities behind the gallery include swamp walk eco tours, photo safaris and vacation rentals. Call the Big Cypress Gallery or go to clydebutcher.com for more information on booking.

Clyde Butcher’s
Venice Gallery & Studio
237 Warfield Avenue S.
VENICE
941-486-0811
Tue-Fri 10am-4:30pm
The Venice Gallery & Studio is located south of Sarasota in the quaint town of Venice. Clyde’s photographs and books are on display and available for purchase. This location also houses Clyde Butcher’s 2000-square-foot darkroom and working studio.

Fort Myers Beach
Art Association & Gallery
3030 Shell Mound Boulevard
(at Donora Boulevard)
FORT MYERS BEACH
239-463-3909
Mon-Sat 10am-3pm
summer Wed-Thu 9am-12pm
This is a 501c3 working artist gallery that presents a continuously changing display of local original art for show and sale. You may find artists painting during your visit or see a workshop in progress. Please check the website for accurate information. Membership is now $60 for the year.
exhibitions
thru Jan 13: Art Divine
Jan 17-Feb 10: Winter Juried & Judged Show:
Movement and Energy
Feb 12-24: Star Sherwood, Helen Kinkin Show
Feb 14-Mar 10: Unclear Boundaries -
FMBAA Spring Member Juried Show,
Irvin Hawkes
Mar 12-24: Bea Pappas
Mar 12-31: Anything Goes
Mar 26-31: Different Strokes Challenge
Apr 2-6: Student Scholarship Show
Apr 9-Oct 14: Summer Show

Joel Shapses Gallery & Studio
gallery: 6240 Shirley Street • #102
studio: 6102 Shirley Street • bay #27
NAPLES
954-830-3156
Mon-Sat 10am-1pm • and by appointment
Gallery features contemporary sculptures of Joel Shapses in Marble, Granite, Fused glass and aluminum; abstract mixed media paintings and watercolor house portraits on canvas by Richard Diedrich; oils and watercolor floral and abstract paintings and stoneware sculptures by Joan Eshkenazi
receptions
Jan 5: 3-7pm • Jan 6: 1-5pm • Jan 15: 1-5pm
Feb 2: 3-7pm • Feb 3: 1-5pm • Feb 19: 1-5pm
Mar 2: 3-7pm • Mar 3: 1-5pm • Mar 19: 1-5pm
Apr 6: 3-7pm • Apr 7: 1-5pm • Apr 16: 1-5pm
May 4: 3-7pm • May 5: 1-5pm

Sanibel Captiva Art League
SANIBEL
845-325-5553
Sanibel-Captiva Art League is a non-profit organization formed to foster opportunities to create art, share art, support art education, and enhance the arts in the community. The League is a member of the Art Council of Southwest Florida and features monthly informative meetings, demonstrations, plein air painting, and members’ shows and exhibits at BIG ARTS, Sanibel Public Library, Sanibel Community Center, Captiva Civic Association, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, Tribby Center for the Arts, and other venues. Member meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of the month from October to April at the Sanibel
Community House – 1-3 pm.
exhibitions
Thru Jan 23: Awakenings (at BIG ARTS, Sanibel)
Mar 3-29: Imaginary Lines (at Tribby Arts Center,
Shell Point, Ft Myers)

Venice Art Center
390 Nokomis Avenue S.
VENICE
941-485-7136
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Offering classes in various media of art for ages from 6 up, with a vigorous and supportive membership, and new display galleries for local artists and traveling shows, the Venice Art Center proudly carries the aim of the 1958 founders “to stimulate and encourage the appreciation of art” into the future.
exhibitions
thru Jan 6: Yin & Yang
Jan 14-Feb 10: Near & Far

Florida Gulf Coast
University Art Galleries
10501 FGCU Boulevard S.
FORT MYERS
239-590-7199
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
(excluding university & national holidays)
Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries’ mission is to broaden the learning and cultural experiences of FGCU students and the community. Exhibitions focus on contemporary art from local, national and international artists as well as the faculty and students. Exhibitions and events are free and open to the public.
exhibitions
Jan 13-Feb 17: Purvis Young - This is the Life I See
Jan 13-Mar 3: Travis Somerville - Burden of Consequences
Mar 3-Apr 7: Pat Collins - Action, Reaction, Interaction
Mar 24-Apr 7: 24th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
Apr 21-May 6: Senior Projects - Spring 2022

Hirdie Girdie Gallery
2490 Library Way
SANIBEL
239 395-0027
Sun 11am-4pm • Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
Hirdie Girdie is a cooperative gallery of award-winning local artists. Established in 1994, the gallery offers a wide selection of fine art paintings in various styles and mediums, and artisan crafts in wood, glass, fiber, and clay, as well as photography, sculpture, and jewelry.
exhibitions
Jan: David King
Feb: Diana Ripoll
Mar: Susan Kapuchinski
Apr: Barbara Albin

Marco Island Center for the Arts
1010 Winterberry Drive
MARCO ISLAND
239-394-4221
Daily 9am-4pm
Marco Island Center for the Arts brings a wide variety of arts to its community including the visual arts, music, performances and literature. Through dynamic art exhibitions, educational programs for adults and children and a diverse assortment of events, the Art Center engages stakeholders ages 5-95. The Art Center promotes arts education, economic growth, understanding of cultural diversity and community cohesion.
exhibitions
thru Jan 4: Clay Guild’s Earth, Wind & Fire
Jan 10-Mar 1: Florida - Paradise Found
Mar 7-Apr 5: Members Only Show, Roberta Bressette
Apr 4-May 3: Adult Student Show, MIA
May 9-Jul 5: Earth Day, Annie Bacon
Jul 11-Aug 2: Watercolorists, Budding Artists
Aug 8-Oct 4: Art Done With or About Technology

Timeless
2218 First Street
FORT MYERS
239-332-8463
Sun-The 11am-8pm • Fri & Sat 11am-9pm
Timeless, Items of Interest & Illumination features incredible Steampunk lamps & jewelry created by owner/artist Steve Timcak in addition to work from local artists. A gem in the heart of Historic River District with the feel of a Victorian curiosity shop full of beauty and treasures for you to discover.

Fort Myers Mural Society
2443 First Street
FORT MYERS
239-461-7245
Fort Myers Mural Society is a non-profit that supports public art, paints murals and enables local artists’ projects. Dedicated to educating visitors in the richness of our history, environment and cultural values through public art.

Island Visions
4643 Pine Island Road NW
MATLACHA
239-282-0452
in season: Daily 10am-6pm
off season: Daily 10am-5pm
Island Visions, located in the heart of Matlacha, FL, is a vibrant and eclectic gallery featuring over 70 local artists creating unique and beautiful island decor, jewelry, gifts and curiosities. Island Visions has an expanded home decor area to help decorate your home here in paradise.

the Naples Art District
north of Pine Ridge Road
& west of Airport Pulling Road
NORTH NAPLES
239-249-1977
individual studio hours vary
Discover and purchase original art from over 85 member artists – creating and exhibiting in their studios and galleries. Here you will find potters, photographers, sculptors, jewelers, ceramicists, fiber, glass and mosaic artists, woodworkers plus many painters. Enjoy taking introductory, intermediate, or master classes taught in working artist studios. Attend one of our many fun and free events for a memorable and unique experience. Celebrating 15 years of growth, the Naples Art District has been designated by Collier County as a major visual arts destination.
special events
Art Alive: First Wed & Thursday and Third Sat Nov-May
(free open studios)
Jan 27-29: Art & Design Expo
Feb 22-24: Artful Arrangements
Apr 5: For the Love of Art - An Arty Party

Tower Gallery
751 Tarpon Bay Road
SANIBEL
239- 472-4557
Daily 10am-5pm
The Tower Gallery is an artists’ cooperative exhibiting the work of 24 professional area artists. It is housed in a charming, bright turquoise 1915 beach house, featuring paintings, mixed media, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, fiber arts, and photography.
special events
Jan 13: Celebrate 40! Anniversary (5-8pm)
Feb 10: Love Is In The Air (art & music - 5-8pm)
Mar 24: Artist Demo Night (meet & greet artists - 5-8pm)

Visual Arts Center
210 Maud Street
PUNTA GORDA
941-639-8810
Mon & Fri 9am-4pm • Tue-Thu 9am-7pm• Sat 10am-2-pm
A state-of-the-art facility offering three major galleries with national and regional exhibits, indoor and outdoor art markets, art classes and workshops taught by professional instructors and nationally recognized artists, a gift gallery with unique artwork by local artists, an art resource library, and art supply store.
exhibitions
Jan 12-Feb 8: New Beginnings, The Art of Jim Beech,
Pamela Jones - Imagine That
Feb 18-Apr16: National Art Exhibit
Apr 23-May 14: Charlotte County Schools
May 4-Jun 6: Florida’s Best
May 9-Jun 8: The Artistry of Dance
May 18-Jun 6: Water, Water Everywhere
Jun 11-Aug 25: Member’s Showcase
Sep 12-Oct 14: Color!
Sep 15-Nov 12: Florida Watercolor Society
Oct 17-Nov 18: Falling for Art
Nov 28-Dec 30: Off the Wall
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