Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation
34725 W. Boundary Rd. • CLEWISTON
877-902-1113
Daily 9am-5pm
The museum’s West Gallery exhibits The Art of Seminole Crafts. The Mosaic Community Art Gallery and Nook Gallery are showcasing the exhibit, Seminole Pride: Celebrating the Artwork of Jimmy Osceola, featuring more than 20 pieces by revered Seminole artist Jimmy Osceola, who passed away in 2021. The collection exhibits his large and colorful persona and culturally significant artwork. His paintings continue to inspire and tell the story of the Seminole people.
Edwards Dr. • FORT MYERS
239-768-3602
Feb 2, 6-9pm• Feb 3, 10am-5pm • Febr , 10am-4pm
ArtFest Fort Myers, a vibrant arts festival in Southwest Florida, celebrates its 24th year with a captivating showcase of fine art, entertainment, and community engagement. Featuring a diverse array of over 200 artists from around the country and worldwide, diverse cuisine, and interactive experiences, it brings together art enthusiasts of all ages for a weekend of inspiration and cultural immersion.
900 Dunlop Rd. • SANIBEL
239-395-0900
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm • Sat & Sun 9am-1pm
plus open one hour prior to performances
BIG ARTS has provided cultural enrichment and fulfillment to Sanibel Island residents since 1979.
exhibitions
Dunham Family Gallery
thru Dec 10: Dana Roes & Brandi George
Dec 15-Jan 28: Sanibel-Captiva Art League
Feb 2-Mar 10: Shah Hadjebi & Al Chailosky
Mar 15-Apr 28: Wendy Klemperer
May 3-Jun 7: Art as Therapy - Hope &,Healing Through Art
Jun 14-Jul 19: FSW State College Students
Mezzanine Gallery
thru Jan 31: Bea Pappas Retrospective
Jan 26-Apr 21: Beth Schroeder
West Gallery
thru Jan 31: In the Blink of an Eye - Mariapia Malerba
516 Cultural Park Blvd. • CAPE CORAL
239-772-5657
Mon-Thu 11am-4pm
The Cape Coral Art League is a non-profit that teaches art to adults and children. They have classes in acrylic, oil, pastels, photography, graphics, and zentangle. Student Sunday Art Classes for children ages 6-14, are October thru June. They also offer art shows the first Thursday of each month.
exhibitions
Dec: Water Wonderland
Jan: Food for Thought
Feb: Wild About Wildlife
Mar: Let’s Go Green
Apr: Celebrating Color
May: Florida Life
Florida Gulf Coast University
Art Galleries
10501 FGCU Blvd. S. • FORT MYERS
239-590-7199
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
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
Dec 8-15: Senior Projects, Fall 2023
Jan 19-Feb 29: A Tenuous Framework - Shana McCaw &
Brent Budsberg
Mar 22-April 4: Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
Apr 19-May 3: Senior Projects, Spring 2024
2490 Library Way • SANIBEL
239 395-0027
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm & Sun 11am-4pm
Hirdie Girdie is a cooperative gallery of 16 Southwest Florida artists offering paintings in several styles and mediums, photography, ceramics, sculpture, glass art, woodturning, and jewelry. The Gallery is open seasonally from October to mid May, and features a selected Guest Artist every month. Receptions with live music, wine, and refreshments are held monthly and are open to the public.
exhibitions
Dec: Terry Lynn Spry
Jan: Jannine Primus
Feb: Carol Young
Mar: Robinette Apelgren
Apr: Shirley Hales
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street • SARASOTA
Historic Spanish Point Campus
401 North Tamiami Trail • OSPREY
941-366-5731
Daily 10am-5pm
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens provides 45 acres of bayfront sanctuaries via two distinct campuses connecting people with air plants of the world, native nature, and our regional history. Established by forward thinking women of their time, Selby Gardens focuses on botany, horticulture, education, historical preservation, and environmental conservation.
exhibitions
Nov 11-Aug 31: Clyde Butcher - Nature Through the Lens
Dec 8-Jan 3: Lights in Bloom
Jan 5-21: Rainforest Masks
Feb 11-Jun 30: Yayoi Kusama - A Letter to Georgia O’Keefe
8074 Mediterranean Dr.
Coconut Point Mall • ESTERO
239-949-3073
1758 Tamiami Trail N.
Coastland Center • NAPLES
239-436-3530
Estero: Mon-Wed 11am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm,
Fri-Sun 11am-5pm
Naples: Mon-Sun 12-6pm
The Coco Art Galleries are dedicated to supporting the arts and artists in the SWFL area. They provide our local creative friends and neighbors, the inspiration to further develop their talents and actively market their work. Artists from 22 organizations, under the umbrella of the Art Council of Southwest Florida, who join the COCO Art Galleries, collectively work together to support these two galleries.
Estero Gallery exhibitions
Dec: SWFL Fine Craft Guild
Jan: Art Quilters Unlimited
Feb: Fort Myers Beach Art Association
Mar: SWFL Watercolor Society;
Apr: Estero Art League
Naples Gallery exhibitions
Jan: SWFL Wax Society
Feb: SWFLWatercolor Society
Mar: SWFL Pastel Society
Apr: Naples Art District
390 Nokomis Ave. • VENICE
941-485-7136
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm & Sat 9am-1pm
The Venice Art Center offers over 500 classes to adult and children’s classes annually, 12 unique visual art exhibitions which are free and open to the public, a one-of-a-kind artisan gift shop, a venue for special events and concerts, art library and an on-site café. We support local artists by offering them many opportunities to express their creativity, sell their work and give them the platform to teach others. For over 65 years we have been an active advocate in the promotion of the arts in the community. Our goal is to make art accessible and available to our community and to enhance the quality of the lives of those living in our area.
exhibitions
Dec 15-Jan 4: The Bold & The Beautiful
Jan 12-Feb 7: Over the Edge
Feb 9-11: Leoma Lovegrove - The People’sPainter
Feb 17 & 18: Fine Arts Show & Sale
Feb 23-Mar 6: Annual Art Auction
Mar 15-Apr 4: Spring Members Show
10091 McGregor Blvd. • FORT MYERS
239-939-2787
Tue-Fri 9am- 7pm, Sat 9am- 1pm
Alliance for the Arts has stood at the cultural heart of Lee County. With dynamic exhibitions and diverse programming, it serves as a bridge between artists and the community. By championing emerging talents alongside established artists, AFTA continues to be a vibrant hub for artistic exploration and experimentation.
exhibitions
thru Dec 30: Small Works Off the Wall
Jan 5-27: It Makes Me Wonder - Kim McAninch
Feb 2-24: Island to Island - Zan Lombardo & Deb Zwetsch
Mar 1-30: All Florida Exhibition
Apr 5-27: Lee County Art Educators Association
May 3-Jun 1: Public Art Grant Show
Jun 7-29: David Acevedo
Jul 5-27: Member Show
Oct 4-26: Fort Myers Beach Art Association
Dec 6-28: Small Works Off the Wall / Not on My Wall
Visual Arts Center
26100 Old 41 Rd. • BONITA SPRINGS
239-495-8989
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
Committed to enriching the lives of the community by providing opportunities for artistic expression, education, and appreciation, Arts Bonita offers year-round programming which includes fine art exhibitions, art classes, concerts, films, and lectures, plus three top-rated Art Festivals in January, February, and March.
exhibitions
thru Dec 29: America’s Everglades -Through the Lens
of Clyde Butcher
Jan 12-Feb 5: Connections
Feb 8-Mar 7: Members Only Exhibition
Mar 14-Apr 11: Romancing the Stone
Mar 14-Apr 11: Sharing Creativity - Joyce Waddell Bailey
& Laura Nisita
4533 Coronado Pkwy. • CAPE CORAL
239-574-0802
facebook.com/CapeCoralArtCenter
Mon-Sat 9am-4pm
The Art Center is home to two gallery exhibition spaces, the Main Gallery and the Side Gallery, which feature exhibits throughout the year. Admission into both gallery spaces is free and open to the public. Each exhibition features solo, curated, open calls to artists and traveling exhibits.
exhibitions
Main Gallery
Dec 1-28: Have No Fear
Jan 5-25: Let It Be
Feb 2-22: Expressions
Mar 1-28: Art Focus
Apr 5-25: Xtra-Terrestrial
May 3-Jun 27: Enchanted Forests & Poisoned Apples
Jul 5-Aug 29: Wish You Were Here
Sep 6-26: Fiberlicious
Side Gallery
Jan 5-Feb 22: Inspire
Mar 1-28: Descendant
Apr 5-25: Ring of Fire
May 3-30: Fabulous Florida
Aug 2-Sep 26: Copper & Steel
Artist Studios & Gallery
901B Apricot Ave. • SARASOTA
Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy
927 N. Lime Ave. • SARASOTA
Gaze Modern - Artists in Residence
340 Central Ave. • SARASOTA
941-799-6634
Thu-Sat 10am-3pm • Sun-Wed by appt
Creative Liberties Artist Studios, Galleries & Creative Academy, in downtown Sarasota. They have three locations with working artist studios, galleries and classes. Supporting 30+ local artists. They have artwork for everyone.
exhibitions
Artist Studios & Gallery
thru Dec 30: featured artists
Jan 4-Mar 30: featured artists
Apr 4-Jun 29: featured artists
Jul 5-Sep 28: featured artists
Oct 3-Dec 28: featured artists
Artist Studios, Gallery & Academy
thru Dec 30: featured artists
Jan 4-Feb 24: featured artists
Mar 7-30: That Which Covers Us Does Not Hide Us
Apr 4-May 25: featured artists
May 30-Jun 29: Rainbow
Gaze Modern - Artists in Residence
thru Dec 31: Jim Carroll
Jan 1-Feb 29: Michael Stevenson, Rebecca Levine Quigley,
Ellen Goldman
Mar 1-Apr 30: Michelle Depaolis-Wampner, Charlotte
Jordan, and Tom Ruthz
May 1-Jun 30: Camille Enkeboll & Christine Libbey
6240 Shirley St. • #102 • NAPLES
954-830-3156
hours by appointment
Contemporary Fine Art featuring the sculptures of Joel Shapses, who works in Alabaster, Marble, Aluminum and Fuses Glass; Richard Dierich: abstract paintings in acrylic and watercolor paintings of Naples architecture in watercolor; Joan Eshkenazi: floral and abstract paintings in watercolor and oils as well as ceramic sculptures. Receptions every Thursday & second Saturday, 1-5pm, November-April.
50 Galleries along
Shirley St. & J&C Blvd. • NAPLES
239-249-1977
open studios: Thur & second Sat, 1-5pm
individual gallery days & hours vary
The Naples Art District is Southwest Florida’s highest concentration of artists working, exhibiting, and teaching in unique studio spaces. Located just north of Pine Ridge Road, discover this resource for original paintings, sculpture, glass, woodworking, furnishings, ceramics, photography, fiber arts, over 50 art classes and workshops offered, and more.
events
Jan 2-31: Frida Kahlo Revisited
Jan 16: Artful Arrangements Preview
Jan 19 & 20: Artful Arrangements
Jan 27: En Plein Air Painting (Naples Botanical Garden)
Feb 15-Apr 5: Naples Art District exhibition (FineMark
Bank, Naples)
Mar 23: En Plein Air Painting (Naples Zoo)
Apr 11: Arty-Party Fundraising Gala
3954 Bayshore Dr. • NAPLES
239-778-4665
Tue-Sat 11am-5pm
Contemporary art gallery in the heart of The Bayshore Arts District. Colorful, vibrant artwork with sizes and styles to meet everyone’s tastes. Paintings, Glass Art, Sculptures and Fine Jewelry. Receptions 1st Friday of month, 5-8pm.
Shell Point Retirement Community
17281 On Par Blvd. · FORT MYERS
239-415-5667
Tue-Sat 10am-3pm
Tribby Arts Center is a world-class hub of creative and cultural activity at Shell Point Retirement Community. Home to musical and educational programming, the Tribby boasts a 400-seat auditorium and three art galleries showcasing work from residents, as well as regional and national artists. Visitors can reflect in the outdoor sculpture garden and explore Serendipity, the Tribby gift shop.
exhibitions
Jan 9-Mar 30: On the Road Again - The Hubcap as Art
Apr 12-Jun 22: Seeing Red - Works by Shell Point artists
& writers
Apr 12-Jun 22: The Artist as Muse - Art Quilters Unlimited
Jul 2-Sep 7: New Perspectives - Creative Works by Shell
Point employees
Oct 4- Dec 28: Wendy Wischer - The Light That Filters
Through
28360 Old 41 Rd. • #2 • BONITA SPRINGS
239-692-1261
by appointment only
A unique art gallery hosting many works of Street/Urban art. Located in Bonita Springs, offering viewings online or by appointment. Featuring artists such as Banksy, Pure Evil, Chris DeRubis and many more. They have original works of art as well as sculptures and screenprints. All art is beautifully framed ready to hang with accompanying certificates of authenticity.
2265 First St. • FORT MYERS
239-337-5050
Sun-Sat 12-8pm
Arts for ACT Gallery is fundraiser owned by Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. the local Domestic Violence shelter. This gallery is run by volunteer artists that donate a portion of the sale of art to ACT.
exhibitions
Dec: Tom Breckinridge
Jan: Shah Hadjebi
Feb: Tracy Cullimore & Julie Griffin
Mar: Roger Brown
Apr: Lorrie Bennett
May: Gary Olson
Jun: Mary Widmer
July: Restyle-Renew-Upcycle Creativity
Aug: Susana Soria
Sep: A J Woods
Oct: J Penton
Nov: Lesley Morrow
Dec: Tabby Budde
Bokeelia Art & Gift Gallery
8315 Main St. • BOKEELIA
239-738-5280
Wed-Sun 10am-5pm
Perched at the northern tip of Pine Island, overlooking beautiful Charlotte Harbor the gallery features more than 75 artists, many of whom reside in Lee County. The gallery has a wide array of paintings from watercolor to oil, abstract to super-realism, all fitting the luxurious tropical environment of Southwest Florida. The gallery also carries designer crafts: glass, wood, and pottery for home or office, as well as jewelry and wearable art.
Clyde Butcher
Black & White
Fine Art Photography
237 Warfield Ave. • VENICE
941-486-0811
Tue-Fri 10am-4:30pm
Internationally renowned photographer Clyde Butcher celebrates and captures the natural world in heirloom-quality, exquisite black and white photographs. Butcher has traveled extensively across the United States and abroad to capture the diversity, dignity, and beauty of nature on film for more than fifty years. Venice Gallery houses Butcher’s darkroom and offers visitors and collectors the opportunity to experience these powerful images up close.
exhibitions
Nov 11-Aug 31: Through the Lens of Clyde Butcher
(Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Historic Spanish Point,
Osprey,)
Dec 21-Feb 25: Daydreaming - Niki Butcher’s Hand-Painted
Photography
(‘Ding’ Darling Nat’l Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel)
52388 Tamiami Trail • OCHOPEE
239-695-2428
Daily 10am-5pm
Gallery is nestled in the lush sub-tropical western Everglades, offering visitors and collectors the opportunity to experience Butcher’s powerful images up close. Gift shop, Swamp Walk tours, and lodging available.
Fort Myers Beach
Art Association & Gallery
239-463-3909
This not-for-profit working artist organization has enriched Fort Myers Beach since 1951 with a continuously changing display of local original art for show and sale at various locations. The mission continues using borrowed space. Please see our website for calendar events such as shows and classes. There are Indoor Painting and Outdoor Painting Groups. Membership is now $60 for the year.
exhibitions
Jan 5-25: Let It Be - Winter Show (Cape Coral Art Center,
4533 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral)
Marco Island
Center for the Arts
1010 Winterberry Dr • MARCO ISLAND
239-394-4221
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
& select evenings & weekends
Marco Island Center for the Arts inspires artistic expression and advances education and appreciation of the arts. The Art Center honors Marco Island and Southwest Florida’s rich, diverse, and creative heritage through active community engagement in the visual and performing arts.
exhibitions
Main Galleries
Jan 8-Feb 27: Tattoos As Art
Mar 4-Apr 2: Members Show
Apr 8-30: Adult Student Show
May 6-Jul 2: Art Quilters Unlimited
Jul 8-30: Celebrating Imagination
Aug 5-Oct 2: Hot! Hot! Hot!
Oct 7-Nov 25: National Association of Women Artists
La Petite Galerie
Dec 4-Jan 2: Iiyas Kirkn
Jan 8-30: Myriam Kriel
Feb 5-27: Margarita Angel
Mar 4-Apr 2: Judy Chinski
Apr 8-30: Marco Island Academy
May 6-28: Adorable Monique
Jun 3-Jul 2: LeAnn Kroetsch
Jul 8-30: Marit Woods
Aug 5-Sep 3: Jeanie Dean
Sep 9-Oct 2: Jessica Wajoli
Oct 7-29: Mai Yap
Nov 4-Dec 3: Lynn Nathanson
Peace River
Botanical & Sculpture Gardens
5827 Riverside Dr. • PUNTA GORDA
941-621-8299
Tue-Sun 9-4pm (Oct-May) • Tue-Sun 9-2pm (Jun-Sep)
Peace River Botanical and Sculpture Gardens provides a natural setting along the Peace River showcasing world-class sculptures and spectacular botanicals to inspire creativity throughout the community. Daily admission and annual membership passes are available.
exhibitions
Glass in The Gardens
Zimsculpt
Tower Gallery
Artist Cooperative
751 Tarpon Bay Rd. • SANIBEL
239-472-4557
towergallery.net
Tue-Sat 11am-6pm
Tower Gallery is a a world class artists’ cooperative consisting of 23 artists in two-dimensional and three-dimensional mediums such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, ceramic, jewelry, fiber, wood, glass and metal. The gallery was founded in 1982, and moved to its present location in the heart of Sanibel in 1994. It is housed in a spacious original Florida Cottage, with Craftsman elements, that was originally built on the Gulf in 1915 and moved to its present site on a flatbed truck. The two-story turquoise house is in its repainted but original construction. The gallery space is large, well-lit and inviting, and full of old Florida charm.
events
Dec 7-Jan 7: Tiny Art Show
Jan 11-Feb 4: CROW silent auction
Feb 8-Mar 10: Duality
Mar 14-Apr7: Mad Hatter
210 Maud St. • PUNTA GORDA
941-639-8810
Mon & Fri 10am-4pm, Tue-Thu 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-2pm
The Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda is home to three major galleries, six classrooms, gift gallery, art supply store, and an art book cozy corner. They hold classes in jewelry, glass, photography, painting, pottery, fiber, etc., as well as workshops and evening social events. All taught by professional instructors and nationally recognized artists, courses are designed for all ages, skill levels, and mediums. Monthly exhibits are free to the public and wheelchair accessible.
exhibitions
thru Jan 2: Holiday Showcase
Jan 9-Feb 1: Ice
Jan 9-Feb 1: Through the Fire
Feb 16-Apr 12: National Art Exhibition
Apr 16-25: Charlotte County Public Middle & High
School students
Apr 26-May 4: Charlotte County Public Elementary
School students
Apr 27-May 9: Two Elements - Birgit Tode
May 13-24: SAQA Studio Art Quilt Associates
May 29-Jul 1: Back in Time
May 29-Jul 2: Wonky World - Paulette Morrissey
May 30-Jul 1: Ignite Imagination
Jul 9 -Aug 23: Members Showcase
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