10091 McGregor Blvd. • Fort Myers
239-939-2787
Tue-Fri 9am-7pm • Sat 9am-1pm
A vibrant and welcoming nonprofit visual and performing arts center located in the heart of southwest Florida that, since the 1970s, has been transforming lives and improving community through the arts. A year-round schedule of events has become a staple for the community to connect with each other and to the arts during gallery exhibitions, art classes and theatre productions. The Alliance is a creative space that spurs and supports self-expression, imagination and equity.
exhibitions
Jan 6-28: Changing Direction - National Association
of Women Artists
Feb 3-25: Unearthed - Camyljah Rose and Khaysie Tiburcio
Mar 3-Apr 1: 37th Annual All Florida Juried Exhibition
Apr 7-29: Middle School & High School artwork -
organized by the Lee ArtEducation Association
May 5-Jun 9: Margaret Schnebly Hodge
Jun 16-Jul 29: Joan Sonnenberg
Retrospective
Aug 4-26: Susan Martin
Sep 1-30: Storm Stories - Remembering Ian
4533 Coronado Pkwy. • Cape Coral
239-574-0802
Mon-Sat 9am-4pm
An artist community resource since 1977, and part of the City of Cape Coral Parks & 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 the second Friday of each month.
exhibitions
Jan 6-26: Headspace - FGCU Alumni show focusing on
Mental Health Struggles
Jan 6-Feb 23: Inspire - Art Center Instructors Exhibit
Feb 3-23: Hands on Art - Florida Fine Craft Guild Exhibit
Mar 3-30: Art Focus - Art Center Student Exhibit
Mar 3-30: We Exist: LGBTQ+ Exhibit
Apr 7-27: Wilderscapes - featuring Ehren Fritz Gerhard
Apr 7-May 25: Ring of Fire - Florida Society of Goldsmiths
Southwest Chapter
May 5-25: Abstracted Reality
Jun 2-July 27: Another Man’s Treasure
Aug 4-24: Color Clashing
Aug 4-24: Living Ink
Sep 1-21: Tropical Botanical
Sep 1-Nov 2: Artist Among Us - Art Center Employees
Oct 6-Nov 2: The Witching Hour 2 - Art After Dark
7431 College Pkwy. • unit 120 • #136
Fort Myers
239-281-8180
facebook.com/ClipJointBarberArt
Tue 10am-2pm • Wed & Fri 11am-8pm
Thu & Sat 10am-6pm
Clip Joint Barber Shop & Art Gallery is a small one chair barber shop including owner-operator created artwork consisting of acrylic abstract, geometric & mandala style paintings & charcoal pastel illustrations of landscapes and portraits.
901-B Apricot Ave. • Sarasota
927 Lime Ave. • Sarasota
941-799-6634
Thu-Sat 10am-3pm
Creative Liberties has 20 working artist studios in two locations that are open to the public 3 days a week, as well as display walls that showcase the work of 17 additional local artists. They host 3 open call, non-juried exhibitions a year and offer classes and workshops.
exhibitions
Mar 7-31: Create - an exhibition of self-expression
Jun 8-30: “#artfail - stories from the artistic journey
Oct: to be announced
February 3 • 6-9pm
February 4 & 5 • 10am-5pm
Edwards Dr. & Hendry St.
Historic Downtown Fort Myers Riverfront
239-768-3602
On the first weekend in February, the Fort Myers waterfront comes to life with ArtFest. Explore exceptional art and fun experiences for the family. Discover the talent of nearly 200 artists from around the country. There’s something for everyone — from the serious art lover to the casual collector.
900 Dunlop Rd. • Sanibel
239-395-0900
Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Due to Hurricane Ian, BIG ARTS’ early 2023 exhibit schedule is under redevelopment with new shows to be announced shortly. Art workshops are now being held in Fort Myers as part of the ‘BIG ARTS on the Road’ initiative. The Gift Shop, featuring original artwork, ceramics, jewelry, wearable art and fine collectibles is now open and offering online personal shopping services.
516 Cultural Park Blvd. • Cape Coral
239-772-5657
Mon-Thu 11am-4 pm
A non-profit that teaches art to adults and children, offering classes in painting acrylic, oil, pastels, photography, and graphics. They hold Student Sundays Art Classes for children ages 6-14, October-June. Host art shows the first Thursday of each month, 5-7pm, free and open to the public.
exhibitions
Jan: Got the Blues
Feb: Wild About Wildlife
Mar: People and Places
Apr: Celebrating Color
May: Looking Up
52388 Tamiami Tr. • Ochopee
239-695-2428
clydebutcher.com
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.
events
Feb 4 & 5: Meet Clyde & Niki Butcher
Mar 25: Docent & Master Naturalist Tours
37 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
Jan 24-Apr 29: Clyde Butcher - Cuba, The Natural Beauty
(Marco Island Historical Museum, Marco Island)
Oct 1-Dec 31: Clyde Butcher - America’s Everglades Exhibit
(Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs)
events
Jan 21: Open House Darkroom Tours
Mar 4: Meet Clyde & Niki Butcher
Arts Complex
10501 FGCU Blvd. S. • Fort Myers
239-590-7199
fgcu.edu/artgalleries
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
FGCU Art Galleries’ mission is to broaden the learning and cultural experiences of 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 14-Dec 15: Everything is Nothing: AMLgMATD
(Arts Complex Courtyard)
Jan 17-Mar 2: BLOOM KA-POW! - Carmelo Blandino
Mar 24-Apr 6: 25th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
Apr 21-May 5: Senior Projects
May 18-Jun 15: Citrus Flux - Lauren Ashley S. Baker,
Jessica Dehen, Karri Leamon
2224 First St. • Fort Myers
239-282-0452
Sun-Thu 11am-6pm • Fri & Sat 11am-9pm
They’ve moved from Matlacha to the River District in downtown Fort Myers. It is still an eclectic gallery of local art and curiosities from around the globe featuring over 25 local artists, unique home decor and a fabulous mix of jewelry, but with a fresh new look.
239-463-3090
gallery destroyed by Hurricane Ian
exhibtions
thru Jan 30: First Presbyterian Church
(9751 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs)
January 7 & 8 • 10am-5pm
October 28 & 29 • 10am-5pm
JetBlue Park
11500 Fenway S. Dr. • Fort Myers
Paradise Coast Sports Complex
3940 City Gate Blvd. N. • Naples
March 25 & 26 • 10am-5pm
November 11 & 12 • 10am-5pm
941-755-3088
Quality juried fine art and craft shows – something for everyone in all price ranges. Great food and entertainment. Be sure to visit the youth art competition within the art show.
State Art Museum of Florida
Florida State University
5401 Bay Shore Rd. • Sarasota
941-359-5700
ringling.org/museum-art
daily 10am-5pm
The Ringling is Florida’s center for the arts, history, and learning, bringing the past and contemporary culture to life through extraordinary visitor experiences. The Ringling’s campus in Sarasota, Florida includes the Museum of Art, the Circus Museum, a historic mansion, an 18th-century theater, and Bayfront Gardens.
exhibitions
thru Jan 22: A Decade of Collecting
thru Feb 12: Highlights from the Stanton B. &
Nancy W. Kaplan Collection of Photography
thru Apr 2: The Marvelous Marbling of Matsui Kosei
thru Mar 26: June Clark - Harlem Quilt
thru May 28: Gods and Lovers - Paintings and Sculptures
from India
thru Jan 7, 2024: As long as there is sun, as long as there is
light - selections from the Bring Gift & The Ringling
Collection of Modern & Contemporary Art
Mar 18-Sep 4: Reclaiming Home - Contemporary
Seminole Art
May 20-Aug 13: Jill Freeman
May 20-Oct 15: Lorna Bieber
Jun 17-Nov: Glass Pavilion Summer Rotation
Aug 5-Aug 11, 2024: Mountains of the Mind
Sep 30-Jan 2024: Stereo Photography
Oct 14-Jan 21, 2024: Guercino Show
Oct 14-Jan 21, 2024: Princeton Italian Drawings Show -
University Art Museum
Things I Like by Catherine
3954 Bayshore Dr. • Naples
239-778-4665
thingsilikebyc.com
Tue-Sat 11am-5pm
A contemporary art gallery located in the Bayshore Arts District. Strong, colorful, joyful art makes you smile and feel welcome upon walking in the door. Paintings, sculpture, glass, fine jewelry and artisan candles fill the space and wakens the senses. Follow on Instagram or Facebook for information about upcoming events.
390 Nokomis Ave. S. • Venice
941-485-7136
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm & Sat 9am-1pm
Enjoy a day inspired by art at The Venice Art Center and you will understand their mission “to enhance the knowledge and appreciation of all forms of visual arts.” Visit their website to learn about exhibitions, concerts, events, classes, workshops, summer camps. Workshops with Leoma Lovegrove, Hodges Soileau, Janet Rogers, and Karen Hitt.
exhibitions
Jan 13-Feb 8: H20
Feb 10-12: Plein Air Painters of the Southeast
Feb 24-Mar 9: Annual Art Auction
Mar 17-Apr 6: Spring Members’ Show
Apr 14-26: Retro
May 3-11: South Sarasota County School Show
May 19-Jun 22: Memories
Jun 23-Jul 20: Passion
Jul 28-Aug 16: Reflections
Sep 15-28: to be announced
Sep 29-Oct 28: to be announced
Nov 3-30: Fall Members’ Show
Dec 8-Jan 4: to be announced
Sanibel Captiva Art League
temporarily suspended
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. Due to Hurricane Ian’s devastation to Sanibel Island, all activities and exhibitions for the upcoming season have been suspended.
Gallery 206
5880 Shirley St. • #206 • Naples
215-837-0251
Nov-May Thu 11am-5pm & by appt
View a selection of colorful oil paintings in a range of sizes by contemporary realist artist Patrice Schelkun. A nationally known stained glass window designer and painter, Patrice’s recent work has focused on impressionist-style portraiture and paintings of the figure in the landscape. Commission a portrait of your loved one! Located in the heart of the Naples Art District. Free open studios during Naples Art District’s Art Alive 1st Wed & Thu and 3rd Sat of month Nov-May.
2218 First St. • Fort Myers
239-332-8463
Sun-Thu 11am-6pm • Fri & Sat 11am-9pm
Timeless Items of Interest & Illumination features incredible Steampunk lamps and jewelry created by owner/artist Steve Timcak in addition to work from local artists. In the heart of Historic River District with the feel of a Victorian curiosity shop full of beauty and treasure for you to discover.
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 shop, art supply store, and an art library. 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
Jan 11-Feb 9: New Beginnings (Main Gallery)
Jan 11-Feb 11: Then & Now - The Painting Stories Group
(Goff Gallery)
Feb 14-Mar 1: 4 Chicks Who Don’t Cook (Goff Gallery)
Feb 14-Mar 9: In Our World - Jill Krasner (Rebecca Hall)
Feb 14-Mar 9: Call of the Wild (Main Gallery)
Mar 7-Apr 11: Suncoast Watercolor (Goff Gallery)
Mar 11-25: Battle of the Brushes Artists (Main Gallery)
Mar 15-Apr 24: Water Media & Alcohol Ink (Rebecca Hall)
Mar 29-Apr 25: Fresh (Main Gallery)
Apr 15-25: Inspiring Volunteers (Goff Gallery)
Apr 27-May 11: Charlotte County Public School High School
(Main Gallery)
Apr 29-May 11: Charlotte County Public School Middle
School (Goff Gallery & Rebecca Hall)
May 13-Jun 1: Art with Meaning (Goff Gallery)
May 12-20: Charlotte County Public School Elementary
School (Main Gallery)
May 17-Jun 14: Jessica McKnight Photography
(Rebecca Hall)
May 24-Jun 20: Water, Water Everywhere (Main Gallery)
Jun 21-Jul 17: Portrait Studio & Life Drawing (Goff Gallery)
Jun 26-Jul 17: Summertime (Main Gallery)
Jul 22-Aug 24: Members Showcase (all galleries)
temporarily closed
239-939-2553
Located in the heart of the historic downtown river district, Arts for ACT Gallery is owned by ACT, the domestic violence shelter. The non-profit gallery represented more than 75 co-op artists, but was destroyed by Hurricane Ian. They are accepting donations to help reopen.
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.
Center for Visual Arts Center
26100 Old 41 Rd. • Bonita Springs
495-8989
Mon-Sat 9-5pm
Committed to enriching the lives of the community by providing opportunities for artistic expression, education, and appreciation, Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs 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 Jan 17: Black & White
thru Jan 17: Summer Solitude - Andy Owen &
Chanda Jamieson:
Jan 27-Feb 21: Members exhibition
Mar 3-30: Being Human
Mar 3-30: Richard Diedrich - Architect & Artist
Apr 7-27: Stone Carvers
Apr 7-27: Art of Betty Harper
May 8-12: High School Student Showcase
May 19-29: Second Nature
May 19-Jun 29: Elizabeth Williams
Jul 7-27: American Gothic
Jul 7-27: Christmas in July
Aug 4-31: Holiday Card Competition
Aug 4-24: Fire and Ice
Sep 1-21: Mind Over Matter
Sep 1-21: Found Objects - Clay Students Exhibition
Oct 2-Jan 2, 2024: Clyde Butcher - America’s Everglades
Coconut Point Mall
8074 Mediterranean Dr • Estero
Tue-Sun 11am-5pm
Coastland Center
1750 Tamiami Tr. N. • Naples
Tue-Sun 12-6pm
239-949-3073
The Coco Art Galleries are committed to enrich the culture of our diverse community by providing opportunities for artistic expression. The Galleries are run by the artists.
Estero exhibitions
Jan 4-25: Art Quilters unlimited
Feb 8-Mar 1: Fort Myers Beach Art Association
Mar 8-29: Southwest Florida Watercolor Society
Apr 5-26: Estero Art League
May 3-24: Distinct Design - SWFL Fine Craft Guild
Naples exhibitions
Jan 3-31: Southwest Florida Wax
Feb 1-28: Southwest Watercolor Society
Mar 1-31: The Southwest Florida Pastel Society
Estero Park Community Center
9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. • Estero
The Estero Art League is a collaborative organization established in 1997 which promotes the Arts in Estero and the surrounding area. It is a member of the Art Council of Southwest Florida and provides the opportunity for artists to join other members to exercise their own artistic expression and exchange ideas. Classes are provided by members and guest artists, including watercolor, oil, acrylic and palette knife painting. Its members actively work to provide programs in which the Estero community can be involved. Open Paint Mondays & Thursdays 9am-3pm.
exhibitions
Mar 3-24: South County Regional Library
(21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero)
Apr 5-26: Coco Art Gallery (8074
Mediterranean Dr, Estero)
2490 Library Way • Sanibel
temporarily closed
239-395-0027
A local artists’ cooperative featuring a wide selection of fine art paintings, photography and jewelry, as well as fine crafts, including pottery, sculpture, fused glass, fiber art, woodcarving, and wood-turning.
Shirley St., J & C Blvd.
& adjacent streets Naples
239-249-1977
open during events
individual artist studio hours and by appt
Discover the Naples Art District, a vibrant visual arts community featuring over 100 artists — working, exhibiting, and teaching classes in their studios tucked into an eclectic neighborhood. The Naples Art District is a major visual arts destination. Art Alive open studio tours, first Wednesday & Thursday, and third Saturday of month Nov-May, showcasing exquisite artwork in many mediums, which can be purchased or commissioned directly from the artist.
special events
Nov-May: Art Alive: Monthly Open Studios -
1st Wed 3-7pm, 1st Thu 1-5pm, 3rd Sat 1-5pm
Jan 21-Feb 2: Frida Fest - Celebrating the Artist Frida Kahlo
Feb 23-25: Artful Arrangements - original artwork
interpreted in floral designs
Mar 23-25: Art & Design EXPO - artist/interior designer
pairing workshops
Apr 29-May 7: Creativity Camp for Adults - classes &
workshops in studio settings
6240 Shirley St. • #103 • Naples
402-201-6160
by appt & monthly Nov-May,
first Wed 3-7pm • first Thu 11-5pm • third Sat 11-5pm
smallwalls is a multimedia project based studio whose mission is visual problem solving. The studio workspace is designed to explore the intersection of ideas, materials, and process. The mediums include drawing, painting, digital printmaking, sculpture, artist’s books, and animations. Rotating exhibitions may feature individual and collaborative projects. In the Naples Art District.
temporarily closed
751 Tarpon Bay Rd. • Sanibel
239-472-4557
Tower Gallery is an artists’ cooperative of 23 artists in two-dimensional and three-dimensional mediums such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, ceramic, fiber, wood, jewelry, and metal. It is housed in a spacious original Florida beach house, built on the Gulf in 1915 and moved to its present site in 1986. Check website or call for hours.
events
Feb 1-15: Tiny Art Show - online show
Mar 3-5: Art from the Attic Sale
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