Florida Art guide 2024-25

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2024-25 Florida Art Guide

art galleries • art fair and event calendar studio artists • art museums • art centers

Welcome

Thanks for picking up our fourth annual issue of the Florida Art Guide. If you’re like us, you enjoy going to art shows. You delight in being surrounded by the tantalizing mix of colors, forms, textures, creativity (and fresh air) that can only be found at such an event. Being able to meet the folks who create this inspirational work, and hear their stories, is an added bonus. The same feelings apply when visiting a regional art gallery, or being given the opportunity to get inside working artists’ studios.

Afterwards, you’re often left wondering: “where can I go next weekend to experience something like this again?” Well, that’s what prompted the publication of this directory.

The Florida Art Guide was years in the making and our first three issues were a resounding success. Lots of research, thought and care went into creating this guide for you. We wanted it to be a functional, attractive, easy-to-use resource with accurate, up-to-date information.

The Florida Art Guide includes many galleries that primarily offer original art and

On the Cover Backwater Sunset, St Lucie River

contemporary craft. The fair and event listings don’t include every art/craft show or art event. The juried shows and events listed here should be worth taking a “road trip” to visit.

When you talk to these shops and artists thank them for helping to make the Florida Art Guide such a success. We look forward to making the Guide bigger and better each year.

I hope the Art Guide helps you discover the diversity of original art and fine craft available to see and buy all over Florida.

Described as “a living legend,” and “the sweetest, most humble guy you’ll ever meet,” Curtis Arnett’s career has spanned decades beyond his tenure as one of Florida’s Highwaymen. Born in smalltown Greenville, Fla., population 1,163 at the time of his birth in 1950, he grew up in Fort Pierce, Florida, the center of the Highwaymen movement.

Inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 2004, Arnett is a sought-after speaker and teacher. He continues to paint, and his trademark hammocks, cypress trees, and reflective waters still feature in his work today, evoking an enchanted Florida, caught by his brush, and forever suspended in time.

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Florida Regions

NORTHERN

EAST CENTRAL

WEST

CENTRAL

SOUTHERN

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Port

“The

-Leonardo Da Vinci

Tallahassee
Monticello
Quincy

YOUR GETAWAY YOUR HOMECOMING

South Walton’s turquoise water, 26 miles of sugar-white sand, and 16 beach neighborhoods in Northwest Florida effortlessly blend natural beauty, modern amenities, world class cuisine, and small town charm that draw generations together year after year.

ROOMS WITH A VIEW

From resorts to boutique hotels, South Walton is home to unique architecture, breathtaking views and accommodations to suit any style.

Situated on the pristine sugar-white beaches of South Walton, WaterColor Inn perfectly encapsulates coastal comfort while providing distinguished service and family-friendly resort amenities for a memorable beach vacation.

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LightnerMuseum.org

East Central

The publisher has made every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in the Florida Art Guide and cannot assume liability or responsibility for omissions, errors, misprinting or ambiguity contained within this publication.

ART GALLERIES

DAYTONA BEACH

GALLERY500

1870 Victory Cir Ste H810 386.262.1912

Gallery500.Art Gallery500.art Gallery500.art SEE AD BELOW

East Central

“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time”

Opening Receptions

Many galleries have receptions for the artists when a new exhibition opens. Check with galleries in your area to see what events are coming up. You’ll probably have fun, meet interesting like-minded people, and perhaps make a connection with some artwork that speaks to you.

West Central

I-75
I-275
I-275
Lakeland
Boca Grande
Sarasota
Tampa
Cape Coral
I-75 US41
Bradenton
Englwood
Safety Harbor

BOCA GRANDE

SMART STUDIO

321 Park Ave

908.892.4719

BRADENTON

ISLAND GALLERY AND STUDIOS

456 Old Main St West 941.778.6648

IslandGalleryAndStudios.org

Island Gallery and Studios

IslandGalleryandStudios

CAPE CORAL

CAPE CORAL ART LEAGUE

516 Cultural Park Blvd 239.772.5657

CapeCoralArtLeague.org

Cape Coral Art League

CapeCoralArtLeague

ART GALLERY

ENGLEWOOD

ENGLEWOOD ART CENTER

RINGLING COLLEGE

350 S McCall Rd 941.474.5548

EACRinglingCollege.org

Englewood Art Center

EnglewoodArtCenter

SEE AD BELOW

Visit our Galleries and experience hands on art making! Our classes include ceramics/sculpture, drawing, painting, photography, fiber art, jewelry, open studios, young artist studios and more. Featuring ongoing exhibitions, workshops, special programs, a pottery studio, and a lending library.

ART GALLERIES

SAFETY HARBOR

SAFETY HARBOR ART AND MUSIC CENTER 706 2nd St N 727.725.4018

SafetyHarborArtAndMusicCenter.com

SHAMC

Safety-Harbor-Art-And-Music-Center

SAFETY HARBOR

SAFETY HARBOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 200 Main St 727.726.2890

safetyharborchamber.com SEE AD BELOW

SAFETY HARBOR

SYD ENTEL GALLERIES

SUSAN BENJAMIN GLASS 247 Main St

727.725.1808

SydEntelGalleries.com

Syd Entel Galleries

SydEntelGalleries

-Thomas Merton

LAKELAND

SARASOTA

SARASOTA

‘R. Valentino,’ Oil on canvas, 2014, Gift of Henry and Pat Shane made possible by Harmon-Meek Gallery, Florida Southern College Collection.

Southern Gallery Listings sponsored by

Southern

West Palm Beach
Boca Raton
Delray Beach
Marco Island
Naples
Key West
Lake Worth Beach
Palm Beach
Miami
Jupiter

MARCO ISLAND

Photo Credit: Jacek Photo
Photo Credit: Tom Tracy Photography North Gallery

NAPLES

ALDO CASTILLO

634 5th Ave South 312.375.8887

AldoCastilloGallery.com Aldo Castillo Gallery AldoCastilloGallery SEE AD AT

GUESS-FISHER GALLERY 985 Central Ave 239.659.2787

Guess-FisherGallery.com

Guess-FisherGallery PhilFisherFineArt

THIS

561.758.0752

TheHighwayMenCollector.com The

Art Fairs and Events

“Creativity is

• inventing

• experimenting

• growing

• taking risks

• breaking rules

• making mistakes

• and having fun”

-Mary Lou Cook

OCTOBER 2024

YEAR-ROUND

SAFETY HARBOR

3RD FRIDAY STREET FESTIVAL

3rd Friday Every Month Year-round Main Street Safety Harbor 727.726.2890

SafetyHarborChamber.com/events/ calendar

3rd Friday Safety Harbor

SafetytHarborFL

7 MON–25 MON

MARCO ISLAND

NATIONAL ASSOSCIATION OF WOMEN ARTISTS FLORIDA CHAPTER “TIMELESS”

October 7—November 25

Receptions Oct. 8 and Nov. 12, 5:30 p

1010 Winterberry Dr

239.394.4221

MarcoIslandArt.org

Marco Island Center For The Arts MarcoIslandArt

12 SAT–13 SUN VIERA/MELBOURNE

SPACE COAST ART FESTIVAL

Saturday October 12, 9a–5p

Sunday October 13, 10a–4p

The Avenue ® Viera

321.784.3322

SpaceCoastArtFestival.com

Space Coast Art Festival SpaceCoastArtFestival

NOVEMBER 2024

9 SAT–10 SUN WEST PALM BEACH

ART+CRAFT+DESIGN CREATIVE MARKET

Saturday November 9, 9:30a—5p

Sunday November 10, 9:30a—5p 811 Park Place Armory Center 561.832.1776

ArmoryArt.org

Armory Art Center ArmoryArtCenter

DECEMBER 2024

8 SUN SAFETY HARBOR

SAFETY HARBOR KIWANIS ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW

Sunday December 8, Main Street Safety Harbor 727.228.1966

SHKiwanis.com/HolidayAC2024

Kiwanis Club of Safety Harbor

JANUARY 2025

11 SAT–12 SUN CAPE CORAL

CAPE CORAL ART FESTIVAL AND MARKET PLACE

Saturday January 11, 10a–5p

Sunday January 12, 10a–4p on the Cape Coral Parkway 239.699.7942

CapeCoralFestival.com

Cape Coral Festival

SEE AD ON PAGE 28 AND BACK COVER

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Art Fairs and Events

February 2025

38TH ANNUAL BOCA MUSEUM ART FESTIVAL

Saturday February 1, 10a—5p

Sunday February 2, 10a—5p

Mizner Park

561.392.2500

BocaMuseumArtFestival

January 2025 13 MON–25 MON MARCO ISLAND

TRANSPARENCY FEATURING CAROL WAREING, NAN LAROSA, AND GIAMPAOLO CURRERI

January 13—February 25

Receptions Jan. 13 and Feb. 25, 5:30 p

1010 Winterberry Dr

239.394.4221

MarcoIslandArt.org

Marco Island Center For The Arts

MarcoIslandArt

Boca Museum Art Festival BocaMuseumArtFestival

13 THURS–18 TUES WEST PAM BEACH THE PALM BEACH SHOW

Thursday February 13, 4p–9p

Friday February 14, thru Tuesday

February 18, 11a–6p

Palm Beach County Convention Center

650 Okeechobee Blvd

561.822.5440

PalmBeachShow.com

Palm Beach Show palmbeachshowgroup

SEE AD ON PAGE 31

Art Fairs and Events

FEBRUARY 2025

14 FRI–16 SUN WEST PALM BEACH

PALM BEACH FINE CRAFT SHOW***

Friday February 14, 11a–6p

Saturday February 15, 11a–6p

Sunday February 16, 11a–6p

Palm Beach Convention Center 650 Okeechobee Blvd 561.822.5440

PalmBeachFineCraft.com

Palm Beach Fine Craft Show palmbeachshowgroup

SEE AD ON PAGE 30

22 SAT–23 SUN SAFETY HARBOR

SAFETY HARBOR ART & SEAFOOD ON THE WATERFRONT

Saturday February 22, 12p—9p

Sunday February 23, 12p—6p

Safety Harbor Waterfront Park

727.726.2890

MARCH 2025

15 SAT–16 SUN SAFTY HARBOR BLOOM N CHALKFEST

Saturday March 15

Sunday March 16

Main Street Safety Harbor

813.495.5757

BloomNChalkfest.com

Bloom N Chalkfest BloomNChalkfest

SafetyHarborChamber.com/ art-seafood-on-the-waterfront/ SafetyHarborArtSeafood SafetyHarborFL

MARCH 2025

2 SUN–8 SAT

LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER

PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL

Sunday March 2, 10a—5p thru Saturday March 8, 10a—5p Harbourside Place 561.746.3101

APRIL 2025 5 SAT–6 SUN DAYTONA BEACH

ONE DAYTONA ART FESTIVAL

Saturday April 5, 10a–5p

Sunday April 6, 10a–5p

One Daytona 386.262.1511

One Daytona Art Festival ONE_DAYTONA_Art_Festival

23 WED–27 SAT ST AUGUSTINE

PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT

LighthouseArts.org Lighthouse Art Center LighthouseArtCenter

When Winston Churchill was asked to cut arts funding in favor of the war, he simply replied, “then what are we fighting for?”

April 23-27, 9a–5p 22 Marine St 904.824.2310

staaa.org/plein-air-paint-out StAugArtAssoc StAugArtAssoc

FEBRUARY 13-18, 2025

PRESIDENTS’ DAY WEEKEND

OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW PARTY

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2025 | 4:00PM - 9:00PM

PALM BEACH COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER 650 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL

FINE ART • HISTORIC • MODERN • SILVER • ASIAN ART & ANTIQUES • FURNITURE • CONTEMPORARY ART

•AMERICANA • RARE BOOKS AND MANUSCRIPTS • ANTIQUE ARMS AND ARMOR • PORCELAIN • CERAMICS & POTTERY • OBJETS D’ART • TEXTILES • ORIENTAL CARPETS • WATCHES • CLOCKS • SCULPTURE • BRONZES • ANTIQUE & ESTATE JEWELRY • ART GLASS • ANTIQUITIES THROUGH 20TH CENTURY DESIGN

Art Fairs and Events

LEMOYNE’S CHAIN OF PARKS ART FESTIVAL

Saturday April 26, 10a–5p

Sunday April 27, 10a–4p

Downtown Tallahassee 850.222.8800 ChainOfParks.com

LeMoyne Chain of Parks ChainofParks MAY 2025

5 MON–1 MON

EXCHANGE EXHIBITION WITH THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART OF THE AMERICAS FROM MIAMI (ARTE VIVA)

May 5 —July 1

Receptions May 13 and June 10, 5:30 p

1010 Winterberry Dr 239.394.4221

MarcoIslandArt.org

Marco Island Center For The Arts

MarcoIslandArt

MAYFAIRE BY-THE-LAKE FINE ART FESTIVAL

Saturday May 10, 9a–4p

Sunday May 11, 9a–4p Lake Morton 863.688.7743x237

MayfaireByTheLake.org Polk Museum polkmuseumofart

517 SAT–18 SUN PALM BEACH COUNTY

PALM BEACH COUNTY OPEN STUDIOS

Saturday May 17, 12p–5p

Sunday May 18, 12p–5p See web for locations 561.471.2901

OpenStudiosPBC.com Palm Beach Culture PalmBeachCulture

City Index

The listings in this guide include art galleries or events in each of the following cities and towns. Before heading out on a Florida road trip, use this index to find galleries you can visit along the way. Or, find an art fair or event that you can use as an excuse for a road trip!

Check Ahead

We hope this Art Guide inspires you to make an “art trip” around Florida to visit some galleries outside of your area. If so, you might want to call ahead (or visit some websites) to check hours. Some galleries are seasonal and may be closed, or have shortened hours, during the off season.

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