The Community Art Showcase, curated by ArtFest Fort Myers, is an exciting program initiated by Harborside Event Center and the Fort Myers Conference & Convention Council to offer artists and the community an opportunity to enjoy wonderful artwork in a grand setting. The Showcase is open to the public from 10am to 4pm, Monday through Friday. Attending the exhibition is free and the artwork is for sale. The entrance to the Showcase is through the Administrative Office located on Monroe Street.
Examples of the diverse exhibits are:
Art Council of Southwest Florida Spring Juried Show: opening March 12, 2008, this exhibit showcases the best-of-the-best artists from Southwest Florida's twelve art leagues.
Spring 2008
Fabric of Life: an exhibit of thirty spectacular contemporary art quilts created by the members of Art Quilters Unlimited. This juried show represented a broad array of fiber wall art from artists who compete nationally in their medium, and bring the excitement of color and design to this fine craft.
Winter 2007
A Latin Art Affair: a cutting edge exhibit featuring five local Latin artists whose works are as diverse and electrifying as their countries of origin: Doris Ramos (Venezuela), Ernesto Masis (Costa Rica), Juan Diaz (Columbian), Amarillis Veliz (Cuba) and Lidia Dick (Argentinia).
Fall 2007
Florida – Near and Far: an exhibit showcasing two photographers who captured, each with their own perspective, the bounty and beauty of nature that surrounds us. Featured photographers were Doug & Leah Cavanah and Marc Duke.
Summer 2007
As Southwest Florida’s premier fine art festival, ArtFest Fort Myers, is delighted to bring great artists to Harborside Event Center in a year-round series of art exhibits. For more information about the Community Art Showcase, please contact: Sharon McAllister, Director of ArtFest Fort Myers, at 239-768-3602 or email Sharon.McAlllister@ArtFestFortMyers.com.
ArtFest Fort Myers
ArtFest Fort Myers, Southwest Florida’s fine art festival, takes place in beautiful downtown Fort Myers on the 1st weekend in February. Each year, Fort Myers celebration of art decorates downtown with exceptional artwork, entertainment and children’s art activities.
Over 200 nationally recognized professional artists from across the country and around the world can be seen. Original oils and acrylics, vibrant watercolor, unique sculpture and wood, dazzling jewelry, decorative ceramics, glittering glass, imaginative mixed media and vivid photography provide something for everyone’s collection and budget.
ArtFest Fort Myers supports the visual arts, literacy and other worthy projects in Lee County through a variety of special exhibits and programs including:
- The Art Supply Grant Program
- The Visiting Artist Program
- Art Under 20
- Doors Without Homes Program
- The News-Press
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