Beach Art Association plans a busy January
Whether it is classes, workshops, painting groups or just viewing fine art you enjoy, the beach art association has something for you this winter. Patty Kane continues with her watercolor classes on Monday of each week. Teaching both beginners and more advanced students, Patty can show you new techniques to start you out or help you achieve your best. For an unstructured group of painters you will find that the Experimentalists, the Portrait and Figure group, and the Indoor or Outdoor painters can give you encouragement and share their love of the craft. For more information on any FMBAA activity, check the Web site at www.fortmyersbeachart.com for more information or call the gallery at 463-3909. Visitors are always welcome and new members delight us.
Members Coffee meeting at FMB Art Association
The Fort Myers Beach Art Association artists are inviting anyone interested in learning more about our group to the Members Coffee on Jan. 21 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the gallery on Donora. Representatives from each of the painting groups will be there to tell you a little about the work they do and answer any questions you might have about them. This will also be the last opportunity to purchase Art Divine items. Coffee and goodies will be served.
The gallery is on Donora Street at the blinking light off Estero Blvd. It is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m.
Beach art gallery sales continue/expected artists to teach
The Fort Myers Beach Art Association “Art Divine” holiday sale offers original art for sale at $99 and under during regular beach hours until Jan. 21. There is a variety of pieces both framed and unframed. It’s a wonderful way to purchase original art for exceptional prices. Paintings have been flying off the walls as patrons realize what a wonderful opportunity this is to own something beautiful and created by a local beach artist. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase something for your own collection or as a gift. Once again the members are donating small works for the “Mini Master” sale of matted art for only $10. Profits from the minis help to fund the many projects of the art association throughout the year.
Famous artist John Salminen, NWS,AWS,TWSA,WW will be teaching at the Beach art gallery from Jan. 25-29. This famous artist will share his approach to painting urban scenes in watercolor. Karlyn Holman will be teaching her “Watercolor Fun and Free” workshop in March.
The gallery is on Donora Street at the blinking light off Estero Blvd. It is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 12-3. The gallery will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1.
New show open at Beach art gallery
The annual Winter Juried Show sponsored by Red Coconut RV Resort opens on Jan. 24, at 4 p.m., when John Salminen NWS,AWS,TWSA, WW demonstrates his approach to painting the urban scene at the gallery. All are welcome to attend this event for a charge of $10. Refreshments will be served.
This show is open to all members of the Southwest Florida Art Council and is always one of the best shows of the season. John Salminen will be judging the artwork and the winners will be announced at the reception on Jan. 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Artwork on display will be for sale during the show until February 25.
The gallery is on Donora Street at the blinking light off Estero Blvd. It is open Monday through Saturday from 10 to 3 p.m. and Sunday noon to 3 p.m.