Arts
Cape Coral
Cape Coral-Lee County Library
The Cape Coral-Lee County Library, 921 S.W. 39th Terrace, welcomes three artists with very different pieces to the Art Gallery for the month of August.
Mary Widmer moved from Illinois to Florida when her husband retired. In 2001 she took her first art course at Edison Community College and was on her way. She considers each work of art she completes starts as an adventure. She has exhibited in many art leagues, including Arts for ACT and Big Arts.
Ann Harrison May was born without arms and has learned to use her feet for everything else. She feels expressing art is allowing the body and soul to connect with the spirit within life. She wants to bring out the bright and brilliant colors of the art world into a difficult and confusing life. She has been in social work most of her adult life and her love for the arts has led her to work with the disabled. She is a member of the Mouth and Foot Painting Association and through them her work is sold internationally.
Cynthia McIntyre’s funky name for her funky art is “Bunkyworks” – colorful, quirky glass pieces that range from rainbow-striped plates to jewelry. Bunkyworks at Riverside Park is home to her used glass art studio.
The Art Gallery is sponsored and funded by the Friends of the Cape Coral Library. It is open Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. For information, call 542-3933 or (TTY) 542-4429.
Harbour View Gallery
Harbour View Gallery welcomes photographer Lynn Berreitter and Lois Johnston, fused glass artist, as the September featured visiting artists. An opening exhibition wine and cheese reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at 5789 Cape Harbour Drive, Unit 104. Open to the public. Artwork will be on display. The gallery is open daily from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. with extended hours Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and for special events. For information, call 540-5789 or visit: www.harbourviewgallery.com.
Cape Coral Arts Studio
The Cape Coral Arts Studio, 4533 Coronado Parkway, presents:
– Call to artists for 17th annual “Aquarium” exhibit: Exhibit depicts life beneath the waves, whether real or imaginary, realistic or abstract. Special lighting and sound effects. Entry fee is $10 non-refundable per artist. Submit up to two pieces. Delivery from 9 a.m.-noon Monday. Artist reception from 5-7 p.m. Sept 11.
– Today-Friday: Bradford Shaw Hermann gallery exhibit. Free and open to the public.
For information, call 574-0802.
Fort Myers
Florida Gulf Coast University
FGCU Department of Visual and Performing Arts presents the recent works, video installations and projections of Kent Anderson Butler Sept. 3-Oct. 9. An opening reception with the artist will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 3. For information, visit: artgallery.fgcu.edu.
Artfest 2010
Call for artists for Artfest Fort Myers 2010. The 10th annual downtown, juried fine art festival showcases the work of 200 fine artists and fine craftsmen. Also includes food, entertainment, a children’s Art Yard and Art Under 20, and a high school art competition. Festival dates are Feb. 6-7, 2010. Application deadline is Sept. 16. For an application, call 768-3602, e-mail info@ArtFestFortMyers.com or visit the Web site online at: www.ArtFestFortMyers.com.
HOWL Gallery
The HOWL Gallery presents “Southwest Florida Lives!” 1st Annual Group Show. The non-juried group exhibit showcases new and existing talent in Southwest Florida. Featured artists include Daniel Calvert, Andrya Campbell, Heather Clough, Michael Damico, T.C. Dorler, Veron Ennis, Doug Heslep, Andy Howl, Kyle Jackson, Matt Lackey, Chet Loggins, Eric Lorette, Eve Lynch, Ryan McIntosh, Don Murphy, Eustaquio Pacot, Crissy Penuel, Scott Snyder and others.
The HOWL Gallery features local and national contemporary artists and mixes in pop culture, such as graphic novels and designer art toys, with a tattoo studio. Gallery openings are held from 7-9 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month. For information, contact Andy Howl or Alainna Zwiernik at 332-0161 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. or e-mail info@howlgallery.com.
Artist workshop
The Portrait and Figure Painters Society of SW Florida Inc. presents configurative artist Steven Assael of New York. A deposit of $200 is requested to hold a space. Balance due by March 1, 2010. Early registration requested. Upon receiving payment, attendees will be registered. Mail check to Portrait and Figure Painters Society of SW Florida Inc., Attn: Treasurer, 17545 Butler Road, Fort Myers, FL 33967-2966. Workshop details will be provided via e-mail as soon as available. For information, call 481-2081.