Art Galleries

Kahn Galleries International, 378 13th Ave. S., (941) 434-9200. Enjoy fine art and fine sculptures. Exhibits feature well-known South African artists. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, during season Nov. 1-May 31. During off-season, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.

Kensington-Stobart Gallery, 380 Broad Ave. S., (941) 261-5699. Originals and numbered and signed lithographs by John Stobart, world-renowned maritime artist. Wildlife, bronzes and signed and numbered gold jewelry by Brian Arthur and watercolors and oils by Bert Wright. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.

Knox Gallery, 375 Broad Ave. S., (941) 263-7994. Showcased are indoor and outdoor bronzes, impressionist and realist paintings. Two featured Spanish impressionist oil painters are Luna and Segrelles. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. Closed during off-season.

The Lady from Haiti, 476 Fifth Ave. S., (941) 649-8607. Haitian folk art as well as world-renowned Haitian painter's works from steel-drum sculptures to papier-mâché and metal sculpted banana trees. Southwest Florida's exclusive representative of painter Claude Dambreville. Special exhibits, call for hours.

Marianne Friedland Gallery, 359 Broad Ave. S., (941) 262-3484. Specializing in postwar American masters, including Wolf Kahn, Milton Avery, Hans Hofmann, Janet Fish, Jules Olitski, Tom Wesselmann, George Rickey and master American printmakers. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday (November-April). mfgallery@aol.com.

Marine Arts Gallery, 4250 Gulf Shore Blvd., (941) 261-0000. Features new original oil paintings by Richard K. Loud, known for his Nantucket beaches and sailing scenes, plus original oils, watercolors and limited edition prints by artist Roy Cross, a member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists. Call for hours.

Naples Museum of Art, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., (941) 597-1900. Features a revolving eclectic collection of world-class exhibitions and a permanent collection of Arts of China. Complimentary docent tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday from October through May. Special lectures to define and explain the various exhibitions. $6/adults, $3/students.

Phil Fisher Gallery, 824 Fifth Ave. S., (941) 403-8393. Features original watercolors and oils by Phil Fisher and batik paintings by Natalie Guess. Local scenes of Naples landmarks such as the Everglades, South Florida landscapes, birds and wildlife. Noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

Rick Moore Fine Art, 4230 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., (941) 434-6464; and 5455 Tamiami Trail N., (941) 592-5455. Contemporary paintings, sculpture and fine art glass. Artists include American impressionists Howard Behrens, Henrietta Milan, Thom Millsap, Suzanne Luker and Maria Bertran. Special exhibits, framing. Call for hours.

Santa Fe Studio, 1827 Trade Center Way, Suite 4, (941) 594-8102. Explores the concept of furniture as art, featuring the work of a different artist each month. Call for hours. www.santafestudio.org.

Shaw Gallery of Naples Inc., 761 Fifth Ave. S., (941) 261-7828. Located in the heart of downtown Naples, Shaw showcases a wide array of local, national and international artists. Contemporary to traditional. Special exhibits. Seasonal hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. www.shawgallery.com.

The Artwork Shop, 1309 Third St. S., (941) 262-5272. Featured are original paintings in oil, watercolor and giclée from local artists. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. During off-season, the shop closes at 3 p.m. on Saturday.

The von Liebig Art Center, Naples Art Association, 585 Park St., (941) 262-6517. American art from the 1950s forward. Various exhibitions. Classes/instruction, lectures, special exhibits. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Trudy Labell Fine Art, 1610 Trade Center Way, (941) 593-0211. Features an expansive collection of sophisticated fine art from masterpieces of realism to minimalist abstract constructions. Renowned artists whose works are in major museum collections as well as talented young artists. In-home consultations, professional installation and lighting design are offered. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and by appointment.

Weatherburn Gallery, 281 Broad Ave. S., (941) 263-8008. Exhibits that explore art from different countries in a variety of artistic styles. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. www.weatherburn.com.

PINE ISLAND

Crossed Palms Gallery, 8315 Main St., (941) 283-2283. More than 135 artists. Pottery, glass, jewelry and metal sculptures. All paintings are local- from Sarasota to Fort Myers. Carvings, painted furniture. Seasonal hours.

Koucky Studios, 5971 Baypoint Road, (941) 283-4414. Featuring American crafts, fine art and pottery made on site by Chuck Koucky. Tropical plant nursery. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. www.kouckygallery.com.

SANIBEL ISLAND

Aboriginals: Art of the First Person, 2340 Periwinkle Way in The Village, (941) 395-2200. Museum-quality fine tribal art from Africa and Australia, plus Native American art. Masks, carvings, pottery, baskets, textiles and jewelry. Lectures, special exhibits. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday (closed Sunday during summer). www.tribalworks.com.

B.I.G. Arts Center, 900 Dunlop Road, (941) 395-0900. Ongoing exhibits in the Phillips Gallery that change monthly. Juried and invitational shows and local artists. Sculpture garden features five fixed pieces. 1 to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Call for current exhibit information.

Sanibel Gallery, 1628 Periwinkle Way, (941) 472-3307. Oldest gallery on the islands. Dedicated to the representation of local artists with a view on the semi-tropical atmosphere generated on Sanibel Island. Having grown to represent more than 170 American artists and craftsmen, the gallery offers clay, glass, sculpture, wood, metal and jewelry crafts, plus the annual Sanibel Christmas ornament. Special exhibits, framing. www.sanibelgallery.com.

Seaweed Gallery, 2055 Periwinkle Way, (941) 472-2585; and 11509 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, (941) 472-1167. A collective gathering of local artists featuring a mix of acrylics and south Florida watercolors, oils, collages, mobiles, painted ceramics and painted furniture. Nantucket baskets, jewelry, Raku, Gyotaku fish prints and mosaics. Several doll artists and special art from Katie Gardenia. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Sanibel; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Captiva. www.seaweedgallery.com.

Tin Can Alley Gallery, 2480 Library Way, (941) 472-2902. Seasonal hours.

A Touch of Sanibel Pottery, 1544 Periwinkle Way, (941) 472-4330. Hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind functional art pottery made on premises. Various processes such as raku, salt fire and wood fire. Special exhibits. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Road, (941) 472-4557. Features oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, hand-pulled prints, black-and-white photography, raku ceramics, painted furniture, stained glass, baskets, metal sculptures and special exhibits. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.