Discover Art Galleries

Bonita Springs

Art League of Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Road, (239) 495-8989. Provides a cultural heart and identity to the community by conducting a variety of visual and performing art classes and revolving exhibitions. Class instruction, workshops and summer camps available throughout the year in eight studios and two galleries. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday. www.artcenterbonita.org.

Jamali Fine Art, 26795 S. Bay Drive at The Promenade, (239) 947-8053 and 659 Fifth Ave. S. in Naples, (239) 261-1160. Exclusively exhibits works of Jamali, including original fresco tempos, bronze sculptures, limited-edition prints and photography. New arrivals weekly.

The Waterfront Gallery, 26251 S. Tamiami Trail, (239) 947-4433. Artwork ranges from originals to posters and everything in between. 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Cape Coral

Cape Coral Arts Studio, 4533 Coronado Parkway, (239) 574-0802. Fine-arts and fine-crafts classes and workshops in various media year-round. Glass center. Clay program is largest in Southwest Florida. Fine-arts gallery exhibits change monthly. Arts supply store and gift shop. Hours vary depending on class schedule.

Lalita Lyon Cofer Originals and Fine Art Reproductions, 4917 Seville Court, (239) 549-8410. Images from journeys of the heart, the Caribbean and Europe. Brilliant, transparent color canvases created with pure pigment combined in a collage of hand-stained papers. www.lalitalyoncofer.com.

Captiva Island

Jungle Drums Gallery, 11532 Andy Rosse Lane, (239) 395-2266. Diverse works and prices. More than 7,000 pieces of art by 200 artists capture a variety of animals in bronze, wood, glass, clay, jewelry, books and paintings. Special exhibits. Framing available. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, closed Sunday. www.jungledrumsgallery.com.

Seaweed Gallery, 11509 and 11513 Andy Rosse Lane, (239) 472-1167. A 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. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. www.seaweedgallery.com.

Estero

Artistic Surroundings, 21301 U.S. 41 S., (239) 948-2787. Work by Edna Hibel and Ben Essenburg as well as local artists. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Fort Myers

A Laurel Art Gallery, 2112 Crystal Drive, (239) 278-0489. Features the works of international impressionist artists Ch. Vavrina and Gerard Valtier. Call for hours.

Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., (239) 939-2787. Presents free monthly art gallery exhibitions and special events, year-round arts classes and workshops for adults and children, summer arts camps, after-school arts programs, performances by Theatre Conspiracy in Foulds Theatre and outdoor Jazz Alliance concerts in season. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday. www.artinlee.com.

American Art Glass Gallery, 13499 U.S. 41 S.E., Suite 100, (239) 433-4700. Located at the Mole Hole in Bell Tower Shops, the gallery features a mixture of contemporary artwork. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Art League of Fort Myers, 1451 Monroe St., (239) 275-3970. Features the works of members, local teachers and a "Pageant of Lights" exhibit during the year. Offers a famous-artists workshop series, outdoor art and craft shows. Call for hours.

Edison Community College's Gallery of Fine Arts (in Humanities Hall), 8099 College Parkway, (239) 489-9313. Exhibits the works of local artists, students and nationally known artists. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Island Gallery and Boutique, 6151 Estero Blvd., Suite 5, (239) 463-7100. Features the largest paintings in Southwest Florida. The 40-by-60-inch acrylic paintings are done by local artists. Call for an appointment.

Thomas Kinkade Spring Gate, Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers, (239) 415-7000, and Coastland Center in Naples, (239) 430-4330. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Marco Island

Art League of Marco Island, 1010 Winterberry Drive, (239) 394-4221. Fine-art gallery with gift shop. Classes/instruction, lectures and special exhibits. Seasonal hours. www.marcoislandart.com.

Kennedy Studios, 599 S. Collier Blvd., Suite 301, (239) 394-0409. Fine limited-edition prints, serigraphs, museum prints and lithographs. Representing nationally and locally known artists. Classes, special exhibits and framing. Seasonal hours.

Saran Carved Glass Gallery, Nine Front St., (239) 642-7101. Glass and marble furniture and bullet-carved glass walls. Noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday.

Studio Art Gallery, 1103 Bald Eagle Drive, (239) 394-5452. Original oils of local scenes by Charles Gruppe, ocean-inspired bronze sculptures by Gene Davis, portraits and local scenes by in-house resident artist Dom Messano, and hundreds of prints by Art LaMay, Hanraeta and others. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and by appointment on weekends.

Naples

Africa Gallery of African Art, 537 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 262-6625. Tribal art from West Africa including wooden masks and sculptures, brass figures, clay sculptures and pottery as well as clothing. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sunday by appointment. www.theafricangallery.com.

Arsenault Gallery, 1180 Gordon Drive, (239) 263-1214. Paintings of Naples and other favorite places by Paul Arsenault. Open by appointment.

Art in Context, 5353 Jaeger Road, (239) 280-8681. A new gallery for modern art, which explores art in the context of architecture and design. Offers a broad spectrum of art from original works to works on paper by modern masters as well as sculpture, ceramics and photography by some of today's finest artists. High quality art at or below market value. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, Saturday and Sunday by appointment.

The Artwork Shop, 1309 Third St. S., (239) 262-5272. Original paintings in oil, watercolor and giclée from local artists. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Atelier Lizio Naples, 1895 Seward Ave. off Shirley Street, (239) 513-2796. A 2,200-square-foot gallery featuring Lizio's abstract expressionist works on canvas as well as an exhibit of the Flight Centennial Collection. 1 to 4 p.m. Monday and Wednesday and by appointment.

Broken Wing Studio, 1193 Industrial Blvd., (239) 261-9797. One-of-a-kind art from traditional to abstract. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Calusa Gallery, 2460 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 404, (239) 594-3888. Originals by local artists, limited-edition lithographs, golf art, photography, custom framing and mirrors, ceramics reflecting the natural beauty of Southwest Florida. Handmade home décor and custom framing. Special exhibits. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and by appointment.

Canfield, Brown and Associates, 1010 Central Ave., (239) 434-7733. Contemporary fine art featuring the abstract paintings of G.T. Burke. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

The Darvish Collection Gallery of Fine Arts, 1199 Third St. S., (239) 261-7581. Exhibitions in seven gallery rooms representing prominent contemporary artists from the United States and Europe. Featuring an extensive inventory of paintings from the 18th to20th centuries, and specializing in Cape Ann School of Art. Group tours by appointment. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and by appointment.

Davis-Keil Fine Art, 331 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 775-3200. Internationally recognized, exciting emerging artists, encompassing painting, sculpture, drawing and photography of the contemporary art world. Carries an ever-expanding inventory of fine art prints and paintings. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

DeBruyne Fine Art, 275 Broad Ave. S., (239) 262-4551. Impressionist paintings from the 19th century to the present. Hand-turned wood, marble sculpture, bronze and steel sculpture. Special exhibits. Seasonal hours.

Dennison-Moran Gallery, 696 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 263-0590. Features the work of 150 different American artists and craftsmen, including works by owners, painter Mary Moran and goldsmith Kathleen Dennison. Call for hours.

The Dexter Gallery, 707 12th Ave. S., (239) 262-5446. Showcasing paintings of Naples artist Richard Dexter, the gallery features canvases of areas of interest in Naples, as well as work Dexter has created in travel. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Echoes of Africa, 537 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 434-9200. Among the numerous African artworks are artifacts, rugs, beadwork and masks. 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.

Eckert Fine Art, 390 12th Ave. S., (239) 261-1100. Specializing in Impressionist, modern and contemporary art. Established in 1973, the Naples gallery features the work of renowned artists Pierre-Auguste Renoir, James Rosenquist, Alexander Calder, Tom Blackwell, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, Darryl Pottorf and Don Gummer. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. www.eckertfineart.com.

The Englishman Fine Art & Antiques, 1170 Third St. S., (239) 649-8088.

Featuring a collection of paintings on an array of subject matter, including landscapes, portrait, still life and hunt scenes from various listed artists of the Victorian era and earlier. The gallery also carries a comprehensive selection of period European furniture, and offers design, restoration, framing, consulting and lighting services, all provided by our team of professionals. www.theenglishmanusa.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. In-season: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Etienne, The Plaza on Third Street South, (239) 403-4900. Never mainstream, yet always exactly correct, the gallery is a rich mix of 17th through early 20th century antiques. Visit the timeless beauty of hand-selected fine antique art and furniture-chosen from estates and to-the-trade-only sites throughout Europe-for Naples' sophisticated sense of style. Exceptional, discerning-yet totally livable-works of art. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Sunday.

Four Winds Gallery, 340 13th Ave. S., (239) 263-7555 and 658 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 263-2662. In its 22nd season, the gallery is recognized for exceptional American Indian art and jewelry. Featuring the finest quality gold and silver jewelry by award-winning Native American artists. Masterworks of art and sculpture, basketry, pottery and weavings of historic, traditional and contemporary nature. Lectures, special exhibits. Seasonal and by appointment.