Galleries

The Naples Museum of Art holds 15 galleries exhibiting rotating temporary and permanent collections. In Fort Myers, the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at Edison College pays tribute to the world-renowned artist, who lives and works on nearby Captiva Island.

Art galleries are easy to find throughout the region, from downtown Fort Myers and Pine Island's funky Matlacha to the commercial centers of Sanibel and Captiva and the quaint neighborhoods of Old Naples. While you'll find a plethora of seascapes and beach scenes fit for framing, many other styles and themes are available as well.

Yet another way to experience art Gulfshore-style is at an outdoor art show, many of which take place in all but the hottest months. Some are juried, while others welcome anyone willing to rent a booth.

Those seized with the desire to fashion their own art can seek guidance and encouragement from several nonprofit art leagues found everywhere from Marco Island to Fort Myers.

COLLIER COUNTY

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. Call for seasonal hours. Online at www.marcoislandart.com.

Karisma Galleries, 599 S. Collier Blvd., (239) 389-0955. Features handmade jewelry, art pottery, furniture and glassware. Artists include Wendy McKinney, Amy Peters and Meg Allen. www.karismagalleries.com.

Kennedy Studios, 1089 N. Collier Blvd., Suite 431, (239) 394-0409. Fine limited-edition prints, serigraphs, museum prints and lithographs. Representing nationally and locally known artists. Special exhibits and framing. Seasonal hours.

Muldoon Studios, 9 Front St., (239) 248-4681. Artist Steve Muldoon specializes in murals, faux painting and oils on canvas. www.muldoonart.com.

Studio Art Gallery, 1103 Bald Eagle Drive, (239) 394-5452. Original oils and acrylics by Jo-Ann Sanborn, bronze sculptures by Walter Koenigstein, South American art by Mercedes Piedrahita, and hundreds of prints by Art LaMay, Hanraeta and others. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and open by appointment on weekends.

Tycoon Art Gallery, 740 N. Collier Blvd., Suite 106, (239) 389-2204. Contemporary and classic. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Within Africa Gallery, 1069 N. Collier Blvd., Suite 218, (239) 394-7299. Features fine original paintings; sculptures in wood, stone, iron and silver. The authentic African artwork showcases a variety of themes including animals, landscapes, people and abstracts. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Naples

Adams Galleries, 5201 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 3, (239) 403-0040. Large selection of original oil paintings from all over the world.

The Alan Brown Gallery, 907 Seventh St. S., (239) 403-4487. Art by contemporary American masters. By appointment only.

Antinori-Arsenault Art and Fashion Gallery, 284 Broad Ave. S. (239) 649-7075. Art by Antinori and Paul Arsenault and Italian design clothing and accessories. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays noon to 5 p.m.

Area Arts, 950 Third Ave. N., (239) 434-2787. An eclectic gallery showcasing 90 percent local artists, Area Arts will help you choose the right art to enhance your existing environment. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by appointment.

Arno Mediterranean Gallery, 2081 J&C Blvd., (239) 254-9364. Paintings of Mediterranean villages, harbors and gardens by local artist Arno DeVilliers. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

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

Arte Direct Gallery, 6240 Shirley St., (239) 591-3913. Represents a variety of artists, including Adrian DeRooy of Holland, Israeli Oz Elhai and local artist Lee H. Davis. The gallery carries a number of European, Latin and Asian abstracts, landscapes, florals and more.

The Artwork Shop, 1309 Third St. S., (239) 262-5272. Original paintings in oil, watercolor and giclée from local artists. Custom framing available. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Atelier Contemporary, 561 Palm Circle, (239) 213-0712. The working studio of Janis Siegel features contemporary, abstract, expressionist oils and acrylics.

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

C. W. Smith Imported Antiques, 1260 Third St. S., (239) 213-0749. Direct importer of high-quality, antique Chinese furniture, artifacts and art, and British, Dutch and Portuguese colonial furniture. www.cwsmithinc.com.

Calusa Gallery, 2460 Vanderbilt Beach Road, (239) 594-3888. Features art that reflects the natural beauty of the outdoors in Southwest Florida. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and by appointment.

The Clay Place, 1555 Shadowlawn Drive, (239) 775-1078. Gallery of potter Jim Rice featuring functional artwork. Established in Naples in 1973 and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.naplesclayplace.com.

Cliff Ross Dog and Pony Show Gallery, 586 Ninth St. S., (239) 417-3166. Features a blend of varied-medium works, often with a canine or equestrian theme.

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 to 20th 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.

DeBruyne Fine Art Gallery, 275 Broad Ave. S. (239) 262-4551. Impressionist paintings from the 19th century to the present. Hand-turned wood, marble, bronze and steel sculpture. 19th- and 20th-century European and American and contemporary art. Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m. www.debruynefineart.com.

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. Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., later on weekends. Blue Moonstone, 483 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 262-0720, is a sister gallery to the Dennison-Moran Gallery. Showcases many artists, including Spanish and Italian artists. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Dexter Gallery, 707 12th Ave. S., (239) 262-5446. Showcasing paintings of Naples artist Richard Dexter, including areas of interest in Naples. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Echoes of Africa, 537 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 262-6625. Featuring a variety of African art and antiques, including artifacts, jewelry and wildlife paintings. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.

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

The Englishman Fine Art & Antiques, 1170 Third St. S., (239) 649-8088. Featuring a collection of paintings, including landscapes, portrait, still life and hunt scenes from various listed artists of the Victorian era and earlier. Period European furniture, design, restoration and more. Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.theenglishmanusa.com.

Etienne, the Plaza on Third Street South, (239) 403-4900. A mix of 17th- through early 20th-century antiques. Fine antique art and furniture chosen from estates and to-the-trade-only sites throughout Europe. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Sunday.

Four Winds Gallery, two locations, 340 13th Ave. S., (239) 263-7555 and 658 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 263-2662. The gallery is recognized for exceptional American Indian art and jewelry. Featuring 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. Seasonal and by appointment.

Funky Flamingo Studio, 2725 12th St. N., (239) 434-7006. Features work of artist Muffy Clark Gill, whose art reflects the flourishing Indonesian art of wax and dye known as batik. A selection of artwork is always available and can be seen by appointment. Online at www.funkyflamingo.com.

Galerie Azur, 1300 Third St. S., Suite 103E, (239) 435-9680. Features French contemporary artists, including painters Mocci, Gavazzi, Corominas, Kristoff L., Ludivine and Martinay, as well as sculptors Sandri and Marshall. New artists include Vittore, Thos and Gramignano. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. www.galerieazur.com.

Galerie du Soleil, 393 Broad Ave. S. (239) 417-3450. A fine-art gallery with original paintings, sculptures and limited-edition giclées. Includes works by impressionists Leonard Wren and Robert Cook and colorist Jane Seymour. Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

Gallery Row, Broad Avenue South at Third Street, (239) 513-3888. Shaded by palm trees in one of the most beautiful areas in Naples, the members of the Gallery Row Association offer some of the largest collections of fine art and antiques in Southwest Florida.

Gallery Matisse, 1170 Third St. S. in the Plaza, (239) 649-7114. Impressionist and classical paintings by American and European masters and emerging artists. Art glass, sculpture and jewelry. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. www.gallerymatisse.com.

Gallery on Fifth, 680 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 430-9200. Offers a diverse collection featuring American and European fine arts, including works by Russian masters. Noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.