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The Lady from Haiti Gallery/Boutique, 476 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 649-8607. Colorful and vibrant Caribbean art including native steel drum sculpture, Haitian paintings, papier-mâché, jewelry, accessories and highly collectible paintings by well-known artists. www.theladyfromhaiti.com.

Longstreth Goldberg Art, 5640 Taylor Road, (239) 514-2773. Contemporary painting and sculpture by approximately 40 European and American artists. The largest contemporary art gallery in Southwest Florida. www.plgart.com.

Marianne Friedland Gallery, 359 Broad Ave. S., (239) 262-3484. Specializing in postwar American masters, including Wolf Kahn, Milton Avery, Hans Hofmann, Al Held, Friedel Dzubas, Jules Olitski and Janet Fish. www.mariannefriedlandglry.

Marine Arts Gallery, 4250 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., (239) 261-0000. Opened in Salem, Mass., in 1968, making it one of the country’s oldest marine galleries featuring paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries. Additional services include consultation, purchasing, conservations and appraisals. www.marineartpaintings.com.

Marjorie Pesek Fine Art, 300 Fifth Ave. S., Suite 101, (847) 858-5525. Specializing in privately commissioned equestrian and portrait art using a technique called Layered Imagery that combines fine-quality publication paper to form images with the depth of oil painting and the vibrancy of photography. www.marjoriepesek.com.

Mary Mariner Gallery and Art Studio, 2205 Hawksridge Drive, Suite 904, (239) 353-0013. The working studio of Mary Mariner, who specializes in impressionism and abstracts.

Mitchell-Peck Gallery, 1144 Third St. S., (239) 659-5956. Master goldsmith Philip Peck and metalsmith Patrick Mitchell create Old World historical designs and custom works, including fabulous objects, corporate gifts, family crests, one-of-a-kind watches and handmade gold chains in this family-owned silver and gold design studio. www.mitchellpeck.com.

Naples Fine Art Studio, 1719 Trade Center Way, Suite 13, (239) 594-7063. Abstract, impressionist and realistic paintings by Edward R. Park.

The Naples Museum of Art, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., (239) 597-1900. Features revolving, world-class exhibitions and permanent collections. Exhibitions include: Claude Monet, American Impressionism, The Saint John’s Bible, Ángel Marcos, Walker Evans, Baseball: The Great American Game, From Cassatt to Katz. www.thephil.org.

Native Visions Gallery, 737 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 643-3785. Wildlife and landscapes from Africa to the Everglades. Verdite, bronze and leadwood sculpture, acrylics, pastel wall art, cast glass bowls.
www.callofafrica.com.

New River Fine Art, the Colonnade at 600 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 435-4515. Fine American and European contemporary, modern and impressionist paintings, works on paper and sculpture by national and internationally known artists. Special exhibits are on view throughout the year.
www.newriverfineart.com.

Nold Gallery, 850 Central Ave., Suite 203, (239) 877-4073. Oil paintings by Fred Nold in bold colors. Scenes of South Florida landscapes and urbanesque centers. Accepting commissions. www.noldgallery.com.

Red Box Studio, 5760 Shirley St., No. 10, (239) 593-4588. The working studio of artist and teacher Tammra Sigler, whose works are part of the permanent collection at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. Featuring expressionistic paintings, drawings and monotypes. By appointment. www.tammrasigler.com.

Rick Moore Fine Art Gallery, 4230 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., (239) 434-6464. This scenic gallery at the Village on Venetian Bay represents painters, glass and bronze artists while featuring paintings from Italy and the south of France among its diverse collection. www.rickmooregallery.com.

Samaniego Studio 850 Seagate Drive, (239) 352-6500. Figurative, landscape and still-life paintings and sculptures by emerging artists. Also offered is portrait painting and art instruction for painting with oil, acrylics and drawing. www.samaniegoart.com.

Schiowitz Sculpture, 3673 Prospect Ave., Suite 3, (239) 297-3960. Cast bronze, marble, granite and hydrostone representational and abstract works by Henry Schiowitz. Call for appointment.

Shaw Gallery of Naples, 761 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 261-7828. Exhibiting a wide array of local, national and international artists including Hessam Abrishami, Oleg Zhivetin and Michelle Torrez. Glass artisans Richard Royal and Chris Hawthorne, and sculptors include L’Deane Trueblood and Edward Hlavka. www.shawgallery.com. Shaw Gallery also located in Bonita Springs, 8200 Health Center Blvd., (239) 947-4938.
Silver Eagle, 651 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 403-3033. Contemporary and traditional Native American arts and crafts from more than 20 Indian nations, including handcrafted sterling silver jewelry, pueblo pottery, Navajo rugs, artifacts, prints and more.

Sweet Art Studio including Sweet Art Gallery, 2054 Trade Center Way, (239) 597-2110. Paintings on canvas, trompe l’oeil, hand-painted glass, porcelain, furniture, mosaics, sculptures, faux-finishing and murals all by Florida artists.

Trudy Labell Fine Art, 2425 Tamiami Trail N., (239) 434-7778. Exhibiting more than 30 contemporary American artists including Joel Babb, Jean Larson, Jessie Pollock and Susan Singleton. Visit the dedicated handworks area showcasing handblown glass, wooden furniture, and jewelry, and the exotically planted sculpture garden. www.trudylabellfineart.com.

Vallez Studio Gallery, 784 12th Ave S., (239) 262-0381. Paintings and limited-edition prints by Jerry Vallez, an artist featured in the permanent collection of von Liebig Art Center and who is a signature member of the International Society of Marine Painters. www.jerryvallez.com.

The von Liebig Art Center, 585 Park St., (239) 262-6517. Home of the Naples Art Association and the von Liebig Art Guild, the center includes a gallery, gift shop and library. Featuring American art from the 1950s forward and offering instruction, lectures and special exhibits.
www.naplesartcenter.org.

Weatherburn Gallery, 452 Bayfront Place, (239) 263-8008. Chosen by the Florida State Tourism Board in 2002 as an "outstanding example" of the best of Florida. Exhibiting artists of national and international reputations and their interpretations of landscapes, interiors, urbanscapes, portraiture, still lifes, florals, abstracts, sculpture and watercolors.
www.weatherburn.com.

OCHOPEE

Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Trail, (239) 695-2428. Located in the Everglades, the gallery features the black-and-white photographs of landscape photographer Clyde Butcher in addition to works by other artists.

BONITA SPRINGS

Art League of Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Road, (239) 495-8989. Provides a cultural heart for the community by providing opportunities for all ages to participate in artistic expression, education and appreciation. Houses eight studios, including clay, sculpture, photography and printmaking studios, an art library and two galleries. www.artcenterbonita.org.

Timeless Tapestries, 25091 Bernwood Drive, (239) 992-1962. Ongoing show of European and North American tapestries throughout the year.
www.timelesstapestries.net.

CAPE CORAL

Cape Coral Arts Studio, 4533 Coronado Parkway, (239) 574-0802. Fine art gallery, art supply store, gift shop and fine-crafts classes and workshops all offered here. Its clay and glass labs are the largest in Southwest Florida, and the gallery exhibits change monthly. The studio offers one-day excursions to Miami or Delray for art destinations and events.

CAPTIVA ISLAND

Jungle Drums Gallery, 11532 Andy Rosse Lane, (239) 395-2266. More than 7,000 pieces of art by 200 artists capture a variety of animals in bronze, wood, glass, copper, clay, jewelry, books, collectible apparel, furniture and paintings.
www.jungledrumsgallery.com.

Seaweed Gallery, 11509 Andy Rosse Lane, (239) 472-1167. A gathering of local artists featuring a mix of acrylics and South Florida watercolors, oils, collages, photography, jewelry, mobiles, painted ceramics and painted furniture. Also featuring Nantucket baskets, jewelry, raku, gyotaku fish prints and mosaics. 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.

The Art Gallery, Florida Gulf Coast University, (239) 590-7199. Exhibits student and faculty work as well as regional artists. Special exhibits of national and international contemporary artists such as prints from the Salvador Dali Museum Jan. 11 to Feb. 13, 2007. http://artgallery.fgcu.edu.

FORT MYERS

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 classes, performances by Theatre Conspiracy in Foulds Theatre and outdoor concerts in season. www.artinlee.org.

Arts for ACT Gallery and Studio, 2265 First St., (239) 337-5050. A variety of fine art and the Starving Artists Backroom Gallery (artworks priced at $100 or less). Local artists donate a percentage of sales to Abuse Counseling and Treatment (ACT), a nonprofit agency established to provide shelter, counseling and education to victims of domestic violence and survivors of sexual assault. www.artsforactgallery.com.

Art League of Fort Myers, 1451 Monroe St., (239) 275-3970. Under the umbrella of the Art Council of Southwest Florida, features the works of members and local teachers as well as a famous-artists workshop series. Offers classes, hosts outdoor shows and field trips. www.cyberstreet.com/artleagueofftmyers.

Edison College’s Bob Rauschenberg Gallery, Humanities Hall, 8099 College Parkway, (239) 489-9313. Exhibits the works of local artists, students and nationally known artists.

Florida Fine Art Gallery, located within Gannon’s Antique and Art Center, 16521 S. Tamiami Trail, (239) 489-2211. Contemporary Florida artists; oils, watercolors and photography. Meet-the-artist events and guest-artist exhibits.

Olde Florida Gallerie, Bell Tower Shops, (239) 475-7000. Works by American and international artists, including Tripp Harrison, Steven Quartly and M&I Garmash.

Studio 39, 39 Patio De Leon, (239) 690-0004. Exhibits paintings, sculpture and print works from emerging and established local, national and international artists.

The Pottery Garden, located at the Design Center, 13251 McGregor Blvd., Suite 106-1, (239) 415-4446. A paint-your-own-pottery studio offers classes on painting and creating pottery. www.thepotterygarden.com.