Visitor's Annual: Galleries & Visual Arts

Art collectors from around the world have long guarded our quiet side of Florida as their own personal best-kept secret. But the word is out. The museums and galleries along the Gulfshore have been discovered by the most discriminating critics. Besides our hundreds of fine galleries, beautiful works of sculpture and trompe l’oeil grace both public and private spaces. Gallery-rich Old Naples is especially delightful on Thursday evenings, when twinkly lights and street musicians provide added ambience to your art stroll. At Naples’ Bayfront Place, top-tier galleries join the chic mix of bistros and boutiques overlooking the Gordon River.

The collections and exhibitions at the Naples Museum of Art, the von Liebig Art Center and the Marco Island Center for the Arts rival some of the finest museums in the country and all our Gulfshore. Colorful galleries sprout from historic downtown cottages to turn-of-the-century fisherman’s shacks. This is nothing new—for many years, artists like Jonathan Green, Darryl Pottorf, Phil Fisher, Natalie Guess, Joan Sonnenberg and photographer Clyde Butcher have made this region their home.

MARCO ISLAND
Marco Island’s Center for the Arts/Art League of Marco Island, 1010 Winterberry Drive, (239) 394-4221. Free admission to galleries, outside art shows and opening exhibits. Classes and workshops offered. www.marcoislandart.com.

Kennedy Studios, 1089 N. Collier Blvd., Suite 431, (239) 394-0409. Fine limited-edition prints, serigraphs, museum prints and lithographs by national and local artists.

Muldoon Studios, 9 Front St., (239) 248-4681. (239) 348-5849. Featuring third-generation painter Steve Muldoon. Specializing 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 and prints by Art LaMay, Hanraeta and others. www.thestudioartgallery.net.

NAPLES
Adams Galleries, 5201 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 3, (239) 403-0040. Large selection
of original oil paintings in Italian, Mediterranean, tropical and contemporary styles.www.adamsgalleriesflorida.com.

The Alan Brown Gallery,(239) 403-4487. Art by contemporary American masters including Robert Rauschenberg, Andy Warhol, Jim Dine, Larry Rivers and James Rosenquist. By appointment only. www.alanbrowngallery.com.

Antinori-Arsenault Art and Fashion Gallery, 284 Broad Ave. S. (239) 649-7075. Art by Antinori and Paul Arsenault and Italian-designed clothing and accessories.

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

Art Modern Gallery, 751 12th Ave. S., (239) 263-1137. Presents a collection of unique modern and contemporary fine art by local and internationally renowned artists. www.artmoderngallery.com.

The Artwork Shop, 1309 Third St. S., (239) 262-5272. Paintings in oil, watercolor and giclée from local artists.

Atelier Contemporary, 561 Palm Circle E., (239) 213-0712. Studio of Janis Siegel and Louis Salvati. Specializing in large-scale abstract and expressionist paintings in oils. Call for appointment. www.salvatisiegel.com.

Atelier Lizio Naples, 2054 Trade Center Way, (239) 513-2796. Housed in the Sweet Art Gallery. www.atelierlizio.com

C. W. Smith Imported Antiques, 1260 Third St. S., (239) 213-0749. Pottery from neolithic to Qing dynasties; Vietnamese and Thai ceramics; 15th to 19th century furniture from the Northern Provinces and more. www.cwsmithinc.com.

Calusa Gallery, 2460 Vanderbilt Beach Road, (239) 594-3888. Features Southwest Florida art. www.calusagallery.com

The Clay Place, 1555 Shadowlawn Drive, (239) 775-1078. The gallery of potter Jim Rice features functional artwork including platters, clocks, mugs and plates. www.naplesclayplace.com.

The Darvish Collection Inc. Gallery of Fine Art, 1199 Third St. S., (239) 261-7581. Nineteenth to 20th century European and American oil paintings, marble and bronze sculptures. www.darvishcollection.com.

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. www.debruynefineart.com.

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

The Dexter Gallery, 707 12th Ave. S., (239) 262-5446. Showcasing paintings of Naples artist Richard Dexter.

The Englishman Fine Art & Antiques, 1170 Third St. S., (239) 649-8088. Fine European antique art and furnishing from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. www.theenglishmanusa.com.

Four Winds Gallery, 340 13th Ave. S., (239) 263-7555; and 658 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 263-2662. Featuring gold and silver jewelry by award-winning Native American artists. Masterworks of art and sculpture, basketry, pottery and weavings. www.fourwindsnaples.com.

Funky Flamingo Studio, 2725 12th St. N., (239) 434-7006. Features work of batik artist Muffy Clark Gill. Call for appointment. www.funkyflamingo.com.

Galerie du Soleil, 393 Broad Ave. S., (239) 417-3450. Featuring nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, including works by Henry Asencio and Robert Cook and Jane Seymour. www.galeriedusoleil.com.

Gallery Row, Broad Avenue South at Third Street, (239) 513-3888. Offering some of the largest collections of fine art and antiques in Southwest Florida.

Gallery Matisse, 1170 Third St. S., Suite C-106, (239) 649-7114. Showcasing the work of Modern Masters, contemporary impressionists and realists. www.gallerymatisse.com.

Gallery on Fifth, 680 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 430-9200. American and European fine arts, including works by Russian masters. www.artorg.net/id17.htm

Gallery One, 1301 Third St. S., (239) 263-0835. Contemporary art with mixed media of paintings, sculpture, art glass and crafts. www.galleryonenaples.com.

Gallery Susan deWitt, 5405 Taylor Road, Suite 6, (239) 254-8005. Contemporary original works created by established and emerging artists. Open by appointment. www.gallerysusandewitt.com.

Gardner-Colby Gallery, 386 & 365 Broad Ave. S. (239) 403-7787. Represents living American artists. Emphasizing traditional landscapes, still-life and figurative paintings, and sculpture.
www.gardnercolbygallery.com.

Guess-Fisher Gallery, 824 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 659-2787. Owners and artists Natalie Guess and Phil Fisher feature their artwork (batik, clay, watercolor and oils) and the work of other Florida artists.

Fantasy & Faux, 1750 J&C Blvd., Suite 1, (239) 591-1816. Featuring high-end specialty paintings, Venetian painters and faux blis. www.fantasyandfaux.com.

Harmon-Meek Gallery, 599 Ninth St. N., Suite 309, (239) 261-2637. Promotes American artists dating from 1920 to the present. www.harmonmeekgallery.com.

HW Gallery, 1391 Third St. S., (239) 263-6640. Offering modern, contemporary and traditional art. Artists exhibited include Bartlett, Chagall, Dickson, Picasso, Rauschenberg, Renoir, Rosenquist, Stella and more. www.hwgallery.com.

IAG Galleries, 1170 Third St. S., (239) 649-7339. Art alliance associated with the International Artists Guild featuring the works of African artist Craig Bone and Russian artist Georgy Kurasov.

Jamali Fine Art, 659 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 261-1160. Master of oils, acrylics, pigmentations on cork, sumi ink, fresco-tempera, photography collage, bronze sculpture, paste and drawings. www.jamalifineartllc.com.

Jo-Gi Gallery, 474 5th Ave. S., (239) 659-5644. Unique and diverse collection of contemporary French fine art. www.jogigallery.com.

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

Longstreth Goldberg Art, 5640 Taylor Road, (239) 514-2773. Contemporary painting and sculpture by European and American artists. 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.com.

Marine Arts Gallery, 4250 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., (239) 261-0000. One of the country’s oldest marine galleries featuring paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries. www.marineartpaintings .com.

Marjorie Pesek Fine Art, (239) 293-4167. Specializing in privately commissioned equestrian and portrait art using a technique called Layered Imagery. 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. 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. 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 and acrylics. 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 and sculpture. www.newriverfineart.com.

Nold Gallery, 850 Central Ave., Suite 203, (239) 877-4073. Oil paintings by colorist Fred Nold. www.noldgallery.com.

Red Box Studio, 5760 Shirley St., Suite 10, (239) 821-1017. The working studio of artist and teacher Tammra Sigler. Featuring expressionistic paintings, drawings and monotypes. By appointment. www.tammrasigler.com.

Rick Moore Fine Art Gallery, 4230 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., (239) 434-6464. At the Village on Venetian Bay. Painters and bronze artists. www.rickmooregallery.com.

Rosen Gallery & Studios, 2172 J & C Blvd., (239) 821-1061. A unique artistic experience uniting three gallery spaces surrounding the working studios of award-winning artists.

Samaniego Studio, 990 fourth Ave. S, (239) 352-6500. Figurative, landscape and still-life paintings and sculptures by emerging artists. www.samaniegoart.com.

Shaw Gallery of Naples, 761 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 261-7828. Exhibiting local, national and international artists including Hessam Abrishami, Oleg Zhivetin, Michelle Torrez, Richard Royal, Chris Hawthorne, L’Deane Trueblood and Craig French. www.shawgallery.com. Shaw Gallery also located in Bonita Springs, 8200 Health Center Blvd. Suite 103, (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. www.silvereaglegallery.com

The Studio on 5th, 487 Fifth Ave. S., (888) 743-0100. Mixed-media portraiture by Karen Walsh Haupt, and rotating gallery of artists.