Artist Profile
Meet One of Southwest Florida’s Top Portrait Artists
Martha Maria Cantu almost gave up on art. Now, the self-trained artist is at the forefront of Immokalee's growing arts scene.
Community
Southwest Florida Groups Push to Make the Arts More Accessible to All
Local arts organizations are adding more sensory-friendly theater performances, techy sound assistance and inclusive programming.
Artist Profile
This Naples Artist Makes Lace-Like Jewelry Out of Metal
Cheri Dunnigan stitches gold and silver threads into modern heirlooms, reminiscent of Armenian needle lace, a generational lace-making technique passed from mothers...
Personalities
Meet The Woman Poised To Put Southwest Florida’s Opera Scene On The Map
Nicoletta Mantovani carries on her late husband Luciano Pavarotti's legacy with a state-of-the-art performing arts theater in Naples.
Art of Style
Art and Fashion Meld in This Fort Myers Fashion Shoot
Fort Myers artist Mariapia Malerba’s calligraphy-inspired paintings provide the perfect backdrop for the season’s favorite palette: black-and-white.
Arts + Culture
The Power of Color in Art
Three Southwest Florida artists embrace vibrant hues to create meaningful visuals.
Season Preview 2023
Naples Players celebrates 70 years—and a new space
David Corban designed the glittering renovation, which The Naples Players starts to debut in March.
Season Preview / Music
Bonita Springs’ music scene heats up
The guys behind Sugarshack debut their much-anticipated music venue and gastropub in Downtown Bonita.
Season Preview / Art Fix
Season Preview: Arts News to Know
Some of the news we're keeping tabs on in the arts scene
Season Preview / Art Fix
Meet Artis-Naples’ New Artistic and Music Director
Alexander Shelley, Artis—Naples’ artistic and music director designate, talks to us about the future of classical music.
Season Preview / Visual Arts
Best Visual Arts Shows for Season 2023-2024 in SWFL
These are the shows you won't want to miss.
Artist Profile
This Naples Artist Weaves Wonders
For Mary Day, weaving is an artform ripe for human expression.
Insider
Concept Shops—the best new hubs for style in Southwest Florida
Skip the big-box stores in favor of these hyper-local offerings.
Photography
Photographer Luca Martinez Shows the Everglades as You’ve Never Seen It
The Florida native uses his adventurous spirit and knack for storytelling to capture the swamp's natural splendor.
Arts + Culture
An Architect’s Guide to Downtown Fort Myers
Architect Joyce Owens takes us on a jaunt to uncover the city's midcentury modern roots.
Artist Profile
This Fort Myers artist shows a beautiful, raw view of motherhood
FGCU assistant professor Grace Mikell Ramsey paints dream-like canvases that unpack the full experience of motherhood.
Music
Meet the Players Behind SWFL’s thriving underground music scene
Musician and writer Angela Page explores the budding underground scene, where young artists foster spaces for innovation and expression.