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Collier County Arts Salut Hispanic Arts and Culture
Spotlight
Big-Name Authors Come to Town
Five New York Times bestselling authors will appear at Friends of the Library (Collier County) luncheons
Arts + Culture
A-List Comics Come To Town
Chelsea Handler, Kevin Hart and others descend on Southwest Florida
Art
Visual Arts
Music
Live From Southwest Florida
From Latin-infused jazz to electric violin to toe-tapping reggae, these local creatives keep the region’s music scene alive throughout the year.
Art
Paul Arsenault Shares the Intriguing Stories Behind His Pastel Interpretations of Southwest Florida
Naples artist Paul Arsenault captures nearly 50 years of local heritage and sense of place through his pastel-hued, plein air paintings.
Arts + Culture
Beyond the Frame
In Naples Art District, artists set the daily rhythm of the neighborhood, filled with warehouse-converted studios.
Arts + Culture
Galleries, Museums + Cultural Centers
Whether you want to browse fine art, meet local artists or catch a show, the region’s art centers have you covered.
Features
The Sound of Things to Come
Sugarshack Media roots modern streaming culture in community through their 1940s Bonita Springs bungalow where they record their live music sessions.
Art
Mysterious Ways
An exhibit of rare paintings by Belgian Surrealist René Magritte at Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum immerses viewers in a dream world.
Artist to Know
Desert Rose
With her latest series, rising Naples artist Kristy Gammill explores the dualities between the country’s Western and Eastern landscapes.
Culture Maker
He(ART) of Downtown
In Fort Myers’ arts scene, all roads lead back to Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center and the man responsible for making...
Curator's Corner
Homeward Bound
A prodigal daughter returns to Sanibel Island with an artful agenda, and BIG ARTS is all the better for it.
Arts + Culture
Subjects Matter
Mixed-media artist Martha De la Cruz speaks loudly on current issues.