Saturday, November 14, 2026
Sofia Mustelier, a young visitor from Canada, admires the bold colors of a watermelon painting.
Tommaso Billitteri of the Center for the Arts checks the height line for the paintings.
Artist Sweeter Hodgins brought a Sea Turtle for exhibit during the Thursday In-take.
Weaver Nanette Baumgardner is displaying her Violet Fields Shawl.
Local artist Vera Ripley with her Blueberries.
Florida Mystique features art by Marco Island Academy students and is on display at the La Petite and Rush Galleries.
For the April Art exhibits at the Center for the Arts, you’ll find something for everyone to enjoy. According to the Center for the Arts, 76 pieces by 46 adult students and instructorsline the walls of the Lauritzen Gallery, showcasing the 2024 Adult Student show of any medium.
It is a fun exhibit where you will find a little of this and a little of that, using different materials from watercolor, acrylic, pottery, oil, stone, clay, fabric and photography. It is a fresh and evocative exhibit by adult students in our community.
Each year, the Art Center sends out a call for participation from students in any medium. The show offers the opportunity for students of the past year to exhibit work completed in or derived from their classes taken at the Art Center. And it is a juried art exhibit through April 30th.
The results are as follows:
First Place- Discovery Within by Dick James (Stone).
Second place-Watchingthe Tide by Jennifer Robey (Watercolor).
Third place-Starry Night Lamp byVirginia Palma (Clay).
Honorable Mention - Stacked Cactus by Jean Camposano (clay).
Honorable Mention - Palm Cottage by Denise Nenner (watercolor).
La Petite Galerie and Rush feature Florida Mystique, 24 pieces by art students from Marco Island Academy (MIA). According to Rob Eder, fine arts and humanities instructor for MIA, this was part of an ongoing assignment to capture the essence of Florida.
According to Eder, “the majority of the photo manipulation for the artwork was compositional where students used the Photoshop crop tool to make sure that the photos had the proper “Rule of Thirds,” proportion. Also, some photos were adjusted for lighting and color saturation. All artwork is for sale for $100 per picture.”
Alsothis month, the Calusa Garden Club will bring “Floral Interpretations” of artwork to both galleries on April 19th. The floral arrangements will be on view from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM,with a Patron Reception following from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Looking ahead to May, here’s what’s in store at the Art Center Theatre.
On May 4, The Naples Players Present La Comedia of Errors, a bilingual adaptation of one of William Shakespeare's zaniest comedies. Whether you speak English, Spanish, or both, you're sure to love this hilarious and unique production.
May 16-19, 23, 25, 26, 2024- Paradise and Mr. Prince by Marco playwright
Mitch Eil. Join private investigator Dan Paradise on a thrilling adventure in Paradise and Mr. Prince. Set against the backdrop of Marco Island, this tale of life, friendship, and self-discovery is not to be missed.
Tickets for all performances are available now. For tickets and more information, visit marcoislandart.org, or call 239-394-4221 or visit https://www.marcoislandart.org/arts-center-theatre/.
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