“Iconic Images of Marco Island”

It was a rainy Wednesday, but that did not deter residents and local artists from attending the

June 16 Art at City Hall Open House for the “Iconic Images of Marco Island”. Since September 2020, the Art at City Hall exhibits have successfully provided support to our community of local artists. The City of Marco Island has taken a creative approach to making sure art is accessible to the community given the limitations imposed by the pandemic. With its rotating exhibits, Art at City Hall connects people to art and the artist community.

The “Iconic Images of Marco Island” featured drawings of the Snook Inn and CJ’s on the Bay by artist Hope Hanley, and Karen Swanker’s “The Walking Tree” was prominently displayed by the front desk receptionist’s area to greet visitors to City Hall.

Residents’ Beach Palm Trees and the American Flag were submitted by Gertrud Fuchs. Nancy Norman painted the condo where her parents lived that are dwarfed by the South Seas Tower Condos, titled “Best Beach.” 

The exhibit included the usual photographs, oils, acrylics, some pottery, and jewelry with classic Marco Island sunsets, Tigertail and Dome Homes. Tara O’Neil brought an iconic painting of the Goodland Bridge, while Bob Kenedi had photographs of the Jolley Bridge and of a group of people trying to cross the Tigertail Lagoon during low tide.

It has been the goal of the Art at City Hall to feature Marco’s local artists and to transform City Hall into an artistic showcase. The first floor conference room and second floor waiting area and hallways also displayed artwork from local artists.

Contributing artists are Gary Armstrong, Debra Reed, Shawn Kelley, A. Monique, Tara O’Neill, James Robellard, Judith Chinski, Karla Kunzeman, Karen McEwen, Hope Hanley, Nancy Norman, Carolyn Burger, Bob Kenedi, Karen Swanker, Glory Spinuzzi, Mary Limont, Gertrude Fuchs, Marie Senechal, Ken O’Renick, Judy Becker and Pamela Shudes.

Upcoming Theme:  Art at City Hall will feature “Dog Days of Summer: Marco Island Pets”. Any kind of pet, not just dogs! Intake will be July 15 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at City Hall. Any medium is welcomed.  No entrance fee and 100% of any sales to be remitted to the artist.

If you have any questions on the upcoming July 15 intake, please do not hesitate to contact Casey Lucius, Assistant to the City Manager at: clucius@cityofmarcoisland.com.