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Art Scene in and around Anna Maria Island....
The island offers several galleries and artist's groups along with some of the wonderful murals on various
buildings and places of business. Living in an area so rich in its color and beauty brings out the creative
side of many of our residents and seasonal renters.
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Island Galleries
Island Gallery West is a co-operative art gallery of prize winning local
and regional members working in a wide variety of media. In addition to
paintings, you will find sculpture, decorative and functional ceramics,
jewelry, photography, prints, stained glass, beading and quilting.
Check their online schedule for demonstrations and classes at the gallery by member artists.
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The ArtCenter Manatee is in Bradenton and sponsors regular gallery openings and a series of classes. To understand the
Sun Coast art scene, the Art League is the perfect teacher. Art Center Manatee has
taken on a whole new image under the directorship of Diane Shelly. Look for a new look, new classes and exhibitions along with a new web site!
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The Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island is in Holmes Beach, presenting the works of
their members and area artists. Watch the paper for announcements of their special openings.
In the same area (to the west of the shopping center) is the home of the Anna Maria Island Art League. The art league offers
studio space and classes, as well as a gallery for their member artists, plus two amazing art festivals each year: Winterfest and Springfest.
We are fortunate enough to have several small galleries in the area, just check the advertisements in our local
papers for information and business addresses.
Art shops, and galleries are all over the island. Historic Bridge Street has a gallery of fantasy art that is just delightful. There are too many new little shops
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Local Artists
Kip Ackerman of Holmes Beach is a uniquely talented muralist and painter. His work can be seen on the Gulf Cafe exterior walls, and the New Pass Baitshop and Grill. He also
offers many of his prints and decorative painting on his web site.
Miki Boni brings us her varied selections of art work from her whimsical mermaids and angele to
her amazing portraits, Miki brings her sense of humor and joy to all she does. Kaos Gallery is located in the Village
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Joan Voyles and Snoopy Gates are two more of the island's successful artists and members of the island art organizations.
Joan has been very successful with her island prints, selling not only to locals, but to a wide audience of tourists.
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Snoopy Gates
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| See more of Snoopy's sensitive, silk paintings on her Silkydreams.com web site - she does not only framed work, but clothing and items for the home decor. |
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The Village of the Arts in Bradenton is a community of 40 or more artists who live and work in their 'florida home' galleries.
They open up their galleries the first Friday and Saturday of each month and it's quite a festive night for all. Among the galleries on the tour is
Kaos Gallery where Miki Boni and Tom Paulsin show their extraordinary paintings and sculptures. The studios of Graciela Giles, Herbie Rose and Mark Runnals are not to
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Purchasing Local Art
Most of the artist's mentioned have online portfolios for you to view at your leisure. If you don't see what you want,
most of the artists accept commission work to meet your specifications and would look forward to hearing from you.
We are most fortunate to be in a community that supports the arts.
You might find the links to the right useful to begin your inquiries.
Contact the artists if you wish, via email or give them a call.
If you are going to be in the area for a while you can make appointments to see their work or check the local
gallery listings to see what artists are being featured. If there is an island or area artist you've been looking for and haven't found,
send us and email at AMIsland.com and we'll do our best to get you some answers.
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Click on the dolphin to continue the tour of Anna Maria Island, our little bit of paradise on the Sun Coast of Florida.
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