Welcome to the 83rd season of exhibits at ArtCenter Manatee. In the Kellogg & Searle galleries is "In The Making" an open juried show displaying a wide variety of subject matters and mediums from local and regional artists.  In the Reid Hodges gallery our annual Instructors' Showcase features the artwork of our talented cadre of […]

Fishing For Diamonds, an open juried show with a twist (or two), sponsored by Jess Jewelers. First, the subject matter must be of a sea creature or a seascape, the second is that said creature needs to be wearing a diamond earring or the seascape must include a diamond earring. Why the specific guidelines? Jess […]

ACM Curated Show Kellogg Gallery Step into a magical garden of whimsy, meander along the path among handmade ceramic totems measuring from 3’ to 5’ tall, all gracefully accompanied by photorealistic botanical paintings.  Featuring totem artists: Peggy Bishop (New Orleans, LA), Laurie Landry (St. Petersburg, FL), Leigh Taylor Mickelson (Ossining, NY), and Kimberly Miller (Leesburg, […]

Searle Gallery “I have a cinematic mind that doesn’t see arbitrary distinctions or boundaries between music (audio) and painting (visual) or writing (mental). But I do feel an impulsion to share what I hear, see, feel and think which I find so involving and inspiring. Time is not relevant because the spirituality of the art […]

Reid Hodges Gallery An all media open juried exhibition limited to works where the OUTSIDE dimensions are 12 x 12 (not larger or smaller but 12x12), whether framed or unframed. What does 12 x 12 mean? 12 inches x 12 inches or 12cm x 12cm or 12mm x 12mm. (Sorry, we can't accommodate 12 feet […]

Reid Hodges Gallery IGW Curated Show In April 1990, Island Gallery West was created by a small core group of local artists on Florida's Anna Maria Island. Our gallery has evolved into a successful artists' cooperative of nearly thirty members. We offer paintings, drawings, photographs, mixed media, ceramic arts, pottery, decorative tiles, jewelry, glass mosaics […]

Kellogg & Searle Galleries Juror: Dean Mitchell Formed in 1983, the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society represents more than 200 members, many of whom have achieved statewide and national recognition for their works; it serves members who live along the Florida Gulf coast. FSWS was formed to foster the advancement of and promote excellence in the […]

ACM Curated Show Kellogg Gallery A curated exhibition featuring master watercolor artists from around the world. The International Watercolor Society has chapters in over 110 countries, and gathers together one of the largest and most diverse group of watercolor artists and art lovers alike. Being one of many nations, cultures, and backgrounds, it provides a […]

Artists are asked, “What in your local neighborhood inspires your art? Is it the ocean, the bridges over the river, the diverse flora and fauna of southwest Florida? Show us how you interpret local familiar scenes we may pass by every day but never really see.”

Reid Hodges Gallery: Beaux’s Arts of Central Florida Curated Show. Beaux Arts of Central Florida is a group of award winning artists focusing on Contemporary Art. The artists are members by invitation only. They work in all mediums and place a strong emphasis on experimentation and creativity to produce exceptional art work. The award winning […]

ArtCenter Manatee is proud to present the 7th annual Manatee County School District exhibition featuring artwork from students grades K - 12 in all three galleries.

The Promise of Spring, an open juried all media show on display in the Searle & Reid Hodges Galleries.

Founded in 1897, the National League of American Pen Women, Inc. (NLAPW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports and promotes professional women in arts, letters, music, and allied professions. This exhibit represents the Sarasota branch of artists in the Kellogg Gallery.