Used But Useful
ArtCenter ManateeUsed But Useful is a gently used item sale. The sale includes discounted art supplies such as paints, brushes, paper, frames and misc. items; household goods and more. All proceeds benefit our education and outreach programming.
3 Modern Masters: Thomas Schaller, John Salminen & Dean Mitchell Exhibition
ArtCenter Manatee3 Modern Masters, a curated exhibition featuring three preeminent and accomplished watercolor artists: Thomas Schaller AWS NWS TWSA, John Salminen, AWS NWS TWSA, and Dean Mitchell AWS NWS. Admission $5.
Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Annual Aqueous Exhibition
ArtCenter ManateeSearle & Reid Hodges Gallery: Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Annual Aqueous Exhibit, a curated exhibit of talented watercolor artists from the Florida suncoast. Formed in 1983 to foster the advancement of and promote excellence in the art of watercolor painting, this annual exhibit always displays the versatility of watercolors, from photorealism to abstract interpretations of […]
3 Modern Masters & Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Opening Reception
ArtCenter ManateeJoin us as we celebrate the opening of two new exhibits. Meet the artists. Complimentary wine, beer and appetizers. Free and open to the public.
Fine Arts Festival
Bradenton Riverwalk Bradenton, FL, United StatesArtCenter Manatee proudly presents our 19th Annual Fine Arts Festival of Manatee County, a juried two day outdoor festival that takes place in Downtown Bradenton at the beautiful Riverwalk Park on the Manatee River. February 22, 2020, 9-5 pm & February 23, 2020, 9-4 pm. The Riverwalk Park is a 1.5 mile linear park, with an […]
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In The Making Open Juried Show & ACM Instructor Showcase
ArtCenter ManateeWelcome 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 Open Juried Show
ArtCenter ManateeFishing 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 […]
A Secret Garden Curated Exhibit
ArtCenter ManateeACM 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, […]
Peter Stilton: Walking In The Morning Light-A World More Bright Curated Show
ArtCenter ManateeSearle 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 […]
12 x 12 Open Juried Show
ArtCenter ManateeReid 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 […]
Island Gallery West Curated Show
ArtCenter ManateeReid 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 […]
Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Aqueous Exhibit
ArtCenter ManateeKellogg & 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 […]
International Watercolor Society Florida USA Curated Show
ArtCenter ManateeACM 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 […]
Local Inspirations Open Juried Show
ArtCenter ManateeArtists 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.”
Beaux’s Arts of Central Florida
ArtCenter ManateeReid 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 […]
Spring Pottery Sale
ArtCenter ManateeJoin us outside for our annual spring pottery sale. Shop handcrafted decorative and functional pottery made by students of ArtCenter Manatee.
Free Silversmithing Class
ArtCenter ManateeBeginner Gemstone Earrings with Donna Carrion Sat March 13, 10:00-4:00 Learn some of the basic skills of jewelry making while creating a pair of earrings similar to the ones pictured. You will learn how to transform your sheet metal into shapes, add stamps, soldering, setting a gemstone and hand make earring wires. Please bring extra magnification […]
Free Class in Silversmithing
FREE Class in Chain Making with Wendy Thurlow. Manatee County Resident. New to ACM. Limited Enrollment - Register Now! 941-746-2862 Sun, March 14, 10-4
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