ART AND POETRY NETWORKING EVENT BRINGS SWFL CREATIVES TOGETHER EACH MONTH

February 15, 2018 – Fort Myers, FL – Calling all SWFL creatives! Gulf Coast Leisure’s Art and Poetry Networking Event brings together artists, musicians, writers, and more. On Thursday, March 29th at 8pm, become a part of the GCL movement and meet like-minded individuals! To register as a performer or artist, visit www.gclmovement.com. The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is located at 2301 First St. in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District.
Gulf Coast Leisure (GCL) is an arts and entertainment company serving Southwest Florida locals and visitors alike. GCL features vibrant, creative expressions of art from individuals representing all walks of life. While their core following is the millennial market, their artistic events and community outreach touches all age groups from teens to baby boomers by creating a movement, culture, and lifestyle with their productions and products. GCL pushes the envelope within the arts community online and in person. Through events and outreach, GCL enhances the growth of a truly diverse, vibrant, and artistic culture in SWFL. GCL invites you to join the movement by partnering with GCL on promoting this electrifying arts experience.
Since 2012, Gulf Coast Leisure has developed nightlife events, summer celebrations, and community outreach by collaborating with local nonprofits. The first and longest-running event is the renowned Art & Poetry Networking event (APNE) on the fourth Thursday of the month at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. GCL started out as a need that was missing in the area that would be monthly, but more importantly, would be consistent. GCL provided the ability to self-express and be yourself on a stage in the SWFL community.
J-Bistro located in Cape Coral recognized the need to bring the community together, believed in GCL’s mission, and partnered as a their first venue. After a few months, Art and Poetry Networking Event grew past capacity just by word of mouth. APNE needed to find a space that would help the movement grow and the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center was the perfect partner. Art and Poetry Networking Event is now in its sixth year at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. Art and Poetry Networking Event is now in its sixth year at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center.
GCL then created the underground gritty version of APNE, the infamous Speak My Peace (SMP) Open Mic & Lounge. This event is eighteen and up, and is also held in the downtown Ft. Myers Historic River District at the American Legion Post 38 on the first Saturday of the month. What started as an idea over 5 years ago has become a movement. As the city and SWFL community continue to grow, so will GCL’s outreach and awareness-centered events by staying true to their mission: see SWFL residents united and inspired by the arts and quality events.
Gulf Coast Leisure’s Art and Poetry Networking Event
Thursday, March 29, 2018
8pm – 11pm • General Admission $10
For info, tickets, and artist registration, visit www.gclmovement.com.