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 We’re sizzling with that true summer spirit. Kick back, relax and get inspired with our engaging exhibits, captivating art classes and more! We’re just a walk, phone call or click away – and we can’t wait to connect you to the arts and to your community. Spots are filling fast for Musical Theatre Intensive Camp, taking place at Broadway Palm this summer! July’s Featured Gallery Exhibit  Joan Sonnenberg: A Retrospective Exhibition In the Gallery June 16- July 29 • At the age of 5, Joan became interested in the real and imaginary facets of art and life which have formed the basis of her artwork ever since. Interested in geometric patterns achieved through multiple reverse etching processes, Joan superimposes and stacks up to ten images on top of each other until it becomes a complex montage of lines, shapes, and patterns. She strives to alter and combine abstraction with realism; capturing marks made over time through human intervention; the mundane, decaying worn objects, dumpsters and wall graffiti. She also portrays street people, each embedded with stories to tell. She strives to convey the harmonious coexistence of abstraction and realism, transcending and encompassing both doctrines. Theatre Gallery Artist: Christian De Jesus is an artist from Fort Myers Florida, who has placed and won in many art shows in the area. His medium of choice is acrylic paint on canvas or cardboard, but he also uses clay and spray paints on occasion. Member Gallery Artist: Our walls will be awash in artwork from our Summer Arts Camp students. Find Out More → View All Events →  Songs & Stories with Denny Laine Saturday, July 8 •Denny Laine, two-time Grammy® Award winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® inductee, and founding member of both The Moody Blues and Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles band, Wings, will bring his intimate “Songs & Stories” show to Alliance For The Arts for one night only on Saturday, July 8th at 7:00 pm. The 90-minute “Songs & Stories” show features Denny performing solo acoustic versions of songs from his expansive career including his days with The Moody Blues, Ginger Baker’s Air Force, Wings and others. He’ll share songs by some of the artists that inspired him as a young musician as well as songs he had a hand in that earned him a place in Rock & Roll history. A natural storyteller, Denny recounts behind-the-scenes anecdotes about some of the legendary musicians he has worked with and the places he has been throughout his remarkable career. Find Out More → Get Tickets →  Art-Tini Nights Friday, July 14, 6-9:00 pm • This summer join the Alliance every second Friday of the month as we get your creative juices flowing with craft cocktails. Each class will feature a different art project and three tasty “‘tinis” per participant. In July we’ll be creating a stylized sunset painting. Artist/Instructor Victoria Rose Hahn will lead you through the process. This class is perfect for a GNO, a fun date night or just a great way to wind down after a busy week! Find Out More → View All Classes → Meet our Team  Danny Noelizaire Event Coordinator •Daniel Noelizaire might be Brooklyn-born but he considers himself a Southwest Florida native. His love of music and culture started early in life and eventually paved the way for his passions and careers. In 2015, he co-founded The Hippie Circle, an entertainment agency dedicated to serving independent creatives through education, representation and administrative support. Danny joined AFTA to manage both in-house and rental events. and he brings professionalism and creativity to every event. Welcome, Danny!  Check Out Our Gift Shop Normal Business Hours • Did you know we have a gift shop FULL of unique, one-of-a-kind items crafted by our Alliance Members? Everything from jewelry and greeting cards to artwork and books! The gift shop is open during business hours, so be sure to swing by and find your next treasure. Check Out Our E-Store → Become a Vendor →  Logo Contest for Digital Art Lab Closes July 7 • AFTA is seeking a Bloom & Wallace Digital Arts Lab logo that captures the spirit and intention behind this innovative new space. That’s where the public comes in! We are holding a competition for a new logo to be used across a variety of platforms, including, but not limited to, our website, social media sites, merchandise and promotional materials. A prize of $500.00 and an Alliance Traveler Membership, good for one year, will be awarded for the winning entry. We are seeking a creative, professional, stylized logo that embodies the use of this new space and reflects our mission to advance our community through the arts. The logo should be adaptable to different iterations in size and application and reflective of the creative nature of the space. It should also include the official name of the lab, Bloom & Wallace Digital Arts Lab. Please note the Ampersand must be incorporated into the design. The contest is open to submissions from anyone. Contestants can work in groups or individually; only one (1) prize will be awarded, regardless of group size. Find Out More → View All Calls to Artists →  Storm Stories: Call for Artists Call To Artists • We believe in the healing power of art. In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, we have seen a great need for healing in our community. We are asking artists to create artwork about their experiences during or after the storm in any capacity. It may be stories of resilience or trauma or loss. It can evoke a wide range of emotions. It is meant to be cathartic and therapeutic and shareable, something everyone can relate to in some way. Artists may submit one to three pieces for consideration for this exhibition. There is no entry fee. All entries must be submitted online no later than August 7 at 5pm. No materials will be accepted at the Alliance – this exhibit is online entries only. Full details can be found on the Prospectus. Download The Prospectus → Submit Your Story →  Wednesday Night Market Wednesday, July 12 • Join us under the stars every second Wednesday of the month from 5 pm to 8 pm for our pop-up Market. We feature a selection of art, live music, food trucks and beer and wine. This month’s food truck: Donut NV Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact Danny at Events@ArtInLee.Org Find Out More → View All Events →  Art Classes for All Ages and Abilities Your creative journey starts with you, so pick your level and don’t stop until you get to your destination. Stay connected and inspired from your living room, kitchen table or studio with our online art classes or connect outdoors or in our classroom. Upcoming classes include: ADULT & TEEN – Intro to Drawing Still Life – Fluid Art Series: Dutch Pour Intensive – Fluid Art Series: Ribbon Pour – Step-by-Step Batik: Blue Pots – Neurographica (13+)Workshop Series: Greeting Card Biology – Intro to Zentangle – Art-Tini Nights: Stylized Sunset – Beginning Belly Dance (18+) – Intermediate Tribal Belly Dance (18+) – Workshop Series: Getting Your Art into Retail – Beginner Bonsai Workshop – Beginning Belly Dance (18+)Intermediate Tribal Belly Dance – Bring Your Own Bonsai YOUTH – Painting with Eunique (ages 5-10) – TikTok Tuesdays for Tweens and Teens (10-16) – Free Famly ArtLab-Father’s Day Gift – Manga and Pizza (Ages 12-18) Register → View All Classes →  Musical Theatre Camp Musical Theatre Camp at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre for Grades 1 – 12 • The Broadway Palm & Alliance for the Arts teamed up to bring the Musical Theatre Camp back this year! Focusing on high quality training for students of all ages, campers will get a peek into the life and training of professional musical theatre actors right on the Broadway Palm Stage. Geared towards students looking to expand their training in singing, dancing and acting, this year we have weeks designated for various age ranges so everyone gets a chance to join in the fun! Campers will have the unique opportunity to work with professional actors from Broadway Palm’s current production of The Little Mermaid. Each week will culminate in performance on a Broadway Palm stage where every student gets a chance to shine. Spots are limited to 15 campers, so enroll early! July 17 – 21: Little Mermaid Ages 11 and up, July 24 – 28: Season Pass Juniors Ages 7 – 10, July 31 – August 4th: Season Pass Ages 11 and up You may choose to become a member or renew your membership during the registration process. It will be an optional item chosen at the end of the online registration process. Find Out More → Register →  Free Family ArtLab Saturday, July 15 • Make creativity part of your family routine the third Saturday of each month during Family ArtLab! Drop in for free, hands-on family fun from 10 a.m. to noon. Explore something new every month like art making, gallery activities, games and more – all inspired by artworks on view in the gallery, famous artists, national holidays and artistic traditions around the world. Recommended for ages five and older, but all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. Find Out More → View All Events →  Arts Education Help – Summer Arts/Musical Theatre Camp Volunteers July 10-August 4 •Looking to fill more hours over the summer? Our Summer Arts Camps are still in need of volunteers for our upcoming sessions on July 10th-August 4th. Volunteer positions are offered to students at least 14 years of age or older, who want to gain experience with Arts Education in a summer setting. Interested? Apply → Alliance for the Arts • ArtInLee.org 239-939-2787 • 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers Membership • Donate • Classes • Exhibits • Theatre • Digital Arts Lab  |