 July 29- August 07, 2023 Check out next week’s classes, workshops and events!  Intro to Painting Impressionist Flowers August 2nd 6:30-9:00PM If you love flowers and want to learn or improve your skills, then this 1 day workshop is for you! Join Terry Lynn Spry as she leads through the process of painting beautiful flowers in acrylic paint. Using photos from the instructor and students, and real flowers we will create dynamic works of art! There is a $5 supply fee due to the Instructor at the beginning of class Learn More  Fluid Art Series: The Puddle Pour (18+) All Levels August 3rd 5:00PM-7:30PM Whether you are a beginner or advanced, these fluid art techniques will be fully explained, demonstrated and you will go home with two completed pieces. Canvas sizes are your choice between 12×12 and 16×16. Bring a tray or box to take home your wet paintings. Recommended paints, consistency of paint, color palette, pouring mediums and additives will be discussed. Every student will leave with a handout to assist with your fluid art journey at home. Learn More   Hula Dance Classes 6 Fridays: August 4th-September 8th Marliss’ classes include 45 minutes of basic instruction in the style of Hawaiian, Tahitian, Maori and Samoan including mastering performance dances and songs. Students ages 3 – 9 practice from 4:30-5:15 p.m. Click Here Students 10 and older practice from 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. Click Here Performances are held around the community 3-4 times a year. Costumes are required at a minimal cost. Learn More Painting With Terry Lynn AM, PM and Evening Classes 6 Tuesdays-August 8th – September 20th Join beloved instructor and painter, Terry Lynn Spry, for her weekly fine art painting classes designed for the novice to the professional. Students are encouraged to work at their own level, and with their subject and medium of choice. In this class, you can expect to learn more about the spectrum of painting from realism to abstract, as well as, studies in portraiture, color control, compositions, value study and drawing For AM Classes 9:30AM-12:30PM Click Here For PM Classes 1:00PM-4:00PM Click Here For Evening Classes 6:30PM-9:00PM Click Here Learn More     Call to Artists for September’s Juried Exhibit 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 1 – 3 pieces for consideration for this exhibition. There is no entry fee. We encourage artists to submit 2D and 3D artwork using found objects and recycled materials collected after Hurricane Ian. Alternatively, we ask artists to submit artwork expressing their experiences during and after Hurricane Ian. All media will be accepted, such as paint, collage, photo, drawing, print, etc. Only original artwork will be accepted. No giclée. 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. Learn More In the Gallery  Joan Sonnenberg: A Retrospective Exhibition June 16-July 29 Opening Reception: June 16, 5-7pm • See it first. See it free. This event is open to the public. Come meet your neighbors and enjoy light refreshments provided by Jayne Baker at this free event! 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. The 92-year-old artist maintains her lifelong daily art practice and four-mile walks to this day. Interested in geometric patterns achieved through multiple reverse etching processes, Joan superimposes and stacks up to ten images on top of each other, creating a complex montage of lines, shapes and patterns. Theatre Lobby Gallery: Christian de Jesus 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. His art work introduces a deep look into real world things such as life and death. His art takes inspiration from artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat, David Choe, Andy Warhol, and movies like, Halloween, House of 1000 Corpses, and Girl interrupted . Christian hopes to one day open a gallery of his own. Members Gallery: Summer Arts Camps Our Member Gallery walls will be covered with artwork from each session of Summer Arts Camps participants. Each session runs two weeks, with art rotating on the same schedule. Learn More    |
Alliance for the Arts | 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919 (239) 939-2787 |