ENTERTAINMENT

Visual Arts

WHITNEY L WARD

WWARD@NEWS-PRESS.COM

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Calling All Nature Photographers Peace River Wildlife Center is offering photographers the unique opportunity to photograph native Florida wildlife on display at the center. Participants will be permitted to photograph the residents from within their enclosures for a donation of $100 an hour that will directly benefit the nonprofit center. Call Callie for information and to arrange your session. Peace River Wildlife Center, 3400 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, 941-637-3830. PeaceRiverWildlifeCenter.com

• Cool Down-Call to Artist The Art League of Fort Myers is receiving art work for the judged November show titled “Cool Down” and it is open to all members of the Art Council of SW Florida. Receiving Nov. 1 from 1-3 p.m. Arts League of Fort Myers, 1451 Monroe St., downtown Fort Myers, 275-3970. artleagueoffortmyers.org

• “Dia de los Muertos” Group Show HOWL Gallery is accepting submissions for their annual “Dia de los Muertos” group show. Works will be artists’ interpretations of the Dia de los Muertos, traditional or modern. The Mexican holiday honours the souls of the dead with an annual remembrance and celebration. Show begins Nov. 1. HOWL Gallery/Tattoo, 4160 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, 332-0161. howlgallery.com/

• Perceptions Art Show visual artists are invited to submit up to two framed/gallery wrapped pieces of art for the juried Perceptions Art Show 2014 presented by the Arts of the Inland to be held Nov. 9. Applications, fees and digital image or photo must be received by Nov. 4. For information contact LaVon Koenig at 303-5849 or artsinland@gmail.com. artsoftheinland.com

OPENING

Nov. 1

• ”Dia de los Muertos” Group Show Works will be artists’ interpretations of the Dia de los Muertos, traditional or modern. The Mexican holiday honors the souls of the dead with an annual remembrance and celebration. 7-11 p.m. HOWL Gallery/Tattoo, 4160 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, 332-0161. howlgallery.com/

Nov. 4

• Harbour View Gallery November Featured Artists Fused glass by Francine Gerson and graphite drawings by Peter Sargent. Their work will be on display through November. Opening reception 6-8 p.m. Nov. 4. Harbour View Gallery LLC, 5789 Cape Harbour Drive Suite 104, Cape Coral, 540-5789. harbourviewgallery.com

Nov. 6

• Annual Painting Exhibition Friends of Rookery Bay and the United Arts Council of Collier County present the “9th Annual Juried Painting Exhibition” from Nov. 6-Jan. 22, with works submitted by artists from Collier and Lee counties. Following Rookery Bay’s environmental mission, work with a central theme of landscape was suggested to the artists but not required. Most of the works are for sale. The juror is Richard Mueller, Professor of Art, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Reception held from 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 6. Admission is $3 for the public and free for participating artists and their guest as well as members of the United Arts Council and the Friends of Rookery Bay. Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 300 Tower Road, Naples, 530-5972. rookerybay.org

Nov. 7

• 100 Under $200: Members Exhibit On display Nov. 7-29. Also on display in the Member Gallery, Lia Galletti. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Nov. 7. Alliance for The Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 939-2787. artinlee.org

• Art by Veterans Presented by the Caloosahatchee Chapter of The Daughters of The American Revolution. Artwork by veteran artists will be on display Nov. 7-21. The opening reception will be held Nov. 7 from 4:30-6 p.m. Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2320 First St., Fort Myers, 470-3474.

• Art Exhibition titled “Cool Down” A juried art show titled “Cool Down” that is open to all members of the Art Council of SW Florida. Prizes are awarded during the reception. Refreshments served. Reception from 6-10 p.m. Arts League of Fort Myers, 1451 Monroe St., downtown Fort Myers, 275-3970.

Nov. 9

• Perceptions Art Show On Sunday, Nov. 9, works of area artists will be displayed in the Crown Room of Majestic Golf Club, 350 Homestead Road S, Lehigh. The free event is open to the public from 3 to 5 p.m. and the artwork is available for purchase. This annual event, known as Perceptions is a juried/judged fine arts show. Florida Gulf Coast University associate professor of art Mary Sullivan Voytek will determine the award winners: Best of Show, First, Second, and Third Place as well as two non-cash Honorable Mention awards. Arts of the Inland (AOI) member winners as well as Art Council of Southwest Florida (ACSWF) member winners are eligible for entry in the ACSWF Biennial Winners’ Circle Show 2017.Artwork from Students at East Lee County High School, Lehigh, will also be on display for viewing. AOI member Millicent Callobre will entertain during the art show and light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. 303-5849. artsoftheinland.com

Nov. 29

• “We the People” - Everyday life in postwar Soviet Union and modern-day Southwest Florida “We the People” is an exhibition of paintings by Soviet-era masters of the Socialist Realist School and artwork by contemporary Floridian painters. Local artists Marcus Jansen, Juan Diaz, and Daniel Venditti exhibit their works of art showing scenes of everyday life here in Southwest Florida. The Soviet-era pieces belong to the Maniichuk-Brady collection of museum quality art from the 1950s-’80s from the top artists of Soviet Ukraine. Opening 6 p.m. Nov. 29. Gallery on Fifth, Mercato, Naples, 220-7503. artorg.net/news-events

STILL SHOWING

• Art & Community 2014-2015 Exhibition Series featuring work from the Florida Artists Group and the Art Council of Southwest Florida. The newest exhibit of the season includes varying mediums of art such as watercolors, acrylics, mixed media and fused glass. The exhibit runs through Oct. 29 and is available for public viewing hours Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To schedule a tour, call 239-274-5900. Southwest Florida Community Foundation, 8771 College Parkway, Building 2, Suite 201, south Fort Myers. 274-5900. floridacommunity.com

• Art Exhibit: Rob Storter’s Art of the Everglades. The Marco Island Historical Museum presents Rob Storter’s “Art Work of the Everglades”, an illustrated guide to the Everglades of yesterday. The exhibit runs from through October and is free to the public. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Marco Island History Museum, 180 Heathwood Drive, Marco Island. 642-1440. colliermuseums.com

• Harbour View Gallery October Featured Artists Stained glass jewelry/art by Zdenka Fiala and oil paintings by Sharon Shaw. Their work will be on display through October. Harbour View Gallery LLC, 5789 Cape Harbour Drive Suite 104, Cape Coral, 540-5789.

• Extraction and deficit, the extraction painting series by Cesar Aguilera The exhibit features extraction paintings themed around the exhaustion of natural resources. On display through October. Naples Depot Museum, 1051 5th Ave., Naples. 262-6525.

• “Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami” Exhibition Folding Paper is a groundbreaking exhibition that explores the evolution of origami from craft to fine art, and its stunning modern-day application in the fields of mathematics, engineering, design, and the global peace movement. Works by master folders from around the world showcase the power and potential of contemporary origami. In these artists’ hands, paper is a medium for infinite creativity. Center for Visual Arts of Bonita Springs, Bonita Springs, 495-8989. Partcenterbonita.org

• HOWL Gallery Masquerade Party Featuring Art by Seldon Hunt HOWL Gallery presents a Masquerade Party and art show featuring the work of heavy metal illustrator Seldon Hunt. Live music by local duo Big E and Sugar Dee. Attendees wearing masks will be eligible to win door prizes. Craft beer and wine available at the HOWL bar. HOWL tattoo artists will be available for tattoos and piercings during the event. Seldon Hunt exhibit on display until Oct. 30. HOWL Gallery/Tattoo, 4160 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, 332-0161. howlgallery.com

• “The Last Album” Exhibit The Holocaust Museum & Education Center of SWFL in Naples presents a new exhibit based on the internationally acclaimed book “The Last Album” by Ann Weiss. In 1986, Ms. Weiss discovered a cache of pre-Holocaust family photos, confiscated by Nazi guards in 1943 and locked in a storeroom at the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp for more than 40 years. The priceless pictures on display show people enjoying both everyday and special occasions, unaware of the fate that awaited the majority of them. Join author Ann Weiss for a Gallery Talk from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 12. Copies of her book are available for sale. Museum admission $10 adults; $5 Students 12-18. The Holocaust Museum & Education Center of SWFL, 4760 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, 263-9200. holocaustmuseumswfl.org

• Layers, Fiber, Collage & Assemblage For its October juried exhibit the Alliance for the Arts asked artists to create new works following the theme “Layers, Fiber, Collage & Assemblage.” 74 artists submitted 140 pieces representing a wide variety of 2D and 3D mediums. Alliance for The Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 939-2787. artinlee.org

• Pan American Alliance for the Arts 24th Anniversary PanAmerican Alliance for Art, Culture and Industry, Inc. celebrates 24 years of Promoting Art and Culture. A members-only, judged art exhibit. On display will be works of art in oils, acrylics, watercolors, photography and jewelry. First, second and third prizes will be awarded in each category and the exhibit will be open through Oct. 30. Cape Coral Arts Studio, 4533 Coronado Parkway, Cape Coral, 574-0802

• “RAUSCHENBERG: China/America Mix” Exhibition Florida SouthWestern State College and lead sponsor FineMark National Bank & Trust announced the first solo exhibition of world renowned artist Robert Rauschenberg since his memorial at the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery in 2008 and the first installation in more than a decade of his monumental 100 foot-long Chinese Summerhall (1984) photograph. Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at FSW, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, 489-9313. RauschenbergGallery.com/

• Sons of the Sun: The Highwaymen Explore the cultural impact of disenfranchised African-American outsider artists who emerged in the mid-1950s from their segregated Fort Pierce-area neighborhood to paint and sell their signature images of Florida landscapes and citrus groves. Lacking gallery representation, this loosely affiliated group of 26 artists forged their own style that encapsulated the idealized version of “the Florida dream,” selling their unique visions-crafted on common construction materials-from the trunks of their cars, along major thoroughfares, and by knocking on doors. Following in the tradition of the Hudson River School of the mid-1800s and other en plein-air movements, this group of mostly self-taught painters mentored each other, and, once they established their methods, painted with impressive velocity, sometimes selling their paintings before they had completely dried. On display through Jan. 2. Admission is $9.50 for Adults, Seniors (55+) and AAA members received $1 discount off admission, Students with current ID: $5. Southwest Florida Museum of History, 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, 321-7430. MuseumOfHistory.org

SPECIAL EVENTS

Oct. 24

• Help Paint the Cure for Cancer Painting with a Twist is sponsored by the Relay for Life Team of American Cancer Society. Provides a unique adventure for everyone from school age children to seniors as each person attending paints a picture of a subject selected prior to the start of the session. All painting supplies provided. A local artist provides step-by-step assistance to help everyone create their own personalized work of art. Sessions 6-8 pm and 9-11 pm. $35/person with 50% going to Relay. Painting with a Twist, 9902 Gulf Coast Main St., Fort Myers. 810-1978.

• Wine and Canvas BFF/Date Night No artistic ability required. You will create two paintings on 16x20 wrapped canvases of Fort Myers Beach which together make one painting. All supplies included. Registration required. Must register as a couple. For more information visit website wineandcanvas.com (fort myers-naples location) or call 239-980-9138. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $35. Famous Dave’s, 12148 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers.

Oct. 25

• Annual Clothesline Quilt Show The Edison & Ford Winter Estates and the Southwest Florida Quilter’s Guild will be “airing their quilts” on clotheslines in front of Seminole Lodge, the winter estate of Thomas and Mina Edison. The tradition of “airing” quilts dates back to Colonial America when women would take quilts out of summer storage and “air” them in autumn for use in winter. In addition to the contemporary quilts available for show and sale, a variety of antique quilts will be on display. Edison Ford Members free; non members $5. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 334-7419.

• Tim’s Kids Fundraiser-Painting with a Twist Painting with a Twist will hold a two hour class, $35 per person and donate 50% of their proceeds to timskidsofswfl.com. Check out their website to make reservation. Enjoy a glass of wine and painting instructions. 2-4 p.m. Painting with a Twist, 13500 Tamimami Trail N Suite 7, Naples, 451-6139.

• Cabaret and Cabernet A fundraiser benefiting the Young Artists Awards program. Enjoy award-winning entertainment by Young Artists Awards performers, complimentary libations and silent auction. 6-9:30 p.m. $35. Alliance for The Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 939-2787. youngartistsawards.org

• “Ding” Darling Conservation Art Day The 25th annual “Ding” Darling Days ends with Conservation Art Day, where Federal Duck Stamp Winners, other artists, cartooning, and a refuge photography tram tour will highlight a day devoted to Jay Norwood Darling’s legacy as the first duck stamp artist and Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel, 472-1100 ext 237. dingdarlingdays.com

• “Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami” Activity Day Enjoy a brief tour of the current exhibition “Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami” a hands-on, interactive exploration of origami with projects related to the theme of the exhibition. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Center for Visual Arts of Bonita Springs, Bonita Springs, 495-8989. artcenterbonita.org

• Photoshop Elements Beginner 3 Hour Cram Course This cram course is designed to get you started and teach the basics of Photoshop Elements version 11 or 12. Where everything of importance is located, Understanding the various tools, layers, layer masks, cloning, portrait retouching are some of the topics covered. Bring your laptop and mouse with PSE loaded. 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $79-$99. Understand Photography, 2383 Linwood Ave., Naples. 263-7001. UnderstandPhotography.com

Oct. 26

• Community Day Explore the Artis-Naples campus with art and activities for all ages. Free activities include live music, an instrument petting zoo for kids and access to all museum exhibitions and galleries. Enjoy the sounds of the Naples Concert Band, featuring Glenn Basham, at 4 p.m. Cafe will be open. Event begins at noon. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples, 597-1900. artisnaples.org

• Flash Basics - Sunset Portraits Speedlight basics off and on camera. If you have a pop up flash on your camera you will also enjoy this workshop. Prerequisite - you must be comfortable shooting in the manual setting on your camera. We start at the studio with classroom lessons, then we move to the beach and practice with real live models. Bring your speed light. noon-7 p.m. $79-$99. Understand Photography, 2383 Linwood Ave., Naples. 263-7001. UnderstandPhotography.com

Oct. 28

• Wine & Canvas Edison Restaurant in Fort Myers presents Wine and Canvas, a nationwide company hosting “Swinging Palm”. No artistic ability required. You will create your own painting on 16x20 wrapped canvas step-by-step with artist in a very fun-filled atmosphere with all supplies included. Registration required. For more information visit website wineandcanvas.com (fort myers-naples location) or call 239-980-9138. 6-9 p.m. $35. The Edison Restaurant, 3583 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers

Oct. 29

• Open Painting Work alongside other artists and enjoy the company of people with similar interests. Held 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Art League of Fort Myers, 1451 Monroe St., Ft. Myers, 275-3970. artleagueoffortmyers.org

Oct. 30

• Art Party Nights at West Elm art classes held the last Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. taught by local Artist, Karin Dahlstrom. The cost varies from $25-$35 and includes all supplies. Reservations and prepayment are required. Reserve your spot at: kissmyglassartparties.com/sign-up-for-westelm. 6-8 p.m. West Elm in Coconut Point Mall, 23101 Fashion Drive, Estero. 498-7847.

Nov. 1

• Artists@Work Members of the SWFL Florida Fine Craft Guild demonstrate their specialties during this free, family friendly demo day that takes place during our weekly GreenMarket. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Alliance for The Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 939-2787. artinlee.org

Nov. 5

• Digital Photography Class Learn Digital Photography,taught by award winning General Motors Editor-in-Chief, Retired, Carmen Sprague. November 5, 12, 19, 24 from 4-6 p.m. Various subjects will be discussed and demoed, as well as computer programs and printing. No previous experience is necessary, please bring your camera, its manual, and a note book for notes. Be prepared for on-site photo shoots. Questions, call the Cape Coral Art League at 772-5657. Preregistration is required. $65 members, $85 nonmembers. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral. capecoralartleague.org

• DSLR 2 Intermediate This class builds on what we learned in DSLR 1 - Exposure. Bring your camera with a fully charged battery and your camera manual for this hands on workshop. 6-8 p.m. $99. Understand Photography, 2383 Linwood Ave., Naples. 263-7001. UnderstandPhotography.com

Nov. 6

• Stained Glass Class - Copper Foil Method This is a six week class taught by artist Anne Liebermann. There will be no class on Thanksgiving. 1-3:30 p.m. $96 members, $120 nonmembers. Arts League of Fort Myers Inc, 1451 Monroe St., downtown Fort Myers, 994-5112. artleagueoffortmyers.org

Nov. 7

• Fort Myers Art Walk runs from 6-10 p.m. on the first Fridays of every month (rain or shine) in the Fort Myers River District. The evening culminates with an after party at 10 p.m. at Spirits of Bacchus on Hendry Street. A map of Art Walk showing locations and parking will be distributed by participating galleries. 337-5050. fortmyersartwalk.com

Nov. 8

• History of Fort Myers Public Art Every public artwork piece in downtown Fort Myers tells a tale about our City’s history. Tours held the second Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m., led by art novelist, columnist and enthusiast Tom Hall. $15 per person reservations are required. True Tours, 2200 First St., downtown Fort Myers, 239-945-0405. truetours.net.

Nov. 9

• Art Fest on the Farm a bi-annual event hosted by Inspiration Studio, on the grounds of Pottery Express/Bamboo Farm. 45 artists from throughout Florida will be displaying and selling their beautiful creations. Pulled pork sandwiches, kettle corn, lemonade, soft drinks available for purchase. No charge for attending this pond side event at our beautiful venue. Come join us. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pottery Express/Bamboo Farm, 25370 Zemel Road, Punta Gorda, 941-321-8585. potteryexpress.com

Nov. 12

• Impressionism Painting Workshop with Leoma Lovegrove Nationally known artist, Leoma Lovegrove teaches only at Edison Ford and in France. Don’t miss this chance to work with this master teacher and renowned artist. Learn impressionism painting En Plein Aire just like Monet, Cezanne and VanGogh. Create original works in the Edison Moonlight Garden and the New West Porch at the Museum. Good for all skill levels, supply list will be provided. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $350 Edison Ford members, $375 nonmembers. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 335-3679. EdisonFordWinterEstates.org

• Tom Jones Workshop Tom Jones is an internationally renowned artist who also happens to be an exceptional instructor. Tom holds nothing back as he shares his proven techniques for successful water color paintings. His specialty is Florida Scenery. All levels of experience will benefit. Nov. 12-14 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Member fee $250, nonmembers $290. Cape Coral Art League, 516 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral, 772-5657. capecoralartleague.org

Nov. 15

• 14th Bi-Annual Estero Fine Art Shows The bi-annual Estero Fine Art Show takes place twice a year, in the fall on Nov. 15-16 at Miromar Outlet Mall and in the winter on Jan. 3-4 at Miromar Design Center. It is sponsored by Hot Works Fine Art & Fine Craft Shows, which has a national and standing reputation. The event takes place 100 percent outdoors. This art fair is a high quality, juried fine art and fine craft show with world-renowned and top-notch local artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Miromar Outlet Mall, Estero, I-75, Exit 123, Corkscrew Road/Miromar Outlets Blvd., Estero, 941-755-3088. hotworks.org/esterofineartshow/index.php

Nov. 21

• 28th Annual American Sandsculpting Championship Last year’s event featured 16 sculptors from three continents and this year’s Championship promises to be even more exciting and will be the largest sand sculpting competition in the state. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5, children 12 and younger free. Wyndham Garden Fort Myers Beach Hotel, 6890 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, 454-7500. fmbsandsculpting.com