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 ABOUT ISLAND GALLERY WEST
Established over 20 years ago 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, photographs, mixed media, ceramic arts, stained glass,
furniture, pottery, basketwork, decorative tiles, jewelry, notecards and more. The works of a different artist are featured each month.
The gallery is staffed seven days a week by member artists who welcome the opportunity to discuss their art with you. Stop by for a pleasant, relaxing visit and enjoy
the many fine works of art on display in two exhibit areas. You’ll discover all the variety and visual
stimulation of an art festival in a pleasant gallery setting.
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HOW TO JOIN ISLAND GALLERY WEST
Interested in Becoming an Exhibiting Member?
From time to time we have openings for new artists to exhibit in the gallery. We encourage local
artists and artisans, craftspeople, photographers, jewelry makers and other creative people to contact
us about membership. We use a jury process to select new members.
or telephone: 941-778-6648 for more information
 20 Years at Island Gallery West
Lee Mears, Island Gallery West Group Leader, was surprised last week when artist members presented her with cake,
accolades and gifts to commemorate her nearly two decades of continuous service to the art gallery.
Island Gallery West is a Holmes Beach co-op fine art gallery representing 27 local artists. |
Island Gallery West Cooperative Member/Artists
Island Gallery West member artist "elves" from the left, back row: Roger Rockefeller, Barbara Hines, Mariarosa Rockefeller, Brenda Alcorn, Nancy Law, Shirley Rush Dean, Nancy Faris, Kathy Storm, Debra Ridgdill, Jane Keeling, Maitte Van Arsdel. From the left, front row: Caroline Whitmore, Dee Pastorius, Marlane Wurzbach Lee Mears (as Mrs. Claus), Joe Fletcher (as Santa), Gloria Cropper, Pam McMillen, Patricia Sorg, Cecy Richardson. Absent members: Anne Abgott, Terry Denson, Carole Dougherty, Phil Jensen, Norma Lienhard, Barbara Orear, Linda Schmid, Richard Stewart,
Featured Artists
 January, 2012
In January Island Gallery West will feature NANCY FARIS' fiber art in an exhibit entitled "Fiber of my Life" highlighting Ms. Faris' unique and popular hand-woven purses and wall hangings. Ms. Faris, a former interior designer, has enjoyed a lifelong love of textiles and design and now focuses on fiber art.
On Friday, Jan. 13, the gallery will host a reception from 5:30-7:30 PM. The public is invited to enjoy fine art, free refreshments and to meet some of the gallery's 28 member artists at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Dr. in the S&S Shopping Plaza by Trolley Stop 15 in Holmes Beach.
The Faris exhibit runs through January 31.
 February, 2012
This February Island Gallery West will feature MARIAROSA and ROGER ROCKEFELLER'S art in an exhibit entitled "Life on the Gulf Coast" highlighting the Rockefeller's watercolors, pencil drawings and photography. The Rockefellers have concentrated on mastering a number of art mediums since they both retired from teaching at Utica College of Syracuse University.
On Friday, Feb. 10, the gallery will host a reception from 5:30-7:30 PM. The public is invited to enjoy fine art, free refreshments and to meet some of the gallery's 27 member artists at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Dr. in the S&S Shopping Plaza by Trolley Stop 15 in Holmes Beach.
The Rockefellers' exhibit runs through February 29.
2012 Art Demonstrations at Island Gallery West
Island Gallery West offers free Art Demonstrations at the gallery from January through the spring every
Saturday from 10 AM to Noon. Seating is first come, first served and there are no reservations. Please call
941-778-6648 for further information.
January 7 Lee Mears demonstrating "Basics of Handmade Paper"
January 14 Shirley Rush Dean demonstrating "Acrylics"
January 21 Cecy Richardson demonstrating "Watercolor on Yupo"
January 28 Terry Denson demonstrating "Watercolor on Aquaboard"
February 4 Roger Rockefeller demonstrating "Colored Pencil"
February 11 Barbara Hines demonstrating "Mermaids Watercolor"
February 18 Caroline Whitmore demonstrating "Watercolor Seascape"
February 25 Nancy Law demonstrating "Palette Petals (use of leftover acrylics)"
March 3 Dee Pastorius demonstrating "Watercolor Painting"
March 10 Barbara Orear demonstrating "Mixed-Media Painting"
March 17 Nancy Faris demonstrating "Fiber Art"
March 24 Roger Rockefeller demonstrating "Watercolor Painting"
March 31 Patricia Sorg demonstrating "Oil Painting"
Island Gallery West's 2011-2012 Featured Artist and Public Reception Schedule:
Please join us for fine art, fun, food and refreshments at our monthly open house receptions during the winter season. Many of our
member artists attend and look forward to meeting you.
June 2011 Gloria Cropper, fiber art and Cecy Richardson, mixed media
July 2011 Caroline Whitmore, watercolors
August 2011 S. Rush Dean, acrylics
September 2011 Jane Keeling, oils
October 2011 Marlane Wurzbach, acrylics (with champagne reception on Oct. 14)
November 2011 Brenda Alcorn, mixed media (with reception on Nov. 11 in conjunction with artsHOP)
December 2011 Terry Denson, watercolor (with reception on Dec. 2)
January 2012 Nancy Faris, fiber art (with reception on Jan. 13)
February 2012 Mariarosa & Roger Rockefeller, mixed media (with reception on Feb. 10)
March 2012 Barbara Hines, watercolors (with reception on March 2)
April 2012 Phil Jensen, photography (with reception on April 13)
May 2012 Lee Mears, mixed-media
June 2012 TBA
July 2012 TBA
August 2012 TBA
September 2012 TBA
October 2012 Nancy Law, acrylics
November 2012 Joe Fletcher, photography, artsHOP event
December 2012 Brenda Alcorn, mixed media (with reception on Dec. 7)
Island Gallery West History
Artist James Pay conceived of and planned Island Gallery West in April 1990 with other local artists including Sidney McKenna, Mary Worobec, Helen DeForge, Thelma Weeks, Irene Murphy, Judy Adams, Bren Jackson and Jane Fitzgerald.
The gallery opened at the current location, 5368 Gulf Drive in the S & S Shopping Plaza in Holmes Beach, with the Anna Maria Island Art League using the back room for its headquarters and classroom for the first three years.
A fire at an adjacent restaurant, Augie’s, damaged the gallery in April 2003, but the artist co-op worked together to clean and repair the gallery, re-opening it little more than a month later.
The gallery remains a vibrant co-operative of diverse local artists. New applicants are juried by current members to be accepted into the group. There are no paid employees, and each member staffs the gallery once a month. Gallery visitors can always count on meeting with a professional artist knowledgeable in his or her fellow artists’ medium.
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