ABOUT ISLAND GALLERY WEST Established over 15 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, sculpture, 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 six 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. Free Art Demonstrations on Saturdays. Call 941-778-6648 to check schedule. Everyone welcome. Click for Gallery News 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. Become a member Member Application Form or telephone: 941-778-6648 for more information GALLERY NEWS ISLAND GALLERY WEST MARKS 20 YEARS OF OFFERING FINE ART in HOLMES BEACH Island Gallery West is celebrating its Twentieth Anniversary in April. The anniversary will be celebrated throughout April with select discounts, building to a public party on Saturday, April 17 from 2 - 6 p.m. featuring complimentary refreshments, live music by the SR 64 band, and a 20%-off gallery-wide discount. Additionally, at the April 17th party, the first 20 customers to purchase more than $20 of Island Gallery West art will receive $20 worth of Beach Bistro Bucks coupons from Beach Bistro, the renowned Zagat-rated and award-winning Holmes Beach restaurant. Regular gallery hours are 10 AM-5 PM, Monday through Saturday. ArtsHOP Gallery Walk 2009 was a BLAST! Click on image for enlargement March ANNE ABGOTT, watercolor artist, teacher and author, has been named the Featured Artist for March at Island Gallery West. A public reception will be held at the gallery on Friday, March 5, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy fine art, free refreshments and to meet some of the co-op gallery's 27 local artists that evening at Island Gallery West. Ms. Abgott's exhibit of watercolors, which have won numerous awards, will run through the end of March. April LINDA SCHMID, Bradenton watercolor artist, has been named the Featured Artist for April at Island Gallery West. A public reception will be held at the gallery on Friday, April 9, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy fine art, free refreshments and to meet some of the co-op gallery's 27 local artists that evening at Island Gallery West. Ms. Schmid's exhibit of watercolors, will run through the end of April. Regular gallery hour are 10-5, Monday through Saturday. 2009-2010 schedule of Public Receptions The public is invited to meet the artists, enjoy fine art and refreshments at 5368 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach, FL Feb. 12, '10 Reception for February Featured Artist Nancy Law, acrylics artist, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mar. 5, '10 Reception for March Featured Artist Anne Abgott, watercolor artist, teacher and author, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Apr. 9, '10 Reception for April Featured Artist Linda Schmid, watercolor artist and jewelry maker, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12, '10 Reception for November Featured Artist Joe Fletcher, photographer, 5-9 p.m. and in conjunction with artsHOP Gallery Walk. Dec. 3, '10 Reception for December Featured Artist Maitte Van Arsdel, watercolor artist, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. and in conjunction with the Holmes Beach Merchants' Holiday Party. Island Gallery West announces its free Art Demonstration schedule for the 2010 season from Janaury 1 through April 3. The events are open to the public and are held weekly on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to Noon at the gallery located at 5368 Gulf Drive (S & S Shopping Plaza), Holmes Beach, FL. Seating is first come, first served. Please call 941-778-6648 for further information. Jan. 23, Paul Achre, watercolor artist will demonstrate watercolor painting techniques. Jan. 30, Cecy Richardson, mixed media artist, will show the uses of various media. Feb. 6 Nancy Law, acrylics artist, will present demo of painting on wood. Feb. 13 Carole Dougherty, mixed media artist, will present a demo of water media expressions. Feb. 20 Pam McMillen, fiber artist, will present demo of gourd/basket making. Feb. 27 Kathy Storm, stained glass artist, will present a demo of mosaic inlay with hand-painted glass. Mar. 6 Dee Pastorius, watercolor artist, will present demo on painting on glass. Mar. 13 Shirley Dean, acrylic and watercolor artist, will present demo on using acrylics as watercolor on paper. Mar. 20 Anne Abgott, NWS, FWS, PWS, TWS, watercolor artist, author and teacher, will present demo TBA. Mar. 27 Jean Ehlis, watercolor artist, will present demo of watercolor techniques. Apr. 3 Jane Keeling, oil painter, will give a demo of mural painting. Apr. 10 Debra Ridgedill, potter, will present demo of burnishing, the polishing of leather-hard clay.

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