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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, 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 during the winter season.
Call 941-778-6648 to check schedule. Everyone welcome. Click for Gallery News  |
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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
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.
Island Gallery West artists celebrate 20 years in Holmes Beach. Seated from the left:
Shirley Dean, Linda Schmid, Nancy Law, Gloria Cropper, Lee Mears, Jean Ehlis,
Terry Denson, Standing from left, Richard Stewart, Caroline Whitmore, Kathy Storm, Norma Lienhard, Debra Ridgdill, Marlane Wurzbach, Pam McMillen, Susan Oberender, Cecy Richardson, Carole Dougherty, Joe Fletcher, Mike Balas, Maitte Van Arsdel.
Absent: Anne Abgott, Nancy Faris, Jane Keeling, Barbara Orear, Dee Pastorius
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.
A series of photo scrapbooks documenting the history of the gallery will be on display all month.
Featured Artists
July
GLORIA CROPPER, Anna Maria Island fiber artist, and CECY RICHARDSON, Cortez mixed-media artist, have been chosen as
Featured Artists for July at Island Gallery West.
Both women are long-time members of the Island Gallery West artists' cooperative, which is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this
year. The theme of their display will be "The Fourth of July" and will feature Ms. Cropper's contemporary, sculptural, coiled
baskets and Ms. Richardson's imaginative paintings enhanced with collage, printing techniques and watercolors.
 August
DEBRA RIDGDILL, renowned Bradenton potter, has been chosen as Featured Artist for August at Island Gallery West which is
celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year. The theme of her display will be "Tea House of the August Moon" and will feature
Ms. Ridgdill's original and unique Japanese pottery teapots and traditional Japanese tea cups.
The exhibit will run through the end of August. Regular gallery hour are 10-5, Monday through Saturday.
2010-2011 schedule of Public Receptions
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. The public is invited to meet gallery artists, enjoy refreshments at 5368 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach, FL
- June 11, '10 Reception for June Featured Artist Barbara Hines, watercolor artist, 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.
- Jan. 14, '11 Reception for January Featured Artist Dee Pastorius, watercolor artist, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- Feb. 11, '11 Reception for February Featured Artist Carole Dougherty, mixed media artist, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- Mar. 4, '11 Reception for March Featured Artist Nancy Faris, fiber artist, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- Apr. 8 '11 Reception for April Featured Artist Jane Keeling, oils artist, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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