Small Works Off the Walls

Opening Reception: Friday, December 6  from 5 to 7 p.m. See it first. See it free. This event is open to the public and features light refreshments.

Coinciding with the onset of the holiday shopping season, this gallery show features artworks of all mediums priced at $250 or less. All sales are “cash and carry,” meaning purchasers will get to take the piece with them when they buy it, instead of waiting until the end of the exhibit.

Interested in having your work be apart of the show? Find out more and submit your pieces here: Alliance for the Arts Call for Member Artists

Theatre Gallery Artist: Colores Que Se Desvanecen by Martha Cantu 

Renowned as one of Southwest Florida’s finest portrait artists, Martha Maria Cantu, works in several art mediums but focuses primarily on colored pencil, acrylic, and oil-based art. Mesmerized by the imperfections that make people perfect; there truly are no borders when choosing her muse; as she is drawn to people of all ages, races, and backgrounds.

“The fresh and crisp lines on her portraits contain a modern photo-realism, and her handling of detail does not distract from her bold color choices and composition,” wrote one Judge. Cantu describes how she has always been attracted to people's eyes and faces, which has inspired her to become the portrait artist she is today; when one looks at her work, it is hard to believe that she is self-taught.

Today, she stands at the heart of Immokalee's vibrant arts scene, as the artist behind the Welcome to Immokalee sign, Field of Dreams.

Members Gallery Artist: LAEA Art Educator Exhibition

The Lee Art Education Association (LAEA) is an organization of art teachers from both public and private institutions throughout Lee County. This group of talented artists and educators are excited to share some of their personal and professional artwork with the community. A wide variety of mediums and subject matters will be represented in this show, but the common theme will be the love and passion of educating and inspiring our local youth to take pride in the arts.