Art Council Biennial Exhibits
The Art Council of Southwest Florida organizes two major exhibits for the artists who are members of the Council's affiliate arts organizations.
Winner's Circle Show
During odd-numbered years, the Art Council of Southwest Florida holds the Winner's Circle Show. This is an especially exciting show because every work of art exhibited has won a top prize in one of the exhibits of the Council's member organizations during the previous two-year period. Thus, the prize-winners of this show represent the best of the best artwork produced by the Art Council's member artists.
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In 2023, the show was held at the Norris Center in Naples during normal business hours from June 3rd to July 28th with an opening reception from 5 to 7 on June 3rd.
Spring Art Show
During even-numbered years, the Art Council of Southwest Florida holds the Spring Art Show.
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In 2024, the Spring Art Show will be held at the COCO Art Gallery in Estero, Florida.
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2023 "Winner's Circle" Winners
1st Place 3-D
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Nancy Gray-Giffin, Basket Weaving and Dyeing, entitled “Pineapple Cathead Basket” representing Southwest Florida Fine Craft Guild
1st Place 2-D
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Pamela Richardson, Fabric Collage, entitled “Le Chapeau D’Oiseau” representing the Southwest Florida Fine Craft Guild
2nd Place 2-D
Vivianna Irizarri, Oil on Canvas, entitled “Heat” representing the Art Guild of Naples
Merit Awards
Nancy Nowak, Pastel, entitled “A Walk in the Sand” representing the Southwest Florida Pastel Society
Penelope Breen, Digital Photography, entitled “Strength” representing the Center of the Arts Bonita Springs
Helen Ketteman, Oil on Board, entitled “Sea and Sky” representing Sanibel/Captiva Art Guild