Island Arts: Fall Art & Craft Festival Nov. 21

Back by popular demand is our exciting Fall Art & Craft Festival. This event premiers 18 artists who are members of the Art League and will be held on from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 21, on the Art Center grounds at 1010 Winterberry Drive.

Be sure to place the Fall Art & Craft show on your calendar, as it is a wonderful way to support the very creative artists in our midst. All art and very selective crafts are the original design of the exhibitors. This once a year show is your chance to discover the truly exceptional and talented artists from your Art League, Marco Island’s Center for the Arts. You will have a great opportunity to buy an exciting piece of art, often by a neighbor you know, for yourself or as a gift for that special person in time for the holidays.

This annual show provides a cultural event for the entire community and highlights the jewel of our Island. You will have just one day to view these original fine arts and crafts. Featured will be original works in oil; watercolor; acrylic; multi-media painting; jewelry; glass; sculpture; wood; photography; and pottery by the exceptional artists from Marco Island’s Center for the Arts. A suggested donation of $2 is requested.

Participating artists: oil painters Phyllis Pransky, Tara O’Neill, Inez Hudson; wood sculptor Veli Lapinoja; glass artist Harriet Broder; jewelers Amanda Ganong, Marie Sunquist and Shirley McCaffrey; sculptors Carl Wagner and Charles Kirker; photographers Barry Howe and Carol Kinkead; mixed media artist Betty Newman; acrylic painters Jo-Ann Sanborn and Tracy Gudgel; watercolorist Linda Taffe; multimedia artist Alcides Godines; fiber artist Kathy Schetterer; and members of the Art League Marco Island’s Center for the Arts Clay Guild.

During the event, the Center for the Arts will also be open for visitors. This provides an opportunity to view the Charles M. Wetzel Retrospective and exhibit, featuring works by the Art League’s first president. The exhibit is a concentration of original paintings depicting the Seminole Lifestyle and Marco Island, circa 1960-1970.

The Art League, Marco Island’s Center for the Arts, is a nonprofit organization at 1010 Winterberry Drive. Regular hours for Oct.-Dec. are 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Monday and Friday and 1-8 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday. For more information call (239) 394-4221 or visit marcoislandart.com.

The Art League provides this column to keep you the readers informed about the organization. If your club or organization is interested in submitting a column or content, please contact Editor Bill Green at bgreen@marconews.com.

Visual Arts

Art League Marco Island’s Center For The Arts

1010 Winterberry Drive

394-4221

www.marcoislandart.com

Business Hours: 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday

”Charles M. Wetzel Retrospective” Exhibit: Through Nov. 24. Exhibit of original works by the Art League’s first president. Features a major collection of paintings that represent the Seminole Indians and lifestyle during the 1960s to 1970s. The exhibit will be unveiled at the 40th Anniversary Celebration in which tickets and reservations are required.

n Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21. This intimate show features works by artist members of the Art League for one day only. Free and ample parking available. Suggested $2 admission charge. The event sponsored in part by Naples Media Group.

Holiday Trunk Shows: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 10, 17. Each week highlights a different gift idea. Collect one of Malenda Trick’s original designs of porcelain Santas, as she does an exclusive signing. Followed by Yvonne Feavearyear’s unveiling of her “Towdah” Collection; Closing up with jewelry trunk show with works by Joni Gotthelf and Babs Snyderman.

n Taste of Raku: 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 15. Exactly what does Raku taste like? Although Raku is not to be eaten, it is a major part of the evening’s menu. The fun filled, creative, dining experience provides an original bisque fired clay piece, cooked up by Annabelle Johnson and Richard Rosen, that you get to glaze (this is the adding of color). While the pieces are fired in the Raku kiln, enjoy a fun meal and wine. Everyone gets a doggy bag as you take home your completed piece. $43 per person. Reservations required.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Adult Programs:

Open to students 16 years of age and up.

n 60 Minute Demos Program: Can’t decide what classes to take? Want to know more before you enroll? Join us for a 60 minute demo and meet the instructor. Admission, $5, advanced registration requested.

Fun with Pastels 6 p.m. Nov. 17, with Bill Moseley

Basket Weaving 1:30 p.m. Nov. 18, with Fran Foley

Painting 4:30 p.m. Nov. 18, with Diane Reed Eiler

Chinese Brush Painting 1:30 p.m. Nov. 19, with Edythe Newbourne

Harp Playing Made Easy 6 p.m. Nov. 19, with Kim Adamson

Pet Portraiture in Pastels 6 p.m. Nov. 24, with Joan Scherer

Clay on the Wheel 1:30 p.m. Nov. 25, with Sandy Howe

YOUTH PROGRAMS:

Creative Dramatics with Irene Horowitz: 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 3, 10, 17. $50 per student, grades 1 to 5.

Art Adventures with Kim Burke: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 9, 16. $30 per student, grades K to 5.

Artist Colony @ The Esplanade

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Visit the working artist studios now open at the Esplanade. Call 775-6345.

Amantea Gallery

190 Royal Palm Drive, 206-1940

amanteagallery.com

Visit Kathleen Douglas at her gallery located in The Shops of Olde Marco for an eclectic array of art and jewelry.

Blue Mangrove Gallery

Town Center, 1089 N. Collier Blvd.

Suite 437, 393-2405

bluemangrovegallery.com

Five Fabulous Femmes: November’s special exhibit includes fresh original work from the following local treasures; Phyllis Pransky, Jo-Ann Sanborn, Betty Newman, Inez Hudson and Tara O’Neill. Through Nov. 30.

Marco Island Foundation For The Arts

Contact: Sandi Johnson, 642-0015

Performing Arts

Marco Players Theatre

Town Center 1089 N. Collier Blvd.

642-7270

themarcoplayers.com

Evening Programs begin at 8 p.m.; Matinees Sundays at 3 p.m. Call the Box Office for tickets or Purchase online.

Jake’s Women by Neil Simon: Through Nov. 22.

Remember Me by Sam Bobrick: Jan. 13 to 17; 20 to 25; 27 to 31.

On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson: Feb. 24 to 28; March 3 to 7; 10 to 14.

The Fourth Wall by A.R. Gurney: April 7 to 11; 14 to 18, 21 to 25.

Cultural Events

Marco Island Historical Society

394-6917, themihs.org

Compiled by Christine Neal, executive director of Marco Island’s Center of the Arts. Marco Island’s Center for the Arts is located at 1010 Winterberry Drive, 394-4221; mail@marcoislandart.com.