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Classes
The Cape Coral Art Center offers ongoing art classes year-round in 4 to 6 week sessions, designed for all ages with a strong focus on adult arts education. Taught by over 17 skilled local artists and instructors, these classes cover a wide variety of fine arts and crafts, including acrylic, watercolor, and oil painting; pottery, raku, and stone sculpture; silversmithing, jewelry making, precious metal clay, glass bead-making, glass fusing, wire wrapping, stained glass, copper enameling, and more. Children and teen classes are also available, with clay being a popular medium.
Classes are held on various days and times to accommodate different schedules and are available for intermediate to advanced skill levels. All studios are well-equipped, and supplies can be purchased on-site—with students receiving a 10% discount in the Art Supply Store. No membership is required, but registration is necessary to reserve a spot in each class.
For specific program times/dates, please see the schedule(s) below (Click on your class of choice to go directly to online registration):
Interactive Summer 3 Class Schedule - August 10 - September 19
Interactive Fall Class Schedule - October 5 - November 7
Interactive Winter 1 Class Schedule - November 9 - December 19
Workshops
The Cape Coral Art Center also hosts single-day workshops, allowing students to explore a variety of mediums without committing to a multi-week course. All supplies are included, and the workshops are led by skilled instructors eager to share their expertise and guide participants in creating unique and seasonal projects.
Workshops do not run during the summer months. Please check back soon for upcoming Fall and Winter 1 workshop offerings.
Events
Cape Coral Art Center hosts a variety of exciting events throughout the year, celebrating creativity and the local arts community. These events include Fine Craft Expo, Seasonal Open Houses, Merry & Bright Art Market and the annual Paint Along celebrating Parks and Recreation Month. Whether you're an art lover, a collector, or simply looking to experience something new, the Art Center's events provide something for everyone to enjoy and opportunities to engage with the arts community in Southwest Florida.
Like the Cape Coral Art Center Facebook page to get more information and updates on upcoming events, demonstrations & workshops!
Galleries & Exhibitions
The Art Center is home to two gallery exhibition spaces, the Main Gallery and the Side Gallery, which feature exhibits throughout the year. Admission into both gallery spaces is FREE and open to the public! Each exhibition features solo, curated, open calls to artists and traveling exhibits.
2025-2026 Gallery Exhibition Overview
2026-2027 Gallery Exhibition Overview
Are you a local artist? Get involved by entering your artwork into one of our open-call-themed exhibitions! Open calls are wonderful opportunities to explore your medium and creativity more freely. Find upcoming reception exhibition and prospectus information on the Cape Coral Art Center Facebook page or by clicking the links below:
- Retrospective: Larger Than Life Watercolors
- August 7 - September 24, 2026
- Exhibited in the Main Gallery
- In this solo exhibition, Zan Lombardo showcases the evolution of her signature watercolor style, featuring both iconic pieces and previously unseen works that blend vivid color, intricate detail, and heartfelt poetry.
- Enjoy food, drinks, and community at our exhibition reception on Friday, August 14, 5-7pm
- Special Artist Talk! Meet Zan in person and learn about her exhibition one-on-one at this special limited artist talk event. We have two days to choose from and you can enjoy at no cost and all are welcome!
- Friday, August 7, 10am
- Saturday, August 15, 10am
- The Symphony of Sound and Shape
- August 7 - September 24, 2026
- Exhibited in the Side Gallery
- In this multimedia juried open call exhibition, artists explore the relationship between music and visual art by responding to musical compositions using different art forms.
- Receiving: Saturday, August 1, 9am-12pm & Monday, August 3, 9am-12pm
- Enjoy food, drinks, and community at our exhibition reception on Friday, August 14, 5-7pm
- The Witching Hour 5: Parallax
- October 2 - October 29, 2026
- Exhibited in the Main Gallery
- In this juried open call exhibition, “Parallax” invites viewers into a shifting landscape of visual illusion, where perception is fluid and reality feels uncertain.
- Receiving: Saturday, September 26, 9am-12pm & Monday, September 28, 9am-12pm
- Enjoy food, drinks, and community at our exhibition reception on Friday, October 9, from 5-7pm
- Artists Among Us
- October 2 - November 19, 2026
- Exhibited in the Side Gallery
- Did you know our staff members are artists too? Enjoy an annual exhibition of artwork made by Art Center employees.
- Enjoy food, drinks, and community at our exhibition reception on Friday, October 9, from 5-7pm
- Places I Remember
- November 6 - December 17, 2026
- Exhibited in the Main Gallery
- In this solo exhibition, “Places I Remember,” Kim Carioto-Krugle shares a visual diary of her travels near and far using layered paper collages and oil paintings.
- Enjoy food, drinks, and community at our exhibition reception on Friday, November 13, 5-7pm
- Merry & Bright Art Market
- November 24 - December 17, 2026
- Exhibited in Building 2 and Side Gallery
- Jump start the holidays and purchase some unique gifts in this annual open call to artists sales event.
- Registration is required by Friday, November 13, 2026, at 4pm
- Receiving: Saturday, November 21, 9am-12pm & Monday, November 23, 9am-12pm
The Art Center invites submissions from established, emerging, and aspiring artists for opportunities to exhibit in our gallery spaces for solo, collaborative, and group exhibitions. Artists must have a strong, cohesive body of work ready for exhibition. Submit your proposal today to be considered for upcoming shows in both of our dynamic gallery spaces!
Gallery Application for Inquiring Artists
Creativity Camp
Discover the Joy of Art this Summer at Creativity Camp!
Creativity Camp invites children ages 7 to 13 to explore a vibrant world of color, imagination, and hands-on artistic expression. Each week features a unique theme that sparks creativity and introduces campers to a variety of exciting art techniques and mediums in a safe, educational, and fun environment.
Campers will explore a variety of artistic materials and techniques, from air-dry clay and mixed media to painting, drawing, and colored pencil work, encouraging creativity and hands-on learning.
Each week feature’s themes ranging from artist spotlights and pop culture to STEM inspired art and beyond. Keeping every session fresh, exciting, and full of discovery.
At the end of each week, campers showcase their masterpieces in a special gallery event, sharing their accomplishments with friends and family.
All art supplies are provided, campers just need to bring lunch, a water bottle, and their imagination!
Scholarship applications are currently closed. Please check back during the next application period for an opportunity to apply for a scholarship from our community partner, the Southwest Florida Fine Craft Guild.
Thank you for a wonderful Creativity Camp season! Our 2026 summer camp has officially ended.
We're so grateful to all of the campers and families who joined us this year. Keep an eye on this page and our social media channels for registration information about our 2027 Art Center Creativity Camp, coming in the future.
We look forward to creating with you again next summer!