Cape Coral Art Center Offers "Holly Daze" Art Sale Nov. 27-Dec. 17 & More
As the holiday season and new year approach, the Annual Holly Daze Fine Art Sale returns to the Cape Coral Art Center from November 27 through December 17. Stop by the Side Gallery in Building 2 to browse artwork by students, instructors, and community members. You will find many options for unique, creative gifts as well as an opportunity to support local artists. Items for sale typically include jewelry, ceramics, paintings, glass décor and fiber art.
Currently on display in Building 1’s Main Gallery, patrons can find the Tiny Art exhibit, a huge presentation of small creations. Nineteen artists have entries in a variety of mediums on display that are 4”x 4” or smaller, with frames and display methods able to reach up to 8”x 8” in scale. Open through December 29, this wide-ranging show displays a multitude of styles, color palettes and influences. With pieces including vibrant glass collages and a realistic three-dimensional heart sculpture, step inside a miniature world today. The exhibit is free and open to the public during the Art Center’s regular hours of operation.
Looking to expand your knowledge? The Art Center offers more than 35 classes a week spanning a range of mediums and accommodating a variety of experience levels, from beginner to advanced. Offerings include instruction in acrylic, watercolor and oil paint, and sculpture classes in stone and clay that cover techniques including raku and skills like hand-building and wheel-throwing. Glass instructors train students in glass fusing, stained glass and glass beadmaking, and jewelry classes offer students tutelage in working with beads, wire and sheet metal. Sign up now for Winter 2 classes that run from the week of January 3 through February 12.
The Art Center is located at 4533 Coronado Pkwy in Rubicond Park and is owned and operated by the City of Cape Coral, Parks and Recreation Department. Stay in the know by liking the Cape Coral Art Center on Facebook and following us on Instagram. Register for classes online at www.CapeParks.com, where you can view class descriptions, material lists and fees. For more information on any of these great programs, please visit the Art Center, e-mail artcenter@capecoral.gov or call 239.574.0802. Thank you for supporting the arts in Cape Coral and SW Florida!