Members share work that captures the wonder of discovery, the quiet thrill of being a bit lost, or simply trying something they’ve never done before.
Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm
Members share work that captures the wonder of discovery, the quiet thrill of being a bit lost, or simply trying something they’ve never done before.
Jestrow connects to a larger tradition of American women quilters and feminist practice, using art quilts as powerful tools for economic survival and social resistance.
Architect Matthew Stratton and photographer Tamara Alvarez document more than just a construction project: evidence of forgotten spaces, decorative and structural details, and other uncovered secrets.
Photographs, objects, and stories from the Florida Museum of Natural History’s permanent collection highlight the importance of conserving Florida’s heritage in a state of environmental change.
Writer Kevin Assam asked Key West artists to reimagine the “bags and baggage” they have schlepped, constructed, and embedded in their daily lives.
Drawing on jer astounding collection of antique ephemera, paired with carefully constructed abstracted forms, Marks comments on the unspoken vagueness of life and learning to practice patience.
A collection of portrait paintings and personal histories of ordinary and mostly forgotten Key West men and women of a hundred years ago, based on their World War I Navy waterfront pass photos.
Connors’ oil paintings capture the feel of Key West through the moments she glimpses: people at the corner ice cream joint; angels at the cemetery; bikes, boats, dogs and their walkers; palms, bananas, pools and patios.
The Anne McKee Artists Fund is dedicated to the concept of “artists helping artists”. Preview a number of works by well-known local artists, and be sure to attend the auction on February 9!
At first glance, the canvases are filled with what appear to be brightly colored shapes. Upon further inspection we notice cartoon-like creatures, in constant pursuit of each other.
Dunn invests his metal constructions with whimsy and primordial mystery using repurposed tools, found metal pieces or modern steel implements.
Dive back into the time-traveling adventures in the “Magic Tree House” book series through the original sketches by Sal Murdocca in all their vivid detail.
McAloon is known for her exquisitely balanced compositions using found materials, wood, metal and ceramics. The abstracted shapes of boats are a recurring theme, evoking the near universality of immigration stories and a scorching critique of historical and contemporary politics.
Retson’s richly-hued black and white figure drawings offer up an unexpected perspective, capturing her subjects from behind and serving up reminders of how the bodies we think we know can still surprise us.
Drawing on the language of geometric abstraction, Perreault weaves fragments of her life experiences into a story through painting, cutting and layering textured paper and canvas.
With the perspective of a young Black man in America, John’s charged, abstract artworks have developed into a coded language that relays energy and emotion as a way to connect the self with ancestral energy.
The K-8 students of May Sands Montessori School use 2-dimensional dots and 3-dimensional orbs and balls to create a sensory installation inspired by Yayoi Kusama.
Beloved Conch artist Andy Thurber and relative newcomer Sean Dwyer employ their distinct styles for an exhibit of local scenes that’s dripping with color and charm.
Mancuso focuses on how domestic spaces fit into Florida’s light and landscape, distorting and rendering them with unnatural color to convey the psychological experience of the Sunshine State.
Smith’s silkscreens begin with photographs of the human face, abstracting the images with paint and gilding to evoke the complexity and universality of human emotion.
A multimedia artist and endurance swimmer, Renee Lai traces her body navigating water onto paintings to evoke where the body meets the world, as a metaphor for boundary blurring.
Our annual summer exhibition is an expression of gratitude – for the artists that inspire us, and for the island that inspires them. That generosity is gloriously embodied in the fruit we love like no other in the Keys. Mangoes fill our trees each spring until they grow pregnant with their weight, thumping to the ground in summer to be gathered, enjoyed and shared with neighbors like golden currency.
Address: 6810 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040
We’re located in Safe Harbor Marina on Stock Island, just down the docks from Hogfish Bar & Grill.
With one of the tallest buildings – and most spectacular views – in town, the Hugh’s View rooftop terrace serves as The Studios’ creative space in the sky. The terrace sits four stories above street level and offers panoramic views of the island. The Kitwald Stage glows in the golden twilight of our sunset performances.
Hugh’s View offers:
—Smaller audience sizes
—Outdoor environment
—Intimate experiences
—A rooftop bar that opens one hour prior to show time
With original seating from its days as a Masonic temple, the Helmerich Theater has been updated to also include floor seating. As a black box theater, the set up is intimate but professional, and sets the stage for concerts and performances that leave guests feeling like they really got to know the performer.
Helmerich Theater offers:
—More space and comfortable chairs
—Indoor comforts
—Intimate experiences
—A walk-up counter bar that opens one hour prior to show time
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