Art After Dark – April 2016

April is that month of transition in Naples. A  number of our “snow birds” start their trek back  north and things around town feel busy at the  first of the month then start to slow down or  even “drop off” after Easter has passed. If life kept you so  busy that you weren’t able to make your way to Crayton  Cove and take a relaxing walk out on the Naples City  Dock and stroll the numerous Galleries of Crayton Cove  or maybe grab a bite or full meal at one of the amazing  restaurants, be sure to put that on your schedule this  month. This area is a gem that boasts Naples’ history and  has held on to that “laid back” feeling that Naples used to  have a lot of, before it grew so much in the past 20 years.

Guess, Early Morning Crayton Cove

The evening of April 9, from 6 – 9 p.m., Phil  Fisher Gallery & Guess-Fisher Gallery host an artist  reception for their show titled, “Our Beautiful Beach,”  which features works by well-known Naples artists Phil  Fisher and Natalie Guess. Phil is most known for his  Watercolors and Oils of the Naples area and Natalie  works in Batik on silk, created as fine art. Come and see  some of their newest paintings while getting a chance  to meet them and enjoy live music by Alchemy. Be sure  and stop in the Cove Inn and see a show of the samples  of art represented in each of the galleries located around  the flagpole, which is open for viewing 24/7. They are a  great place to book a room and enjoy a “stay on the Bay,”  as well.

We offer a great mix of fine restaurants; Bleu Provence,  Chez Boët and The Dock at Crayton Cove, as well as  breakfast at the Cove Inn Café or casual Italian fare at  Napoli’s On The Bay. The businesses and galleries cover  the bases for “art you can live with;” Phil Fisher Gallery,  Random Acts of Art, Nora Butler Design & Gallery,  Vintage Charm (a European Style Gallery), Earth & Fire  (paint your own pottery), Naples Ships Store and Guess- Fisher Gallery. There are numerous charter boats available  at the Naples City Dock, as well.

Fisher, 8th Avenue South Beach

A favorite event that takes place the second  Saturday of each month is Art After Dark where all  the galleries, restaurants and businesses are open and  welcoming the public to visit their establishments on  a comfortable evening. This month’s event is April 9  from 6 – 9 p.m.. Come and enjoy the festivities with  the Galleries of Crayton Cove, a professional artist  community in Old Naples by the Bay, all within a  one-block walk, by the flagpole where 8th Street  South & 12th Avenue South meet.