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Galleries of

Crayton Cove

A pril is one of those months that
residents look forward to each
year. The weather is quite nice
and the roads become almost
bearable again, at least the lines for
restaurants are not as long. We get that
chance to visit areas around Naples that
we avoided for the last three months. If
one of those areas was Crayton Cove, now
is the time to visit or revisit this charming
waterfront commercial area that has
retained the feel that Naples had 35 plus
years ago that enticed many of us to stay
and call this our home. As Naples has built
up and changed, Crayton Cove has held its historic feel that is evident
as one strolls the city dock and enjoys a bite to eat at one of our award
winning restaurants. The culture is abounding here as this area boasts the
only professional artist community in Old Naples that features a handful
of Naples most renowned resident artists.

This special business niche is home to The Galleries of Crayton Cove
and some of the best restaurants in Naples; Bleu Provence, Chet Boet,
The Dock At Crayton Cove, The Neighborhood Café and Napolis On
The Bay. The Galleries of Crayton Cove are made up of 9 Galleries and
art related businesses that have come together to present artwork in their
galleries and studios that are created here and represent some of the best
interpretations of Naples and surrounding areas anywhere. Phil Fisher
Gallery, Arsenault Gallery, Nora Butler Designs, ArtGallery OldNaples2,
Naples Ships Store, Earth & Fire, Vintage Charm, Random Acts of Art
and Guess-Fisher Gallery are open consistent regular business hours to
come and view their beautiful art. As a special opportunity for the public,
the Galleries of Crayton Cove also offer a fun evening called “Art After
Dark” when the galleries are all open and offering refreshments and
live music in various locations, for the enjoyment of all. The Phil Fisher
Gallery and Guess-Fisher Gallery will have “The Breezeways,” a well
known group of musicians with a comedic twist that is quite entertaining,
performing in their galleries, which is a special treat!

Art After Dark is from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday April 11, 2015. Come
and experience a festive cultural happening the Old Naples way! The
Galleries Of Crayton Cove are a community of professional artists all
within a one-block walk where 8th St. S. & 12th Ave. S. meet at the
flagpole by the Bay.

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