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Painters and a Potter

five& art after dark
M arch always seems to be the
busiest month of the year here in seasoned quality artists that have been painting the Naples scenes for over four decades.
Naples. The weather is beautiful It’s a comfortable setting to meet the artists, view the works and even purchase that special
and there is a lot to see and do image that entices one to take it home.
that is memorable and worthwhile. If you
enjoy art and music and a good time, “Five Jim Rice is the potter and he is accompanied by Phil Fisher, Paul Arsenault, Natalie
Painters And A Potter” is an absolute “must Guess, Jeff Fessenden and Tara O’Neill who are painters in various mediums including
do!” It is an annual event that is held at oils, watercolor, acrylic, batik, rozome and even some caricatures.
The Clay Place which is an oasis featuring
a pottery studio just off Davis Blvd. before “Five Painters And A Potter” is on Sunday March 22, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00
Airport Rd. as you are heading out of town. p.m. at The Clay Place, 1555 Shadowlawn Dr. Please come and enjoy the day with us!
The artists you will see presenting their work
at this event are some of the best artists in Another “must” event that happens monthly at the Galleries Of Crayton Cove is
Naples and they have been here painting 30 “Art After Dark” which will be Saturday March 14, 2015, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. It’s an
to 44 years. “This is the way we used to do opportunity to visit this unique professional artist community in Old Naples on the Bay,
outdoor shows years ago.” all within a one-block walk where 8th St. S. & 12th Ave. S. meet at the flagpole. The
participating galleries are: Phil Fisher Gallery & Studio, Arsenault Gallery, ArtGallery
Unlike the very commercial overwhelming OldNaples2, Earth & Fire, Random Acts of Art, Vintage Charm, Nora Butler Design &
outdoor shows that happen each month in Studio and Guess-Fisher Gallery. All of the artwork represented is made in the USA and
season locally, this event boasts a “laid-back,” most in the State of Florida, Naples in particular. Support your local businesses!
Island atmosphere where the public is invited
to take in the sounds of music performed by
area musicians, Captain Joe and The Bottom
Feeders, while enjoying the handful of well-

www.GalleriesOfCraytonCove.com www.NaplesClayPlace.com

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