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Sidney & Berne Davies Art Center and the Naples Film Festival.
FOR THE LOVE OF ART
On the eve of Valentine’s Day, The Naples Art Association will
host a magical art extravaganza like no other at the von Liebig Art
Center –FortheLoveofArt.A night to celebrate the arts!OnFebruary
13th, beginning at 6 p.m., attendees to the event will call upon the
four elements: earth, wind, fire and water to herald forth another
era of creative
magnificence.
We are all tired
of galas, although
we are committed
to supporting the
nonprofits who
represent our
core values and
JUAN DIAZ PHOTO CREDIT: MICHELLE REED important passions.
Dinner with Artists is an interactive artistic experience in an intimate Endless single
and engaging setting. Each event includes a multi-course gourmet meal
and wine. choice dinners
This year’s Dinner with Artists series is comprised of four evenings served in staid country club halls dressed in black-tie formality have
held in two locations: the elegant Veranda E at The Escalante and right
here at our beautiful von Liebig Art Center. Each location brings with it held us all captive one too many times. For that reason, The Naples
unique and intimate ambiances that provide excellent backdrops for an
event that buzzes with creativity and artistic style. Art Association partnered with Artistic Science to call upon the
On December 1st, starting at 5:30 p.m., The Naples Art Association power of the elements to bring forth a new technique in nonprofit
at the von Liebig Art Center will transform into a five star restaurant
and serve up the richly narrative and transforming works of Juan Diaz fundraising – we like to think of our For the Love of Art Celebration
combined with the world-class talents of Chef Brian Roland. He
considers himself an artist whose medium is food. as an ultimate artistic party, a sort of anti-gala.
Juan Diaz’s work has been included in important exhibitions at The BEING A MEMBER
Baker Museum. The Naples Depot Museum and Florida Gulf Coast
University, as well as the Alliance for the Arts. His light performance With so many activities presented byThe Naples Art Association,
art series has been treasured by the Holocaust Museum of Southwest it is easy to see the personal benefits to getting involved. Becoming
Florida, The Naples Art Association at the von Liebig Art Center, The a member, volunteering, or attending events are all fine ways to get
more involved with art and become engaged with other people who
enjoy creativity. Thanks to the fact that The Naples Art Association
is a non-profit organization, many of the activities are offered free
or at a significant discount to the cost of producing them. However,
the greatest benefit to membership is being a part of a group of
creative people who have joined together for the purpose of making
a significant, creative and positive impact in Southwest Florida.
AN INVITATION TO CONNECT
Come see why The Naples Art Association at the von Liebig Art
Center has been voted one of the best galleries in Naples with more
local art for sale by a wider variety of local artists than anywhere
else in Naples. There are many ways to engage in creativity offered
by NAA: enjoy one day workshops and art fusion events, take a
class with a master instructor or find the perfect gift in our one of
a kind gift shop. Admission is free and opens the door to a greater
participation in arts and our community. Tour the galleries, shop,
take a class or volunteer. The Naples Art Association works to
support your creative evolution. Visit Naplesart.org for information
on upcoming events and schedule of classes and workshops. The
Naples Art Association is built from the resources and passion of
our community to serve the members of our community. Come be
a part of the art: Imagine! Discover! Create!
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