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art dark after
I t’s December and we’re in the midst of the around town in various locations for all to appreciate and
Holiday Season in Southwest Florida. We view until March when they are auctioned off to help raise
get to enjoy much nicer weather than most funds for charitable groups; United Arts Council, The
of the rest of the United States and have a Conservancy of SWFL and The Community Foundation.
number of unique shops with a variety of gift These turtles were painted and embellished by artists here
in our community to help these charities. Here in Crayton
items that go beyond the typical. When “on Cove, artists Phil Fisher and Natalie Guess were two of
the search” for that special gift, keep in mind the many artists that participated in this fundraising event
the Galleries of Crayton Cove and the many with the hopes that Naples strongly supports this event
family owned businesses in Old Naples. They and its charities.
offer numerous unique items to choose from,
many are hand-made by artists from the Naples December 12 will be a festive evening down by the City
area. Purchasing from these small businesses Dock. The “Naples Holiday Boat Parade” will be that night
helps support our community in a strong way. A starting at 6:15 p.m.,as well as “Art After Dark,”which is from
sampling of their works can be found hanging 6-9 p.m. where the public is invited to stroll the galleries and
in the lobby of the Cove Inn, adding to the
waterside ambience of this historic Inn. enjoy viewing some of our artists newest
works and unique smaller works of art
Along with the Holiday decorations up in available for the season, while listening to
Naples, you may notice about 50 colorfully live music performed by local talents. Jeff
embellished Sea Turtle Sculptures scattered Fessenden & Friends will be in the Phil
Fisher Gallery and Acoustically Speaking
will be at Nora Butler Design. Random
Acts of Art will be offering a special
tasting with artistic gift ideas involved.
Along with these three, The Galleries of
Crayton Cove include Vintage Charm;
A European Style Gallery, Earth & Fire;
A Pottery Studio and Educational Facility, Naples Ships Store; Unique Locally-Made
Nautical Items and Guess-Fisher Gallery; A Batik Studio offering Picture Framing and
Hand-Made Artistic Gift Items. We are a professional artist community in Old Naples
by the Bay, all within a one-block walk, located near the flagpole where 8th St. S. and
12th Ave. S. meet.
www.GalleriesOfCraytonCove.com www.philfisherfineart.com
