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works of Juan Diaz combined with the world-class talents of Chef
Brian Roland who considers himself an artist whose medium is food.
Juan Diaz’s work has been included in important exhibitions at
The Baker Museum, The Naples Depot Museum and Florida Gulf
Coast University, as well as the Alliance for the Arts. His light
performance art series has been treasured by the Holocaust Museum
of Southwest Florida, The Naples Art Association at the von Liebig
Art Center, The Sidney & Berne Davies Art Center and the Naples
Film Festival.
For the holidays, The Naples Art Association’s gift shop, FOR THE LOVE OF ART
Originals, will expand its inventory and present a great selection
of hand-made in the USA, unique and gorgeous holiday gifts: On the eve of Valentine’s Day,The Naples Art Association will host
everything from ornaments to jewelry and more. The Sugar Plum a magical art extravaganza like no other at the von Liebig Art Center
shop will be open during gallery hours from November 13th – For the Love of Art. A night to celebrate the arts! On February 13th,
through January 2nd. Purchasing handmade-in-the-USA gifts beginning at 6 p.m., attendees to the event will call upon the four
is a high-quality way to enjoy the tradition of giving in a socially elements: earth, wind, fire and water to herald forth another era of
conscious and sentimentally rich way. creative magnificence.
We are all tired of galas, although we are committed to supporting
the nonprofits who represent our core values and important passions.
Endless single choice dinners served in staid country club halls dressed
in black-tie formality have held us all captive one too many times.
For that reason, The Naples Art Association partnered with Artistic
Science to call upon the power of the elements to bring forth a new
technique in nonprofit fundraising – we like to think of our For the
Love of Art celebration as an ultimate artistic party, a sort of anti-gala.
CHEF BRIAN ROLAND JUAN AND AIMEE BEING A MEMBER
DINNER WITH ARTISTS With so many activities presented by The Naples Art Association,
it is easy to see the personal benefits to getting involved. Becoming
Art feeds the creative soul and Dinner with Artists, sponsored a member, volunteering, or attending events are all fine ways to get
by PNC Wealth Management, will delight your senses. Feast with more involved with art and become engaged with other people who
your eyes and palate at this spectacular series hosted by the Naples enjoy creativity. Thanks to the fact that The Naples Art Association
Art Association. Join renowned artists paired with executive chefs is a non-profit organization, many of the activities are offered free
who collaborate on creating and presenting original works of art or at a significant discount to the cost of producing them. However,
and culinary masterpieces. Dinner with Artists is an interactive the greatest benefit to membership is being a part of a group of
artistic experience in an intimate and engaging setting. Each event creative people who have joined together for the purpose of making a
includes a multi-course gourmet meal and wine. significant, creative and positive impact in Southwest Florida.
This year’s Dinner with Artists series is comprised of four AN INVITATION TO CONNECT
evenings held in two locations: the elegant Veranda E at The
Escalante and right here at our beautiful von Liebig Art Center. Come see why The Naples Art Association at the von Liebig Art
Each location brings with it unique and intimate ambiances that Center has been voted one of the best galleries in Naples with more
provide excellent backdrops for an event that buzzes with creativity local art for sale by a wider variety of local artists than anywhere else in
and artistic style. 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
On December 10th, starting at 5:30 p.m., The Naples Art master instructor or find the perfect gift in our one of a kind gift shop.
Association at the von Liebig Art Center will transform into a five Admission is free and opens the door to a greater participation in arts
star restaurant and serve up the richly narrative and transforming 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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