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All exhibitions are free-of-charge and open during regular gallery
hours, Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
And, new this year, the NAA will host Meet the Artist events,
where guests can learn more about the artist whose work is on
view, and Tea with the Curator events, where guests can speak to
NAA curator, Jack O’Brien, about an exhibition.
Another great place to view art is at one of the NAA’s outdoor
art shows. With Art in the Park on the first Saturday of the
month in Cambier Park and three nationally-recognized art shows
– including the Naples New Year’s Art Show; the Naples National
Art Show; and the Naples Downtown Art Show – the NAA
provides some of the very best opportunities to view local art; chat
with the artists that created it; and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces. on creating and presenting original works of art and culinary
If you are looking for a way to learn to create your own art or masterpieces. Chefs this year include Greg Shapiro, Tastebuds
perfect your art, the NAA has you covered. There are hundreds Catering; Brian Roland, The Venue; Bryan Sutton; Amber Phillips,
of classes and workshops scheduled for this season in a variety of Sage Events; and Vincenzo Betulia, Osteria Tulia. And, you won’t
subjects. New classes this year include Watercolor En Plein Air, Pastel want to miss the artists featured this year. They include Gilberto
& Watercolor Mingle, Abstract Mixed Media, Abstract Charcoal Sanchez, Andrea Beloff, Robina Gilarranz, Annie Bacon, Janine
Drawing, Classic Florals & Still Lifes in Oil, Watermedia (Watercolor Wesselmann, and Megan Young. New this year, the NAA will work
& Gouache), Cuff Bracelet, Painting With Cloth, Expressions with Collier County Public Schools’ student chefs and artists to create
In Clay, and Passion for Plein Air Pastel. And, if you can’t get a Dinner with Artists event in April. Don’t miss this interactive,
downtown, the NAA has made it easier to attend a class or workshop. artistic experience in an intimate and engaging setting that includes a
For the first time classes and workshops will be offered offsite at multi-course gourmet meal and wine.
North Collier Regional Park and Eagle Lakes Community Park. Introducing this year, you can travel with the NAA! There are
The Dinner with Artists schedule is brimming with opportunities three scheduled art-filled outings where attendees can not only
to enjoy renowned artists paired with executive chefs who collaborate travel to a new place, but they can visit local galleries and artwork.
The trips include a visit to Art Basel in Miami Beach; the newly-
expanded The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach; and a
Norwegian Cruise Line Tour of Cuba and Great Stirrup Cay.
Even the NAA’s gift shop, Originals, is offering fresh inventory.
Stop by to browse and shop handcrafted, one of a kind items
created by local artists as well as works by artists from around the
country including jewelry, handbags, shawls, notecards, books,
pottery, and glass, plus original paintings, prints, and other unique
items for both children and adults. In December, you won’t want
to miss as the shop is transformed into the Sugar Plum Shop with
Christmas gifts and décor galore!
In short, there is so much to do at the NAA! Whether you
want to create, view, learn about, or purchase art, Southwest
Florida’s only community art center – the Naples Art Association
– is the place to do it. We hope to see you soon!

For more information about the Naples Art Association or its
programs, please visit www.NaplesArt.org.

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