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Insights from Tom Moran,
ART
after
DARK
t’s the month of March and many outdoor art shows are filling
our calendars with things to do on the weekends. This is a
Ireturn to somewhat normal activities, in this time, that has Imagery” and the public is invited to come and view these works
been “not so normal.” After a hiatus of two years, the art show
called “Five Painters & A Potter” is going to happen again. This is
an opportunity to meet and purchase works from six of our long- meet at the flagpole in Old Naples by the Bay, in Crayton Cove.
standing, well known artists in Naples. Phil Fisher, Paul Arsenault,
Jim Rice, Natalie Guess, Tara O’Neill and Rick Wobbe will be
showing their works of art in a relaxed environment, the way we
used to do art events. Joe McNichols & Friends will be providing
music during the day and it’s bound to be a good time! It happens
Sunday March 27th at The Clay Place, 1555 Shadowlawn Dr.,
Naples from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The public is welcome.
www.GalleriesOfCraytonCove.com www.PhilFisherFineArt.com
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If looking for something to do earlier in the month, the
Phil Fisher Gallery is featuring a show of works that are “Epic
by Phil Fisher, Jan Ellen Atkielski, Kevin Barton and more.
Phil Fisher Gallery is located where 8th St S & 12th Ave S
www.Guess-FisherGallery.com
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