Fort Myers Beach Art Association (FMBAA)
Gallery Location
Our gallery on Fort Myers Beach is gone but we have rented a space on McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers. Now you can visit us in the Cypress Square Plaza at 13451 McGregor Blvd. Unit #1, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Be sure to check individual shows / events for their location.
Mailing Address
We will no longer be using the PO Box, Please send mail directly to the Gallery.
Phone Number
Our History
In 1951, meetings, art shows and fund raising events were held in a chickee hut built by the members. The Art Association had two more temporary homes, and then, in 1965, land was purchased mid-island, on Donora Street.
Our Gallery For 54 Years
Ground breaking ceremonies were held on February 22, 1968, and President Mira Sackrison used her “golden spade” to symbolize the beginning of building the first cultural center on the Beach. The skylights and storage room were added in 1978. In 1984, the building was improved by providing a ramp and an altered restroom to make an art experience available to people in walkers and wheelchairs. This project also provided a second gallery.
The Fort Myers Beach Art Association was incorporated in 1951. Over 70 years later, we continue to be an all-volunteer member operated, not-for-profit art association. We are an easy-going, fun-loving and art-loving bunch of down-to-earth friendly folks. Our working art gallery is a place to go where everyone knows your name or soon will!
A working art gallery is where member artists go to create, teach, learn and share their art. On the walls hang the finished paintings as part of a judged show or an exhibition.
Hurricane Ian
But, in September 2022, major hurricane Ian hit Fort Myers Beach and destroyed much of the island including our beloved art gallery.
An Email sent to the membership after the Hurricane:
On September 28th, 2022 Hurricane Ian did indeed destroy our gallery on Fort Myers Beach, and much of the island.
First business was to check on the welfare of our 150+ members to be sure they’re safe. Some have serious property damage. Some are unable to get to their houses. Many members are without electricity, water or cell service.
But here is the glimmer of Hope that is sustaining us:
We are here for each other!
We don’t know how our art association’s future will be shaped or when we will paint together once more. But we will.
We are more than a building!
Together, we will help each other through this crisis. The laughter, the sharing, the classes and the shows will return
After Hurricane Ian
After the loss of our gallery, the leadership secured a temporary meeting place at the Fort Myers Congregational Church on College Blvd. The organization conducted its meetings, classes and get togethers while work commences to rebuild a gallery on Fort Myers Beach.
The organization showed wonderful resiliency and was able to put on all the Traditional major shows in the greater Fort Myers community in the 2022-2025 seasons. We are extremely grateful to the Fort Myers Congregational Church on College Blvd. and all of our Show Host sites for their help in this trying time.
Visit us now at our new little gallery in Cypress Square.
Still Dreaming
While we are currently leasing space at Cypress Square, our long term goals still include a dream of returning to our property on Fort Myers Beach.