“Essence of Water” Exhibit
Receiving September 28, 2026 (9-noon)
Artist Entry Fee: $20 at receiving
1-3 Entries per Artist
Entry: Paper waiver – Not online
Plus 2 wall cards per Entry
Artist Removal: October 25, 2026
“Essence of Water” Exhibit
Receiving July 21, 2026 (9-noon)
Artist Entry Fee: $20 at receiving
1-3 Entries per Artist
Entry: Paper waiver – Not online
Plus 2 wall cards per Entry
Artist Removal: September 8, 2026
McGregor Blvd Gallery
Awards Reception: February 8th, 3:00 pm (At the Gallery)
President’s Message – April 1, 2026 Suzan Lanz Dear FMBAA Members and Friends, This past year has reminded me just how resilient, creative, and united our community truly is. The
The annual Student Award Show showcases the work of the talented high school students of our area.
Run Dates June 3 – July 20, 2026
Receiving June 2 (9-noon)
Artist Entry Fee: $20 at receiving
Entry : Paper waiver – Not online
Artist Removal: July 21
Lunch & Learn Sessions are back for the Summer Season.
Each Saturday during the Summer Season, FMBAA artists and the public are invited to come to the gallery (13451 McGregor Blvd., Unit 1) from 11- noon.
February 2 – February 27
McGregor Blvd Gallery
Awards Reception: February 8th, 3:00 pm (At the Gallery)
Samples from previous years FMBAA has been asked to create a design for the 2027 Shrimp Festival….the designs will be used on t-shirts and photo cut-out boards. The image should
March 21st, 2026 Original artwork (framed and unframed), cards (made from photographs or prints), and items made by you of jewelry or scarves.
Judged and Juried Winter Show
Hosted at Cape Coral Art Center
January 2 – 29
Cool to Be Square Exhibit
January 5 – January 30
All paintings will be square
Upcoming Exhibit
All items priced below $200
December 8 – January 2
Join us November 1st at 3:00 pm to help us celebrate 75 years of making art in Southwest Florida.
Current Juried Show
Runs November 13, 2025 – January 8, 2026
HOSTED at Arts Bonita – Center for Performing Arts, Bonita Springs
We will be celebrating our 75th anniversary
October 27 – December 5
Upcoming Exhibit
“Plein Air” Exhibit
September 25 – October 24
En plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air” and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist’s subject in full view.
Current Exhibit
August 21 – September 19
This is an incredibly special annual Exhibit which allows for non-traditional items, including photography and jewelry.
Kathryn McMahon was one of the past speakers. She discussed the current show and composition, including tips on how to improve your paintings.
2025 Summer Show “Ripples” May 17 – July 19, 2025 Works by Members of the Fort Myers Beach Art Association exhibited alongside sculptures by Tania Begg. This show is hosted
When we say we are a working gallery, we mean it.
Visitors will often see someone at the gallery working on their latest creations.
Fort Myers Beach Art Gallery Gallery hosts ‘soft opening’ Thurs., May 1, 2026. Join us Thurs., May 1, from 4-6 pm for the “soft opening” of our new gallery in
President’s Message – April 1, 2025 Star Sherwood I am honored to step into the role as President of the Fort Myers Beach Art Association, following in the footsteps of
February 11th Through March 11th, 2025 Awakening is a judged show with 3 different skill levels to encourage our newer members to enter a show where they are competing alongside
January 3-January 30, 2025 Between Worlds is a judged and juried show. It is a symbol of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity Many thanks to our host, the
2024-25 Fall Show “Dreams to Wings November 21, 2024 This show was hosted at Arts Bonita Lee Ackert Memorial Best in Show “MOMA Zone” by Kathy Summer Many thanks to
I would like to welcome our members who are returning from their out of state homes back to Florida. For ALL of our members, thank you for your continued interest
2023-24 Spring Show “Just Do It” March 5, 2024 This is a special show with three entry levels, (Pro, Emerging, and Fledgling) The ides is the get some f our
FMBAA is alive and well! I want to say thank you to the Fort Myers Beach Art Association Board, the
It is with great sadness that I hear of Fred Bushnell’s passing. My heart goes out to his wonderful wife
Congratulations to FMBAA Member Kathy Summer for winning first place at the Southwest Florida Pastel Society Member Exhibit in Naples
January 5th – January 25th
Hosted by Cape Coral Art Center
2023-24 Theater Show “Special Invite” November 3, 2023 This is a special invite show for last years winners. There were
2023-24 Fall Show “Rush of Color” October 24, 2023 Hosted at First Presbyterian Church or Bonita Springs Lee Ackert Memorial
The last person to join FMBAA before the late September hurricane swept the building away was Margie Smith, a retired
Long-time member. Becky Kresovsky, a non-smoker, died Oct. 21, 2021 after a two-year battle with advanced non-small-cell lung carcinoma. John
Artists of FMBAA are once again exhibiting at the Coco Gallery in Coconut Point Shopping Center ( Estero, Fl) from
Survey planning meeting Feb 16th We’re going to send a survey to members next month to get your ideas on
Bossy Pants – February 9th Lets have some Experimental fun!! Loosen up those creative muscles! Michele Buelow pulled cards with prompts
The FMBAA gathered for the monthly member potluck on December 8th. Good food, good friends, and lots of laughs.
Holiday Craft Sale Fort Myers, FL We have well over 100 Mini’s – all original art in an 8X10 mat inserted into a plastic sleeve. We also have some 11X14
We may not have a building to call or own, or one that is usable in any case, but the art group has been busy!! More Minis is the Order
We have been busy behind the scenes looking for ways to show the world that the FMBAA is still here and going strong! The FMBAA is going to be part
Date: December 8, 2022Time: 5pmRSVP: December 1 (see below)Location: Fort Myers Congregational Church, 8210 College Parkway, Fort Myers (click here for directions). Please bring cocktail party-like food. Members should bring their
From December to February, we have several outdoor art sales. We are hoping members will let us borrow 10×10-foot tents, tables, art bins and wire display racks. If you have
Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 1 pm. Chelsea Darling, an art therapist, wants to help us navigate the post-hurricane blues. She’ll discuss ways to rediscover the joy in your art at
The organizers of Muralfest (January 2023) in Fort Myers want to hold a silent auction featuring art made from hurricane debris. Details to come, but it’s time to look for
FMBAA Members Busy at Alliance On most Thursdays and Fridays, our members are busy crafting Mini Masters in the main studio at the Alliance for the Arts. They produced more
There is no question that we at FMBAA will rebuild and renew our organization from the devastation that has occurred. Our wonderful building was destroyed with only our outdoor patio
October 15th – November 10th, 2022
November 14th thru December 8th.
Receives November 11th
Five FMBAA Members were juried into the ACSWF show “Bucolic Florida’ at the Coco gallery in Naples. FMBAA member Garry Scott Wheeler has stepped up to be the president of
The Gallery is being tented Thursday, July 7th thru Monday, July 10th. Thanks goes to Star Sherwood working with Truly Nolan to get this done. Further, the tenting is done
FMBAA Member, Lynne Wesolowski has an exhibit of paintings at the USAlliance Financial, located in Port Chester, New York. The work has been there for the month of June. Included
Hello Friends, When my husband and I head back up to our summer home in Michigan at the end of May, it is always a little bittersweet. While I know
2022 Student Scholarship Show This is one of the highlights of the season. Selected Cypress Lake High School students present a portfolio of artwork to be judged with scholarships on
Feb 22-23, 2023
9am – 4pm
Anything Goes Show March 12 – March 31 This show is open to all artists. Guests visiting the gallery can vote to choose the ‘People’s Choice’ Award. Prospectus Some of
Quick Draw winners (l-r) Milly Periera 3rd Place , Dorothy McDowell 2nd place and Michele Buelow 1st place
Less is More Abstract Workshop – Mixed Media WorkshopJanuary 16-18, 2023 (3 days)9am-4pm Demo4-6pm January 15, 2022($10 if not in workshop) LevelIntermediate and up Class size14 Students Maximum FeeMember $375,
Spring Show receiving is This Friday February 11th from 9am until noon. Use the following link to upload images: Online Show
Todd Zaccanelli (Star Sherwood’s husband) spent many weeks sandblasting and painting a much needed bike rack for the FMBAA. He used his creativity to paint it to match our colorful
On Feb. 1 the experimentalists gathered a wide variety of materials to prepare for the unexpected. Michele Buelow called out random prompts from the Bossy Pants cards developed by Joan
FMBAA members shine at the SW Florida Pastel Society members Show. ‘Follow the Yellow Brick Road’ by Kathy Summer won 1st place. ‘Tropical Shade‘ by Dana Enders won ans Honorable Mention
January 17 – February 10 Virtually Visit Our Show Sponsored by Red Coconut RV Park Show Information Welcome to the 2022 Winter Judged ShowThis show is open to all artists
“Spectrafix” pastel presentation on Feb. 22 at 1:00 pm. No charge to attend. The products include: Spectrafix fixative Spray Sprectrafix Final Fix Spectrafix Natural Glass sealer All products
Dear Members, each year, per the by-laws, we vote to renew the board of directors. This posting, also required by-the bylaws, presents the nominees for re-election. This is the Slate
President’s Message – Winter 2022 As we embark on a new year, I would like to first express my gratitude to all of you who have helped to make this
Indoor Garage Sale – Jan 22nd On Saturday, January 22, 2022 Fort Myers Beach Art Association will be having an indoor garage sale of all art related items donated by FMBAA members. It
The Open House will be rescheduled due to the Omicron outbreak. Our yearly Open House event is our chance to show off our lovely gallery and to let visitors experience
Each year, before Christmas we have the Art Divine Holiday Sale reception at the Gallery. The Art Divine Holiday Sale is a Christmas shopping opportunity where all of our original
A big shout out to Star Sherwood and Kathy Taylor for helping out one of our FMBAA members who is in the hospital by spending Saturday morning weeding, trimming, and
November 15th through December 9th Virtually Visit Our Show Sponsored by Red Coconut RV Park Show Information Welcome to the 2021 Fall Judged Show This show is open to all
October 16th – November 11th, 2021 This is the first member show of the season. Visitors at the gallery are encouraged to vote for the People’s Choice award. The winning
Jan 8 ,2022 — 9am-1pm
February 4-5 — 9am–4pm
Mar 28, 2023 — 9am-4pm
Mar 18-19 — 9am-3:30pm
Flower Design – Watercolor Demo4-6pm January 16, 2022($10 if not in workshop) WorkshopJanuary 17-19, 2022 (3 days) LevelAdv. Beginner-Intermediate18 Student Maximum FeeMember $350, Non-member $390 Covid-19 PrecautionsIn an abundance of
Dear Members,As of April 1, 2021, I have accepted the position of President of the FMBAA, which is truly an honor and a privilege. I will do my best to
Dear members –Time flies by and my term as FMBAA President has come to an end. I am pleased that the last two years for FMBAA have been reasonably successful.
April 3rd, 2021 through October 15th, 2021 Welcome to the 2021 Summer Show. This show is open to all FMBAA Members. Through October 15th 2021, the images on this page
March 13 – March 25, 2021. This is the last member show of the season. Visitors at the gallery are encouraged to vote for the People’s Choice award. The winning
There were 16 Plein Air painters in Bonita Springs at Everglades Wonder Gardens! Two guests came from SanCap Art League. Dana Enders brought her daughter who is quite accomplished. Milly
February 15th, 2021 through March 11th, 2021. Virtually Visit Our Show Sponsored by Doc Ford’s Number of Show entries = 23 Show Information Welcome to the 2021 Spring Judged Show
January 11th, 2021 through February 11th, 2021. Results & Recap Sponsored by Fresh Catch Bistro Number of Show entries = 108 Results & Recap The Fort Myers Beach Art Association
FMBAA Member Laura Black and her husband Russ perform on a cool December evening. This is the first event in the re-landscaped courtyard. Hopefully, our courtyard will host many more
Happy New Year to FMBAA members This is a required announcement of the proposed slate of directors for next season. This year we will not be having a general membership
The Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club is again hosting a Christmas Tree Auction for Non-profit organizations. Thanks to Pam Flaherty, chairing the event, and the many elves making one-of-a-kind ornaments,
FMBAA Member Kathy Taylor’s painting In The Shade has been chosen to be included in the Florida Watercolor Society 2021 traveling online Show. Great going Kathy!
April 3rd, 2021 through October 15th, 2021 Visit the Virtual Show Thanks to the Red Coconut RV Park for sponsoring this show. Number of Show entries = 39 Show Results
October 19th through November 5th, 2020. All Images on this page are of framed paintings which are for sale at the FMBAA Gallery. Number of Show entries = 34 After
It’s that time of year again. The temperatures are cooling off, the kapok tree at the gallery is blooming. But this year is a bit different. The gallery has been
April 3rd, 2021 through October 15th, 2021 This is the first FMBAA online show. This show is to allow members to practice and hone their photography and image uploading skills.
Summer greetings to FMBAA members. We are mid-point between the last season and the upcoming 2020-2021 season. With everything going on, I think an update is in order. Firstly, I
Hello to all members – The various projects to refurbish the gallery are complete. The photo below shows the freshly painted main gallery with some of the Summer Show paintings
Lynne Wesolowski’s collage piece, “Desert Antidote”, was accepted into the Sanibel-Captiva Art League’s show 2020. This piece was chosen for the program cover.
Hello to all members – First and foremost, keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Take the necessary precautions to avoid viral exposure. The year began with a president’s message
Michele Barron Buelow was awarded second place in the 44th Annual Juried Art Exhibit by Sanibel Captiva Art League with the Art Council of SW Florida titled “2020” for her
FMBAA artists displayed their artwork in the COCO Gallery in Estero, Florida. A reception was held on Feb 6th, 2020.
The Fort Myers Beach Art Association and Gallery presented awards for their current show, Defying the Ordinary. Members of the art association submitted paintings for the exhibit which was juried and
Dear Members At the Feb 6th potluck dinner, members will be voting for new and returning board members Per the FMBAA by-laws this notice is being sent for your consideration.
Happy New Year and welcome back to all the seasonal members. FMBAA is having a smooth start this season, The Yearbook is available at the gallery and available online here. In
On January 23rd, FMBAA held its (mostly) annual Student Scholarship fundraiser. Members Lynne Wesolowski, Bea Pappas and Helma Gansen along with guest artist Deborah Butler performed collage magic in front
On December 11, the gallery filled with members and guests at the Art Divine Reception and FMB Chamber of Commerce ‘After Hours’ social event. Combining these events has helped to
Ten members participated in a quick draw competition in Times Square on Wednesday November 6. Sherry Oakes of the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce, performed the judging duties. Many
In November Studio 2 was filled with watercolor paintings by FMBAA members Donna Bergeron and Floyd Lawrence. Both painters started watercolors together in Patti Kane’s beginning class. Since then, they
$2100 donation to FMBAA!! We would like to enthusiatically thank the Nauti Parrot Dock Bar for benefitting the Fort Myers Beach Art Association and Gallery through their Drag Queen Bingo
FMBAA Parking Engineers Bev Silvia, Carol Goodling and Ellen Vaughn Ka-ching! The FMBAA treasury benefitted from the Fort Myers Beach Roar Offshore Powerboat Races to the tune of over $1250.
Jeanne Raimondi, Phyllis Abedl and Kathy Taylor participated in “Wet Paint Padanaram Harbor” plein air at South Dartmouth, MA on September 21st. Beautiful site and weather.
Michele was pleased to be informed that her painting “Into the Light” has been accepted into the 28th Annual ISEA International Art Exhibition. The exhibit will run from September 7
Recently it seems that our FMBAA Members are steamrolling along in their creative pursuits. Let’s jump on that wagon and get more involved! Plus or Minus by Sue Pink Sue Pink’s
Becoming President brings about many thoughts of what our purpose as an Association are and how we accomplish them. I reread the Mission statement. I studied up on Robert’s Rules.
Sue Pink Solo Show Sue has a solo show in the Phillips Gallery at Big Arts in Sanibel. The show hangs from February 27th thru March 22nd, 2019 Carol Goodling
It’s been a very busy, productive and rewarding two years and a privilege to serve as President! As I reflect back, many thoughts come to mind, especially about how supportive
Eight happy painters gathered at Joanne Shamp’s home on the beach to paint on February 27th. Glorious day – great views, some very nice work completed. Life is Good On
The painting above – “Waiting for the 4th of July” – was awarded 2nd Place in The Bristol Art Museum (Bristol, RI) show, In A New Light. (Notice the red,
On Wednesday March 20 at noon will be the first Food for Thought get together. Friendly painting advice from your peers over a shared lunch Bring a dish to share
Kathy Taylor is, again showing her watercolors at Cafe Italia. Café Italia20351 Summerlin Rd. #117Fort Myers, FL 33908Hours Mon. – Sat. 10:30 am – 8 pm (from 2018)
Per the by-laws, the Nominating Committee headed by Floyd Lawrence, compiled a list of Directors for the February General Membership to vote upon. Retiring from the board are Helma Gansen,
On Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 1 – 4 pm the Dillman’s Creative Arts Foundation (DCAF) of Lac du Flambeau, in Northern Wisconsin welcomes you to an afternoon of free
On December 12, the gallery was teeming with members and guests at the Art Divine Reception. Also, the FMB Chamber of Commerce held their ‘After Hours’ social event at the
Many paintings have sold since Lisa Grinter’s opening of her solo show, showing in Studio 2 from now until December 6. She also discovered that one of her paintings in
Main Event First Place sponsored by Greater Fort Myers Beach Friends of the Arts & Plein Air MagazineDavid Belling “Loading Zone” Second Place sponsored by Oyster Bay Park & Fort
The ninth annual Paint the Beach plein air painting competition concluded on Sat. Nov. 3 with a reception at the Fort Myers Beach Art Association gallery. It was a festive
The Outdoor Painter online magazine for the Plein Air magazine has published a great article for our upcoming Paint the Beach competition. The link below has the article.