Our Gallery Shows
There's much to see here. So, take your time, look around and enjoy all the creativity around you. Join us for our monthly receptions!
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MARCH SHOW
March 2026
PURPLE REIGNS
Theme: This show is about the color purple. Artists are encouraged to make purple the focal point. Anything from "Purple Muntains Majesty" to "Purple Hearts", let's delve "deep" into "Purple".
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Receiving: Monday, March 2, 2026, from 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Reception: Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 5 pm to 6:30 p.m.
Removal: Monday, April 6, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Eligibility: This is a juried All Council Member Show. This show is open to CCAL members and Art Council of Southwest Florida members. The Judge will determine if artwork meets fine art criteria and is accepted. Only one monetary prize may be given to an individual artist per show. Award recipients are notified by phone and must be present or represented at the reception. A People’s Choice Award will also be awarded.
In Studio 1: Class Act - Students' Work
From classes and Open sessions - come see what our students have done!
FEBRUARY SHOW
February 2026
WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE
Theme: Fins, claws, wings, paws, here’s an opportunity to express your feelings about the wildlife animal world in your art. If you think “party animal”, have fun with this wildlife theme.
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Receiving: Monday, February 2, 2026, from 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Reception: Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 5 pm to 6:30 p.m.
Removal: Monday, March 2, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Eligibility: This is a juried All Council Member Show. This show is open to CCAL members and Art Council of Southwest Florida members. The Judge will determine if artwork meets fine art criteria and is accepted. Only one monetary prize may be given to an individual artist per show.
In Studio 1: Black and White Art & Black History Month
Members may hang 1 artwork for Blank and White and 1 artwork by artists of Black Heritage or
about Black Heritage.
#10, Jessi Dilich, MOOSE, Oil Judge’s Comment: "I chose the moose for first place because animals in the wild have a calm look about them. This moose looks like he is undisturbed while watchful as animals tend to be. The hair shows the roughness that exists on a moose. On any wall that this hangs, its's gong to call attention to itself and give the impression that the moose is about to come into the room. It gives a sense of wildlife in the wild."
#3, Dannica Walker, CHARTERS, Watercolor Judge’s Comment: “This is a very consistently painted piece that moves the eye around the painting. It tells a story that brings to remembrance the sounds and scents on a pier."
#29, Donna Cole, ZEN WOLF, Ink Judge’s Comment: “This is a very well-orchestrated Zen Tangle. Showing depth and facial definition."
#39, Roger Deering, THE PRINCESS, Oil Judge’s Comment: “A good depiction of a manatee."
#17, Lynne Rehzenberger, BUZZED, Acrylic