— August 12, 2022 —
Charlotte Arts and member events through August 26, 2022

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All events are free unless otherwise noted.
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Please confirm COVID-19 precautions in place with each location.

Kiwanis Park by Henry August.

Free art exhibits by visual artists at locations throughout the county. Please visit the website to see the locations now open and artists whose work will be on display.

Artists whose work will be on display from May through August 2022:
  • Henry August (August) at Mid-County Library (2050 Forrest Nelson, Port Charlotte)
  • Reception: Tuesday, August 16, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
  • Kelly Reark at Cayo Costa Dental (316 Helen Avenue, Punta Gorda)
  • Robert Broyles at Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home (9400 Indian Springs Cemetery Road, Punta Gorda)
  • Kelly Reark at Kays-Ponger Uselton Funeral Home (635 East Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda)
  • B&D Nature Photography at Punta Gorda Library (401 Shrive Street, Punta Gorda)
  • B&D Nature Photography at Charlotte County Administration (18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte)
  • B&D Nature Photography and Larry Palmer at Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center (75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda)
  • Larry Palmer, Mary Lundeberg, Tina Weida, Robert Broyles and B&D Nature Photography at Punta Gorda Airport (28000 Airport Road, Punta Gorda)

Artist of the Month resumed in April 2022. The artist is recognized at a Charlotte County Board of County Commission meeting. See those selected from August 1998 to March 2020 and in 2022 on the website.

Charlotte Arts is pleased to provide an online directory of artists, cultural non-profits and cultural businesses. With up to four images from each one, you can attend a virtual museum of Charlotte County-area art!

Charlotte Arts' members art on display

Bird of Paradise by Howard Spielman

Award-winning artist, creator and executive producer of television shows and author Howard Spielman invites interested art collectors to his Port Charlotte home studio by appointment. Please Note: There is absolutely no obligation to purchase anything at a home studio visit. He is making this offer so as to make his neighbors in the surrounding community aware of his art. At your visit you can view more than 80 original works of art of varied subjects from florals to landscapes to abstracts and more. Receive a demonstration of Howard’s unique working method he uses to produce his art. Enjoy wine and cheese in a beautiful waterfront setting. Receive a studio discount on all art purchases. Custom sizes are available and art can be shipped. To preview Howard’s art or to make an appointment visit howardspielman.com, 941-875-3942 or highrdwest@aol.com.
Alex Haak is opening his home exhibit of more than 25 oil paintings every Saturday afternoon. Email him by Friday to confirm hours and directions to his Port Charlotte residence.
210 Maud Street,
Punta Gorda
Monday and Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Center will be closed Aug. 29 to Sept. 5.

Pa de Deux by Susan Kapuchinski in Member's Showcase.

Exhibits
Members' Showcase: June 18 to August 25
Each artist may display up to 12 pieces of art in the five feet of gallery space.
Upcoming exhibits:
Color! Sept. 15 to Oct. 12 in Main Gallery
Florida Water Color Society's 51st Annual Exhibition: Sept. 14 to Dec. 22 in Goff Gallery and Rebecca Hall.

Open House: Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9 and 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visit with instructors in our pottery, jewelry and glass studios. Watch demos in a variety of media, try out new art techniques and enjoy complimentary mimosas.

Off-Site Exhibits
The Wyvern Hotel | 101 East Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Nix & Associates Real Estate | 2421 Shreve St, Unit 111, Punta Gorda

Classes and Open Studio
Visit the website for a full list of classes and details.
Summer Schedule:
Portrait Open Studio: Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to Noon
2D Art Studio: Thursdays 9:30 to Noon.
Fiber Arts Studios: Mondays and Friday 1 to 4 p.m.
Pottery Studio: Tuesdays 1 to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays 9 a.m. to Noon
Fall Schedule: Open studio begins Sept. 12 and classes begin Sept. 19.
1951 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Enjoy music while eating in the restaurant. Reservations are required for some shows. Most shows are 6 to 9 p.m. Visit website for details.

Kitt Moran.

Bill Fredericks: most Fridays
David Lahm Live: Friday, August 19
Scott Earl Holman Trio: Friday, August 26

Mickey Basil Solo: most Saturdays

Tony Boffa Quartet: most Tuesdays

Tim Goodman's Jazz Jam Open Mic: most Wednesdays

Musicians change every Thursday.
Kitt Moran Quartet: Thursday, August 18
La Lucha with Ona Kirei: Thursday, Aug. 25
1200 West Retta Esplanade
Punta Gorda

Live music is performed many days throughout the Village, often between Noon and 4 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Events are weather permitting. To learn more, visit their website.

Beth Travers.

Lee James: Friday, August 12, 4 to 8 p.m.
Enjoy variety music performed by this musician singer.

John Patti: Friday, August 12, 5 to 9 p.m.
Enjoy island-infused jazz and blues sound of steel drums and voice.

Paul Roush: Saturday, August 13, Noon to 4 p.m.
Enjoy country, rock and standards from the last 30 years with Paul's own songs that tell stories in his own way and time.

Cheesebrothers in Paradise: Saturday, August 13, 4 to 8 p.m.
Enjoy a little variety and a little trop rock.

Austin James: Saturday, August 13, 5 to 9 p.m.
Enjoy this singer-songwriter country music artist who recently moved to our area from Nashville.

Paul Roush: Sunday, August 14, Noon to 4 p.m.

Cheesebrothers in Paradise: Sunday, August 14, 4 to 8 p.m.

Kit Jones: Thursday, August 18, 4 to 8 p.m.

Luke Perring: Friday, August 19, 4 to 8 p.m.
Enjoy country, variety, cover and original songs by this singer and guitar player.

Flatwater: Friday, August 19, 5 to 9 p.m.
Enjoy acoustic Country and variety music.

Cheesebrothers in Paradise: Saturday, August 20, Noon to 4 p.m.

Beth Travers: Saturday, August 20, 4 to 8 p.m.
Enjoy Englewood/Nashville-based singer songwriter whose unique vocal quality is enhanced by her skillful wordplay and creative melodies.

Jason Brownie: Saturday, August 20, 5 to 9 p.m.
Enjoy country acoustic by this singer/songwriter.

Dave Lapio: Sunday, August 21, Noon to 4 p.m.
Enjoy steel drum music.

Cheesebrothers in Paradise: Sunday, August 21, 4 to 8 p.m.

Jeff Hughes: Thursday, August 25, 4 to 8 p.m.
Enjoy high-energy variety music with flair. Joined by audience members on bongos and tambourines.

Kit Jones: Friday, August 26, 4 to 8 p.m.

Austin James: Friday, August 26, 5 to 9 p.m.

Jimi Pappas: Saturday, August 27, Noon to 4 p.m.
Enjoy live music featuring a trop rock flair.

Dave Lapio: Saturday, August 27, 4 to 8 p.m.

Music Box: Saturday, August 27, 5 to 9 p.m.
Enjoy variety and dance favorites featuring Jaime Garza and Jayar Mack.

Jimi Pappas: Sunday, August 28, Noon to 4 p.m.

Luke Perring: Sunday, August 28, 4 to 8 p.m.
Marlene Jones, potter
Barbara Albin, acrylics
Sea Grape Gallery, a cooperative fine art gallery
113 W. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda
Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Featured Artists: July 7 to Sept. 1
Barbara Albin, acrylics
Marlene Jones, horsehair and raku potter
Summer Chamber Music Series
Florida SouthWestern State College Charlotte Campus, Auditorium | 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda
Cost.

Flute Trio: Saturday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m.
Discover the gentle and evocative artistry of the flute featuring Francesca Arnone, Bill Larsen, and Beth Larsen.
2001 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda

PGICA offers a variety of classes and programs from art classes, crafting, and exercise classes, including yoga and dance, to lectures on health topics, members’ world travels, financial seminars, and town hall meetings. All are open to the general public. Visit their website to learn more. Registration is required at PGICA.org.
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Support Charlotte Arts

  • Give a gift of membership to Charlotte Arts. The membership helps ensure the success and vibrancy of the entire cultural community. Memberships for artists, individuals and families are $50, nonprofit, government and university-based organizations are $75 and businesses are $100. If you already are a member, thank you. Please encourage others to support Charlotte Arts by becoming a member.
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  • Purchase the "State of the Arts" license plate tags. A portion comes back to Charlotte County to support quality arts and humanities programs, including Arts in Education classroom grants. Charlotte Arts is pleased to offer grants in support of teachers within Charlotte County Public Schools who incorporate arts and humanities into their curriculum. Charlotte Arts has awarded a total of $143,195 in grants, providing arts and cultural programs to more than 52,600 students. Charlotte Arts is anticipating offering grants for the 2022-2023 school year with support received from the Florida license plate.