The Fish House Art Center is located on the waterfront of Manatee Pocket, an inland bay in the…read morehistoric fishing village of Port Salerno. This is such a cool art space. There are 3,000 square feet of studios located in a two story building. Resident artists include a ceramicist, fine art painters, a fiber artist, and a lampwork beaded jewelry artist. Artists studios include Originals Art Studio, Bennet studio, Weaving Studio, Havana Beads, Air BNB, Aya Fiber Studio, and Clay Space. At the studios you can shop and take classes. Small classes have resumed at the Aya Fiber Studio and Clay Space. When you finish perusing the art you can join the Port Salerno Ghost Tour, grab a craft beer or ice cream at the Twisted Craft & Creamery, or dine at the Twisted Tuna next door. I love the concept they have created here. This is a unique stop if you are in the area.

This year was the 21st year of the Annual Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts. It was held on Saturday…read moreand Sunday, February 5th and 6th, from 10:00am to 5:00pm. The fair is located on Dixie Hwy across from Peninsula Coffee and Chuckles along the rail road tracks. It runs from Bridge Road to Venus Street, Admission is free but they were collecting donations to fund local programs. The event is hosted by the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce and produced by Howard Alan Events. You can catch a free shuttle bus at the Pine School but I was able to find parking close to the festival on the side of Dixie Hwy. The art for sale included sculpture, paintings, artisan jewelry, photographs, ceramics, wood, metal, and textiles. All of the artists are available to discuss their work. The festival also had food and drink vendors and other people selling plants and flea market items. The Chamber of Commerce was selling festival T-shirts. I saw earrings as inexpensive as $5 to large scale sculptures that were many thousands of dollars. Of course I love anything with mermaids, sea turtles, and flamingoes. The art definitely leaned toward the tropical here. There was a lot of beautiful jewelry that caught my eye as did the carved birds and purses made from book covers. I really liked how there was a variety of items to choose from. This is a dog friendly event and well behaved leashed dogs are welcome. Aside from looking at the art, dog watching at art festivals is my second favorite activity. The weather was beautiful and it was so nice to enjoy the festival and fresh air. It is too late to attend this years festival but mark you calendars for this fun February event when it comes back next year for it's 22nd year.

The variety of the works available. So many different artists, all with their own unique styles.read more

One thing I have always missed from Duval Street in Key West is the abundance shops and galleries…read morefeaturing a variety of art work. I came upon this place trying to find an artist's work I saw at ArtiGras (stained glass night lights) and was delighted to see all kinds of art pieces from a variety of artists (it's actually a coop where artists pay for space to show their pieces). Everything from hand-crafted to oil paintings to knitted colorful scarves. Also, the place is laid back and the prices are reasonable - not your pretentious gallery at all. If you are in the area or have visitors (like your mother) in town, check it out....great place to get custom tropical gifts!

I love this gallery -- it's such a unique and special boutique. So many beautiful and meaningful…read moreone-of-a-kind items. People always comment on the pieces I have in my home: a metal sculpture of a rabbit, and a rabbit-themed picture frame (yes, I had a rabbit). Certainly, a great place to buy a gift for that special someone. Plus, the proprietors, Rosa and Marshal, are incredibly friendly and helpful, and support different grassroots organizations helping animals and families.

Wonderful outdoor event. In its 27th year (2015). Art vendors, kids area, food, music,…read moreentertainment, and more. Located at the beautiful Stuart Memorial Park.

We always look forward to ArtsFest each year! There is an entrance fee of $5 per Adult however…read morechildren are FREE! That's just a small price to pay to support local arts in our community. Also, as a participant, we appreciate the fence and the security as there are many valuables on display.

I recently attended an evening performance at Seabreeze Amphitheater located in Carlin Park. You…read morecan park on the amphitheater side or there is overflow parking across the street on the beach side. This outdoor amphitheater has a 36' by 35' stage and the venue can accommodate up to 2,000 people. The lawn is on a hill that sloped down to the stage. Attendees were encouraged to being their own chairs and blankets for seating. The Seabreeze Amphitheater is the home of the summer performance of the Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival, Shakespeare by the Sea. They are celebrating their 35th anniversary. This year's performance is The Winter's Tale. The festival is held over two weekends and there is one more performance tomorrow night at 8. Other performances that take place at this venue throughout the year include live bands, movies, and community fund raisers. The Palm Beach Shakespeare Company always does a great job and there was an amazing turnout this evening. Both the park and amphitheater are meticulously maintained. If there is a small drawback, the amphitheater is next to a body of water so it is a little buggy and of course you are at the mercy of the weather.

An amazing place to be and to continue to discover. The art is eclectic, ever changing and of high…read morequality. Staff is knowledgeable and very friendly. A place to come back to and be surprised every time. A hidden gem in the village of Tequesta.

The center provides good instruction in a low key studio environment. Unfortunately, these…read morepositives are overshadowed by an uncaring Executive Director and unresponsive Board President. It appears as if this administration sees its students as little more than a financial resource. Specifically stating that they seek to be accommodating to all students, this small community agency, dependent on local support, ignores both the student and their own stated policies. If you sign up for a series of classes and have an unanticipated illness, there is no accommodation whatsoever. They do not respond to your calls/messages and just keep your money. Not worth it!

Festival season is in full swing in Florida and this past weekend was the 23rd year of the annual…read morecraft festival in Stuart which is held over two days from 10 AM until 5 PM in historic downtown Stuart. The street is shut down so crafters and artists can sell their wares. Admission to the festival is free. There were many tents selling clothes, jewelry, art, ceramics, food, plants, accessories, and so much more. You can also shop and dine at all of the businesses lining the street and there was live music by the water. Parking was free and a breeze and Kiwanis Park. There are also many other free lots in the downtown area. Stuart is one of my favorite cities because it is so quaint and picturesque. They were the perfect hosts for a such a family friendly festival.