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The Village of the Arts is a vibrant community of artists living and working together in Bradenton, Florida. With over thirty-five artists, the Village is Florida’s largest art community. ArtWalks fill the streets with art lovers looking for affordable fine art, jewelry, ceramics, designer wear and collectibles of all kinds. You'll also find inviting bookstores, gourmet cafes and many special events.
Most galleries are open Saturdays and many have extended hours during the week. Check listings for days/hours of individual galleries on our Artists and Galleries page. ArtWalks are the first Friday of each month, 6 - 9:30pm and first Saturday, 11am - 4pm.
In Conjunction with Art Center Manatee's American Watercolor Show, seven galleries in the Village will host a watercolor artist who will be doing demonstrations during the February ArtWalk. For a list of participating galleries see this info link. Questions: villageofthearts@gmail.com and 941-747-8056. Map here.
We just held the Grand Opening of our new Village of the Arts Welcome Center on 926 12th Street West. Stop in; it's a great way to get familiar with all the galleries in the Village, what they carry and where they are located. There are maps, photos, brochures and even a small gallery. Robin Miller created a video of the Welcome Center's opening reception. Thanks Robin.
The Village receives some very positive national press. Check out these recent articles in the Boston Globe, Florida Travel and Life Magazine, Art Calendar Magazine, Bradenton Herald, Bradenton Times, Herald Tribune, Florida Today, Sunday Telegram and St. Pete Times.
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come join in the activities and come to the auction
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Monday, February 1st (6:00 PM)
Runs until March 1st
Cryptic Outlooks - Photography by Peter Bates & Cheryl Levin
[ View event details ] Friday, February 5th (6:00 PM)
Runs until February 27th
Benefit Exhibit at Still Life in G Gallery
Monoprints by Susan Curry with works by Jean Blackburn, Richard Thomas, Woody Candish & others.
[ View event details ] Friday, February 5th (6:00 PM)
Runs until February 27th
Bernice Gaines at The Dancing Crane Gallery
Local Plein Air Artist displays watercolors of Manatee and Sarasota
[ View event details ] Friday, February 12th (6:30 PM)
Cupids, Cosmos & Cinema
The featured outdoor film is "An Affair To Remember" at 7pm w/Four Martini stations in the Village.
[ View event details ] Friday, March 5th (6:00 PM)
Runs until March 27th
Klezmer Art at The Dancing Crane Gallery
Klezmer Art by David Lieberman, Handmade dolls from Russia presented by Judy Kramer.
[ View event details ] Saturday, March 6th (11:00 AM)
Re*Vision Recycled Art Exhibit
re*Visioned Art - using recycled products in a refreshing new way!
[ View event details ] Saturday, March 6th (11:00 AM)
Runs until March 27th
tEco TICKS at The Dancing Crane Gallery
As part of "re*VISION", an inspiring recycled arts and crafts fair, The Crane presents tEco Art.
[ View event details ] Saturday, April 3rd (11:00 AM)
Garden Walk in the Village
Galleries will be opening their gates and welcoming the public into their beautiful backyard gardens
[ View event details ] Friday, April 9th (6:00 PM)
Runs until April 18th
Manatee Jazz Fest
Second annual Manatee Jazz Fest April 9th-18th, 2010. Celebrate the entire week!
[ View event details ] Saturday, April 10th (10:30 AM)
Fashion Show, Art and Jazz
This year's fashion show will incorporate jazz in cooperation with the Manatee Jazz Festival
[ View event details ] Saturday, April 17th (10:00 AM)
Big Blast!
Sponsored by Big Brothers// Big Sisters of the Suncoast
[ View event details ]
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