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 an inviting bookstore, gourmet cafes and many special events. We have a new Village newsletter chock full of news and other info. If you would like to receive our monthly e-newsletters via email please contact us.

Most galleries are open Fridays & 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 to 4pm.
Have you visited our new Village of the Arts welcome center at 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're located. There are maps, photos and brochures as well as art for sale.

The Village receives some very positive national coverage. Check out the links below: Boston Globe,  Florida Travel and Life Magazine, Art Calendar Magazine,  Florida Today, Sunday Telegram ,  St. Pete Times , and Biz941.

Numerous classes and workshops are offered in the Village by our very own talented artisans.

Village Gem Shop
1019 10th Ave. West
Bradenton, FL 34205

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The Village will have a new gateway sculpture soon at the corner of

9th Ave. West and 12th St. West

Chrysalis Launcher was selected by Realize Bradenton's Public Art Selection Panel because they felt it portrayed the dynamism and creativity that characterizes the Village of the Arts, as well as communicating a sense of energy, growth and future development. The elongated, water-jet cut aluminum, oval wings seem to be flying out of the chrysalis-inspired base which will be installed on an angle that points towards the interior of the Village. The wing colors are derived from the colors of Village structures. Three additional sets of wings will be attached to lightpoles on the perimeter of the Village to signify additional entry points.

See the artist, Catherine Woods' statement here.

 
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Friday, June 4th (6:00 PM)
Runs until July 31st
THE DANCING CRANE GALLERY'S ANNUAL SENSATIONAL SUMMER BLAST of ART
SALE! Gallery artists drastically reduce their prices to offer high quality art at affordable prices
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Friday, August 6th (6:00 PM)
Sicily Under the Stars
Come dine at Ortygia restaurant for our 3rd annual "Sicily Under the Stars".
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