Past Exhibitions
Following Footsteps: Three Generations of Gruppé Plein Air Painters
February 9-April 13, 2013
Following Footsteps features oil paintings from three generations of Gruppé plein air painters. Artists have always gathered together in their studios, in cafés or other places to share ideas, discuss projects, help and learn from each other.
42nd Jade Riedel Scholarship Competition
March 23 - April 13, 2013
In 1971, members of the Naples Art Association initiated a scholarship program designed to encourage young aspiring artists to realize their dreams of becoming professionals in the visual arts. Since then, awards have been given annually by the NAA to Collier County high school students in conjunction with an exhibition of their artwork. The scholarship program was named after Jade N. Riedel to honor her memory and years of tireless service as program chair and chief fundraiser.
Members Gallery Scene in Naples
February 9 - March 16, 2013
Don't miss the juried themed exhibit "SCENE IN NAPLES", a diversified depiction of Naples in two and three dimensional works.
Naples Art Association Adult Student Exhibition 2013
February 9 - March 16, 2013
This exhibition highlights the work of talented adult students who attended classes at The von Liebig Art Center from October 2012 through January 2013. Two and three-dimension artwork in various styles and media are exhibited on the ground floor and second level of the art center
Painting the Town
November 15, 2012 - March 4, 2013
Physicians Regional Healthcare System, Pine Ridge Road. The Painting the Town exhibition highlights the work of four artists with additional paintings from the Naples Art Association’s Collection. Each artist presents his or her view of the City’s scenic locations and landmarks including historic cottages in Olde Naples, sailboats moored in Naples Bay and the City’s ever popular beaches.
National Art Encounter 2012-13
December 8, 2012-January 26, 2013
National Art Encounter 2012-13 is a juried awards exhibition highlighting recent work in ceramics, drawing, fiber, digital art, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture and works on paper. The exhibition is the result of a highly competitive jury process open to artists throughout the United States
The ARTScool City Hall Exhibition
September 7 - January 22
An exhibition of new work by students ages 6 to 14 is on view at Naples City Hall. The exhibition is installed on the ground floor and second level and features two-dimensional work and sculpture by 48 students who attended the Naples Art Association's 14th Annual ARTScool Summer Arts Program.
Small Works Show
October 20 - November 24, 2012
Members show in Members Gallery, von Liebig Art Center
The Naples Art Association Faculty Biennial 2012
October 20 - November 24, 2012
During each even numbered year the Naples Art Association highlights the work of its talented faculty instructors. NAA Instructors have a wealth of experience, knowledge and abilities in the visual arts and in educating people of all ages and skill levels. Classes and workshops are held at The von Liebig Art Center and at off-site locations.Juried exhibition of small works in all media by NAA member artists
Fire and Water: Nature in Watercolor and Handblown Glass
July 14-November 12
Exhibition on view at Physicians Regional Healthcare System, Pine Ridge Road in Naplles. Fire and Water features original watercolor paintings by Rod Busch, Barbara Groenteman and Marjorie Renfroe and art glass by Beverly Albrets. Each of the four artists maintains a studio in Southwest Florida. In her Pine Ridge Road studio, Beverly Albrets operates the only major glass furnace between Miami and Tampa. .
The Fifth Annual Non-Juried All Artist Member Show of Shows Exhibition
August 27 - October 5, 2012
An exhibition of work in all media by NAA member artists.
Exploring Photography in the 21st Century
June 4 - August 3 2012
The Naples Art Association instructor John Goodlet taught classes in Beginning Digital Photography and Image Editing using Photoshop Elements 10 during 2011-2012 class sessions held at The von Liebig Art center. This exhibition features photographs by Goodlet and six of the students who explored digital art and editing in his classes.
Camera USA: National Photography Award 2012
From Santa Fe to Stonehenge - Wendel Swanson's Photography and Collection
March 30-July 10
From Santa Fe to Stonehenge features the work of Wendel Swanson and other artists from his personal photography collection. Swanson began shooting and developing his own photographs as a teenager. Since then he has taken black and white photographs all over the United States and the world. As a young man he concentrated on genre scenes, capturing the everyday lives of people in Europe and Africa. In his mid-career and later works he explores texture, line, shape, contour and tonal values in nature and architecture.
The 41st Annual Jade N. Riedel Scholarship Competition
May 4-25
In 1971, members of the Naples Art Association initiated a scholarship program designed to encourage young aspiring artists to realize their dreams of becoming professionals in the visual arts. Since then, awards have been given annually by the NAA to Collier County high school students in conjunction with an exhibition of their artwork. The scholarship program was named after Jade N. Riedel to honor her memory and years of tireless service as program chair and chief fundraiser.
Leonid Semeiko - Kremlin Bricks
May 12 - 19, 2012
ArtNaples World Festival's featured artist, Leonid Semeiko presents large-scale paintings inspired by the Kremlin and Red Square.
June 4 - August 10, 2012
The Naples Art Association's national photography competion will feature up to 50 recent photographs taken within the United States. Juror and Awards Judge Bradly Treadaway will select photographs for the exhibition and designate the award.
Photography by Jerry Uelsmann and Maggie Taylor from the Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida
March 10-May 5
Husband and wife artists Maggie Taylor and Jerry Uelsmann create photographic images using two completely different techniques. Uelsmann montages or “builds” his photographs in a darkroom by exposing up to nine different black and white negatives onto a single sheet of photographic paper. Rather than work in a darkroom, Taylor assembles her images in layers using her computer and PhotoShop. She then prints the completed image with her state-of-the-art inkjet printer. This exhibition explores the two photographers’ work with large and small format images by Taylor and photographs by Uelsmann from the 1960s to the present.
Naples Art Association Adult Student Exhibition 2012
March 10 - April 28, 2012
This juried exhibition features new work by the talented adult students who took classes and workshops at The von Liebig Art Center during the 2011-2012 class sessions.
Members Fourth Show 2012
March 10 - April 26, 2012
The Members' Gallery Fourth Show is a juried exhibit open to member artists of the Naples Art Association. All work is for sale.
Pictures of Florida: Art from The von Liebig Center
November 17, 2011-March 27,2012
This special exhibition of work from The von Liebig Art Center's Collection presents views of Florida by 30 artists.On view at Physicians Regional Healthcare System on Pine Ridge Road.
Tommy Simpson - Hand, Heart, Home
January 28-February 27, 2012
Tommy Simpson is an “imaginist” who works in nearly every medium, including; woodworking, painting, printmaking, clay, woodcarving, bookmaking, jewelry, and even prose. In each work of art there is an identifiable style that “puzzles together” the artist’s personal and cultural references into a signature blend of joyfulness and subtle commentary.
Under an Open Sky: Plein Air Paintings of Southwest Florida
December 17-February 27, 2012
The sunny skies and verdant landscapes in Southwest Florida are favorite subjects for plein air painters and for decades artists have come to Southwest Florida to paint its beaches, nature preserves and historic sites. Under an Open Sky: Plein Air Paintings of Southwest Florida highlights the work of our areas outdoor paintings who are members of the Naples Art Association. Exhibition preview reception from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Friday, December 16, 2011. The preview reception is generously sponsored by Alexander's Restaurant: Fine American and European Cuisine.
ARTScool City Hall Exhibition
September 14, 2011-January 31, 2012
Children and teens created the artwork in this exhibition during the 13th Annual ARTScool Summer Arts Program. The full day and half day programs offered theme and media bases classes in the The von Liebig Art Center. Students ages 4 to 15 participated in the eight week program which ran from June 13 through August 12, 2011.
Lithography from Galerie Mourlot, New York
December 17 - January 15, 2012
The Naples Art Association has partnered with Galerie Mourlot, New York to host an exhibition showcasing signed lithograph prints and vintage posters. Exhibited in the Frederick O. Watson Gallery. Exhibition generously sponsored by Physicians Regional Healthcare System and Naples Florida Weekly. Exhibition preview reception from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Friday, December 16, 2011. The preview reception is generously sponsored by Alexander's Restaurant: Fine American and European Cuisine.
49th Founders Exhibition
October 15-December 3
This juried art competition features batik, digital manipulation, drawings, fiber art, mixed media, paintings, pastel, photography and sculpture by Naples Art Association members. Exhibited on the first and second levels of The von Liebig Art Center.
Florida Untamed
July 28-November 14, 2011
Florida Untamed features 33 works of art in color photography and wood sculpture. Artists who choose landscapes and wildlife as their subject matter have a very special affinity with nature. Through countless hours of observation and interactions, these artists have developed a concern for and love of nature which they share with us in their art.
Inner Worlds of Domestic Violence Survivors II
September 12-October 12, 2011
The Naples Art Association has partnered with The Shelter for Abused Women and Children to present an eye-opening exhibit that coincides with National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.
Growing Vision: Discovering Form and Shape in Nature
April 6-October 12, 2011 - City Mattress, Naples
This exhibition features artwork by three Southwest Florida artists. Each of the artists gives considerable attention to form and shape in their artwork and each is an avid gardener who nurtures a large outdoor space dedicated tropical flora.
The Fourth Annual Non-Juried All Artist Members Show of Shows Exhibition
September 12-October 1, 2011
The 4th Annual Non-Juried All Artist Members Show of Shows Exhibition features artwork in all media by Naples Art Association members. The exhibition gives artists at all skill levels an opportunity to exhibit and share their artwork with a larger audience. Exhibited in the Frederick O. Watson Gallery. Exhibition generously sponsored by the Martin Foundation. Reception sponsored by Whole Foods Market. Awards sponsored by the Naples Art Association and Blick Art Materials.
The Collection
September 12-October 1, 2011
Before the opening of The von Liebig Art Center, the Naples Art Association began an initiative to further its mission* by collecting original works of art through gift and donation. The collection of middle to late 20th Century paintings, sculpture, works on paper, photography and mixed media documents the legacy of artists who were influential in establishing Naples as a vital art community.
ARTScool Student Exhibition 2011
August 13-26, 2011
Newly created artwork by children and teens is presented on the first and second levels of The von Liebig Art Center. The 13th annual summer arts program for youth ages 5 to 14 ran from June 13 through August 12 and featured theme and media based classes. Selected artwork from the exhibition will travel to Naples City Hall for a second exhibition from September 14, 2011 through January 31, 2012.
Camera USA: National Photography Award
May 14-August 26, 2011
Camera USA is the Naples Art Association’s first national photography competition. The exhibition features up to 50 recent photographs taken within the United States. Juror and Awards Judge Harry Benson will select photographs for the exhibition and designation the $5,000 award.
Capturing Our World: Photojournalists from the Naples Daily News
May 14 – August 5, 2011
Captivating images by six photojournalists from the Naples Daily News. Exhibited in the Elizabeth & William Barrick, Millicent & Charles Marshall, Elizabeth & Alan Harris, John H. & Lucile Harris Foundation and Minnesota Lobby Galleries.
Visual Storytelling - Four Narrative Artists
March 30-July 25, 2011 - Physicians Regional Medical Center
The artists in this exhibition all tell very personal stories. The inspiration for their artwork comes from the things they hold most dear: their relationships with family, their friendships old and new, and their ability to shed light on and find value in the things so many of us overlook.
2011 Naples Art Association Adult Student Exhibition
March 12-April 10, 2011
A selection of art work created by adult students who have taken a class or workshop at the von Liebig Art Center during the 2010-2011 class sessions.
Cuba on My Mind
March 12-April 30, 2011
Artists are reaching out; carefully exploring ideas and their feelings about the human condition and specifically about life in Revolutionary Cuba. The exhibition will feature work by Cuban and Cuban-American artists.
Jade Riedel Annual Scholarship Exhibition
April 16-April 30, 2011
A selection Annual Jade Riedel Scholarship Competition and Exhibition is held each spring, featuring the work of high school juniors and seniors submitted for jurying. The NAA presents scholarships to studenst who plan to pursue art studies in college.
Many Forms: Shape and Volume in Nature
December 16-March 28, 2011
On display at Physian's Regional Healthcare System, Many Forms features artwork by five Southwest Florida artists who pay particular attention to form and shape when creating their work. Each of the artists in this exhibition owns and maintains an extensive outdoor garden. Artwork on temporary display at Physicians Regional Healthcare System supports the facilities healing environment and is displayed for the enjoyment of patients, visitors and healthcare staff.
Mind, Body and Soul
November 11-March 29
This special exhibition at the City Mattress Store in Naples presents artwork from The von Liebig Art Center’s Collection. Featured are paintings in acrylic, egg tempera, oil, pastel and watercolor with photography in color and black & white. All 16 artists in the exhibition have related their work to Florida subjects and themes.
Terry Krumm: An Abstract/Non-Representational Painter
January 22-March 3, 2011
Dr. Terry Krumm is a celebrated painter as well as an accomplished architect and filmmaker. This exhibitions features new work on paper and canvas installed on The von Liebig Art Center's first and second levels.
Grand Valley State University Presents
Mathias J. Alten: Discovery of an American Impressionist
January 22-February 20, 2011
A selection of paintings by Mathias Alten from the university’s George and Barbara Gordon Gallery and Friends. A German native who migrated to Grand Rapids, Michigan, as a youth, Alten is a celebrated American regionalist often referred to as the "Dean of Michigan Painters."A
ARTScool 2010 City Hall Exhibition
Aug. 25-Jan. 26, 2011
The ARTScool City Hall exhibition has been organized by the Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center for the enjoyment of everyone in the Community. Naples City Hall is located at 735 8th Street South in Olde Naples. Gallery hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Naples Collects 2010
December 11-January 9, 2011
In most instances, only a personal invitation from an art collector will open the doors to private collections. This exhibit features paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture loaned from some of Naples’ most prominent art collections.
Portraying Peace
December 7-January 9, 2011
What is peace and how does it look? See how artists respond to the question in this themed, juried exhibition of work in all media. On view in the Minnesota Lobby and galleries-in-the-round on The von Liebig Art Center's first and second levels.
Small Works Show - Members Gallery
December 11-January 11, 2011
A juried exhibition of works by Naples Art Association members. Most works are for sale.
Reinvention
Aug. 19-Dec. 15, 2010
Reinvention is on view at Physicians Regional Healthcare System at 6101 Pine Ridge Road in Naples from August 19 – December 15, 2010. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday from 6 am to 8 pm; Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 8 pm. The artwork in this exhibition is by living artists represented in The von Liebig Art Center’s Collection. The Collection consists of 168 works of art by artists who have lived in or had a connection to Florida.
Selected Work from the von Liebig Art
Center's Collection
November 6-27, 2010
The Collection consists of approximately 200 works of American art in all media created after 1950 by artists who have lived in or had a connection to Florida. Exhibited in the Minnesota Lobby and galleries-in-the-round.
The 3rd Annual Non-Juried All Artist Members
Show of Shows Exhibition
November 6-27, 2010
The 3rd Annual Non-Juried All Artist Members Show of Shows Exhibition features sculpture, photography, collage, glass mixed media and paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor by Naples Art Association members. The exhibition gives artists of all skill levels the opportunity to share their work with the community.
National Art Encounter 2010
Sept. 11 - Oct. 30, 2010
National Art Encounter 2010 is a juried awards exhibition highlighting recent work in installation, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and works on paper. This highly competitive exhibition was open to artists from all 50 states. Artwork is on view throughout The von Liebig Art Center on the first and second levels.
Unveiling Breast Cancer
Oct. 6-28, 2010
This exhibit is made possible through a collaboration with Faces of Courage Foundation, a Tampa-based group that provides free camps several times a year to children and adult survivors of cancer in Florida and Nurse-Artists International, a Fort Myers-based organization with a mission to help build healthier communities with compassion and creativity.
The 2007-08 season:
3 Women of Merit: 45th Founders Award Winners
July 14 - August 26, 2007
Awarding Pictures: The Art of Children's Book Illustration
September 8 - October 28, 2007
46th Founders Juried Awards Exhibition
November 17, 2007 - January 13, 2008
Political Animals - Donkeys and Elephants in American Art
January 26 - February 24, 2008
Curiouser and Curiouser: The Photographic Adventures of Brynn Bruijn!
March 8 - April 27, 2008
The Naples Art Association Student Exhibition
March 8 - April 6, 2008
Jade Riedel Scholarship Competition
April 12 - April 27, 2008
Art Encounter 2008
May 10 - June 29, 2008
2006-07 Season:
The von Liebig Art Center Faculty Biennial
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Sharing Culture: Works from The von Liebig Art Center's Collection
September 30 -- October 29, 2006
45th Founders Juried Awards Exhibition
Novemeber 18, 1006 - January 7, 2007
Golf in American Art
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Fairways, Flags and Traps: A Members Juried Exhibition
January 20 - March 11, 2007
International Association of Pastel Societies Annual Exhibition
March 24 - April 29, 2007
Jade Riedel Scholarship Competition
March 23 - April 8, 2007
Naples Art Association Student Exhibition
April 14 - April 29, 2007
Art Encounter 2007
may 12 - July 1, 2007
Art Encounter 2008
May 10 – June 29, 2008 Art Encounter is on view May 10 through June 29 with 72 works by 54 artists from 24 towns in Florida.
Florida Naturally
May 29 – August 20, 2008 Florida Naturally is an exhibition of 34 works on view May 29 through August 20 at Physicians Regional Medical Center.
10 Illustrated: An NAA Members’ Photography Exhibition
July 12 – August 3, 2008 This photography exhibition celebrates the 10th anniversaries of Naples Illustrated and The von Liebig Art Center.
It’s a Dog’s Life: Photographs by William Wegman from the Polaroid Collection
July 12 – August 10, 2008 This traveling exhibition organized by the Museum of Florida Art features 29 of Wegman’s Polaroid images of his weimaraner dogs.
ARTScool 2008 Student Exhibition
August 9 – August 24, 2008 Artwork created during The von Liebig Art Center's 10th annual summer arts program will be on view. Students ages 3 through 15 years created the work in theme, media and age based classes held during June and July.
The von Liebig Art Center 2008 Faculty Biennial
August 16 – September 21, 2008 The Faculty Biennial is on view August 8 through September 21 with works in photography, painting, drawing, sculpture and mixed media.
3 Women of Merit: Part 2
September 24 – October 19, 2008 3 Women of Merit: Part 2 features works on paper and canvas and mixed media sculpture by three awarding winning artists – Gisela Miller, Janis Siegel and Joan Brechin Sonnenberg.
Building historical photos
November 16 – December 31, 2008 A selection of photos from the art center's construction through opening gala.
Robert Luvall: An American Impressionist
December 11 – May 27, 2009 Robert Luvall: An American Impressionist features 29 paintings, 8 drawings and 1 lithograph print. The exhibition will be on view in the atrium of Physicians Regional Medical Center-Pine Ridge from December 11 through May 27, 2009. Physicians Regional Medical Center-Pine Ridge is located at 6101 Pine Ridge Road in Naples. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday, 6 am-8 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9 am-8 pm. For more information on Robert Luvall or to purchase an artwork contact Jack O’Brien at The von Liebig Art Center - (239) 262-6517 ext. 106. Ten percent of artwork sales benefit Physician Medical Center. The book My Vagabond Easel: A Collection of International Paintings and Pencil Drawings by Robert Luvall featuring color reproductions of the artist’s work is now available in The von Liebig Art Center’s gift shop. Artwork on display at Physicians Regional Medical Center helps to create a healing environment for patients, visitors and staff. As part of a supportive partnership between the Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center and Physicians Regional Medical Center, three to four exhibitions are installed at the Pine Ridge Road facility each year. A special thank you is extended to Betsey Harris for including two of her clay sculptures in this exhibition.
Boundless Possibilities
January 10 – March 1, 2009 This exhibition features work relating to a theme of limitless ideas and possibilities. Naples Art Association member artists were challenged to consider and depict the improbable, illogical and what many may consider the impossible. Titles for the two and three dimensional artworks all begin with the works "What if..." and end in a question mark. Artworks for the Boundless Possibilities exhibition were submitted by artists and selected by exhibition juror, Marcia Albert who is a member of the City of Naples Public Art Advisory Committee. Exhibition generously sponsored by the Private Client Group at National City.
Naples Collects
January 10 – January 25, 2009 Features paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture loaned from some of Naples’ most prominent art collections, Naples Collects offers a rare view of privately held treasures. Exhibited in the Frederick O. Watson Gallery. Generously sponsored by Private Client Group, National City; Comcast, Naples Illustrated magazine; WAVV 101.1 FM; Sunny 106 and Naples Daily News.
Mastery of Stone: A Raymond L. Lutgert Sculpture Retrospective
January 31 – February 15, 2009 Raymond Lutgert is an accomplished sculptor who has won numerous honors for his work. His 24 foot stainless steel sculpture Education: The Lyric of Life is a focal point of the Naples campus of Edison College. His stone sculptures are located around Naples including sites at the Village on Venetian Bay and on the Cambier Park plaza at The von Liebig Art Center. Generously sponsored by Bentley Naples, Bob and Terry Edwards, Thomas and Sandi Moran, Comcast, WAVV 101.1 FM; Sunny 106 and Naples Daily News. The video documenatry "Life from Stone: Portrait of Raymond Lutgert" by Joe Murphy will be on view in the Frederick O. Watson Gallery during the exhibition "Mastery of Stone." It may also be viewed on YouTube at the URLs listed below. Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ti0ZzQSayk Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcLHTS7QyAA Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_WlzGe9zRQ
Third on Canvas Exhibition and Auction
February 21 – February 26, 2009 February 21 – 26, 2009 Third on Canvas Exhibition and Auction This annual fundraising event combines plein air painting on Third Street South with an exhibition at The von Liebig Art Center. The project culminates with live and sealed bid auctions the evening of Thursday, February 26th. Exhibited in the Frederick O. Watson Gallery. Generously sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, Gulfshore Life, Comcast, Happenings A&E Magazine, WAVV 101.1 FM, Sunny 106, and Naples Daily News.
Andy Warhol Portfolios: Life & Legends
March 14 – May 3, 2009 Andy Warhol was a painter, printmaker, occasional sculptor and filmmaker whose work carried on the tradition of Dadaism which questioned the very validity of art itself. More than any other artist of his era, Warhol served as a cultural anthropologist, recording the fascinating and ever-changing American culture that existed in the second half of the 20th century. This exhibition features selected color screen prints from nine Warhol portfolios. Organized by the Naples Art Association in collaboration with Bank of America Corporation. Exhibited in the Frederick O. Watson Gallery. Presenting Sponsor: Bank of America. With additional support from Quarles & Brady LLP, Naples Daily News (exclusive media sponsor for the exhibition), Comcast, Sunny 106 and WAVV 101.1. A cooperative effort funded in part by the Collier County Tourist Development Tax.
The 38th Annual Jade N. Riedel Scholarship Competition
April 18 – May 3, 2009 In 1971, members of the Naples Art Association initiated a scholarship program designed to encourage young aspiring artists to realize their dreams of becoming professionals in the visual arts. Since then, awards have been given annually by the NAA to Collier County high school students in conjunction with an exhibition of their artwork. The scholarship program was named after Jade N. Riedel to honor her memory and years of tireless service as program chair and chief fundraiser. Exhibited in the Elizabeth & William Barrick, Millicent & Charles Marshall, Elizabeth & Alan Harris, John H. & Lucile Harris Foundation and Minnesota Lobby Galleries. Exhibition generously sponsored by The Private Client Group at National City, Now a part of PNC.
National Art Encounter 2009
May 16 – July 11, 2009 National Art Encounter 2009 is a juried awards exhibition featuring fine art and contemporary craft. In January a Call-for-Artists was issued to artists throughout the United States inviting them to participate in the jury process by submitting up to three images of their artwork. Artists from 36 States responded. Dahlia Morgan, Director Emerita of the Frost Art Museum, Florida International University, Miami served as exhibition juror and awards judge. She reviewed entries online and made selections for the exhibition. After National Art Encounter 2009 was installed in The von Liebig Art Center’s six galleries, Morgan traveled to Naples to review the exhibition and make award selections. Featured in National Art Encounter 2009 are new works in ceramics, enameling, fiber art, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, metal and stone sculpture, and woodwork. Exhibition generously sponsored by Physicians Regional Medical Center, Pine Ridge; Publix Super Markets Charities, Comcast and WGCU Public Media. Awards sponsored by Artisan Framers and TCA Graphics. A cooperative effort funded in part by the Collier County Tourist Development Tax.
Looking at Light
May 28 – August 31, 2009 Artwork on display at Physicians Regional Medical Center helps to create a healing environment for patients, visitors and staff. As part of a supportive partnership between the Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center and Physicians Regional Medical Center, three exhibitions are installed annually at the Pine Ridge Road facility. Physicians regional Medical Center, Pine Ridge is located at 6101 Pine Ridge Road in Naples. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday, 6 am to 8 pm; Weekends 9 am to 8 pm.
ARTScool 2009 Student Exhibition
July 25 – August 9, 2009 Artwork created during The von Liebig Art Center's 11th annual summer arts program will be on view. Children and youth ages 4 through 15 years created artwork in the exhibition during theme, media and age based classes held during June and July. Selected artwork will travel to Naples City Hall for a second exhibition from August 26, 2009 through January 26, 2010. ARTScool is sponsored by The Leonard C. & Mildred F. Ferguson Foundation, Richard Segalman and Comcast.
Kathy Spalding: The Rookery Bay Continuum
July 25 – September 13, 2009 Naples artist Kathy Spalding creates monumental bronze sculptures, paintings and prints featuring Florida’s diverse and abundant wildlife. Kathy Spalding: Rookery Bay Continuum features a 120 foot long watercolor painting exhibited in the Frederick O. Watson Gallery. The delicately rendered painting entitled Rookery Bay Continuum, is a landscape cross section beginning in the Gulf of Mexico and moving uninterrupted across bays, estuaries and mangroves. Then it enters the Everglades and moves across the lowlands before coming to its completion in the high pine flat woods. Also featured in the exhibition are life-sized bronze animal sculptures. Visitors are invited to move in close and enjoy the intricate details of Spalding’s elusive and wild creatures. Exhibition genersouly sponsored by Physicians Regional Medical Center and Comcast. A Cooperative effort funded in part by the Collier County Tourist Development Tax.
Joel B. McEachern: Conversations with the Light
August 15 – September 12, 2009 An exhibition of Florida "First Light" photography by Joel B. McEachern. Exhibited in the Elizabeth & William Barrick, Millicent & Charles Marshall, Elizabeth & Alan Harris, John H. & Lucile Harris Foundation and Minnesota Lobby Galleries. Exhibition generously sponsored by The Martin Foundation, Inc. and Comcast.
A Day at the Beach with Artist Emily James
September 2 – December 16, 2009 "A Day at the Beach with Artist Emily James" features paintings, prints and photographs features Florida's beaches and shorelines by artist Emily James exhibited along with two sculptures from The von Liebig Art Center's Collection. Artwork on display at Physician Regional Healthcare System helps to create a healing environment for patients, visitors and staff. As part of a supportive partnership between the Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center and Physicians Regional Healthcare System, three exhibitions are installed annually. Ten percent of artwork sales benefit Physician Regional Healthcare System. The Physicians Regional Healthcare System exhibition location is 6101 Pine Ridge Road in Naples. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday, 6 am-8 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9 am-8 pm.
2nd Annual Show of Shows Exhibition
September 26 – October 17, 2009 This exhibition features work in all media by Naples Art Association member artists. With the work of 90 artists presented, it provides an excellent opportunity for visitors and residents alike to see first hand the talent and creativity of local artists. Exhibited in the Frederick O. Watson Gallery. Exhibition generously sponsored by The Martin Foundation and Comcast. A cooperative effort funded in part by the Collier County Tourist Development Tax. Awards sponsored by Dr. Bill Beckwith, Memory Management, and The Wednesday Studio in Memory of Margaret Diephouse.
The 48th Founders Juried Awards Exhibition
October 31 – December 2, 2009 The 48th Founders Juried Awards Exhibition features artwork by 118 artists from across Florida and other states including California and Colorado. The exhibition consists of current work in ten media categories installed throughout The von Liebig Art Center on the both first and second floor levels. Daniel E. Stetson, Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Polk Museum of Art in Lakeland, Florida served as exhibition juror and awards judge. The 48th Founders Juried Awards Exhibition is generously sponsored by Physician Regional Healthcare System, Comcast, Happenings Arts & Entertainment Magazine and ARTMove LLC (official shipping agent) with awards sponsored by Artisan Framers and Koenig Art Emporium. A cooperative effort funded in part by the Collier County Tourist Development Tax.
Henry Koerner - The Real and Imagined
December 12 – January 10, 2010 A comprehensive selection of work produced by the prolific artist and art instructor Henry Koerner including paintings, drawings, World War II era poster and portraits for Time magazine covers. Exhibited at The von Liebig Art Center in the Frederick O. Watson, Elizabeth & William Barrick, Millicent & Charles Marshall, Elizabeth & Alan Harris, John H. & Lucile Harris and Minnesota Lobby Galleries. Henry Koerner's work is jointly presented with the Holocaust Museum of Southwest Florida, 4760 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 7. "The Henry Koerner Photographs: Vienna 1946," is on view at the Holocaust Museum from Decmeber 15 through January 10, 2010. Preview reception at The von Liebig Art Center, Friday, December 11 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. The reception is a benefit of membership in the Naples Art Association. Non-members are welcome at $10 per person. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to the reception. Toys will be distributed by the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program as Christmas gifts to needy children in our community. Exhibition generously sponsored by Jackye and Curits Finch, Bentley Village, Life in Naples Magazine, Jewish Federation of Collier County and Comcast. Reception generously sponsored by Whole Foods Market.
America the Beautiful
January 15 – January 15, 2010 The fundraiser "America the Beautiful: From Clyde Butcher’s Collection to Yours" will be held on Jan. 15, 2010.
Big Cypress Swamp: The Western Everglades Landscape by Clyde Butcher
January 23 – February 28, 2010 Clyde Butcher’s photographs celebrate the beauty of the Western Everglades landscape. Their compositions, range of tones and extraordinary clarity set them apart as exceptional works of art. In the tradition of the 19th century Hudson River School painters, Butcher composes his work at pristine and untarnished locations across the Big Cypress Swamp creating arresting compositions that distinctly mark him as the foremost landscape photographer in America today. Butcher’s ingenious photographic technique enables him to capture breathtaking detail within his images. Shooting with wooden Deardorff cameras from the 1940s, he creates an extraordinary depth of field through a synthesis of wide-angled lenses and a small lens opening. The remarkably large negatives, combined with orange and blue filters and a longer-than-average exposure time, allow for stunning clarity and astonishing detail in his compositions. Exhibited in the Elizabeth & William Barrick, Millicent & Charles Marshall, Elizabeth & Alan Harris, John H. & Lucile Harris Foundation and Minnesota Lobby Galleries. Exhibition generously sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, City Mattress, Gulfshore Life Magazine and Comcast.
Naples Collects 2010
January 23 – February 14, 2010 In most instances only a personal invitation from an art collector will open the doors to private collections. Featuring paintings, photographs, prints and sculpture loaned from some of Naples’ most interesting and prominent art collections, Naples Collects offers a rare view of privately held treasures. Exhibited in the Frederick O. Watson Gallery. Exhibition generously sponsored by Bob and Terry Edwards, Naples Illustrated and Comcast. A cooperative effort funded in part by the Collier County Tourist Development Tax
Third on Canvas 2010
February 19 – February 24, 2010 This annual event combines plein air painting on Third Street South with an exhibition at The von Liebig Art Center. The project culminates with live and silent auctions of newly created paintings during the Third on Canvas Gala, Wednesday, February 24th. Shoppers and diners strolling Third Street South on Feb. 15 and 16 can watch dozens of fine artists create their latest paintings, inspired by the historic and picturesque Birthplace of Old Naples, see the pieces develop over the two days, and chat with the artists about their technique and process. Artists include local favorites Paul Arsenault, Suzanne French Luker and Janine Wesselmann as well as plein air artists Robert Gruppe, Mustafa Keyhani and Donald Mosher. This year’s event features 18 artists new to Third on Canvas, including contemporary, figurative and still life artists. For Gala information, call Jane Davis at 239-262-6517 x115. Exhibited in the Frederick O. Watson Gallery. Third on Canvas is generously sponsored by Gulfshore Life, Comcast, WAVV 101.1-FM, Sunny 106 and Happenings A&E magazine. Click the link below to watch an online video of Third on Canvas 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ba7equVKOg February 15 to 19 Third on Canvas Painting and Demo Days On Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., pastel artist William Mosely will be at Gattles Plaza and from 3 to 4 p.m., contemporary artist Peter Garon will present “Painting outside the Box” in the Peter Garon Gallery Courtyard on 13th Avenue South. On Feb. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m., Janine Wesselmann will present a painting demo at the Gattles Plaza. On Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., batik artist Muffy Clark Gill will be at the Gattles Plaza and from 1 to 4 p.m., Karol Kintz will present “The Art of Making Beautiful Paintings” in the Gattles Plaza. For more information about the Painting and Demo Days, call the Third Street South Concierge Kiosk at 239-434-6533.
