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Sea Grape is a co-operative artists' gallery that has been in business in Punta Gorda for over 20 years. The artists staff the Gallery and participate in the business operations. The gallery offers original award-winning artwork in acrylic, oil, pastel, watercolor, colored pencil, fiber art, basketry, fused and stained glass, jewelry, pottery, and woodworking. We are located at 113 W. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950.
Sea Grape Gallery is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to promote art in Charlotte County.
Gallery Hours:
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Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Gallery Walk Nights (3rd Thursday of each month) from 5 p.m. to 8 pm.
2010 Summer Gallery Hours (June, July, August, September)
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Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Gallery Walk Nights (3rd Thursday of each month) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Closed Mondays during August and September
Feel free to contact the Gallery by phone at 941 575-1718 with any questions, or if you are interested in any of the works you see here on our site.
ARTISTS
Sea Grape Gallery is currently accepting applications for 2D and 3D artists. Display your artwork in our award-winning Gallery in the heart of downtown Punta Gorda. Participate in community art activities and gain valuable retail business experience. Join our friendly group of artists, and be inspired to create your own award-winning art. Stop in or contact us by phone for more information, or click here to download an application.
2010 Board of Directors:
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President: Karen Schneider
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Vice-President: Beverly Fox
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Treasurer: Barbara Albin
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Secretary: Thelma Daida
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Past President: Bonnie Benande
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Member-at-Large: Judy Quest
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Member-at-Large: Cheryl McClure
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 AWARDS
The Arts & Humanities Council of Charlotte County presented the 2010 Charlie Award for "Outstanding Contributions to the Arts in Charlotte County" to Sea Grape Gallery at a formal ceremony on April 29th, 2010. The Gallery was chosen because of its long time commitment to promoting art in Charlotte County in partnership with other area organizations, its sponsorship of a yearly high school scholarship, and its contributions of time and financial support to many local charities and fundraising events.
Sea Grape Gallery was again voted "Best Art Gallery in Charlotte County" by the readers of the local Charlotte Sun newspaper, January, 2010.
Sea Grape Gallery was selected as the "2009 Non-Profit Business of the Year" by the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce in October, 2009. This prestigious award honors the Gallery for its many fine business accomplishments, as well as for its outstanding participation in community events.
September, 2010
This summer, Sea Grape Gallery is especially proud of:
Thelma Daida, Fran Richardson, and Anne Tuttle, who are all exhibiting this month at Arts in Public Places locations through the Arts & Humanities Council of Charlotte County. Visit their respective pages for the specific sites.
Tania Begg, whose beaded sea turtle "Zuri" is featured on the back cover of the August, 2010 issue of Bead and Button trade magazine.
Tania was also featured in the August 6th, 2010 issue of the Ft. Myers, FL News-Press. See Tania's page for all the details.
In addition, Tania had a piece accepted into the Art Encounter Exhibit held at the von Liebig Art Center in Naples, FL in September, 2010.
Bob Bayliss, Pat Joiner, and Sue Shore, all prizewinners in the July/August, Summer Sizzler Exhibit at the Visual Art Center. Visit their respective pages for more information.
Jim Beech, Thelma Daida, Pat Joiner, and Fran Richardson, who all won prizes in the June/July Firecracker Exhibit at the Visual Art Center. Visit their pages to learn more.
Karen Schneider, who won Second Place in the June "Found Objects" Exhibit at the Venice Art Center. See Karen's page for details.
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