ART GALLERIES: Great spots to see local art

Exhibit listings are published on a rotating basis as space allows.

MANATEE

Ambiance Art and Antiques Gallery: 5254 S.R. 64 E., Bradenton

Featuring 19th- and 20th-century fine art, unique antiques and glassware. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday. Information: 744-1070.

Anna Maria Island Art League: 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach

Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Information: 778-2099

ArtCenter Manatee: 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton

“Altered Functions and Re-Art” on display through June 26. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday, Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Information: 746-2862 or www.artcentermanatee.org.

ArtCenter Manatee ComCenter Gallery: 9040 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch

“Through the Blue Door” on display through June 19. Gallery hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Information: 746-2862 or www.artcentermanatee.org.

Artistic Eye Picture Framing and Gallery: 1209 12th Ave. W., Bradenton

The gallery features original movie posters from Mexico from the 1950s and ’60s as well as comedian Jonathan Winters’ signed and numbered prints. The gallery offers a variety of wood and metal moulding, including a unique hardwood collection. It also displays a diverse collection of art and photography. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and during art walks or by appointment. Information: 745-2315.

Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island: 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach

The gallery is honoring fathers during June with a window display. Local artists present original fine art in acrylic, oil, watercolor, silk painting, pastels, mixed media and more. Information: 778-6694.

Arts Council of Manatee County Gallery: 926 12th St. W., Bradenton

On exhibit through July 30 are mixed media paintings, prints, rugs and other itmes by Susan Kubes. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Information: 746-2223.

The Baobab Tree Gallery: 1113 12th St. W.

Closed for the summer. The gallery will reopen the first Friday in October. Information: 447-3795.

Bits & Pieces: 1303 13th Ave W., Village of the Arts, Bradenton.

Discover this unusual gift shop with handmade quilts, original art and almost-antiques. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, during art walks and by appointment. Information: 744-2487 or 932-5869.

Church’s Stained Glass Creations & Collectibles: 1415 10th St. W., Village of the Arts, Bradenton

“Glass Expressions,” featuring stained- and slumped-glass creations of artist-owner Bill Johnson, is an ongoing show. Hours: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday, 6-9 p.m. First Friday ArtWalks. Information: 747-9293.

Clay in the Garden Studio: 1011 12th Ave. W., Bradenton

Original whimsical sculptures created by Jo-Ellen Gorris overflow from the studio into the garden and provide a habitat for the village geckos. Sculpture demonstrations ongoing during art walks and Saturdays, other times by chance or appointment. Information: 747-6405.