Galleries: April 8

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

MANATEE

Alchemy: 1215 12th St. W., Village of the Arts

Photographers Peter Bates and Cheryl Levin, handmade dragons, scarves, jewelry, candles and more. Selling work of 35 local and regional artists. Art classes for all ages and BioEngergy healing. Information: 746-3508

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

Artist Gone Wild exhibit, April 9-May 2 with reception 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 9. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Classes by appointment. Information: 778-2099.

ArtCenter Manatee: 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton

“A Perfect 10,” through April 23. 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.

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

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

Whimsical Waters by Barbara Hines of Anna Maria Island through April 28. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Information: 746-2223.

The Back Alley: 121 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach

World-renown American Folk artist Ruby Williams will have her work on sale 1-5 p.m. April 10. Information: 778-1800.

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

Recycled art show during March. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6-9:30 p.m. First Friday ArtWalks at the Village of the Arts. 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.

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.

Coastal Quilter: 1208 13th Ave. W., Bradenton

Gallery of fiber art, art quilts and antique bed quilts. Custom quilts for beds, walls and couches. T-shirt quilts our speciality for 13 years. Long-arm machine quilting service. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 6-9:30 p.m. First Friday Art Walks. Information: 896-8885.