Galleries: May 13

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 BioEnergy healing. Information: 746-3508

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

16th Annual Manatee High School Student Exhibition, May 14-28, with reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 14. 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

“The Figure and The Abstraction” — paintings by Darwin Leon, Fabulous Funky Furniture and The Tapestry Artists of Sarasota — is on display through May 22. 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.

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

May’s featured painting theme: flowers. June: cats. 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., Village of the Arts, Bradenton

Highwayman artist R.L. Lewis work featured through May 29. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Information: 746-2223.

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

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., Village of the Arts, 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., Village of the Arts, 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.

ComCenter Gallery: 9040 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch

“A Visual Journey of Eight Artists” through June 30. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. during business hours. Information: 782-1200

Charisma Cafe and Art: 1004 10th Ave. W., Village of the Arts,

Features art with new paintings by local artist Cara Emily Levitt and Maryland artist Michael Beard, handmade baskets, jewelry and candles. Hours: RSVP, Tuesdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Free Wi-Fi. Information: 748-8203