Galleries: Aug. 5

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

“Interlude” features the work of art league members through September. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, and only by appointment in July. Classes by appointment. Information: 778-2099.

ArtCenter Manatee: 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton

KidsArt exhibit through Aug. 13. Gallery hours: 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

The Guild’s artist will be featured in The Sun House Restaurant and Bar’s second annual local artists Summer Showcase through Sept. 2. Artists will be on site at the restaurant, 111 Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach, for free demonstrations 5 to 8 p.m. Sundays through Thursday during the showcase. Art will be for sale as well. Painter Marie Garafano will be featured through Aug. 6. At the gallery, August’s featured painting theme: dog days. Local artists present original fine art in acrylic, oil, watercolor, silk painting, pastels, mixed media and more. Information: The gallery at 778-6694, or the Sun House at 782-1122.

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

Dorothy Sherwood’s oil paintings, Aug. 5-27. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Information: 746-2223.

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.

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