Galleries & Museums: April 21-27

ART GALLERIES & Museums: Great spots to see local art and take in some history

Editor's note: Exhibit listings are published on a rotating basis as space allows.

MANATEE

A Room with a Hue: 200 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach on The Pier

Studio and shop owner AnnMarie Nicholas exhibits her art in the form of hand-painted vintage windows, hand-painted furniture, murals, faux finishes, coastal furniture, funky beach signs, gifts and accessories. Custom painting and color consultation available. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Information: 941-778-1222.

Alcover Massage: 917 12th Ave. W., Studio A, Bradenton

The gallery offers artwork from a featured artist every month. Products from the massage studio will be available for purchase. Hours: open during first Friday art walks. Information: 407-690-0533.

Anna Maria Island Historical Complex: 401 Pine Ave., Anna Maria

The Anna Maria Historical Museum, built in 1920 as an icehouse, features displays of life on a barrier island from 1890 to 1950. Visit the famous old island jail, "no doors, no windows, no roof, no bars" and tour Belle Haven Cottage, a beautifully restored 1920 cracker house filled with period antiques and furnishings. Hours: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday, April-December. Admission is free. Information: 941-778-0492 or amihs.org.

ArtCenter Manatee: 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton

An opening reception for the exhibit "Our Faces: Portraits by Dirce Kennedy," featuring portraits in a variety of media, and the Creative Arts Assocation of Lakewood Ranch and Friends and annual Student Show, will be 5-7 p.m. April 28. The exhibits will run through May 27. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Friday, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Information: 941-746-2862 or artcentermanatee.org.

Artfinity Inc.: 7222 21st St. E., Bradenton

The gallery offers a varied genre of artwork from tropical landscapes and fauna to maritime, abstract and figurative art. The gallery provides digital imaging, photo printing, and custom framing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday or by appointment. Information: 941-752-1873 or artfinity.com.

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

The Guild's art classes and workshops are offered November-April at Church of the Annunciation, CrossPointe Fellowship, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Holmes Beach. Call for workshop dates and locations. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.-Saturdays, closed Sundays. Information: 941-778-6694.

Arts Council of Manatee County Gallery (Manatee County Cultural Alliance): 926 12th St. W., Bradenton

Brenda Alcom's gyotaku, Japanese fish printing, on display through April 28. Gift gallery features affordable art by local artists. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. Information: 941-746-2223 or manateearts.org.

Artspace Studio and Gallery: 101 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria

Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Information: 941-243-3835 or artspaceannamaria.com.

Baobab Tree Gallery: 1113 12th St. W., Bradenton

The gallery features Gordon Turner's latest works. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 6-9 p.m. First Friday art walk and by appointment. Information: 941-447-3795.

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

Discover this unusual gift shop with handmade quilts, original art and almost-antiques. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, during art walks and by appointment. Information: 941-744-2487 or 941-932-5869.

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: 941-747-6405.

Cross Stitch Magic: 1834 14th St. W., Bradenton

Many works of fine art by masters such as Van Gogh and Monet are recreated in stunning counted cross stitch displays throughout the gallery. They are the work of resident stitcher Glenda Tietjen. Smaller pieces are also on display. Supplies are available here to make your own masterpiece. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and during art walks. Closed Sunday and Monday. Information: 941-746-4163.

The Dancing Crane Gallery: 1019 10th Ave. W., Village of the Arts, Bradenton

"Greetings from Florida," featuring nature-inspired, mixed media art by reuse artist Ruth Warren. The exhibit and a group show will be on display through May 28. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 6-9:30 p.m. First Friday receptions and by appointment. Information: 941-744-1333 or dancing-crane.com.

Divine Excess Folk Art Gallery and Other Needful Things: 1125 12th. St. W., Village of the Arts, Bradenton

"Southern Folk and Other Stories," featuring exciting new works by Missionary Mary Proctor, Mr. Eddie and Rev. Hugo Porcaro plus 25 well known local and gulf coast folk artists in a colorful 1925 cottage in the heart of the Village. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, First Friday ArtWalks and by special appointment. Information: 941-747-1320

Family Heritage House: 60th Avenue and 26th Street West, Bradenton

The Family Heritage House Museum at State College of Florida is a gallery and resource center for the study of African-American achievements and celebrates the cultural diversity of our communities. The permanent collection includes an exhibition called "Timeline: A Walk Through History," a diorama of old Central Avenue that is now Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue; antiques; photographs; literature; and a research center on the Underground Railroad. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Information: 941-752-5319 or scf.edu.

Fine Art Gallery at State College of Florida, Manatee Sarasota: 5840 26th W., building 11 N., Bradenton

SCF Student Art Exhibition, through May 4. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Information: 941-752-5252. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Information: 941-752-5225.

Florida Maritime Museum: 4415 119th St. W., Cortez

Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Information: 941-708-6121 or floridamaritimemuseum.org.

Fun Girl Art: 1001 12th Ave. W., Bradenton

Eclectic art by owner/artist Jean. G. Farmer and other local artists, including AnnDee Karpinsky, Tanya Gergel, Cheryl Kinderknecht, Lydia Rupinski, and Hank Witt. Special showing by Key West artist Remy Cabrera. Private art parties bookings are available and special commissions accepted. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday and during artwalks by appointment. Information: 941-448-7485 or fungirlart.com.

Hearts Desire: 1221 12th St. W., Village of the Arts, Bradenton

Furniture by local artist Pamela Marwede, Woven purses by Nancy Faris and jewelry designs by owner Vicki Rollo. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 6-9:30 p.m. First Friday Art walks. Information: 941-302-1069 or visit heartsdesirefl.com.

Island Gallery West: 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach

"Playable Wall Art," showcasing unique cigar box guitars by April featured artist, Jerry Patridge, will be on display through April 30. Island Gallery West is a cooperative of 27 local artists and hosts public art receptions monthly November-April and free weekly art demonstrations January-March. Art demonstration: Beaded jewelry with Pam McMillen, March 26. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Information: 941-778-6648 or visit islandgallerywest.com.

Joan Peters Studio/Gallery: 1210 11th Ave. W., Village of the Arts, Bradenton

Joan Peters' Plein Air "Florida Landscapes" on display. Peters opened her gallery in 2001. An eclectic painter, she displays her colorful landscapes, local landmarks and subjects. Ongoing demonstrations and "meet the artist" events. Hours: First Friday and Saturday Art walks and by appointment. Information: 941-544-5344.

Left of Center Gallery: 1013 11th Ave. W., Bradenton

One of the oldest galleries in the Village is owned and operated by Kathy and Randy Blahna and features contemporary paintings by Randy Blahna, glass art by Patty, recycled glass wind chimes and many other unique items. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, Art Walks, special events, and by appointment. Information: 941-518-3687.

Manatee County Agricultural Museum: 1015 Sixth St. W., Palmetto

Hours: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and every first and third Saturday of the month. Information: 941-721-2034.

Miracle's Fine Art Gallery at ComCenter Bradenton: Riverwalk Professional Park, 100 Third Ave. W.

The gallery has on exhibit 12 large outdoor sculptures by Ed Miracle, Wes Wofford, Doug Hays and Victor Garcia, and inside oil paintings, murals, sketches and more sculptures by Miracle. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and by appointment. Information: 941-761-8676 or miraclesart.com.

Palmetto Art Center: 907 Fifth St. W., Palmetto

Hours: noon-2 p.m. Monday-Friday or by appointment, closed Wednesdays and Dec. 25-26. Information: 941-518-2109.

Picture This Gallery: 8615 Cortez Road, Bradenton

Original art by local artists Judy Dunn and Don Heckerman. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Information: 941-798-9910.

Sally's Studio at 12th Street West Gallery: 1221 12th St. W., Bradenton

Impressionistic, acrylic paintings by Sally Anderson Cosgrove. The artist exhibits her work, paints and gives demonstrations daily. Lessons are available Tuesdays-Thursdays. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Information: 941-993-3281.

Sandra French/Stained Glass Artist Artisan Gift Shop: 1006 11th Ave. W., Village of the Arts, Bradenton

The gallery offers classes and demonstrations, tools, supplies, heirloom quality gifts, repairs and architectural panels. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and during art walks. Information: 941-747-9561.

South Florida Museum: 201 10th St. W., Bradenton

"Changing Waters: the Human Impact on Florida's Aquatic Systems," through June 5. Information: 941-746-4131, ext. 13, or southfloridamuseum.org.

Still Life in G Gallery: 1014 12th St. W., Bradenton

Hours: First Friday of the month Artwalks and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. Information: 941-782-4320 or 941-932-1336.

The 11th Street Gallery: 1412 11th St. W., Bradenton

The gallery exhibits work of mixed media artist Jim Loftus. Studio tours are available on request. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Saturday and by appointment. Information 813-498-8275.

The Once Over Twice: 1015 12th St. W., Bradenton

The gallery features a wide variety of functional and sculptural objects made from handpicked upcycled and repurposed materials. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday and during First Friday events. Information: 941-254-7853.

The Studio at Gulf and Pine: 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria

The studio is a salon in which artists and art aficionados can interact. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Information: 941-778-1906.

The Treasure Chest: 12518 44th Ave. W., Cortez

The gallery features artworks from traditional painting, photography, jewelry, sculptors and hand-painted furniture from shabby chic to custom hand-painted pieces by local artists Brandon Scott, Janet Flowers, Creations by Chris!, Jessica Marchuck, Ron Romonchuk, Iris Kreuger, Cyndi Hooley, Josh Rubadou, Julie Ditmarsen, Mary McClung, Doniele Disney-Humphrey, and Damien Humphrey. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday. Information: 813-475-8809.

LONGBOAT KEY

Longboat Key Center for the Arts: 6860 Longboat Drive S.

"Best of Longboat," featuring work inspired by or created on Longboat Key, on display through May 12. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays September-May. Information: 941-383-2345

SARASOTA

Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art Gallery: 1288 N. Palm Ave.

"The Shock of the New: Craig Rubadoux, Susan Zukowsky and Peter Stephens," through May 7. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 6-8 p.m. during First Friday Art walk or by appointment. Information 941-366-2454 or allyngallup.com.

Art Center Sarasota: 707 N. Tamiami Trail

"Petticoat Painters 2016," "Sojourn Anthropocene (A Brief Visit to the Present)," "MASHterpieces III," and "New/Renew," through April 23. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday Information: 941-365-2032.

Art Uptown: 1367 Main Street

"Gulf Impressions," featuring oil paintings by Kasia Bruniany, through April 29. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Information: 941-955-5409 or artuptown.com.

Arts and Cultural Alliance: The Center for Arts and Humanity, 1226 N. Tamiami Trail

"Looking East," featuring Gail Bruder Werner's Asian influenced artwork, will run through May 13. Information: 941-365-5118.

Dabbert Gallery: 76 S. Palm Ave.

A group exhibit "Figuring It Out," will run through May 2. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays and until 9 p.m. during the First Friday Gallery Walks. Information: 941-955-1315 or dabbertgallery.com.

Diane Roskamp Hall: Ringling College of Art and Design: 2700 N. Tamiami Trail

"Best of Ringling" juried exhibit, featuring top work of Ringling College students, on display through April 23. Information: 941-359-7563 or ringling.edu.

Iserman Gallery: Caples Fine Art Complex, 5313 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota

The 2016 Senior Thesis Art Exhibition "Marginalia," featuring the culmination of a yearlong intensive project undertaken by several New College studio art majors, will be on display through May 20. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Information: 941-487-5000 or ncf.edu.

John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Road

"Ink, Silk and Gold: Islamic Art from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston" featuring approximately 100 great works of Islamic art, through May 1. "Cirque/Cyrk/Cirkus: Circus Posters Across Europe," featuring nearly 30 posters dating from 1905-1974, through June 20. The Howard Bros. Circus, the largest miniature circus in the world, is on permanent display in the Tibbals Learning Center. Twentieth century abstract art in the Searing Wing and "From the Vaults: John Ringling's Asian and Cypriot Art," are on permanent display. General admission includes the Ringling Museum of Art, Ca d'Zan Mansion, the Circus Museum, the Rose Garden and grounds: $25 adults, $23 seniors 65 and older, $5 children 6-17 and students with ID, $10 for Florida teachers. Local students with valid ID from The Florida State University, New College of Florida, Ringling College of Art and Design, State College of Florida, the University of South Florida and pre-booked student groups are free. Free for children 5 and younger and museum members. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. Advance tickets: 941-358-3180. Information: 941-359-5700 or ringling.org.

S/ART/Q: 1549 State St.

"Here and Now," featuring artwork by 16 local artists, now on display. The gallery features one-of-a-kind art and art events by the Sarasota collective of professional contemporary artists. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Information: 941-330-4838 or sartq.com.

Senior Friendship Center: 1888 Brother Geenan Way

"Underverse and Other Points of View," featuring work by Donovan Evans, through May 18. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Information: 941-556-3265.

Victoria B. Cooley Studio/Gallery: 1920 Adams Lane

Original oils, watercolors and giclee prints. Floral, shell and still-life motifs as well as hand-painted items and miniature canvases are on display. Hours 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (or 10 p.m. during art walks) Tuesday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Information: 941-374-1988.

ST. PETERSBURG

The Chihuly Collection: Morean Arts Center, 400 Beach Drive

A permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly featuring large-scale works that include the Ruby Red Icicle Chandelier and works from several of his popular series. They include Macchia, Niijma Floats, Persians and more. They create a unique visual experience. The collection includes a 30-seat theater, where guest can enjoy a video presentation, and a store with Chihuly merchandise. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Docent-led tours will be every half-hour on the quarter hour, so tickets will be timed for every 15 minutes. Admission is $15 adults, $13 seniors, $12 students and children older than age 5. For more information, call 727-896-4527.

Florida CraftArt Gallery: 501 Central Ave.

"Slices of Life," an all glass exhibition curated by Duncan McClellan, through April 23. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Information: 727-821-7391 or floridacraftart.org.

Florida Holocaust Museum: 55 Fifth St. S.

The Florida Holocaust Museum houses the premier permanent exhibit, "History, Heritage and Hope," a compelling history of individuals of strength, courage and spirit, who confronted the extremes of hatred and persecution in their homes and communities. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday. Admission: $16 adults, $14. Discounted admission is offered to students and to adult and student groups; and free for museum members. Information: 727-820-0100 and flhm2.org.

Museum of Fine Arts: 255 Beach Drive N.E.

"The Art of the Classical Guitar," featuring classic guitars from the 1840s-1990s, on display through May 29. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is "$5 after 5" Thursdays only. Admission: $17 adults, $15 seniors 65 and older, $10 students age 7 and older; free to museum members and children 6 and younger; group discounts available. Admission reduced to $10 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Groups of 10 or more adults pay only $12 per person and student groups (including college) of 10 or more pay $4 each. Reduced student and school group admission is courtesy of The Stuart Society, the museum's dedicated fund-raising auxiliary. Information: 727-896-2667 or visit fine-arts.org.

Salvador Dalí Museum: 1 Dali Blvd.

"Disney and Dali: Architects of the Imagination," through June 12. The world's most comprehensive collection of works by the late Spanish surrealist. Permanent art collections on display year-round. Admission: $21 for adults, $19 for seniors and U.S. military, police and firefighters, $15 for children ages 13-18 and students ages 18 and older with valid ID, $7 for children ages 6-12, children ages 5 and younger are admitted free. Admission for Thursdays after 5 p.m. is $10. Group and child rates are available. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, and noon-5:30 p.m. Sunday. Information: 727-823-3767.

TAMPA

Tampa Bay History Center: 801 Old Water St., Tampa

Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Holiday hours: New Years Eve and Christmas Eve: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission: $12.95 adults, $10.95 seniors ages 65 and older, youths ages 13-17 and students with ID, $7.95 children ages 4-12, children ages 3 and younger are admitted free. Information: 813-228-0097 or tampabayhistorycenter.org.

Tampa Museum of Art: 120 Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa

"Utility and Aesthetics in Ancient Art," on permanent display. The museum and Tampa law firm Hill Ward Henderson's new program, "Art on the House" enables visitors to enjoy the museum 4-8 p.m. Fridays for free. Museum hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission: $10 adults, $7.50 seniors, groups, military plus one guest, $5 students and free for children ages 6 and under. A "Pay what you will" structure is offered 4-8 p.m. Fridays. The Tampa Museum of Art participates in the Museums on Us program sponsored by Bank of America, which provides cardholders free access to some of the nation's finest museums. Information: 813-274-8130.

This story was originally published April 20, 2016 at 10:53 AM with the headline "Galleries & Museums: April 21-27 ."