– March
Water, Sea and Sky. New paintings by Dan Lawler. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Lawler Gallery. New location in the Galleria Plaza, 80925 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 664-9844.
– Tuesday, April 15
"Centennial Faces", a photographic exhibit from the Museum of Florida History. Crane Point Museums & Nature Center, 5550 Overseas Hwy, Marathon. 743-3900. cranepoint.net.
– Sunday, April 19
Sculpture Key West. Exhibition One. Contemporary outdoor sculpture exhibit. 6-10 p.m. West Martello Tower, 1100 Atlantic Blvd., Key West. 295-3800. sculpturekeywest.com. Exhibit continues through April 19.
– December 2008
"The Icons." Exhibition of sculpture by J. Seward Johnson, Jr. Life-sized sculptures of America's favorite celebrities from Marilyn Monroe, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers to the Coppertone Girl. Museum open daily. Custom House, 281 Front St., Key West. 295-6616. kwahs.org.
Key West Art and Historical Society presents “American Trophies.” Reception. 5:30 - 7 p.m. Colorful sculptures by Rita MacNelly and Beezy Bogan. Custom House, 281 Front Street, Key West. 295-6616. kwahs.org.
Saturday, March 1 - Saturday March 15
Window Showcase. Pete Rosin Scholarship auction items on display. Artists In Paradise Gallery, Big Pine Shopping Plaza, MM 30, Big Pine Key. 872-1828.
Thursday, March 6 - Sunday, April 6
Florida Keys Watercolor Society's 26 Annual Judged Exhibition." View before curtain and during intermission during MCT's production of "Me and My Girl." Marathon Community Theatre, MM 49.5 oceanside, Marathon. 743-0994. marathontheater.org.
Friday, March 7
Art Behind Bars celebrates its 1,000th class. "Cell" Block Gallery Walk and Party with live entertainment, food, silent art auction and more. 6-8 p.m. / Party 8 -10 p.m. Key West. for reservations call 304-4772. info@artbehindbars.org.
Saturday, March 8
New Photos by C.J. Groth. Opening reception 6-9 p.m. Gallery 007, 7007 Shrimp Road, Stock Island. 292-3295. gallery007.com. By appointment through March 22.
Monday, March 10
Exhibit featuring works of Jon McIntosh. Opening reception 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Exhibition continues through Mar. 16th, Gingerbread Square Gallery, 1207 Duval Street, Key West. 296-8900. gingerbreadsquaregallery.com.
Thursday, March 13
New Works by Susan Rodgers. Artist Reception 7-9 p.m. Lucky Street Gallery, 1130 Duval St., Key West. 294-3973. Through April 2.
Thursday, March 13
Open House. Meet the artists, view demonstrations and make purchases. Refreshments. 6-9 p.m. Island Arts Co-op Gallery, 1128 Duval St., Key West. 292-9909.
Friday & Saturday, March 14 & 15
Artist Wil Cormier brings his latest works. Joining Cormier will be Yongqun Guo, an emerging master of Chinese-style artistry. 6-11 p.m. Friday / 12-10 p.m. Saturday. Wyland Gallery, 623 Duval St., Key West. 292-4998 or 294-5240. wylandkeywest.com.
Saturday, March 15
Pete Rosin Art Scholarship Auction Benefits all High Schools throughout the Keys. Music, food, fun. 6-9 p.m. Artists In Paradise Gallery, Big Pine Shopping Plaza, MM 30, Big Pine Key. 872-1828.
Saturday, March 15
"Hidden Roots." New work by Priscilla Coote. Artist reception 6 - 9 p.m. Gallery on Greene, 606 Greene St., Key West. 304-2323. galleryongreene.com.
Saturday - Monday, March 15-31
Window Showcase. Watercolorist Anna "Z" paintings on display. Artists In Paradise Gallery, Big Pine Shopping Plaza, MM 30, Big Pine Key. 872-1828.
Thursday, March 20
Detailed pencil drawings by Ted Haykel. 6 - 9 p.m. Coldwell Banker Realty. 1201 White St. Key West.
Friday, March 21
Pelaez & Etury Studios presents a Mid-Season Art Event. 6 p.m. Voltaire Books. 330 Simonton St. Key West. 296-3226. voltairebooks.com.
Thursday, March 27
Bougainvillea Bash. Come meet the artists and share some refreshments in our new location adjacent to Marathon Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Bougainvillea House Gallery, MM 53.2 Bayside, Marathon. 743-0808. bougainvilleahousegallery.com.
Thursday, March 27
Kennedy Studios Art Bash. Enjoy the unique art pieces and share some refreshments. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 11400 Overseas Hwy, Suite 112, Marathon. 743-2040.
Saturday, March 29
Paintings and mixed media by Vivien Segel. Opening reception 6-9 p.m. Gallery 007, 7007 Shrimp Road, Stock Island. 292-3295. gallery007.com. By appointment through April 12.
Saturday, March 29
Guild Hall Gallery 32nd anniversary show. 6:30 -9 p.m. 614 Duval St. 296-6076. guildhallgallerykw.com.
Tuesday - Tuesday, April 1 - 15
Window Showcase. Underwater Art from the annual Underwater Art & Music Festival. Artists In Paradise Gallery, Big Pine Shopping Plaza, MM 30, Big Pine Key. 872-1828.
Friday - Friday, April 4 - May 2
Key West Art & Historical Society. MARC House Artists. Fort East Martello, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West. 295-6616. kwahs.com.
Saturday, April 1- Sunday, April 30
"Paradise Revisited.” Paintings, pastels and prints of Florida seascapes and landscapes by John David Hawver. John David Hawver Gallery at the Rain Barrel, 86700 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada. 852-9958.
Saturday, April 4
"Flowers, Florals and Fantasy." Works by the gallery's artists. Artist reception. 5-7:30 p.m. The Artists Gallery at DeClue's Fine Art Printing and Framing, Tavernier Towne Shop Cntr. MM 91.3, Tavernier. 852-4840.
Friday - Thursday, April 4 - 17
The Studios of Key West "The Blue Thread." Over 20 new paintings by Eric Anfinson. Opening Reception 7 p.m. Armory Building, 600 White St., Key West. tskw.org
Monday, April 7
Lower Keys Artists Network meeting. Paul Shetrompf will demonstrate acrylic carvings. Bring a friend and a chair. Free. 7 p.m. Artists In Paradise Gallery, Big Pine Shopping Plaza, MM 30, Big Pine Key. 872-1828.
Monday - Wednesday, April 7-9
Caren Ragan portrait painting from life. 3 -day intensive with live models to create a dynamic portrait. $230 includes model fees. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Key West Art Center 301 Front St., Key West. 304-9851. www.portraitsbycaren.com.
Monday, April 7 - Friday, April 11
Pinhole Photography. A collaboration with Florida Keys Community College students. Fort East Martello Museum, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West. 295-6616. kwahs.org.
Friday - Monday, April 11 - June 30
Key West Art & Historical Society. Dogwood Gallery Group Art Show featuring the work of Lola Tang, Susan Sugar, Leo Gullick, Giovanni Novara, Tom Virgin, Lauren McAloon, Susan Bailey, and Jon McIntosh. Fort East Martello, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West. 295-6616. kwahs.com.
Thursday, April 10
Last member meeting of the season. followed by artist demo. Will resume in October 2008. Free and open to the public. 1 p.m. Key West Art Center, 301 Front St., Key West. 294-1241. keywestartcenter.com.
Tuesday - Wednesday, April 15 - 30
Window Showcase. All art medias from gallery members will be on display. Artists In Paradise Gallery, Big Pine Shopping Plaza, MM 30, Big Pine Key. 872-1828.
Thursday, April 17
Watercolors by Steve Eid. 6 - 9 p.m. Coldwell Banker Realty. 1201 White St. Key West
Thursday, April 17
The Florida Keys Watercolor Society presents "End of Season Luncheon" Watercolor artists interested in becoming members of the society are invited to attend as guests of the society. Marathon. For more information on the society or the luncheon call 731-3046.
Opens in May
Captain Outrageous Retrospective. Works from public and private collections of this popular folk artist. Fort East Martello Museum, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West. 295-6616. kwahs.org. Through May.
Thursday - Thursday, May 1 -15
Window Showcase. Connie Hauk's students from Big Pine Academy will display their works of art. Artists In Paradise Gallery, Big Pine Shopping Plaza, MM 30, Big Pine Key. 872-1828.
Saturday, May 3
"Montage and Collage" Works by the gallery's artists. Artist reception. 5-7:30 p.m. The Artists Gallery at DeClue's Fine Art Printing and Framing, Tavernier Towne Shop Cntr. MM 91.3, Tavernier. 852-4840.
Thursday, May 15 - Friday, August 22
Annual Faculty Exhibit. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. FKCC Library Gallery 5901 College Rd., Key West. 809-3542.
Wednesday - Wednesday, May 7-28
"A Woman's Hand." From A Woman's Hand, Juried exhibit of Keys women's art, in honor of Mothers Day and to benefit Womankind. Reception 6-9 p.m. SoDu Gallery. 1100 Duval St., Key West. 296-4400. 1100SoDu.blogspot.com.
Thursday, May 15
Photography and Computer art by Jill Benado. 6 - 9 p.m. Coldwell Banker Realty. 1201 White St. Key West.
Friday, May 23
Pelaez & Etury Studios presents a Summer Art Event. 6 p.m. Voltaire Books. 330 Simonton St. Key West. 296-3226. voltairebooks.com.
Wednesday, June 4 - September
Key West Art & Historical Society "Artists in Season" series. "End of the Rainbow - Craig Bionde's Key West." In celebration of One Human Family, a retrospective of the Key West artist from public and private collections. Open daily. Custom House, 281 Front St., Key West. 295-6616. kwahs.org.
Saturday, June 7
"Skies, Clouds and Airborne Critters." Works by the gallery's artists. Artist reception. 5-7:30 p.m. The Artists Gallery at DeClue's Fine Art Printing and Framing, Tavernier Towne Shop Cntr. MM 91.3, Tavernier.852-4840.
Saturday, July 5
"Sun Worshippers." Works by the gallery's artists. Artist reception. 5-7:30 p.m. The Artists Gallery at DeClue's Fine Art Printing and Framing, Tavernier Towne Shop Cntr. MM 91.3, Tavernier. 852-4840.
Wednesdays
Key West Plein Air Painters meet. Free, bring own materials. 9:30 a.m. – noon. Key West & Stock Island, call for specific locations. Optional, lunch afterwards. For more info contact Margaret Brown 872-7385 or mcaldwellbrown@earthlink.net.
Purple Isles Art Guild. Meetings, program and refreshments on 2nd Wednesdays. New members welcome. 9:30 a.m. - noon. Other Wednesdays Purple Isles Art Guild "Paint Outs." Various plein air locations in the Upper Keys. Newcomers welcome. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call Cris Sandifer at 852-7494 for info.
Thursdays (except the third Thursday’s Walk on White)
Figure Drawing Sessions. Bring your own supplies. $8. 6-8 p.m. Studios of Key West, Amory Bldg., 600 White St., Key West, 296-0458. Tskw.org.
Third Thursday
"Night on White" Gallery Walk. 6 - 9 p.m. Special exhibitions and receptions at galleries and shops along White Street between Catherine and Southard Streets, Key West. Includes Harrison Gallery, The Studios of Key West, White Street Deli & Café, White Street Healing Arts Center and more. Call 295-4369 for Gallery Guide.
Third Thursday
Paradise Quilt Guild meets third Thursday. 7 p.m. Senior Citizens Center, Key Deer Blvd., Big Pine Key. 872-0075.
First Friday
Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center and Artists In Paradise Gallery host "Walk on Winn-Dixie." Art exhibitions, music and receptions at galleries and shops within the plaza. 6 - 8 p.m. Big Pine Shopping Plaza, MM 30 Overseas Hwy., Big Pine Key. 923-1783.
Last Friday
Gallery Night. Mingle with the artists. Refreshments. Key Largo Art Gallery. Plaza 103, 102990 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo. 451-0052. keylargoartgallery.com.
First Saturday
Florida Keys Quilters meeting and program first Saturday of each month. 10 a.m. Key Largo Library Community Room, Tradewinds Shopping Plaza, MM 101.4, Key Largo. 852-1620.
A Feast for the Eyes, The Palette and the Spirit. Cuisine by Jose Palomino, Paintings by John David Hawver. Changing exhibitions & monthly “Meet the Artist” evenings. Spanish Gardens Café & Gallery, Galleria of Islamorada, 80925 Overseas Hwy. 664-3999.
Art in Public Buildings administered by Florida Keys Council of the Arts. Locations include commissioners’ offices, Gato Building county & state offices, Key West and Marathon airports, Marathon Gov’t. Center and Annex, Lower Keys Medical Center, Historic Key West Courthouse, Monroe County Courthouse Annex, American Cancer Society offices. Call 295-4369 for more information.
The Studios of Key West presents an ever-changing series of indoor and outdoor exhibitions of local art and culture. Look for "Faces and Stories, A Portrait of Southern Writers" in mid-January. Free admission. The Sculpture Garden and the Main Hall at the Historic Armory building, 600 White St., Key West. 296.0458. tskw.org.