Venice Art Center

The oldest and largest community art center on Florida's Cultural Coast -- classes, workshops, summer art camps, and ongoing exhibits.

Current Exhibit: PhArtists .

Artist of the Month
Melissa Erlenbach Searle creates handcrafted, organically inspired jewelry in her Venice, Florida studio.

Legends of the Hunt August 13, 2008 at 10:30 am John Seerey-Lester tells stories and shows paintings of early 1900s hunts . . . more PhArtist Exhibition Join us June 27 - August 15, 2008 for the PhArtists Exhibit. Are the Phartists photographers or artists? They are both! View the works of John and Suzie Seerey Lester, Jack and Mary Jo Perkins, Maureen and Chuck Snyder and Dr. Robert and Jerry Woefel. . . . more What's Happening in September Exhibitions, lectures, classes, and more . . . more Demonstration Mondays Join us for FREE Demonstration Mondays this summer, where instructors with provide demos and a brief taste of regularly scheduled classes each Monday morning at 10:30 am. . . . more Make Plans Now For Winter 2008-2009 Season Clyde Butcher -- Nov 6 - Dec 20, 2008. Award winning photographer Clyde Butcher will show his stunning black and white works in this highly anticipated exhibit. For more than 40 years, Butcher has explored untouched areas of the Florida environment, creating his unique photographs in sizes ranging from 8x10 inches to 5x8 feet. Fine Art Sale & Show -- Feb 20 - 22, 2009. Great prices on a variety of works by in demand local artists. New location at Venice Art Center this year. Paint-Out in Paradise -- Feb 27 - March 6, 2009. Watch the artists create during the 4th annual invitational Paint-Out, then view the completed works during the exhibit. Meet the artists at "Paint Out in Paradise IV Fine Art and Wine Reception," Feb. 27, 5-7 pm. . . . more