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The Village of the Arts is a vibrant community of artists living and working together in Bradenton, Florida. With over thirty-five artists, the Village is Florida’s largest art community. ArtWalks fill the streets with art lovers looking for affordable fine art, jewelry, ceramics, designer wear and collectibles of all kinds. You'll also find inviting bookstores, gourmet cafes and many special events free to the public. Most galleries are open every Saturday and many have extended hours during the week. Check listings for days/hours that individual galleries are open on our Artists and Galleries page. ArtWalks are the first Friday, 6 - 9:30pm, and Saturday, 11am - 4pm, of each month.
Also, be sure to check out numerous classes and workshops offered in the Village by our accomplished artisans!
To avoid confusion: ArtWalks are the first Friday and Saturday of the month when they appear together in the same month.
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Be a part of the excitement! Sponsor a gecko on your building,
come join in the activities and come to the auction
to bid on your favorite gecko!
The 3rd bi-annual Bradenton GeckoFest is returning to delight and unite the community! Those colorful, six foot fiberglass geckos will be adorning local buildings from December 2009 through April 2010 when they will come down for the Gala and Auction that will be held Saturday, May 1st.
Many thanks to Geico for stepping up again as the presenting sponsor. This event, as part of Realize Bradenton, is produced by the South Florida Museum, the Manatee Players, the Village of the Arts , the Manatee County Cultural Alliance, the Manatee County Historical Commission and ArtCenter Manatee, with Jayne Kocher serving as the committee chairperson.
This year's events include: a Grab A Gecko party; maps to lead visitors and residents to the colorful six-foot geckos crawling up and down sides of buildings throughout Downtown Bradenton; a coloring contest; a Gecko Preview party at Reels on Rossi; a float in the DeSoto Grand Parade and finally the Gecko Auction and Gala. Proceeds benefit the participating organizations and visual arts programs in our schools.
GeckoFest History:
See Geckofest 2008, with Geico Corporation as the event sponsor.
THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR GECKOFEST SPONSORS
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Sunday, November 1st (7:00 PM)
Runs until December 1st
Organic Thai, Lime and Genovese Basil Seeds
Featured Monthly Seeds
[ View event details ] Friday, November 6th (7:00 PM)
Runs until December 30th
Celebrating East Coast Artisans
Alchemy is hosting several East Coast artists - painters, jewelry, clay sculptors and textile artisa
[ View event details ] Friday, December 4th (6:00 PM)
CASH FOR GOLD @ ARTWALK
Bring your unwanted BLING and get CASH from A GEM QUEST JEWELERS on the spot
[ View event details ] Friday, December 4th (6:00 PM)
Runs until December 5th
HOLIDAY IN PARADISE
Get ready for the holidays in the Village shops! More info to follow.
[ View event details ] Friday, December 4th (6:00 PM)
Runs until December 31st
ARTx5 St. Pete Artists at Hearts Desire & Alchemy
The featured artists for December are five talented artists from St. Pete, called Artx5
[ View event details ] Friday, December 4th (6:30 PM)
Runs until January 2nd
FEATURED ARTIST - LULU MEYERS at the Baobab Tree Gallery
Exquisite pastels and silk paintings.
[ View event details ] Friday, December 4th (6:00 PM)
VILLAGE VERANDA - OPEN HOUSE w/ ANNIE RUSSINI
Come celebrate with Village co-founder Annie Russini at Friday night's ArtWalk 6-9:30pm
[ View event details ] Friday, December 4th (6:00 PM)
Runs until December 27th
The Dancing Crane Gallery’s Giclée*s Galore
Gallery becomess an Art and Gift Bonanza for your Holiday shopping
[ View event details ]
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