The Connections Project: A Mosaic of the Keys 2026 will be a fabulous blend of what we've done in past years with some fresh ideas for this season! We are spotlighting visual and performing artists throughout the County at 10 "pop-up" events! Each venue will feature almost 150 unique canvases created by Keys artists along with talented musicians performing too.

Art lovers may select a canvas of their choice for a donation of $100 and take it home that evening, all proceeds support grants for artists living and working in the Florida Keys. Music lovers will enjoy performances by outstanding Keys musicians at each reception open to the public. Thank you to Royal Furniture for their continued support.

Completed canvases are DUE back Friday, December 22, 2025, and no later than Monday, January 5, 2026. Please return completed canvas with your artist statement to any library branch or your connections captain - you do not have to drop off where you picked up. Please note: Canvases are 6" x 8" and MUST be completed in LANDSCAPE (horizontal). There is no specific theme.

To purchase completed canvases, click or tap the image. You will be directed to NEON - our payment gateway

 

CONNECTIONS PROJECT Pop-Ups CALENDAR for 2026

Key Largo

January 14, 5:00 p.m.
Kona Kai Resort & Gallery, 97802 Overseas Highway
February 26, 5 p.m.
Key Largo Chamber After Hours, REEF Center, 98380 Overseas Highway

Islamorada

January 17, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m
Art Under the Oaks, 89500 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key
February 17, 5 p.m.
Islamorada Chamber After Hours, The Islander, 82100 Overseas Highway

Marathon

February 26, 11 a.m.
Art Studio by Sandra Lee, Gulfside Village, 5800 Overseas Highway
March 5, 5:30 p.m.
Shady Palm Art Gallery, 2888 Overseas Highway

Big Pine

January 24, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Nautical Market, Lower Keys Chamber, 31020 Overseas Hwy.
March 27, 5:30 p.m.
Artists in Paradise, Winn-Dixie Shopping Plaza, 221 Key Deer Boulevard

Key West

February 21-22, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Key West Art & Craft Festival, Truman Waterfront Park, 21 E Quay Road
April 22, 5:30 p.m.
Royal Furniture, 3326 N Roosevelt Boulevard

 

 

 

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