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CONNECT TO THE ARTS
THIS WEEK
July 9 - 16
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Florida Division of Arts and Culture
Closes Monday, July 14, 5 p.m.
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT:
General Program Support (GPS) funding is designed
to support the general program activities of an organization that is
realizing its stated mission and furthering the state's cultural
objectives by conducting, creating, producing, presenting, staging, or
sponsoring cultural exhibits, performances, educational programs, or
events or providing professional services as a State Service
Organization or Local Arts Agency.
SPECIFIC CULTURAL PROJECTS:
The Specific Cultural Project (SCP) grant is
designed to fund an organization’s cultural project, program,
exhibition, or series taking place within the grant period. The grant
activities must support the mission of the organization and further the
state's cultural objectives.
CULTURAL FACILITIES:
The Cultural Facilities Program grant is designed
to support and fund the renovation, construction, or acquisition of
facilities for arts and cultural organizations.
CULTURAL ENDOWMENT:
The Cultural Endowment Program is designed to
create endowments by matching funds in order to provide operating
resources to participating cultural organizations.
Click HERE for details and online applications.
Questions email director@keysarts.com.
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Fantasy Fest 2025
Annual Poster & T-Shirt Artwork Contest
Calling all artists, dreamers, and creatives!
Open through Friday, August 1, 5 p.m.
The Florida Keys Council of the Arts and Fantasy
Fest 2025 “BEDTIME STORIES AND MAGICAL MONSTERS” requests artists to
submit their vision of this year’s theme for the Annual Fantasy Fest
Poster and T-shirt. Winning selections that best represent the 2025
theme will become the official Fantasy Fest poster OR the official
T-shirt.
Click HERE for details and online applications.
Questions email director@keysarts.com.
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Underwater Photography Gallery
Thursday, July 10, 5 -7 p.m.
Underwater Photography Gallery
22627 La Fitte Drive, Cudjoe Key
The exhibit features marine life of the Florida
Keys, behavior and photography techniques. Mike and Suzanne Lombard have
been diving and photographing underwater around the world for over 40
years. They support ocean conservation and recovery of
threatened/endangered species such as manatees, turtles, sharks,
dolphin, and other rare/ endemic aquatic life.
Click HERE for more information.
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Collective Welcomes Dan Bar
Monday, July 14, 5 -7 p.m.
Key West Collective
720 Caroline St Unit A · Key West
With a style akin to the likes of Keith Haring,
KAWS, and Takashi Murakami, Dan's journey from Chicago to Key West
shines through in every brushstroke, with saturated colors and playful
shapes that capture that perfect mix of island chill meets big-city
energy. His work has been exhibited both nationally and right here at
The Studios of Key West. We are thrilled to have him join the Key West
Collective family.
Click HERE for more information.
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WHERE STYLES COLLIDE
Wednesday, July 16, 5:30 -7:30 p.m.
Jag Gallery
1075 Duval St. (Duval Square C-23), Key West
The exhibit features new work from two gifted
artists with decidedly contrasting styles and marks the return of Santa
Fe based artist Kaline Carter joined by a fan favorite from past juried
shows, Carole Faye, officially joining the Jag Gallery family of
artists. Kaline arrives with more from his popular ‘Key West” series,
hard edged, mixed media paintings in a unique style which has evolved
after years of experimenting, refining and pushing artistic boundaries;
explorations in color, geometry and texture inspired by the local urban
landscape. Key West’s Carole Faye delivers more from what has
become her signature style of truly mixed media painting. She is a
scavenger at heart and her adventures in scavenging lead to inspired
pictorial observations of local scenes and the island’s inhabitants
captured with a certain scattered precision on canvas or wood
incorporating oil and torn fragments of local quotidian marketing
materials…far from ordinary.
Click HERE for more information.
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Rooster Round Up Returns!
Through July 31
Key West Art Center & Gallery
301 Front St., Key West
Swing by the gallery to check out a vibrant
collection of rooster-themed artworks showcased right in our
window—bringing a burst of color and local flair to your stroll
downtown. There's a rooster for every occasion or decor.
This fun and festive exhibition celebrates
creativity and the quirky spirit of the Keys. Don’t miss your chance to
enjoy these bold, lively pieces from our talented local artists—no entry
needed, just stop by and say hello!
Click HERE for more information.
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Waterfront Farmers Market
Thursday, July 10 (Every Thursday), 2-7 p.m.
Truman Waterfront Park, Key West
(end of Southard Street)
Culinary, beverages, produce, seafood, apparel, gifts, and art.
For more info contact Sean@dailyplan-it.net
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Island Home: Local Artisan & Gourmet Market
Friday, July 11 (Every Friday), 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Island Home
88720 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier
Pick up and indulge in Artisan Breads, Local
Honey, Nut Butters, Homemade Jams, Oils, Spreads, Dried Fruits &
Veggies, Baked Goods, and more!
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Underwater Music Festival
Saturday July 12, 10 a.m.
Looe Key Reef Resort
MM 27, Ramrod Key
Meet at the Looe Key national Marine Sanctuary and
they will broadcast a concert underwater to all the snorkelers, divers
and creatures under the deep blue sea. Hosted by 104.1 FM Radio.
Click HERE for more information.
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Key West Sunset Celebration
Daily one hour prior to sunset
The Dock at Mallory Square, Key West
A nightly arts festival of arts and crafts
exhibitors and psychics, street performers, food carts, and of course
the thousands of tourists from around the world who visit this Key West
art show.
Click HERE for more information.
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Lindsey Crews Presents: Through The Eyes of Spiny Lobster
Tuesday, July 15, 6 p.m.
Islamorada Public Library
81830 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada
In this presentation, we will explore the life of a
Florida Spiny Lobster, from its larval stage in the open ocean currents
to the ecosystems of the Florida Keys. We will dive into how they
survive within the mangroves, seagrass, and coral reef ecosystems within
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and their cultural and economic
importance to the area. We will also highlight resources on where
to find information about the upcoming lobster season including rules
and regulations.
Click HERE for more information
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Free Immerse Yourself Presentation with Don Liberatore, Submersible Pilot and ROV Engineer
Wednesday, July 16. 7 p.m.
History of Diving Museum
82990 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada
This talk will cover a brief history of the
submersibles Johnson-Sea-Link I & II, which began their operational
careers as Diver Lock Out Systems dedicated to marine science. It will
cover an explanation of what a Diver Lock Out System is and a brief
description of how it works, its benefits and limitations. It will also
cover some of the tools developed to recover items from up to 3000 feet
below the ocean’s surface and highlights from such missions.
Click HERE for more information
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Mario Sanchez
Daily, 2 p.m.
Gallery on Green
606 Greene St, Key West
Mario Sanchez, 1908 American, whose art tells the
unwritten history of Key West and in the permanent collection of the
Smithsonian American art Museum, and the American of Folk Museum in New
York.
Click HERE for more information
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New Art Book Club to Begin End of July via ZOOM
Starts End of July
Florida Keys
We are beginning with a biography about
Monet. It's a contemporary book that refers to
never-before-published letters and documents that piece together the
life of this important artist. The book club is open to anyone, and
we will meet via Zoom at the end of July (the date has not yet been
confirmed). It is a dense book filled with context for a very
complete understanding of the artist and all the forces that helped
shape him.
Email depaulaart@gmail.com or bethkaminstein@gmail.com for more information, time, location and zoom link.
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Key West Writers Guild
Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
La Brisa, Poolhouse
901 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West
Meets monthly for writers’ critiques, fellowship and provides workshops and advice for new writers. Newcomers welcome.
Click HERE for more information..
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Keys Writers Meeting
Wednesday, July 16, 1 p.m.
Big Pine Library Conference Room
Winn-Dixie Shopping Plaza, Big Pine Key
Explore writing in a fun, supportive environment
with the Keys Writers Group! All styles and abilities are welcome.
Participants may bring up to five pages, double spaced, to read aloud.
If you can, bring 5-7 copies to share. The group offers feedback in a
friendly, constructive way. Not ready to share? Come to a meeting to get
acquainted and offer feedback. "Writers need readers!"
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Key West Jazz Society Duo
Thursdays, 4-7 pm
Hemingway Social Club
201 Simonton St, Key West
Vintage and Latin Jazz with Channing (clarinet, sax, flute) and company.
For more information, click HERE.
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Jazz In The Gardens on Sundays
Sundays, 5-7 pm
526 Angela St., Key West
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Learn to Dance with Lucy & Friends
Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m Thursdays: 6 p.m.
Swing, Latin & Ballroom
Williams Hall, 729 Fleming St Key West
Fridays, 7 p.m.
Salsa & Salsa Rueda
CoffeeMill Dance Studio
804 White St, Key West
Private lessons for all occasions
CoffeeMill Dance Studio
For information and private lessons call or text Lucy at 305.745.5578.
Click HERE for more information and for up-to-date calendar.
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Quilting with Margo Ellis
Wednesdays, First Class starts July 9, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
(every Wednesday for 4 weeks)
Williams Hall
729 Fleming St., Key West
4 week classes for all levels of
quilters. Class project varies and/or get help with your own
projects and ideas. Machine and tools provided. Fabrics and
notions extra.
Click HERE for more information and to register.
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Workshops
Dates and Times vary
Florida Keys Watercolor Society
The mission of the Florida Keys Watercolor Society
is to promote the fine art of water based painting through fellowship
and education within its membership base. The Shows, Workshops, and
Paint-Outs offered by the FKWCS invite its participants to immerse
themselves in the joy and rewards associated with the water based
medium.
Click HERE for more information.
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Workshops
Studios of Key West
533 Eaton St., Key West
View and sign up for classes HERE.
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Zen by Karen Moore Jewelry
ZEN Jewelry Pop-up at the Perry Hotel
Once a month, Sunday 10am - 4 p.m.
inside the lobby, 7001 Shrimp Road
Create with Karen: Bracelet Making & ZEN Jewelry Pop-up Shop
Find all the ZEN jewelry event details HERE.
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Painting with Sandra Lee
Sip n Paint Parties
Weekly through summer
Life Drawing Classes, Marathon
Click HERE for full details and Schedule.
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Classes - Sandra Trupcevic-West
Artist & Instructor Sandra Trupcevic-West
Fridays - TSKW 4-5pm
533 Eaton St., Key West
Fridays - Stone Soup Gallery, 6-8p.m.
802 White St., Key West
Wednesdays -Parmer’s Resort 2-4 p.m.
565 Barry Ave., Little Torch Key
For information: 816-547-3449 or ArtintheKeys.com
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