This week we sat down with Israel "Izzy" Alpizar to talk about all of his wide range of art styles, including Projection Art, Surrealism, Psychedelia & More... Plus his ability to turn your dreams into art through his interpretation and all about the Back-Lot Parties at the Sidney Berne Davis Art Center!

This week, I sat down with a true SWFL Art Icon - David Acevedo, who is not only a top talent in art but also the owner and founder of DAAS Gallery. David shares the history of where it all started in Downtown Fort Myers, the challenges in moving and facing the hurricane, but most importantly, where it is TODAY with the Art-Triad at the corner of Colonial Blvd in great partnership with the Alliance for the Arts! Additionally, David talks about not only his retirement, but the amazing talent he is surrounded by at the Gallery and even a spooky story from beyond the grave just in time for the Halloween Season!

This week, we sat down with the Director of The Bob Rauschenberg Gallery to discuss Bob's 100th Birthday this year on October 22nd, exciting changes coming to the Humanities Hall, some great history about Bob's life, and some of the great happenings at the Gallery.

Thanks for listening to Behind The Brush, EP 16 - Jade Dellinger, Director of The Bob Rauschenberg Gallery, located in Florida SouthWestern State College, Address: Florida SouthWestern State College 8099, College Pkwy Bldg. L, Fort Myers, FL 33919 Phone: (239) 489-9313

This week we sat down with John Loscuito, FGCU Gallery Director and Hannah Harley Bouleau, Program Coordinator for FGCU Arts to talk about the amazing exhibitions coming up, the retirement and show for Morgan T. Paine, the changing of times for the arts and artists and so much more!

Thanks for listening to Behind The Brush episode 15 - FGCU Art Program & Gallery

This week, we sat down with JoAnn LaPadula & Suzan Lanz of the Fort Myers Art Association & Gallery to discuss the New Location on Cypress Lake, the fun and amazing events they have coming up, from weekly Lunch & Learns to the BIG 75th Birthday Bash on Nov. 1st! Plus, we discussed the impact of Hurricane Ian and how they have built back!

Thank you for listening to Behind The Brush - Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery

This week, we're talking with the educational & community outreach director of The Alliance For The Arts about the Night Market, some great free family-friendly art classes, and the impact on the Art and Music culture of SWFL.

Thank you for listening to Behind The Brush EP # 13 with Cat Flo.

This week we sat down with Local Artist & Tattoo Talent Dawn Webb, owner of Paradise Tattoo in Fort Myers to talk about her years and extraordinary experiences in Tattooing, the upcoming Art show in the Main Gallery of Sydney Berne Davis Art Center featuring the art of her talented team at Paradise Tattoo, as well as talk to one of team members Sam Taylor. And we also get the fun details of their upcoming adventure at sea aboard "Ship Rocked" where they will be the featured tattoo artists on a 6-day cruise featuring top names in Rock & Metal!

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This week, we sat down with Alyona Ushe, Executive Director of Bonita Arts, to discuss all the amazing Jazz, Blues & Southern Rock Concerts coming up, as well as a deep dive into the Educational side of the Center and the classes you can get involved in!