Cape Coral

Harbour View Gallery

The exhibition “Abstract” by Maria Pia Malerba will be held Friday-March 8 at Harbour View Gallery. A meet the artist reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in the promenade at 5781 Cape Harbour Drive, Suite 105. For information, call 541-9993.

Harbour View Gallery will host a Jewelry Trunk Show and wine and cheese reception from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday at 5789 Cape Harbour Drive, Unit 104. For information, call 540-5789 or visit: www.harbourviewgallery.com.

Cape Coral Art League

The Cape Coral Art League presents its classes:

– Feb. 20: Creative art of collage and watercolor with Pat Johnson from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $60 for members and $70 for non-members.

– March 4-25: A new class of drawing for painters entitled, “The Drawing Process, Start to Finish,” from 9 a.m.-noon Cost is $60 for members and $80 for non-members. Call Gale Dale at 543-5333 to register.

More classes may be added. To reserve a spot, call Gail Dale at 543-5333. Mail check to CCAL, 516 Cultural Park Blvd., P.O. Box 100707, Cape Coral, FL 33910.

For information, call 772-5657.

Cape Coral Arts Studio

The Cape Coral Arts Studio, 4533 Coronado Parkway, presents:

– The Annual Southwest Florida Craft Guild Exhibit in February. It is a juried exhibit showcasing the guild members’ talents. A reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday. It is free and open to the public. To contact the Southwest Florida Craft Guild, call 297-3566.

– Feb. 21: The Stone Age Emporium’s Bead Show from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Select from more than 200 gemstones and glass beads, jewelry, findings, tools and more. Free admission.

For information, call 574-0802.

Artist on display

This month Ann Shuey, or Anshu as she signs her work, will exhibit her Italy inspired original artwork at District 4 Commissioner Tammy Hall’s office through April 4. For information, call 533-2226.

North Fort Myers

Oil portrait and figure workshop

A five-day oil portrait and figure workshop with costumed model runs Monday-March. Cost is $300 plus model. Lunch is provided. Sign up by calling Greg Biolhinik at Riverfront Studio in North Fort Myers at 910-6088.

Pine Island

Julie’s Arts

Julie’s Arts presents “Aqueous Transmissions,” featuring art from many artists depicting water and water creatures that are fantastic and realistic. The opening reception will be held from 2-9 p.m. Friday.

The second annual “Pine Island Plein-Air” will be held from10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday at Julie’s Arts, 4574 Pine Island Road.

Fort Myers

Crafts on the River

The Edison Festival of Light is now excepting applications for the annual arts and crafts show, Crafts on the River, to be held Feb. 20-22 at Centennial Park. The park will be transformed into a craft-lovers dream with exhibitors displaying their handmade crafts and art during the event. For an application or information, call the office at 334-2999 or visit: www.edisonfestival.org.

Charlotte County

‘Charlie Awards’

The Arts & Humanities Council of Charlotte County is accepting nominations for its annual “Charlie Awards.” The nominating form and guidelines can be obtained by calling 941-764-8100 or by stopping by the office at 2811-M Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte. Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. March 2.