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Fort Myers arts center with galleries, theatre, classes and a Saturday market.
About
Alliance for the Arts is a nonprofit arts center on a 10 acre campus in Fort Myers. It runs free art galleries, a theatre, film nights and more than 200 classes for kids and adults. Families also come for the Saturday morning market and seasonal events. Its work has served Lee County since 1975.
Upcoming events
Tue, Nov 10 · 9:00 amIn the Galleries – November 2026Tue, Nov 10 · 9:30 amDrop In with Terry Lynn (All Levels)Tue, Nov 10 · 9:30 amContemporary Painting with Terry LynnTue, Nov 10 · 3:00 pmGroup Ukulele LessonsWed, Nov 11 · 9:00 amIn the Galleries – November 2026Wed, Nov 11 · 9:30 amFine Art Acrylics with Marilyn HedlundWed, Nov 11 · 9:30 amInstructed Life Drawing – Gestural & Structural Approach to the Figure (18+, Beginner to Advanced Level)Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 amDiscovering the Latest Advancements in iPhone Photography with Ilene SafronWed, Nov 11 · 5:30 pmEliminate Common Mistakes in Fiction WritingWed, Nov 11 · 6:00 pmShoot, Edit, Create: Unlocking the Art of VideoWed, Nov 11 · 6:00 pmWednesday Life Drawing LoungeThu, Nov 12 · 9:00 amIn the Galleries – November 2026Thu, Nov 12 · 9:30 amWatercolor with Linda BensonThu, Nov 12 · 6:30 pmConceptual Photography with Ron TimmThu, Nov 12 · 7:00 pmUFTA presents Local Short Film ScreeningFri, Nov 13 · 9:00 amIn the Galleries – November 2026Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 pmF*ckUp Nights Fort Myers | Vol. 15Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 amIn the Galleries – November 2026Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 amGathering the Gifts: A SoulCollage® Journey into GratitudeSat, Nov 14 · 10:00 amSparkle & Shine: Upcycled Jewelry Christmas TreesSat, Nov 14 · 10:30 amOil Painting BasicsSat, Nov 14 · 1:00 pmJust MakeSat, Nov 14 · 2:00 pmDrawing Fundamentals Ages 16+Sat, Nov 14 · 3:00 pmThe Soldier’s Tale presented by Fort Myers PhilharmonicSun, Nov 15 · 10:00 amOil Painting with Pat Smelkoff: HydrangeasSun, Nov 15 · 1:00 pmSunday Life Drawing LoungeSun, Nov 15 · 3:00 pmACMA Concert Series presents Sam RobbinsMon, Nov 16 · 11:00 amHomeschool Enrichment Series: Myth, A Waldorf Inspired Intro to Mythology (Ages 9-11)Mon, Nov 16 · 1:00 pmHomeschool Enrichment Series: A Button, a Trolley and the Kobayashi Maru- Waldorf Inspired Ethics Class (Ages 9-11)Mon, Nov 16 · 3:00 pmHomeschool Enrichment Series: What Is…Beauty? (Ages 13-18)Mon, Nov 16 · 7:00 pmMichael’s Monthly Mystery Movie: November 16, 2026Tue, Nov 17 · 9:00 amIn the Galleries – November 2026Tue, Nov 17 · 9:00 amHomeschool Enrichment Series: How ‘Bout Them Apples-Waldorf Inspired ares Exploration of William Tell (Ages 13-18)Tue, Nov 17 · 9:30 amDrop In with Terry Lynn (All Levels)Tue, Nov 17 · 9:30 amContemporary Painting with Terry LynnTue, Nov 17 · 11:30 amHomeschool Enrichment Series: Of Two Minds- Arts/Philosophy Class III for Teens (Ages 13-18)Tue, Nov 17 · 3:00 pmGroup Ukulele LessonsTue, Nov 17 · 6:00 pmZentangle for the SeasonsTue, Nov 17 · 6:30 pmMembers Only Book Club 2026Wed, Nov 18 · 9:00 amIn the Galleries – November 2026Wed, Nov 18 · 9:30 amFine Art Acrylics with Marilyn HedlundWed, Nov 18 · 9:30 amInstructed Life Drawing – Gestural & Structural Approach to the Figure (18+, Beginner to Advanced Level)Wed, Nov 18 · 4:30 pmHula Dance (Ages 3-12)Wed, Nov 18 · 6:00 pmShoot, Edit, Create: Unlocking the Art of VideoWed, Nov 18 · 6:00 pmWednesday Life Drawing LoungeThu, Nov 19 · 9:00 amIn the Galleries – November 2026Thu, Nov 19 · 9:30 amWatercolor with Linda BensonThu, Nov 19 · 10:00 am“S” Stroke Workshop with Pat SmelkoffThu, Nov 19 · 6:30 pmConceptual Photography with Ron TimmThu, Nov 19 · 6:30 pmThe Quill: A Writers CircleFri, Nov 20 · 9:00 amIn the Galleries – November 2026Fri, Nov 20 · 6:00 pmSip and Create: Thankful for PeaceSat, Nov 21 · 9:00 amAlliance Morning MarketSat, Nov 21 · 9:00 amIn the Galleries – November 2026Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 amAlcohol Ink Jewelry with Julie TibusSat, Nov 21 · 10:00 amFamily ArtLab at the AllianceSat, Nov 21 · 10:30 amOil Painting BasicsSat, Nov 21 · 12:00 pmReel Families November 21 screeningSat, Nov 21 · 2:00 pmDrawing Fundamentals Ages 16+Sun, Nov 22 · 10:00 amAcrylics with Pat Smelkoff: A Partridge in a Pear TreeSun, Nov 22 · 1:00 pmSunday Life Drawing LoungeMon, Nov 23 · 11:00 amHomeschool Enrichment Series: Myth, A Waldorf Inspired Intro to Mythology (Ages 9-11)Mon, Nov 23 · 1:00 pmHomeschool Enrichment Series: A Button, a Trolley and the Kobayashi Maru- Waldorf Inspired Ethics Class (Ages 9-11)Tue, Nov 24 · 9:00 amIn the Galleries – November 2026Tue, Nov 24 · 9:00 amHomeschool Enrichment Series: How ‘Bout Them Apples-Waldorf Inspired ares Exploration of William Tell (Ages 13-18)Tue, Nov 24 · 9:30 amDrop In with Terry Lynn (All Levels)Tue, Nov 24 · 9:30 amContemporary Painting with Terry LynnTue, Nov 24 · 11:30 amHomeschool Enrichment Series: Of Two Minds- Arts/Philosophy Class III for Teens (Ages 13-18)Tue, Nov 24 · 3:00 pmGroup Ukulele LessonsTue, Nov 24 · 6:00 pmZentangle for the SeasonsWed, Nov 25 · 9:00 amIn the Galleries – November 2026Wed, Nov 25 · 9:30 amFine Art Acrylics with Marilyn HedlundWed, Nov 25 · 9:30 amInstructed Life Drawing – Gestural & Structural Approach to the Figure (18+, Beginner to Advanced Level)Wed, Nov 25 · 6:00 pmWednesday Life Drawing LoungeWed, Nov 25 · 6:00 pmShoot, Edit, Create: Unlocking the Art of VideoThu, Nov 26 · 9:00 amIn the Galleries – November 2026Fri, Nov 27 · 9:00 amIn the Galleries – November 2026Sat, Nov 28 · 9:00 amIn the Galleries – November 2026Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30 amOil Painting BasicsSat, Nov 28 · 2:00 pmDrawing Fundamentals Ages 16+Sun, Nov 29 · 1:00 pmSunday Life Drawing LoungeMon, Nov 30 · 11:00 amHomeschool Enrichment Series: Myth, A Waldorf Inspired Intro to Mythology (Ages 9-11)Mon, Nov 30 · 1:00 pmHomeschool Enrichment Series: A Button, a Trolley and the Kobayashi Maru- Waldorf Inspired Ethics Class (Ages 9-11)Tue, Dec 1 · 9:00 amHomeschool Enrichment Series: How ‘Bout Them Apples-Waldorf Inspired ares Exploration of William Tell (Ages 13-18)Tue, Dec 1 · 9:30 amDrop In with Terry Lynn (All Levels)Tue, Dec 1 · 9:30 amContemporary Painting with Terry LynnTue, Dec 1 · 11:30 amHomeschool Enrichment Series: Of Two Minds- Arts/Philosophy Class III for Teens (Ages 13-18)Tue, Dec 1 · 3:00 pmUkulele Group LessonsTue, Dec 1 · 6:00 pmZentangle for the SeasonsWed, Dec 2 · 9:30 amFine Art Acrylics with Marilyn HedlundWed, Dec 2 · 4:30 pmHula Dance (Ages 3-12)Wed, Dec 2 · 6:00 pmWednesday Life Drawing LoungeThu, Dec 3 · 9:30 amWatercolor with Linda BensonThu, Dec 3 · 10:00 amAcrylic Painting with Pat Smelkoff: Beginning Metal Zhostovo TrayThu, Dec 3 · 1:30 pmPaint Like Bob Ross: Ocean BreezeThu, Dec 3 · 6:30 pmThe Quill: A Writers CircleThu, Dec 3 · 7:30 pmHadestown (Teen Edition)Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 pmDecember Galleries Opening Reception: Small Works: Off the Walls | Nicole Foran | LAEA EducatorsFri, Dec 4 · 7:30 pmHadestown (Teen Edition)
