Marco Island Center for the Arts

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Marco Island Center for the Arts Promoting education & appreciation of the arts through exhibitions, performing arts, classes and community programs on Marco Island. Two spaces.

🎨 Marco Island Center for the Arts is the creative hub of the island — offering engaging art exhibitions, hands-on classes, workshops, and cultural events for all ages. Just around the corner, our dedicated Arts Center Theatre brings the performing arts to life with a full season of live plays, musicals, comedy shows, and more. One mission: to inspire, educate, and connect through the arts. Our Gift Gallery offers many unique items by local SWFL artists. Open to the public. Through dynamic monthly art exhibitions, engaging educational programs for adults and children, intimate musical concerts, film series and a wide array of events, we encourage an appreciation of the arts while promoting community cohesion and cultural diversity.

🎸🌎 EXPERIENCE THE RHYTHMS OF BRAZIL ON MARCO ISLAND! 🎶Get ready for an evening of beautiful music as the Marco Island Ce...
10/16/2026

🎸🌎 EXPERIENCE THE RHYTHMS OF BRAZIL ON MARCO ISLAND! 🎶

Get ready for an evening of beautiful music as the Marco Island Center for the Arts welcomes Brazilian guitarist and composer Everton Vidal Azevedo to its Musical Interludes series!

Born in Brazil and inspired by his connection to the Amazon rainforest, Everton brings together the rich rhythms of Brazilian music, Latin American folk traditions, instrumental rock, and contemporary influences to create a sound that’s truly his own.

Having performed and collaborated across Brazil and Bolivia, Everton now brings his musical talents to Southwest Florida, sharing his passion for Latin and world music with audiences throughout the region.

🎵 Join us for an unforgettable musical experience!

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
📍 Marco Island Center for the Arts
1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island

🎟️ Tickets are available now!

📞 Call 239-394-4221 or visit the Arts Center’s website for tickets and additional information.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of Latin music or simply enjoy discovering talented musicians, this is a performance you won’t want to miss!

🎸✨ Come celebrate the music, culture, and rhythms of Latin America with us!

🎨✨ BEYOND THE MIRROR – A CREATIVE JOURNEY OF SELF-DISCOVERY! 💜What if creating a piece of art could help you discover so...
10/14/2026

🎨✨ BEYOND THE MIRROR – A CREATIVE JOURNEY OF SELF-DISCOVERY! 💜

What if creating a piece of art could help you discover something new about yourself?

Join us at the Marco Island Center for the Arts for Beyond the Mirror, a unique Creative Wellness Experience with Melissa C. Phillips, combining artistic expression, guided reflection, and personal discovery.

Through mixed-media art, you’ll create a beautiful, layered self-portrait that explores your identity, strengths, values, and resilience.

Each layer tells part of your story — from the experiences that have shaped you to your hopes for the person you’re becoming.

🌿 What can you look forward to?

✨ Explore your creativity and personal strengths
💜 Enjoy a calming, supportive creative environment
🎨 Create your own meaningful mixed-media self-portrait
🤝 Connect with others through shared inspiration
🌸 Leave with your finished artwork and fresh personal insights

No artistic experience is necessary! Just bring your curiosity, an open mind, and a willingness to create. All supplies are provided.

📅 Monday, October 19, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Marco Island Center for the Arts
⏳ 90-minute workshop
🎨 All skill levels welcome – adults of all ages

Your facilitator, Melissa C. Phillips, MSW, founder of Gulf Coast Integrative Counseling, brings more than 25 years of experience supporting emotional wellness through compassionate, creative approaches.

🌟 Spaces are limited to just 15 participants, allowing for a welcoming and personal experience.

Contact the Marco Island Center for the Arts for registration details and to reserve your place.

💜 Discover the art of being you — one layer at a time!

🎨 DISCOVER THE STORIES BEHIND AMERICAN ART! 🖼️Join us at the Marco Island Center for the Arts for a fascinating Art Talk...
10/13/2026

🎨 DISCOVER THE STORIES BEHIND AMERICAN ART! 🖼️

Join us at the Marco Island Center for the Arts for a fascinating Art Talk with Rob Eder, exploring the lives, works, and lasting influence of some of America’s most celebrated artists.

AMERICAN ART ICONS 🇺🇸

Discover the artistry and remarkable contributions of:

🎨 Frederick Church
🎨 Winslow Homer
🎨 John Frederick Peto
🎨 Jasper Johns

From breathtaking landscapes to thought-provoking contemporary masterpieces, this engaging presentation offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the richness and diversity of American art.

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Marco Island Center for the Arts
1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!

✨ Seating is limited, so please RSVP!

📞 Call 239-394-4221 to reserve your place.

A special thank you to Peter and Darcie Guerin for presenting this event.

Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply curious to learn more, we’d love to see you there!

😂 GET READY FOR A NIGHT OF BIG LAUGHS ON MARCO ISLAND! 🎤Live comedy is coming to the Arts Center Theatre this Friday, Oc...
10/13/2026

😂 GET READY FOR A NIGHT OF BIG LAUGHS ON MARCO ISLAND! 🎤

Live comedy is coming to the Arts Center Theatre this Friday, October 16, and you won’t want to miss it!

Join us for Venturino’s Stand-Up Comedy, featuring headliner Joey Medina, alongside Lando Gonzalez and Larry Venturino, for an evening of live entertainment and plenty of laughs!

📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center, 1089 N. Collier Blvd.
🎟️ Tickets: $25 / $30

Whether you’re planning a date night, getting together with friends, or simply looking for a fun Friday evening, come enjoy some live comedy right here on Marco Island!

🎟️ Book your tickets today!
📞 Call 239-784-1186 or visit the Arts Center’s website for tickets and more information.

Don’t miss out on a fantastic night of comedy! 😂👏

📸 LIFE BENEATH THE RUINS — Stories Worth DiscoveringExperience the powerful photography of James Pryor at Marco Island C...
10/09/2026

📸 LIFE BENEATH THE RUINS — Stories Worth Discovering

Experience the powerful photography of James Pryor at Marco Island Center for the Arts, featuring 40 photographs captured over eight years beneath New York City’s Bryant Park.

Explore stories of resilience, human connection and everyday life through photography and an interactive audio tour.

📅 Exhibition: October 5 – November 24, 2026

🥂 Free Artist Receptions:
October 13 & November 10 | 5:30–7 PM

Meet the Cast of Packing Up Polly! 🎭The stage is set and we’re excited to introduce the talented cast bringing Packing U...
10/08/2026

Meet the Cast of Packing Up Polly! 🎭

The stage is set and we’re excited to introduce the talented cast bringing Packing Up Polly to life at Arts Center Theatre!

✨ Jean Rowles as Caroline
✨ Cynthia Sepich as Lizzy
✨ Betsy Greenblatt as Donna Joe
✨ Carolyn Davis as Becca

Get ready to meet these four unforgettable characters and enjoy a fantastic night of live theatre right here on Marco Island.

🎟️ Packing Up Polly
📅 November 5–22
📍 Arts Center Theatre

Tickets are available now — reserve your seats and come support this wonderful cast!

🎭 Coming to Arts Center Theatre this November — Packing Up PollyOur next Mainstage production takes to the stage Novembe...
10/07/2026

🎭 Coming to Arts Center Theatre this November — Packing Up Polly

Our next Mainstage production takes to the stage November 5–22, with 14 performances scheduled at Arts Center Theatre.

With just over 1,100 seats available across the run, now is the perfect time to start planning your night at the theatre.

Tickets are $35 for members and $40 for non-members.
https://www.marcoislandart.org/packing-up-polly-november-5-november-22-2026/

🎨 Creativity meets wellness at Marco Island Center for the Arts.Join us for Beyond the Mirror, a Creative Wellness Exper...
10/07/2026

🎨 Creativity meets wellness at Marco Island Center for the Arts.

Join us for Beyond the Mirror, a Creative Wellness Experience facilitated by Melissa Phillips, MSW, of Gulf Coast Integrative Counseling.

Take some time away from the everyday and experience an evening centered around creativity and personal wellness in the inspiring surroundings of the Art Center.

📅 Monday, October 19
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
🎟 $60 per person

Space is limited, so reserve your place and join us for this special Creative Wellness Experience.

https://www.marcoislandart.org/events/beyond-the-mirror-with-melissa-phillips-workshop-and-creative-wellness-experience-2/



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🎨 What makes American art uniquely American?Join artist and art educator Rob Eder at Marco Island Center for the Arts fo...
10/06/2026

🎨 What makes American art uniquely American?

Join artist and art educator Rob Eder at Marco Island Center for the Arts for American Art Icons, a lively exploration of the artists and ideas that helped shape American art.

Rob will explore the work of Frederic Church, Winslow Homer, John Frederick Peto and Jasper Johns, looking at what makes their work distinctly American.

📅 Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Marco Island Center for the Arts
🎟 Free to attend

https://www.marcoislandart.org/events/art-talk-with-rob-eder-american-art-icons-wednesday-october-14-2026-11am/

Come along, discover something new and enjoy a fascinating morning of art and conversation.

10/02/2026

As a thank you to all of the donors to Marco Island Center for the Arts 2026 Annual Appeal we are giving away 5 Golden Tickets.

Address

1010 Winterberry Drive
Marco Island, FL
34145

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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(239) 394-4221

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