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Gallery On First Working Artist Studios and
Folk Art
Open Studio • Tuesday-Saturday
10 am to 6 pm

GALLERY on FIRST is a unique gallery and working space for professional and emerging artists that invites the public inside the artistic process through shows, events, education and conversations with working artists. LOCATED in SANFORD, FLORIDA
in an eclectic environment, where passion for art is shared with a spirit of Southern Hospitality befitting our historic downtown Sanford location.

Shenanigans at the gallery tonight.
10/18/2026

Shenanigans at the gallery tonight.

10/16/2026

Spooky season is officially here! 🎃✨ Join us for our Dark Arts Halloween Exhibition and Party at Gallery On First!

Everyone is welcome to come out for an incredible night celebrating outsider art, local art, mystery, and creativity. Here is a sneak peek of what is waiting for you:

🔮 Stunning dark-themed artwork & jewelry & gifts
✍️ Hauntingly beautiful poetry
🎨 A chance to meet and mingle with our resident artists
🍷 Delicious drinks & spooky treats
🎭 Costumes are highly preferred, so dress to impress (or spook)!

🗓 When: Saturday, October 17th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Where: Gallery On First (211 E. 1st St., Historic Downtown Sanford)
Tag your favorite plus-one in the comments and let us know what you’re dressing up as! See you there! 💀🕸️

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10/16/2026

Please join us tomorrow night for our Artist Spotlight in Studio 5 with Jennifer Payne and Kimberly Turner from 6-8pm for their 4th Annual Birthday Spooktacukar. Come meet the artists and experience all new original works of art and unique handmade Halloween gifts. Complimentary libations and Frightbites provided.

" On the road to Henderson" . Acrylic on canvas. 18" X 22.5" by Debe Abbott, studio #8.Sold and heading to it's new hom...
10/14/2026

" On the road to Henderson" .

Acrylic on canvas. 18" X 22.5" by Debe Abbott, studio #8.

Sold and heading to it's new home in Colorado

🦋 SOLD! 🦋This piece by the incredibly talented Kimberly Dawn Crowder has found its new home! 💙✨Don’t worry—we have MORE ...
10/08/2026

🦋 SOLD! 🦋

This piece by the incredibly talented Kimberly Dawn Crowder has found its new home! 💙✨

Don’t worry—
we have MORE of Kimberly’s beautiful work at Gallery on First in Sanford! 🎨

Come in and explore the world of Kimberly Dawn Crowder and discover the incredible work of our many other talented Outsider artists. You never know what you’ll fall in love with! 🖼️✨

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10/07/2026

Meet artist Matt Sesow 🎨 MATT SESOW

Born in Omaha and entirely self-taught, Matt has sold over 17,000 original paintings to collectors in 40+ countries. His bold, expressive work is deeply inspired by his life experiences and has earned international recognition, including a United Nations postage stamp featuring his painting Dive Bomb.

We’re thrilled to have Matt Sesow and Dana Ellyn at Gallery on First for our Dark Arts Halloween Exhibition on October 17th from 6–8 PM! 🎃🖤 Come see their incredible work and celebrate the darker side of art with us!

Meet artist Dana Ellyn 🎨 Dana Ellyn Dana has painted every day since 2002 and has sold over 4,500 original paintings to ...
10/06/2026

Meet artist Dana Ellyn 🎨 Dana Ellyn

Dana has painted every day since 2002 and has sold over 4,500 original paintings to collectors in 15 countries. Known for her bold, narrative paintings inspired by politics, history, and everyday life, her work has been exhibited internationally and featured by CNN, NPR, and The Washington Post.

We’re thrilled to have Dana Ellyn and Matt Sesow at Gallery on First for our Dark Arts Halloween Exhibition on October 17th from 6–8 PM! 🎃🖤 Come see Dana’s signature orange-background paintings featuring a mysterious black cat and bat—and celebrate the darker side of art with us!

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✨ SOLD! ✨“Women at the Well” by the incredibly talented folk artist Rudy Bostic 🎨❤️ A beautiful example of Rudy’s distin...
10/03/2026

✨ SOLD! ✨

“Women at the Well” by the incredibly talented folk artist Rudy Bostic 🎨❤️ A beautiful example of Rudy’s distinctive storytelling and vibrant artistic style.

Want to discover more incredible folk art? Come visit Gallery on First in Sanford today, 10 AM–6 PM! 🖼️✨

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211 E 1st Street
Sanford, FL
32771

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+14073232774

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