Growing up in my childhood, I was always around art. My parents, my sister, and yes, myself, were accomplished vocalist. My grandmother was a quilter. Everyone in my family had and artistic side. It's hard to find a place that you can bring your artistic side to life without costing an arm and a leg. In Southwest Florida, we have a place that artists can just be themselves, and you, the community, can enjoy the art, learn more about your art, and even try to appease your artistic side yourself. It's called the Lee County Alliance for the Arts.
Founded in 1975, the Alliance was made to do one basic thing in such a big way: foster the arts and art culture. A 10 and a half acre campus in the heart of Fort Myers helps the Alliance open the art world up to all of Southwest Florida. Whether your art is singing, acting, painting, sculpting, or anything else you can think of, it is welcomed with open arms. The Foulds Theater seats 175 people and is home of Theater Conspiracy, a local theater company. There is several classrooms, 3 art galleries, and even an outdoor amphitheater, where you can enjoy a picnic with movie night, an outdoor movie, and great company of friends and family. Coolers and picnic baskets are encouraged! Even the culinary arts get a space at the Alliance, with a green market held on the weekends featuring fresh, local food and produce.
A $50 donation to the Alliance makes you a member, including gallery entrances, members only events, and other special perks. $75 gets your whole family membership. College students wishing to experience the art culture get a discount, with a $15 membership.
Stop by the Alliance today and speak with their staff. Let them give you a tour and show you everything the Alliance offers to the art enthusiast everywhere. They are open everyday but Sunday. The arts are alive and well, and right here in SWFL! Check out the Alliance's official website below:
