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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
Wed, Nov 4 · 9:30 amInstructed Life Drawing – Gestural & Structural Approach to the Figure (18+, Beginner to Advanced Level)Wed, Nov 4 · 9:30 amFine Art Acrylics with Marilyn HedlundWed, Nov 4 · 4:30 pmHula Dance (Ages 3-12)Wed, Nov 4 · 6:00 pmShoot, Edit, Create: Unlocking the Art of VideoWed, Nov 4 · 6:00 pmWednesday Life Drawing LoungeThu, Nov 5 · 9:30 amWatercolor with Linda BensonThu, Nov 5 · 1:30 pmPaint Like Bob Ross: CliffsideThu, Nov 5 · 6:30 pmThe Quill: A Writers CircleFri, Nov 6 · 5:00 pmNovember Galleries Opening Reception: That’s Absurd | Zan Lombardo | Nude WorksFri, Nov 6 · 6:00 pmAuditions: ‘night, MotherFri, Nov 6 · 6:15 pmTalk: The Art and Evolution of Body PaintingSat, Nov 7 · 9:00 amIn the Galleries – November 2026Sat, Nov 7 · 9:30 amColor, Confidence and Cosmetics (Ages 13+)Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 amOil Painting BasicsSat, Nov 7 · 1:00 pmArtful Bohemian Craft Series: Fall FeathersSat, Nov 7 · 2:00 pmDrawing Fundamentals Ages 16+Sat, Nov 7 · 6:00 pmNude Nocturne 2026Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 amStep-By-Step Batik: Sunlit BasketSun, Nov 8 · 7:00 pmFor the Love of Music, Vol. IVTue, 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 · 10:30 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)
