In 2011, the Woman’s Club of Wilton Manors retired their chapter and deeded their clubhouse to the City of Wilton Manors. Built in 1955 on property donated by Algar Hagen, it is a charming, mid-century building that feels a lot like “old Florida.”
Soon after the City took possession of the property, the local neighborhood association inquired about using the building for an art gallery. Located on the north side of Hagen Park, it IS part of the Art & Entertainment District. To the surprise of the neighborhood association and the artists, the Mayor and City Commissioners said, “Sure. Why not?”
On April 1, 2015, Art Gallery 21, Inc. was incorporated by the State of Florida as a nonprofit organization. In February of 2016 we achieved 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. We have received grant funding from the Florida Humanities Council and Broward Cultural Division as well as ongoing support by the Mayor, Commissioners and Staff of the City of Wilton Manors for which we are immensely grateful. If you are an artist or someone who likes art, please come along! We’d love to have you!