WILTON MANORS, FL — Art Gallery 21, Wilton Manors’ local art gallery, will host the 13th Annual Island City Juried Art Exhibition with an Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony on Saturday, September, 21st, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Island City Cultural Center located at 600 NE 21 Court in Wilton Manors.
There are 46 individual works of art from 27 local artists featured in this year’s exhibition, with ages ranging from three years old to 92, and featuring diverse, beautiful art pieces that include photography, mixed media, pencil drawings, pastels, watercolor and oil paintings, sculptures, and more. “This is the first time we’ve had artists showing their art at Art Gallery 21 with this age range and we’re really excited about how special this is! This year’s juried exhibit truly has something for everyone,” said Constance Ruppender, Art Gallery 21’s founder and president.
Art Gallery 21’s board members and local volunteers will welcome guests and artists with refreshments and music for a delightful night filled with art and friends, celebrating the love of the creative spirit expressed by local artists from throughout Broward County. “Art Gallery 21 board member, Matthew Dreger, curated this year’s exhibit and he’s done a magical job with the volume and diversity of this year’s entries!” Ruppender stated.
The 13th Annual Island City Juried Art Exhibit will be open to the public every Friday and Saturday evening 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. now through October 18th, 2024. “From montages and stunning photos of local life to abstract art and sculptures, it will all be on display and we hope friends, families and even solo art lovers join us for our first exhibit of the season,” Ruppender stated.
ABOUT ART GALLERY 21
Art Gallery 21, Inc. is a Florida-registered 501c3 non-profit organization working in partnership with Wilton Manors Leisure Services Department to bring art and cultural experiences to the residents and visitors of Wilton Manors’ beautiful island city. To donate, volunteer or collaborate with Art Gallery 21, please email ArtGallery21WCWM@gmail.com or call/text 954.225.5488. To submit your original artwork for consideration in a future art show, please visit www.ArtGallery21.org. Follow Art Gallery 21 on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for regular updates and announcements.