The history of Art Gallery 21 begins with its location in the former Woman’s Club of Wilton Manors, now known as the Island City Cultural Center, at 600 NE 21 Court in Wilton Manors, FL 33305. Urban Planners seek to create “livable communities,” places where people can live and shop and work without depending on…
Category: A Neighborhood Art Gallery
Island City Art Market: Nia Nakis
The Island City Art Market is a showcase of 40 original works of art, all produced by 21 local fine artists. All art offered is framed and ready to hang. NIA NAKIS Born in Athens, Greece, Eugenia “Nia” Nakis is an alumnus of the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. She worked as a fashion illustrator until 2001…
Introducing Art Gallery 21, Inc.
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…