Zdenka FIALA I was born in Czech Republic, lived for 25 years in Switzerland and live 17 years with my family in Fort Myers, FL. Next to my education in engineering in Czech Republic and Switzerland I received an education in bobbin lace, stained and fused glass jewelry, polymer clay jewelry and jewelry using various metal wires. I create stained and fused glass, gem stones, glass beads, polymer clay and wire jewelry as well as ... Read More

Kathryn Fitzgerald, Stained Glass Artist Kathan Stained Glass I was born and raised in Westchester County, NY. After attending the University of Denver and Manhattanville College in New York, I received my BFA degree.  I began my artistic endeavors designing original batik clothing. I exhibited at the New York Renaissance Festival for several years and in Long Island, NY. I began working with stained glass after my children grew up.  It is a love and ... Read More

Raised in southern New York State, Suzanne Pisano has always been interested in art.  She holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in computer science from Iona College where she also studied art.  She operates her studios in Big Pine Key and North Port, Florida where she designs and produces fine jewelry, photographs, fused glass bowls, painted decor, and other handcrafted items. Suzanne studied silversmithing, lapidary, and glass manipulation under some highly esteemed jewelers and glass artists ... Read More

I was born and raised in Pennsylvania and became interested in art and craft in high school. I moved to Connecticut where I lived and worked for 35 years. I made my living working out of my home studio and was represented in galleries and juried shows from Virginia to Vermont. I was a member of a 100 member co-op and school where we had clay, weaving, metal artists and work areas. I was also ... Read More

Many thanks to all who made our South West Florida Horse Rescue charity reception on February 19th such a successful event.  We are grateful to member artist Jim Beech who suggested South West Florida Horse Rescue as our 2025/2026 designated charity, to the committee who organized the refreshments and decorations, and to The Flood Brothers for providing musical entertainment.  But we are especially grateful to all who supported this charitable effort by purchasing gift basket ... Read More

  ​Our Artist of the Month for April is painter Rosalie Mack. Rosalie is a true Florida native, born and raised in Bradenton.  She had a fulfilling career as a public school art teacher, and now teaches at the Visual Arts Center.  She works in watercolor, colored pencil, and oil, and enjoys painting a variety of subject matter, including people, animals, still life, and landscapes.   Click here to see the artist's work ... Read More