Welcome to The North Port Art Center

From left to right, Nancy Colby, Pat Mumper and Maryanne Jacobsen at a recent gallery reception

Welcome to the North Port Art Center's blog!

Here you'll find the latest news about the most current classes and workshops offered at the North Port Art Center, located in North Port, Florida (near Venice, Englewood, Punta Gorda and Sarasota in Southwest Florida). Stop by this blog often for the latest buzz on exhibits, local artist news, gift shop offerings and much more!

You'll also find interesting information about the neighboring community, as well as special events, Art Center news and the latest on the very special artists, teachers and members who comprise the very heart of the Center. Please feel free to comment and don't forget to visit our official website here!

Featured above are the first, second and third place winners in the Art Center's most recent exhibit, "Wide World of Animals", which runs through February 26th. Watercolor artist Nancy Colby took the first place ribbon, followed by multi-media artist Pat Mumper and oil painter Maryanne Jacobsen respectively. In addition to an incredibly diverse exhibit of animals, at the opening reception, viewers were also treated to the fabulous landscapes of internationally recognized award-winning local artist, Ron Sanders. On display at the reception was Ron's award-winning painting "Triple Self Portrait", which won first place in the portrait/figurative division of The Artist's Magazine's 2009 competition! Ron can be seen below after being introduced by Director Carol Neagles at the recent opening reception.

For more information about classes, workshops and exhibit opportunities at the North Port Art Center, please call (941)423-6460 .