Take a stroll down Fifth Avenue, Third Street or Broad Avenue South and you will find out why Naples has been described as a Mecca for galleries, studios, craftsmen and traveling exhibitions.Named one of the top 25 cultural destinations in the country, Naples boasts more that 130 galleries and was ranked the number one Small Art Market in 2005.If you love antiques you will not want to miss Central Avenue with its dozens of shops offering vintage furniture and rare antiques from all over the world.Naples is truly a paradise for those who love art and antiques.
The Naples Players:
The Naples Players is a community theater located on Fifth Avenue in the heart of Old Naples. For over 50 years they have provided high quality entertainment to the Naples community at affordable prices. Their actors always light up the stage with musicals, comedies, dramas, children´s' theater, original plays and more. From the artful to thought-provoking, they always provide a memorable evening; one that you will not want to miss.
The PhilharmonicCenter for the Arts, at 99,000 square feet is the premier performing arts hall in Southwest Florida.Opened in November of 1989, the "Phil" hosts more than 400 events a year including world-class dance, opera, classical and popular music and Broadway musicals. The Center includes four art galleries, two sculpture gardens and is the home to the Naples Museum of Art and the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra.
The Naples Art Association's vonLiebigArtCenter hosts changing exhibitions of contemporary American art by regional, national and internationally recognized artists with a focus on Florida art.The center provides an extensive art education program offering professional studio courses and workshops for both children and adults.Additionally the association sponsors art fairs and festivals throughout the season.
The von Liebig Art center, which was designed by Naples architect Alfred French, opened in November, 1998 with its permanent collection of post-war American art.The two story, 16,000 square foot center features six studios, lobby gallery, a main exhibition gallery, four galleries-in-the-round, two collection storage vaults, library resource center, gift shop, administrative offices and a catering kitchen.Located on Park Street just off of Fifth Avenue, the Center is open six days per week and admission is free.
