In the Galleries – August and September 2026

On Display: August 7 – September 26 Opening Reception: August 7, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Art Quilters Unlimited and Southwest Florida Fine Arts Craft Guild Exhibition This upcoming exhibit will showcase an exciting collection of all-new works created by members of AQU (Art Quilters United) and SWFFCG (Southwest Florida Fine Craft Guild), highlighting the creativity and craftsmanship found throughout Southwest Florida’s arts organizations. Featuring a diverse range of contemporary fiber art, fine craft, and mixed-media works, the exhibition celebrates technical skill and personal expression across multiple artistic disciplines. Together, these talented artists present fresh perspectives and thoughtfully handcrafted pieces that honor both tradition and experimentation in contemporary art and craft. Participating artists to be announced. _____________________________________________________________ Foulds Theater Gallery Selected works by N.C. Hagood This upcoming exhibition presents a collection of intimate, atmospheric works that capture moments imagined and remembered. Figures suspend like clouds, faces live between forms. Each piece begins with raw, instinctive marks that serve as the foundation for an evolving visual language built through layers of paint and mixed media. Ecuador-born and New York-raised artist Nancy Hagood is guided by intuition to allow each composition to transform organically, revealing traces of its original form while embracing textures and imperfections. The resulting works invite viewers into a dreamlike space where fragments of life and subconscious thought emerge with energy and soul. Nancy’s work is shaped by a lifelong passion for creative exploration and storytelling through abstraction. Working primarily in acrylic and mixed media, she draws from personal memories, dreams, and lived experiences to create layered compositions that speak to the shared human experience. Her work reflects a fascination with the quiet connections between people, places, and emotions—those universal, often unspoken moments that bind humanity together. A recipient of numerous awards, the artist’s work has been exhibited in venues across the United States while remaining actively engaged with artistic organizations internationally and throughout Florida. Come experience her effortlessly mystical work at the opening reception this upcoming August 7th between 5 and 7 PM. _____________________________________________________________ Member Gallery Snap2 The Member Gallery features a curated exhibition that highlights the range of possibilities for Southwest Florida photographers. From wildlife to conceptual photography, the Alliance invites member artists to submit artworks for consideration by this Sunday, July 12th on artinlee.org/snap2. _____________________________________________________________ Featured Artworks: “Menacing Hornet” by Lori Sebastian, “Gifted” by N.C. Hagood, & “Lovely Day” by Susan Veil