August Galleries

On Display: August 1-30 Opening Reception: August 1, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Main Gallery – Fragment of Nature by Ramón Chirinos

Ramon Chirinos is considered one of the most influential Latin American masters of the 20th century. In his work, Chirinos blends native tradition and European influences to produce distinctive masterpieces. Chirino’s paintings have a distinctive touch and style. From his early figurative paintings to his current abstract collection, they represent an explosion of colors, forms and lines. He invites the viewer to calmly to look at the painting and yet to complete the visual process with a deeper perception that involves both mind and spirit.​

Theatre Gallery – “Curious by Nature” by Andrea Gornik

Andrea Gornik is a Southwest Florida-based artist whose work is rooted in botanical fascination, texture, and intuitive exploration. She is the founder of Depth by Drea, the creative umbrella under which she shares her diverse body of work. Inspired by the quiet language of leaves and the resilient beauty of growth, her work bridges natural forms with emotional depth.

Working primarily with acrylics and sculptural mediums like joint compound, Andrea’s pieces are often tactile, inviting the viewer to experience flora not just visually, but viscerally. Whether richly glazed in color or composed in quiet, monochromatic relief, each piece is both a study and a story—an impression captured through curiosity and care.

Her approach is observational but interpretive, driven by a desire to connect with the nuances of nature and the metaphors it offers. “Curious by Nature” reflects her ongoing dialogue with the world around her: inquisitive, open, and always evolving.

Member Gallery Exhibition – “…Snap!” A Members-Only Photography Exhibition

This photography exhibition showcases the diverse focal-points of the Alliance for the Arts’ members. This small collection captures the unique voices of local photographers, with each image inviting viewers to explore the world through a different lens.