In the Galleries – June and July 2026

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

The Union Artist Studios: The Perspectives That Shape Us

This exhibition celebrates the creative diversity of Southwest Florida’s artistic community. Bringing together an eclectic group of emerging and established artists, the exhibition highlights the countless hours spent in studios transforming imagination, memory, and lived experience into compelling visual narratives. Through painting, mixed media, plein air work, abstraction, and expressive storytelling, the featured artists offer deeply personal perspectives that resonate beyond regional boundaries while reflecting the vibrant cultural energy of Southwest Florida.

Among the featured artists is Brianna Jackson, whose bold and luminous compositions channel emotion and resilience through vibrant color and layered atmosphere. Brian Lindemann draws from a lifelong fascination with fantasy, imagination, and graffiti culture to create works infused with movement and transcendence. Plein air painter John Rizza brings a reflective sensibility shaped by his transition from a decades-long career in the golf industry to full-time artistic practice, while Eric Radde combines acrylic and ink to explore rhythm, humor, and shifting perspectives through simplified yet dynamic forms. Diana Ripoll, whose practice explores the intersections of emotion, memory, and visual storytelling, is also participating. Together, these artists create a collective portrait of a thriving creative community—one grounded in experimentation, personal expression, and shared passion. This exhibition invites audiences to engage in an open dialogue between artist and viewer while discovering the remarkable talent flourishing within Southwest Florida’s evolving contemporary art scene.

Participating artists:
David Acevedo (founding member), Xavier Brignoni (founding member), Erik Schlake, Dominick Tascher, Julia Da Rocha, Sonia Rosa, Joshua Greer, Brian Lindemann, Diana Ripoll, Danielle Branchaud, Nick Masiello, Roland Ruocco, Wendy White, Brianna Jackson, Kelly Morrison, Xania Hawkins, Stacey Brown, Bernie Hyland, Lesley Morrow, John Rizza, Jeff Ocasio, Dale Ocasio and Eric Radde.

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Foulds Theater Gallery

Selected Works by Summer Arts Camp Instructors

Each year, the Alliance brings in practicing artists to educate the incoming Summer Arts Campers. Part of the selection process for the instructors is a review of their professional artistry. This year, we sought to celebrate their ambitions and dedications in a brand new way–  by showcasing their independent work throughout the time they will be on campus, creating with the young ones. This exhibit will showcase a variety of media, from acrylic to digital painting, with a wide array of subjects to get lost in.

Participating artists:
Bob Ahrens, Cat Flo, Andrea Gornik, Rachel Holmes, and Haley Keller.

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Member Gallery

Not In Our Storage Closet
June 5 – 13

Throughout the years, framed originals and prints have been left behind in the Alliance’s storage closet. Help us clear it out by purchasing works all valued at no higher than $50. The works for sale will be on display through June 13th, until artwork by Summer Art Campers takes over the walls.

Summer Art Campers’ Showcase
June 15 – August 1

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Featured Artworks: “Bittersweet” by Diana Ripoll. “Ian” by JG BAM. “When We Make Promises” by Stacey Brown. “Elle (He)” by Dominick Tascher. “Purple Sky” by Wendy White. “The Man in the Moon (Dante’s Inferno, Canto XX, Lines 124-126)” by Nick Masiello. “Escape Plan” by David Acevedo. “Road Runner” by Cat Flo.