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Congratulations to Hirdie Girdie Gallery artist Suzanne Bennett! “My painting, “Sunset at Lovers Key ”, was juried into the Southwest Florida Pastel Society 2023 National Online Show. This painting is 20″ x 24″, soft pastel on sanded paper. Thank you judge Lyn Asselta!” Suzanne Bennett To see the online exhibition, follow this link to the…

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Hirdie Girdie artist Suzanne Bennett currently has 3 paintings on exhibit at the Marco Island Center for the Arts. The exhibit is sponsored by the Southwest Florida Pastel Society and is called “Purely Pastel’. This exhibit ends on February 28. If you are interested in purchasing any of these paintings, contact Suzanne Bennett Https://HirdieGirdiegallery.com/contact The…

October 2022 Guest Artist John Beall About John Beall: Background:I am from originally from Washington, D.C. but have called Florida my home since 1971. I was stationed at the Orlando Naval Base while serving in the U.S. Navy as a Corpsman. I liked Florida, so I decided to stay when I finished my time in…

Kay Stammers Wins a Blue Ribbon at the 2022 Florida Winter National Wood Art Expo & Competition The Florida Winter National Wood Art Expo & Competition was held January 7 – 8, 2022. This annual event was held at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda, Florida. This Expo has been one…

Please Vote For Us!!! Dear Art Collector, Thank you for your past patronage of the Hirdie Girdie Gallery. For the last 28 years, we’ve been delighting art lovers who visit our lovely island  paradise on Sanibel Island. We would be honored to receive your vote for BEST ART GALLERY in Lee County in The Best…

Suzanne Bennett’s painting, “Beach Walk” was awarded third prize in the “Captiva Inspirations” exhibit that is being held at the Captiva Civic Center. The exhibit will be open from Dec. 9 until Jan. 6 from 10AM-1 PM. “Beach Walk” is a pastel painting, is 14” x 18”, and is framed.

Artist Sue Housler participates in Halloween Show at Cape Coral Arts Studio Artist Sue Housler participates in Halloween Show at Cape Coral Arts Studio Dates: October 1st through November 18th, 2021 Open Hours:  The gallery is open Monday – Friday from 9AM-4:30PM. Location : Cape Coral Art Center 4533 Coronado Pkwy Cape Coral, FL, 33904 (239)574-0802 Hirdie…

Hirdie Girdie Gallery opening October 4th 2021 for the Season   Opening Day at Hirdie Girdie Gallery Get set for the new season. Hiridie Girdie Gallery opens for the season on October 4th, 2021. We are also having a fall sale event from October 22 -24th, 2021 Save on selected art on these three days!…

Opening Day at Hirdie Girdie Gallery   Opening Day at Hirdie Girdie Gallery Get set for the new season. Hiridie Girdie Gallery opens for the season on October 4th, 2021. We are also having a fall sale event from October 22 -24th, 2021 Save on selected art on these three days!  

Artist Sue Housler participates in “Aquaruim” Exhibit Artist Sue Housler participates in “Aquaruim” Exhibit at the Cape Coral Art Center. Dates: September 3rd – October 21st, 2021 Open Hours:  The gallery is open Monday – Friday from 9AM-4:30PM. Location : Cape Coral Art Center 4533 Coronado Pkwy Cape Coral, FL, 33904 (239)574-0802 Hirdie Girdie Artist Sue Housler…

Hirdie Girdie Artist Suzanne Bennett is awarded the Staff Choice Award at the Bailey Matthews Shell Museum Congratulations to fine artist Suzanne Bennett, who was awarded the Staff Choice Award at the Bailey Matthews Shell Museum located on Sanibel Island, Florida. The award was given during the H2O Exhibit currently being held at the Bailey…

Suzanne Bennett and Keith Johnson selected for Juried Art Council of SW Florida exhibit “Exploration”. Suzanne Bennett and Keith Johnson selected for juried Art Council of SW Florida exhibit “Exploration”. Congratulations to Hirdie Girdie artists Suzanne Bennett and Keith Johnson. Both were selected for the prestigious exhibit “Exploration” at the Big Arts Gallery, juried by…

Hirdie Girdie Artist Anne Tuttle awarded by Charlotte County Visual Arts Center Hirdie Girdie Artist Anne Tuttle awarded by Charlotte County Visual Arts Center located in Punta Gorda, Florida. Congratulations are on order for fine artist Anne Tuttle, who was awarded 3rd place for her original colored pencil painting entitled “Summer Reading”. The award was…

Tania has been chosen to exhibit her painting “Where the Heart Is” on a huge billboard for the program “Art Lives Here”. “Art Lives Here” is made possible by Alliance of the Arts season sponsor Carter Outdoor. Local artists in Lee County are making the community a better place by elevating the caliber of originality,…