Annual sale with great deals to mark Sanibel gallery’s reopening

By TIFFANY REPECKI trepecki@breezenewspapers com

An annual event will celebrate the post-storm reopening of the Tower Gallery on Sanibel

The 16th Annual Art From The Attic Sale will take place on March 3-5 from 10 a m to 4 p m Attendees will be able to browse through and purchase work from the co-operative's award-winning artists at discounted prices which will be set up on the porch and beneath tents outdoors

Artist and co-op board Vice President Susan Sadler explained that the event normally kicks off the gallery's season, as it is held in October It is also intended to give the local community a chance to buy pieces at a more affordable cost, while enabling the artists to make room for the new season's work

“It was more designed for giving back to full-time residents,” she said

Following Hurricane Ian, this year's event will also mark the gallery's official reopening

“We had to start somewhere,” Sadler said “And we missed our regular one ”

As for how the gallery weathered the storm, it was a lucky one She explained that there was storm surge under the elevated structure that damaged the AC unit and such, along with damages to the yard. However, the inside of the gallery was completely intact and sustained no wind nor water intrusion

“You could have opened up the doors and took sales,” Sadler said

The Tower Gallery represents over 25 local artists working in a multitude of mediums

“You'll see see oil paintings, acrylic paintings, ceramics, raku, photography, wood working, fiber art, jewelry,” she said of the wide range of pieces that will be available for purchase during the event

“They can find great treasures at great prices,” Salder added.

The event is also a chance to meet the artists and learn about their work

Before the three-day event kicks off, there will be another festivity for the gallery's reopening The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting on March 2 at 11:30 a m

The public is encouraged to swing by and check out the artwork

“It's just a fun event,” she said “Come out and support the arts ”

For those unable to stop by, the gallery has launched an online shop on its website. While the deep discounts will not apply online, all of the artists are represented and the prices include shipping For more information, call 239-579-0659 or visit www towergallery net

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If you go

What

16th Annual Art From The Attic Sale When March 3-5 from 10 a m to 4 p m

Where Tower Gallery, 751 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel

The Tower Gallery is at 751 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel

For t Myers boutique to suppor t CROW

Jennifer's “Fashion Forward Friday” event on March 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. will benefit the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife on Sanibel The women's boutique will donate 5 percent of all its sales Jennifer's will also collect needed items for CROW that are repurposed for other uses around the clinic, including bags of rice, dry erase markers (fine tip), AA and AAA batteries, puppy potty-training pads, bungee cords (assorted sizes) and yoga mats Jennifer's is at 13251 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers

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