OCTOBER 2025 PARTICIPATING VENUES
1) Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA)
1314 S. Main St.
GFAA presents the EXQUISITE CORPSE ART-A-THON & HUMAN CONDITION. Artists will create 8 collaborative artworks live at GFAA. Each artist has 24 hours to complete their section—resulting in a final piece full of surprise. Support the artists at gainesvillefinearts.org/art-a-thon. On display through November 21. Smaller artwork & crafts are available for sale in the gallery and in our updated Gift Shop.
https://www.gainesvillefinearts.org
352-328-5027
2) First Magnitude Brewing Co. 1220 SE Veitch St
First Mag Goes to ELEVEN YEAR Anniversary Party! There’s just something about art, music, and golden hour that feels right. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm First Magnitude Brewing Co.,
LOCAL ARTISTS - LIVE MUSIC- FOOD TRUCKS - COMMUNITY VIBES THE LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH.
(352) 727-4677
3) Bingo Deli & Pub
619 S. Main St. Unit 14
(across from Heartwood sound stage)
Still life and landscape paintings by Nava Ottenberg. Nava is a local, prizewinning artist. She graduated from the Academy of Art in S.F.
Artist statement: In this world of artificial invasion, art is a refuge for me. I still remember how to translate beauty and emotion through my own eyes.
4) Civic Media Center, 433 S. Main St.
Civic Media Center and Stetson Kennedy Library Inc. Founded in Oct. 1993. Is an alternative library and Nonprofit grassroots organizing, activism, and public awareness space.
5) The Hippodrome Theater Art Gallery. 25 SE 2nd Pl.
Shawn Maschino is an artist, gallerist, muralist and builder of things. He has been living, working, making art, and putting on art shows since 1997 in Gainesville. His work is heavily influenced by commercial art and graphic design. Borrowing from the artists of the Dada movement and steeped in language, born by the Gestalt principles.
(352)-372-4477
6) Black C Art
201 SE 2nd PI.
Newly curated Closing Reception for "The Sustainable Spirit - The Art of Lorelei Esser" at BlackC Art. Curated by V Jane Windsor. Please join us for the last opportunity to engage Lorelei Esser's owned and collected works in one place.
7) Sweetwater Print Cooperative
117 S. Main St.
Sweetwater CELEBRATES
IT’S 30 ANNIVERSARY with a retrospective of work by Sweetwater founder, Sue Jester. An imaginative, prolific artist and superlative printmaker. Artwork include works in a wide variety of printmaking media. It may be seen after the opening by calling for an appointment.
352-514-3838
8) The SL8 Gallery of Art 10 E. University Ave.
“Made by an Immigrant”, an installation by Foad SM. In addition, see Terrence Ho’s documentation of a refugee resettlement program in Gainesville that has now been cancelled. Additional fine art and sculpture by artists near and far.
From 7-11 PM.
Call 352-226-2060 thesl8gallery@mail.com www.instagram.com/thesla8gallery.
9) Artisans’ Guild Gallery, 224 Nw. 2nd Ave. 11am-10pm Daily!
Featured Artist, Joyce Marie Lottinville, Quilting became Joyce Marie’s passion after retirement. What began as a single class evolved into a passion embellishing quilts, pillows, and wall hangings. She continues today to create quilted pieces and pillows with joy and imagination. Come dressed in costume! Meet the artist, enjoy live music and light refreshments.
More info at 352-378-1383 www.artisansguildgallery.com
10) Limelight, 4908 Nw. 34th BLVD, Ste 11
Bring your game on, show off your Costumes, NO worry, everyone else will too! Improv Jam, Poetry, Open Mic!!! Visual art by Celino Dimitroff!
limelightsalongallery.com ph.(866) 309-7250