{"id":129651,"date":"2026-01-23T21:40:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T21:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/129651\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T21:40:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T21:40:13","slug":"last-week-of-cool-to-be-square-art-show-fort-myers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/129651\/","title":{"rendered":"Last week of \u201cCool to be Square\u201d art show – FORT MYERS"},"content":{"rendered":"


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“Serenity,” an acrylic painting by Kenneth S. Bubeck, one of many artworks on display at the Fort Myers Beach Art Association’s “Cool to be Square” show is running at the association’s gallery at Cypress Square on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers. Photo by Nathan Mayberg<\/p>\n

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“Brass enameled jar” oil on linen panel by Paul Mollon<\/p>\n

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Sea Glass,” oil and cold wax on canvas, by Nanci Polomski is one of many artworks on display at the Fort Myers Beach Art Association’s “Cool to be Square” show is running at the association’s gallery at Cypress Square on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers. Photo by Nathan Mayberg<\/p>\n

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“Overgrown,” an acrylic painting by Sharee Morse<\/p>\n

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“The Passing Scene,” an oil painting by Dorothy McDowell<\/p>\n

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Mini masters for sale at the Fort Myers Beach Art Association’s “Cool to be Square” show is running at the association’s gallery at Cypress Square on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers. Photo by Nathan Mayberg<\/p>\n

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The Fort Myers Beach Art Association\u2019s January show \u201cCool to Be Square,\u201d is currently in its final week running through Jan. 30 at the Fort Myers Beach Art Association Gallery located at Cypress Square. <\/p>\n

The creative showcase invites artists to explore the challenge of the square format, resulting in a lively mix of styles and media \u2013 from bold abstracts toserene landscapes \u2013 all unified by their perfectly balanced shape.<\/p>\n

The gallery is open Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Thursday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. at 13451 McGregor Blvd. Unit #1 in Fort Myers. Admission is free, and donations are appreciated. Visitors can vote for their favorite artwork for the People\u2019s Choice Award.<\/p>\n

Outside the Lines<\/p>\n

The Fort Myers Beach Art Association is also simultaneously running a show at the Cape Coral Art Center titled \u201cOutside the Lines\u201d through Jan. 29.<\/p>\n

The vibrant collection of artwork celebrates creativity, experimentation, and artistic expression beyond traditional boundaries, according to an announcement from the group.<\/p>\n

\u201cOutside the Lines\u201d highlights the diverse talents of Fort Myers Beach Art Association\u2019s members, featuring works in a variety of styles, mediums, and interpretations of the theme.<\/p>\n

The show will be running Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cape Coral Art Center located on 4533 Coronado Parkway in Cape Coral.<\/p>\n

Admission is free.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact the Cape Coral Art Center, (239) 574-0802, or the Fort Myers Beach Art Association, (239) 463-3909.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit www.fortmyersbeachart.com.<\/p>\n


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