Special Events
Special Events at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
Experience an unforgettable season of culture and creativity as you Get Closer to the Arts! From a high-style fashion show and the enchanting Festival of Trees to the acclaimed Fort Myers Film Festival, Famous Author Lectures, the interactive culinary delight Cooking for the Arts, and so much more! There’s something for everyone. Join us as our exciting season debuts September 5th, with special events happening Throughout the entire year.
Upcoming Special Events:
FGCU Academy Lecture Series: The American Revolution on Canvas
Monday, January 26th
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Fort Myers Film Festival Presents: Thank God it’s Monday
Monday, February 2nd
Doors: 6:00pm
Films: 7:00pm
Famous Author Lecture and Lunch Presents: Tara September
Monday, February 9th
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ret-ro-mantic Rooftop Dance Party
Friday, February 13th
Couples Costume Contest
The day before valentines day!
8:00pm - 12:00am
FGCU Academy Lecture Series: Paris 1874 and the Birth of Impressionism
Monday, February 23rd
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Paradise in Harmony, An Evening with the American Virtuosi
Friday, February 27th
5:00pm Cocktails
5:30pm Concert
7:00pm Dinner
Fort Myers Film Festival Presents: Thank God it’s Monday
Monday, March 2nd
Doors: 6:30pm
Films: 7:00pm
Famous Author Lecture and Lunch Presents: James Grippando
Monday, March 9th
12:00pm - 2:00pm
FGCU Academy Lecture Series: The Surrealist Imagination
Monday, March 23rd
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Famous Author Lecture and Lunch Presents: Mary Kay Andrews
Monday, April 20th
12:00pm - 2:00pm
FGCU Academy Lecture Series: Art of the Calusa
Monday, April 27th
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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