Attend the Color and Pattern Make-and-Take Workshop on December 30, 2:00–4:00pm at The Baker Museum’s Rowe Center. Free with museum admission, this hands-on family workshop lets kids create unique artworks inspired by a featured exhibition.

Catch a festive outdoor screening of A Minecraft Movie on Jan 20 - Dec 15 in the Piazza, Mercato. Bring chairs or blankets and enjoy this free monthly Films Al Fresco movie night—no coolers or outside beverages allowed.

Kick off the new year with Mercato Nights Music Series ft. TreeHause, happening January 1 from 6:30–8:30 pm in the Piazza at Mercato. Enjoy a high-energy mix of pop, rock, and R&B as TreeHause lights up the stage, then sip cocktails from The Pub and grab takeout from Mercato’s top restaurants. Bring a lawn chair, settle in, and soak up this complimentary, weather-permitting night of live music and good vibes.

A Cottage Christmas – The Collier Museum at Government Center hosts the Fifth annual Holiday Display through Jan. 3. Explore mid-century Christmas traditions with vintage décor, festive displays and a look at how the 20th century transformed the holiday season. 3331 Tamiami Trail E., Naples. paradisecoast.com.

🐾 Bring your four-legged friends to the PAW-ty in the Piazza event series, kicking off its run on November 20th, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. This monthly event, held on the third Thursday of every month (through April 16th), features live music by The Freecoasters, who will be performing Florida reggae, soul, and ska on the new Piazza stage. Enjoy refreshing drinks from the SNIP Collier tent and learn about their work, while kids can have fun in the KID ZONE with giant chess, cornhole, and more

Opening January 10, 2026 on the second floor of The Baker Museum, There & Here: New Perspectives of the Permanent Collection marks the museum’s 25th anniversary with a curated selection of highlights and seldom-seen works that explore how individuals preserve identity and cultural heritage across distance and displacement; co-curated with a community advisory committee, the exhibition blends artistic expression with programs that illuminate stories of heritage, resilience and connection while offering fresh insight into the museum’s role in fostering cultural dialogue.

The Way It Looked That Day – At Naples Botanical Garden in Fogg Café through Jan. 11, 2026. The Way It Looked That Day this exhibition by the photographer John Eder showcases his favorite images from the past three years, capturing subtle, behind-the-scenes moments from the Garden’s Living Canvas. 4820 Bayshore Dr. Naples. 293-643-7275 or NaplesGarden.org.

Step into a world of culture and craftsmanship at Asian Art and History: Silver and Southern Asia — The 19th Century Transformed on January 13 at 10:30 am in the Ubben Event Space. Led by Katherine Anne Paul, Ph.D., Curator of Asian Art at the Birmingham Museum of Art, this fascinating lecture explores how silver shaped daily life, trade, art, and ritual across Southern Asia during a century of dramatic change. From photography and mirrors to coffee, tea, and ceremonial objects, discover how dazzling silver artistry transformed both the ordinary and the extraordinary in this engaging talk, part of the Asian Art and History series.

Experience sound in an entirely new way at Chladni Sound Bath Meditation: Frequencies You Can Hear, Feel and See, led by certified sound therapy practitioner Erica Nagel. Held at 9:00 am in the Ubben Event Space on January 14, February 11, March 10, and April 10, this immersive 90-minute session blends meditation with live instruments to reveal the hidden geometry of sound through vibration and pattern. Using gongs, crystal singing bowls, tuning forks, and more, Nagel creates a deeply restorative, multisensory journey that calms the nervous system and expands awareness—no prior meditation experience required.

The Visual Arts Center's Main Gallery is proud to host "Crooked Highway," an exhibition of works by acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Jason Hackenwerth, running from December 11, 2025, through January 15, 2026. Hackenwerth, who creates painting, sculpture, and installations, views his art as "arresting beacons of assurance" that celebrate the shared human journey. A recipient of the Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc. grant, his highly regarded work has been exhibited at global institutions, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. The Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, December 11, from 6-8 PM.

The Visual Arts Center's Tranovich Gallery hosts "Brut POP: Signal Noise for the Masses" by Walt Nichols, from December 11, 2025 – January 15, 2026. Brut POP is a powerful critique, fusing outsider art's honesty with a sharp lens on modern systems and the "algorithmic landscape," informed by Nichols's neurodivergent identity. He uses discarded materials and conceptual waste in mixed-media statements, employing chaotic black lines and vibrant colors to represent fractured data streams and digital chaos. Drawing on Dada and Neo-expressionism, the exhibit is a "protest etched in ink and paint," reclaiming societal waste to forge a defiant visual language. Join the Opening Reception on Thursday, December 11, from 6-8 PM.

Step into the glamorous and defiant world of an Art Deco icon at The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & the Art of Survival, screening January 20 at 10:00 am in the Daniels Pavilion. Introduced by Courtney McNeil, director and chief curator of The Baker Museum, this visually striking documentary traces Lempicka’s rise from 1920s Paris to international fame, her escape from fascism, and her powerful resurgence in today’s art world. Narrated by Anjelica Huston, the film reveals the artistry, resilience, and unapologetic spirit behind one of the most fascinating painters of the 20th century.

Sip into history at Asian Art and History: For All the Tea in China — U.S. Tea Trade and Consumption in the Long Nineteenth Century, happening January 20 at 10:30 am in the Ubben Event Space. Led by Dan Du, Ph.D., Professor of Chinese History at UNC Charlotte, this engaging lecture explores how the early U.S.–China tea trade shaped American tastes, from the rise of green teas like Young Hyson and Oolong to the origins of “English Breakfast Tea.” Discover how tea became a defining link between two nations and a lasting part of American culture.

Discover art at its finest during the 3rd Annual Mercato Art Celebration, taking place January 24–25 from 10 am to 5 pm at Mercato. Hosted by Naples Picasso Events, this premier juried art show transforms Mercato’s outdoor setting into an elegant gallery, featuring a curated collection of exceptional artists and one-of-a-kind works. Stroll, shop, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this complimentary, weather-permitting weekend that’s a must for art lovers and collectors alike.

Unravel the drama behind one of history’s most coveted luxuries at Asian Art and History: Silk and Its Consequences — The Effect of the Silk Trade from East to West, on January 27 at 10:30 am in the Ubben Event Space. Presented by Judith A. Lerner, Ph.D., Research Associate at New York University, this fascinating lecture traces silk’s perilous journey from China to Rome, where it sparked obsession, controversy, and even imperial bans. Explore the legendary trade routes, daring merchants, and cultural upheavals ignited by a fabric that forever changed East–West exchange.

Make your midweek plans more inspired at Art After Hours, happening January 28 at 6:00 pm at The Baker Museum. Enjoy free admission to all exhibitions, live classical guitar by John Housley, and a lively after-hours atmosphere with refreshments available at Heidi’s Place. Held on the last Wednesday of each month, this all-ages evening blends art, music, and community for a relaxed and memorable night at Artis—Naples.

Celebrate Florida’s dynamic art scene at Florida Contemporary 2025-26: Panel Discussion, on January 29 at 4:00 pm in the Ubben Event Space. Featuring artists Mally Khorasantchi, Boy Kong, Jillian Mayer, and Reginald O’Neal, this engaging discussion dives into the diverse approaches shaping Florida’s visual arts, from personal expression to global themes. Part of the annual Florida Contemporary exhibition, the event offers insight into the creativity and energy defining the state’s contemporary art landscape, with same-day museum admission included.

The Passion of Collecting: Stories in Glass and Ceramics from the Sibrack Collection, on view from January 10 through fall 2026 at The Baker Museum, celebrates a major gift from Dr. Laurence and Rita Sibrack, longtime Naples collectors. The collection features 74 contemporary glass and ceramic works by 60 artists, including Dale Chihuly, Dan Dailey, Amber Cowan, and Judith Schaechter, showcasing diverse studio glass techniques and figurative and abstract ceramics. Highlighting form, color, texture, and storytelling, the exhibition reflects the Sibracks’ passion for the studio glass movement and its innovative, expressive possibilities.

Art Show – Rookery Bay hosts the “Gulf to Glades” art show through Jan. 30. Showcasing photography and mixed-media works by local artists. Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Rd., Naples. 239-530-5940 or ParadiseCoast.com.

Art Exhibit – Naples Art Institute presents “Miro: Fire in the Soul” through April 4. From graphic works to vivid paintings, the show explores nature, mysticism, and Catalan identity. 585 Park St., Naples. 239-262-6517, naplesart.org.

Discover Tamara de Lempicka at The Baker Museum from October 25, 2025 to February 8, 2026, featuring the iconic Art Deco painter’s elegant portraits, still lifes and rare works from Paris, Hollywood and her later years.

sonia louise davis: to reverberate tenderly: Nov 22, 2025 – May 24, 2026 · The Baker Museum, First Floor. A multisensory, improvisation-driven installation with tufted textile works, a mural, neon elements and interactive “sounders,” creating an immersive environment rooted in Black feminist abstraction and experimental music.

Explore Florida Contemporary 2025–26, on view October 18, 2025–June 28, 2026, showcasing four standout Florida artists whose diverse, multimedia works reflect personal, local and global themes in the Hayes Hall galleries and Norris Garden.

Studios & Galleries – Art studios and galleries in Artisans Plaza are open every Thursday from 1-5 p.m. See the work of more than 20 local professional artists in one location with easy parking. Artwork includes paintings in a variety of techniques and subject matter, plus handcraft- ed jewelry and glass work. 5760 Shirley St., Naples. 239-572-3386