provided to The Santiva Chronicle

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation and the Sanibel-Captiva Art League will host a joint art exhibit from Feb. 10 to March 6 at the Bailey Homestead Preserve, 1300 Periwinkle Way.

Sea Turtle by Maureen Ginipro

White Pelicans by Maureen Ginipro

The exhibit, “Nature,” will showcase art that supports SCCF’s mission to protect Southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems and celebrate the region’s unique environment.

The groups are looking for artists to submit their works. Anyone who would like to submit work for the exhibit should hand-deliver up to two pieces from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Feb. 6, at the Bailey Homestead. Artists will be notified of any declined pieces between 1 and 3 p.m. on the same day. The entry fee is $10 for one piece or $15 for two pieces, with proof of current SCAL or SCCF membership. Please see all key dates and important details, and download the artist’s prospectus here.

Exhibit hours will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.

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