Florida's Gulf Islands are fast becoming a hot destination for the Florida arts. Bradenton's crown jewel – the Village of the Arts – serves as an artist-in-residence community, while The Studio on Anna Maria Island offers a salon for Florida artists and art aficionados to interact in a state-of-the-art cultural facility. Several Florida art galleries reflect the work of local artisans while many non-profit arts organizations present monthly classes, demonstrations and art exhibitions. Special events including the monthly ARTWALK, and the annual GeckoFest and Lakewood Ranch Fine Arts Festival are must-sees for artistic visitors.
