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Artful Holiday Shopping at Alliance for the Arts

This holiday season, shoppers can find locally made, unique gifts for loved ones while supporting local artists at Gift Shop Explosion from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., November 14, at the Alliance for the Arts, in Fort Myers. More than a dozen local artists will display their hand-crafted items throughout the Alliance gallery and coffee and refreshments will be served

Participating artists include Alicia Schmidt, Jayne Baker, Lucia Garcia, Susan Mill, Gay Cable, Patricia Johnson, Patricia Viela, Stacey Brown, Rose Young, Solymar Creations’ Marcella Paz, Susan Vorobel, Diana Urso, Union Artist Studios and VEMA. The artists will showcase jewelry, sculpture, paintings, clothing, ornaments, candles, purses, furniture, ceramics, prints, picture frames, masks, boxes and more.

Alliance members will receive a 10 percent discount on every purchase. All gift shop items are created by local artists and artisans and purchases help support the local economy.

Location: 10091 McGregor Blvd., just south of Colonial Blvd. For more information, call 239-939-2787 or visit ArtInLee.org.