Crossed Strands

When

February 28, 2026 5 PM - 7 PM

Where

10091 McGregor Blvd
Fort Myers Florida 33919

On Display: January 9 – February 28
Opening Reception: January 9, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Crossed Strands
by Ana Albertina

In her work, Ana employs her pictorial language to express her characters, who are ambiguously connected through their enigmatic abilities and capacity for seduction, often expressed through sexuality, as they explore the mystery of life.

Like a skilled fiction writer, Ana Albertina Delgado isolates the distinguishing qualities of her subjects and then amplifies those qualities – visually and thematically – in a way that celebrates humanity’s potential. While indistinctly, she draws influence from urban mythology, as well as traditional country stories and myths.

Her paintings reveal the oddness of everyday life and the rebellious spirit that lurks within us all. We find ourselves identifying with her subjects, no matter how extreme. Delgado’s bold use of color and accomplished pictorial technique grab our attention; the richness of her thematic exploration secures it. Each painting is a narrative, a novel on canvas, complete with lead players, supporting cast, and – flowing alongside the remarkable technical currents – a dynamic plot that entertains, enlightens, and enchants.
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Foulds Theater Gallery

PopUp Auction House

In celebration of the Alliance for the Arts’ 50th anniversary, renowned artist Marcus Jansen coordinated PopUp Museum50, an exhibit highlighting the highest quality of artists in Southwest Florida. This exhibition took place in the Alliance’s main gallery for two days only. As part of the admission process for PopUp Museum50, invited artists were asked to donate one small artwork to the Alliance for the Arts.

This collection of works showcases, in small form, the very same talents displayed on the walls of the original exhibition. All artworks in this exhibition are up for auction here.

Featured Artists: Alex Lago, Alisen Gant, Bonnie Wallace, Bruce MacKenchie, David Acevedo, David Martin, Dominick Tascher, Donna Chase, Jade Griffin, Jim Krieger, Joan Sonnenberg, Juan Diaz, Julie Obney, Julio Julio, Karen Nolan, Kathy Summer, Kellen Beck Mills, Khaysie Tiburcio, Krista Johnson, Leo Johnson, Lily Hatchett, Mary LaGarde, Mike Maccarone, Rebekah Myers, Solangel Lopez, Stephen Seal, William Dickgraber, Zan Lombardo.
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Member Gallery

Organic Abstractions
by Patti Wilson

After relocating from Canada to Florida eleven years ago, she found herself deeply moved by the vivid new landscapes and light—a shift that stirred a long-dormant desire to express gratitude through art. Despite failing an eighth-grade art class and subsequently avoiding artistic pursuits for over twenty-five years, her creative journey was unexpectedly rekindled at an art therapy retreat in France. It wasn’t until retirement that she fully embraced her artistic path, enrolling in her first formal art class at the Alliance for the Arts, where she studied the impressionistic style of Gale Bennett.

Now, as both an artist and a spiritual coach with a thirty-year background in psychotherapy, she brings a deep sensitivity and intuitive presence to her work. Her colorful, organic abstractions radiate expressive energy, serving as a joyful and heartfelt dialogue between inner experience and the natural world.
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Featured Artworks: “Melissa is Looking for a Path” by Ana Albertina & “The Exuberance of Spring” by Patti Wilson