Come spend an evening with Vanessa Collier at Arts Bonita! Vanessa Collier is an artist to rack up many accolades in the starting years of her career—eight Blues Music Award (BMA) nominations, a Blues Blast Award nomination, first place in…

From crystal clear, reflective rivulets to green, tumultuous ocean waves - water is an essential and pervasive aspect of life. The preservation of clean water, waterways, and seas is and always will be of tremendous importance, hence the declaration…

What can an artist say by removing the impact of color from their process of creation? Emphasis is placed on texture, line, and composition as the foundations of a powerful image or sculpture limited to greyscale. For this exhibition, artists are…

Music is the inspiration for my art. It begins by selecting music for the piece, and laying out the medium before me. The emotion of the music will choose the palette, along with an assortment of tools. The process is very private, exhilarating, yet…

Unleash Your Inner Artist: Join the Adults Summer Camps at Arts Bonita! Adult Dance Adult Ballet Tuesday, Sep 10 - Oct 1 | 10:00 AM Elevate your grace and technique in our Beginning/Intermediate Adult Ballet class! Designed for those with little…

We are thrilled to invite you to experience the incredible talents of our Resident Artists at Arts Bonita! Our Artist Residency Program is designed to provide artists with a nurturing and supportive environment to explore, create, and showcase their…

Get ready for an unforgettable season at Arts Bonita, packed with incredible performances spanning every genre. From timeless rock to soulful jazz, from heart-pounding blues to toe-tapping bluegrass, there’s something for everyone. SEASON…

Get ready for an unforgettable season at Arts Bonita! This year, we are thrilled to present a stellar lineup of performances that span a diverse array of genres. From rock to jazz, bluegrass to blues, there's something for everyone! Featured Bands …

Step into the vibrant world of art, music, and culture as we unveil this months exciting lineup at Arts Bonita. Mini Workshops Medium Paint Fluid Art: Puddle Swipe Dip/Reverse Dip Balloon Smash July 27 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Fluid art is a…

Step into the vibrant world of art, music, and culture as we unveil this months exciting lineup at Arts Bonita. Mini Workshops in July Fluid Art Diptych July 17 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Join us in this exciting class where we create a diptych, which…

We are delighted to announce Marissa Jankowski as our new Dance Director. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Marissa brings extensive experience and passion for dance to our community. Marissa began dancing at age 2, mastering Jazz,…

Gift Store - Remodeled and Reimagined! Arts Bonita's recent update and remodel have not only revitalized the space but have also introduced an exciting platform for regional talent to shine. The revamped gift store now proudly features some of the…

We're thrilled to announce new volunteer opportunities at Arts Bonita, and we'd love for you to be a part of it! From youth dance recitals to captivating musicals like "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," blues concerts, art…

Upcoming Auditions! Adult Theatre Casting Call: Spring Awakening About the Production: Join us for an electrifying rendition of "Spring Awakening," a dynamic exploration of youth, love, and rebellion set in 19th-century Germany. Fusing…

Exhibition Selected Works of Ramon Chirinos Opening Reception: Thursday, February 22, 6-8pm at the Performing Arts Center Ramon Chirinós is known internationally for his expressive abstract paintings inspired by the colors…

Step into the vibrant world of art, music, and culture as we unveil this week's exciting lineup at Arts Bonita. Master Artist Workshop Special Offer for Master Workshops! Join us for our upcoming master workshops at Arts Bonita! For a limited…

Exhibition Selected Works of Ramon Chirinos Opening Reception: Thursday, February 22, 6-8pm at the Performing Arts Center Ramon Chirinós is known internationally for his expressive abstract paintings inspired by the colors…

Step into the vibrant world of art, music, and culture as we unveil this week's exciting lineup at Arts Bonita. Live Performances! February 3 | 7:30PM Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road Nicole Henry has established herself among…

Step into the vibrant world of art, music, and culture as we unveil this week's exciting lineup at Arts Bonita. Live Performances! February 2 | 7:30PM Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road We are thrilled to announce an…

Adult Theatre Classes Vibing Verse: A Slam Poetry Class Thursdays, January 18 - February 22, 2024 Discover the power of spoken word poetry in Vibing Verse. Unleash your creativity, develop your unique voice, and master the art of slam…

Step into the vibrant world of art, music, and culture as we unveil this week's exciting lineup at Arts Bonita. Film as Fine Art Frank Oz’s Little Shop of Horrors DIRECTOR’S CUT January 22, 7:00PM | Moe Auditorium & Film Center…

Step into the vibrant world of art, music, and culture as we unveil this week's exciting lineup at Arts Bonita. Live Performances! Tuesday, January 30 - 12pm & 7pm Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road Presented in partnership…

Multi Week Classes Just Announced! Megan Deselms: Introduction to Pointed Pen Calligraphy January 15 - February 5 In this 4-session course, students will first learn about the history of pointed pen calligraphy, and be…

A history of 57 Quality Festivals in Bonita Springs, Florida, The Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs presents three fine arts / fine crafts festivals each year. Rated one of the top Fine Art Festivals in the USA Juried events. Artists selected…

WOOLEY DUTTON: Colorful Portraits January 16 - 18 | Center for Performing Arts This workshop offers a wonderful journey discovering Wooley’s amazing effects in her portrait process. Take a painterly approach to portraits (of an individual or…

WOOLEY DUTTON: Colorful Portraits January 16 - 18 | Center for Performing Arts This workshop offers a wonderful journey discovering Wooley’s amazing effects in her portrait process. Take a painterly approach to portraits (of an individual or…

Master Artist Workshop DAVID R. SMITH: Fresh & Exciting Watercolors Join David on a Watercolor Journey, learning the most valuable watercolor concepts and techniques. This workshop will save you countless hours of trial and error by…

Step into the vibrant world of art, music, and culture as we unveil this week's exciting lineup at Arts Bonita. Live Performances! Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium 10150 Bonita Beach Road Rose Max and Ramatis, hailing from…

Master Artist Workshop WOOLEY DUTTON: Colorful Portraits January 16 - 18 | Center for Performing Arts This workshop offers a wonderful journey discovering Wooley’s amazing effects in her portrait process. Take a painterly approach to…

Volunteer The upcoming year is full of wonderful community and special events, great lectures and interesting exhibitions. Now is your chance to experience these and other activities from the inside. Volunteer at Bonita Springs National Art…

DAVID R. SMITH: Fresh & Exciting Watercolors Join David on a Watercolor Journey, learning the most valuable watercolor concepts and techniques. This workshop will save you countless hours of trial and error by demonstrating approaches in an…

Upcoming Adult Theatre Classes Exploring the Artist's Way Thursdays, January 11 - April 4, 2024 (No Class March 14) 7-8:30pm Discover your Creative Self in this inspiring and dynamic course that helps individuals discover and develop their…

Live Performances! Get ready to experience an unforgettable night of jazz mastery as Arts Bonita proudly presents the phenomenal Jason Marsalis. Jason Marsalis brings a fire in his heart and an unwavering passion for music that is bound to…

Make Arts Bonita a part of your holiday season Celebrate the magic of the holidays with festive concerts and activities at Arts Bonita. Explore Upcoming Holiday Performances Actors Theatre A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play …

Step into the vibrant world of art, music, and culture as we unveil this week's exciting lineup at Arts Bonita. Live Performances! The show promises to be a vibrant journey through the soul-stirring rhythms and melodies that define Latin music.…

Step into the vibrant world of art, music, and culture as we unveil this week's exciting lineup at Arts Bonita. Mini Workshops TAMMY DECARO: Dutch Pour Technique November 14 | 9:00AM This workshop will teach three methods of the Dutch Pour…

Get ready to experience an unforgettable night of soulful blues with 3-Time Blues Music Award Nominee, Dave Keller Dave Keller is no ordinary musician. Known as a "magnificent soul singer" by Elmore Magazine and celebrated as a "songwriting genius"…

CELEBRATE UPCOMING VETERANS DAY WITH US Veterans and First responders get 50% off tickets Use code VETERAN at the checkout The critically acclaimed South Florida Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Chuck Bergeron, will present an evening of…

Resident Artist– Dr. Zachary Bartholomew Spooktacular Halloween Concert Dr. Zachary Bartholomew and FGCU Director of Jazz Studies Brandon Robertson host a concert of Halloween-inspired music during a ghoulish night of music, costumes,…

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Bulletproof BACKPACK An award-winning contemporary play featuring some of the best young artists in SWFL. This gripping story explores the effects of an often unmentioned aspect of American culture—school students living under the constant…

Arts Bonita Youth Theatre Production: Bulletproof Backpack Directed by Kody C. Jones Written by Eric Coble Friday-Sunday, July 21-23 A powerful, contemporary play featuring some of the best young artists in SWFL. This gripping story explores the…

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This Friday, July 7, from 6-8pm you are invited to a campus-wide open house and exhibition opening reception at the Visual Arts Center on Old 41 Road. Join us as we celebrate two exciting new exhibitions: Sweet Land of Liberty and On Safari with…

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Donna the Buffalo is Coming to Bonita! Don't miss the Upstate New York roots jam band that plays a mash-up of country, rock ‘n’ roll, zydeco, and reggae. Their special stage presence and groovy tunes have the power to get us all dancing…

2023 International 7th Annual Stage It! Ten-minute Play Festival Enjoy an evening full of the best short plays selected by an international panel of judges at the 7th annual Stage It! Ten-minute Play Festival. And don't forget to vote for your…

Alyona Ushe Appointed Executive Director Dear Valued Patron, After an extensive executive search process, led by a team of experts from Arts Consulting Group and a committee of our Board members, the Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs are pleased…

All summer long we're hosting incredible concerts and live performances you don't want to miss... FRIDAY, APRIL 28: Electric Violinist Doug Cameron & Family SATURDAY, MAY 6: JAZZ with The Brandon Robertson Quartet SATURDAY, APRIL 29: …

Stephen Johnson: Metamorphosis April 21-June 14 Center for Performing Arts This exhibition features selected works by late artist and educator Stephen Johnson who was known for his mixed-media collage paintings that evoke diagrams of the…

Please join us Friday, 6-8pm, for a campus-wide open house at the Visual Arts Center on Old 41 Road. View two exciting new exhibitions: Female Focus and the Art of Betty Harper, enjoy lively disco and island music by Maria, a Gloria Estafan tribute…

CFABS College Tuition Scholarship Program Please make a donation today and help local high school art students achieve their college dreams! May brings the High School Student Showcase Exhibition—a tradition of celebrating our local High…

THIS WEEKEND! Bonita Springs National ART FESTIVAL MARCH 4 & 5 Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm Riverside Park, Downtown Bonita Springs Don't miss the final art festival of the season, this weekend in beautiful Riverside Park. Meet…

Spring Break Camps at CFABS! We welcome kids ages 4 and up to our innovative Spring Break Camp Program, which includes projects and activities in Art, Theatre, Film, Music, Cooking, and more. There’s something new to do or create at the…

February 11 & 12 Saturday & Sunday,10am-5pm Riverside Park Downtown Bonita Springs Don't miss the top-rated art festival this weekend in beautiful Riverside Park, Downtown Bonita Springs. Meet and buy from hundreds of artists…

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You made it possible and you made it fun— Thank you to our volunteers who bundled up, came out to the park, and helped make the January Art Festival a big success! You are truly appreciated by our Staff, Board, and every child for whom you've…

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CENTERS FOR THE ARTS BONITA SPRINGS Performing the timeless hits of The Band—like The Weight, Up On Cripple Creek, Ophelia, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Rag Mama Rag, and more — THE WEIGHT BAND is keeping the spirit and the…

JANUARY-MAY 2023 We welcome kids ages 4+ to our innovative Youth Education program, which includes courses in Visual Arts: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, 3D-Design/Printing, and Cooking; Performing Arts: Ballet, Tap, Hip-Hop & Broadway Jazz…

CENTERS FOR THE ARTS BONITA SPRINGS New Classes to start the New Year... The Centers offer multi-week classes in painting, pottery, fused glass and more for artist of all ages and all skill levels. Plus, dust off your dancing shoes and join us…

Sign Up to Volunteer for the Bonita Springs National Art Festivals January 14-15 · February 11-12 · March 4-5 As you know, the Centers present three top-rated art festivals each year, and our amazing network of volunteers is what…

Odyssey Road: Tribute to Journey Don't Stop Believin' Friday, January 6 Buy Now Lunch & Lecture: The Other Impressionists With Kirah VanSickle Wednesday, January 4 Buy Now Monday Night Movies at the Moe Jan 9 Hallelujah…

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Sign Up to Volunteer for the Bonita Springs National Art Festivals— January 14-15 · February 11-12 · March 4-5 As you know, the Centers present three top-rated art festivals each year, and our amazing network of volunteers is…

Opening Reception this Friday, 6-8pm Please join us tomorrow night from 6-8pm at the Visual Arts Center on Old 41 Road as we celebrate the opening of two exciting new exhibitions! View the magnificent works, congratulate the award-winners, and…

Join us during your winter holiday break for exciting arts adventures at the Centers! December 19-23 & 26-30; January 2-6 We welcome kids ages 4 and up to our innovative Winter Break Camps, which include festive projects and activities in…