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The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, run by Florida Arts, Inc. Visit our events page for live music, art gallery premiers, special events and education!
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a 501(c)3 organization, is the cultural epicenter of Downtown Fort Myers and home of Sidney's Rooftop. https://www.sbdac.com/about-us/
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The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is one of the most prestigious wedding venues in SW Florida. Call 239.333.1933 to schedule your personal tour today!

06/15/2026

🎆 Soar above the crowds in patriotic style! 🇺🇸

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with unbeatable views of Downtown Fort Myers’ fireworks show from Sidney’s Rooftop. Enjoy live music by DJ Skubii, Big Nick’s Barbecue, drinks, and the best seat in the city for the biggest night of the summer.

🇺🇸 July 4 | 7-11 PM
🎇 Fireworks • Food • Drinks • Music

Tickets: SBDAC.com/July-4

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06/12/2026

🎪 SUMMER SIDESHOW IS COMING TO SBDAC 🏛️

Part black neon glow & flow, part immersive art and psychedelic lightscapes, part live entertainment fever dream!! Back Lot Vibes are coming INSIDE, with tons of action and energy during Music Walk on July 17th!

SBDAC’s Grand Atrium transforms into a neon-soaked playground packed with live DJs, flow artists, aerial performances, immersive projections, vendors, food, live painting, a 21+ bar, N/A options, and MORE!

🎧 Featuring Performances by:
Antonenow • Krimsun • Omnichroma • Psilopsyche • Izzy Aye Eye

🔥 Endlss Production DJs:
Sonido • C-Ly • Menace Bros

✨ Flow Arts & Performances:
Fit2Fly • Fireflies • Inflowencers

🎨 Live Painting:
Christian De Jesus x Drago Garments

🍔 Food by Completely Smashed Co.
🛍 Vendors like Spiritual Sunflower & See the Vibe

Friday July 17 | Doors at 6PM | All Ages 6-9PM
18+ After Dark 9PM-12AM | 21+ Bar | N/A Options 🤓

$15 in advance • $20 at the door

Pure humanity, NO AI 🤖

Come witness the FULLEST expression of human artistry with us! 🐆💫

Ticket 🔗 in bio or visit SBDAC.com/Summer-Sideshow 🎪

06/11/2026

“Unmasked” by Christian De Jesus dives into the tangled, complicated realities that are often keep hidden: grief, identity, vulnerability, conflict, and the messy inner lives that exist beneath the surface. These works don’t offer easy answers. They invite honest confrontation.

⚠️ Parental Advisory: This exhibition contains explicit and mature imagery that may not be suitable for all audiences.

“Unmasked” is open late Friday night , so make your way downtown to check it out! 🏛️🖼️

Please note ‼️ The Grand Atrium will be closed for Luminance Friday night, but Capital Gallery will remain open.

Due to Summer Camp, voting times are limited for “This is Not a Pizza Box” - come by tomorrow, 6/12 from 10am-3pm, or next week M-F from 4-5pm. Winners announced Friday 6/19 at Dueling Pianos 🎹!!

06/10/2026

📣 Attention Artists! Open Call Season is in full swing at SBDAC 🏛️

Up next: America 250: From Our Roots to the Future 🇺🇸

Help us celebrate America’s 250th anniversary through visual art. Historical reflections, cultural identity, social commentary, visions of the future... we want to see your perspective. Deadline Extended to June 24!

Upcoming Open Call Deadlines
🇺🇸 America250 | June 24
💙 The Art of Healing | July 27
🖤 Dark Art | September 21

Visit SBDAC.com/Submit to explore all current opportunities and submit your work. 🎉

06/10/2026

📣 CAMP STARTS MONDAY!

School’s out, creativity’s in. 🎨

Our first week of Creative Academy Summer Camp kicks off June 15–19 for ages 6–8!

Young artists will spend the week painting, creating, experimenting, making new friends, and exploring one of Downtown Fort Myers’ most historic buildings alongside professional artist and educator Melissa Phelps, SBDAC resident art instructor Dharma, and some special guests!

✨ Additional Visual Arts Camp Sessions:
• June 22–26 | Ages 9–12
• June 29–July 3 | Ages 13–17

Only a few spots left in select sessions. Claim yours now at SBDAC.com/SummerCamp ☀️

06/08/2026

Pizza box prizes served fresh at SBDAC! 🍕🏛️

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible crowd of artists, friends, supporters, and curious art lovers who packed the house for the opening of “This Is Not a Pizza Box”!! There’s nothing quite like being surrounded by a room full of people who believe in creativity, community, and showing up for one another.

Thank you to our jurors, Sallie Hirshberg, Neil Volz, and Tim Smith, and to our generous gift card sponsors Nice Guys Pizza and Michi’s Art Supply 🙏

Congratulations to Best in Show winner Gena Bronsted (Pigeon Pizza Phoenix) and SBDAC Staff Pick winner Esmeralda Flores (One True Wish). These colleagues entered the exhibition together and both took home cash prizes and gift cards 🎉

People’s Choice voting is open now!! Call ahead to confirm gallery hours and stop by cast your votes! The winner will be announced June 19 at Dueling Pianos 🏛️🎹 Get your tickets at SBDAC.com/Dueling-Pianos-3

Address

2301 1st Street
Fort Myers, FL
33901

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 10pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 10pm

Telephone

+12393331933

Website

http://www.sbdac.com/, https://t.mtrbio.com/sbdac

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