About Arts of the Inland
We are Visual, Literary and Performing Artists of the inland communities of South Florida. As a 501(c)(3) organization, the Arts of the Inland, along with our patrons and sponsors, are committed and dedicated to recognizing the talent and power of artists in this special area.
What we do
Producers of 2 judged Fine Art Shows annually – Inspirations Art Show in the spring and the Perceptions Art Show in the fall
(Qualified art show winners proceed to ACSWF Biennial Winners’ Circle Shows)
Producers of the Annual Inland Art, Craft & Music Festival at Barron Park in LaBelle
in collaboration with the LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corp (LDRC)
LaBelle Gallery and Cultural Center, 471 N. Lee Street, LaBelle
ACSWF Co-op Art Gallery at Coconut Point opportunity for AOI members
Grantor to qualified students in artistic endeavors
Arts of the Inland monthly newsletter “The Echo”
Fort Myers Art Walk opportunity with local business partner
Our Goals
To continue presenting the Inspirations Art Show in spring and Perceptions Art Show in fall annually
To continue presenting Inland Art, Craft & Music Festival annually
Provide grants to qualified students in artistic endeavors
Provide opportunities and recognition for all visual, literary and performing member artists
Partnerships with organizations, universities, galleries, etc. to display and sell member artwork
Continue and expand exposure with community groups
Seek more collaborative partners with similar missions
Work with Art Council of Southwest Florida to fulfill their goals
Continue to utilize auctions at appropriate events with donations by members
Continue to encourage activities being provided by Arts of the Inland members to children in their communities
Member of Art Council of Southwest Florida, a 501(c)3 organization which consists of 19 affiliated organizations from Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry & Glades counties with combined membership of over 6,750 artists. Provider of grants to qualified students in artistic endeavors
Member of Clewiston and LaBelle Chambers of Commerce. Collaborative Partners with LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corp., Lehigh Community Services, Americana Community Music Association, River Forest Club, and Gulf Coast Music
Who We Are
Board President
Mike Shough
Vice President
Shary Weckwerth
Secretary to Board
Helen Kinkin
Treasurer
Jessi Beer
Board Members
Jesse Cuello
Diana Carkin
Nancy Hendrickson
Ken Stanchi
Barbara Swift