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Art is all around us, they say, if you look closely. But sometimes we just want it right in front of our faces. Well, lucky for us, organized art festivals seriously abound this month—between monthly and annual fairs, Lee and Collier counties, we count a whopping seven. (There’s even the Japanese flower art of Ikebana, too, on display Feb. 17-18 in a show by the Naples chapter of Ikebana International at Naples Botanical Garden.) So go crazy finding that perfect piece—or pieces. Spring cleaning is coming up anyway, right? Or, if you can’t justify a few purchases, simply enjoy the view.
ArtFest Fort Myers
Feb. 3-5, downtown Fort Myers. artfestfortmyers.com
Art in the Park
Feb. 4, Park Street, Naples. naplesart.org
Arts and Crafts Show
Feb. 4-5, Marco Island Center for the Arts. marcoislandart.org
Naples Artcrafters
Feb. 11, Cambier Park. naplesartcrafters.com
Bonita Springs National Art Festival
Feb. 11-12, Riverside Park. artcenterbonita.org/artfest
Naples National Art Festival
Feb. 18-19, Cambier Park and Eighth Street South. naplesart.org
Third on Canvas
Feb. 19-20, Third Street South, Naples (with Feb. 23 live auction). thirdstreethsouth.com