Welcome to the Sanibel-Captiva Art League 2026-2027 Season

We have an exciting season planned.  For the complete schedule of our seasonal calendar, click the blue button below to view, download, and print the calendar.  Dates and events are subject to change for circumstances beyond our control.

To enter scheduled art exhibits, scroll down to the individual listings to register and access corresponding documents. 

This page will be updated as new exhibits and events are finalized. You will be notified of additions in the monthly SCAL newsletter.

2026-2027 Monthly Meetings at the Sanibel Public Library

Monthly (Member) Meetings are scheduled on the 3rd Thursday of the month from October thru April:

Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM - Location: Large meeting room on the ground floor of the library.

Monthly (Board of Directors) Meetings are also held on the 3rd Thursday of the month from October thru April:

Time: 9:30 AM – 11:15 AM on the same dates - Location: Small conference room on the upper level.

Plein Air Paint Outs

Time:  9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon

(All are welcome to our Paint Outs)

The new 2026-2027 is available to view, download, and print.  To access:  click on the blue button below.

SCAL Plein Air Chairperson:  Antonia Crook:

antoniacatherine@icloud.com

"Jazz Club" - Acrylic

SCAL artist Peter Zell

Sanibel Public Library

"Paradise"

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - Monday, January 11, 2027

Exhibit Chairs:

Carol Good (618-201-6252)

Donna Esher (sancapartleague@gmail.com)

The Sanibel Captiva Art League (SCAL) and The Sanibel Public Library offer the following art exhibit to Sanibel-Captiva Art League members only. To be held at the Sanibel Public Library, 770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957.

Celebrate the vibrant beauty, color, texture, and graceful forms of Southwest Florida's plant material capturing the lush spirit and ever-changing beauty of our subtropical paradise.

Receiving Date & Time: Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 (9:00am-11:00am) Removal Date & Time: Monday, Jan. 11, 2026 (9:00am – 11:00am)

"Saffy's Banana"

Acrylic by SCAL Artist Sherry Fonseth-Lais

To access the prospectus, labels, and to register and pay online, please click the blue buttons.

Note: Payment for entry into this exhibit will also be accepted in-person at time of Receiving with CASH or CHECK only.

SCCF Bailey Homestead Preserve

'BLOOM' Exhibit

November 12, 2026 - December 10, 2026

Exhibit Chairs:

Jenny Evans (SCCF)  239-472-1932

Donna Esher (SCAL)  (sancapartleague@gmail.com)

Kimberly Paulus (SCAL)  (kimberlypaulus@me.com)

This exhibit is open to all members of the Sanibel-Captiva Art League and the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation.  The exhibit will feature fresh works of art that align with SCCF's mission to protect and care for Southwest Florida's coastal ecosystems and celebrate the amazing plants and flowers that bring us beauty, and feed and house an abundance of wildlife and pollinators.

Receiving Date & Time: Tues, Nov. 10, 2026 (10:00am-12:00pm)

Removal Date & Time: Friday, Dec. 11, 2026 (10:00am – 1:00pm)

To access the prospectus, labels, and to register and pay online, please click the blue buttons.

Captiva Civic Association

"Depth of Field"

2026 Invitational Exhibit

November 19, 2026 - December 16, 2026

Exhibit Chair:

Sherry Fonseth-Lais (SCAL) (763) 516-1053

This invitation-only exhibit honors the award winning artists of the 2026 Captiva Civic Association “Reflections” exhibit.

The “Depth of Field” theme is a fascinating exploration of visual perception, focus, and space welcoming a diverse range of artistic expressions.

Opening Reception

(Complimentary admission open to the public)

Thursday, November 19, 2026 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm

All artwork is available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Captiva Civic Association.

Sanibel Community House

'Touched by the Sun'

January 6, 2027 - February 11, 2027

Exhibit Chairs:

Joleen Mercedes Raho (SCAL) (951) 239-6713

Sherry Fonseth-Lais (SCAL) (763) 516-1053

This theme is open to broad interpretation.  Freshly rendered works not previously exhibited in public are cordially invited to participate in this popular juried exhibition, which is open to all members of the Sanibel-Captiva Art League and the Art Council of Southwest Florida.   



Juror & Judge:  Alex Bustamante

"Sunset at Ding Darling" Oil on Canvas

by SCAL artist John Rizza

Receiving Date & Time:  Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027 (10:00am-12:00pm)

Opening Reception:  Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2027 (5:30pm-7:20pm)

Removal Date & Time:  Thursday, Feb 11, 2027 (3:00pm-5:00pm)

To access the prospectus, labels, other pertinent documents, and to register and pay online, please click the blue buttons.

"Dreaming of Sanibel"  Acrylic

by SCAL artist Sherry Fonseth-Lais

Sanibel Public Library

"Island Life"

January 11, 2027 - March 8, 2027

Exhibit Chair:

Donna Esher (sancapartleague@gmail.com)

The Sanibel Captiva Art League (SCAL) and The Sanibel Public Library offer the following art exhibit to Sanibel-Captiva Art League members only. To be held at the Sanibel Public Library, 770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957.

This exhibit celebrates the colors, creatures, landscapes, people, pleasures, and spirit of island life. Whether you live on an island or simply embrace an island state of mind, you’ll discover original works by local artists in realistic, whimsical, and abstract styles.   

Receiving Date & Time: Monday, Jan. 11, 2027 (9:00am-11:00am) Removal Date & Time: Monday, Mar. 8, 2027 (9:00am – 11:00am)



To access the prospectus, labels, and to register and pay online, please click the blue buttons.

SCCF Bailey Homestead Preserve

'Fins, Feathers, and Fronds' Exhibit

February 9, 2027 - March 11, 2027

Exhibit Chairs:

Jenny Evans (SCCF)  239-472-1932

Donna Esher (SCAL)  609-513-3649

Kimberly Paulus (SCAL)  239-822-4044

This exhibit is open to all members of the Sanibel-Captiva Art League and the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation.  The exhibit will feature fresh works of art that align with SCCF's mission to protect and care for Southwest Florida's coastal ecosystems and celebrate the amazing plants and flowers that bring us beauty, and feed and house an abundance of wildlife and pollinators.

Receiving Date & Time:  Friday, Feb. 5, 2027 (10:00am-12:00pm)

Removal Date & Time:  Friday, March 12, 2027 (9:00am-11:00am)

To access the prospectus, labels, and to register and pay online, please click the blue buttons.

"Garden Guardian" Watercolor

by SCAL Artist Donna Esher

Sanibel Public Library

"Petite Perspectives"

March 8, 2027 - April 19, 2027

Exhibit Chair:

Donna Esher (sancapartleague@gmail.com)

The Sanibel Captiva Art League (SCAL) and The Sanibel Public Library offer the following art exhibit to Sanibel-Captiva Art League members only. To be held at the Sanibel Public Library, 770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957.

Petite Perspectives celebrates the creativity, imagination, and artistic expression that can happen within a 12" x 12" canvas or smaller.  From intimate glimpses of island life and nature, to bold bursts of color, unexpected viewpoints, and captivating details, this exhibit proves that great art doesn't need a large footprint.  Come explore a delightful collection of works where small scale inspires big ideas, fresh perspectives, and plenty of artistic personality.

Receiving Date & Time: Monday, March 8, 2027 (9:00am-11:00am) Removal Date & Time: Monday, April 19, 2027 (9:00am – 11:00am)



To access the prospectus, labels, and to register and pay online, please click the blue buttons.

Captiva Civic Association

"The Whole Palette"

March 18, 2027 - April 16, 2027

Exhibit Chairs:

Joleen Mercedes Raho (SCAL) (951) 239-6713

Sherry Fonseth-Lais (SCAL) (763) 516-1053

The Whole Palette celebrates the full spectrum of artistic expression, bringing together diverse colors, mediums, styles, and perspectives. From bold contrasts to subtle harmonies, each work invites viewers to experience how artists transform possibility into vivid, individual visions.

Receiving Date & Time:  Friday, Mar. 12, 2027 (10:00am-12:00pm)

Opening Reception:  Thursday, Mar. 18, 2027 (5:00pm-7:00pm)

Removal Date & Time:  Monday, April 19, 2027 (10:00am-12:00pm)

Juror & Judge:  Aimee Harrison

To access the prospectus, labels, and to register and pay online, please click the blue buttons.

"Tranquility" Oil on Canvas

by SCAL artist Vreni Scheu

"Delicate Matter"  Acrylic

by SCAL artist Joleen Mercedes Raho

Pending

COCO Art Gallery - Estero

"Color Splash !!"

April 6, 2027 - May 1, 2027

Exhibit Chairs:

Donna Esher (sancapartleague@gmail.com)

Patrick Conolly (pconolly@yahoo.com)

Receiving Date & Time:  Monday, April 5, 2027 (10:00am-12:00pm)

Opening Reception:  Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2027 (5:00pm-7:00pm)

Removal Date & Time:  Sunday, May 2, 2027 (12:00pm-3:00pm)



Prospectus, Artist Agreement, and other pertinent documents will be uploaded in the near future pending final approval.