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Welcome to the Cape Coral Art League

Join Our Art Classes & Community "Creativity Takes Courage" - Henri Matisse

Join Our Art Classes & Community "Creativity Takes Courage" - Henri MatisseJoin Our Art Classes & Community "Creativity Takes Courage" - Henri Matisse

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There's much to see here. So, take your time, look around and enjoy all the creativity around you.   


to view/print a copy of our 2020/2021 SEASON SHOWS click here. 

APRIL 2021 GALLERY ART SHOW

APRIL 2021: “MIXED MEDIA”

Theme: Any artwork in which more than one medium or material has been employed.

The theme is meant to be inclusive and open to artistic interpretation. 

The artist must list all mediums used on their receiving paperwork.


Receiving: Monday, April 5, 2021 from 12pm to 3pm

Reception: No reception

Removal: Monday, May 3, 2021 from 12pm to 3pm


Eligibility:  This is a CCAL Member Show. This show is open to CCAL members only.

The Show Chair will determine if artwork meets fine art criteria and is accpted.



APRIL 2021 PrOspectus

Prospectus - MIXED MEDIA - APR 2021 (pdf)

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APRIL 2021 SHOW WINNERS

FIRST PLACE

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

FIRST PLACE

      #25, Sharon Vanasse, Cape Cod Sunset

Acrylic/Driftwood/Stone/Magazine/

String/Pebbles 

Judge’s Comment: “Creative use of materials. Beautiful piece that draws you to it.”  

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

    #10, Lynne Renzenberger, Untitled, Watercolor/Pencil/Colored Pencils/

Pastel Sticks

Judge’s Comment: “Enchanting piece with wonderful use of color and technique.”

THIRD PLACE

SECOND PLACE

HONORABLE MENTION

THIRD PLACE

      #21, Rosemary Sexton, After the Rain, Acrylic/String/Tissue Paper/Oil

Judge’s Comment: “Love the subject of the piece and the use of string and tissue paper to enhance the depth of the work.”


HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

     #7, Traci Skelton, Party Gourd, Gourd/Lampwork/Glass Beads/Wire

Judge’s Comment: “Fun piece with great use of materials and techniques.”

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION 

   #16, Faith Gaillot, A Sailor’s View, Watercolor/Pen & Ink/Acrylic

Judge’s Comment: “Beautiful piece that makes you feel like you are on a peaceful voyage.


MARCH 2021 GALLERY ART SHOW

MARCH 2021: “FLORA AND/OR FAUNA”

Theme: Plants and/or animals of any region, habitat or geological period.

This theme is meant to be inclusive and open to artistic interpretation.


Receiving: Monday, Mar. 1, 2021 from 12pm to 3pm

Reception: No reception

Removal: Monday, Apr. 5, 2021 from 12pm to 3pm


Eligibility:  This is a juried All Council Member Show. This show is open to CCAL members and Art Council of Southwest Florida members. 

The Judge will determine if artwork meets fine art criteria and is accepted.



MARCH PrOspectus & CLASS ACT student invitation

Prospectus - Flora and Fauna 2021 draft (pdf)

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"Class Act 2021" - Student Show Invitation (jpg)

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MARCH 2021 SHOW WINNERS

FIRST PLACE

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

FIRST PLACE

    #4, Brian Small, Friendly Perch, Graphite 

Judge’s Comment: “Very good drawing with a range of values and detail. Fun subject. The very nice handling of graphite and detail set this apart.”  

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

  #19, Leslie McNeil, The Golden Hour, Pastel

Judge’s Comment: “Lovely handling of light and color to express a mood.”

THIRD PLACE

SECOND PLACE

HONORABLE MENTION

THIRD PLACE

    #1, Ray Valente, Cat Nap, Watercolor

Judge’s Comment: “Nice handling of the medium to create the feeling of repose. Good combination of flora and fauna!”


HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

   #56, Jessi Delich, Celtic Sheep, Oil

Judge’s Comment: “Good composition & drawing of sheep. Nice feeling of a flock pressed together.”

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION 

  #11, Faith Gailett, Zinnia – Up Close, Pen & Ink

Judge’s Comment: “Nice handling of pen & ink.”


FEBRUARY 2021 GALLERY ART SHOW

FEBRUARY 2021: “WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE”

Theme:  “Representations of living organisms – mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, insects, etc.”

The theme is meant to be inclusive and open to artistic interpretation.


The Show Chair will determine if artwork meets fine art criteria and is accepted.


Receiving:  Monday, February 1, 2021, from 12pm to 3 pm

Reception: No reception

Removal:  Monday, March 1, 2021, from 12pm to 3 pm


Eligibility :  This show is open to CCAL members and Art Council of Southwest Florida members. The Judge will determine if artwork meets fine art criteria and is accepted. 

PrOspectus - WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE, FEBRUARY 2021

Prospectus - Wild About Wildlife 2021 (pdf)

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FEBRUARY 2021 SHOW WINNERS

FIRST PLACE

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

FIRST PLACE

    #32, Lynne Renzenberger, Fowl Play, Pastel

Judge’s Comment: “Very unique and different composition. Subjects are rendered well.”

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

    #29, Beth Blewett, Coming Ashore, Acrylic

Judge’s Comment: “Beautiful use of color, lights and shadows.”

THIRD PLACE

SECOND PLACE

HONORABLE MENTION

THIRD PLACE

  #5, Rosemary Sexton, Chillin, Acrylic

Judge’s Comment: “Great composition. The skin tones under and above water are done well.”


HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

  #4, Kathy Gibbs, Flamingo Plays, Oil

Judge’s Comment: “Beautiful use of lights and darks. Colorful but not bright. Great water technique”


HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION 

#30, Colin Peck, Fishy Tale, Acrylic

Judge’s Comment: “Great subject matter over pouring. Perfect for fish Unique”


JANUARY 2021 gallery art SHOW

JANUARY 2021: “ALL ABSTRACTS”

Theme: "All forms of nonrepresentational art from semi-abstract to wholly abstract."


Judged Show


Receiving: Monday, January 4, 2021, from 12pm to 3pm

Reception: No reception

Removal: Monday, February 2, 2021, from 12pm to 3 pm


Eligibility: This show is open to CCAL members only. The Show Chair will determine if artwork meets fine art criteria and is accepted.


PrOspectus - ALL ABSTRACTS, JANUARY 2021

Prospectus_ALL_ABSTRACT_JAN_2021 (pdf)

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JANUARY 2021 SHOW WINNERS

FIRST PLACE

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

FIRST PLACE

  #6, Jan Werdin, Faces in Places, Mixed

Judge’s Comment: “A wonderful work that keeps opening up to the viewer. It appears random at first glance but becomes well-structured in its composition of light and dark, imagery placement, while not losing spontaneity.”

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

  #15, Ann Pelt, Piano Player, Watercolor

Judge’s Comment: “This is a masterpiece in the technical skills of watercolor while maintaining the joy of abstract expression."

THIRD PLACE

SECOND PLACE

HONORABLE MENTION

THIRD PLACE

#7, Colin Peck, Keep Looking, Acrylic

Judge’s Comment: “This piece demonstrates the freedom of working in acrylics using a spontaneous technique. The monochromatic color scheme accentuates the “value” strength in its rhythmic composition.” 


HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

#11, Brian Small, Rooted in Chaos, Charcoal

I enjoyed seeing a work in the purest of drawing mediums. A strong statement with a sensitivity to light and dark, the beauty of simple lines, creative texture. 


HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION 

#19, Amanda Warner, Colors of the Sea,

Spray Paint

I applaud seeing so many works in the contemporary medium of spray painting. This particular piece has a nice sense of color field, creating an ethereal study contrasting delicacy & strength. 


DECEMBER 2020 gallery art SHOW

DECEMBER 2020: “CELEBRATE AMERICA”

American views, ideals, icons, patriotic symbols and landmarks

Theme: "The theme is meant to be inclusive and open to artistic interpretation."


Judged Show


Receiving: Monday, December 7, 2020, from 12pm to 3pm

Reception: No reception

Removal: Monday, January 4, 2021, from 12pm to 3 pm


Eligibility: This show is open to CCAL members only. The Show Chair will determine if artwork meets fine art criteria and is accepted.


PROSPECTUS - CELEBRATE AMERICA, DECEMBER 2020

Prospectus_Celebrate America Dec 2020 (pdf)

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DECEMBER 2020 SHOW WINNERS

FIRST PLACE

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

  #3, Brian Small, We the People, Graphite

Judge’s Comment: “Very good workmanship. Excellent idea & composition. Stayed true to the theme of the show to “Celebrate America”.

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

#25, Carmen Sprague, Honor Guard, Photo

 Judge’s Comment: “Great Composition capturing the respect of our flag. Note the rule of thirds and how the American flag is in the sweet spot where the thirds intersect.”


THIRD PLACE

SECOND PLACE

HONORABLE MENTION

 #14, Colin Peck, Back in Day, Mixed Medium

  Judge’s Comment:  “This artist’s knowledge of perspective is evident which allows the viewer to engage in enjoying the theme."

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

  #15, Sharon Shaw, Willie an American Icon, Charcoal

“Great use of the medium and good likeness using details makes the viewer stop and enjoy.”


HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

  #12, Linda Conner, Birdbrain, Acrylic

“Good use of analogous colors. Nice composition.”


NOVEMBER 2020 GALLERY ART SHOW

NOVEMBER 2020: “GO FOR IT”

Theme: The theme is meant to be inclusive and open to artistic interpretation.


Judged Show


Receiving: Monday, November 2, 2020, from 12pm to 3pm

Reception: No reception

Removal: Monday, December 7, 2020, from 12pm to 3 pm


Eligibility: This show is open to CCAL members and Art Council of Southwest Florida members. The Judge will determine if artwork meets fine art criteria and is accepted. Exhibiting artists must show current membership card at receiving.

Prospectus_Go_For_It_2020_Nov.02 (pdf)

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NOVEMBER 2020 SHOW WINNERS

FIRST PLACE

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

#33, Traci Skelton, Saturday, Bowman’s Beach, Oil 

Judge’s Comment: “I feel like I’m at Bowman’s Beach! Traci’s skill depiction of moving waves, serene sky, and frenetic beach goers grabbed my attention. Her attention to details, composition of the scene, and the framing helped me to select this first prize painting. This piece tells a story!”

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

#24, Kathy Gibbs, Giddy, Mixed

 Judge’s Comment: “Kathy’s composition made me smile! She selected a perfect title “Giddy”. Her monochromatic palette and sensual shapes play well together. Her free use of drips and stamped shapes add to this playful piece.”


THIRD PLACE

SECOND PLACE

HONORABLE MENTION

#32, Lynne Renzenberger, Sunset Grille, Colored Pencil

Judge’s Comment: “Lynne’s skill with colored pencils is evident in “Sunset Grille” This realistic interpretation is architecturally correct. You can almost feel the breeze moving the palm fronds and flag. Fantastic technique.”


HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

#3, Paul David, Nature Shared, Painted Cut Foam Board

Judge’s Comment: “Paul’s exquisitely cut 3-D sculptural piece required keen observation. The whimsical gator just made me smile. The bromeliads add a touch of color in the natural landscape. Super composition!”


HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

HONORABLE MENTION

#35, Nance Marsden, Feels Like, Oil Pastel

Judge’s Comment: “Nance’s portrait stands out. Her use of colors – her browns and blues are so unique from any other art works in the show. The woman in the portrait looks like she can see into the future. It looks like 2020 so far to me.”



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