Art Gallery 21 Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary Fostering Local Art, Community & Connection With Juried Art Exhibit Opening Reception This Saturday Featuring 29 Local Artists & 46 Captivating Art Pieces
Art Gallery 21 is pleased to announce it is celebrating its 15 year anniversary this Saturday, September 19th, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Island City Cultural Center located at 600 NE 21st Court in Wilton Manors with the kickoff of its first art exhibit of the season— the 15th Annual Island City Juried Art Exhibit Opening Reception.
With 29 local featured artists and 46 new pieces showcasing a diverse range of captivating and creative art from a variety of local South Florida artists including new, emerging and award-winning artists, this Saturday’s opening reception will be a great celebration of local art, community and connection. “It’s so exciting that Art Gallery 21 is now in our 15th consecutive year hosting art exhibits that celebrate and support local artists!” said Constance Ruppender, founder and President of Art Gallery 21.
This exhibit was curated by local Wilton Manors artist and guest jurist, Tin Ly, who selected the best art pieces from dozens of submissions and selected the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners, who will each receive cash prizes and the opportunity to showcase their work in ‘The Winner’s Show’ at Art Gallery 21 in December,” said Constance Ruppender, founder and President of Art Gallery 21. “We invite all art lovers, local residents, families, friends and neighbors to join us on Saturday for a wonderful art show opening event at the Island City Cultural Center.
29 individual artists submitted 46 original works of art for the this year’s Juried Art Exhibition including oils, watercolors, pastels, acrylics, photography, collage art, mixed media and ceramic sculptures.
PHOTO/ART CREDIT: Susan Convery
Original water color art piece will be on display at the 15th Annual Island City Juried Art Exhibition Opening Reception. Art available for purchase.
Art Gallery 21 is an all-volunteer non-profit organization located in the former Woman’s Club of Wilton Manors, now known as the Island City Cultural Center, offering a historical venue for showcasing and celebrating community and art. “We’re proud that we work with all kinds of local artists including first-time artists, seasoned, award-winning artists and art professors alike. It’s our ultimate mission to foster a creative, happy and fulfilling artist community. All of our art exhibits are open free to the public and run annually from September to June,” Ruppender stated.
The 15th Annual Island City Juried Art Exhibit will be on display to the public from Sept. 19th - Oct. 17th, 2026 every Friday & Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and by appointment.
Featured Local Artists:
Eric Auciello
Jessica Basi
Alex Bass
Melanie Kane Brewer
Joan Carew
Susan Convery
Sky Dauer
Gerard Delaney
Susan Ferianti
Jerome Glickman
Linda Groene
Ken Harrison
Dwight Hoffman
Michael Howard
Luke Kahlich
Diane Karmiol
Robert Korhonen
Jane Kreinberg
Jonathan Kurtz
Claudia Lebel
Michael Mills
Walter O’Neill
Chrissy Quaglieri
William Quigley
Joely Ramo
Tammy Seymour
Laina Todd (PrOG)
Karen Tondiglia
Kevin Wojcjeszeg
PHOTO/ART CREDIT: Artist Robert Korhonen
Original acrylic painting of Dolly Parton will be on display at the 15th Annual Island City Juried Art Exhibition Opening Reception. Art available for purchase.
To learn more details about upcoming art exhibits at Art Gallery 21, please visit www.Artgallery21.org or email ArtGallery21WCWM@gmail.com.