Naples Art

Arts visionary and advertising pioneer Myra Janco Daniels died Wednesday at 96.

Myra Janco Daniels, iconic arts champion and advertising pioneer, dies Wednesday

John Davis

Myra Janco Daniels, who founded the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artis-Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art (now the Baker Museum), died Wednesday, June 22, at the age of 96.

A model applies cloud-inspired makeup before walking the runway in the 2022 Naples Art Scene to Be Seen fashion show. Each year Naples Art accepts entries through a blind submission process. Judges look for out-of-the-box, one-of-a-kind concepts. This year, thirteen artists were chosen to present 38 inventive and enthralling looks that embody the concept of wearable art.

Go behind the scenes for fashion defying designs at Naples Art Scene to be Seen

Tara Calligan

Naples Art is seeking artist and designer concept submissions for the 6th Annual “Scene to Be Seen” Runway Art Show, taking place January 2023. "Scene to be Seen" is Naples Art’s signature annual gala and runway show featuring unique creations that boldly embody the concept of “wearable art.” Go behind the scenes of this year’s event with WGCU’s Tara Calligan.

Naples Art Executive Director and Chief Currator Frank Verpoorten

Naples Art Selects New Director Frank Verpoorten

John Davis

The new year brings new leadership to Collier County’s longest-running arts organization. We’ll talk with the new Executive Director and Chief Curator for Naples Art, Frank Verpoorten. The nonprofit Naples Art at the von Liebig Art Center in downtown Naples is known for its exhibitions, arts education and festivals. We’ll talk with Verpoorten about his background and vision for Naples Art going forward.