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August 10, 2026 – (KEY WEST, FL).  The Key West Art & Historical Society announced today the donation of a culturally significant woodcarving by distinguished Cuban American folk artist Mario Sanchez, gifted to the Society by Holly S. Merrill.  The work, inherited by Merrill from her mother, Scotti Merrill, depicts a traditional Key West funeral […]

August 10, 2026 – (KEY WEST, FL).  The Key West Art & Historical Society announced today the donation of a culturally significant woodcarving by distinguished Cuban American folk artist Mario Sanchez, gifted to the Society by Holly S. Merrill.  The work, inherited by Merrill from her mother, Scotti Merrill, depicts a traditional Key West funeral […]

BECOMING The World of Carole Faye Transformation is the defining force of Carole Faye’s artistic practice.  Working across mixed media and sculpture, she reclaims discarded materials and overlooked objects, revealing that what is broken, forgotten, or cast aside is never without value.  Through acts of collecting, assembling, and reinvention, Faye creates works that explore personal […]

July 30, 2026 – (KEY WEST, FL).  The Key West Art & Historical Society is pleased to present another installment of its popular lecture series, Happy Hour with the Historian.  Historian Cori Convertito, Ph.D., will present “Remember the Maine: Explosion, Mystery, and the Road to War” on Thursday, August 13, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Comedy Key West. The engaging […]

Living Open Art and Literature from Key West’s LGBTQ+ Renaissance For generations, Key West has been a sanctuary for artists seeking the freedom to live authentically and create without restraint.  Living Open: Two Decades of Art in Key West celebrates the remarkable contributions of the island’s LGBTQ+ artists, whose work reflects not only extraordinary artistic […]

Collecting Paradise Souvenirs & Ephemera of the Florida Keys Step into a nostalgic journey through the Florida Keys, where memories of island adventures have long been captured in the keepsakes visitors carried home.  Collecting Paradise: Souvenirs & Ephemera of the Florida Keys explores the fascinating history of tourism in the Keys and the enduring tradition […]

July 9, 2026 – (KEY WEST, FL).  The Key West Art & Historical Society is pleased to present a special installment of its popular lecture series, Happy Hour with the Historian, in conjunction with the annual Hemingway Days celebration.  Historian Cori Convertito, Ph.D., will present “Following the Fish: Hemingway in Key West” on Thursday, July 23, […]

June 30, 2026 – (KEY WEST, FL).  The Tennessee Williams Museum, one of Key West’s most beloved literary attractions, is embarking on a new chapter with the announcement that it will relocate to a new permanent home at 604 Whitehead Street.  The museum’s current location at 513 Truman Avenue will remain open through July 5, […]

June 11, 2026 – (KEY WEST, FL).  On Monday, June 22, the Key West Art & Historical Society welcomes historian Dr. Jason W. Smith for a lecture titled “Naval Gazing: Remembering the Maine and the Ordinary Origins of American Empire, 1898–1916.”  The talk, part of the Society’s Distinguished Speaker Series, will take place from 6:00 p.m. to […]

Looking for a fun way to support our non-profit organization? Join us Monday, September 21, as we gear up for our monthly KWAHS Fundraiser Bingo at The Green Parrot from 7-9pm hosted by our curator, Cori Convertito. Come get your BINGO on for a good cause! All are welcome to play BINGO to support our non-profit. […]