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November 4, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL).  The Key West Art and Historical Society announces a $50,000 challenge grant from longtime supporter Dogwood Foundation to replace the inoperable elevator at the Key West Museum of Art and History at the Custom House.  Dogwood Foundation will match dollar for dollar up to $50,000 with a goal […]

Call to Female Artists: Florida Keys Women’s Art Exhibition Returns to the Key West Museum of Art & History October 21, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL).  Key West Art & Historical Society is reviving its popular juried art exhibition, “From a Woman’s Hand,” and invites Florida Keys women to apply.  The exhibit in the Key […]

Key West Museum of Art & History to open Major Exhibition featuring more than 40 works by acclaimed artist Norbert Szilagyi October 14, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL).  The Key West Museum of Art & History is the venue for “Monkey in Paradise: A Norbert Szilagyi Retrospective,” an exhibition that will celebrate the longtime Key […]

September 23, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL).  On Sunday, October 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., join the education staff of the Key West Art & Historical Society at its Fort East Martello Museum, located at 3501 South Roosevelt Boulevard, for a free family program that will explore one of the island’s Civil War-era […]

Retrospective Exhibition to Celebrate Key West Photographer Richard Watherwax Opening at the Key West Museum of Art & History August 26, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL).  The Key West Museum of Art & History will celebrate the opening of its newest temporary exhibition, “The Antic Humor of Richard Watherwax” on Friday, September 13.  The exhibition […]

August 26, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL).  Food vendors, face and body painters, artisans of all imaginings, and non-profits are invited to register as a vendor at the upcoming ZombieLand, prior to the Zombie Bike Ride, taking place on Sunday, October 20, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Fort East Martello Museum, 3501 […]

The Key West Art & Historical Society Announces the Acquisition of a Culturally Significant Mario Sanchez Woodcarving July 16, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL).  The Key West Art & Historical Society announced today the acquisition of a culturally significant woodcarving created by distinguished Cuban American folk artist Mario Sanchez.  Joining another 200 Sanchez works already […]

“The Enduring Magic of Margaritaville” to be next Distinguished Speaker Series Talk featuring Jimmy Buffett Biographer Ryan White July 29, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL).  On Friday, August 30, join journalist and Jimmy Buffett biographer Ryan White as he presents on the legacy of the famed Trop Rock singer-songwriter as part of the Key West […]

Key West, Florida (July 1, 2024) — Florida Humanities, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), has launched a new exhibition partnership program, “Exhibition Starter Kit: FOOD” and selected the Key West Art & Historical Society as an inaugural recipient. In total, eight nonprofit organizations received funding from Florida Humanities in June […]

June 24, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL).  Raise a glass to Florida Keys history with Key West Art & Historical Society Curator and Historian Cori Convertito, Ph.D., on Thursday, July 18, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. during her popular “Happy Hour with the Historian” program at Comedy Key West, 218 Whitehead Street.  Enjoy a […]