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Key West Museum of Art & History to Present Christine Fifer’s New Twist on a Classic American Toy in Her Latest Artwork

December 26, 2023 – (KEY WEST, FL). On January 12, 2024, the Key West Museum of Art & History will open the solo exhibition “Charmed Life: Assemblages by Christine Fifer”. Known for her saturated paintings with detailed composition, Christine Fifer is surprising us with a new twist on her art with a special nod to […]

“Changing of the Guard: A Key West Music Centric Conversation” to be next Distinguished Speaker Series Talk featuring Ralph De Palma

December 5, 2023 – (KEY WEST, FL). On Tuesday, December 12, join Key West music historian and photojournalist Ralph De Palma in conversation with Dr. Cori Convertito as he examines the island’s celebrated music legacy as part of the Key West Art & Historical Society’s Distinguished Speaker Series. His talk entitled, “Changing of the Guard: […]

Key West’s Historic Seaport and its Industries to be Featured in a Key West Museum of Art & History Exhibition

December 4, 2023 – (KEY WEST, FL). The Key West Art & Historical Society is delighted to announce the opening of its forthcoming temporary exhibition “Our Working Waterfront.” Lauding the island’s protracted maritime history, this exhibition will explore the various industries and people that have operated from Key West’s Historic Seaport district. The Society welcomes […]

Spectacular Annual Holiday Concert & Bazaar at Key West Museum of Art & History

November 29, 2023 – (KEY WEST, FL). Locals and visitors alike can delight in festive holiday spirit at Key West Art & Historical Society’s “Holiday Concert & Bazaar” on Friday, December 8 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., located on the sweeping porch and promenade of the Key West Museum of Art & History, 281 […]

“American Volunteers in Cuba’s Insurgent Army” to be next Distinguished Speaker Series Talk featuring the Smithsonian’s Paul Michael Taylor

November 17, 2023 – (KEY WEST, FL). On Thursday, November 30, join research anthropologist and author Dr. Paul Michael Taylor as he presents his findings on a research and public outreach project being carried out by the Smithsonian in cooperation with the San Carlos Institute as part of the Key West Art & Historical Society’s […]

Flamboyant Headdress Ball Creations to be Featured in a Key West Museum of Art & History Exhibition

October 31, 2023 – (KEY WEST, FL). The Key West Art & Historical Society is pleased to announce the opening of its forthcoming exhibition “Key West Headdress Ball: Celebrating 40 Years of Creativity.” Produced for four decades by the Key West Business Guild, this exhibition will showcase many of this year’s Headdress Ball elaborate creations […]

The Key West Art & Historical Society Hosts Free Civil War Art Program at Fort East Martello Museum

October 17, 2023 – (KEY WEST, FL). On Sunday, November 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., join the staff of the Fort East Martello Museum, located at 3501 South Roosevelt Boulevard, to explore one of the island’s Civil War-era forts and its exhibits which encompass our rich and diverse history. Dubbed “Family Museum Day,” […]

“Collecting Key West: The Sketches of Mario Sanchez” to be next KWAHS Happy Hour with the Historian Event

October 3, 2023 – (KEY WEST, FL). Raise a toast to Florida Keys art and history with Key West Art & Historical Society Curator and Historian Cori Convertito, Ph.D., on Thursday, October 19, 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. […]

The Key West Museum of Art & History to Open Exhibition Exploring the Sculptural Artwork of Elizabeth Devries

September 28, 2023 – (KEY WEST, FL). The Key West Art & Historical Society is pleased to announce the opening of its forthcoming exhibition “Key West Shutter Stories: The Artwork of Elizabeth Devries.” Known locally as Lizzie the Shutter Lady, this exhibition will showcase her sculptural vignettes assembled from historic window shutters salvaged from Key […]

“Clear Havanas: Key West’s Cigar Industry” to be next KWAHS Happy Hour with the Historian Event

August 22, 2023 – (KEY WEST, FL). Raise a toast to Florida Keys art and history with Key West Art & Historical Society Curator and Historian Cori Convertito, Ph.D., on Thursday, September 14, 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. […]