“Shaping an Island: Key West’s Black History” to be next KWAHS Distinguished Speaker Series Program

December 27, 2022 – (KEY WEST, FL).  The Key West Art & Historical Society invites the community to attend a free lecture by Dr. Cori Convertito titled, “Shaping an Island: Key West’s Black History.”  The lecture will be held at Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton Street, on Thursday, January 5, beginning at 6:00 p.m.  The program […]

Meet Award-Winning Author Joy Castro at Book Launch and Reading Event at San Carlos Institute

December 27, 2022 – (KEY WEST, FL).  Award-winning author Joy Castro will be offering a book reading and signing copies of her new novel, “One Brilliant Flame” at the San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval Street, on Wednesday, January 11, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  This event is presented by Key West Art & Historical […]

Poets and Writers Invited to Participate in Tennessee Williams Poetry and Short Story Contests

December 27, 2022 – (KEY WEST, FL).  As the Tennessee Williams Birthday Celebration nears, Key West Art & Historical Society invites poets and writers to submit original works for its 2023 Poetry and Short Story writing contests – components of the annual celebration held each March in honor of the Pulitzer Prize-winning literary icon that […]

“Writers in Paradise” to be next Virtual Distinguished Speaker Series talk

November 28 – (KEY WEST, FL).  On Thursday, December 8, beginning at 5:00 p.m., Key West Art & Historical Society welcomes Distinguished Speaker Series guest Dr. James Clark who will present, “Florida Literary Luminaries: Writing in Paradise.”  This free virtual lecture delves into Clark’s newest book of the same title which examines a bevy of […]

Call to Female Artists: Florida Keys Women’s Art Exhibition Returns to the Key West Museum of Art & History

November 21, 2022 – (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 West Museum of Art & History’s Bumpus Gallery will feature paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, prints, textiles, and ceramics created […]

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

November 21, 2022 – (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 9 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 […]

The Key West Museum of Art & History’s Sensational ‘Key West 200’ Exhibition to Close November 30th with Free Evening Bash

November 15, 2022 – (KEY WEST, FL).  The Key West Museum of Art & History will celebrate the closing of its seminal exhibit “Key West 200,” the first major exploration into 200 years of Key West history and culture, on Wednesday, November 30.  The celebration is a free community party from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 […]

“Key West: 200 Years of History & Culture” Documentary Screening at Tropic Cinema

November 14, 2022 – (KEY WEST, FL).  Key West Art & Historical Society, filmmaker Michael J. Kirk and Tropic Cinema will host a screening of the first ever documentary on the history of Key West at Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton Street, on November 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  The documentary is titled “Key […]

“Jefferson B. Browne’s Key West” to be next KWAHS Happy Hour with the Historian Event

November 7, 2022 – (KEY WEST, FL).  Raise a toast to Key West history with Key West Art & Historical Society Curator and Historian Cori Convertito, Ph.D., on Thursday, November 17, 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 […]

Sail into Historic Exploration with Key West Art & Historical Society, SV Argo Navis and Keys Historian Brad Bertelli

October 31, 2022 – (KEY WEST, FL).  On Saturday, November 12, launching at 9:00 a.m., noted Florida Keys historian and author Brad Bertelli will lead the next in a series of monthly historically informative two-hour seafaring excursions presented by Key West Art & Historical Society in partnership with S/V Argo Navis. Passengers aboard the luxury […]
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