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Art

Warming up to a cool idea

By LENNIE BENNETT
Published June 8, 2006

We know, we know. . . It's getting hot and the idea of an evening stroll is not as appealing as it was a month ago. Still, readjust your comfort level, break out the halters and guayaberas and soak up some visual pleasure on Saturday during the monthly Downtown Arts Association gallery walk. Incentive: All venues are air-conditioned. Added incentive: Some open new shows this weekend. The Arts Center, for example has three exhibitions, including Gary Chapman's paintings, one of which is shown above. Along the way, stop for refreshment at one of a growing number of cafes in the downtown area. Galleries are open from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Free admission.

Participating galleries

Alla Prima Fine Art, 111 Second Ave. NE (new location)

Artists Gallery Royale, 200 Second Ave. N

The Arts Center, 719 Central Ave.

ArtSpace, 10 Fifth St. N

Augustine-Ludovico Studio, 2851 First Ave. N

Central Gallery, 540 Central Ave.

Craftsman House, 2955 Central Ave.

Creative Clay & Cultural Art Services, 1124 Central Ave.

Crystal Mirage Gallery, at the Pier

Davidson Fine Arts, 725 Central Ave.

Florida Craftsmen Gallery, 501 Central Ave.

Glass Canvas Gallery, 146 Second St. N

Interior Motives, 1110 Central Ave.

Kellusion Art Gallery, 538 Central Ave.

Lynn J. Merhige Gallery & Studio, 216 Fourth St. N

Red Cloud Indian Arts, 208 Beach Drive NE

Shapiro's at Baywalk, 185 Second Ave. N

Studio Encanto, 209 First St. NE

Studio Szabries, 1746 Central Ave.

Trinity Gallery, 214 Beach Drive NE

T. W. Curtis Foundation Gallery, 331 16th St. N

Vladimir's Collection, 111 Second Ave. NE

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