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Behind The Brush
Take a deeper dive into the Art you see by going Behind The Brush with the Artist as we sit down in the studio to talk about the Local SWFL Art scene with the creators of it! Find out about where they are from, what inspires them, upcoming events and so much more... This is where the Sound of Art comes to Life... This is Behind The Brush!
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Want to be a guest on Behind The Brush to talk about your upcoming shows, your gallery, collaborations or just talk about the Art scene in general... Drop us a line and our booking manager will set an appointment to discuss your topic for the show before we book you in the studio to go Behind The Brush!
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Devon Morreale Parker
We sit down with Devon Morreale Parker, Executive Director of the Sidney Berne Davis Art Center in Downtown Fort Myers, to discuss her 14 year career SWFL Arts, some historical facts about the Sidney Berne Davis Art Center, upcoming events and so much more! Click below to Listen where ever you get your Podcasts!
Neil Volz
Executive Director of the Alliance For The Arts in Fort Myers
This week we sat down with the Executive Director of Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers, Neil Volz to talk about his career impacting the community, his vision for the Art Center, upcoming events and so much more!
Juliana Versari
We site down with Juliana to talk about her career in the arts from costume design to making short films and her transition from California to the Florida Art Scene!
Juan Santiago: Executive Director of Fort Myers Art Fest
This week on Behind The Brush, we sit down with the new Executive Director of the Fort Myers ArtFest. After 26 Years, the torch has been passed to the next Generation of Art Leadership in Fort Myers, and we are excited to talk to him and hear about the new staff!
Juli Congress Bobman
This week, we sat down with Juli Bobman, an outstanding local artist who made a huge impact on the SWFL Art scene with the Life Drawings Gallery and Classes. Learn what it's all about here and how it won't only challenge you as an artist... It will give you a whole new sense of "Community and Connection" in the Arts!
Brian Weaver
This week we sat down with Brian Weaver to talk about the Family Connections Show featuring the art from his students at Family Initiative and some of the exciting things coming up with Artsemble Underground!
Marvin D. Rouse
This week was sat down with amazing Artist Marvin D. Rouse to talk about his show: Art 4 The Senses, his Gallery in Naples and his upcoming collaborations!
Alyona Ushe: Executive Director of Bonita Arts
This week, we sat down with Alyona Ushe, Executive Director of Bonita Arts, to discuss all the amazing Jazz, Blues & Southern Rock Concerts coming up, as well as a deep dive into the Educational side of the Center and the classes you can get involved in!
Dawn Webb
This week we sat down with Local Artist & Tattoo Talent Dawn Webb, owner of Paradise Tattoo in Fort Myers to talk about her years and extraordinary experiences in Tattooing, the upcoming Art show in the Main Gallery of Sydney Berne Davis Art Center featuring the art of her talented team at Paradise Tattoo, as well as talk to one of team members Sam Taylor. And we also get the fun details of their upcoming adventure at sea aboard "Ship Rocked" where they will be the featured tattoo artists on a 6-day cruise featuring top names in Rock & Metal!
Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery
This week, we sat down with JoAnn LaPadula & Suzan Lanz of the Fort Myers Art Association & Gallery to discuss the New Location on Cypress Lake, the fun and amazing events they have coming up, from weekly Lunch & Learns to the BIG 75th Birthday Bash on Nov. 1st! Plus, we discussed the impact of Hurricane Ian and how they have built back!
FGCU Art Program & Gallery
This week we sat down with John Loscuito, Gallery Director and Hannah Harley Bouleau, Program Coordinator of FGCU to talk about the amazing exhibitions coming up, the retirement and show for Morgan T. Paine, the changing of times for the arts and artists and so much more!
David Acevedo
This week sat sat down with a true SWFL Art Icon - David Acevedo is not only a top talent in art, but the owner and founder of DAAS Gallery. David shares the history of where it all started in Downtown Fort Myers, the challenges in moving and facing the hurricane, but mostly importantly where is it TODAY with the Art-Triad at thecorner of Colonial Blvd in great partnership with the Alliance for the Arts! Additionally, David talks about not only his retirement, but the amazing talent he is surrounded by at the Gallery and even a spooky story from beyond the grave just in time for the Halloween Season!
Jade Dellinger: Director of The Bob Rauschenberg Gallery
This week, we sat down with the Director of The Bob Rauschenberg Gallery to discuss Bob's 100th Birthday this year on October 22nd, exciting changes coming to the Humanities Hall, some great history about Bob's life, and some of the great happenings at the Gallery.
The Bob Rauschenberg Gallery, located in Florida SouthWestern State College
Address: Florida SouthWestern State College 8099
College Pkwy Bldg. L, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Phone: (239) 489-9313
Savannah Leslie
Savannah Leslie is a multidisciplinary artist based in Fort Myers, Florida, with 19 years of experience as a tattooer and visual artist. Her work has been featured in multiple exhibitions at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, including her debut in Age of the Titans, showcasing a commanding nine-foot canvas. Beyond her visual art, Savannah is a seasoned performer: model, dancer, choreographer, SFX makeup artist, and vocalist of over 20 years who has performed across the country. Deeply committed to using art as a means of healing, she has spent over a decade offering free tattoo work for reconstructed mastectomy patients and individuals with self-harm scarring. Her creative practice celebrates transformation, resilience, and the beauty of reclamation.
Fort Myers Beach Art Association
This week, we sat down with members of the Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery to discuss the organization's rich history and to promote the upcoming 75th Anniversary Celebration. The milestone event, taking place on Friday, November 1, 2025, also commemorates the association’s 75th anniversary, a testament to its enduring role in Florida’s cultural landscape.
Rich Bravo: Beyond The Brush
Richard Bravo — Artist Bio Bravo is a mixed-media painter and illustrator whose work melds pop impressionism, surrealism, and chiaroscuro to create evocative, emotionally resonant visuals. Trained at the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology, Bravo has also built a career as a set designer and scenic painter, collaborating with world-renowned performers ranging from Wu-Tang Clan to DMX. His expressive pieces—ranging from intimate portraits to symbolic narratives—reflect a philosophy he describes best: “I don’t take photographs, I make them,” guiding viewers not just to see but to feel his artistic world. Always evolving, he positions himself as “not just an Artist but a Creative,” offering custom work tailored to any vision.
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Marvin D. Rouse
This week we sat down with Marvin to talk about the success of the "Sneakers Exhibition" and the upcoming Holiday version which will benefit a great organization "Laces of Love". His LIVE ART performance at "Cooking for The Arts", all about BUTTER and discussing what 2026 will bring to his Gallery in Naples!
COMING SOON!