About the Gallery
The Gallery of Fine Art was founded in 1979 on the Lee campus of Edison College. The gallery is a non-collecting institution and has as its primary function the exhibition, presentation and interpretation of modern and contemporary artwork in all media.
On June 4th 2004 the Gallery of Fine Art was renamed the bob Rauschenberg gallery, commemorating the long time association and friendship the Gallery has had with Mr. Rauschenberg. Over a span of nearly 30 years the gallery has had an ongoing association with Mr. Rauschenberg that has included world premier exhibits of such notable pieces as the ¼ Mile or Two Furlong Piece, where the Gallery has hosted 3 separate additions to the piece. Additionally, the Gallery has seen the unveiling of numerous series Mr. Rauschenberg has worked on, including the Salvage Series, Gluts, Short Stories, Scenarios and most recently Runts. The Galleries 14th exhibition of Mr. Rauschenberg’s work is schedule for January of 2008.
Annually the gallery host 8 exhibitions, including one student show at the end of the academic year and one major community event in the summer, Arts for Act, Inc. Each year more than 10,000 people visit the Gallery, attend lectures, and participate in other activities hosted by the Gallery.
Gallery Mission Statement:
- To present exhibitions of high quality. The annual program of exhibitions shall provide a wide variety of aesthetic experiences for gallery visitors with a focus on modern and contemporary art.
- To support the educational mission of Edison College, enriching the lives of Edison students beyond the classroom, as well as in an instructional setting.
- To provide cultural leadership in Southwest Florida by maintaining a high standard of quality and by offering exhibitions not otherwise available to area residents and visitors.
To provide interpretative / educational programs which facilitate the appreciation of gallery exhibitions, to benefit students at Edison College, students of public and private schools, and the general public with the College’s service area.
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Street Address
8099 College Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33919
Phone: 239-489-9313
Phone2: 239-489-9314
Fax: 239-489-9482
Gallery Hours
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Closed Sunday and holidays
Admission
Free
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