ARTIS—NAPLES ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2024 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMMING
with free admission every Sunday
Four new Daniels Pavilion concerts added to summer calendar
Naples, Fla. (April 26, 2024) – Artis—Naples announced today that The Baker Museum will remain open throughout summer 2024, with free admission on Sundays from Sunday, May 26, to Sunday, September 8. A year-round museum, this marks the second year in its 24-year history that The Baker Museum will remain open all summer long. Artis—Naples has also added evening programs in Daniels Pavilion to complement the museum’s expanded schedule. Additional events, including Art After Hours, Make-and-Take family workshops, docent tours and more, are also planned.
“Following the successful commitment Artis—Naples made to offering year-round programming last summer, we are excited to build upon that momentum by offering full-time residents and tourists of Southwest Florida continued access to visual and performing arts programming, with free museum admission every Sunday this summer,” said Artis—Naples CEO and President Kathleen van Bergen. “We are thrilled to present a range of new evening programs in Daniels Pavilion as well as tremendous educational and community events, providing the growing Southwest Florida community with a variety of opportunities for artistic engagement.”
Current exhibitions on display in The Baker Museum include The Face of Immokalee (on view through April 28), George Gershwin and Modern Art: A Rhapsody in Blue (on view through June 16), Florida Contemporary 2023-24 (on view through June 30), Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop | Works from the Bank of America Collection (on view through September 8) and Deep Cuts from the Ahmet Ertegün Collection (on view through October 2024). Upcoming exhibitions include Tradition Interrupted (on view May 4-July 28), along with an artist talk by exhibiting artist Ramekon O’Arwisters on May 10 and a “Crochet Jam” workshop with O’Arwisters on May 11; the 15th Annual Student Exhibition (on view May 11-June 30); and the recently announced exhibition As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic, Selections from the Wedge Collection (on view July 1-October 2024). Free guided exhibition tours (included with the price of admission) by trained docents are available each week Tuesday-Saturday at 11am and Sunday at 1pm throughout the summer. For more information on The Baker Museum’s exhibition schedule, visit artisnaples.org/baker-museum/exhibitions/.
Additional Artis—Naples summer programming includes four newly added evening performances in Daniels Pavilion: Yacht Rock Gold Experience on Sunday, June 23, at 5pm and 7:30pm; Odyssey Road: Journey Tribute on Thursday, July 18, at 6pm and 8:30pm; Turnstiles: Billy Joel Tribute on Thursday, August 1, at 6pm and 8:30pm; and The Motowners on Thursday, August 15, at 6pm and 8:30pm. Tickets for each performance are $49. The Baker Museum will remain open until 7:30pm on June 23 and 8:30pm on July 18, August 1 and August 15, with free same-day admission for ticket holders. Tickets for all four performances are on sale now.
In addition to these concerts and exhibitions, Artis—Naples presents a diverse array of cultural experiences throughout the summer season. Art After Hours continues into the summer on the final Wednesday of every month (May 29, June 26, July 31 and August 28), offering live music performed by local musicians, refreshments at Heidi’s Place and free admission to all museum exhibitions. Community Day on May 18 offers a day filled with engaging art activities and performances. On May 19, young musicians of the Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra perform alongside the Naples Philharmonic in their Side-by-Side concert, and the Naples Philharmonic returns to Hayes Hall stage on May 23-24 for Patriotic Pops, the orchestra’s annual tradition celebrating the spirit of the nation through music. Patrons will enjoy free Naples Philharmonic Chamber Concerts in the Community from May 29-31, bringing the beauty of chamber music to locations across Southwest Florida. June kicks off with the Naples Philharmonic Pro-Am on June 2, followed by the Festival of Great Organ Music on June 9, showcasing the grandeur of the organ. Throughout June, students participating in Artis—Naples Music Makers Summer Camps will enchant audiences with a free-admission performance every Friday. Families can also participate in free, interactive Make-and-Take workshops (included with the price of museum admission) on July 10 and August 1, providing children and adults with opportunities to further engage with current museum exhibitions by creating their own works of art.
Museum Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
Sunday, noon-4pm
Hours extended to 7:30pm on June 23 and 8:30pm on July 18, August 1 and August 15
Museum Admission:
Adults – $10 | Children – Free
Reduced prices available for select groups
Heidi’s Place Hours:
Thursday-Saturday, 11am-2pm
Sunday, noon-3pm
For more information, visit artisnaples.org/calendar/summer.
Artis—Naples Summer Programming
Free—Community Day
Artis—Naples welcomes the entire community to the Kimberly K. Querrey and Louis A. Simpson Cultural Campus for a day of art, music and fun. This free event includes art activities in The Baker Museum, musical performances and special activities throughout the day.
Saturday, May 18, noon-4pm
Kimberly K. Querrey and Louis A. Simpson Cultural Campus
Free—Naples Philharmonic Youth Jazz Orchestra Concert
Brandon Robertson, director
The Naples Philharmonic Youth Jazz Orchestra performs a selection of arrangements of jazz’s most beloved tunes.
Sunday, May 19, 3pm
Daniels Pavilion
Side-by-Side
Naples Philharmonic
Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Radu Paponiu, conductor
The Naples Philharmonic and Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra join forces to present one of the most spectacular performances of the season, featuring prizewinners of the youth orchestra Concerto Competition and culminating in a side-by-side performance of Tchaikovsky’s Suite from The Sleeping Beauty and Sibelius’ Finlandia.
Sunday, May 19, 7pm
Hayes Hall
Patriotic Pops
Naples Philharmonic
Radu Paponiu, conductor
Nikki Renée Daniels, vocalist
Naples Philharmonic Chorus
Jeremy T. Warner, director
Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Barbara Sletto, director
Experience the high-flying music of America as the Naples Philharmonic, Naples Philharmonic Chorus and Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus present this annual star-spangled salute to our troops and the music of America.
Thursday-Friday, May 23-24, 8pm
Hayes Hall
Free—Art After Hours
Enjoy live music performed by local musicians, concessions at Heidi’s Place and free admission to all museum exhibitions in this fun evening of art and entertainment for patrons of all ages.
Wednesday, May 29, 6-9pm
The Baker Museum
Free—Community Chamber Concert
Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
Wednesday, May 29, 7pm
Trinity-by-the-Cove
Free—Community Chamber Concert
Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
Thursday, May 30, 4pm
South Regional Library
Free—Community Chamber Concert
Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
Thursday, May 30, 7pm
Sharon and Timothy Ubben Signature Event Space
Free—Community Chamber Concert
Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
Friday, May 31, 2pm
Naples United Church of Christ
Free—Community Chamber Concert
Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
Friday, May 31, 7pm
Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church
Free—Naples Philharmonic Pro-Am
Naples Philharmonic
Community Musicians
The “pros” of the Naples Philharmonic team up with musicians from our community—the “amateurs”—in a special collaborative event that is free and open to the public featuring music from Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 and Rossini’s Overture to William Tell.
Sunday, June 2, 7pm
Hayes Hall
Free—Music Makers Youth Symphonia Camp Concert
Friday, June 7, 7pm
Daniels Pavilion
Festival of Great Organ Music
Witness the full glory of the four-manual Casavant Freres organ in Hayes Hall as members of the American Guild of Organists return for the 29th annual Festival of Great Organ Music.
Sunday, June 9, 3pm
Hayes Hall
Free—Music Makers Youth Chorus Camp Concert
Friday, June 14, 7pm
Daniels Pavilion
Free—Music Makers Youth Chamber Camp Concert
Friday, June 21, 7pm
Daniels Pavilion
Yacht Rock Gold
Indulge in a cool night of pure nostalgia and musical bliss as one of today’s greatest yacht rock tribute bands delivers the breezy sounds of your favorite tunes from the late ’70s and early ’80s, including the Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac and many more.
Sunday, June 23, 5pm and 7:30pm
Daniels Pavilion
Free—Art After Hours
Enjoy live music performed by local musicians, concessions at Heidi’s Place and free admission to all museum exhibitions in this fun evening of art and entertainment for patrons of all ages.
Wednesday, June 26, 6-9pm
The Baker Museum
Free—Music Makers Youth Jazz Camp Concert
Friday, June 28, 7pm
Daniels Pavilion
Free—Make-and-Take: Pop Art Portraits
This free family workshop provides kids with an opportunity to make their own unique artworks using some of the styles and techniques from a featured exhibition at The Baker Museum.
Wednesday, July 10, 2pm
John and Jeanne Rowe Performance and Learning Center
Odyssey Road: Tribute to Journey
Take the midnight train going anywhere with Odyssey Road, the electrifying tribute to the legendary rock group Journey. From Don’t Stop Believin’ to Wheel in the Sky, the powerhouse vocal quintet brings all the iconic rock band’s greatest hits to life.
Thursday, July 18, 6pm and 8:30pm
Free—Art After Hours
Enjoy live music performed by local musicians, concessions at Heidi’s Place and free admission to all museum exhibitions in this fun evening of art and entertainment for patrons of all ages.
Wednesday, July 31, 6-9pm
The Baker Museum
Free—Make-and-Take: Nevelson Inspired Sculptures
This free family workshop provides kids with an opportunity to make their own unique artworks using some of the styles and techniques from a featured exhibition at The Baker Museum.
Thursday, August 1, 2pm
John and Jeanne Rowe Performance and Learning Center
Turnstiles: The Ultimate Tribute to the Music of Billy Joel
Get ready to rock with Turnstiles, the ultimate Billy Joel tribute! Led by vocalist and pianist Tony Monaco and featuring some of the finest musicians of South Florida, Turnstiles promises an unforgettable sing-along evening of the Piano Man’s greatest hits.
Thursday, August 1, 6pm and 8:30pm
Daniels Pavilion
The Motowners
The ultimate Motown tribute band, The Motowners take audiences on a trip downtown with the classic songs and sounds of The Temptations, Four Tops, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder and many other hitmakers from the ’60s and ’70s.
Thursday, August 15, 6pm and 8:30pm
Daniels Pavilion
Free—Art After Hours
Enjoy live music performed by local musicians, concessions at Heidi’s Place and free admission to all museum exhibitions in this fun evening of art and entertainment for patrons of all ages.
Wednesday, August 28, 6-9pm
The Baker Museum
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ARTIS—NAPLES
Home of The Baker Museum and the Naples Philharmonic, Artis—Naples is unique among cultural institutions nationwide, equally dedicated to both the visual and performing arts featuring artists of global distinction.
KIMBERLY K. QUERREY and LOUIS A. SIMPSON CULTURAL CAMPUS
Led by CEO and President Kathleen van Bergen and, beginning in the 2024-25 season, Sharon and Timothy Ubben Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley, Artis—Naples offers more than 800 paid and free events annually across its 8.5-acre Kimberly K. Querrey and Louis A. Simpson Cultural Campus. Artis—Naples welcomes thousands of visitors each year for a broad array of artistic and educational opportunities perfect for audiences of all backgrounds and interests. The cultural campus is home to five buildings, including two performance halls (Frances Pew Hayes Hall and Myra J. Daniels Pavilion), The Baker Museum, the Toni Stabile Education Building and the Kohan Administration Building.
NAPLES PHILHARMONIC
The Naples Philharmonic has long been recognized as one of the cornerstones of Southwest Florida’s arts community. As part of Artis—Naples, the Naples Philharmonic performs more than 140 orchestral and chamber music concerts, as well as opera and ballet, education, community and special event concerts annually between September and June in the 1,477-seat Hayes Hall, the 283-seat Daniels Pavilion and around the Southwest Florida region. The Naples Philharmonic has enjoyed a history of working with world-class music directors and recently announced the appointment of Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley, who immediately assumes the role of Artistic and Music Director Designate through the 2023-24 season. Renowned violinist James Ehnes continues as artistic partner through the 2023-24 season, working with Naples Philharmonic musicians in a variety of settings with a focus on inspiring and embodying a high level of artistry. Podium leadership includes Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly, celebrating 14 years in this role in the 2023-24 season and bringing pops performances that celebrate music in its many forms. Radu Paponiu serves as associate conductor of the Naples Philharmonic and director of the Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, and Alvin Ho serves as assistant conductor of the Naples Philharmonic.
THE BAKER MUSEUM
The Baker Museum is the foremost fine art museum in Southwest Florida, presenting an ambitious slate of exhibitions annually to complement installations of works from its permanent collection. Comprising more than 4,000 objects, the museum’s broad holdings of 20th- and 21st-century art reflect particular strengths in modern art of the United States and Mexico. The Baker Museum's collections reflect the generosity and commitment of area collectors, including significant gifts from the collection of the late Olga Hirshhorn.
With more than two decades of collecting and exhibiting, the museum is committed to the stewardship and scholarship of its collections and to fostering inspiring and transformative experiences with the visual arts. At the same time, The Baker Museum partners with the world’s leading arts institutions to make extraordinary exhibitions accessible to the Southwest Florida community—including recently the National Portrait Gallery, London and the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation. In 2020, Artis—Naples celebrated the opening of an 18,000-square-foot expansion of The Baker Museum, designed by Weiss/Manfredi Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism, which created new spaces for multidisciplinary exploration and social interaction.
EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY
In addition to creating and presenting visual and performing arts, Artis—Naples provides robust education and community activities for students of all ages in Collier and counties. Each season, thousands of Collier County Public Schools interact with Artis—Naples education programming, both on its cultural campus and in their classrooms. Beyond our commitment to youth education, the Lifelong Learning program provides engaging lectures and study opportunities for adults seeking to engage more deeply with the arts.
The Friends of Artis—Naples, comprised of more than 3,500 donor households, offers activities, travel experiences and events designed to foster a deeper relationship between patrons and the arts.
In 2017, Artis—Naples acquired the Naples International Film Festival (NIFF), expanding its film offerings and providing a platform for the festival’s continued excellence and growth. In 2023, the festival’s 15th anniversary year, NIFF was named one of MovieMaker Magazine’s “20 Great Film Festivals in Vacation Destinations.”