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John Sims Studio/Halo Arts Project Gallery
1639 Tenth Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
2026 Exhibits
Call to Artists
Now through December 31, 2026
Theme:
“The Shape of Things to Come”
it is not fixed – it’s restless, unfinished and alive.
Artist’s submission deadline
December 31, 2026
One work. One deadline. A Real Impact!
“In the Company of the Artists”
Join us for The Art of an Evening, a special reception with Blair Petersen Updike and Nathan Leemis, celebrating their exhibition Florida Now.
Florida Now
October 23 – November 28, 2026
Wild Florida Is Still Here.
Wild Florida is not a fading memory. Along the St. Johns River, vast expanses of unspoiled wilderness remain—landscapes of extraordinary beauty, quiet majesty, and enduring spirit.
Through their traditional oil paintings, Blair Petersen Updike and Nathan Leemis reveal a Florida that is not lost to time, but very much alive.
Their work is both a celebration of what remains and a compelling reminder of what deserves to be protected.
Exhibition October 23rd to November 28th
Beyond the familiar Florida lies another world—one of expansive waterways, quiet marshes, ancient trees, and untamed landscapes. Blair Petersen Updike and Nathan Leemis bring this enduring wilderness to canvas, reminding us that Wild Florida is not gone. It is here, it is extraordinary, and its preservation matters.
Hours Open: Thurs – Fri 4pm to 7pm, Sat – Sun 3pm to 7pm, Closed Thanksgiving by appointment click here to email us.
2027 Exhibits
Angels for Artists
8th Annual On Line Art Auction
Online Bidding Starts: January 9 – 24, 2027
Sneak Peek: January 4–23, 2027
Art Party
Sunday, January 24, 2027
Location: Waterworks SRQ
1005 N Orange Ave
Sarasota FL, 34236
4:30pm – 8:00pm
