Encore! Artist Talk

Encore! is the return of an eclectic group of visual artists from across South Florida—back for 2026. The Artist Talk is your opportunity to get the inside story on this year’s exhibition.

Encore! features 21 outstanding artists, building on the momentum of 2025 and reinforcing 1310 Gallery’s reputation as a vibrant, artist-run creative space.

Featured Artists

Including Award-winning artists from across South Florida:

Nelson Alvarez, Fran Bitett Beck, Jean Blackwell Font, Melisa Caprio, Tony Chirinos, Niko Devera, Juan Carlos Espinosa, Hector Figallo, Osiel Gonzalez, Ignacio Font, José Luis Garcia, Mirta Gómez del Valle, Flor Mayoral, Ania Moussawel, Katya Neptune, Maria Patiño, Yossi Peled, Terre Rybovich, Lissette Schaeffler, Diego Waisman

Artwork will be available for purchase—grow your collection and support local talent!

Experience the unique atmosphere of 1310 Gallery at Sailboat Bend Lofts, a hub for creative living and working, with Encore! in February and March.

Exhibition Details

Exhibition Dates: February 6–March 7, 2026

Reception: February 20, 2026 | 6–10 PM

Location: 1310 Gallery, Sailboat Bend Lofts, 1310 SW 2nd Ct, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Admission: Reception free and open to the public; gallery visits by appointment

Encore! showcases a dynamic mix of painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, performance, and installations. The program also includes interactive workshops and panel discussions, offering visitors fresh ways to connect with contemporary art and the creative community.

About 1310 Gallery

1310 Gallery is an artist-run exhibition space within Sailboat Bend Lofts, dedicated to affordable homes for working artists and vibrant public programming in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

About collaboARTive

collaboARTive is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization empowering emerging and mid-career artists with affordable studios, curated programming, and strategic partnerships—cultivating an independent, thriving creative ecosystem in South Florida. collaboARTive public programs are supported by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. For more informatin, visit collaboARTive.org.

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