Artist Paul Arsenault and Southwest Florida’s maritime trading networks celebrated in exhibit at Custom House Museum

Artist Paul Arsenault and Southwest Florida’s maritime trading networks celebrated in exhibit at Custom House Museum

Key West Art & Historical Society presents the work of artist Paul Arsenault with a special opening reception on February 22 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm in the Bumpus Gallery at the Custom House Museum, 281 Front Street. “Coastal Trade: Bounty, Booty, and Boats of the Gulf and Glades from Naples to Key West” is an exhibit of nearly 30 of Arsenault’s paintings that are a window into the pioneering days of southwest Florida’s maritime trading networks, along with artifacts from Arsenault’s personal collection and the Society’s archives.

The Naples-based painter, best known for his brightly-colored images of scenes along the Florida coast, has spent more than 40 years documenting his travels to ports across the world through his paintings. Also recognized for his ability and passion for storytelling, visitors to the exhibit will enjoy each painting’s historically-based captions. “Coastal Trade: Bounty, Booty, and Boats of the Gulf and Glades from Naples to Key West” runs until April 30. For more information, contact curator Cori Convertito, Ph.D., at [email protected]or 305-295-6616 x112. Your Museums.  Your Community.  It takes an Island. 

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