The Artist Colony in Englewood has announced a lineup of public events and benefit concerts planned for its 2026 season.
The season opens Sunday, February 1, with the 2nd Spring Art Show relocated to Pioneer Plaza, followed by a Beatles Tribute benefit concert. Food donations for St. David’s Jubilee Center and cash donations for the Music Instruments for Students program will be collected at the gates. Charlie Foxtrot Brewing will provide beer and wine service during the event.
Family-focused programming continues Sunday, March 1, with the Mad Hatter Family Festival. The event will feature young performers, children’s activities, photo opportunities and opportunities for crafters to participate. Guests are encouraged to dress in themed attire.
On Sunday, March 8, the Artist Colony will host its second Salute to Woodstock benefit concert, again supporting St. David’s Jubilee Center. Nonperishable food donations will be collected, and Charlie Foxtrot Brewing will serve beverages.
The season resumes Sunday, April 12, with the Trop Roc benefit concert. Proceeds will help offset copyright fees for Lemon Bay High School Drama Department musicals. Organizers are planning an additional Spring Art Show earlier in the day at Pioneer Plaza leading into the concert.
In the fall, the Artist Colony and Charlie Foxtrot Brewing will collaborate on an Oktoberfest celebration on Sunday, October 18. The partnership continues Sunday, November 22, with the Wizard of Oz Family Festival, themed “There’s no place like Home.” The event will welcome families of servicemembers and veterans. Activities, entertainment and costumes will be encouraged, with Charlie Foxtrot Brewing providing service. A veterans organization will be selected to receive the event’s donations.
In addition to special events, the Outdoor Pioneer Plaza Galleries will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays in February, March and April.
Artists, performers and community members interested in participating may contact Sydney at i2garden@yahoo.com.
