This hidden gem is what Broward County needs more of! 15-18 Artists-in-Residence, ranging from…read morepainters, photographers, and everything in between, have workshops that surround the main gallery area, featuring some of the best fine arts in the South Florida area. A must see for lovers of art! Beautifully curated, clean, and inviting, Studio 18 is THE destination for residents and visitors alike!

One of the closest kept secret is this Studio 18 art gallery located in Pembroke Pines across from…read morethe Perry Airport. Every month there is an exhibition and tonight is abstract art but I think it's a mix of multi-media. This is an artist Colony where artists showcase their works here as well as from the outside. It's very colorful and spacious gallery.

Zero Empty Spaces is a Working Artists Studio that rents low cost studios to local Artists. There…read moreare all disciplines represented! Beautiful artwork, phenomenal artists! You can purchase, commission, or just browse!

I came in yesterday after learning that the first Thursday of the month is free. What a great deal!…read more The museum features a variety of art styles and formats, and has exhibits that switch out often so there's always something new to see. They also had a free craft area for kids, and I saw kids doing some sort of art scavenger hunt. There's a café that has specials on the free days as well. I believe it was 2-for-1. The whole first floor was shut down (I assume for building a new exhibit), so I was only able to see about half of the museum. This didn't bother me since my admission was free, but I would've been pretty annoyed if I had paid for a full-price ticket. Even on a normal day, admission is relatively cheap. It's a fun, unique activity and a great way to beat the heat!

We visited the museum again. The first Thursday of the month is free admission! A nice indoor…read moreactivity on a hot summer day. Still a lot of modern art which is still not my cup of tea, but there were some neat pieces. We'll probably visit again.

Formerly the Pompano Beach Civic Center this center is now named the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center…read more Emma Lou Olson, a life long Pompano Beach resident who passed away in 2002 served for nine years on the Pompano Beach City Commission which included six years as mayor. I visited the center for the Grandma's Attic event which allowed residents of Pompano Beach to sell things they no longer wanted at a large indoor garage sale. I was surprised at how large the event was. In addition to the main auditorium room there was another room to the side that had vendors. In addition to used goods the event also included a bake sale. This is an older building but it is nicely kept and perfect for Pompano Beach to hold small events in. The only drawback is that parking is limited. If you come early to your event it shouldn't be a problem. A full listing of the events held here can be found on the Pompano Beach website.

Twice a year they hold an indoor flea market called Granny's Attic. Today is the fall one (the next…read moreis in March). The civic center was founded in 1990 ( the recreation center in 1974) and hosts a lot of events, shows, and classes for children and adults. It's centrally located in pompano beach with lots of parking. You can check the city website for information of what's to come or stop by to pick up a flyer. There something for everyone!

Since their first public art project, the covered bridge in 1963, Coral Springs has become one of…read morethe leading public art cities in south Florida. The art is paid for during development and redevelopment in the city. Fees are collected from permits during building construction and renovations in the city. None of the art is paid with public tax dollars. Opened in October of last year, ArtWalk, is an event and entertainment space in downtown Coral Springs. It is on NW 31st Court and runs between University and Coral Hills Drives . The ArtWalk is 1300 feet long and has benches, a seating wall, native plant landscaping, and room for event tents. It serves as a park and a place for the city to display temporary art works, some of which they will eventually purchase. I enjoyed checking out the six art works on display which currently include Coalescence, Ascent, Beyond, Union One, and Give Them Wings. My favorite was the steel orchids that make up Coalescence. It is free to enjoy the art and it looks different depending on whether you visit during the day or at night. I look forward to seeing what else the city adds as well as attending events here.

My family ordered the Lion for me 8 years ago for my Birthday since I am a Leo. I absolutely love…read moreit, amazing work like no other. Very unique.

I love coming here because I value the education I get every time I step foot into this place. The…read moreDirector, Laura, is simply lovely, knowledgeable and she too is an artist. Yes art is expensive here, but talk to the staff, you may be surprised by how they can help you get what you want.

On Saturday, we took a road trip to the Pompano Beach area to sight see the area. We found…read morerecommendations to see the Hillsboro Lighthouse and the museum. We love to visit lighthouses when we can and decided to see this also. At Hillsboro Park, we came across this museum and decided to explore. It is a one room museum filled with information about the lighthouse that was built in 1907. You can sign up for boat tours to visit the Lighthouse once a month thru the museum. It is free. Only 8 people can comfortably fit inside, so there is a waitline. But it goes fast. Some people choose to climb up the outside of the Lighthouse at their own risk. Others climb the 175 stairs inside to get to the top. This museum is not funded by the US government, so they offer Lighthouse items for sale at this museum to maintain the Lighthouse and Museum. They sell t-shirts, pictures, postcards, attire, mugs, booklets, and other items. The lady who works here was very helpful in explaining the history of the Hillsboro Lighthouse. She is very nice and welcomes everyone. It was a pleasure to learn about the Museum. We also enjoyed the park it is located at.

There is a tiny museum dedicated to the Hillsboro Lighthouse in Roy L. Rogers Family Park also…read moreknown as Hillsboro Inlet Park. You have to pay for parking in the lot at the meter. The park offers a beautiful view of the boats in the inlet and a view of the Hillsboro Lighthouse. The Hillsboro Lighthouse Museum is around the corner from the restrooms, blink and you might miss it. The one room museum is run by the Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society which was founded in 1997 to preserve the Hillsboro Lighthouse which is located across the inlet from the museum. The Preservation Society does not get any funding from the US government. All of the money that goes to keeping the lighthouse operating is provided by their fundraising and whatever grants they can get. To raise money they sell lighthouse memberships and they give tours once a month. The land the lighthouse sits on is controlled by the US Coast Guard so you can only visit during the Preservation Society's tours. They also sell lighthouse themed items while giving the tours and in the museum. They host a lighthouse gala once a year and sell tickets to that as well. The small museum at Hillsboro Inlet park is only one room. They sell shirts, lighthouse themed items, postcards, notecards, mugs, plates, and coasters. Displays in the museum focus on information about the Hillsboro Lighthouse and The Barefoot Mailmen who were eleven US postal workers who delivered the mail in South Florida from 1885 to 1893 by walking barefoot on the beach from Palm Beach to Miami. Before the mailman started the route, a letter from Lake Worth to Miami could take anywhere from 6 weeks to 6 months to arrive and would be routed through Cuba. The annual salary of a Barefoot Mailman was $600 a year. The trip started on Monday and took three days to get to Miami, Then they would turn around and come back for a round trip of 136 miles. Eighty miles were walking and fifty six miles were by boat. The three day trek down the coast was not without it's danger. You can find statues and markers dedicated to them all down the coast from Lantana to Miami. Barefoot Mailman James "Ed" Hamilton mysteriously vanished in 1897 while crossing the Hillsboro Inlet. The mystery of what happened to Hamilton is fascinating. Was he eaten by an alligator, killed by native people, or did he drown? No one will ever know. The museum is staffed by a Preservation Society volunteer who donates their time. The next lighthouse tour is February 11th on shuttle boats leaving from Sands Harbor Dock. The museum is open seven days a week from 11am until 3pm and on tour days it opens at 10 am. If you love the lighthouse as I do drop in for a visit to the museum or for a lighthouse tour and support the Lighthouse Preservation Society in their mission to keep the lighthouse open and accessible to everyone.

Today was the perfect day for this event. The weather and temperature were both perfect and the…read morefestival was great. If you like art. This is a place to visit.there is so much to see. You get to talk to some of the artists here. That was cool. I advice to wear good shoes. The fair is in a great location. It is surrounded by galleries, shops and restaurants. It is a lot of fun. I also got to hear some talented musicians play. They had a vendor giving away pineapple popsicles and other things. I love free stuff. I was dropped off here. This area has some street parking and garages a few blocks away. The traffic was crazy. I recommend to get dropped off like I did.

The Las Olas art fair is a yearly event that promotes exhibits of professional and amatuer artists…read moreto the crowds who will curiously browse and hopefully purchase (price negotiations are encouraged). With such of a variety of multi-cultural art, it provided a fun experience for the five hours. The eateries were extremely busy offering food and drink to the crowds which we took a break to indulge. Parking was tight but availabe at $4.00 an hour near Las Olas Blvd. Baptist Health provided free ice pops and fans to the crowds and even bowls of water for the dogs. Fun times and cant wait to do it again next year.