Member Breakfast @ Key West Museum of Art & History

As a Key West Art & Historical Society member, you are cordially invited to our upcoming Member Breakfast. Join Kim Livingston, Membership Coordinator, on the veranda of the Key West Museum of Art & History to enjoy a light breakfast and a brief presentation. Relax on the back porch while learning about your membership benefits, […]

Member Breakfast @ Key West Museum of Art & History

Membership Monday @ Key West Lighthouse

Join us at the Key West Lighthouse to check out the Keeper’s Quarters museum and the view from the top of the tower! One Monday each month, KWAHS opens the doors to one of its four museums for members only. In February, we will be at the Key West Lighthouse & Keeper’s Quarters and we […]

Member Breakfast at Fort East Martello

When’s the last time you’ve been to Fort East Martello? As a Key West Art & Historical Society member, you are cordially invited to our upcoming Member Breakfast at the Fort! Please join Membership Coordinator Kim Livingston in the Education classroom at Fort East Martello for a light breakfast and a brief presentation. Learn about […]

Membership Monday @ Key West Museum of Art & History

Is it tough to get to the museums during business hours? Join us for Membership Monday at the Key West Museum of Art & History on May 12th and bring a friend! One Monday per month, KWAHS opens a select museum after hours for you to privately enjoy and peruse the exhibits and grounds at […]

Summer ArtCamp! | Live Action History: The Legend of Happy Jack

This week’s ‘live-action history’ ArtCamp! program follows the legendary tale of Happy Jack. Set against the backdrop of historic Key West, students will embark on a treasure hunt, searching for clues to uncover Jack’s long-lost treasure. Campers will portray historic characters, reenacting pivotal moments from this historical period. The program combines engaging indoor and outdoor […]

Summer ArtCamp! | Be SmART – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

This week’s ArtCamp! focuses on transforming trash into stunning works of art while teaching students the importance of recycling. The camp will conclude with a pop-up exhibit on the back field, curated and set up by the campers themselves. Parents and families are invited to view the artwork before pick-up on Thursday. Camper Ages: 6-11 […]

Summer ArtCamp! |The Golden Age of The Wrecking Industry

This week’s 4-day ArtCamp! focuses on a day in the life of people who lived in Key West during the golden age of wrecking. Participants will be challenged to test their maritime skills in our wrecker’s race and during salvage operations as they collect goods for auction. This program features historic stories, period arts and […]

Summer ArtCamp! | Tropical Art in the Florida Keys

This week’s ArtCamp! highlights the unique art of the Florida Keys. Students will learn to paint conch houses and create artwork using local materials like seashells, buoys, and more. The camp will wrap up with a pop-up exhibit on the back field, curated and set up by the campers. Parents and families are invited to […]

Summer ArtCamp! | Pirate Camp: The Search for Jean Lafitte

Come join our ArtCamp! crew for an adventure as we search for the notorious pirate, Jean Lafitte. Participants will be challenged to test their maritime skills as we track, locate, and capture Lafitte and his crew. This program features navigation, cartography, daily art projects, field games, and sword fighting. Camper Ages: 7-11 Instructors: Deadeye Rick, […]

Summer ArtCamp! | Graffiti in the Keys: The Power of Street Art

This week’s ArtCamp! focuses on the vibrant world of street art and the creative potential of spray paint! Students will explore the history and evolution of street art while designing their own mini billboards. The camp wraps up with a pop-up exhibit on the back field, curated and set up by the campers themselves. Families […]

Happy Hour with the Historian: Our Working Waterfront

The Key West Art & Historical Society is excited to offer a series of fun historical lectures entitled ‘Happy Hour with the Historian’. Historian: Cori Convertito Ph.D. Topic: Our Working Waterfront The talk will explore the diversity of work along the Key West waterfront. It will reveal the complex interconnections of waterfront work. The diverse […]

Distinguished Speaker Series: Romance, Politics, & A Lost Manuscript | Recovering Key West’s Secret History

Over a hundred years ago in Key West, a young Galician-Cuban lector–a cigar-factory loud-reader–published his volume of 96 formal poems at a little press on Southard Street. Fresh from Havana and Tampa and utterly enchanted by the beauty of his new home, Feliciano Castro (1892-1982) wrote poetry that evoked Key West’s social world of romance […]

Happy Hour with the Historian: Writers in Paradise | Key West’s Literary Community

The Key West Art & Historical Society is excited to offer a series of fun historical lectures entitled ‘Happy Hour with the Historian’. Historian: Cori Convertito Ph.D. Topic: Writers in Paradise: Key West’s Literary Community Beneath the touristy exterior of Key West’s bars, beaches, restaurants and sunset celebrations lies a subtler culture of literary residents […]

Social Champagne Sunset Sail

Join the Key West Art & Historical Society for a private sunset sail onboard Floridays for their renowned Spectacular Champagne Sunset Cruise. Floridays is a beautiful 54′ sailing yacht in Key West with a limited passenger count that assures passengers of a unique and delightful trip. This gives our KWAHS Members and Soon-To-Be Members a […]

Mario Sanchez Woodcarving Workshop for Children

Children aged 10-12 can join local artists and woodcarvers Andy Thurber and Michael Marrero for a hands-on wood carving class that introduces the Key West island tradition of bas-relief carving. Designed for children, this class offers a unique opportunity to learn essential carving techniques while creating your own island-inspired artwork. All materials and tools will […]

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