Brad MacKenzie and Peter Zell: Painters

Exhibition will be on display at The Sanibel Community House

through April 17, 2026

Open M-F, 9 am – 3 pm

Sanibel artists, Brad MacKenzie and Peter Zell, are showing 53 paintings in an artistic collaboration at the Sanibel Community House during March and April. Their art exhibit, “Brad MacKenzie and Peter Zell: Painters” opened on Wednesday, March 11 and will continue until April 17.

About the Artists

Brad MacKenzie, is an oil painter and known on the island as “Brad the Beekeeper,” purveyor of the famed Sanibel Honey. He has lived on the island full-time since 2019 and is the manager for the Island Management Community Association. Brad says his paintings and drawings “capture a spark of something familiar, but not quite tangible, that resonates with our shared experiences…” He is a member of the Sanibel-Captiva Art League and has shown his artwork in Sanibel, Captiva and Maine.

Peter Zell is a retired attorney who grew up in Southern California. After moving to Sanibel in 2005, he pursued his artistic bent, joining the San-Cap Art League and painting en plein air with like-minded artists on Thursday mornings. He is a past president of the art league and has exhibited his award-winning oil paintings, acrylics and watercolors in California, the Butler Institute of American Art in Ohio, and throughout Southwest Florida. Peter describes his style as “impressionistic, with a touch of abstraction.”

Coconut Fish Painting Party with Laura Ball SOLD OUT

Sunday, March 15th

1-3pm

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Tickets are still available for Sunday, April 19th! Click below to get yours today before they're gone!

$60 Members
$75 Nonmembers

Quilling Art Class with Kathy Peters SOLD OUT

Tuesday, March 17th

1-3pm

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Tickets are still available for the Dragonfly Quilling Art Class on Thursday, April 2nd! Get yours today by clicking below!

$45 Members

$55 Nonmembers

Decoupage Night Light Class with Michele Faulkner

Wednesday, March 18th

12-2pm

Join us for a decoupage class taught by Michele Faulkner!

All supplies are provided and everyone is welcome in this night light decoupage class.

$35 Members
$45 Nonmembers

Line Dancing Class

Thursdays

March 12 and 19th

April 9th, 16th, and 23rd

1-2pm

Come join us for our Line Dancing classes hosted by Valorie Wolf! No partner needed, beginners welcome!

$10 Members

$20 Nonmembers

Sanibel Island Fishing Club

Fish Fry

Sunday, March 15th

5-7pm

The Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society Membership Meeting

Monday, March 16th 

12:30-2:30pm

Monthly Membership Meeting. Click below for more information.

Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon

Wednesday, March 18th 

11:30am-1:30pm

Members of the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce have the opportunity to hear from Shannon Rivard for a State of Sanibel Sea School update.

City of Sanibel Broadband Feasibility Study Workshop

Thursday, March 19th

6-8pm

Workshop Agenda:

• Brief overview of the Broadband Feasibility Study
• Discussion of current internet coverage and service levels
• Q&A with City staff and representatives from Tectonic Engineering

The City of Sanibel encourages residents to attend and share their feedback. If you have questions, please call (239) 472-3700.

SanCap Resilience Presentation and Expo

Friday, March 20th 

5-8pm

Flood Protection for Your Home or Business: Talk and Expo

Learn the opportunities and limits of flood protection for your home!

Hear an in-depth interview with flood plain consultant, Del Schwalls, PE, CFM, followed by audience Q&A. Attend an expo where you can meet with local vendors that sell flood mitigation products and services.

Schedule for Presentation and Expo:

• 5:00-5:30 pm Vendor expo open
• 5:30-7:00 pm Interview with expert floodplain consultant with audience Q&A
• 7:00-8:00 pm Vendor expo open

The current line-up of companies for the vendor expo includes:

• SECUR – Flex Seal Family of Products
• Floodproofing.com
• Storm Smart
• Shoreline Lumber
• Benchmark General Contractors
• Florida Flood Protection
• Xero Flood Technologies
• Strike Force Construction

The program is free to attend, but registration is required.

Sanibel Shellcrafters
Mondays 10am-1pm

Observe the original Sanibel Island Artists at work every Monday. A shell crafting class starts at 10am, the class is free, just pay for supplies to create a beautiful shell flower.Approximate Shell Flower Costs: $3-$5/per flower.

No registration required, but arrive early as space is limited to 25 participants.

Painting with Friends
Wednesdays 9am-12pm

All painters are invited to join in as we paint with our friends every Wednesday from 9 am - 12 pm. Bring your own supplies and art in progress. New painters welcome. Suggested donation $10.

Register and pay at the door.

Rotary Meeting
Fridays 7:30-9am

The Sanibel Captiva Rotary Club holds its weekly meetings at the Sanibel Community House every Friday morning.

Sanibel Hearts Club
Fridays 1-3pm

No reservations required, $5 suggested donation.

This fun card game is available to all. Beginners are always welcome!