The Weatherburn Gallery opened on Friday, November 13 1998 in one small showroom located on Broad Avenue South in old Naples. At that time, there were less than 30 fine art galleries throughout Naples. 

As Naples grew to become one of the fastest growing cities in America the blistering pace of new construction attracted a steady stream of decorators and interior design specialists, home furnishings and accessory stores - and more art galleries. 

Today, there are estimated to be more than a hundred galleries in the area between Marco Island to the south and Bonita Springs to the north rocketing Naples into the country’s front rank as The #1 Small Art Markert in America. 

Our gallery on Broad Avenue South expanded from one small display area into four adjoining showrooms. In 2002, we were chosen by the Florida State Tourism Board as an “outstanding example” of the best of Florida, and in 2005 we were profiled in a 15-minute feature aired on our local PBS-TV affiliate. 

During the 2005/2006 winter season, we were operating two galleries, one in our original location, the other a newly constructed 3,000 sq. ft. showroom at Bayfront Place, a new Mediterranean-style plaza offering fine art and fine dining in an elegant waterside setting overlooking Naples Harbor. 

In April of 2006 we consolidated our collection in the single, larger Bayfront location and added to the number of artists we represent with many new international stars. Our relocation after a decade elsewhere garnered local newspaper, magazine and TV news coverage. 

In the Spring 2006 edition of the annual Gulfshore Connoisseur’s Guide we were described as “one of the foremost fine art galleries in the state”. In the summer of 2007, Florida Home and Design featured our “World Class Art”. 

In 2007, we were delighted to be invited to host the 2007 Eastern Regional Exhibition of Oil Painters of America, hosted by a gallery in our state for the first time in 20 years. 

This year we have more exciting, informative and innovative shows planned, and look forward to sharing them with you.