1113 12th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205
Gallery hours: Fri. & Sat. 11:00-4:00 or by apt.
(941) 744-7465 baobabtreegallery@gmail.com
Studio 54 on Village of the Arts map
The Baobab Tree Gallery has been in the Village of the arts since 2004!
Gordon Turner
Gordon's work is best described as whimsical. Using found objects he creates amusing, mischivieous and ecentric pieces.
Christine Turner
Chris is in a current dry spell after finishing a two year stint on the Artist Guild of Manatee board of directors. She is working to complete the mural at the entrance to the Village on 13th Avenue West and 9th Street West.
Craig Erlick
Using polymer clay Craig forms imaginative creatures with delightful full- toothed grins.
Meta Strick
Meta creates her whimsical Art Dolls in the northern Vermont woods. They come with a name and a story.
Larry Kuwik
Larry's painted assemblages start out as old pallets. His works are creative interpretations with found objects.
Martin Henry
Martin's brightly painted metal fish, sandpipers and chickens are sure to delight.
Taylor Robenalt
Sarasota native Taylor Robenalt's primary focus is fantastical sculpture.
Christine and Gordon Turner, the founders and owner/artists come from rich backgrounds in the arts and education. Christine retired from a 32-year career of teaching art at the high school level. Gordon began his career as a woodshop and drafting teacher, ending as an administrator of technology, libraries and computer education programs. Most of their careers were in suburban Syracuse, NY school districts.
The Baobab Tree Gallery and Studios (name influenced by Antoine de Saint Exupery’s The Little Prince) opened its doors on First Friday, March 4, 2004 after a year of extensive renovations on the 1952 bungalow.
Their philosophy in putting together our eclectic collection is threefold. First, both must like the work. Next, they believe their customers will like the work as well and finally, it must be affordable. They are drawn to unique, well-designed and crafted work with a leaning towards the colorful and whimsical. All media are represented.
Chris and Gordon are adventurous travelers and are always searching for the perfect pieces that fit their philosophy. Come see what has been collected for you from local, national and world artists.
We are sorry to report that one of the founders of the gallery, Gordon Turner, has passed away. The gallery remains open under the direction of Christine Turner.