OIL PAINTER’S WORK ON DISPLAY AT AN ISLAMORADA ART GALLERY

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Oil painter John David Hawver next to one of several nature pieces. Hawver’s work will be on display at the Hale Gallery in Islamorada through March 2025. CONTRIBUTED

The Hale Gallery is kicking off the winter art season with “Here, There & Out There,” an exhibit by local oil painter John David Hawver. The show opens on Thursday, Dec. 12 with a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 81888 Overseas Highway, Unit 2. 

“I am so excited for people to see more of John’s skills and spirit in this show,” said Kelly Hale, gallery owner. “His new landscapes are incredible — full of the movement, color and magic that we’ve all come to yearn for and love in his work.”

Not only will visitors see Hawver’s nature pieces, but he’s also presenting abstract collages and a few self-portraits. “We are lucky to see him share more of himself,” Hale said.

This show includes Hawver’s typical large-scale pieces as well as some smaller pieces. 

The exhibit will go through March 4, 2025. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visits to the gallery can also be scheduled by appointment. Also this month, and just in time for some New Year intention setting, the gallery will welcome Carrlee and Chris’s Sacred Sound Healing and Reiki on Dec. 30 from 6 to 7 p.m.  The cost is $20. Attendees should wear something cozy and bring a mat and any props to help you settle into the space in comfort;  RSVP by email to hello@thehalegallery.com. More information is at thehalegallery.com or 305-204-1216.