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April 2025
Santa Fe to host 2025 Spring Arts Festival April 12-13
Santa Fe College is excited to host its 53rd Annual Spring Arts Festival on April 12-13, 2025. Look for Mrs. Lee selling paintings, prints, notecards and other items by Ernest M. Lee. The purpose of the Spring Arts Festival is to illuminate, inspire and enrich lives through diverse expressions of the arts as we celebrate the historic festival at the Santa Fe northwest campus. The festival will spotlight stunning artists and artwork, foster emerging talent and inspire future generations.
Find out more »May 2025
73rd annual Fla. Folk Festival in White Springs scheduled for May 23-25, 2025
Look for Mrs. Lee at the 73rd annual Florida Folk Festival on Memorial Day weekend at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs. She will be selling prints, notecards and other art items by Mr. Ernest M. Lee. The festival is a three-day celebration of the music, dance, stories, crafts and food that make Florida unique. From Irish fiddle tunes, contra dancing and root beer floats to the wide varieties of music of immigrants, the state’s cultural…
Find out more »June 2025
Kentucky museum to host “Ernest M. Lee: A Retrospective” exhibition
The Downing Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, warmly invites you to a new exhibit, "Ernest M. Lee: A Retrospective" on display in the main gallery June 24 - Sept. 13. An opening reception with refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24 at the museum, 4801 Morgantown Road, Bowling Green, KY, 42101. Ernest Lee, an award-winning artist from Raleigh, NC, who lived in North Central Florida for 20 years prior to his death…
Find out more »August 2025
White Springs Library hosts “The Best is Yet to Come” exhibit by Ernest M. Lee
The White Springs Library is hosting artist Ernest M. Lee's "The Best is Yet to Come" exhibit through Oct. 1. The exhibit is free and open to the public and visitors may also purchase prints and notecards of Mr. Lee's work. The library is located at 16403 Jewett St., White Springs, FL 32096. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is closed on Saturday and…
Find out more »September 2025
White Springs Public Library Kids Art Class Observing Mr. Ernest M. Lee’s works
Kids Art Class on September 12th at 3:00PM introduces children to the world of art through various mediums, guided self-expression, and learning about art as a subject and its history. September's art class will focus on appreciating folk art and replicating its features with acrylic paints by observing Mr. Ernest M. Lee's works.
Find out more »October 2025
Ernest M Lee Art Exhibit – Jo Kennon Dowling Park Library
The inspiring works of Mr. Ernest M. Lee will be on display and available for purchase at the Jo Kennon Dowling Park Library in Dowling Park, FL Florida, from October 16 - November 24th Gloria lee, wife of the late Mr. Ernest M. Lee, will be speaking at the closing reception on Nov 24 at 2pm to 4pm It’s the perfect opportunity to find a meaningful gift — for yourself or a loved one — while supporting the legacy of a…
Find out more »Closing Reception: Honoring Mr. Ernest M. Lee
Join us as Gloria Lee, wife of the late folk artist Mr. Ernest M. Lee, speaks at the closing reception of his inspiring exhibition. Come celebrate Mr. Lee’s remarkable legacy and enjoy the opportunity to purchase prints and commemorative tumblers featuring his vibrant artwork. We are excited to announce that we will partnering with the Suwannee River Regional Library system to continue sharing Mr. Lee’s art and story with the community.
Find out more »Shoppes at Thornebrook Arts Festival
Experience the magic of art in the heart of Gainesville. Get ready for a weekend of art and fun as Thornebrook’s Fall Arts Festival returns for its 40th year. Look for Mrs. Lee selling prints, notecards and other art by Mr. Ernest M. Lee.
Find out more »November 2025
Ernest M Lee Art Exhibit – Live Oak Public Library
Mr. Ernest M. Lee Art Exhibit at the Live Oak Public Library We are excited to continue our partnership with the Suwannee River Regional Library System in sharing the art and legacy of Mr. Ernest M. Lee with the community. A special collection of Mr. Lee’s work will be on display and available for purchase at the Live Oak Public Library in Live Oak, Florida, from November 1 through November 25. Join us in celebrating the creativity, history, and enduring…
Find out more »50th Micanopy Fall Festival
Mark your calendars for 2025! Join us on Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Look for Mrs. Lee selling prints, notecards and other art by Mr. Ernest M. Lee.
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