A group of hotels as colorful as key west itself, the keys collection combines trusted brands, spirited bars & restaurants, and exceptional accommodations for a boutique vacation experience, influenced by the laidback attitude and local flare of this southernmost destination.
40-foot interactive art installation to be painted by Artfully Keys Artist, Lance Berry. Lance Berry lives and works in Key West and his artful style embodies Key West with colorful, large, and loose brush strokes that draw the eye. Artfully Keys, also locally based works with several artists supporting small businesses.
The interactive art installation features Key West’s favorite rooster, Ernesto, and his family. Ernesto is a local Key West resident and resides on Rooster Row. He lives his life as a free spirit, enjoying happy hours, watching sunsets, and embracing the most important attribute of Key West, One Human Family. Ernesto shares many of his adventurous characteristics with one of Key West’s most famous residents, novelist Ernest Hemingway. Locals and visitors alike can take part in the #WhereIsErnesto movement with the Insta-worthy interactive art installation, as colorful as Key West itself. The installation will serve as a must-see attraction in The Florida Keys and will offer local business to be featured at various sponsorship levels.
Location: N. Roosevelt Boulevard
Sponsorship Opportunities
Artfully Keys is dedicated to showcasing the incredible talent of local artists, and providing art enthusiasts and collectors with a platform to discover and acquire stunning works of art. Our curated collection features a diverse range of styles, mediums, and techniques, from oil paintings to mixed media installations, sculpture to digital art. Each artist featured on our website has been hand-selected for their exceptional skill and unique perspective, capturing the essence of the Florida Keys in their art in a way that is both evocative and captivating. We believe that art has the power to inspire, provoke, and transform, and we are committed to providing a platform for artists to share their creativity with the world. Whether you are an art collector, enthusiast, or simply appreciate the beauty of the natural world, we invite you to explore our collection and discover the incredible talent of the artists featured on Artfully Keys.
“I create art that encapsulates the feeling of a tropical moment, like how you feel after a summer breeze or a rain shower — refreshed and smiling with an overall feeling of joy.” – Lance Berry
Lance Berry lives and works in Key West, Florida. Berry refers to his painting practice as ‘unbridled art’ which requires large, loose brush strokes and highly saturated colors to enhance contrast and draw the eye.
Selected Solo exhibitions include “Clé” (2018-Present), “Key West City Hall” (2020), and “Southernmost Beach Café” (2018-Present) in Key West, Florida. Berry received nomination and was a Finalist for a “Bubba Award” (2018) in Best Artist, alongside Wyland and Rick Worth.
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