Gulfport’s DRV Gallery’s dynamic creative calendar for the first two months of 2026 includes solo exhibitions by award-winning artists, weekly artist-led classes, live music, and the gallery’s 4th Annual Art for a Cause Exhibition.
On Friday, January 2, 2026, from 5:30–8:30 p.m., the gallery will kick off 2026 with its first artist opening of the new year, welcoming watercolorist Puma Love for a solo exhibition of his paintings. Love’s work celebrates diversity, honors the Earth, and protests capitalism. The opening will feature live music performed by Jim Gilmour and Friends. Gilmour is the founder of Southview Arts in St. Petersburg.
The opening of the gallery’s 4th Annual Art for a Cause will open on Saturday, January 17th, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The exhibition is a juried show featuring 20 artists from across the state, and will be judged by J. Kolb, Music Director at RadioStPete.com. Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be announced during the opening reception, and the exhibition will be on display throughout the month. This annual event showcases artists who create works inspired by causes of their choice, with a portion of the proceeds from the sale of their artwork going to charities they choose.
In addition to these free community events in January, DRV Gallery offers artist-led classes weekly across an array of artistic mediums that can be found on their website at drvgallery.com.
On Saturday, February 21st, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., award-winning artist and instructor Janie Haskins will return to DRV Gallery for a solo exhibition featuring her highly sought-after oil paintings. Haskins is renowned throughout the region for her exquisite artwork and her teaching skills. As with all gallery openings, the event will be accompanied by live music.
DRV Gallery is located at 5401 Gulfport Boulevard South in Gulfport, FL. For tickets and registration to these events and more, and to shop DRV Gallery’s online gallery, visit drvgallery.com, or visit the gallery’s social media at @drvgallery on Facebook and @drvgallery22 on Instagram.
