the artists' guild of anna maria island

What the artists' guild of anna maria island does

The Artists' Guild of Anna Maria Island (AGAMI) is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit art organization founded in 1989 by Genevieve Novicky Alban and headquartered at 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, Florida. The guild operates the island's primary nonprofit gallery, open seven days a week from 10am-5pm, where approximately 50+ displaying artists exhibit and sell original fine art and crafts across mediums including watercolor, oil, acrylic, photography, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, woodworking, mixed media, and sculpture. Membership totals roughly 150 artists and supporters who are required to participate in gallery staffing, committees, and events; exhibiting artists must reside locally in Florida for six or more months and pay a monthly space fee plus a 25% commission on all sales to the guild.

AGAMI's revenue mechanics combine a 25% consignment commission on artwork sales, tiered annual membership dues (Single $45, Family $55, Business $100-$499, Benefactor $500-$999, Lifetime $1,000), grants from local chambers and foundations, and donations tied to its scholarship program. The guild distributes $1,500 art scholarships to Manatee County high school students and awards the annual Genevieve Alban Award to honor extraordinary member service. Programming includes monthly Paint the Town Night Market walks, weekly Plein Air painting sessions, a monthly Window Display Program, and a Featured Artists Series. Distribution is entirely physical retail — there is no e-commerce platform for art sales; the website supports membership signups only.

The guild's geographic reach is regional, anchored on Anna Maria Island and extending through the greater Sarasota/Bradenton area. In late 2024, Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused substantial damage to the gallery, forcing a four-month closure before reopening in January 2025; the organization has since secured grant funding (including a $5,000 Glazer Family Small Business Fund award via the Manatee Chamber of Commerce) to support recovery and continues to expand programing and secondary venues such as the Key Royale Golf Club.

Name

the artists' guild of anna maria island

Legal name

Artists' Guild of Anna Maria Island Inc.

Website

https://amiartistsguildgallery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Artists' Guild of Anna Maria Island is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a Holmes Beach gallery where ~50+ local artists exhibit and sell original fine art, funded by 25% sales commissions, tiered memberships ($45-$1,000), grants, and donations, while awarding art scholarships to Manatee County students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Art Gallery & Community Arts

NAICS

Art Dealers (459920)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Visual Arts Instruction (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture) (EDAMAAAA), Collectibles & Hobby Shows (MPAGAFAN)

Keywords

• Nonprofit art gallery
• Fine art sales
• Community arts programs
• Art education scholarships
• Membership arts organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Holmes Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Artwork Sales Commission: The gallery acts as a consignment retailer for member artists. The guild retains a 25% commission on all artwork sold through the gallery. Artists sell originals and prints directly to buyers who visit the gallery or purchase at events.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues across five tiers (Single $45, Family $55, Business $100–$499, Benefactor $500–$999, Lifetime $1,000) generate recurring revenue. Membership also provides access to exhibiting artist opportunities.
3. Hurricane Recovery Grants: The guild received a $5,000 grant from the Glazer Family Small Business Fund via the Manatee Chamber of Commerce to support recovery from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Additional grants include a Trolley Grant from the AMI Chamber of Commerce. These are non-dilutive funding sources to rebuild operations.
4. Art Scholarships Fundraising: The guild raises funds and distributes scholarships ($1,500 each) to Manatee County high school art students. Fundraising is conducted through donations and raffle events tied to the Paint the Town Night Market program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

AGAMI operates a nonprofit gallery in Holmes Beach, FL, where approximately 50-plus member artists display and sell original fine art and crafts (watercolor, oil, acrylic, photography, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, stained glass, mixed media, woodworking, etc.) on consignment, with the guild retaining a 25% commission. It runs a tiered membership program ($45–$1,000), community arts programs including Paint the Town Night Markets, weekly Plein Air painting sessions, a Featured Artists Series, and a $1,500 art scholarship program for Manatee County high school students.

Product overview

The Artists' Guild of Anna Maria Island (AGAMI) operates as a nonprofit art gallery and community organization, not a traditional technology product company. Its core offerings include the Guild Gallery—a nonprofit exhibition space showcasing approximately 50-plus local artists selling original fine art and crafts across various mediums—and a tiered membership program providing exhibiting opportunities and member benefits. Supporting programs include Paint the Town Night Markets (monthly evening market walks with featured artist receptions), Plein Air 2026 (weekly outdoor painting events), the Featured Artists Series (monthly artist spotlights), the 2026 Art Scholarships program (awarding $1,500 to local art students), and Window Display Program (monthly themed gallery window exhibitions). The organization also administers hurricane recovery grant funding for community support. These offerings function as community arts programs rather than software products or technology services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Guild Gallery (Nonprofit Gallery Sales) Walk-in retail gallery open 7 days a week, 10am–5pm, where 50-plus local artists display and sell original fine art and crafts across diverse mediums. The guild operates on consignment, retaining a 25% commission on each sale. Customers are tourists, residents, and art collectors visiting Holmes Beach.
• AGAMI Membership Program Tiered annual membership program offering Single ($45), Family ($55), Business ($100–$499), Benefactor ($500–$999), and Lifetime ($1,000 one-time) tiers. Members gain access to exhibiting artist opportunities, classes, workshops, and guild events; new members complete an online application and pay via PayPal.
• Gallery Exhibiting Artists Program Program that enables local artists to display and sell their work in the AGAMI gallery. Eligibility requires Florida residency for 6+ months, participation in gallery staffing and committees, payment of a monthly space fee (size-dependent), and acceptance of a 25% commission on sales retained by the guild.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ displaying artists and one Manatee County high school student's artwork displayed in the gallery each month
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Anna Maria Island Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAGAMI received the Trolley Grant from the AMI Chamber of Commerce to support fostering the arts in the community. The chamber also covered AGAMI's grant news in the AMI Sun newspaper.
• Manatee Chamber of CommercemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Manatee Chamber of Commerce manages the Glazer Family Small Business Fund grants and represents businesses across Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island, Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto, Parrish, Ellenton, Holmes Beach, and Longboat Key. It is the oldest business organization in the area, named National Chamber of the Year and Florida Chamber of the Year four times.
• Cortez Road Baptist Church (Cortez, FL)minorOthersGuild artist Janet Razze's stained glass work is on permanent display at the Cortez Road Baptist Church in Cortez, FL, showcasing AGAMI artists in a community venue.
• Key Royale Golf ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuild artists exhibit and sell their artwork at the Key Royale Golf Club, extending the guild's retail footprint beyond the gallery.
• Manatee County Public SchoolscoreOthersThe guild's education committee coordinates scholarships for Manatee County high school students. Each month, one Manatee County high school student's artwork is displayed in the gallery. The guild has donated art supplies to the Manatee School District and supports the Annual Manatee School Competition.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ArtCenter Manatee: Nonprofit art center in Lakewood Ranch/Bradenton, FL, offering gallery exhibitions, classes, and member artist programming. Closest geographic peer to AGAMI and shares the same community-art-center, member-driven, class-and-exhibition business model.
• Dunedin Fine Art Center: Florida-based nonprofit community art center offering gallery exhibitions, member artist programs, classes, workshops, and cultural events. Directly comparable to AGAMI in structure (501(c)(3) nonprofit, member exhibitions, education focus, community events).
• Venice Art Center: Nonprofit community art center in Venice, FL, featuring member artist gallery exhibitions, classes, and an annual festival. Highly comparable mission and operating model to AGAMI within the same Southwest Florida region.
• Morean Arts Center: Nonprofit community arts organization in St. Petersburg, FL, operating galleries, artist studios, and education programs. Comparable as a member-driven gallery and arts-education nonprofit in West Central Florida.
• Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs: Nonprofit community art center in Bonita Springs, FL offering member exhibitions, classes, and arts events. Closely mirrors AGAMI's cooperative-gallery-and-education model within the same Florida cultural ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College: Larger contemporary art museum in Sarasota serving the same Sarasota/Bradenton region as AGAMI. Overlaps in audience (tourists, regional art patrons) but is a museum institution rather than a volunteer-run cooperative gallery.
• Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art: Florida-based art museum affiliated with St. Petersburg College, exhibiting works and offering educational programming. Comparable to AGAMI in regional arts-and-culture focus but operates as an institutional museum rather than volunteer cooperative.

Others

• Brandywine River Museum of Art: Nonprofit regional art museum with gallery exhibitions, education programming, and community events. Comparable structural model (501(c)(3) nonprofit, exhibitions, education) but in the Mid-Atlantic and at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Guild_artists
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArtistsGuildofAMI
• Instagraminstagram.com/artistguildannamariaisland

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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