Edison Celebration of Art prints now available

COURTESY PHOTO Artist Marie Dyer, Taste of Summer The 5th Annual Edison Celebration of Art Limited Edition Prints signed by Artist Marie Dyer are available now at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates.

Prints of Dyer's painting, the "Taste of Summer," are available through Dec 30 during Holiday House at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates.

These collectable prints are a great gift idea for the art lovers.

Dyer is the signature artist for the art event. She is also one of a select group of artists featured in the "Creative Cottage" at the Estates.

She works in acrylic on canvas, evoking the beauty of Southwest Florida in vibrant landscapes and floral based still life images. Note cards depicting the Edison Celebration of Art featured artwork by Dyer are also available for sale in the Creative Cottage, Ford Cottage Shoppe and the Museum Store.

The 5th Annual Edison Celebration of Art will be held on Jan. 26 at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. The outdoor art festival showcases the work of national and local artists, as well as emerging artists and Lee County students. Live music, performance art, art demonstrations, and children's art activities round out the celebration.

COURTESY PHOTO Marie Dyer Holiday House hours are 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). The Estates is also open daily for guided and audio tours from 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily (closed Christmas Day). Shopper's passes are available for one-hour use only from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Edison Celebration of Art is partnering with the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, the School District of Lee County, and the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. Net proceeds of the Celebration are donated to Lee County Schools to foster the music and art programs. Grants are also made available to qualifying teachers in the Lee County Public School System.