Treasure Hunt: The art gallery landscape on and around LBI is sparse this time of year, as shops close up for the winter or restrict hours to weekends or by-appointment only. But original fine art and handmade gifts can still be found with some forethought and planning.
WINTER’S NAP: Nita Shapiro, owner-curator of Art and Décor at Surf City, makes shore-inspired paintings on scraps of fencing and other unexpected surfaces. Call to arrange a visit. (Artwork by Nita Shapiro)
Wildflowers Too! in Barnegat Light is open weekends, Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies is open weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 to 3.
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