In 1969, on the newly developing Marco Island, a small group of 19 artists joined efforts and formed the Art League of Marco Island Inc. These resourceful pioneers held meetings whenever facilities were available. Their goal was a permanent home for the island’s only cultural visual art center. Frank Mackle Jr. and the Deltona Corp donated the original land for Phase I of the building in 1977. The founders of the Art League intended the League to be a ‘Learning Experience’. Our 501(c) 3 status is recognized by the State of Florida as a vital cultural educational art organization. Its mission is to "promote education in and appreciation of excellence in the arts".

The first all purpose 1,000 sq. ft. building was dedicated in 1979. Since that time the Art League has gone through three additional land acquisitions and four building stages and now has over 700 members.

Our Mission:

The Marco Island Center for the Arts is dedicated to inspiring the community through the arts. We are a membership organization that supports a focus on the arts with workshops, classes, lectures, exhibitions in galleries and special events that bring people together for the betterment of the community.