WHO WE ARE
Neighbors who believe art builds community.
The Bayshore Arts District, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, incorporated in 2023, that grew out of Bayshore Arts and Business, the neighborhood group founded in 2015. We bring artists, businesses and residents together to keep Bayshore creative, a little different and always welcoming.
One name, two meanings
a place
The Bayshore Arts District neighborhood
OUR MISSION
“Encourage growth and development within the Bayshore Arts District through creative placemaking.”
What we do
First Fridays
EMBELLISHED
TWiST Gallery & Art Space
Murals & Placemaking
Life in the district
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Board of Directors
Artists, business owners and neighbors who volunteer their time to keep Bayshore creative. Founding members Amanda Jaron, Michelle Tricca, Kara Heaslip and Barbara Daltorio have been at it since 2015.
Vicki Tracy
Director
A 40-year Naples resident with deep experience in prominent startups and developments in Collier County, and honors including Woman of the Year and Women of Distinction. She is Chief Operating Officer at Gulf Coast International Properties and a proud Bayshore resident.
Amanda Jaron
FOUNDING MEMBER
President
Founder of A JARON Fine Jewelry and an advocate and resident of the Bayshore Arts District since 2015. An award-winning jewelry artist known for her original designs and signature Bling-Overs, Amanda runs her jewelry gallery and studio and leads both The Glitter Foundation, Inc. and the Bayshore Arts District, Inc.
Michelle Tricca
FOUNDING MEMBER
Vice President
A portrait photographer whose work is rooted in ethical and sentimental values and the power of visual storytelling to connect people and promote social change. Her public art installations A Face in the Crowd and The Face of Immokalee champion under-recognized communities. She has lived and worked in the district since 2006.
Laura Patterson
Director of Creative Placemaking
Kara Heaslip
FOUNDING MEMBER
Membership Director
A top-ranked Naples Realtor and native of the Bayshore Arts District, recognized nationally for her luxury listings and innovative marketing, and deeply committed to supporting local arts and culture.
Barbara Daltorio
FOUNDING MEMBER
Director of Cultural Engagement
Stacie Krupa
Director of Public Relations
An artist and educator based in Fort Myers with a Master of Fine Arts, committed to fostering creativity through her own practice and community engagement.
Monique Kutash
Art Director
A lifelong Naples resident and artist, Monique brings over a decade of experience in the gallery and fine art industry to her role as Art Director of Bayshore Arts District and Twist Gallery. With a passion for supporting local artists and fostering creative connections, she is dedicated to strengthening Naples’ vibrant arts community.
Lane Wilkinson
Director of Photoraphy
A photographer specializing in portraits, events and personal branding, known for natural, confident imagery in a relaxed setting. Follow her project Naples Dogue.
Diana O'Donnell
Director of Photography
Owner of Diana O'Donnell Skin Care in Naples and an active supporter of the local arts and community.
Ashley Archibald
Special Events + First Friday Chair
A New England native who learned traditional Nantucket basket weaving from her mother, a three-generation family craft she now brings into modern, bohemian-inspired jewelry. She works in the medical device industry and loves First Friday.
Barbara Weiss
Director of Community Partnerships
Originally from Baltimore, Barbara retired in 2017 after a 55-year medical career at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She has held leadership and fundraising roles with Make-A-Wish, the Naples Woman's Club and Youth Haven, and is an Art Consultant at Eydel Fine Arts.
Open seat
Director of Arts Programming
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Strategic Planning Chair
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