Located across from Straub Park on Beach Drive in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, at the base of Parkshore Plaza, is Croatian Naive Art, a gallery and museum collection of Croatian art. Founded and owned by Jim and Donna Nannen. What a wonderful, colorful collection!
Sue Cooper-Street is the Museum Director, and is quick to welcome you to the gallery and make you feel at home. Comfy leather furniture encourages you to talk with Sue or Jim about the art and artists - and anything you want to know about St Pete as well.
Hungry after seeing all this art? Moon Under Water is just to the north, Parkshore Grille is just to the south, and the Italian gelato shop is next door. All of these have outdoor seating, which is perfect on the current balmy days.
For more information and a closer look at the paintings, check out their website, www.CroatianNaiveArt.com
What a delightful gallery! I love the offer of airfare with a purchase. What a creative way to get people to visit! Now I almost have no excuse!
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