Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center — Attraction in Fort Myers

We celebrated my husband's 60th birthday at the SBDAC and we were blown away by, not just the beauty of this building, but the staff were AMAZING! The value of having our party there cannot be understated. They were accommodating with ALL of our needs and requests, we never felt nickel-and-dimed like most places and the staff, OMG I can't say enough, the staff were the AMAZING. Starting with Stasi Gonzalez who helped us book the event and organize all of the details. She was so easy to work with and communicated extremely well. Then on the day of the party, we met Spencer who helped us with loading all of the party decor and food into a safe place.

It is important to state that we had originally planned to have the party on the rooftop until a completely unexpected rainstorm hit us 1 hour before the party was to start. This is where the SBDAC team really stepped up! They moved all of our stuff down to the 2nd floor indoor gallery, moved all of their bar setup and helped us decorate an entirely different space within 45 min of the party starting. To say these people were hardworking, accommodating and efficient is just an understatement.

Special thanks to Harper, our Event Manager who made sure everything was getting set up perfectly and she stayed throughout the entire night. Jacob & Olivia, our Bartenders we THE BEST and also helped with the change of venue set-up (Jacob, thanks for helping me fill those vases!). Alex, the Barback, and Luz & Christian for moving tables, fetching chairs, re-directing lighting and literally doing anything we asked. You all were amazing! And shout-out to Dharma (please forgive me if I got your name wrong) who directed all of our guests to the new location and ensured no party-crashers tried to sneak up.

All in all, parties are so much work, but the SBDAC makes me look at our future and see what other events we could consider hosting. Maybe next time the weather will cooperate and we can party on...

The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is a true gem and an outstanding venue for any event. Our experience hosting the Agent Rise Summit here has been nothing short of exceptional. Having hosted our event in two other venues before, we can confidently say that the search for the perfect venue ends here.

From the moment we began planning, Ladwaina went above and beyond to ensure our event's success. Unlike previous event coordinators, her commitment and dedication shone through her hands-on approach, actively participating in every stage of the process. She took the time to meet with us in person, listen to our vision, and provide thoughtful suggestions, demonstrating her genuine interest in our event's success. And then on top of that, she put physical work in like a teammate! Seriously, I can’t say enough good things about her!

The entire staff at the Art Center proved to be fantastic, exemplifying warmth, professionalism, and outstanding customer service. Their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile is second to none. One example, Spencer overhearing a conversation about incorporating walk-up music for speakers. We were joking and thought it be something we could next year. Without hesitation or us knowing, he took the initiative to make it happen. Next person to come to the stage had music. Seriously! That’s how awesome they are.

The venue was beyond perfect too - huge and very sturdy stage, excellent lighting with a great glow (makes your photos look amazing!), top-notch audio, and a projector and screen that looks great!

In short, the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is not just a venue, but a group of passionate individuals who are dedicated to providing the best experience possible. Their professionalism, stunning venue, and commitment to customer satisfaction are unparalleled, making them the perfect choice for any event. We wholeheartedly recommend them and eagerly anticipate hosting our future...

My daughter's late evening black tie wedding reception was in September 2016. The Art Center had been transformed into a black tie venue with beautiful décor and special attention given to every detail by my hired event coordinator. Biggest issue - Staff could not control the AC for only 145 people in the room. It was an absolute sauna!! We even had guests who were getting sick from the heat. I had to insist they pry the fans off of their bar staff and put them on the dance floor. People that could dance were just a wet sweaty mess and wedding photos now show people a mess with shirts hanging out, open, whatever to cool off. This was a black tie event. Word of advice - do not have a pre reception cocktail cocktail party in an area they close off from the main room with this many people. No where to sit and again - too hot. And, do not have more than 150 people in the gallery for a sit down event with dancing.. The banners on the front were never removed and are now in all of the exterior pictures. The Board did nothing to recognize or remedy the experience even when pictures were presented showing them the effects of the room temperature. Both our event coordinator and I tried to work with them on some resolution. This easily could have been a 5 Star rating had the Board and Administration recognized how much my daughter's wedding day was adversely affected by these issues. The only reason this review gets 2 versus 1 star is that earlier on in the preparation of the room, some staff had been very accommodating to my event coordinator in remedying some issues and I thank...