Bradenton's Charming Village of the Arts Bradenton’s Village of the Arts is one of the nation’s largest art communities, set on 42 acres in the southern part of charming downtown Bradenton. There are plenty of arts-oriented businesses at the Village including 25 galleries, sidewalk cafés, artists’ studios, healing arts centers, a yoga studio, bookstores, and more. The Village of the Arts was established in the early 21st century by the Artists Guild of Manatee, Inc., a non-profit group with a mission to bring the arts and arts education to Bradenton and to enhance its quality of life.   Along with the businesses, 240 Bradenton homes are also part of the Village. All the buildings are homes or studios that were originally constructed in the 1920s and 1930s, so the Village is able to bl... 04/15/2013

I just updated my blog post on ReynoldsRealty.com with a new video of Village of the Arts in Bradenton Florida. Be sure to go and check it out and let me know what you think of it. If you are looking to find homes in the area be sure to check out www.ManateeHomeSearch.com and get listings emailed right to you without even talking to me so you can get your listings at 3 AM if you wish. 01/24/2009

The Village Of The Arts is located in Bradenton, close to downtown and located between 9th Ave W and 17th Ave W & between 9th St W and 14th St W.  There are about 40 shops, art studios and galleries located in this neighborhood.The Artists Guild of Manatee, Inc was formed in the summer of 1999 to create the Village of the Arts in Bradenton.  The idea for the community was to develop a neighborhood where artists of all kinds could live, work and run their businesses.  Many of the shops & galleries are open to the public during the Friday evening and Saturday afternoon ArtWalks.  The streets become filled with people browsing the shops and galleries.  It's best to bring your walking shoes, camera and pocketbook for a fun afternoon visiting the shops and galleries as well as browsing the e... 06/15/2007

The Village of the Arts District is a the new jewel in the crown of downtown Bradenton, Florida. Bradenton's Downtown Development Authority sent out a call to artists interested in redeveloping a walk-to town community where artists could live, work and sell their wares.Older cottages are being bought by those with an artistic flair or for those wanting to be a part of this renaissance community. Pick up the brochure, Village of the Arts, to explore this unique community where artists live and work.Directions to Village of the Arts:From I-75 & US 301: Exit SR 64 West to Bradenton. Left at 12th Street West to end. Left and quick right into Village. From Sarasota via 41: Go north on U.S. 41, past Cortez Road, then turn right onto 13th Avenue West and then left onto 12th Street West. From ... 05/08/2007