‘Tropical Reunion’ aims at motivating viewers to protect natural world
Opening in the ArtLab Gallery in Library West at Florida Gulf Coast University on October 4 is Tropical Reunion: Megan Kissinger and David Shepard. Kissinger and Shepard are two FGCU alumni. Both conservationists, they are bringing together in this exhibit art aimed at inspiring and motivating 
viewers to appreciate and protect the natural world.
Of course, art has long played an important role in raising public awareness about social, political, environmental and other issues faced by communities and cultures. In Tropical Reunion, Kissinger and Shepard turn up the light of public inspection on species that inhabit tropical habitats that are threatened today. Through an aesthetically broad and creative process, they are reconnecting people to the rich tapestry of life.
The opening reception for Tropical Reunion takes place from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on October 4 in the ArtLab. The exhibition will remain on view through November 8.
Tropical Reunion 
is curated by Anica Sturdivant and sponsored by The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel.
ArtLab Gallery hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with extended hours to 7:00 p.m. on 
Thursday. For more information, please visit http://www.fgcu.edu/artgalleries.
September 10, 2018.
RELATED POSTS.
- ‘Tropical Reunion’ aims at motivating viewers to protect natural world
- Spotlight on ‘Tropical Reunion’ artist and FGCU alum Megan Kissinger
- Spotlight on ‘Tropical Reunion’ artist and FGCU alum David Shepard
About the Author
Tom Hall is both an amateur artist and aspiring novelist who writes art quest thrillers. He is in the final stages of completing his debut novel titled "Art Detective," a story that fictionalizes the discovery of the fabled billion-dollar Impressionist collection of Parisian art dealer Josse Bernheim-Jeune, thought by many to have perished during World War II when the collection's hiding place, Castle de Rastignac in southern France, was destroyed by the Wehrmacht in reprisal for attacks made by members of the Resistance operating in the area. A former tax attorney, Tom holds a bachelor's degree as well as both a juris doctorate and masters of laws in taxation from the University of Florida. Tom lives in Estero, Florida with his fiancee, Connie, and their four cats.