CAPE CORAL, Fla. - TelAve -- Gulf Coast Village, Cape Coral's only life plan community, is set to host "Knock on Wood," the newest installation of its rotating art exhibit. There will be a free meet-and-greet with featured artist Gayle Smock, as well as the North Fort Myers Arts Association's (NFMAA) artists and Gulf Coast Village's resident artists whose artwork will be on display, on Friday, March 14.

The art exhibit at Gulf Coast Village, located at 1333 Santa Barbara Blvd. in Cape Coral, will be open to the public daily through Wednesday, April 23.

This exhibit is a unique collaboration between Gulf Coast Village and the North Fort Myers Arts Association. It's the third installment in the "Gulf Coast Gallery" art exhibition series. The event will feature sculptures, paintings, jewelry and more. Most of the artwork on display will be available for purchase.

The event's featured artist is Gayle Smock, an active member of the North Fort Myers Arts Association. Guests are invited to visit Gulf Coast Village from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 14, for a meet-and-greet with Smock and other contributing artists, where they can learn more about their artistic journeys and artwork.

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Smock is a full-time professional artist who has had a lifelong involvement with art, music and photography. She received her education at the American Academy of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Illinois Institute of Technology and Design. Formerly, Smock was an advertising artist for the News-Press for nearly 30 years.

"To me, art means sharing with people the beauty they might otherwise overlook," said Smock.

One of her most treasured pieces, "ELEPHANTE," a large illustration of an elephant painted on a royal palm frond, will be on display.

To register for the event, please RSVP by calling 239-510-8712.

To learn more about Gulf Coast Village, visit GulfCoastVillage.org (http://www.gulfcoastvillage.com/).

About Gulf Coast Village

Founded in 1989, Gulf Coast Village is the only life plan community in Cape Coral, Florida. Residents enjoy active living in an unparalleled lifestyle of comfort and convenience with a rich array of services and amenities that are focused on living well. The community also offers the security of knowing there is a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, specialized memory support, skilled nursing, home health and rehabilitation services. Gulf Coast Village is located at 1333 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral, FL 33991. For more information, call 239-510-8712 or visit GulfCoastVillage.org (http://www.gulfcoastvillage.com/).

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