ART AVENUE gallery hosts numerous events, from fundraisers and banquets to artists’ opening receptions, ballroom dancing, meditations, poetry, and classical music concerts. Paul is also passionate about giving back to his community and recently raised $75,000 for the non-profit organization “Second Heart Homes,” which helps homeless people find housing while restoring their dignity through the arts.

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Paul Sykes, a seasoned art dealer, specializes in 20th-century masters and emerging artists, and supporting local talent. He founded ART AVENUE, a chain of franchised art stores, and later consolidated his collections to create the largest art gallery on the Florida Gulf Coast. Passionate about community, he raised funds for homeless support through the arts. Paul's personalized approach to selling art creates positive experiences for clients.