A.E. BACKUS GALLERY & MUSEUM combines historical richness with contemporary relevance. Its impressive selection of available Backus originals will delight collectors, as well as its permanent exhibit. Florida Highwaymen paintings and five wings of changing exhibits by contemporary artists complete its offerings. Fort Pierce, 772/465-0630; www.backusgallery.com

ADDISON GALLERY offers an ever-changing collection of fine international art designed to appeal to a wide variety of tastes. Featured here is “Venice Evening” by Dimitri Danish. Boca Raton, 561/338-9007; www.addisongallery.com

ARCADIA GALLERY in the SoHo district is known around the world for its roster of contemporary classic painters. Romantic realist painting is considered the new avant-garde. Shown here is “Daydreaming,” an oil on canvas by Jeremy Lipking. New York, NY, 212/965-1387;

THE ART MARKETPLACE now has two locations with almost 50,000 square feet of space to display thousands of works by over 500 artists. The galleries offer oil paintings, lithographs, acrylics, serigraphs, etchings, giclées, sculptures, art glass and custom framing services. Ask about the “In-Home Preview & Purchase” and “Lifetime Exchange” programs. Delray Beach, 561/272-3225; Davie, 954/472-2800; www.davidmorganart.com

THE ART & FRAME CO. has one of the most inspired collections of prints and oils, including a gallery devoted to Pino, this season’s featured artist. The 16,000-square-foot showroom is also a wonderland of mirrors, accessories, fine furnishings and other home décor items. Boca Raton, 561/750-1554; www.theartandframecompany.com

ADAMAR FINE ARTS, celebrating 15 seasons in the Miami Design District, specializes in original contemporary paintings, sculptures and works on paper by local, national and internationally renowned artists. Shown here is “Dots,” 2004, an acrylic on canvas by Burton Morris that measures 12 by 16 inches. Miami, 305/576-1355; www.adamargallery.com