FPRA Mural Program application now open for property owners

FPRA Mural Program application now open for property owners   The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) application process for the FPRA Mural Program is now open to property owners. This program offers property owners the opportunity to have a mural funded by the FPRA showcased on their building or wall. The FPRA Mural Program is [...]

2025-05-22T16:20:04-04:00May. 22, 2025|

And the winner is…

And the winner is… The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery announced works that have been accepted into the 30th Through the Eye of the Camera Annual Juried Photography Exhibition. The exhibition will be on view to the public May 9 through June 20, 2025 at 500 N. Indian River Drive in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce. The Members Opening Reception for the [...]

2025-05-09T06:59:30-04:00May. 9, 2025|

Vero Beach Museum updates, reminders, and 2025–2026 season preview

Vero Beach Museum updates, reminders, and 2025–2026 season preview The Vero Beach Museum of Art summer schedule begins on Memorial Day. Museum galleries will be closed on Mondays beginning May 26. (Summer Art Camp, studio classes, and contemplative art classes continue their regular schedule.) Galleries will be open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 [...]

2025-05-01T06:41:04-04:00May. 1, 2025|

BofA awards critical funding for conservation of historic artworks

BofA awards critical funding for conservation of historic artworks Bank of America’s Art Conservation Project began in 2010 to help address the critical need to preserve artwork for future generations.  Since then, more than 275 grants have been awarded in 40 countries to conserve paintings, sculptures, works on paper, manuscripts and archeological pieces. This year’s [...]

2025-05-01T05:44:35-04:00May. 1, 2025|

Call for artists: New mural project in downtown Fort Pierce

Call for artists: New mural project in downtown Fort Pierce The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) is excited to announce a Call for Artists for a new mural in downtown Fort Pierce. Local artists are encouraged to submit mural proposals for the back exterior wall of the historic Sunrise Theatre, a cherished landmark in the [...]

2025-04-24T10:51:40-04:00Apr. 24, 2025|

Call to Artists for Backus Museum’s  annual juried photography competition Through the Eye of the Camera Celebrating 30 Years

Call to Artists for Backus Museum's  annual juried photography competition Through the Eye of the Camera Celebrating 30 Years   The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery celebrates 30 years of presenting our annual juried photography exhibition, Through the Eye of the Camera. This year, the exhibition continues to provide amateur and professional artists a great opportunity to [...]

2025-03-13T13:55:50-04:00Mar. 13, 2025|

Vero Beach teen artist and writer Alayna Nguyen releases inspiring children’s book 

Vero Beach teen artist and writer Alayna Nguyen releases inspiring children's book  In August 2024, 13-year-old Alayna Nguyen faced the sudden and bewildering onset of severe tics, marking the beginning of a challenging odyssey through, various medical consultations that left her and her family seeking answers. Unwilling to ‘just live with it,’ they pursued holistic [...]

2025-03-13T13:36:21-04:00Mar. 13, 2025|

Swing into spring with Jazz Brunch @ The Backus

Swing into spring with Jazz Brunch @ The Backus The A.E. Backus Museum’s Spring Signature Event is blooming on a new date, with a new name – but brings back the same Jazzy Fun on the Outdoor Mural Plaza with “Jazz Brunch @ The Backus,” on Sunday, April 6, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Nestled [...]

2025-03-06T13:15:53-05:00Mar. 6, 2025|
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