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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The City of Fort Pierce hosts 8th Annual Highwaymen Heritage Trail Art Show & Festival The City of Fort Pierce is excited to announce the 8th Annual Highwaymen Heritage Trail Art Show & Festival, a vibrant celebration honoring the world-renowned Florida Highwaymen Artists and their significant contributions to the cultural heritage of Fort Pierce. The [...]
Celebrating Florida’s beauty through art You are invited to celebrate the incredible artistry of Anita Prentice, along with two other talented artists; Jack Shelton and Doretha Hair Truesdell, at Celebrating Florida—an evening dedicated to highlighting the natural beauty of our Sunshine State. Mark your calendar for the artist reception on Feb. 13, 2025, from 5 to [...]
Exhibit celebrates special needs Village Artists VB An upcoming exhibit will spotlight the incredible talents of the special needs community at the Celebrating Special Needs Village Artists exhibition, presented in collaboration with Village Arts VB and Art at the Emerson Gallery. This event showcases the exceptional creativity of differently-abled artists, providing a platform for their artistic expressions. [...]
VBMA offers Winter Term art classes Artists at all levels are welcome to enroll in VBMA winter workshops and classes. Ten- and five-week courses begin on January 6. A second session of five-week courses begins on February 10. Winter term features a variety of two- and three-day intensive workshops in ceramics, photography, expressive drawing, and [...]