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 [...]
Ballet Vero Beach returns to Vero Beach Museum of Art Dancers and choreographers from Ballet Vero Beach take the stage at the Vero Beach Museum of Art (VBMA) Leonhardt Auditorium for afternoon performances on Sat., Nov. 16, 2024, and Sat., Feb. 8, 2025, inspired by the Museum's season exhibitions Roadside Reverie: Glass Works by John [...]
'Tis the Season at Martin Artisan Guild Whatever holidays you celebrate between now and New Year's Day, they will be merrier and brighter and more festive if you include 'Tis the Season in your revelry. Enjoy the conviviality at Martin Artisan Guild's annual holiday exhibit from November 6-January 4 at The Palm Room Art Gallery & [...]
Backus announces accepted and award-winning art for the Best of the Best annual juried exhibition The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery announced the accepted works of art and award winners for the 2024 Juried Art Exhibition The Best of the Best. A panel of three independent judges voted to accept 74 entries from the 301 record-breaking number [...]