Former US poet laureate brings Adventures in Poetry Former U. S. Poet Laureate, Billy Collins, celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation with "Adventures in Poetry" on Thursday, November 2, 2023, with two events in one day. "We are delighted to have reached this milestone anniversary," said Jacque Jacobs, LRJF President. "Our local and all-volunteer [...]
Indian River Bird & Nature Art Show Best of Show 2022 by Judy Burgarella The Pelican Island Conservation Society is sponsoring the nineth annual Indian River Bird & Nature Art Show in conjunction with National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 8-14, 2023. The event is centered at the Environmental Learning Center in Wabasso, with other activities taking place [...]
Backus Boo Ball Beckons Eat, drink, and be scary! The frightfully fun Halloween-themed party for adults is back to casting its enchantments for all to benefit the Backus Museum. The fun begins Saturday, October 21, at 6 p.m. with live music by The Square Ones. Cash prizes will be given for your creative couture in the [...]
Celebrate Stuart High's 100th at MartinArts Open House Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Stuart High School (1923-2023) at a community open house presented by MartinArts on Saturday, September 23 from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. Two discussion panels will feature alumni reminiscing about their school days (come by and see whom you know) and local experts [...]
Win an original Guy Harvey painting to benefit the Backus Museum The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery is offering the chance to win a dynamic masterpiece of a familiar Florida subject by the internationally-renowned marine wildlife artist and conservationist Guy Harvey valued at $10,000. The painting, titled Blanco Solo, is acrylic on canvas and measures 30" x 40" [...]
The Source presents 'Hidden Faces' The community is invited to a special event that will please the palate with delicious food and drink, be entertained by great music and mingle with good friends. Most importantly, the event is designed to offer a moving, yet uplifting look at what happens Behind the Scenes at The Source, the non-profit organization [...]
Summer Salon's smash opening at Martin Artisan's Guild The Martin Artisans Guild hosted the opening of the sixth annual Summer Salon, as well as the beginning of their third year in the current location with a smashingly successful soiree on July 5. The exhibit features 24 of the Guild's artists with 48 originals in the [...]
Infinite Possibilities Exhibit at Court House Cultural Center Members of MartinArts have a diverse and noteworthy range of talents on display at Court House Cultural Center from June 13-July 28 in a summertime showcase entitled "Infinite Possibilities." The exhibit will showcase 59 member artists working in a variety of media which include acrylic, charcoal, [...]
VSOA's God's Green Earth a hit God's Great Earth the latest art show presented by Visionary School of Arts (VSOA) welcomed a record number of attendees to Infiniti Stuart on April 21. An exciting announcement about VSOA's new building fund was made at the show. Lynne Barletta, the founder of VSOA, shared that the new [...]
Marvin S. Cone Annual High School Juried Art Show returns for 37th year The Marvin S. Cone Annual High School Juried Art Show, one of the true treasures of MartinArts' year, will take place from April 25-June 3 at the Court House Cultural Center.This showcase of student art is a 37-year legacy dating back to 1987 [...]