Vero Beach Museum of Art

The Colors of Pop! Babies and their caregivers join in art viewing, sensory experiences, and playful learning in the galleries. Museum Babies and Museum Toddlers are in the museum’s galleries and include an art activity.⁠
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Space is limited; pre-registration is required!⁠
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Register here: vbmuseum.org/programs/kids-and-families/museum-toddlers-2
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On Saturday, November 16, 2024, dancers and choreographers from Ballet Vero Beach will ignite the VBMA stage with Classic Heat, a collection of works inspired by the Roadside Reverie: Glass Works by John Miller exhibition.

In this interview, BVB's Artistic Director and CEO Adam Schnell shares his perspective on the company’s longstanding collaboration with VBMA and provides insight on Classic Heat.

🔗 Read the full interview: vbmuseum.org/adam-schnell-bvb-on-classic-heat

🎟️ Buy tickets: 16485.blackbaudhosting.com/16485/Ballet-Vero-Beach

John Miller references several different car companies and styles, including Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Chrysler–three American automobile manufacturers with noteworthy histories in the industry and a legacy of producing "Classic American" cars. Oldsmobile was particularly known for innovations like the rocket V8 engine, an advancement referenced in the title of Miller's installation piece. The wing motif in Miller's work is a nod to Chrysler's Winged Goddess and similar designs from that era, where wings symbolized speed and alluded in innovation and streamlined design.

🎨 John Miller, Classic Heat 6, 2012, Hot blown and sculpted glass. 22 ½ x 18 x 12 ½ in. Collection of the Tacoma Museum of Glass. Gift of the artist.⁠

Ballet Vero Beach: Classic Heat
Inspired by the exhibition "Roadside Reverie: Glass Works by John Miller".

🗓️ Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 3:00 p.m.
📍 Leonhardt Auditorium, VBMA

Ballet Vero Beach

Get ready for an afternoon of dance inspired by the spirit of the 60’s! With fresh works by Ballet Vero Beach dancers and a reimagined classic by Artistic Director Adam Schnell, this performance is not to be missed.

Register here: 16485.blackbaudhosting.com/16485/Ballet-Vero-Beach

Tickets include gallery admission, so come early to explore the exhibition!
Space is limited. Pre-registration required

🎬 VBMA Film Studies 2024-25 Season 🎥⁠
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Join us for a cinematic journey through cultures, stories, and real-life events in our upcoming film series, led by Instructor Diane Thelen! Whether you attend in person at the VBMA or stream from home, you’ll enjoy a diverse selection of films designed to educate, enlighten, and entertain.⁠
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Register: vbmuseum.org/programs/film
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📅 Upcoming Series:⁠
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Odd Couples (Nov 19 – Dec 17, 2024): Unusual pairings in film.⁠
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Keeping it Real (Jan 7 – Feb 4, 2025): Tales inspired by real-life events.⁠
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Chance Encounters (Feb 11 – Mar 11, 2025): Fateful meetings with unexpected rewards.⁠
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It’s Music to My Ears (Mar 18 – Apr 15, 2025): Stories of musicians, singers, and composers.⁠
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🍿 In-house screenings are followed by optional talk-backs. Registered students will receive a film list and syllabus, weekly streaming links, and enjoy the opportunity to view a specially curated selection of films!⁠
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Film Studies - Vero Beach Museum of Art Film Studies The VBMA’s Film Studies program, with instructor Diane Thelen, offers a thoughtful exploration of cinema, blending classic and contemporary films designed to educate, enlighten, and entertain. During the 2024-25 season, participants can attend class at the VBMA on Tuesdays at 1:30 pm ...

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from the VBMA team! 🎉 We had a blast at our annual Treat Off and Halloween party! Congratulations to our winners! 👏

🥇 1st Place: Mackenzie Turnage
🥈 2nd Place: Suzanne Seldes
🥉 3rd Place: Sabrina Beigel

Thanks to everyone who joined in on the fun and brought their spooky treats!

👻 Happy Halloween from VBMA! 🎃

VBMA’s permanent collection features two works by German painter and printmaker Werner Drewes (1899-1985), who emigrated to the United States in 1930. This work, 'Halloween', created towards the end of the artist’s life, is characteristic of the pieces he made throughout his artistic career, as it bears influences of Cubism and the Bauhaus—a German school of art, architecture, and design founded in 1919 that focused on functional design and sought to integrate artistic principles into everyday life. For example, the vertical “stacking” of shapes against sections of color echoes the Bauhaus. Some of the titles of his abstract works reference emotions, places, and objects, while others refer to seasons or weather. Here, Drewes presents an interplay of orange, marigold, olive, and black colors that may remind viewers of the fall season and of Halloween.

🎨 Werner Drewes, Halloween, 1981. Color woodcut on Hocho Japanese paper, 19 ¼ x 14 7/8 inches. Gift of Dr. Robert B. and Dorothy M. Gronlund.

🚨 Last Call to Register for Fall 5-Week Classes & Workshops! 🚨

Don’t miss out on the Museum Art School’s second half of Fall Term, with exciting 5-week classes, engaging workshops, and fun Cork & Canvas sessions starting November 11 – December 13!

✨ Class Highlights ✨

🎨 5-week courses in various artistic disciplines
🎨 Dynamic workshops to expand your artistic practice
🎨 Fun Cork & Canvas nights – perfect for a night out with friends!

Spots are filling up fast! Sign up on the VBMA website: vbmuseum.org/fall-2024-classes

🎨 Cork, Canvas, and Company – Join our talented MAS instructors, Sherry Haaland, Pearl Lau, Barry Shapiro, and Camy De Mario as they guide you step-by-step in crafting your masterpiece.⁠

✨ What to Expect:⁠
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When: Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 PM⁠
Where: Our Studios⁠
Who: All levels welcome—no experience necessary!⁠
Extras: Bring your favorite beverages and snacks; we’ll supply the art materials.⁠
Join us for an evening of art, fun, and creativity. We can't wait to see what you'll create!⁠
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Sign up: vbmuseum.org/museum-art-school/cork-canvas-company
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Image 1: November 7, 2024 - Lavender Fields Forever ⁠
Image 2: Upcoming Schedule⁠
Image 3: November 21, 2024 - Lotus Pond Harmony⁠
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🎨 Cultural Council of Indian River County Exhibition 🎨⁠
October 25–December 1, 2024⁠
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In collaboration with the Cultural Council of IRC/Art in Public Places, the VBMA presents the 4th annual member exhibition in the Patten Community Gallery. This exhibition showcases members' talents in a variety of media, including acrylic, ceramics, fiber, mixed media, oil, and watercolor.
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Be sure to catch this exhibition from October 25–December 1, 2024⁠.
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🎨 Jen Berlin, Treasure Coast, Mixed Media.
🎨 Andy Burnam, Cellular Migration, Acrylic.
🎨 Tony Caruso, Hoi An Ladies, Acrylic.
🎨 Allie Comer, Background Music, Acrylic.
🎨 Richard Gillmor, Blew By You, Kinetic Sculpture.
🎨 Barbara Landry, It's a Jungle Out There, Oil.
🎨 John McAleer, A Van Gogh, Oil.
🎨 Sheila McAvoy, Freedom of Flow, Fiber.
🎨 Yvonne Steere, Illumination, Fiber.
🎨 Pat Willis, Jumping the Clouds, Mixed Media.

We offer daily docent-guided tours at 2:00pm! Perfect for all ages and free with museum admission. No registration needed!

'Box o’ Krinkles', Fries so good, you'll almost forget they're made of glass! 🍟
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Check out our current exhibition 'Roadside Reverie: Glass Works by John Miller' on view until January 5, 2025!

🎨 John Miller, Box o’ Krinkles, 2019. Mold blown glass and steel, 36 x 26 x 14 inches. Courtesy of the artist.⁠

It’s not too late to join us at the "Back in Action Bash!" 🎉 The fun continues until 4 p.m. with FREE admission for everyone! Come check out art-making in the Atrium, self-guided gallery tours, and more. Sketch, create, explore—it’s all happening at VBMA!

📅 Today only until 4 p.m. – bring the family and enjoy a day of art!

The "Back in Action Bash" has begun! 🎨✨ Bring the kids to enjoy a day filled with hands-on art-making activities, sketching in the galleries, and explore our exhibitions like Roadside Reverie: Glass Works by John Miller—all for FREE!

🕒 Activities run until 4 p.m. – free for all!
See you soon!

Ready for a fun-filled Friday with the family? 🎨 Join us tomorrow for our "Back in Action Bash!" FREE admission for everyone, including art activities in the Atrium and sketching in the galleries. Don’t forget to check out our Roadside Reverie exhibition! 🚗💥

📅 Date: October 25
🕒 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Don’t miss the 2 p.m. docent-led tour!

🎨 Cork, Canvas, and Company – Join our talented MAS instructors, Sherry Haaland, Pearl Lau, Barry Shapiro, and Camy De Mario as they guide you step-by-step in crafting your masterpiece.⁠
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✨ What to Expect:⁠
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When: Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 PM⁠
Where: Our Studios⁠
Who: All levels welcome—no experience necessary!⁠
Extras: Bring your favorite beverages and snacks; we’ll supply the art materials.⁠
Join us for an evening of art, fun, and creativity. We can't wait to see what you'll create!⁠
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Sign up: vbmuseum.org/museum-art-school/cork-canvas-company
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Image 1: October 31, 2024 - Haunted Harvest⁠
Image 2: Upcoming Schedule⁠
Image 3: November 7, 2024 - Lavender Fields Forever
Image 4: November 21, 2024 - Lotus Pond Harmony
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✨ Calling all families! Tomorrow is our "Back in Action Bash!" 🎉 Bring the kids to enjoy hands-on art-making activities, sketching in the galleries, and explore our exhibitions like Roadside Reverie: Glass Works by John Miller—all for FREE! 🖌️

📅 Date: October 25
🕒 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Lunch at the Wood Spoon Café is available 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. 🍴

🎉 Exciting News at VBMA!

We are thrilled to welcome Melissa A. DePriest, MPA, CFRE, as our new Director of Development! Melissa brings nearly 20 years of experience in philanthropic development and a deep commitment to our community. Previously with the Indian River Land Trust, Melissa built and sustained a thriving fundraising program, and now she’s ready to apply her talents here at VBMA.

Executive Director Brady Roberts shared his enthusiasm: “Her addition to the senior leadership team will be invaluable as we continue to grow and expand the Museum’s footprint and service to our region.”

A Treasure Coast native, Melissa is eager to support VBMA’s mission: “I look forward to working with staff, volunteers, board members, community partners, and others to further VBMA’s mission, build on its strong culture of philanthropy, and ensure its critical role as a place of gathering, inspiration, and learning.”

Please join us in welcoming Melissa to VBMA!

Read more: vbmuseum.org/melissa-a-depriest

Museum Stories at The Art Zone!⁠
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Museum Stories sessions are scheduled every Wednesday at 9:30 am to 10:30 am (0-24 months) and 10:30 am to 11:30 am (2-4 years old).⁠
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Space is limited; pre-registration is required!
Register here: vbmuseum.org/museum-stories-extras
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New stories and activities each week!⁠
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Hungry?⁠

Stop by Wood N Spoon Café in the Atrium, open Monday–Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and enjoy a delicious lunch during your museum visit!⁠

The Vero Beach Museum of Art is offering FREE admission for all through October 27! 🎟️⁠

Come on in and explore our galleries and sculpture parks, including Roadside Reverie: Glass Works by John Miller—a must-see exhibition of larger-than-life glass sculptures. 🍔🚗

🗓 Don’t forget: On October 25, it’s our family-friendly Back in Action Bash! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., join us for a fun-filled day of art-making, gallery sketching, and more!

🎨 Daily Fun for Everyone:

- Guided docent tours at 2 p.m.
- Self-guided activities with our Family Guide
- Hands-on fun in the Art Zone for kids & families

Read more: vbmuseum.org/reopens-with-free-admission-week

We’re so excited to welcome you back to the museum! ❤️

VBMA Reopens October 19 with Free Admission Week and Special October 25 Family-Friendly ‘Back in Action Bash!’ - Vero Beach Museum of Art VBMA reopens on Saturday, October 19, with free admission for all through Sunday, October 27. Each day offers activities for adults and children alike, and on October 25, when school is out for many Indian River County students, VBMA will present a family-friendly ‘Back in Action Blast’ from 10 ...

Classes resume on October 17.

The Museum galleries remain closed to the public, but studio and contemplative arts classes resume on Thursday, October 17. Follow our Facebook & Instagram for updates.

All Wednesday studio and contemplative arts classes, Museum Stories, and Art Talk are canceled.