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Exciting news in the arts. Two 30-foot murals originally housed in the Vero Beach Community Center—The History of the Treasure Coast (1998) and The Habitats of Vero Beach (2012)—have been relocated to the second-floor foyer of Indian River County Administration Building A, where they will now be part of the Art in Public Places program administered by the Cultural Council of Indian River County. Created by members of the Vero Beach Art Club as a gift to the community, these collaborative works showcase both the region’s history and its diverse natural habitats, with all artists volunteering their time and the club covering the cost of materials. The first mural, designed by Dawn Mill, Merana Cadorette, and others, spans 8 feet high by 30 feet long, while the second, painted by Dawn Mill (Project Manager), Judy Burgarella, and Christine Thomas, also stretches across six panels of equal scale. After suffering storm damage from Hurricane Milton in 2024, the final panel of the Habitats mural is being repainted by Thomas and will be reinstalled once completed. Their new placement in the Administration Building provides a safe, prominent setting where residents, visitors, and schoolchildren can enjoy and learn from these cultural treasures as part of Indian River County’s centennial celebration.
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CCIRC Membership has its advantages...
As a CCIRC member, your Events, Openings, Fundraisers, Honors, Business News, and other cultural topics are especially important to us. We share your enthusiasm by getting the word out via; this E-Newsletter, the Arts & Cultural Event Guide, Printed and Digital media sources, Social Media, Cultural Concierge Service and more.
You can join or renew your membership by clicking the button below or mailing your check to CCIRC 2400 15th Avenue, Suite 2, Vero Beach, 32960
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SAVE THE DATE
October 22, 2025
Kilted Mermaid, 4-6pm
2025-2026 Cultural Arts Guide is revealed and available for anyone wishing to have a copy or a box. Enjoy light
hors d'oeuvres and socializing with members and friends.
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PARADISE SPIRIT
And don't forget, for a limited time and while supplies last, donations of $50 or more to the Cultural Council of Indian River County will receive a bottle of Paradise Spirit as a thank-you gift. Our thank you gifts are going fast, get yours today while supplies last!
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As State Funding for the Arts continues to get cut, you can show you are committed to
the State of the Arts and support your
Cultural Council by ordering your specialty license plate today!
Order Form
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Events are subject to change.
Check with the sponsoring organization for the latest updates on events.
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Historic Home Tours
Laura Riding Jackson's historic home is open for tours from November through April each year. You can drop by on Tuesday's or the second Sunday of each month 1pm-5pm and volunteer docents will give you a tour!
Click for more info
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Liminality Mini-Retreat - Aug. 30, 9:00 a.m.
Through guided meditation, reflective journaling, spacious silence, and meaningful group sharing, we'll explore this in-between space (Liminal Space) together with curiosity, compassion, and presence.
More info here
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Riverside Theatre offers daily and weekly programs including Children's programs, Dance Classes, Student Auditions and more. For information on daily and weekly programs visit riversidetheatre.com
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SAK Comedy Lab - Aug. 28, 6:30 p.m. Witness the talented entertainers from SAK Comedy Lab do what they do best - make everything up right before your eyes! This energetic and interactive show will feature SAK Comedy Lab pros as they perform a series of hilarious scenes with outlandish characters and inventive songs, all created spontaneously, with nothing to spark the comedy except suggestions and ideas from the AUDIENCE!
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Live in the Loop - Aug. 28, 29 & 30, 5:30 p.m. Local musicians play the Loop Outdoor Stage. Thursday: Shephard and Green; Friday: Jupiter Rock Farm; Saturday: Hi Mileage
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Comedy Zone - Aug. 29 & Aug. 30, 6:30 p.m. Riverside's showcase of professional comedians touring the comedy circuit takes the Waxlax Stage. Comedians are: Andy Forrester and Vinnie Ward
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Complimentary docent-led gallery tours take place daily at 2pm.
Please check vbmuseum.org for updates
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Closed Mondays during Summer
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The Vero Beach Museum of Art offers daily gallery tours, family programs, lectures and performances, art classes and workshops, and more. Plan your visit at vbmuseum.org
The Vero Beach Museum of Art has amended its admission policy to honor U.S. military Veterans with free admission every day. The Museum also offers active-duty military and their family members free admission all summer long.
VBMA Exhibition - Timeless: Robert Farber’s Fashion Photography
On view in the Stark Gallery from February 10 through August 31, 2025. Farber (b. 1944) has lived and traveled the world as a leading force in the world of photography. Robert Farber's professional practice spans commercial and fine art photography, with subject matter ranging from fashion and portraits to still life and landscapes.
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VBMA Exhibition - A Tangled Plot: Works by Annie Blazejack and Geddes Levenson On View July 12 through October 5, 2025.
In more than 40 paintings and mixed-media works, the duo reveals their unique and highly collaborative artistic process. The works illuminate their deep connections to the Florida landscape through exploration of its diverse wildlife, marine life, and intricate ecosystems, including swamps, marshes, hardwood hammocks, and mangrove forests.
Blazejack and Levenson, who both hail from Miami, Florida, draw inspiration from literature, poetry, ecology, and science fiction, among other sources, reimagining them in a world uniquely their own. The original exhibition was curated by VBMA Chief Curator Caitlin Swindell.
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June 5 - September 6
The Summer of 2025 Show
Textiles and Metal Sculptures by artists Grace Cormier and Kevin Wilson.
Join us for our final- First Friday Gallery Stroll Reception - Sept. 5, 5 - 8 p.m.
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Gallery 14 is open June and July, Thursday/Friday 11-4pm, and Saturday 11-3pm. Closed August and September. Open October through May, Tuesday through Friday 10-5pm and Sat 10-4pm and
Always open for the First Friday Gallery Strolls OR open by appointment.
Phone 772- 562-5525.
Click here for more
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Environmental Learning Center
255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach
Learn More
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The Environmental Learning Center offers daily and weekly programs including children's programs, Art Exhibitions, Yoga, Tai-Chi, Boat Tours, paddle rentals and much more. For information on weekly programs visit discoverelc.org/calendar
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Wild Wednesdays - Unstructured Play for Homeschoolers - Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 3:00 p.m. Join us at the F.U.N. Zone Nature Playscape (Families Unplugged in Nature). Designed with homeschool families in mind, this is a chance for kids and parents to unplug, connect with others, and enjoy all the outdoor spaces the ELC has to offer.
Guided Kayak Excursions - Aug. 30, 9:30 a.m. Join our trained nature guide and paddle the serene waters of the Indian River Lagoon exploring this unique ecosystem with abundant wildlife and hidden mangrove tunnels! We provide all the gear you need.
Dolphin Drift: SUP Yoga - Aug. 30 9:30 a.m. This is a beginner friendly, yin-based class perfect for all levels. We invite you to embrace the gentle movement of the water as part of your practice. With the board as your floating mat and the sky as your ceiling, you'll leave feeling grounded, restored, and renewed. **Pre-registration is required.**
The Gator Group Fiber Art Discover the intricate beauty of hooked-rug fiber art in this vibrant collection by The Gator Group Fiber Artists. Each piece blends color, texture, and storytelling, showcasing the artistry and creativity of this talented collective. On view September - October.
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Artists Guild Gallery
1974 14th Ave. Vero Beach
Gallery hours:
Tue - Sat, 11am - 4pm
(772) 299-1234
More Info Here
Artists Guild Gallery is a fine art gallery in Vero Beach, established in 1990. It is co-owned by 12 local artists whose fine art works are available for sale. It is located in the historic district of downtown Vero Beach.
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Vero Beach Art Club
Gallery & Marketplace
Artwork is available for purchase at all exhibiting shows.
1903 14th Avenue,
Vero Beach
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Willi Miller’s Arts Blast offers free basic calendar listings and affordable paid listings for arts-related classes, workshops, lessons, and gallery updates.
Email for details:
willi@willimiller.com
Willi Miller’s Arts Blast Lists arts-related scholarships.
If you are offering a scholarship program that is open to Arts Blast readers,
send the information to willi@willimiller.com. There is no charge for the listing.
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The Cultural Council of Indian River County presents Art in Public Places at Five Locations throughout Indian River County. To find out more about the Art in Public Places Program visit cultural-council.org.
For purchase information on any art exhibited in the AIPP galleries, please call the Cultural Council at 772-770-4857
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Art in Public Places is free to members of the Cultural Council of Indian River County. Now, non-members can participate for a small fee. Find out more here.
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Cultural Council Members Exhibition: Progressive Perspectives at the
Vero Beach Museum of Art
The Cultural Council of Indian River County/Art in Public Places is excited to announce that the Vero Beach Museum of Art has invited us to collaborate again this year in an exhibition of member works in the Patten Community Gallery, VBMA Education Wing
Exhibition dates are October 24 to November 30, 2025
A reception for friends and family will be held on Friday, October 24, from 4-6 pm. VBMA Education Wing
Please submit up to five (5) images of work to Sheila@Cultural-Council.org by Friday, October 10. Please include the Title, Medium, Dimensions, a brief Description, and Price.
Specifications:
- 2D and 3D submissions of paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculpture, fiber, and mixed media.
- All 2D work must be gallery-wrapped or framed with wire or hardware D-rings. ( No saw tooth hangers)
- Frames must be in good condition.
- 2D artwork should now exceed 24”X36” including frame.
- No glitter is permitted in the museum.
- Soil, plants, or materials showing evidence of insects or disease on artworks is not permitted.
- Art must remain in the Patten Gallery for the duration of the exhibit.
- Artwork containing extreme nudity or content deemed offensive or inappropriate may be declined at the discretion of the Museum.
- VBMA reserves the right to make all final decisions regarding the inclusion of artwork in the exhibition.
Location: Vero Beach Museum of Art, Patten Community Gallery, Education Wing
Theme: Progressive Perspectives
Exhibit Date: October 24 to November 30, 2025
Exhibit Title: Cultural Council Members Exhibition; Progressive Perspectives
Call to Artists Date: July 8
Submission Deadline: Friday, October 10
Notification of Selection: October 14
Artwork Delivery Date: Tuesday, October 21, 1:30 – 3:30 VBMA Education Wing
Artwork Pick Up Date: Monday, December 1, 9:30- 11:30 am, VBMA Education Wing
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County Administration Buildings A & B
Into the Fall months and season of harvesting, celebration & connecting…..
“Reaping The Benefits”…. Is our theme
Please submit up to five (5) images to Sheila@Cultural-Council.org by the submission deadline, Monday, September 22.. Include Title, Medium, Dimensions, and Price.
NOTE: If you are displaying artwork in the current exhibit, please plan on picking up on Thursday, October 2, 10:30 am. Administration Building A
Location: Administration Buildings A & B,1801 27th St., Vero Beach
Theme: Reaping the Benefits
Call to Artists Date: Monday, August 25
Submission Deadline: Monday, September 22
Notification Date: Friday, September 26
Delivery Date and Time: Thursday, October 2, 10:30 am at Administration Building A
Exhibit Start Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Exhibit End Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Pick Up Date and Time: Thursday, January 15, 10:30 am.
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The A.E. Backus Museum invites artists to enter its much anticipated
Annual Juried Exhibition: The Best of the Best
The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of its Call to Artists for the 2025 edition of its annual juried art exhibition, The Best of the Best. This long-standing community favorite celebrates diverse artistic talent across the region and offers a dynamic platform for both amateur and professional artists to showcase their work.
Entries will be accepted by advance appointment Wednesdays through Sundays until 3:00 pm, from September 3 through September 26, 2025. Artists may enter up to three works per 15-minute appointment; additional entries require separate bookings. Entry forms and guidelines are available online at www.BackusMuseum.org or at the Museum beginning September 3, located at 500 North Indian River Drive in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce.
Artists are invited to submit in one of four media categories:
- Oil & Acrylic Painting
- Watercolor (including gouache and tempera)
- Varied Techniques (including mixed media, pastel, drawing, printmaking, graphics, collage, and computer-generated works)
- Three-Dimensional Works
The exhibition offers cash awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category, as well as the coveted Best of Show title. Visitors will also vote throughout the run for the People’s Choice Award, announced at the end of the exhibition.
Accepted artists and award winners will be announced online by Friday evening, October 3, 2025. The exhibition kicks off the Museum’s 2025–2026 Season with an Opening Reception on October 4, from 6:00–8:00 pm, followed by Free Admission on Sunday, October 5. It will remain on view during regular hours through November 14, 2025.
Competition entry is $30 per artwork. Appointments must be scheduled in advance online through the Call to Artists link at www.BackusMuseum.org/juried-shows. A full prospectus outlining submission guidelines, presentation requirements, and eligibility details is available.
ALL DATES AND PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE; PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR ANY UPDATES OR CANCELLATIONS.
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Thank you to our media partners
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THANK YOU TO OUR DESIGNATED ARTS &
CULTURAL GUIDE DISTRIBUTOR
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Pick up the Cultural Arts Guide at the
Cultural Council Office
2400 15th Avenue, Suite 2
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Office hours: Monday - Friday 10-3pm
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