Hello Cheryl,
There are many cultural events happening in town. You can view upcoming events below and/or find events scheduled throughout the year on our Cultural Calendar.
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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
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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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.
Second Saturday Free Admission - The Vero Beach Museum of Art offers free admission every second Saturday of the month. Second Saturdays features a variety of cultural offerings, including the widely popular Museums Studios for families.
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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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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Alumni Showcase - July 17, 6:30 p.m. A celebration of Riverside Theatre's Education Program with former students, now adults and still performing, showcasing their talents in a cabaret-style setting.
Vegas Nights - July 17, 18 & 19 @ 5:30 p.m. The Theatre's lobby will be transformed into a casino as a fundraiser to benefit the Theatre's children's programs.
Legally Blonde - July 18 & 19, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. A full-length production of the Broadway musical. Based on the award-winning comedy film, Legally Blonde is the story of a fashionable sorority queen, Elle Woods, who follows her ex-boyfriend to law school. There she discovers that there is more to her than just looks. The production is performed by students aged 13-20.
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Comedy Zone - July 18 & 19, 6:30 p.m. Riverside's showcase of professional comedians touring the comedy circuit takes the Waxlax Stage. Comedians are: Al Ernst & Greg Schwartz.
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Live in the Loop - July 17, 18 & 19, 5:30 p.m. Local musicians play the Loop Outdoor Stage. Thursday: Fort Pierce Jazz Society Quartet; Friday: Collins & Company. Saturday: Riptide.
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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 four- First Friday Gallery Stroll Receptions.
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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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Lagoon Adventures Summer Camp - Summer camps are one week long and are offered June - August. Canoe excursions, boat trips, STEAM activities, scavenger hunts, island exploration, seine netting, field trips, and more! Explore ecosystems, habitats, and discover new things about over 1,000 ocean and Indian River Lagoon species. Scholarships available.
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Dolphin Drift: SUP Yoga - July 19, 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.
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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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The Vero Beach Art Club is excited to announce the continued success of its “Summer Soirée” Member Exhibit, on view through August 4, 2025, at the VBAC Gallery & Marketplace. This lively summer show features a range of original works from member artists in a variety of media, including painting, mixed media, 3-D, and more. The exhibit captures the spirit of summer while highlighting the extraordinary talent within the Vero Beach Art Club.
This Exhibit’s award-winning artists are:
Best in Show: Sarah Houglum
Best Show Theme: Tracy Cunningham
1st Place – Acrylic: Liz Germer
1st Place – Mixed Media: Mary Travers
1st Place – Oil: Dan McLoughlin
Honorable Mention: Perlie Petrillo
Merit Award: Michelle Nevaeh
People’s Choice Award: Sarah Houglum – Voted on during Gallery Stroll, July 11
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Qigong & Yoga - July 16 & July 23, 8:00 a.m. Take a moment for yourself & breathe, stretch, and connect. Bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted.
Buddhist Sitting Group - July 21, 3:00 p.m. Find peace in the present moment and experience calming, mindful meditation. All are welcome. Free.
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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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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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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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