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A.E.
Backus Museum 2008 - 2009 Exhibitions and Events Schedule Become a member of the Backus Museum for only $50 and enjoy free invitations to members' only receptions, advance notice of events, and a discount on gift store items. The Backus Museum is a non-profit organization and your contribution is tax deductible as allowed by law. Wit and Whimsy September 27 - October 18, 2008 Sponsored
by Seacoast
National Bank The works in Wit and Whimsy are smart, yet fanciful creations; a great combination for those who like a surprise and a little fun with their art. Artists include Pam Fessel, Harry McVay, Maureen Claire Peterman, Ginny Piech Street, and Anita Prentice. 27th Annual Four County Juried Show "The Best of the Treasure Coast" October 22 - November 22, 2008 Click here for application to exhibit Sponsored
by SunTrust
The Four County Juried show includes work by some of the best artists in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties. The 27th annual exhibition shows the great diversity and creativity of artists in this region. The selection process for this show is a tremendous undertaking, as hundreds of pieces will be submitted for judging.
Gifts of Creativity November 26, 2008 - January 3, 2009 In this show you'll find beautiful and innovative works of art that are perfect for holiday gift giving. Find that unexpected present for the person who already has everything. Scheduled artists include Janie Hinkle, Rebekah Joy Brown, Martin Cushman, Colleen Nash Becht, Jackie Schindehette, Nora Summerlin, and Jean and Ty Tyson. Keeping the Balance: January 7 - 18, 2009 For nearly 20 years award winning photographer Sean M. Dowie has been photographing Florida's diverse landscapes and unique wildlife. He is a graduate from the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. As a graduate from the naturalist program at the University of Florida, and a freelance photographer for a variety of nature and wildlife publications, Dowie is helping to preserve Florida's hidden treasures. He also owns and operates Windmill Gallery in McIntosh, Florida. Visit www.smdphotography.com
The Art of Living Green January 16, 17 & 18, 2009 Sponsored
by Grand Bank & Trust, Integrative Heal Strategies, The Art of Living Green will be held on the museum's grounds Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. It will be a family-friendly celebration featuring workshops, exhibitors, and activities focused on greener living. Carter Oosterhouse, host of HGTV's Red Hot & Green, will be at the event on Saturday. Saturday evening, the museum will host a private VIP party in the gallery. The Art of Living Green will formally kick-off on Friday when the museum hosts a symposium with scientists from across the region. Visit www.theartoflivinggreen.org for more information. Variations January 21 - February 14, 2009 In art, variations can include technique, materials and subject. The works in this show are all beautiful and striking, but appear to have little in common. They do, however, offer the viewer a wide variety of incredible treats for the eye. Artists include Anna Allegra Desio, Ted Ellis, George Paxton, Leslie Swift and Rita Ziegler. Tribute to Backus February 18 - March 14, 2009 For more than 18 years, the Backus Museum has presented a Tribute to A.E. Backus the "Dean of Florida Landscape Painters." No other 20th century artist captured the Florida light quite like he could. Backus came into prominence as a national artist in the 1960s when his work was hung in President Lyndon B. Johnson's library in Texas and in Senate offices in Washington, D.C. In 1993 he was inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame. Selected paintings from private collection on exhibition. 21st Annual A.E. Backus Art Festival March 7 & 8, 2009 Click here for application to exhibit The annual Backus Arts Festival takes over Veterans Park in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce with an extravaganza for the senses. A variety of artists and tasty foods grace the museum's oak shaded grounds for this two-day event. A.
E. Backus Brunch & Painting Raffle Sunday, March 8, 2009 Brunch
served from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Brunch served from 9:00 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Brunch tickets sold at the door; advance sales available. Adults, $15.00, children under 10, $5.00. The "all you should eat" Backus Brunch is legendary. Feast on fresh fried mahi-mahi, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, cheese grits, fresh squeezed orange juice and much more. Then at 12:30, the ticket will be drawn to reveal the winner of this year's original Backus painting. Over $6,000 in additional prizes will be awarded. Raffle tickets are $20. The Saint Lucie County High School Show March 7 & 8, 2009 This show, which will be featured as part of the Backus Arts Festival, presents the best artwork from the area's public and private high schools.
Looking Back: Vintage Paintings from the Florida Highwaymen
March 18 - April 11, 2009 Sponsored
by Art Link International In 1950, a small number of African Americans began painting Florida landscapes as a livelihood. With encouragement from A. E. "Bean" Backus, these young Treasure Coast entrepreneurs developed their individual techniques and rendered landscapes with beauty and allure. In 1990 the moniker Florida Highwaymen was ascribed; the rest, as they say, is history. Enjoy an exhibition of vintage paintings from some of the best private collections, as well as a variety of vintage paintings for sale. Highwaymen Festival
April 4 & 5, 2009 Sponsored
by Art Link International Many of the Highwaymen will be in attendance with their recent paintings for sale. More Highwaymen gather together for this festival than at any other place or event. Encounters
April 15 - May 16, 2009 Art can stimulate. Art can inspire. When you experience the works in this show, expect to meet the unexpected. Artists include Witha Lacuesta, Lenore McNamara, Luke Steadman and Scott Woodward. The
Eye of the Camera: Juried Photography Show &
Seacoast Community Calendar Competition May 20 - June 28, 2009 Sponsored
by Jiffy
Photo, Seacoast
National Bank & Canon Open to both amateur and professional photographers, this exhibit is sure to bring fierce competition. Applications are available at the museum and on the web site at www.backusmuseum.com
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