2011 - 2012 Season Schedule
Tribute to Backus
February 22 – March 24, 2012
For more than 20 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.
A. E. Backus Brunch & Painting Raffle
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Brunch served from 9:00 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Brunch tickets are $12.50 in advance and $15.00 at the door for adults. (Children under 10, $5.00 available at the door only). 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. Raffle tickets are $20 or three for $50. Call the museum or order tickets or order online.
Material Matters
March 28 – April 28, 2012
Quilts today are overcoming their old-fashioned image of squares of fabric sewn together to make throws and bedspreads. Contemporary quilts are stunning works of art both visually and conceptually — they are now considered to be true works of art and are found on gallery walls and in fine art museums around the world. Art quilts communicate some kind of message, emotion or meaning. Noted, international textile artist Petra Fallaux will be featured in the exhibition along with several other well-known quilt and textile artists.
Opening Reception
Friday, March 30, 2012
6 – 8 p.m.
Members and Invited Guests / Free
Non-members $10
The Eye of the Camera:
Annual Juried Photography Show
May 2 – June 2, 2012
Open to both amateur and professional photographers, this exhibit is sure to bring fierce competition. Applications are available at the museum, Jiffy Photo and on the web site at www.backusmuseum.com.
Opening Reception
Friday, May 11, 2012
6 – 8 p.m.
Members and Invited Guests / Free
Non-members $10
500 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 (P) 772-465-0630 (E) Info@backusmuseum.com
Jetty Rocks by A.E. Backus
