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A big thank you to Alliance member and volunteer curator, Terry Long! St. Lucie Cultural Alliance’s move to downtown Fort Pierce arts & cultural center lays foundation to serve artists, art lovers, businesses, residents and visitors by Laura Louise Tingo, Photo by Dieulanie Claude The St. Lucie Cultural Alliance is pleased to announce the move to...

February 19, 2021 | St. Lucie Cultural Alliance | Member Spotlight - Brian “Bezo” Taylor Contributed by Dorothy Kamm Visit Bezo's Member Profile Bezo's Online Store Brian Taylor, better known as Bezo, is a multi-talented artist. His paintings and drawings range from the small-scale intimacy of a tattoo to large stand-out murals. Brilliant color and bold...

February 9, 2021 | St. Lucie Cultural Alliance | Member Spotlight - Amanda Smith Contributed by Dorothy Kamm Visit Amanda Smith Member Profile Amanda Smith is not a typical portrait photographer looking to capture static poses. She prefers working with artists, especially dancers and musicians, where a rapport of creative synergy results in outstanding portraits...

November 19, 2020 | St. Lucie Cultural Alliance | Member Spotlight - Sailfish Brewing Company Contributed by Dorothy Kamm Visit Sailfish Brewing Company Member Profile Creating a craft beer has much in common with creating artwork. Both require experimentation to concoct the perfect finished product, one that resonates with customers. David BuShea, president of Sailfish...

November 18, 2020 | St. Lucie Cultural Alliance | Member Spotlight - Lisa Jill Allison Gallery Contributed by Dorothy Kamm Visit Lisa Jill Allison Member Profile Lisa Jill Allison creates paintings that defy categorization, which is exactly what she intends. After applying acrylic paint straight from the tube, she uses brushes, rollers, a palette knife,...

November 4, 2020 | St. Lucie Cultural Alliance | Member Spotlight - Treasure Coast Ballet Contributed by Melanie Staton of Blue Canary Agency Visit Treasure Coast Ballet's Member Profile Treasure Coast Ballet is a non-profit organization that was started to promote the art of dance to all. Founded in 2004 and located in Port Saint Lucie,...

October 26, 2020 | St. Lucie Cultural Alliance | Member Spotlight - PRESTON CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATRE Contributed by Laura Louise Tingo Preston Contemporary Dance Theatre's Member Profile Anna Preston has been dancing almost her entire life. Highpoints of her career include having danced with a professional modern company that received the industry-acclaimed Bessie nomination, and...

October 6, 2020 | St. Lucie Cultural Alliance | Member Spotlight - St. Lucie Ballet Contributed by Dorothy Kamm Visit St. Lucie Ballet's Member Profile Think you have to travel to a big city or out of state to receive professional ballet instruction? Not since 2004 when Lydia Oquendo and Rogelio Corrales opened St. Lucie Ballet in...

September 30, 2020 | St. Lucie Cultural Alliance | Member Spotlight - Little Giant Life Contributed by Dorothy Kamm Visit Maritza's Member Page Maritza Diaz may be small in size but she’s large in personality. She’s been a professional dancer and dance teacher for 20 years, adding yoga to her routine 10 years ago. Not only did...

September 23, 2020 | St. Lucie Cultural Alliance | Member Spotlight - A. E. Backus Museum & Gallery Contributed by Dorothy Kamm Visit A. E. Backus Museum & Gallery's Member Page Just as the bones of the original building has remained in place through several expansions, the A. E. Backus Museum & Gallery, now celebrating its 60th...