The A.E Backus Museum is delighted to announce its 63rd Season schedule for 2023-24. The Backus Museum’s planned series of special exhibitions and signature events will give visitors, residents, and guests an exciting array of opportunities to explore and revisit with friends and family this year. The 2023-24 season will debut on October 8 with […]
The A.E. Backus Museum presents the Art of the Fantastic: Imaginative Illustration from the Korshak Collection, on view March 8 through April 28, 2024. The Korshak Collection features works by pioneering artists from over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. These original adventure and fantasy illustrations appeared on the covers and pages […]
The Hoochie Digs will perform at 10am, April 6th at this weekend long music festival packed full of performers. We'll also give a songwriting workshop in the afternoon.
The Backus Museum announces its Call to Artists for the annual juried photography competition “Through the Eye of the Camera” Through the Eye of the Camera, the A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery’s annual juried photography exhibition, returns to provide amateur and professional artists a great opportunity to be a part of this enduring and coveted […]
Join Curiosities & Candles Studio on Thursday, April 18th, for a Candle Making & Iris Fold Class at The Vault Art Gallery at 5:30 p.m. During this class, you will create and decorate a 10 oz. soy wax candle. You will also create a framed 4"x6" Iris Fold Umbrella. To secure your spot for this […]
Join us for a fun evening at The Vault Art Gallery during this month's April Art Walk in downtown Fort Pierce! Hosted by the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance, we're thrilled to present the opening night event for our latest exhibition, "Urban Parts." "Urban Parts" is a captivating showcase of art inspired by city life and […]
The St. Lucie Earth Day Festival highlights unique eco-art, sustainable living ideas, and community resources. Over 70 local organizations and businesses will be showcased and share hands-on activities throughout the gardens and trails of the preserve. Meet local environmental groups, health professionals, law enforcement, foresters, gardeners, beekeepers, and more. Kids can have an adventure in […]
The A.E. Backus Museum is pleased to announce it will host a special gallery program for the exhibition Art of the Fantastic: Imaginative Illustration from the Korshak Collection on Saturday, April 20 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Collector Stephen Korshak will share his deep knowledge and stories behind the art and artists on display in […]
To celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, the A.E. Backus Museum and the BlueBird Educational Foundation will present The Art of Jazz on April 26 from 6 to 8 pm at the Backus Museum, with galleries open early at 5 pm for viewing. The program will include the lecture, performance, and hors d'oeuvres, wine and soft drinks. […]
Group Art Classes with Artist Maricel Ruiz, MFA. Classes will introduce students to the art elements and principles of design through daily sketching activities and individualized drawing and painting lessons for kids and teens. Seats are limited. Hours are divided by age groups. 10 am - 11 am for ages 5-7 11:30 am - 12:30 […]