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 and Gallery is pleased once more to present the popular juried photography competition Through the Eye of the Camera. This year's exhibition features 81 of the year’s best photographs drawn from professional and amateur photographers. Through the Eye of the Camera will be on view May 10 – June 21, 2024 […]
2 DAY 05/28 & 05/29 WORKING LARGE 12-2:30 PM FLORA & FAUNA PAINT CLASS WITH ZOEY ALYSSA 05/28 & 05/29 12-2:30 PM, Tuesday & Wednesday TWO Afternoons of Acrylic Painting with Zoey Alyssa. 5 hours of instruction a 16 x 20 in canvas and all other supplies needed. Adults welcome, and children 13+ welcome with […]
POSTPONED EVENT Due to the unfavorable weather forecast, we and our partners have made the difficult decision to postpone today’s concert. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Ensuring the safety and enjoyment of our audience and performers is our utmost priority, and given the circumstances, postponing the event is the responsible course of […]
Service Description Animal Sculpture Class with Local Sculptor Eduardo Gomez Rojas https://www.eduardogomez.com/ This sculpture class taught by Eduardo is a step-by-step demonstration of the techniques involved in sculpting an animal in clay. Your choice of animal! Sorry, we can’t bring in the model. You will have to work from your own pictures. The class covers […]
City of Fort Pierce Temporarily Closes Moore’s Creek Boat Ramps for Juneteenth Celebration FORT PIERCE, FL – The City of Fort Pierce will temporarily close the Moore's Creek Boat Ramps at Veterans Memorial Park on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, to accommodate the Juneteenth Celebration. The event will take place at the Riverwalk Center and Veterans […]
Celebrate Black Music Month with us at Moore's Creek Park! The Levitt AMP Fort Pierce 2024 Free Family Concert Music Series is back. You're invited to join us for an unforgettable evening of rhythm, melody, and pure joy! As the sun sets, we'll be serenaded by the soulful tunes of Vallery Valentine & The Mixed […]
Service Description Did you ever want to try your hand at the Pottery Wheel? Well, now you can! We offer this class as an opportunity to make a little mess of things and try your hand at creating a vessel on the potter's wheel while meeting other folks trying the same thing out as well! […]
Join instructor, Zoey Alyssa in this coil-building class. Roll out coils, get a bit messy, and have some fun creating an abstract piece of art. These serve as great homes for your orchids and succulents to thrive in. Very Beginner Friendly! Learn how to build with coils and create negative space. Various patterns & coil […]