Museum News & Events
Programs for Veterans Create Community of Creativity and Support
Exploring creativity is a vital goal of the free Veterans’ Program offered at the Vero Beach Museum of Art. Veterans draw inspiration from instructor-led gallery visits, then head to the studios to try their hand at a variety of artistic techniques. The classes have a critical side benefit: they create community for an important segment of our local residents seeking an outlet.
Vero Beach Museum of Art Adds Two Global Finance Leaders to its Board of Trustees
At its annual meeting, the Vero Beach Museum of Art’s Board of Trustees demonstrated its continued commitment to exemplary governance and long-term stewardship by welcoming new Trustee Alan Wilkinson, elected in March, and electing Kevin D. Willsey to the Board. Elected to serve for second three-year Board terms were Trustees Mary E. Blair, Lisa Bullock, Sherry Ann Dayton, Richard Frary, and Chair Richard D. Segal. Vice Chair James C. Penrose was renewed for a third three-year term.
VBMA Early Childhood Programs Build Critical Foundations for Creative Learning
For more than 40 years, the Vero Beach Museum of Art has positioned education at the forefront of its mission. Its engaging exhibitions, lectures, events, classes, workshops, and outreach programs are widely attended by Vero Beach and Indian River County residents.
Adapting Art: Fostering Creative Expression
Each week, a lively group of teens and young adults on the autism spectrum and those with other learning differences are welcomed to the Museum for VBMA’s free A+ART program.
Building with Nature in Mind
Drawing inspiration from the rich landscape of coastal Florida, the Vero Beach Museum of Art’s new building is conceived as a series of earthen terraces and walled gardens, lifted above the Indian River Lagoon. From the start, Allied Works Founding Principal Architect Brad Cloepfil, AIA, described the building as “deeply rooted in its setting,” and envisioned “walls embedded with local sand and shells, warm colors, and light-filtering layers that define a space that could only belong on Florida’s Treasure Coast.”
VBMA Exhibiting Artist Jill Nathanson Returns Oct. 17 for ‘Abstract Painting: Past, Present, Personal’
The Vero Beach Museum of Art (VBMA) welcomes back exhibiting abstract artist Jill Nathanson October 17, 2026, for a workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. geared toward intermediate level artists. During ‘Abstract Painting: Past, Present, Personal’, Nathanson will guide registered students through techniques exploring abstraction through color, composition, and personal expression.
VBMA Named Best Art Gallery on the Treasure Coast
Vero Beach Museum of Art is honored to be voted the “Best Art Gallery” by the 2026 Official Community’s Choice Awards on the Treasure Coast.
Create a Friendship Bracelet at VBMA with Coastal Connections
VBMA is proud to host Coastal Connections on August 8 for a special, environmentally focused, free-admission Second Saturday.
Create Art at VBMA with Artist James Prosek July 11 at the Opening of ‘James Prosek: At Work’
Meet multimedia artist James Prosek on Saturday, July 11, and help him create a special community canvas on the opening-day celebration of the exhibition James Prosek: At Work, at the Vero Beach Museum of Art.
Vero Beach Museum of Art to Host a Pair of Summer Speakers Who Share Love of Florida History
Florida is steeped in fascinating history and culture, with each story more fascinating than the next. Vero Beach Museum of Art (VBMA) has invited two such storytellers to the Museum this summer as part of the Florida Humanities series to share their research and knowledge of Florida artists and architects, along with what inspired them.
VBMA Welcomes U.S. Military Personnel and Their Families with Free Summer Visits in 2026
VBMA Welcomes U.S. Military Personnel and Their Families with Free Summer VisitsPosted April 23, 2026 The Vero Beach Museum of Art joins Blue Star Museums from across the nation offering free admission to active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families from...
VBMA Circle Raises $52,000 in 2026 for Museum Education Programs
During The Circle’s closing ceremony on April 9, 2026, at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, President Stuart Weismiller announced that the 158-member-strong group raised more than $52,000 this year in support of Museum programming.
Children’s Art Festival Attracts Thousands to the Vero Beach Museum of Art
On Saturday, April 11, the Vero Beach Museum of Art galleries, grounds, and studios were abuzz with artists of all ages at the Children’s Art Festival, a free, annual celebration of the arts and art making. This year’s program attracted 3,000 attendees.
Athena Society Elects to Acquire Yinka Shonibare, CBE’s Wind Sculpture in Bronze VI, 2025
At its annual dinner on Thursday, April 16, Vero Beach Museum of Art Athena Society Members voted to acquire Wind Sculpture in Bronze VI, 2025, by Yinka Shonibare, CBE.
May 9: Experience The Painted Life of Artist Gregory Gillespie
The Painted Life of Gregory Gillespie arrives as the first feature-length documentary examining the life and art of Gregory Gillespie (1936–2000), the extraordinary late-20th-century painter and iconoclast. The film screening and discussion take place at the VBMA on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m., as part of the Museum’s Second Saturday free-admission program.
April 18 – Delight in Selections from the “Great American Songbook”
Clap your hands and tap your feet when Pianist Tom Servinsky and vocalist Lisa Macalaster come to the VBMA to present Selections from the “Great American Songbook”, a musical journey that echoes the creativity and spirit of America. Tickets for the Saturday, April 18, 2026, 3 p.m. performance are now on sale.
Fun for All Ages at the VBMA 2026 Children’s Art Festival – April 11
The entire family is welcome at the Vero Beach Museum of Art on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Children’s Art Festival. The free, all-ages event is the Museum’s annual celebration of the arts and art making.
Museum in the Garden Capital Campaign Reaches $110 Million
VBMA is pleased to announce that it has reached a new milestone in its Museum in the Garden capital campaign, raising $110 million toward its $126 million goal, including gifts from nearly 50 new donors since the project’s November 7, 2025, groundbreaking.
Art in Bloom Showcases Local Creativity
Local floral designers artfully interpreted nine works on view in the Vero Beach Museum of Art galleries for this year’s Art in Bloom exhibition and fundraiser. More than 370 attendees enjoyed a live flower-arranging demonstration by Sandra Sigman, founder of Les Fleurs, before the awards presentation.
Mizrahi Delights Crowd at 2026 Fashion Meets Art Fundraiser
A sold-out crowd of 350 gathered at VBMA on Wednesday, February 18, to attend the ninth annual Fashion Meets Art fundraiser with American fashion designer and entertainment industry icon Isaac Mizrahi.
Art in Bloom Exhibition March 5-8
The Vero Beach Museum of Art invites the community to view this year’s amazing Art in Bloom floral displays, on view Thursday, March 5, at 2 p.m. through Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Gala 2026: From Sea to Shining Sea
On January 30, 2026, a sold-out crowd of more than 400 guests celebrated at From Sea to Shining Sea, the Vero Beach Museum of Art’s annual Gala, arguably the season’s most iconic and anticipated event.
Proclamations, Fanfare Mark VBMA’s 40th Year of Service
This year marks the Vero Beach Museum of Art’s 40th year of service. County Commissioners and City Council Members recognized that milestone at their January 27 meetings.
ILS 2026 Distinguished Speakers Explore Uniquely American Themes
This year’s International Lecture Series esteemed speakers will explore uniquely American themes in conjunction with the nation’s 250th birthday and the arrival of the touring American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection exhibition.