Museum News & Events
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.
VBMA Plans 40th Anniversary Celebration for February 14
Mark your calendar for February 14, 2026, and join VBMA for a special day that celebrates four decades of bringing people together through creativity and arts education.
Celebrate! Holidays at the Museum on Saturday, December 13
Join the Vero Beach Museum of Art on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for our annual Holidays at the Museum celebration.
Register Now for VBMA Winter Term Art Classes
Artists at all levels are welcome to enroll in VBMA winter workshops and classes. Ten- and five-week courses begin on January 5, 2026. A second session of five-week courses begins in February.
VBMA Breaks Ground on New Facility, Launches Capital Campaign
Vero Beach Museum of Art today announced that it has raised $100 million during the quiet phase of Museum in the Garden: The Campaign for VBMA, a landmark initiative supporting a new, expanded home and transformed campus. News of the Museum’s capital campaign coincided with a groundbreaking ceremony that brought together over 200 civic leaders, project supporters, and stakeholders from across the city and state.
VBMA Names Fundraising Veteran Mary Ann Sprinkle as Director of Development
VBMA welcomes fundraising veteran Mary Ann Sprinkle as its new Director of Development. Ms. Sprinkle brings more than three decades of strategic philanthropic management experience with a solid track record of leading high-performance teams and securing transformational gifts in arts and culture settings.
Ballet Vero Beach Returns to Vero Beach Museum of Art
Dancers and choreographers from Ballet Vero Beach take the VBMA stage for noon and 3 p.m. performances on Saturday, November 15, 2025, and Saturday, February 28, 2026, inspired by the Museum’s season exhibitions Double Portraits and American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection.
Once Upon an Orchestra 2025
VBMA is pleased to announce that the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra will perform two free Once Upon an Orchestra concerts. The first, Pinocchio, will be performed on Nov. 8.
VBMA Unveils Design for Expanded New Building and Transformed Campus at future.vbmuseum.org
Vero Beach Museum of Art has launched future.vbmuseum.org, which illuminates the Museum’s forthcoming campus transformation.
Isaac Mizrahi to Headline 2026 “Fashion Meets Art” Fundraiser
American fashion designer and entertainment industry icon Isaac Mizrahi will headline VBMA’s “Fashion Meets Art” fundraising event on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
VBMA Expands Free Admission Days
Vero Beach Museum of Art has expanded its free admission days to include Grandparents’ Day, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day. The Museum is open from 1-4 p.m. on each of these Sundays, and entry is free for all ages.
























