Photography, What’s the Big Idea?

Aric Attas, instructor This course will address the question of "how do we look at photography as art?” We'll travel through the history of photography with a curious eye looking at the evolution of the photographic processes, techniques, and, most importantly, the ideas that shaped the art form in an attempt to understand the medium […]

Faculty Art Show

The annual Faculty Art Show is now open for viewing in the Patten Community Gallery until March 8, 2021. The show includes art pieces from instructors Lorraine Fouquet, Joel Johnson, Ed Cortez, Vickie Marsango, Judy Burgarella, and Kent Johnson.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK 2021

March 18, 2021FRED GOODNIGHT Fred Goodnight grew up in Pittsburgh, and used to stand outside clubs and listen to world class jazz performers until he was old enough to go inside and meet with the likes of Art Blakely, Mary Lou Williams, Ahmad Jamal and others. From those early days in high school bands and […]

ART IN BLOOM LUNCHEON DAY 1

SHANE CONNOLLY STREAMING FROM LONDON! SHANE CONNOLLY Born in Northern Ireland, Shane has had a lifelong interest in horticulture. He trained at the famous London establishment ofPulbrook & Gould, and started his own business in 1989. Shane is a passionate advocate for British grown seasonal flowers, and has always had an organic approach to his […]

$225.00

Student Art Show

From March 10 to March 31, 2021, the Patten Community Gallery will be showcasing the creative work of the Museum Art School students. This exhibition will include works in mixed media, oil, acrylics, watercolors, drawings, and ceramics.

ART IN BLOOM LUNCHEON DAY 2

SHANE CONNOLLY STREAMING FROM LONDON! SHANE CONNOLLY Born in Northern Ireland, Shane has had a lifelong interest in horticulture. He trained at the famous London establishment ofPulbrook & Gould, and started his own business in 1989. Shane is a passionate advocate for British grown seasonal flowers, and has always had an organic approach to his […]

$225.00

AIB RESULTS 2021

ART IN BLOOM 2021 WINNERS! THANK YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR DESIGNERS!   DAY 1 AND DAY 2BEST USE OF TEXTUREDESIGNERS ANN JONES AND ANN WEBBER SEERY, FEVER COASTDESIGNER DEBORAH MURPHY HUBBELL, PORTRAIT OF THREE SISTERSDESIGNER CRESS MEIER LIEBMAN, LITTLE BOY BLUEDAY 2 BEST USE OF COLORDESIGNERS INGE HOLLAND AND SHEILA BARBOZA LIPSKY, PERSIAN […]

Chinese Art History

Classes meet via Zoom, March 15 - May 17, Mondays 12:30 - 2:30 pm Register

Introduction to Colored Pencil Drawing

This five-week class will introduce students to the basics of colored pencil drawing. Classes meet via Zoom, March 15 - April 12, Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 pm Register

Food in Art: Free demo class

Would you like to attend a free 30-minute lecture?  Lynn Berkowitz, Museum Art School instructor and life-long museum educator, will be hosting a sample lecture on April 2, 2021, at 3:00 pm to introduce her upcoming course Food in Art.   This art history course explores still life, genre, and installation depictions of food through the […]

Techniques in Colored Pencil

SA04 Techniques in Colored Pencil Edmund Cortez, instructor This five-week class will introduce students to alternate ways of achieving the effects of texture, depth, hard and metal surfaces, and glass with colored pencils. Painterly techniques using colored pencils will be explored and applied to guided weekly exercises. The importance of tone, value, and line as […]

Acrylic Painting: The Basics and More

Christine Thomas, instructor Learn the fundamentals of color mixing, brush handling, underpainting, layering, and layout. Also, learn how to easily transfer an image to canvas. Enjoy the versatility of acrylics with easy clean up and dry times. Embrace creativity and explore the endless acrylic options. Thomas Acrylic Mats SA08 Classes meet via Zoom April 20 […]

Art History Course: Female Perspectives on Art History

SA13 The Modern Woman: Female Perspectives on Art History from 1950-Present Holly Harmon, instructor Want to learn more about women artists in a fun forum? This discussion-based course will hone your ability to interpret and analyze modern art. Through our examination of artists traditionally excluded from the canon, we will explore and challenge preconceived notions […]

Art History Course: Food in Art

SA16 Food in Art Lynn Berkowitz, instructor This art history course explores still life, genre, and installation depictions of food through the modern lens and considers previous works of art that inspired them. Drawing on an array of artists and “isms” from museums near and far, we will follow the thread between art of the […]

Painting Studio and More

Christine Thomas, instructor Join a friendly group of artists who work independently while sharing with each other. The instructor provides suggestions and demonstrations. This studio class is open to these 2-D mediums: acrylics, oils, mixed media, watercolor and drawing. Increase your skills and enjoyment here. Students should show a progression in their skills in their […]

Paint Your Pet in Colored Pencil

Edmund Cortez, instructor This class is designed for artists of all levels to create an accurate and realistic colored pencil painting of their favorite pet. During each class, some basic element of colored pencil drawing will be explained and illustrated, followed by a guided drawing exercise in which students will draw a part of a […]

Artist Practice: Sketchbooks

Morgan Kuster, instructor The goal of this five-week course is for students, from the new-to-art crew to the creatively blocked, to cultivate their personal artistic practice using one of the most basic of tools: a sketchbook. Each week students will complete creative challenges, explore new prompts, and gain technical skills, alongside an artist practice assignment […]

Register for Summer classes!

Vero Beach Museum of Art 3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL, United States

Classes return to the studios! There are also classes presented via Zoom! https://www.vbmuseum.org/summer-2021-classes/

Painting Studio and More

Christine Thomas returns to the studios for this popular course offering. Register

You Can Draw

Join Marlene E. Putnam in the Museum Art School studios for this great introductory class. Register

Yes We Cannes – The Piano

Join Xaque Gruber as he hosts this film presentation in its entirety. Register for The Piano

Iconic Women of Art History

Join Holly Harmon as you take a trip through history while exploring depictions of women from prehistoric to present day. Register

Yes We Cannes – Anna

Join Xaque Gruber as he hosts this film presentation in its entirety. Register for "Anna"

Museum Art School – Fall registration

Register for courses in the contemplative arts, studio arts, and art history. On site and remote courses available!

Treasure Coast Elementary exhibition

Vero Beach Museum of Art 3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL, United States

Treasure Coast Elementary’s art teacher, Ms. Puglise, installed new student art. Now colorful Petri dishes, bubblegum self portraits, and Kusama-inspired dot art will greet you in the Eggert Children's Gallery!

Challenging Realism with Colored Pencil

Zoom

Ed Cortez All levels This class will help all level students learn the basics of hyperrealism drawing techniques using colored pencils. Students will master the art of observation as they learn to notice the subtle properties of lights and colors on any given object to create a drawing resembling a photograph. Step-by-step guidance and demonstration […]

Artists and Their Media: From Paints to Collage

Zoom

Lynn Berkowitz All levels Take a deep look at art from different times/places to really see the impact of the media that the artists use. Weekly themes introduce encaustic & fresco, tempera & oil, watercolor & gouache, synthetic, and collage. Through the lens of exciting prompts, you will explore paintings by Rivera, Homer, Neel, Frankenthaler, […]

Early Art Collections that Built Museums

NEW! SEEING AND SHARING: EARLY ART COLLECTIONS THAT BUILT MUSEUMS Lynn Berkowitz Presented via Zoom We will plunge into the life, times, and works of art of influential Gilded Age and modern-era collectors whose magnificent collections led to new museums across America, and radically changed the tenor and taste of museum collections in established settings. […]

Painting Seascapes, Beaches and Dunes

Vero Beach Museum of Art 3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL, United States

All levels. Class will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to seascape painting. Painting out-of-doors, en plein-air will be a major focus of the study after the basics are covered.

Mixed Media Workshop

Vero Beach Museum of Art 3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL, United States

Xaque Gruber. All skill levels welcome and no experience necessary for this workshop exploring watercolor and acrylic painting, printmaking, drawing and ultimately turning artistic creations into beautiful and unique mixed media/collage compositions.  Register

Cork Canvas & Company – Silk Scarves

Vero Beach Museum of Art 3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL, United States

This Cork Canvas & Company event is full. Call for waiting list: (772) 231-0707 ext. 116

Indian River Photo Club

Vero Beach Museum of Art 3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL, United States

Juried exhibition on display in Patten Community Gallery.

Summer Art Camp Week 1

Backyard Mysteries! What is in your backyard? Also Young Artist Intensives in Drawing 101 and Mixed Media  

Summer Art Camp Week 2

Up All Night - So many critters stay awake all night! Also Young Artist Intensives in Watercolor Techniques, Basics of Pastels, and Wheel Thrown Ceramics.

Summer Art Camp Week 3

Everyday Life! It's all about the beauty of the everyday things we see that are right in front of us. Also Young Artist Intensives in Basics of Acrylic Painting, and Painting 101.

Summer Art Camp Week 4

Horsing Around! This week we will focus on everything related to play and fun. Also Young Artist Intensives in Abstract Art and Basics of Acrylic Painting.

Summer Art Camp Week 5

Nature Unleashed! Campers will be encouraged to observe the wild world around them. Also Young Artist Intensives in Painting 101, Wheel-Thrown Ceramics and Watercolor Techniques.

Summer Art Camp Week 6

Outside the Box! Campers learn and create where they have the freedom to explore the world around them. Also Young Artist Intensives in Advanced Painting Techniques or Abstract Art.

Summer Art Camp Week 7

Sea into the Future! There is a whole other world beneath the surface. Also Young Artist Intensives in Mixed Media or Drawing 101.

Summer Art Camp Week 8

How High Can I Fly? We will be focusing on anything that flies: animals, insects, planes, balloons, kites, rockets and more! Also Young Artist Intensives in Basics of Pastels or Advanced Painting Techniques.