|
|
A.E.
Backus Museum
2010 - 2011 Exhibitions and Events Schedule
Become a member of the Backus Museum for only $50 and enjoy free invitations to members' only receptions, advance notice of events, and a discount on gift store items. The Backus Museum is a non-profit organization and your contribution is tax deductible as allowed by law.
Exploring the New Perspectives October 9 – October 30, 2010 Internationally acclaimed artist Christopher Marley was phobic about bugs; now he collects them for artwork that celebrates their incredible beauty. With an artist's eye, an entomologist's love of nature and a new perspective, he transforms exotic specimens of insects into magnificent color studies that no painter could re-create. His work will be on view along with the work of Chris Harris and Shawna Scarpitti. 29th Annual Juried Art Exhibition “The Best of the Best” November 3 – December 4, 2010 The juried art show includes work by some of the best artists from around the state and beyond. Because of its popularity, the 29th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, formerly know as the Four County Juried Show, has expanded to include artists from beyond the region. The selection process for this show is a tremendous undertaking, as hundreds of pieces will be submitted for judging.
Indian River State College Photography Exhibition Saturday, December 4, 2010 This one day event will be presented on the grounds and patio of the museum. More than thirty photography students from IRSC will present their work.
Eclectic Holidays
December 8, 2010 – January 15, 2011
The museum will present an eclectic array of fine art, just in time for holiday gift giving including furniture, jewelry, ceramics, paintings, photography and more. Artists in the show include Bud Adams, Cindy Adams, Robbie Adams, Martin Cushman, Rebecca Brown, Colleen Nash Becht, Sue Ritter, Jean Tyson, Ty Tyson and Suzanne Varn. The Treasure Coast Collects January 29 – February 5, 2011 Not all art masterpieces are owned and exhibited in the great museums of the world. Even people with modest budgets love to collect art objects during their travels or when they stumble upon something they simply must have. Collecting art today can means spending millions of dollars to buy a piece or simply buying things you like and can afford. The Treasure Coast Collects will feature some of the very best works of art from private collectors from Jupiter to Vero Beach.
Art in Bloom
January 28 – 30, 2011
Art in Bloom is a three-day celebration pairing original works of art with fresh flowers. This special event features flower arrangements, from florist around the Treasure Coast , inspired by and placed alongside paintings, sculpture and other decorative art objects. . The works of art in the exhibition The Treasure Coast Collects will serves as the backdrop and inspiration for this year’s Art in Bloom.
Friday, January 28 - Preview Cocktail Party 6-9 p.m. $50 /Friends $45
Saturday, January 29 - High Tea and Featured Speakers 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $25.00 / Friends $20.00
$5.00 General Admission to see the exhibition and hear speakers / $2.00 Friends Admission.
Sunday, January 30 – Family Day with Kids Crafts - $5.00 General Admission / Friends $2.00
Tribute to A.E. Backus
February 9 – March 12, 2011
For more than 20 years, the Backus Museum has presented a Tribute to A.E. Backus the “Dean of Florida Landscape Painters.” No other 20th century artist captured the Florida light quite like he could. Backus came into prominence as a national artist in the 1960s when his work was hung in President Lyndon B. Johnson’s library in Texas and in Senate offices in Washington , D.C. In 1993 he was inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame.
Saturday, March 5, Tribute Weekend – Free Guided Tours 12, 2 & 4 p.m.
A. E. Backus Brunch & Raffle Painting Drawing
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Sponsored
by Art Link International
Brunch served from 9:00 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Brunch tickets are $12.50 in advance and $15.00 at the door for adults. (Children under 10, $5.00 available at the door only). The “all you should eat” Backus Brunch is legendary. Feast on fresh fried mahi-mahi, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, cheese grits, fresh squeezed orange juice and much more. Then at 12:30, the ticket will be drawn to reveal the winner of this year’s original Backus painting. Over $6,000 in additional prizes will be awarded. Raffle tickets are $20 or three for $50.
Looking Back: Vintage Paintings from the Florida Highwaymen
March 16 – March 27, 2011 In 1950, a small number of African Americans began painting Florida landscapes as a livelihood. With encouragement from A. E. "Bean" Backus, these young Treasure Coast entrepreneurs developed their individual techniques and rendered landscapes with beauty and allure. In 1990 the moniker Florida Highwaymen was ascribed; the rest, as they say, is history. Enjoy an exhibition of vintage paintings from some of the best private collections, as well as a variety of vintage paintings for sale.
Highwaymen Festival March 26 & 27, 2011 Many of the Highwaymen will be in attendance with their recent paintings for sale.
Fine Tuned March 30 – April 16, 2011
The artists in this exhibition have true talent and have refined that talent with practice, discipline and dedication. They include Ivo David, David Engdahl, Joyce McAdams and Peter Pettegrew. The Eye of the Camera: Juried Photography Show April 20 – May 29, 2011 Open to both amateur and professional photographers, this exhibit is sure to bring fierce competition. Applications are available at the museum, Jiffy Photo and on the website at www.backusmuseum.com.
Regular Seasonal Hours: October 9, 2010 to May 28, 2011 Wednesday - Sunday: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Closed to the Public/Hours by Appointment May 29, 2011
Summer Hours: |
|
|