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 […]
Group Art Classes with Artist Maricel Ruiz, MFA. Classes will introduce students to the art elements and principles of design through daily sketching activities and individualized drawing and painting lessons for kids and teens. Seats are limited. Hours are divided by age groups. 10 am - 11 am for ages 5-7 11:30 am - 12:30 […]
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 […]
Looking for Friday night plans? Visit Downtown Fort Pierce Friday night May 17th for the monthly Art Walk. Connect with local artists and businesses! Stop by the Vault Art Gallery to see our newest exhibition, Urban Parts! Get your free copy of the latest Art St Lucie Magazine Issue. Enjoy live music, refreshments, and snacks. Also, stop […]
One Day Acrylic Paint Class! We will be creating 3-dimensional Starfish lying on the shoreline. 🐚 You may choose a personalized “slogan” to race onto your acrylic painting resulting in a DIY sign for the home. Sign up online at www.PaintedGroves.com
Two-Day Acrylic Paint Class with Zoey Alyssa working on a large 16 x 20 canvas. 5 hours of instruction and all supplies needed. Adults welcome, and children 13+ welcome with an adult participant. All materials are included to create an acrylic painting - photo seen above. This painting is inspired by a Beanie Backus Oil […]
One on one sessions with artist Maricel Ruiz. Schedule a consultation to review your portfolio and Maricel will provide personalized mentoring to fit your artistic needs. She will assist you with writing entrance acceptance essays and your portfolio development for magnet school or college/university applications. Working artists may also schedule a portfolio review to gain […]
Thursday Afternoon Acrylic Paint Class with Zoey Alyssa $37 for 3 hours of instruction and all supplies needed. Adults welcome, and children 13+ welcome with an adult participant. All materials are included to create an acrylic painting - photo seen above. Call (772)203-8451 to book a spot over the phone or preregister online. Space is […]
