ARTS AND CULTURAL INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Have you creatively adapted how you connect with the public during these days of crisis?  Let us know what services or resources you are providing so we can assist in spreading the word. WE’RE HERE FOR YOU! Send info regarding your changes to info@cultural-council.org so we can relay your news via our weekly Newsletter. If you have listed events on our Arts and Cultural Calendar, please email us any edits, updates or corrections at calendar@cultural-council.org. WE’RE HERE TO HELP as we all navigate through this new norm. 

The Cultural Council of Indian River County announces the publication of its Arts & Cultural Guide 2020-2021, a testament to optimism and resiliency in the cultural arts community. The popular 12-month guide is a singular reference for residents and visitors to plug in to events, exhibits, concerts and classes happening throughout the county and throughout the year. Anyone can pick up the Guide at the Cultural Council office located in the Flametree Clay Art Gallery, 2041 14^th Avenue, or around town at various locations including;

• Vero Beach Museum of Art
• Riverside Theatre
• J. M. Stringer Gallery
• McKee Botanical Gardens
• Environmental Learning Center
• Vero Heritage Center and Citrus Museum
• Vero Beach Art Club Annex

View the Arts & Cultural Guide and future events at: https://www.cultural-council.org/arts-cultural-guide-2020-2021

Space Coast Symphony JAZZ Orchestra Conductor, Frank Wosar looks forward to reuniting the best Central Florida musicians for From the Flat to the Silver Screen October 16th, 7:00pm – 9:00 Pathway Church, 1105 58th Ave., Vero Beach Florida 32966

Riverside Theatre Riverside Theatre’s •  Live in the Loop Oct 16: Jesse & The Thieves plays radio hits from yesterday and today, a lot of dance numbers, artist including: the Beatles, Mumford and Sons, The Weeknd, A-Ha, Blink 182, Violent Femmes, Billie Ellish, Billy Joel, Maroon 5, Cake, Modern English, Bruno Mars, C-Lo Green, The Killers, and ToTo. Oct 17: Ryz-N-Soulz is a group of fun, energetic, entertaining performers that play top of the chart covers from Classic Rock, Blues, Alternative & Old to New Country.

Riverside Theatre’s • The Comedy Zone Show Times 7:00 & 9:00pm Oct 16 & 17: Headliner Paul Lyons is a deviously creative funnyman who has headlined in every state and overseas in London, England and Sydney, Australia. Opening act Jojo Cassillas is a true force to be reckoned with. He’s always the one to make everyone laugh using inspiration from his raw upbringing. For more details visit: https://www.riversidetheatre.com/

Art Walk – SERIOUSLY MIXED MEDIA ART 207 Orange Ave., Fort Pierce, FL 34950 October 16, 5:00 – 8:00pm Social Distancing, masks and limited admission followed.

Artists Guild Gallery Celebrates 30 Years in Vero Beach! Fine Art exhibited by 11 Artist/Owners, and several consigning artists. October 17, 11:00am – 3:00pm Artists Guild Gallery  – 1974 14th Avenue, Vero Beach FL 32960

Museum Reopened – The Vero Beach Museum of Art is pleased to announce it has reopened its galleries and sculpture parks to the public on Wednesday, October 7.  The Museum’s new health, procedural, and cleaning protocols and restrictions are outlined below:

• Facemasks are required for all visitors’ ages 2+
• Temperatures will be taken for anyone entering the Museum
• 6ft social distancing guidelines are to be maintained
• Visitors will be encouraged to regularly wash their hands

The higher-touch areas in the building, including the auditorium, ArtZone, and Museum Café, will remain closed until further notice, and there will be no group tours in the first stage of reopening. Some public programs, such as Art Talks, Film Studies, and the Museum Art School classes, will be offered online, at least for the fall.  The Museum is opening under new hours of operation: Monday and Tuesday: CLOSED, Wednesday – Saturday: 10 am – 4:30 pm, Sunday: 1 – 4 pm. For more detailed information as well as subsequent changes in procedures or lifting of restrictions, check the website at www.vbmuseum.org

The Best of the Best Juried Exhibition – AE Backus Museum & Gallery On view through November 13. The popular annual competition yields the best works of art in a variety of media from artists across the state and beyond. A jury panel of three independent judges voted to accept 103 entries out of 233 submissions in four media categories: Oil/Acrylic Painting, Watercolor, Varied Techniques, and Three-Dimensional. For more information: http://www.BackusMuseum.org

An Outdoor Revolution is here! Now on display at the Environmental Learning Center. Photographer Brian LaPersonerie will have his amazing nature photography on display in the Lagoon Room until November 22. His nature photography is showcased on metal prints and features images of wildlife, nature scenes and outdoor lifestyle shots. The images in “An Outdoor Revolution” aim to transport you to the healing reality of the great outdoors. View Brian’s collection, “An Outdoor Revolution” at the Environmental Learning Center until November 22. The Environmental Learning Center is open Monday – Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibit is Free with Admission. Visit: http://www.discoverelc.org

Gallery 14 presents Calming Influences –  Work by Gallery 14 Artists On View through November 27. In October the Gallery will be open: Thursday – Saturday, 11:00am – 3:00pm. In November, the Gallery will be open: Tuesday – Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm & Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm. The exhibit will feature relaxing work to lift your spirits and renew the soul! There will also be a special wall of artwork offered by the owner-artists called ‘Support the Gallery.’ All proceeds from those sales will go to help the Gallery during these difficult times.  Featured will be Gallery 14 artist-owners: Lila Blakeslee, Barbara du Pont, Barbara Landry, Mary Ann Hall, Beth-Anne Fairchild, George Pillorgé, Deborah Polackwich, and Dorothy Napp Schindel, as well as work by Walford Campbell, Joan Earnhart, Terry Green, Viola Pace Knudsen, Mia Lindberg, Francis Mesaros, Michael Robinson, Carol Staub and sales associate-artist Jo Zaza. Gallery 14, 1911 14th Avenue in the Downtown, Historic Arts District of Vero Beach. For more information visit: https://gallery14verobeach.com/

Art in Public Places Program: sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County presents “Original Intent” by Debra Jenkins On View through December 10, 2020 at The Indian River County Courthouse.

Art in Public Places Program sponsored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County.   The Cultural Council’s AIPP Program, in partner with Vero Beach Regional Airport in the Passenger Lounge waiting area presents. Art For Art’s Sake –  Art in Social Isolation.  During this period of Social Distancing caused by the pandemic, the Cultural Council initiated a project as an attempt to see how creative individuals in the area responded to it. It has been almost 6 months since ART FOR ARTS SAKE’s inception…and we have been continually receiving wonderful images of work created by area Artists. Memories of places near and far…happy times spent with family and friends…pride and patriotism of Country…these are several of the themes that are resonating at this time.  On View through January 1, 2021.

Online Events

New online Art Appreciation Series at the VBMA

This fall join VBMA Senior Curator Anke Van Wagenberg in a series of expansive dialogues on the ways art is defined and understood throughout time. Enjoy listening and learning through a series of online classes drawing on highlights from the VBMA’s permanent collection and masterpieces of art history. All classes will be online with content brought to participants through thematic power point presentations offered via Zoom. Each session will include the opportunity for questions and further dialogue. Classes are on Fridays at 11:30 am – 12:30 pm and begin October 9 through October 30, 2020.

• October 16: Basics of Art History Learn about the interpretive tools of the trade: form, content, iconography, and style. 

• October 23: Valuing Art Explore the value of art beyond monetary value, from intrinsic to patriotic.

• October 30: Form Matters Investigate the qualities of line, space, perspective, and color, drawing on Alexander Calder as a prime example.

Don’t miss out on these unique classes. Register today! To find out more about fall classes at the Museum or to register visit www.vbmuseum.org or call (772) 231 0707 ext 136.

New online Fall Film Series starts at the VBMA 

This fall join the VBMA in a series of five-week courses of films selected from the finest in classic and contemporary cinema. They will be part of a slightly different Film Studies course as the Museum offers each series as an online, streaming format for students to view at home. Film Studies 2 Bright Lights: Favorite Luminaries from the Entertainment World begins on November 17 through December 15, 2020. This course pays tribute to some of our favorite stars of stage and screen with a selection of five films that spotlight why we fell in love with them. We’ll peek in on an unusual performance from Burt Reynolds, a special local favorite here in Florida. You may be surprised by the unique “foreign” film, “Snapshots,” where he paired up with Julie Christie, in Amsterdam. Besides Burt, we’ll visit four others from a wide range of both American and international celebrities. Students may sign up for either the afternoon session at 1:30 p.m. or the evening session at 7 p.m. as part of the five-week film studies offering. Films will be introduced by Film Studies Coordinator, Diane Thelen, but there will be no moderated discussion.  To find out more about fall classes at the Museum or to register visit www.vbmuseum.org or call (772) 231 0707 ext 136.

VBMA Art Talk October 21st, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Join a VBMA docent via Zoom for an in-depth focus on artworks from the current exhibition.  Members Free/ Non-members charged admission. Registration required via http://www.vbmuseum.org

VBMA Exhibition Avery to Warhol Through- January 3, 2021The VBMA Avery to Warhol is an exhibition of our new Senior Curator, Anke Van Wagenberg’s selections from the vault. The exhibition will showcase a recent gift to the collection, Henry Hubbell’s Portrait of Three Sisters. From this 1903 painting, we will virtually travel through the twentieth century from the paintings by Milton Avery to Andy Warhol and not only contemporary masters but also selections of the glass collection of the VBMA. Exhibition is available online. Museum is temporary closed due to COVID-19. For more information visit: www.vbmuseum.org

The Vero Beach Art Club presents its weekly Zoom live Virtual Art Class October 15, 1-4:00pm To register for this class please visit www.verobeachartclub.org click on the “Education” tab. 

Facebook Live from The Community Church of Vero Beach 

October 14 & 21  1:00 – 2:00pm Join Director of Music and Fine Arts Andrew Galuska in “behind the scenes” tours, interviews, and musicians’ roundtables each week live, on facebook. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/ccovb.org

Friends of the North IRC Library – CLASSIC FILMS WITH A TWIST! Virtual Version Classic Films has moved to ZOOM. View the movies on your own at home using our free HOOPLA system at the Library or any way you can. Then join online for a ZOOM discussion of the film with Joe Gramm, The Movie Man. Following the discussion take part in a Movie Trivia Contest with prizes for the winners. For more information go to Friends of the North Indian River County Library at www.friendsncl.org or leave your email address with the front desk at the North Indian River County Library for an emailed invitation.

Community

AAUW October Branch Meeting October 17th, 11:30am – 1:00pm C.J. Cannon Restaurant, 3414 Cherokee Dr at the airport, Vero Beach. Speaker: Dr. Michael Mattice, MD – “Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention.” For details: https://verobeach-fl.aauw.net/

Youth Sailing Classes – Fall Term October 18th Youth Sailing Foundation of IRC, 17 17th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960 For information on registration: https://www.ysfirc.org/

Friends of the North IRC Library – Fall Programs for Children Thanks to Facebook live, Story Time still happens every Thursday at 10:00am. Each week a new “Grab & Go Story Time Kit” is available for pick-up. The kits include a stick puppet, a list of rhymes  and suggested books, instructions for a STEM activity and the supplies needed to make that week’s craft. Halloween will also feature a Zoom/Grab and Go event on October 29^th at 4:00pm. We look forward to seeing all of our friends in costume, even if it has to be virtually this year. More information at: www.friendsncl.org

The City of Vero Beach Recreation Department – Gymnastics Registration Saturday, October 17th, 8am at Leisure Square. There are gymnastics and aerial classes available for beginners through advanced students. The performance-based program offers instruction for toddlers through teens! Receive training from the City of Vero Beach Recreation Department’s USA Gymnastics Safety Certified Instructors. Weekday and Saturday classes are available to fit every schedule. Registration will remain open until classes are at capacity. COVID-19 procedures will apply and masks are required. To view the Centerstage Acrobatic Complex COVID-19 procedures, please visit the recreation page at www.covb.org, then click Centerstage Acrobatic Complex. In December, participants will perform in ‘Christmas Wish List’, the City of Vero Beach Recreation Department’s annual holiday production. Students will have THE BEST TIME preparing for and performing in our show whether in person or virtual!

The City of Vero Beach – Recreation Department’s FIRST EVER HALLOWEEN CAR PARADE! Halloween lovers – we have the perfect event for you! Participate in the City of Vero Beach Recreation Department’s FIRST EVER Halloween Car Parade! Wear your costumes and decorate your car or a float and meet us in the Riverside Theater parking lot at 9:30 a.m. on October 31^st – Halloween! The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. driving east on Beachland Blvd. to Sexton Plaza where free goody bags for participants ages 0 – 17 and prizes for best decorated vehicles will be handed out by our awesome Recreation Staff! No walkers or political organizations will be permitted. Please call Gaby Dwyer, parade supervisor at 231-4787 or 567-2144 for details. Visit the recreation page at www.covb.org for parade application and flyer.

Indian River’s Got Talent is Here! Environmental Learning Center is presenting a new and exciting event  Indian River’s Got Talent! Now accepting submissions from all ages! Submission deadline January 15, 2021. All types of talents accepted from youth in grades 12 and under. Categories for entry are based on grade level or age;

• Elementary school – Kindergarten thru 5th grade
• Middle school – 6th thru 8th grade
• High school – 9th thru 12th grade
• Adult Division – ages 18 & Up
• Combination Acts – family talent groups

Submit an up to a two-minute video of any talent suitable for public viewing. Submissions can be one person or up to as many participants you would like.  Please only submit one entry per person. Please email IRGT@DiscoverELC.org for questions.

Call to Artists

Forty 4 Forty A Celebration of Arts4All Florida – Deadline for Submission: October 16. Florida State Capitol 22nd Floor Gallery January 11 – March 26, 2021. Let’s celebrate four decades of accessible and inclusive arts! To honor its 40th anniversary, Arts4All Florida will select 40 works of art on paper for this juried exhibition that will be held at the Florida Capitol 22nd Floor Gallery. Theme: Celebration We invite Florida artists of all abilities to submit works that reflect the theme of celebration – a celebration of the joy of art, personal accomplishment, professional achievement, or a celebration of perseverance during challenging times. Medium: Paper A primary medium for art, paper is universal and accessible. Its simplicity taps creativity for painting, drawing, photography, collage, and calligraphy. For more information visit: https://arts4allflorida.org/

“Keeping The Arts Alive” – Applications due October 22, Raw Space, 1795 Old Dixie HWY, Vero Beach. ART DROP-OFF DATE: NOVEMBER 2. This is an invitation for artists to participate in a new art show, “Keeping The Arts Alive,” sponsored and produced by local artists Camy De Mario, Judy Burgarella and Beth Siebert. Deadline for submitting Applications is October 22^nd, and drop-off date for artwork is November 2^nd (see application for specific times). Applications can be picked up at Raw Space Gallery, 1795 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach, Florida, or artists can find the application online at www.keepingtheartsalive.com and apply within the online form. Ribbons will be awarded in 14 categories. See website for rules and eligibility. Keeping The Arts Alive fine art show will be open to the public November 6^th through November 29^th, and an Opening Reception for the public will be held on November 6^th, 5:00pm to 8:00pm. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Judy Burgarella at 772-581-8281, Camy De Mario at 818-309-3347, or Beth Siebert at 202-597-7058.