arts & entertainment

This Valentine’s Day, the Vero Beach Museum of Art (VBMA) will show its love of art and community at a special anniversary edition of Second Saturdays. Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 14, 2026, and join VBMA for a special day that celebrates four decades of bringing people together through creativity and arts education in the heart of Vero Beach.

All day long, visitors can enjoy free admission to Museum exhibitions, family art-making activities, artist demonstrations, live music, food trucks, and more.

At 11 a.m., join Executive Director/CEO Brady Roberts for a special lecture about the vision for the Museum in the Garden—a transformative project that honors VBMA’s legacy while preparing for its future. Discover how the redesigned campus will strengthen the Museum’s critical role as a cultural, educational, and social anchor for the Treasure Coast. This presentation highlights the VBMA’s commitment to accessibility, sustainability, and community connection as it embarks on the most comprehensive upgrade in its history.

New Exhibitions on View
In the galleries, be among the first to view the nationally touring exhibition American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection and the original, permanent collection exhibition Construction: from Abstraction to Architecture. Be sure to stop by the Stark Gallery for Museum in the Garden: Envisioning the New VBMA to discover the designs for the future VBMA, which will bolster the Museum’s commitment to arts education.

Museum Studios
Children and their caregivers can join VBMA docents on mini-tours through the galleries, followed by related art projects in the studios.

Faculty Open House & Spring Term Discounts
Meet VBMA teaching artists and view instructor demonstrations. Register in person on February 14 and save 15%* on Spring 2026 classes.

*does not include workshops and Cork, Canvas & Company offerings. No refunds or exchanges.

Community Art Project
Bring a piece of red, white, or blue fabric and help us create a community flag to commemorate this very special day.

Music and Food
Anderson Council will be performing rock classics for all ages from 12 to 3 p.m. Space Coast Hot Dogs and Jeremiah’s Italian Ice will be on site from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

VBMA is grateful to the sponsors who generously support the 40th anniversary community event:

PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Northern Trust

SUPPORTING SPONSORS:
Kathleen Vuillet Augustine
Charlene A. Friedman
Miriam S. Grabow

EVENT SPONSORS:
CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services
Falasiri Oriental Rugs
George E. Warren