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For their Summer Show 2026, Gallery 14 presents two sea inspired artists, Sarah Eden Houglum and Sandy Bachmann.  Also highlighted will be the work of the Gallery’s eight artist-owners.  The title of the show COASTAL CURENTS reflects the guest artists fascination with beach wild life and sports.

The show will run from June 4 – September 4. There will be four First Friday Gallery Stroll receptions: June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, all from 5-8 pm.  Gallery summer hours: Thurs/Fri 11:00-4; Sat 11:00-3.  We are closed Aug/Sept except of the First Friday Gallery Strolls and by appointment.    

Inspired by time spent in Hawaii, California, and now Vero Beach, Sarah Eden Houglum’s creative journey has been lifelong, ever-evolving and inspired by images of places where she has lived.  Sandy Bachmann, a dedicated sculptor and ceramic artist whose work is deeply influenced by coastal wildlife, has been a well known educator in Vero Beach. She had a 23 year career in graphic design before pursuing a degree in Art Education.     

The Summer show will highlight watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, mixed media, assemblage, collage, photography, digital art, sculpture, art glass, ceramic and jewelry by Gallery 14 owners-artists:  Lila Blakeslee, Barbara du Pont,  Mary Ann Hall, Barbara Landry,  Jessica Leto,  Deborah Morrell Polackwich,   Dorothy Napp Schindel, and Evan Schwarze, as well as represented artists Walford Campbell, Jim Cohoe, Melanie Denison, Joan Earnhart, Mia Lindberg,  Francis Mesaros, George Paxton, Michael Robinson,  and  Jo Zaza.   There will be a few select pieces by Viola Pace Knudsen and Carol Staub.  Gallery 14 is located at 1911 14^th Avenue in the Downtown, Historic Arts District of Vero Beach.  For further information please call 772 562-5525 or visit www.gallery14verobeach.com.  Visit us, as well, on Instagram and Facebook.