Dec 28 Sunday
Celebrate the joy of the season with ’Tis the Season! This festive exhibit is sure tobrighten your holiday spirits!Join us for the opening reception on November 5th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, where you’llbe greeted with inspiring new art, talented Martin Artisans Guild artists, along withdelicious treats and a cash bar.Add to your holiday ornament collection with this year's new treasures from ourannual holiday fundraiser, which supports the Martin Artisans Guild through the sale ofhandmade items created by Guild artists.Discover the charm of our newly stocked Palm Room Gallery Artisans Boutique, whereyou’ll find unique, handcrafted gifts made by talented artisans. With each purchase,you'll promote their craft, bringing joy to your loved ones and empowering artisans at thesame time. You deserve something special too—treat yourself to handmade goodnesstoday!Opening ReceptionWednesday, November 5, 5:30-7:30 pmMeet the Artists in Person!December 3, 5:30 - 7:30 pmLocation:The Palm Room Art Gallery & Artisans BoutiqueHarbour Bay Plaza3746 SE Ocean Blvd, Sewall's PointExhibit Dates:November 5 - January 3Gallery Hours:Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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The Vero Beach Museum of Art offers free admission every second Saturday of the month. Second Saturdays features a variety of cultural offerings, including the widely popular Museums Studios for families from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Complementary programming such as performances, lectures, films, and related expressions of arts and humanities will continue throughout the afternoon on select Saturdays.
On Second Saturdays, families are greeted by friendly Visitor Services representatives and collect maps and other materials to guide their themed Museum Studios exploration. Museum Docents take young guests and their caregivers on mini-tours of the exhibition galleries before leading them to the art studios for a related activity.
Food trucks will be on-site for guests looking to grab a bite before or after their visit.
Activities vary each month. To see what's happening, visit https://www.vbmuseum.org/second-saturdays/.
Be sure to mark your calendar for December 13, 2025, when VBMA presents the family-favorite Holidays at the Museum from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and April 11, 2026, for the Children's Art Festival.
Jan 14 Wednesday
The Emerson Center is honored to welcome Heather Stapleton, Community Engagement Coordinator for the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program, for her E-Series presentation, The Indian River Lagoon Story, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.Stapleton will share insights on the ecological importance of the Indian River Lagoon and the community’s role in protecting one of North America’s most diverse estuaries. Her presentation will also highlight how citizen engagement—through initiatives like the Indian River Lagoon Calendar Photo Contest—plays a vital role in raising awareness and fostering stewardship of this nationally significant waterway.To complement the lecture, Art at the Emerson Gallery will host the exhibition Lagoon by Brush and Lens, featuring the winning images from the 2026 Indian River Lagoon Calendar. Many of these works will be presented in striking specialty metal prints provided by locally owned Canvas & Metal Prints. Visitors may also receive a free 2026 calendar (while supplies last).Event Highlights• E-Series Lecture: The Indian River Lagoon StoryTuesday, January 6, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.Speaker: Heather Stapleton, Community Engagement Coordinator, The Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program• Meet the Artists ReceptionWednesday, January 14, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.Celebrate the photographers whose images bring the lagoon to life in the 2026 calendar.About Art at the Emerson GalleryArt at the Emerson Gallery, located within The Emerson Center, is dedicated to showcasing community-driven exhibitions and promoting local artists and cultural awareness. The gallery strives to inspire creativity and connection through the visual arts. For more information, visit ArtatTheEmerson.comAbout The Emerson CenterThe Emerson Center's mission is to provide educational, enlightening, and thought-provoking programs, alongside memorable musical events, for our community. As Vero Beach’s premier performance venue, The Emerson Center proudly presents its acclaimed E-Series lectures—a lineup designed to engage, educate, and entertain. Doors open one hour prior to each lecture. While admission is free, a suggested donation of $10 is greatly appreciated. The Emerson Center is located at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach, 1590 27th Ave, Vero Beach, Florida 32960. For more information, visit TheEmersonCenter.com
Jan 21 Wednesday
Third Wednesday of the Month at noon.Space is limited; preregistration required
Members free | Non-members $12; Ticket includes museum admission.
Join VBMA education staff and docents for an in-depth focus on select artworks from special exhibitions and the permanent collection. Registered participants will meet docents in front of the Atrium and will move to the galleries as a group.
July 16 | Identities Real & Imagined
August 20 | The Spaces We Inhabit
September 17 | Otherworldly Visions
October 15 | TBD
November 19 | Connections, Captured
December 17 | Portraying Personalities
See complete listings at: https://www.vbmuseum.org/gallery-tours-2/