.tribe-events-cost {display:none!important;} A special screening of Mona Lisa is Missing will be held on March 17 at 1:30pm and 7pm. Producer Justine Mestichelli Medeiros and writer/director Joe Medeiros will be on hand for Q & A following each screening. $16 members / $18 non-members Pre-registration is required.
.tribe-events-cost {display:none!important;} Thursday April 2, 1pm POSTPONED In 1896, at the age of 23, Alice Guy-Blaché was the first female director and a powerful figure in film, first in her home country of France and then the United States. At a time when women rarely held jobs outside stenography and domestic work, she ran productions, […]
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Chris Fasolino, instructor This course covers the art history of Japan as well as the inspirational role that Japanese art history played in the works of European Impressionists and Post-Impressionists like Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh. The unique art of the Japanese tea ceremony and the traditions of garden design will also be considered. […]
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Aric Attas, instructor Learn how to get the most out of your camera in this fun and interactive class designed to teach you the fundamentals of photography. Discover f-stops and shutter speeds and how to use them to take better photographs. We'll also discuss composition, color, line, perspective, and imaginative approaches to photography to spark […]
Chris Fasolino, instructor From lost cities of the ancient world to the shipwrecked galleons on our own Treasure Coast, this course is an adventurous look at archaeology and art history. We begin with ancient Egypt and the riches of the Nile. Then, we will look at Greek pottery with its various styles, followed by an […]
Led by certified Yoga instructor, Hester Bloom, these classes will be an eclectic form of Hatha Yoga. These are suitable for beginners and intermediate practitioners; advanced practitioners may also enjoy a periodic return to the basic poses, renewing focus on alignment, breath, and 'beginner's mind'. The teaching style is concise and offers modifications and alternatives […]
Led by certified Yoga instructor, Hester Bloom, these classes will be an eclectic form of Hatha Yoga. These are suitable for beginners and intermediate practitioners; advanced practitioners may also enjoy a periodic return to the basic poses, renewing focus on alignment, breath, and 'beginner's mind'. The teaching style is concise and offers modifications and alternatives […]
Aric Attas, instructor This course will address the question of "how do we look at photography as art?” We'll travel through the history of photography with a curious eye looking at the evolution of the photographic processes, techniques, and, most importantly, the ideas that shaped the art form in an attempt to understand the medium […]
The annual Faculty Art Show is now open for viewing in the Patten Community Gallery until March 8, 2021. The show includes art pieces from instructors Lorraine Fouquet, Joel Johnson, Ed Cortez, Vickie Marsango, Judy Burgarella, and Kent Johnson.
March 18, 2021FRED GOODNIGHT Fred Goodnight grew up in Pittsburgh, and used to stand outside clubs and listen to world class jazz performers until he was old enough to go inside and meet with the likes of Art Blakely, Mary Lou Williams, Ahmad Jamal and others. From those early days in high school bands and […]
SHANE CONNOLLY STREAMING FROM LONDON! SHANE CONNOLLY Born in Northern Ireland, Shane has had a lifelong interest in horticulture. He trained at the famous London establishment ofPulbrook & Gould, and started his own business in 1989. Shane is a passionate advocate for British grown seasonal flowers, and has always had an organic approach to his […]
From March 10 to March 31, 2021, the Patten Community Gallery will be showcasing the creative work of the Museum Art School students. This exhibition will include works in mixed media, oil, acrylics, watercolors, drawings, and ceramics.
SHANE CONNOLLY STREAMING FROM LONDON! SHANE CONNOLLY Born in Northern Ireland, Shane has had a lifelong interest in horticulture. He trained at the famous London establishment ofPulbrook & Gould, and started his own business in 1989. Shane is a passionate advocate for British grown seasonal flowers, and has always had an organic approach to his […]
ART IN BLOOM 2021 WINNERS! THANK YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR DESIGNERS! DAY 1 AND DAY 2BEST USE OF TEXTUREDESIGNERS ANN JONES AND ANN WEBBER SEERY, FEVER COASTDESIGNER DEBORAH MURPHY HUBBELL, PORTRAIT OF THREE SISTERSDESIGNER CRESS MEIER LIEBMAN, LITTLE BOY BLUEDAY 2 BEST USE OF COLORDESIGNERS INGE HOLLAND AND SHEILA BARBOZA LIPSKY, PERSIAN […]
Classes meet via Zoom, March 15 - May 17, Mondays 12:30 - 2:30 pm Register
This five-week class will introduce students to the basics of colored pencil drawing. Classes meet via Zoom, March 15 - April 12, Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 pm Register
Would you like to attend a free 30-minute lecture? Lynn Berkowitz, Museum Art School instructor and life-long museum educator, will be hosting a sample lecture on April 2, 2021, at 3:00 pm to introduce her upcoming course Food in Art. This art history course explores still life, genre, and installation depictions of food through the […]
SA04 Techniques in Colored Pencil Edmund Cortez, instructor This five-week class will introduce students to alternate ways of achieving the effects of texture, depth, hard and metal surfaces, and glass with colored pencils. Painterly techniques using colored pencils will be explored and applied to guided weekly exercises. The importance of tone, value, and line as […]
Christine Thomas, instructor Learn the fundamentals of color mixing, brush handling, underpainting, layering, and layout. Also, learn how to easily transfer an image to canvas. Enjoy the versatility of acrylics with easy clean up and dry times. Embrace creativity and explore the endless acrylic options. Thomas Acrylic Mats SA08 Classes meet via Zoom April 20 […]
SA13 The Modern Woman: Female Perspectives on Art History from 1950-Present Holly Harmon, instructor Want to learn more about women artists in a fun forum? This discussion-based course will hone your ability to interpret and analyze modern art. Through our examination of artists traditionally excluded from the canon, we will explore and challenge preconceived notions […]
SA16 Food in Art Lynn Berkowitz, instructor This art history course explores still life, genre, and installation depictions of food through the modern lens and considers previous works of art that inspired them. Drawing on an array of artists and “isms” from museums near and far, we will follow the thread between art of the […]
Christine Thomas, instructor Join a friendly group of artists who work independently while sharing with each other. The instructor provides suggestions and demonstrations. This studio class is open to these 2-D mediums: acrylics, oils, mixed media, watercolor and drawing. Increase your skills and enjoyment here. Students should show a progression in their skills in their […]
Edmund Cortez, instructor This class is designed for artists of all levels to create an accurate and realistic colored pencil painting of their favorite pet. During each class, some basic element of colored pencil drawing will be explained and illustrated, followed by a guided drawing exercise in which students will draw a part of a […]
Morgan Kuster, instructor The goal of this five-week course is for students, from the new-to-art crew to the creatively blocked, to cultivate their personal artistic practice using one of the most basic of tools: a sketchbook. Each week students will complete creative challenges, explore new prompts, and gain technical skills, alongside an artist practice assignment […]
Classes return to the studios! There are also classes presented via Zoom! https://www.vbmuseum.org/summer-2021-classes/
Join Chris Fasolino via Zoom for this engaging virtual cruise! Register
Christine Thomas returns to the Museum Art School studios for this engaging beginner class. Register
Christine Thomas returns to the studios for this popular course offering. Register
Join Lynn Berkowitz in this engaging course presented via Zoom. Register
Join Marlene E. Putnam in the Museum Art School studios for this great introductory class. Register
This engaging course led by Ed Cortez will have you drawing portraits in no time! Register
Join Xaque Gruber as he hosts this film presentation in its entirety. Register for The Piano
Led by Lynn Berkowitz, former Director of Education at the Ringling Museum. Course meets via Zoom! Register
Join Holly Harmon as you take a trip through history while exploring depictions of women from prehistoric to present day. Register
Join Xaque Gruber as he hosts this film presentation in its entirety. Register for "Anna"
Join Xaque Gruber as he hosts this film shown in its entirety. Register for "Persepolis"
Register for courses in the contemplative arts, studio arts, and art history. On site and remote courses available!
Treasure Coast Elementary’s art teacher, Ms. Puglise, installed new student art. Now colorful Petri dishes, bubblegum self portraits, and Kusama-inspired dot art will greet you in the Eggert Children's Gallery!
Free program. Presented via Zoom. Register for this Art Talk
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Ed Cortez All levels This class will help all level students learn the basics of hyperrealism drawing techniques using colored pencils. Students will master the art of observation as they learn to notice the subtle properties of lights and colors on any given object to create a drawing resembling a photograph. Step-by-step guidance and demonstration […]
Lynn Berkowitz All levels Take a deep look at art from different times/places to really see the impact of the media that the artists use. Weekly themes introduce encaustic & fresco, tempera & oil, watercolor & gouache, synthetic, and collage. Through the lens of exciting prompts, you will explore paintings by Rivera, Homer, Neel, Frankenthaler, […]
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