Megan Lynch, Lisa Rose, and Mellisa McSulla. PHOTO BY JOSHUA KODIS

Following the highly positive response to the Vero Beach Art Club’s inaugural Pointe West Fine Art Festival last year, the two-day show at the Pointe West Heritage Pavilion this year drew double the number of artists.

“We had not only local artists, but we had artists from around the country as far away as California,” said event chair and woodworking artist Michelle Nevaeh.

“In talking with the artists, they were thankful to have this new show right before the holidays so people could do some of their holiday shopping,” she added.

Tented exhibition spots were again spaced out along the expansive park’s paved walkways, making it easily navigable for people to view the artistic collections. Selections included a wide range of artworks, from paintings and ceramics to jewelry and woodworks.

“We also had live music, which was so much fun,” said Nevaeh. “The musical performers did an amazing job.”

Among them, Nashville recording artist Stephen Quinn, a 2018 Top 50 “American Idol” contestant, and Vero Beach musicians including the band Oceans IV, Bobby DeMario, aka Glashrs, and Drew Taylor Seibert. Despite never having met before, Nevaeh said Quinn and Addison Logemann, Ocean IV lead singer, also performed together.

“They were amazing. They just got up there and started singing and blew everyone away with how great they were. We were honored to have them all perform for us, it really made the day special,” said Nevaeh.

Additionally, VBAC member Robin Marshal, a former New York City radio DJ, emceed the event, playing music and providing commentary when the performers took breaks. There were also children’s arts and crafts and face painting, and fare from several food trucks kept the crowds well fed.

New this year were commemorative festival T-shirts and an impressive full-color festival booklet.

Both featured artwork designed by local artist Dominique Tynes, the winner of a contest held for that purpose.

Clair Brunetti, marketing chair and jewelry artist, said they hope the T-shirts will become collectors’ items and said the brochure will be a great marketing tool for subsequent years.

Adam Logemann of Motor City Classic Cars once again hosted a Classic Car Show along the street behind the pavilion.

“Due to Saturday’s brief rain, Sunday’s event ended up being a lot larger than expected and the car owners had a great time. We had everything from vehicles from the 1930s to modern high-performance sports cars,” said Logemann, adding that the cars included some of the finest works of automotive art around.

“In creating this new event we tried to have a little something for everyone,” said Neveah. “It was just a fun event for all of us and we are already making plans for next year as it grows bigger and better each year.”

For more information, visit VeroBeachArtClub.org.

Photos by Joshua Kodis