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Ellen Fischer

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Gus Miller explores art in all (ship)shapes and sizes

This December at the Center for Spiritual Care you can hear the angels – I mean, angles – ...

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Jon Kral’s ‘Insight’: Riveting images at the Backus

An exhibition at the A.E. Backus Museum in Fort Pierce, up now through Jan. 3, features the work ...

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Photographer gives ‘mini’ waves maximum exposure

Nathaniel Harrington is a photographer whose series “Chasing Minis” is about what makes Vero Beach unique in Florida. ...

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Herstory is told through Bolton’s ‘Unbound Imagination’

The Center for Spiritual Care is getting into the swing of the gallery season again, cautiously, with safety ...

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Museum’s mesmerizing Ahn exhibition: ‘Light’ fantastic

A new exhibition at the Vero Beach Museum of Art will both brighten your day and leave you ...

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Backus show is ‘Best’-case scenario for art lovers

When so many museums around the U.S. have abandoned the time-honored tradition of hosting competitive exhibitions, why does ...

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Addition by abstraction: Artist finds joy in new genre

Painter Janet Kipp Tribus says she works every day in her private studio, located in an office building ...

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Newman’s knack for vibrant paintings is ‘plein’ to see

“I’ve never really minded people watching me paint,” says Vero Beach artist James Newman. That simple phrase is ...

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‘Three’ cheers! Hubbell portrait finds proud new home

A recent acquisition to the Vero Beach Museum of Art collection is a delightful blend of art history ...

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New directions: Artist Shapiro embraces a changing world

If his activities during the sweltering days of summer are any indication, Vero Beach-based artist Barry Shapiro must ...

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Mixed-media art grabs versatile Gruber’s attention

Local artist and filmmaker Xaque Gruber has not been idle during this pandemic’s safer-at-home period. Gruber was scheduled ...

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Carefree spirit moves artist Whitney down creative path

Surrounded by a group of her artwork – paintings in acrylic, watercolors and pastel – Anne Whitney reflects ...