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A Tangled Plot - Featured Exhibition Programming

Exhibition Opening Day—Saturday, July 12
Free Admission All Day!
Museum Studios Family Programming: Dream Scene Studio / 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Sketching in the Gallery with Artists Annie + Geddes / 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Celebrate the exhibition opening for A Tangled Plot with artists Annie Blazejack and Geddes Levenson in a special edition of Sketching in the Gallery. During this one-hour drop-in session in the Holmes Gallery, the artists will guide participants in slow-looking, share insights into their collaborative process, and offer tips and feedback on interpreting and sketching artwork. All skill levels are welcome. Materials are provided. Pre-registration is not required. Maximum 20 participants per session.

Art Talk—Wednesday, July 16
Identities Real and Imagined /12–1 p.m.

Join VBMA docents for an in-depth focus on select artworks. Docents will meet registered participants at Visitor Services and then head to the galleries for 45-60 minutes of careful looking and discussion. Free for VBMA members; $12 per nonmember.

Florida Lore —Saturday, July 26
Lecture with Dr. Caren Neile / 3 p.m.

From the early 20th century group of outlaws known as the Ashley Gang to the Devil’s Millhopper –a national wonder with a spooky reputation and the enduring ghost story of Bellamy Bridge—Florida folk culture is brimming with fascinating characters and situations almost too amazing to be true. Join us in the Leonhardt Auditorium for a dynamic performance from master storyteller and Professor, Dr. Caren Neile, who will bring these legends to life, discuss their importance, and ponder whether it matters if they are fact or fiction.

A treat for fans of history, folklore, and Southern storytelling, this presentation is based on Dr. Neile’s book Florida Lore: The Barefoot Mailman, Cowboy Bone Mizell, the Tallahassee Witch, and Other Tales. The program complements the VBMA exhibition A Tangled Plot by highlighting Florida’s own surreal and mythic narratives. Free for VBMA members; $12 per nonmember.

Funding for this Florida Talks program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Second Saturday—Saturday, August 9
Free Admission All Day!
Museum Studios: Texture-iffic! / 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Sea Turtle Science with Coastal Connections / 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
The Lorax Film Screening / 1 p.m.

Coastal Connections, a local sea turtle recovery non-profit organization dedicated to protecting coastal habitats and wildlife, will lead hands-on activities for families in the Laura and Bill Buck Atrium. Discover how sea turtles see the world and how lighting choices impact local wildlife. Become a biologist in training and try your hand at evaluating a mock sea turtle nest just like the state-permitted Coastal Connections teams do right here in Vero Beach!

Then, stop by the VBMA studios for a fun, educational experience that connects art, nature, and conservation.

At 1 p.m., join us in the Leonhardt Auditorium for a free screening of The Lorax, the animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s beloved tale about environmental responsibility and the power of speaking up for the natural world. Runtime: 94 minutes; Rated PG. Pre-registration is not required.

Art Talk—Wednesday, August 20
The Spaces We Inhabit /12–1 p.m.

Join VBMA docents for an in-depth focus on select artworks. Docents will meet registered participants at Visitor Services and then head to the galleries for 45-60 minutes of careful looking and discussion. Free for VBMA members; $12 per nonmember.

Second Saturday—Saturday, September 12
Free Admission All Day!
Museum Studios: Wearable Wonders / 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Living Lagoon & Reptile Talk with the Environmental Learning Center / 11 a.m. & 12 noon, respectively.

The Environmental Learning Center will be on-site, offering exciting and educational experiences that explore our local ecosystem. At 11 a.m. in the Leonhardt Auditorium, enjoy the Living Lagoon, a multimedia presentation on the history and environmental importance of the Indian River Lagoon. And get ready for Reptile Talk, beginning at noon in the Museum Driveway: meet a Florida Box Turtle and a small, friendly Red Rat Snake and learn about their role in the Florida ecosystem.

Discover “wearable wonders” with art-making activities in the VBMA studios.

Art Talk—Wednesday, September 17
Otherworldly Visions /12–1 p.m.

Join VBMA docents for an in-depth focus on select artworks. Docents will meet registered participants at Visitor Services and then head to the galleries for 45-60 minutes of careful looking and discussion. Free for VBMA members; $12 per nonmember.

Museum programs are sponsored in part by the Florida Council on Arts and Culture and the Plansoen Foundation.