MUSEUMS
The traveling exhibition of the Florida Watercolor Society draws many visitors from the Treasure Coast and beyond to the Elliott Museum in Stuart. Local
society members will demonstrate the process this season.
MUSEUM SEASON
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SEASON OF THE ARTS
ELLIOTT MUSEUM
PREVIEW
BY WILLI MILLER
Halls, galleries and open spaces provide a feast for
the eyes with cultural displays of interest and value
There is never a shortage of things to do and places
to go on the Treasure Coast, and many of them are
oͿered by three museums that have grown through
the decades from a glint in the eye of a few enthusiasts
to stateoftheart organiations that would fit comfortably
in any city.
7he 9ero Beach 0useum of Art continues its aliations
with Ballet 9ero Beach and the Atlantic &lassical 2rchestra,
etending its appeal far beyond the gallery walls.
7he enlarged A.E. BacNus 0useum *allery in )ort 3ierce
oͿers new opportunities to enMoy the worN of the Highwaymen
and their mentor, A.E. ´Beanieµ BacNus. Added ehibition
options include an outside gallery, opening doors for
more artists to display their art. Eecutive 'irector -. 0arshall
Adams calls it ´a small museum with big ideas.µ
7he Elliott 0useum in Stuart pays homage to its founder,
inventor Sterling Elliott, with its many halls and galleries
devoted to his collections. 7he netcentury auto garage is a
mechanical wonder built to showcase the many vehicles ac-
Tuired over the years. 3icN any county and you·ll find a gem
of a museum to enMoy.
A.E. BACKUS MUSEUM & GALLERY
7he A.E. BacNus 0useum *allery in )ort 3ierce has long
been Nnown for its etensive collection of Highwaymen and
BacNus art as well as annual cultural events that give bacN >>