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SEASON OF THE ARTS
A wide variety of cars can be seen at the annual car show at the Elliott
Museum, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2011.
mahi, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes,
cheese grits, fresh squeezed orange juice. At 12:30, the ticket
will be drawn to reveal the winner of this year’s original
Backus painting. Over $6,000 in additional prizes will be
awarded. Raffle tickets are $20 or three for $50.
LOOKING BACK: Vintage Paintings from the Florida
Highwaymen
March 16 – March 27, 2011
In 1950, a small number of African-Americans began
painting Florida landscapes as a livelihood. With encouragement
from A.E. “Bean” Backus, these young Treasure Coast
entrepreneurs developed their individual techniques and rendered
landscapes with beauty and allure. In 1990 the moniker
Florida Highwaymen was ascribed; the rest, as they say, is
history. Enjoy an exhibition of vintage paintings from some
of the best private collections, as well as a variety of vintage
paintings for sale.
HIGHWAYMEN FESTIVAL
March 26 & 27, 2011
Many of the Highwaymen will be in attendance with their
recent paintings for sale. More Highwaymen come together
for this hometown gathering than at any other place or event.
FINE TUNED
March 30 – April 16, 2011
The artists in this exhibition have true talent and have
refined that talent with practice, discipline and dedication.
They include Ivo David, David Engdahl, Joyce McAdams
and Peter Pettegrew.
THE EYE OF THE CAMERA: Juried Photography Show
April 20 – May 29, 2011
Open to both amateur and professional photographers, this
exhibit is sure to bring fierce competition. Applications are
available at the museum, at Jiffy Photo and on the website at
www.backusmuseum.com.
ELLIOTT MUSEUM
The Elliott Museum and the House of Refuge at Gilbert’s
Bar in Stuart are offering a number of special exhibitions
marking the museum’s 50th anniversary.
The Third Annual Faculty Art Exhibition at the Elliott
Museum continues until Dec. 19. Gaining in popularity each
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