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Good times
begin at Roy’s!
We have
the largest
wine
selection
on the
Treasure
Coast.
Visit our Boozgeois Saloon!
(772) 461-3097 | Fax (772) 461-3587
720 South US 1 | Fort Pierce, FL 34950
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The Backus Gallery and Museum, open five days a week for nine
months a year, is one of the area’s most well-known tourist attractions.
to reveal this year’s winner of an 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 17 – April 10, 2010
Sponsored by Art Link International
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. 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 27 & 28, 2010
Sponsored by Art Link International
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.
Waves of Motion
April 14 – May 15, 2010
This delightfully eclectic mix of artworks features diverse
creations inspired by water, the skies and the seas. Artists
include Jim Kern, Sydney McKenna, Kenneth Muth, Joel
Johnson and Marilynn Shepherd.
The Eye of the Camera: Juried Photography Show
May 19 – June 26, 2010
Sponsored by Jiffy Photo & Canon
Open to both amateur and professional photographers,
this exhibit is sure to bring fierce competition. Applications
are available at the museum and on the Web site at
www.backusmuseum.com.
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