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Thomas Moran [1837-1926]. Moonlight in Venice, 1898, oil on wood board. THOMAS H. AND DIANE DEMELL JACOBSON PHD FOUNDATION

Museums to showcase dazzling treasures and Florida masters

BY DONNA CRARY

At the Elliott Museum in Stuart, the Crowned in Jewels exhibit features the opulence of more than 50 replica Fabergé eggs. ELLIOTT MUSEUM

The arts scene sparkles this season with an exciting mix of exhibitions and events designed to inspire and delight art lovers. Stuart’s Elliott Museum will transport guests from the ancient splendor of Wonderful Things…The Return of King Tut, to the opulence and artistry of Fabergé eggs in Crowned in Jewels. For insight into the artistic process of a modern master, there’s Picasso and the Progressive Proof at the Vero Beach Museum of Art. The arts season culminates at the VBMA with American Made, an exhibition of 80 works that trace the rich history and evolution of American art. At the A.E. Backus Museum in Fort Pierce, Glory in Glass celebrates the enduring artistry of stained glass created by the Conrad Pickel Studio, as well as Collage Mirage: The Art of Derek Gores, an exhibit of bold Surrealist collages. And back by popular demand, The Highwaymen exhibitions return to the Backus and Elliott museums, with their timeless scenes of Florida’s natural beauty.