December's News!

Holiday Treasures Program a great success!

Before the opening day of "Holiday Treasures" which was November 8th, the Sebastian River Art Club members had completely filled our 7-1/2-foot tree and had to dig another tree out of our storage closet and erect it in the Hume Gallery!  We were ecstatic over the generosity of our members in painting all those little canvases, and after working on these little beauties for a couple of months, the Club officers handed a check for $700 over to representatives from the Ecumenical Council's Food Bank.  We were honored to have the opportunity to contribute such a sum from our humble paintings, and happy to know that our efforts will result in many people having tasty and plentiful meals for Christmas and beyond.

These little "Treasures," suitable for framing, will be available all year long, and can also be seen and purchased during our monthly shows in Riverview Park

L to R, Peni Baker, Mary Rahmig, Claire Tebo,
Food Pantry rep., Ginny Earnshaw of the Food Pantry,
President Judy McNamara, Vice President Judy Burgarella

Earlier that day members celebrated the season with their annual Christmas Party at Captain Butcher's on Indian River Drive.  Wonderful meal and great service.  The turnout was extraordinary, and everyone seemed to have a good time.

Christmas party L to R - Lois and Roger Woodrum
Judy & Bob Burgarella

Exhibit Galleries
Theme in the back exhibit galleries for November was "Lighthouses," December is "Waves of the Ocean," and January is "Doorways."

Hume Gallery
Hanging in the Hume gallery for October and November was "Wildlife."  December is "Still LIfe," however many of the wildlife paintings will remain on exhibit through December.

"Pelican" Acrylic by Beve Bruffy

Art 'Round Town
SRAC members showcase their work and beautify the premises in the following public places:  Sebastian City Hall, North End Library and Inlet Wines - all in Sebastian.  COMING SOON: An ongoing exhibit in Compass Therapeutic, on 14th Avenue in Vero Beach's Historic Downtown Arts District!  See many works of our members during the Arts District's monthly Gallery stroll, January 3rd 5-8 pm.  Works will be on view throughout the month, with changeover every two months.  

Courthouse Show
SRAC members will be exhibiting works, compliments of the Cultural Council of Indian River County, in the Indian River County Courthouse in Vero Beach, 2000 16th Avenue, from January 10th through April 10th.  This show will be juried by radio personality and Arts writer Willi Miller.  (Members: deadline for entry is December 26th, delivery is Friday January 10th).


Frits Van Eeden Workshop
On December 17th and 18th, internationally-renowned artist Frits Van Eeden of Melbourne gave a two-day workshop which was a smashing success!  The meeting room was full of painters with big easels and humungus canvases, and stunning paintings were created from those two days.  They are too wonderful to keep under wraps, so an exhibit is in the planning stages so the public can view these exciting works.  Below is just a sampling of what's in store!

Many of these huge beauties can be seen on the Sebastian River Art Club walls at 1245 Main Street, and upcoming at our monthly show in Riverview Park on the corner of US Route 1 and SR 520 East, Saturday January 11th, 10-4:00.  If it happens to rain, the show will be postponed until that Sunday.

Stop by the Clubhouse any Tuesday, Thursday or most Saturdays, 11-3:00 and see what we're about.  If you want to learn how to paint, we have classes.  If you want to help out, we could use you.  If you want to get rid of the blahs or the blues, this could be it.  Someone (usually Suze) puts the coffee on, so stop in and have a cup.  

Judy Burgarella, blogger for
The Sebastian River Art Club
VP & Art Center Chairman