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VBMA Presents Paw Prints: Cats and the Floating World, a Lecture Offering Views into the Popularity of Cats in Japanese Art on November 7
Vero Beach Museum of Art (VBMA) welcomes Rhiannon Paget, Curator of Asian Art at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida State University, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 1 p.m. to discuss why cats are such popular subjects of Japanese art. This lecture is an exciting precursor to the upcoming VBMA exhibition Hokusai, Hiroshige, Hasui: Japanese Landscapes in Print, which will be on view in the Museum from November 21, 2026, through February 7, 2027. In 2024, Hello Kitty celebrated the Golden
Vero Beach Museum of Art Adds Two Global Finance Leaders to its Board of Trustees
At its annual meeting, the Vero Beach Museum of Art's (VBMA) Board of Trustees demonstrated its continued commitment to exemplary governance and long-term stewardship by welcoming new Trustee Alan Wilkinson, elected in March, and electing Kevin D. Willsey to the Board. Elected to serve for second three-year Board terms were Trustees Mary E. Blair, Lisa Bullock, Sherry Ann Dayton, Richard Frary, and Chair Richard D. Segal. Vice Chair James C. Penrose was renewed for a third three-year term. Since 1989,
Kokeshi Doll-Making Workshop for the Whole Family
Kokeshi Doll-Making Workshop for the Whole Family Explore Hokusai, Hiroshige, Hasui: Japanese Landscapes in Printexhibition before workshopThis Thanksgiving break, bring the family to the Vero Beach Museum of Art (VBMA) for a Hokusai, Hiroshige, Hasui: Japanese Landscapes in Print exhibition-inspired workshop Monday, November 23 through Wednesday, November 25, 2026. Drop in at the Museum between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., pick up an engaging family guide and complete it in the galleries as you explore the
Vero Beach Museum of Art to Host First U.S. Stop for Hokusai, Hiroshige, Hasui: Japanese Landscapes in Print
Exhibition will be on view November 21, 2026–February 7, 2027Discover globally celebrated Japanese artworks when the internationally touring Hokusai, Hiroshige, Hasui: Japanese Landscapes in Print, makes its first U.S. stop at the Vero Beach Museum of Art (VBMA) from November 21, 2026, through February 7, 2027. This magnificent exhibition of more than 100 works was organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, which holds the finest and largest collection of Japanese art outside of Japan. Hokusai,
Time is Running Out—James Prosek: At Work Exhibition at Vero Beach Museum of Art Open Only Through October 25
Artist returns to Vero Beach on October 24 for a nature walk and sketching workshopThere are just a few weeks left to see the work of artist-naturalist James Prosek at the Vero Beach Museum of Art (VBMA), before the exhibition draws to a close on Sunday, October 25. This compilation of work celebrates the major projects that have shaped his first three decades of practice through more than 70 artworks–all made since the early 2000s. Based in Easton, Connecticut, Prosek (b. 1975) carries forward the New
Don’t Miss VBMA’s 2027 International Lecture Series! Tickets on Sale October 1
Three notable authors, scholars, and art historians will share their perspectives on the cultural and historical significance of Japanese works of artThe 45th season of the Vero Beach Museum of Art’s International Lecture Series kicks off on November 30, 2026. This year, the series features a can’t-miss lineup of celebrated scholars, art historians, and authors, who will share their insights on the culture and history behind Japan and Japanese art. It is presented in conjunction with the touring exhibition
Register Now for VBMA’s 2026-2027 Film Studies Program
The Vero Beach Museum of Art is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 Film Studies Program led by instructor Diane Thelen. The courses offer exploration of cinematic themes, blending classic and contemporary films designed to educate, enlighten, and entertain. This year’s Film Studies Program offers three thoughtfully curated series, each five weeks long. Film Studies 1: October 13–November 10, 2026All Creatures Great and Small: Animal Friends and Their Human Connections Film Studies 2: November
VBMA Exhibiting Artist Jill Nathanson Returns October 17 for Abstract Painting: Past, Present, Personal
Meet the artist, learn from her practice, create artThe Vero Beach Museum of Art (VBMA) welcomes back exhibiting abstract artist Jill Nathanson October 17, 2026, for a workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. geared toward intermediate level artists. During Abstract Painting: Past, Present, Personal, Nathanson will guide registered students through techniques exploring abstraction through color, composition, and personal expression. This workshop is $200 for VBMA Members and $235 for nonmembers. Following the
VBMA’s 2027 International Lecture Series Speakers Announced
Three notable authors, scholars, and art historians will share their perspectives on the cultural and historical significance of Japanese works of artThe 45th season of the Vero Beach Museum of Art’s International Lecture Series kicks off on November 30, 2026. This year, the series features a can’t-miss lineup of celebrated scholars, art historians, and authors, who will share their insights on the culture and history behind Japan and Japanese art. It is presented in conjunction with the touring exhibition
