ONGOING PROGRAMS:

Art in the Park, Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., Pineapple Park, Melbourne
This free program for children of all ages features a different art activity each Wednesday and is held in Pineapple Park, located across from the Museum at 1521 Pineapple Avenue, next to the Eau Gallie Library.

Gallery Pals
This is a free program which exposes 3 and 4 year olds to the Museum environment through hands-on art activities. Participation is limited. Call 242-0737 to register.

EXHIBITIONS:

Masters of Surf Photography 2: Art Brewer 1967-2001
January 5 – March 9
Art Brewer has been described by an eloquent writer as “documenting and conveying the elusive essence of surfing to legions of the Great Unwet” for over thirty years. A self-taught photographer, Brewer has been a pioneer in surf photography. From his early days in Laguna to chasing waves around the world, Brewer has garnered critical and peer respect for his portrayal of surfers and the waves they ride.

Friederun Friederichs
January 12 – February 10
German artist Friederun Friederichs constructs intricate artists’ books. Visually arresting and meticulously crafted, Friederichs explores the form from every angle. Incorporating mythology, found images, her travel experiences, and literature, Friederichs creates a world of intrigue in a book format.

Eighteenth Annual Student Exhibition
February 16 – March 9
An ongoing tradition of celebrating the creative artistic talents of students in grades 9-12 in Brevard County.

February Events:

Jazz Friday: Friday, February 1 / 5:30 / Galleries:
Hafer House Jazz will perform. Jazz Fridays are held the first Friday of every month; free for members, $10 for non-members. Sponsored in part by WFIT and AT&T Real Yellow Pages®.

Art Swap: Saturday, February 2 / 8 – 1 p.m. / Outside the Galleries
Brevard Art Museum partners with the Junior League of South Brevard to sponsor a new event for artists and not-for-profit art organizations to sell surplus art supplies and older art work in a tag sale type environment in the Museum’s parking lot (during Eau Gallie’s Farmers Market). Spaces can be reserved for $25 each, no commissions.

Hearts of Gold: February 1-14 / 10 a.m. to 5 p.m / Galleries:
Please help the Brevard Art Museum with its work in the community by simply donating your old gold to BAM – a single earring, a broken gold chain, an old tie tack, a gold dental crown, gold coins, gold nuggets, white gold, platinum, gold, gold, GOLD! Staci Sullivan Walden of Sullivan’s Jewelers will determine the value Friday, February 1 from 3-6 p.m. and Saturday, February 2 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Donations accepted through February 14.

Museum Monday: February 18 / 10 a.m. / Galleries
“A Potpourri of Entertainment” with The Downstagers

Book Club: Monday, February 25 / 10 a.m. / Galleries
Join us this month to discuss Bliss by O.Z. Livaneli. The Museum’s book club meets the 4th Monday of every month at 10 a.m.

UPCOMING EVENT:

Imagine VII: April 26 / 7:00 p.m. / Highland Avenue
The Council of 100 hosts the Museum’s most anticipated fundraiser. Local Brevard luminaries will create art work for live auction, and guests will also enjoy a delicious cocktail buffet and beverages, plus silent auction. Sponsorships available starting at $300.

SHOPPING AT THE MUSEUM:

Visit the Museum Studio Store located in the Renee Foosaner Education Center for jewelry, pottery, and paintings created by advanced students and instructors. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 1p.m. to 3 p.m., plus during special events such as Jazz Friday. The Museum Store in the Art Galleries has lots of new items including, books, calendars, greeting cards, handmade cards from Thailand, jewelry, beaded purses, and much more. Open during Museum hours.

Museum Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission (includes the Children's Science Center): $5 for Adults, $3 for seniors,
$2 for children and students with I.D. Museum members receive free admission.
The museum is free to the general public every Thursday 1 to 5 p.m.
(Please, no groups on Thursday afternoons.)


The Brevard Art Museum is supported in part by funding from the State of Florida, Department of Cultural Affairs, through the Florida Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts;  Brevard County through the Brevard Cultural Alliance; the City of Melbourne, and by Members of the Brevard Art Museum.