Vero Beach Art Club
Committee Chairs
Shows & Sales Committee Chairs
Art by the Sea Fine Arts & Crafts Sale
Judy Rixom * h:772-562-1107 or c:772-453-9634
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Sherry Haaland * 772-538-1673
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Art in the Park Fine Arts & Crafts Sale
Joanne Johnson * 304-261-6733
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Joe Thomas * 865-789-0373
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Art Trail
Dominique Tynes *772-532-4957
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Leah Blythe *772-240-4684
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New Dimensions Fine Arts & Crafts Sale
New Dimensions 2023 is seeking one Co-Chair positions for our show in 2023 If you are interested please contact the office. email: click to email
George Paxton *772-231-2297
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Under the Oaks Fine Arts & Craft Show
Adam Conard *719-499-7237
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Alicia Quinn * 772-234-9218
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Educational & Other Committee Chairs
Artists Gallery & Virtual Exhibit
Eileen Lovre is our Chair for the online Artists Gallery. She contacts members who have signed up, to give them their login information and directions for managing their webpage. Please contact her if you are interested in joining our Artists Gallery or have any questions.
Eileen Lovre *954-673-8137
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Mary Carter *203-273-2403
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Correspondence
Deirdre Bugbee handles our correspondence with members, sending a card to wish them well when they are ill, or sending bereavement when a loved one has passed. Please contact Deirdre and the office if you know if someone in need of some words of encouragement.
Deirdre Bugbee * 772-231-8477 or 772-321-0513
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Cultural Council Liaison
Deirdre Bugbee is our Cultural Council Liaison.
Deirdre Bugbee * 772-231-8477 or 772-321-0513
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Education/College Scholarships/Arts for Smarts
Dawn Mill coordinates our Giving Programs with area schools, art teachers and other art organizations. She also spearheads the Scholarship program for local graduating seniors who wish to pursue an art related course of study at an accredited higher learning institution. See the Scholarship page for details.
Dawn Mill * 772-559-9795
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Festival of Trees
Each year we participate in Festival of Trees to help support the Riverside Children's Theatre. Our members create ornaments to match the theme chosen for the current year and also make a tree skirt and help with the decorating. The trees are auctioned off to benefit the Riverside Children's Theatre.
Iris Peters *410-375-3740
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Bobbie Matus *561-745-5526
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Fundraiser Gala
Gabriella Hernandez *504-931-6700
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Patti & Jeff Hall *615-454-1922
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Gallery/Marketplace Coordinator
Ann Dozetos *404-775-9204
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Witha Lacuesta *321-506-3773
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Historian
Agnes Manganelli documents our history in albums and files to help up maintain an accurate record of our more than 8 decades. She is happy to accept newspaper or magazine clippings, historical articles or any other mention of our Art Club or one of its members. These may be dropped off in the office during normal office hours or mailed to the office at 1903 14th Ave, Vero Beach FL
Agnes Manganelli * 772-794-0656
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Hospitality
Susan Ivy and Michelle Neveah are our volunteer coordinators for our Finger Foods during our Social time at our General Meetings held at the Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce the first Thursday of every month and various locations in the Summers. They are always looking for volunteers and people to bring snacks on platters and would appreciate any help you could provide. Volunteer hours are issued for the time allocated to prepare what you bring.
Susan Ivy * 772-217-7161
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Michelle Neveah * 413-636-5265
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Indian River County Main Library Exhibit
Every quarter, our members submit artwork to be exhibited at the Indian River County Main Library. The exhibits are free to all members, and their contact information is available for patrons interested in purchasing their work. Please stop by to see our exhibits the next time you are there.
Lee G Smith * 772-978-0721
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Jr Membership
Nancy Dulcos * 978-539-4000
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Luncheons
Our Annual Luncheon in May is also held offsite at a local restaurant and Holiday Luncheon is held each December at a local restaurant. Both events are organized by Agnes and fun for all to attend. She makes sure we have several wonderful meals to choose from at a discounted price.
Agnes Manganelli * 772-794-0656
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Membership Discounts
Members of the Vero Beach Art Club receive discounts from local retailers, art supply stores, framers and printers to name a few.
Mike Cantwell * 631-655-3880
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Members' Invitational Exhibit
The Members' Invitational Exhibit is held each fall in the Hazel Education Studio Gallery of the Vero Beach Museum of Art. Vero Beach Art Club members are able to exhibit one piece of artwork for display with contact information and pricing if the item is for sale.
Dorinda Walker * 772-532-1402 or 772-564-8517
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Miracle Mile Banners
Miracle Mile Banners are up for one year in the Miracle Mile Plaza on 21st St between US Hwy 1 and Indian River Blvd. Members are able to purchase a banner to be displayed from January until Thanksgiving (when they put up the holiday banners). ABC Printing will work with your artwork to design the banner and then add your contact information. Please click on the button below for more information.
Wesley Carter* 413-703-0964
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New Member Social
Every quarter we hold a New Member Social to welcome our new members to our Club. Current members may offer to volunteer their home for these events to earn volunteer hours for events. Click on the button below for details.
Ernestine V. Stafford* 941-661-9128
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Open Studios
Open Studios are held each week from November through March.There are two sessions, the Monday Open Studio features a nude model, while our Friday Open Studio has a portrait model. Both sessions are open to anyone while Art Club members receive a discounted price ($10 for members, $15 for non- members).Cathleen Hahn (Figure Life) * 361-649-0141
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(Figure) Isabel Garrett * 772-663-1500
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(Portrait) Niki Pfeifer* 772-231-4395
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Photography Volunteer Coordinator
Our Photography Volunteer Coordinator schedules our volunteer photographers to take pictures at all of our events, meetings, award or check presentations, and other important functions. Photos are posted on our website, social media and used for advertising to promote our events. If you are interested in being a volunteer photographer, please feel free to contact her. All photos online, in social media or in print remain the property of the photographer and are not allowed to be used or reproduced without the artists permission.
Ivan Jaramillo * 772-696-2670
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Photography Forum meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. 6-7:30pm at the Art Club Gallery & Marketplace
David Bence * 248-840-3533
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Programs - Guest Demonstrators at our General Meetings
Our Programs Chair schedules the Guest Demonstrators at our General Meetings. We can use members, non-members or anyone with an art related topic for our members to learn about different mediums, techniques and more.
Paulette Visceglia * 302-256-3098
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Publicity and Public Relations Director
Our Publicity/PR Director Chair oversees all of our Press Releases, Advertising, and work with our Committee Chairs to make sure all of their needs are met. The Chair will contact local media organizations to, place ads and submit press releases as needed. If you are interested, please contact Director, Rosemary Polsky-Newman.
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Sign Distribution
The sign distribution committee is responsible for placing and picking up signs around town advertising the Art Club's major shows. Volunteers receive hours plus monthly mileage reimbursement. Show committee chairs please contact to schedule.
Members wishing to volunteer and Show committee chairs needing signs placed, please contact Colleen.
Colleen Bruno * 561-271-0302
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Sponsorship Coordinator
Our Sponsorship Coordinator keeps our database of generous Sponsors who make our shows possible. This person works closely with our Sponsorship Committee Members for each event and researches new Sponsors. If you are interested in being a Sponsor, please contact her.
This position is open and needs to be filled. If interested, please contact the office at info@verobeachartclub.org
Volunteer Coordinators:
Our Volunteer Coordinators keep a record of volunteers and Gallery sitters for the hours of operation at the Gallery & Marketplace.
Eileen Lovre *954-673-8137
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Website/Marketing
David LoPresti *772-538-1454
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Rosemary Polsky-Newman *917-689-5268
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Welcome Greeters - at our General Monthly Meetings
Our greeters make sure you are properly welcomed to our monthly meetings and offer assistance/direction to our Sign In Table, help you find information and more. Be sure to say hello!
We need volunteers. Please contact the office if you are interested 772-231-0303.
Workshops
Throughout the year we hold Workshops in different mediums lead by artists. Some artists are local and members of our Club, others travel from other areas. We are always looking for new ideas for Workshops and people who are interested in leading a Workshop. Please click on the link below to fill our an idea form. Currently we are restructuring our workshops and looking for a Co-Chair. If interested, please contact Dorothy Napp Schindel.
Dorothy Napp Schindel * 772-234-1621
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Rosemary Polsky-Newman *917-689-5268
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