Saturday in the Park
with Authors & Artists

First Saturday of the month, 10 AM – 4 PM

Picture Vero Beach’s premier literary/fine arts event - Saturday In The Park with  Authors & Artists Day. Set in the heart of Vero Beach, the Downtown Heritage Center is  Vero’s cultural hub. At the square under shady oak trees, you can meet authors, enjoy readings, participate in discussions, explore new books and fine arts, watch artists at work, shop for books and absorb the city atmosphere.

At night, visitors can sample a variety of excellent restaurants and bars. Mark your calendars! There will be FREE art exhibits, educational presentations, author readings, book signings and children's readings. Food and beverages will be available. Download the flyer here.

The show is free! Bring the whole family. Our mission is to promote established, new and undiscovered authors and artists to the community. The event is sponsored by Main Street Vero Beach, in partnership with the Treasure Coast Writers Guild. The proceeds will benefit community literacy and the growth and preservation of Downtown Vero Beach. Talented artists specializing in graphics, pastels, oils/acrylics, watercolor, mixed media, photography and sculpture will exhibit and sell their original art.

We are currently seeking artists and food/beverage vendors. The booth fee is $25 per 10'X10' space. For more information, contact Show Manager Leona DeRosa Bodie at leona@leonabodie.com or call 772.380-4984. Applications are available on our Vendor Application page.


Celebrate Read Across America Week  in Vero
at Saturday At the Park with Authors & Artists

Saturday In The Park with Authors & Artists, the Treasure Coast festival celebrating the literary and fine arts, announced today that 15 authors will kick off their March 6 show with book signings from 10 AM – 4 PM at the Pocahontas Park In Vero Beach, on the grounds of the Heritage Center, along 14th Avenue and 21st Street.


The authors signing their books include Leona DeRosa Bodie, Patrick Lennon, Gene Hull, Jane Caracci, Almut Metzroth, Janet Smith, Peter Genero, Christine Murphy, Virginia Nygard, Daren Lamb, Janet Sierzant, Bert Metzroth, Tim Slaven and Geoff Yeagley, and James Vogt.


The fine artists featured in this show are: Ceramic/Pottery Artists - The Mad Potters, Virtual Oils by Jennifer Gregory, along with visual artists - Shawna Scarpitti, Mary Ann, Kruger, Dennis Shattuck, Elsa Wu, Joan Cady and Marlowe Arnold. Fiber Artists Hope and Jim Grimes will present Pocka Booka’s Ladies accessories and their children’s clothing line handmade from vintage linens.
Show exhibitor WriteByNight, sponsored by the Martin County Council for the Arts and the Cultural Council of Indian River County is offering workshops here in Indian River County at the Cultural Council office on 14th Avenue from 6-8:30 PM on these dates: The Informational Workshop is scheduled for Monday, March 8 (FREE); Creative Writing Workshop on Mondays, March 15 - May 3; and the Poetry Workshop on Tuesdays, March 16 - May 4.


Another show highlight is music by Tom Brown, and the March food kiosks include: Sunside Fun Snowballs, Biran Herndon’s Café, Sandra’s Culinary Delights, Amvet, and Mobil Snack Bar 57. Saturday In The Park is a monthly event that features artists and authors, and is sponsored jointly by The Treasure Coast Writers Guild and The Vero Beach Main Street Association. The event is free, open the public, family friendly and held on the first Saturday of the month. The last event for the 2009-2010 season is April 3rd. Proceeds benefit community literacy and the preservation of Downtown Vero Beach. Both the Treasure Coast Writers Guild and Main Street Vero Beach are nonprofit organizations. For more information contact Show Manager Leona Bodie at leona@leonabodie.com or 772 380 4984 or visit www.mainstreetverobeach.org.


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