#MemberMonday Founded in 1961, The Art Students Guild of Brevard (@TASGOB) is a unique gem in the heart of Melbourne. With a passion for people and their portraits they are dedicated to keeping portraiture and plein air artistry.

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#WelcomeWednesday After leaving a job in fitness, a major car accident and COVID, Rose Marie Capasso was forced to slow down. She turned to painting which proved to be meditative, calming & healing. Today, she has created over 100 various works and is pleased to be a part of BCA.

#ThankfulThursday Kent was traveling through DeepBook ProtocoI on Sui and browsing all of the artwork on display when he came across this piece by artist Marcia Day. “Key West Relic” now has a new permanent home in Georgia.

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#WelcomeWednesday Like many, Diane Larson became interested in art at an early age as her undiagnosed dyslexia kept her from excelling in academics. Sailing the Pacific, the Atlantic and the Caribbean has provided breathtaking opportunities which are reflected in her work today.

#ThankfulThursday @CreightonConstruction reached out to BCA to purchase a weather-resistant sculpture for a 7/11 they planned to build in W. Melbourne. After careful deliberation they selected a metal piece constructed of Military Artifacts entitled "Sea Horses" by Gary Gresko.

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#MemberMonday Currently celebrating it's 85th year, the @SebastianRiverArtClub has over 150 members of diverse mediums. Since 1937 , the group has enriched the community & its residents with the beauty of its fine art, and contributions to cultural and civic projects & events.

#ThankfulThursday While dining at Dixie Crossroads, a couple fell in love with a painting by Mitch Gubnitsky. His piece "Island Getaway" now has a new home thanks to area residents and visitors supporting our local artists and local businesses like Dixie Crossroads Restaurant.

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#MemberMonday The @KingCenter is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and a direct support of Eastern Florida State College. Since 1988, the six-story, 100,000-square-foot facility has been dedicated to presenting educational, cultural, and community events to the Space Coast.

#WelcomeWednesday Please welcome Elena Tchistiakova! Elena received her art degree in Russia, but after moving to NY she decided to pursue a career in the fashion industry. Today she lives on the Space Coast where her use of color adds warmth to the land & seascapes she creates.

#ThankfulThursday Two staff members of @HolmesRegionalMedicalCenter fell in love with the artwork on display. "Fury" by Kestrel Michaud was bought by Enrique & K.C. Grapes' "Mr. Otter" by Elly after both missed a previous opportunity to purchase them in a prior exhibit.

#MemberMonday In 2016, Josh and Charlene was founded by 3 serial entrepreneurs & Space Coast native. Today, Groundswell is a coworking-space hosting more than 30 events per year and continuing their mission of building a place where Space Coast innovators can build, grow and thrive.

#WelcomeWednesday Leigh is an emerging artist here on the Space Coast. Always having a passion and love of art, she not only added a Fine Arts minor to her BA, but when she relocated to FL in 2018 she knew she had found the perfect home when it had a studio for her artwork.

#ThankfulThursday While dining at Dixie Crossroads, Linda spotted a piece by AnnaJo Newman Vahle entitled "Snow Birding". An avid bird watcher since 1973, she immediately saw herself within the piece and purchased it. Thank you, Linda for supporting our local artists!

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