FOCA-Friends of Contemporary Art
The Friends of Contemporary Art (FOCA) is an informal group of people interested in learning about art trends, artists and collecting.
FOCA schedules programs each season between November through March. Programs include lectures, artist studio visits, art exhibits, panel discussions and private collection tours.
Programs are for members only.
Thursday, November 12th, 2026:
Best of the Best at the Backus: Let's celebrate our area's Best of the Best by visiting this juried show at the Backus Museum in Ft. Pierce. This is their 45th year for this fine art competition, it continues to spotlight the best artistic works in different media by amateurs and professionals. The entrance fee has been waived, and we will have a special guided tour by Director Marshall Adams.
We will visit in two groups:
11am Group of 25 members max
FOCA members with last names A through L
1pm Group of 25 members max
FOCA members with last names M through Z
Please email focaverbeach@gmail.com to reserve your spot. No transportation will be provided - please consider carpooling. We're happy to make allowances if members are carpooling with different alphabet last names.
Friday, December 4th, 2026: SAVE THE DATE -
Visiting Art Basel Miami by motorcoach--DETAILS COMING SOON
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Tentative 2026-2027 Season Events
Details to Follow
More details will follow via emails and on the website regarding FOCA’s upcoming season. Please make sure our email address is in your safe senders list.
CONTACT: focaverobeach@gmail.com
(Image at right: Hank "Chips" Feely, Cottage in the Hills, watercolor on paper )
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