Friends of Contemporary Art FOCA

Friends of Contemporary Art FOCA

The Friends of Contemporary Art (FOCA) is an informal group of people interested in learning about art trends, artists and collecting.

The Friends of Contemporary Art (FOCA) is an informal group of people interested in learning about art trends, artists and collecting.  FOCA schedules 4 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.

MEMBERSHIP:

Dues are $25 per calendar year, which cover a modest honorarium and travel expenses for presenters. Membership is limited to 70 people and is currently full for the 2024-2025 season (the deadline to join was October 31st, 2024). We will be open for renewals and new members beginning in September 2025, please check this website for updates and information. We appreciate you interest in FOCA.


PLANNING COMMITTEE:

    Sharon Theobald, Chair

    Jill Kerwick, Vice Chair

    Mary Gallatin, Secretary

    Bernadine Speers, Treasurer

    Warren Obluck, Consultant

    Xaque Gruber, Artist

    Tim Sanchez, Artist


FOCA Schedule 2024-2025

February 12, 2025: to visit the varied art collection of Nancilee Wydra - "The Heart of Art"
March 26th: Open Studio Visit: FOCA visits the studio of artist Susan Hale
January – April 2025: Tours can be arranged independently by groups of members: Some suggestions below:
~Art Palm Beach Art Show,  January 22-26, 2025.
~Norton Museum: Joaquin Sorolla : Sorolla and the Sea, November 23, 2024 – April 13, 2025.
~Gallery at Windsor:  This season, the Gallery at Windsor is pleased to present "Left Hand, Right Hand", an expansive exhibition of recent works by Sir Christopher Le Brun and Charlotte Verity, which will be on view from January 27 to April 25, 2025. Curated by Robin Vousden, the exhibition will provide a rare opportunity to see these two major British painters side by side, as they exhibit together for the first time in the USA.
The Gallery has graciously reserved 3 dates for FOCA members for tours and lunch:
Tuesday, February 4 
Tuesday, March 4 
Tuesday, March 25 
 All tours start at 10:30 a.m. with a noon lunch. Tours are limited to 12 guests maximum (but can be less than 12) and include a lunch in the Clubhouse. Price for the tour and lunch with wine is $55 per person. This includes the suggested donation of $15 towards the Windsor Charitable Foundation. This $15 gift is tax-deductible and is designated to support arts non-profit organizations. 
It is for FOCA members to arrange their visit with Windsor directly at 772-388-8400 - do not email FOCA to arrange. Windsor prefers one check or credit card for the 12 guests: 12 x $55 = $660.                         

  CONTACT:      focaverobeach@gmail.com


(Image at right: Timothy J. Sanchez, Themis, 2022, mixed media on paper.)                                           

                        Friends of Contemporary Art - FOCA                         News and Opportunities

Local Season's Picks for FOCA members to view at their own pleasure:

(are you a FOA member with an upcoming Art event? Email focaverobeach@gmail.com to be added to our list of Season's Picks!)

 Gallery Veritas & Art Library, 1420 20th St, Downtown Vero --now until the end of March

PRIVATE OPENING RECEPTION--Sunday, February 16th 3 TO 5PM - "TIM SANCHEZ - NEW WORKS 2025" 

Galleries at First Presbyterian:  now until the end of March

"A Celebration of Women" featuring FOCA member Christiane Casella 

Vero Beach Art Club 

March 2025 "Still Life with the Masters" taught by FOCA member Hank Feeley