When the sun goes down, the Vero Beach Museum of Art lights up in a way you have to see to believe. Art After Dark returns as the Treasure Coast's premier outdoor digital art exhibition, transforming the museum's iconic white walls into a giant canvas for motion, light and imagination. Held on a Friday and Saturday evening from 6 to 8 p.m., this free, all-ages event invites the whole community to bring a lawn chair, settle in under the stars, and experience art in one of its most immersive forms.
A Global Showcase Under the Stars
Art After Dark gathers works by more than a dozen new-media artists from around the world and projects them large-scale onto the museum's exterior. The lineup spans the full range of digital art, from motion graphics and experimental film to animation, generative and algorithmic work, and projection mapping. Artists hailing from the United Kingdom, Hungary, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, the United States and beyond contribute pieces that offer fresh perspectives and genuinely new ways of seeing. The result is a program that feels international in scope yet intimate in setting, unfolding right in the heart of Vero Beach.
A Curated Celebration of New Media
What sets the exhibition apart is its careful curation. The selection is shaped by the museum team together with lead curator Brett Phares, a New York-based artist and curator with deep experience in immersive and interactive media. That thoughtful eye ensures the evening is more than a light show; it is a considered survey of where digital art is headed, presented in a way that rewards both seasoned art lovers and first-time visitors. Each piece is chosen to surprise, provoke and delight, and the outdoor format lets audiences experience the work at a relaxed, communal pace.
Plan Your Evening
Because Art After Dark takes place outdoors, comfort is part of the plan. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, dress for the evening weather, and give yourself time to take in the full program. Food and beverages are available for purchase, and adults can enjoy a cash bar offering wine and beer. Best of all, admission is completely free and open to everyone, making it an easy and memorable outing for families, friends and anyone curious about contemporary art. Now several years into its run, Art After Dark has become a cherished Vero Beach tradition, and a perfect example of how our community comes together to celebrate creativity.