Transforming by Connecting St. Lucie County into the Cultural Gem of the Treasure Coast
a Community of Artists & Arts Enthusiasts
ith events ranging from Fine Art exhibitions across the county to ZAMFest, a Zen, Arts & Music Festival on April 23 & 24th at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center, the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance, the county’s representative agency for Arts & Culture, has just one goal - help artists of all disciplines thrive in St. Lucie County. “We’re focused on being a hub for every type of artist here in St. Lucie County,” says Executive Director Alyona Ushe, highlighting nearly 250 members from disciplines of visual arts, dance,
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theatre, music, film, fashion, and even culinary arts, mindfulness and wellness artisans. “People often say that the arts are our best kept secret. We’re working to connect our creative forces together and make sure the vibrant arts scene is something everyone thinks of immediately about St. Lucie County.” Since opening a fine art gallery in the 111 Orange Building in Downtown Fort Pierce, the Alliance has hosted dozens of fine art exhibitions, including one that brought legendary landscape photographer Clyder Butcher to Port St. Lucie for a live meet & greet with art enthusiasts. After
