The Environmental Learning Center, Vero Beach, Florida celebrated The Magic of Trees, with a nature inspired art exhibition, November 2 through December 29, 2023. Featured were five Florida artists, Judy Burgarella, Cynthia Colella, Scott Kelly, Camy de Mario, and Ella Chabot (creator of GetShotByElla.com), The Magic of Trees exhibition showcased tree themed artwork in the Environmental Learning Center’s Lagoon Room and Tidal Gallery.

 Meet and Greet receptions for the public included an Opening on Friday, November 10, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:30 PM and a Closing Reception on Friday, December 29, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:30 PM. Vocal artists Bobby and Cory De Mario (@bobbydemario and @corydemario on Instagram) along with Drew Taylor entertained with live music. 

  Light refreshments were be served, and all artwork was for sale.  All of the artists donated a portion of the proceeds from the sale of their work to the Environmental Learning Center. The Artist Meet and Greet events were open to the public. A $10 donation for admission was suggested.

Art was also viewed during Environmental Learning Center hours: 8 am to 5 pm weekdays and Saturday 8 am to 4 pm. (Hours can change during holidays.)

  Additionally, beginning at 4:30 pm on November 10, 2023 at the Environmental Learning Center Pavilion, attendees were able to step into a world where the magic of trees and art intertwined with mindful awareness during a presentation by author and Intuitive Movement and Mindful Awareness Guide Veronique Ory. https://www.yogawithveronique.com/ 

Sharing from her new book Shine On and Off the Mat an exclusive reading entitled The Magic of Trees, Ory’s narrative transported her audience to the majestic trees of the Smoky Mountains, encouraging them to inhale deeply and ground in the present moment.  Ory led a guided meditation following her reading, concluding with a journaling practice for all participants. RSVP for Ory’s presentation was on the ELC’s website DiscoverELC | Environmental Learning Center | Vero Beach

The Environmental Learning Center is a 64-acre island nature park surrounded by the Indian River Lagoon. The ELC is located at the western foot of the Wabasso Bridge in Indian River County, Florida. The nonprofit nature center is a destination for water activities, walking trails, nature-inspired art, and wellness programs. With a mission to educate, inspire, and empower all people to be active stewards of the environment and their own well-being, the ELC is committed to sharing the importance of protecting and restoring our natural resources.

About artist and GetShotByElla.com creator Ella Chabot:

A multimedia fine artist, Chabot draws inspiration from the natural universe. She exhibited internationally for the first time at International Print and Artworks on Paper 2019, Euskalduna Palace, Bilbao, Spain.  In Florida, Chabot was the Indian River County Courthouse solo artist, October 2022 through January 2023, via the Cultural Council of Indian River County Art in public Places program. “My art is dynamical, subject to changes, transitions and transformations. From composing poems walking my dog in nature as a teen, time transmuted my creative expression from words to images. Incorporating recycled materials in unique ways is a motivating challenge in some of my most recent artworks,” says Chabot.

For more about Chabot:

See The Florida Art Chix interview with Chabot at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGFJGDBHEUY

Follow Chabot on Instagram @studioellasea.