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CITY OF FORT PIERCE
INDIAN RIVER MAGAZINE
The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery holds special events commemorating
the work of the Highwaymen. Pass It On – Vintage Paintings by the Original
Florida Highwaymen is planned for Feb. 17-23, 2016.
Surviving Highwaymen gathered for the opening of the Intermodal Transit Station in Fort Pierce in 2011. The dedication for the Highwaymen Trail will also
be held at the building, which features a large plaque honoring the Highwaymen.
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began at Fort Pierce City Hall following several meetings
with many of the Highwaymen artists and with the opening
of a grant opportunity from the Florida Humanities Council
in 2011,’’ said Libby Woodruff, grants administrator for the
City of Fort Pierce.
Although the Highwaymen and their painting style have
been closely associated with renowned Florida and Caribbean
landscape artist A.E. “Bean” Backus, only Alfred
Hair studied with him. Through Hair and Harold Newton,
Backus’ influence carried over to the other artists.
The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery, the first stop on the
trail, has held exhibits and special events focused on the >>
A signature painting of natural Florida by Highwayman Mary Ann Carroll.