Furniture, household décor, art, kitchen ware, books, tools, Holiday Décor, toys, jewelry, bikes, antiques and more! All proceeds benefit ACA Children’s Art Programs. To donate items, please contact Lisa Dunphy at (386) 428-5093.

This annual event is always a crowd pleaser that includes shopping, raffles and the latest fashion collections from the Merchants of New Smyrna Beach.

The IMAGES Tour of Homes features must see homes each fabulously decorated for the holidays by area florists and showcasing the unique charm of New Smyrna Beach, FL! This is a favorite event of the Central Florida community, and groups of friends attend year after year as a kick-off to the holiday season. The popular IMAGES Boutique is included in your tour and features handmade items created by ACA’s Volunteer League. Tickets: $25, ACA Members $20.

A day of ACA’s Summer Art Camp in December! Parents will drop their children off in the morning and then have the whole day to them selves to shop, relax, or do whatever. The children will have a great time with art activities, movement, games, music, and more!

Come explore art journaling in this class led by artist/art therapist Laura Bohn. The goal of therapeutic art journaling is to reduce stress and promote relaxation by increasing participants’ ability to play, experiment and gain self-guided insight and understanding of one’s own emotions. Added benefits can include self-growth, discovery, and joy through visual storytelling in a supportive group environment.

As part of our Arts & Wellness Programming, Atlantic Center for the Arts will be offering caregivers, who’s loved ones suffer from Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, an opportunity to enjoy a bit of respite and support. At the same time, their loved ones will take part in engaging workshops with a music therapist and art activities with our artists. For full details and to register, call (386) 423 – 1753. Please RSVP by January 9.

Come relax and imagine your art journal! In this workshop we explore animal imagery and the animals that you relate to. Are you brave like a lion or loyal to family like the wolf? Native Americans use knowledge of animals as they relate to the self in storytelling and rituals. Art therapists and healing artists also use imagery as metaphor for powerful storytelling and ritual.

Friday 1 PM – 5 PM | Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM | Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
Historic Downtown New Smyrna Beach
For full details visit imagesartfestival.org

Come play and explore with fluid watercolor painting, using flowing movement and body awareness. We will begin by painting abstractly, creating space to play with the paint. If you are beginning or are a more advanced watercolor painter, free yourself through the art of playing with watercolor painting and spontaneous writing and reflection.

“Doris Leeper: Legacy of a Visionary” examines the accomplishments of this charismatic woman and assesses her contributions to Florida’s cultural life and to the preservation of its natural environment. It contains a chronology of Leeper’s artistic career with photos of her work and a full exhibit list; a narrative history of her environmental work, including accounts of the political battles she waged to achieve the national park designation for Canaveral Seashores and to establish Atlantic Center for the Arts, an internationally-recognized artist residency; and interviews with friends and colleagues who worked with Leeper—and sometimes against her—to achieve these goals. Additional materials include personal letters from Doc and critical essays written about her work. Published by the Florida Historical Society.

4 PM: Meet the authors of “Doris Leeper: Legacy of a Visionary” at a reading and book signing, featuring ACA Trustee Patricia Appleton, Dr. James Murphy, Clay Henderson and Amy Galpin.
5-7 PM: Exhibit opening and welcome reception for artists in Residency #164

Come play, learn and explore color through paint and collage. We will explore personal expression, composition and the psychology of color. We will have time to reflect and let our creativity evolve.

Come explore art journaling in this class led by artist/art therapist Laura Bohn. The goal of therapeutic art journaling is to reduce stress and promote relaxation by increasing participants’ ability to play, experiment and gain self-guided insight and understanding of one’s own emotions. Added benefits can include self-growth, discovery, and joy through visual storytelling in a supportive group environment.

Enjoy canapes, chocolate fondue, finger sandwiches and specialty Champagne drinks. Event includes silent auction of desserts, gift baskets and handmade crafts, 50/50 raffle and live music. 100% of proceeds benefit the ACA Volunteer League High School Scholarship Fund.

published by Bethune-Cookman University Press.
Join the authors for an environmental tour of ACA, located on 68 pristine acres on Turnbull Bay, and explore the more than 100 dominant species of plants and ferns and their associated habitats.

Come explore art journaling in this class led by artist/art therapist Laura Bohn. The goal of therapeutic art journaling is to reduce stress and promote relaxation by increasing participants’ ability to play, experiment and gain self-guided insight and understanding of one’s own emotions. Added benefits can include self-growth, discovery, and joy through visual storytelling in a supportive group environment.

A FREE public family event located on Atlantic Center for the Art’s main campus. Look forward to a day of storytelling, a take home art project, face painting, and Florida Hospital’s CREATION Health Stations, including Heath’s Health Foods Nutritional Trail Mix station, Move Booth – Picture Station, Hydration Station, Blood Pressure Screenings, Lindley’s Foliage and Landscaping Environment Station, and to top it off a live musical performance by Davey Rocker!

Come celebrate Earth Day with artist/art therapist Laura Bohn. Intuitive Art Figures (also called Spirit or Healing Art Dolls) have been used in art therapy to help participants reframe their stories to make sense of each stage of life: present, past, or future wishes. We will be using natural and recycled materials as part of Earth Day Awareness.

Come explore art journaling in this class led by artist/art therapist Laura Bohn. The goal of therapeutic art journaling is to reduce stress and promote relaxation by providing a safe space to play, experiment and gain self-guided insight and understanding of one’s own emotions. Added benefits can include self-growth, discovery, and joy through visual storytelling in a supportive group environment.

Come explore the world of altered books as personal art expression with artist/art therapist Laura Bohn. The goal is to address therapeutic concerns and positive emotions through personal pages. Altered books provide a symbolically layered means of exploring reflection and transformation, especially when making art intentionally for growth and well-being.

Weekly art camps for ages 6-12 | June 6 – August 4, 2017 | Tuesday – Friday, 9 AM – 2 PM |$105 for ACA members; $130 nonmembers | Scholarships are available for each session. Pre-registration is required.
Painting, music, dance and more – kids love Summer Art Camp at Atlantic Center for the Arts! Modeled after Atlantic Center’s world-renowned artists-in-residence program, each one-week session features three classes that give kids an opportunity to explore ideas of art and culture through hands-on experiences with a variety of art forms, including paper maché, painting, photography, yoga, drumming, dance, and more.

Come explore art journaling in this class led by artist/art therapist Laura Bohn. In this workshop we explore the possibilities of adding personal and/or universal archetypes to a journal page spread. Archetypes can be used as metaphors to gain insight into personal storytelling.

Come learn how to connect mind, body, and spirit by using the arts as a tool of expression, discovery, social interaction, and lifelong learning. Give your family the gift of creative caregiving.

Come play and explore with fluid watercolor painting using flowing movement and body awareness. In this class led by artist/art therapist Laura Bohn, we will begin by painting abstractly to create a space for freedom to play with the paint. If you are a beginning or more advanced watercolor painter, free yourself through the art of playing with watercolor painting and spontaneous writing and reflection.

This event has been postponed. We will announce new date as soon as it is determined.

Come learn how to connect mind, body, and spirit by using the arts as a tool of expression, discovery, social interaction, and lifelong learning. Give your family the gift of creative caregiving.

The arts are a tool of expression, discovery, social interaction, lifelong learning, and recovery. ACA Arts & Wellness programs strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by connecting mind, body, and spirit through creativity. Please join us to celebrate the launch of ACA Arts & Wellness community programming season.

ACA Arts & Wellness Exhibit opening, including presentations by our Arts & Wellness community ambassadors, and a performance by music therapist Ashlee Lawrence.

Workshop for self-discovery and stress release
Come explore art journaling in this class led by artist/art therapist Laura Bohn. The goal of therapeutic art journaling is to reduce stress and promote relaxation by providing a safe space to play, experiment and gain self-guided insight and understanding of one’s own emotions. $30 / ACA members $20.

A fun and carefully guided creative movement experience led by artist and expressive arts facilitator, Rachel Chase. With the intention to connect, share our stories, and engage the brilliant healing power of play, this workshop uses various expressive arts to inspire participant-generated dances and free form creative expression. Themes include “I Was, I Am, I Will Be” and “My Life in the Flow.” Anyone seeking to improve coordination, cultivate better breathing and circulation, heal emotional wounds, express your soul through dance (even if you’ve never danced!), lower blood pressure, smile more, increase self-confidence, boost happiness, and/or enjoy exploring physical movement and self-expression is welcome. This workshop is appropriate for mature youth, adults, and elders. $30 / ACA members $20. Limited to 15 participants.