Atlantic Center for the Arts
2009 Calendar of Events
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> MAY > JUN > AUG
 Ongoing through June 13
Will Cotton
Opening Reception
Friday May 22, 5 - 7 PM
Pabst Visitor Center & Gallery
1414 Art Center Avenue
Exhibition of paintings by Master Artist-in-Residence Will Cotton. Cotton’s work explores themes of overindulgence and insatiability. Painting from confectionary landscapes he builds in the studio, his work often depicts an imagined utopia and its inhabitants.
  May 2 - 29
Lifting Spirits
Sydney McKenna &
Marsha De Broske
Opening Reception
Saturday May 2, 4 - 7 PM
Atlantic Center’s Harris House Gallery
214 S. Riverside Drive
Sydney McKenna captures the dramatic skies of Florida in luminous clarity. Her large-scale oil paintings are inspired by water’s essential connection to all life. Marsha De Broske’s bronze sculptures celebrate connections by capturing emotions and experiences that unite all people. Together their work is uplifting and exuberant.
June 6 - July 24
  Activate
Steven Gagnon, M.K. Foltz, & Owen Mundy
Opening Reception
Saturday, June 6, 4 - 7 PM
Atlantic Center’s Harris House Gallery
214 S. Riverside Drive
Poetic and thought-provoking, the work of these artists encourages a dialogue about current social and political issues. Each addresses challenging, but vital questions that range from the family, the economy, war, and identity, to the history we create every day.
June 20 - August 29
 20th Annual
University Student Exhibition
Opening Reception
Friday, June 19, 5 - 7 PM
Pabst Visitor Center & Gallery
1414 Art Center Avenue
This annual juried exhibition by students attending Florida universities celebrates its 20th anniversary with work selected by Juror John F. Simon Jr. (Master Artist 2008). Work by Jennifer Surgent - University of Central Florida, Ricardo Navarro and Nancy Tien - University of Florida, and Matthew Schlagbaum - University of South Florida.
Generously Sponsored by Ed & Jeanie Harris
August 1 - 28
 Young Masters XVII
Opening reception
August 2, 4-7 PM
Atlantic Center’s Harris House Gallery
214 S. Riverside Drive
The children’s summer art camp culminates by celebrating the imagination and creativity of our campers. The exhibit will feature art and hand made souvenirs from the participants’ travels through time.
Generously Sponsored by ACA’s Volunteer League
Harris House Gallery Announces Annual Call for Artists
 Deadline: September 1
Atlantic Center’s Harris House Gallery invites Florida Artists to submit to the annual juried review for the 2010 gallery exhibition schedule. Open to all Florida artists working in any media. Individual and group proposals accepted. Submissions will be reviewed before a panel of artists and arts professionals. Selected artists will be offered a solo or group exhibition in 2010. Visit www.atlanticcenterforthearts.org for additional information and submission criteria.
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> ADULT CLASSES > CHILDREN'S CLASSES
ADULT CLASSES
A series of programs designed to interest those who wish to hone their skills or try something new. All adult classes take place in the Yurick Studios (formerly Harris House Annex), 123 Douglas St. unless otherwise noted. No experience necessary.
Bring a bag lunch.
Information and registration: 386-423-1753
Saturday, May 9
2 PM - 4 PM
Field Identification of Colored Gemstones
Peter Landis
Yurick Studios (formerly Harris House Annex)
123 Douglas Street
Immediately following Peter Landis’ Lecture, “Introduction to Colored Gemstones”
This lab-style workshop allows participants to get up close and personal with gemstone identification.
Fee: $20 ACA member; $25 nonmember
June 13 - 20
3 PM - 4 PM, 2 Saturdays
That’s Still Swingin’!
Joel & Lenka Green
ACA’s Roberson Dance Studio
1414 Art Center Avenue
The 8-time Swing Dance USA winner dance duo returns to continue the popular swing dance class. New additions to the class are welcome to join in. Beginners wanted. No partner is necessary. Ages 16 +
Fee: $30 ACA member; $40 nonmember
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CHILDREN’S CLASSES
Students 6 - 12 years old
Bring a bag lunch and wear comfy clothes with closed-toe shoes. Supplies provided. Those wishing to participate must register in advance. Information and registration, 386-423-1753 Scholarships available!
Saturday, May 16
10 AM - 2 PM
Jitterbugs
Joel & Lenka Green
Yurick Studios (formerly Harris House Annex)
123 Douglas Street
Calling all wiggle worms! Learn the youngster friendly versions of the Swing, Charleston, and Jitterbug. Play games and have a front row seat to a special performance by Joel & Lenka.
Fee: $25 ACA member; $30 nonmember
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> CULTURAL ESCAPADES > NEWS
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated
Saturday, May 9
1 PM
True Confessions of a Gemstone Trader
Peter Landis
Yurick Studios (formerly Harris House Annex)
123 Douglas Street
Local gemstone dealer and specialist, Peter Landis, will share stories from his world travels, and some tales of times he was tricked. He also will discuss the geology, testing, and business of colored gems.
 Residency #133
Master Artists-in-Residence Outreach/In-reach Schedule
For more information phone 386.427.6975 or visit
www.atlanticcenterforthearts.org
Tuesday, May 26
7 PM
Will Cotton – In-reach
Illustrated Talk
Joan James Harris Theater
1414 Art Center Avenue
Friday, May 29
3 PM
Brenda Hillman - Outreach
Poetry Reading
Lake Eustis Institute
135 N. Grove Street, Eustis
Co-hosted by the Eustis Memorial Library
Monday, June 1
7 PM
Alvin Lucier – In-reach
Composer Forum
Joan James Harris Theater
1414 Art Center Avenue
Friday, June 5
7 PM
INsideOUT
Joan James Harris Theater
1414 Art Center Avenue
Meet the Artists-in-Residence as they share their works-in-progress in an informal "open studio" setting. Refreshments served.
Free to members; $10 nonmembers
Reservations requested. 386.427.6975
Cultural Escapades
Tuesday, June 30
7 PM
Mark Applebaum performing on his Mouseketier
Atlantic Center for the Arts
Joan James Harris Theater
Master Artist-in-Residence, Mark Applebaum will perform solo piano featuring jazz standards, original music and improvisational works on his homemade sound sculpture the “Mouseketier.” A reception for the artists-in-residence will follow the performance.
Information: 386.427.6975
Residency #134
Master Artists-in-Residence In-reach featuring Mark Applebaum, Carole Kim, and Heather Woodbury
Informance by Master Artists-in-Residence.
Friday, July 3 @ 3:30 PM, ACA Joan James Harris Theater
Atlantic Center for the Arts
1414 Art Center Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Telephone 386-427-6975 for more information.
Friday, July 17
7 PM
INsideOUT
PERFORMANCE RESIDENCY
Joan James Harris Theater
1414 Art Center Avenue
Meet the Artists-in-Residence as they share their works-in-progress in an informal "open studio" setting. Refreshments served.
Free to members; $10 nonmembers
Reservations requested. 386.427.6975
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Gift to ACA Honors Elizabeth Yurick McCorkle
Elizabeth Yurick McCorkle of Montgomery, Alabama has been honored by gifts to Atlantic Center for the Arts from Clair and Andrew McCorkle, McCorkle Construction Company. This exceptional gift is two-fold: The McCorkles have made an extremely generous donation to Atlantic Center for the Arts' capital campaign, and McCorkle Construction Company has provided in-kind support that created a new classroom for ACA’s community arts programs. Community arts classroom remodeling has been a longtime goal for Atlantic Center, and thanks to the generosity of the McCorkle’s, it has come to fruition. The space formerly known as the Harris House Annex is now renamed Elizabeth Yurick McCorkle Community Studios, to be known as “Yurick Studios.”
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