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September 2021
Jack Mitchell Portrait Gallery
The Jack Mitchell Portrait Gallery showcases 180 Artist photographs spanning 22 years, from Atlantic Center for the Arts inaugural residency in 1982 to the end of 2004. These works are stunning images and collectively they convey the history of ACA artists-in-residence program in an elegant and striking way. The 16” x 14” black and white portraits are a part of Atlantic Center for the Arts permanent collection.
Find out more »August 2023
2024 INFOBAHN Open Call
Application Open: Monday August 7, 2023 Application Deadline: Friday, December 15, 2023 11:59 PM The Atlantic Center for the Arts cordially invites all previous Associate Artists to participate in INFOBAHN Exhibition. This annual alumni show exhibits modern and contemporary visual art, literary arts, performing arts, and time-based works in digital format. Submissions are open to all past Associate Artists who have attended the residency program. Artwork Format Each applicant is allotted one submission per artist or collective. We…
Find out more »2024 Pabst Visitor Center and Gallery Exhibition Open Call
Application Deadline: Deadline: Friday, December 15, 2023, 11:59 PM Application Status: Friday, February 9, 2024 Atlantic Center for the Arts is committed to providing a platform for emerging, mid-career and established artists to present concepts that have been nurtured and developed during residencies through exhibitions programming. Through highlighting the work of Mentoring Artists and Associate Artist Alumni, we seek to advance dialogues and further develop relationships between artists, art practitioners, curators and cultural workers that have made ACA's dynamic…
Find out more »September 2023
#Greatness: Behind the Scenes
ACA and Justincredible present a talent showcase featuring local and regional performing artists discussing their craft during a full day interactive workshop in Volusia County Public Schools. The artists will be mentoring students on the process of being an artist and inspiring them to find their creative voice. All students are welcome! For more information and to book at your school, contact ACA Community Programs at community@atlanticcenterforthearts.org Open to Volusia County Public School students only. Featured in Daytona Beach News…
Find out more »October 2023
Creative Expressions for Veterans
Atlantic Center for the Arts is proud to partner with the Daytona Beach Vet Center to present ongoing workshops of music, writing, and visual art. The arts are a tool of discovery, social interaction, lifelong learning, and reintegration. These workshops will share ways that creativity can enhance your life and bring joy to each day. Read more about the NEA Creative Forces Initiative for Veterans here. Daytona Beach Vet Center 1620 Mason Ave Suite C. Daytona Beach 4th Tuesday of…
Find out more »December 2023
Literary Tea
A gathering, facilitated by Sonja Jean Craig, of writers and listeners. The first part of the program features a mentor, who will speak on relevant issues for the writing journey. Followed be an opportunity to share whatever you are working on, all types of writing. Tea and snacks will be available. Our speaker is David Axelrod, the Poet Laurent of Volusia County. He will speak on The Chi of Poetry, sharing his guidance on awareness and focused energy for writing.…
Find out more »Conversations | Artist-Led Residencies: Seedbeds for Exchange in Florida
Cathy Leff; Lorie Mertes_photo Alejandro Chavvaria; Sadie Woods_photo Seed Lyn, Esther Park Clemetson_photo Mary Beth Koeth Cathy Leff, Executive Director, Bakehouse Art Complex, Miami Lorie Mertes, Executive Director, Locust Projects, Miami Esther Park, Vice President of Programming, Oolite Arts, Miami Beach Sadie Woods, Curatorial and Residency Director, Atlantic Center for the Arts, Florida Moderator: Julia Halperin, Journalist and co-founder of the Burns Halperin Report, New York Often established by artists, residencies offer vital time and space to create. They offer…
Find out more »Creative Medicine: Poetry and Prose with Rhythm
Welcome to Creative Medicine. A place to find well-being through the creative process. The December prompt for you to consider and write about is Cut and Paste. Cut and paste your own reality using poetry and images to create a collage. We will explore beginnings and endings. Bring an extra copy of your poem to cut up. Featuring a collaboration with artist Mike Lynch. He will guide you through the process. This is about expression not skill. We will share…
Find out more »Brian Turner & Kelle Groom: READINGS, Q&A, BOOK SIGNINGS
BRIAN TURNER & KELLE GROOM Readings, Q&A, Book Signings Friday, December 15, 6 PM ACA Downtown: Harris House 214 South Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach Join us as two acclaimed Central Florida writers launch new books at ACA. Brian Turner, author of the poetry collections, Here, Bullet and Phantom Noise (Alice James), a memoir My Life as a Foreign Country (W.W. Norton), and editor of The Kiss, and published in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic, and…
Find out more »ACA Spotlight
Learn about the many world-renowned Mentors of ACA. Study works and learn techniques from contemporary art professionals, led by ACA Community Artist, Bethany Bennett. 1PM – 3PM at ACA Harris House Please bring the following supply list: Canvas or bristol board, brushes and paint colors of your choice; if you do not have these supplies, ACA will provide them for a donation. No registration required. Walk-ins welcome! image copyright © Howard Finster Bethany Bennett is an interdisciplinary artist who earned…
Find out more »Speaking with the Land – a celebration!
Join ACA and Stetson University Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience for a fun, educational celebration of the lands surrounding Atlantic Center for the Arts. The ACA main campus encompasses 69 acres of wilderness which borders the Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve. This land remains an inspiration for artists and the community, and is known for its biodiversity and beauty. In the spirit of Doc Leeper, this event will celebrate these unique lands with hands-on creative family activities that share…
Find out more »January 2024
Literary Tea
A gathering, facilitated by Sonja Jean Craig, of writers and listeners. The first part of the program features a mentor, who will speak on relevant issues for the writing journey. Followed be an opportunity to share whatever you are working on, all kinds of writing. Tea and snacks will be available. Sonja Jean Craig will lead the group into the realm of inspiration and imagination. The objective is to work with basic tools to exercise your imagination muscle and to…
Find out more »Soundwalk
11 AM Rain or Shine Explore the sounds and rhythms of our urban and natural world with Atlantic Center for the Arts. Beneficial for people of all ages to relieve stress, gain focus, and develop a deeper understanding of how we fit into the ecosystem of our environment. October 14 – How Can Listening Help? January 13 – We Are Nature. February 10 – Edges & Thresholds. March 9 – Featuring the ACA Soundscape Field Station Artist in Residence at…
Find out more »Body Dialogues
Do you want to enter a dialogue with your body and learn to deeply listen? Do you want to dance, move, explore your voice and let go of inhibitions? Do you want to accept aging gracefully? If so, please join us for a unique day with ACA Arts & Wellness! Learn Body Dialogue with Janice Rous, a mind/ body practice that synthesizes dance, contemplative movement, energy work, visual journaling and breathing practices in the holistic space of care and compassion. …
Find out more »ACA Spotlight
Learn about the many world-renowned Mentors of ACA. Study works and learn techniques from contemporary art professionals, led by artist, Bethany Bennett. 1PM – 3PM at Yurick Studios (123 Douglas Street, NSB) 3rd Saturdays Please bring the following supply list: Canvas or bristol board, brushes and paint colors of your choice; if you do not have these supplies, ACA will provide them for a donation. No registration required. Walk-ins welcome. Bethany Bennett is an interdisciplinary artist who earned her Bachelors…
Find out more »Calming Totems
Join medical professional and artist, Dr. Eileen Hernandez for a unique workshop to create your own Calming Totem. These totems are personalized reminders affirming a quote, mantra or prayer to carry with you throughout your day. We will provide supplies for you to paint and stencil a visual representation of your message of affirmation. This program has been pioneered with health care professionals in Orlando to help alleviate stress and burn-out. Brought to you by Atlantic Center for the Arts…
Find out more »February 2024
Art It Through
A workshop for those moving through grief after a loss. Join artist ambassador Monica Vidal for an inspiring guided opportunity to use the arts for self-care. Participants will engage in activities that allow for support and creative expression, and they will build together tools to help them move forward while navigating the stages of grief. These activities focus on play and imagination, using various types of collage, painting, sculpture, writing, movement, and music. No artistic experience necessary. All supplies provided.…
Find out more »2024 ACA Soundscape Field Station at Canaveral National Seashore: Community Artists in Residence
The ACA Soundscape Field Station, a partnership between Atlantic Center for the Arts and Canaveral National Seashore, announces sound artists, Gordon Hempton and Perri Lynch Howard as its 2024 artists-in-residence. This residency program invites musicians, composers, and ecologists to find innovative approaches that help preserve a healthy and balanced soundscape for current and future generations. Atlantic Center for the Arts has over 45 years of experience in producing artist-in-residency programs that attract distinguished artists from all over the world. From February 10…
Find out more »Soundwalk
11 AM Rain or Shine Explore the sounds and rhythms of our urban and natural world with Atlantic Center for the Arts. Beneficial for people of all ages to relieve stress, gain focus, and develop a deeper understanding of how we fit into the ecosystem of our environment. October 14 – How Can Listening Help? January 13 – We Are Nature. February 10 – Edges & Thresholds. March 9 – Featuring the ACA Soundscape Field Station Artist in Residence at…
Find out more »Art Journaling for Self-Care
In this introductory art journaling workshop, you will learn how to create an art journal page spread not only for self-care and storytelling but also to explore fun and creative mark making and collage techniques used in mixed media. Feel free to bring any collage materials from magazines, or printing. Aprons are provided, but dress in clothes for painting. Art Journaling (also called Visual Journaling) is used by students, artists, art therapists and anyone wanting to explore self-expression through mixed media in…
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