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January 2021
Best of IMAGES
IMAGES will present two group exhibitions from January through April at Atlantic Center for the Arts at Harris House featuring 12 former “Best of Show” winners from the past two decades. During this time, we will forgo the traditional gallery sales commission and 100% of all sales will go directly to the artist. In addition, First Saturday openings during these months will give the public the opportunity to meet the Best of Show winners and the Artist Talks scheduled throughout the exhibitions will allow for a deeper look into their artistic process.
Find out more »February 2021
Creative Caregiving (February 8 – March 15) via Zoom
Mondays 11:30AM - 12:30PM | February 8 - March 15
via Zoom (open to 20 participants, register to secure your spot)
Caregiving for a loved one is a journey of joy and difficulty. Come learn how to connect mind, body and spirit by using the arts as a tool of self-care, social interaction, and lifelong learning.
Breaking Boundaries: Exploration and Collaboration at Atlantic Center for the Arts
On Exhibit: February 13 - May 8, 2021
Reception: Opening Reception has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 4 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM
Saturday 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. February 13 – Holland Park - meet at parking pavilion, 357 Otter Boulevard
Find out more »Residency #180
Mentoring Artists:
Charlie Hailey, architect/writer
Doug Varone, choreographer/director
Randall Silvis, fiction
Nature Sketch Club (In Person & Facebook LIVE)
Fourth Saturdays at 11 AM | February 27, March 27, April 24, May 29
Atlantic Center for the Arts main campus AND streaming LIVE on Facebook (www.facebook.com/atlanticcenterforthearts)
Enjoy the outdoors with this engaging activity. Artist Bethany Bennett, MFA, leads you through sketch techniques and wellness exercises to bring you closer to nature. You just need only a sketch pad and pencil. Thank you to our presenting sponsor of this workshop, Brown & Brown Insurance www.bbinsurance.com.
March 2021
Randall Silvis – Mentoring Artist Community Outreach (Via Zoom)
Presentation followed by Q & A. Takes place via Zoom on Tuesday, March 2 at 5 PM. You will be emailed a receipt after registering. The Zoom details will be included as a download from this email receipt. Randall Silvis is a Pabst Endowed Chair for Master Writers
Find out more »Doug Varone – Mentoring Artist Community Outreach (Via Zoom)
Presentation followed by Q & A. Takes place via Zoom on Wednesday, March 3 at 5 PM. You will be emailed a receipt after registering. The Zoom details will be included as a download from this email receipt.
Find out more »Charlie Hailey – Mentoring Artist Community Outreach (Via Zoom)
Presentation followed by Q & A. Takes place via Zoom on Thursday, March 4 at 5 PM. You will be emailed a receipt after registering. The Zoom details will be included as a download from this email receipt. Charlie Hailey is a John Jeronimo, FAIA; Chair for Architects
Find out more »Joseph Palmerio: Pushing the Paint
On Exhibit: March 6 – 26, 2021
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 6, 4–7 PM
Artists Talk and Painting Demo: Friday, March 26, 11 AM
ACA Downtown, Arts on Douglas, Feature Gallery
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 5 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
Learn more at artsondouglas.net
Spencer Pettit: Prints and Plates
On Exhibit: March 6 – April 10, 2021
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 6, 4–7 PM
ACA Downtown, Arts on Douglas, alt_space
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 5 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
Learn more at artsondouglas.net
Altered Altoids Tins with Self-Care Cards
1 PM -3:30PM | Live Oak Cultural Center, 1050 Live Oak Street
Come enjoy some creative self-care and create your own unique artwork made from altered Altoids tins. We will turn each tin into a self-care box with your own home-made self-care cards. Artist and art therapist, Laura Bohn (MAAT) leads this workshop to start the spring season of renewal. Participants must provide their own supplies. Registration limited to 8 people.
Superstar Saturdays
2nd & 4th Saturdays, March - May at 1 PM. Dates: March 13 & 27, April 10 & 24, May 8 & 22
Alonzo "Babe" James Community Center, 201 N Myrtle Avenue, New Smyrna Beach
Join ACA artist ambassador Justincredible for an afternoon of hip-hop, poetry, dance, acting, drawing, painting, and performing arts. Free and open to youth, ages 12-19. Contact Alonzo "Babe" James Community Center for more information: (386) 410-2890.
Painting for Wellness
Painting for Wellness is a fun, easy, step by step painting tutorial. Join ACA Community Artist, Bethany Bennett as she takes you on adventures around the globe.
You will learn new ways to paint different scenes and landscapes, while exploring self-expression!
March 16 at 2PM YouTube Premiere | Let's go to Venice! | https://youtu.be/I1ijDtVG1Lk
April 20 at 2PM YouTube Premiere | Visit the Aurora Borealis in Norway | https://youtu.be/utq9bn_K-7o
May 18 at 2PM YouTube Premiere | Imagine the dunes of Namibia
June 15 at 2PM YouTube Premiere | Journey through the bamboo forests of Kyoto
July 20 at 2PM YouTube Premiere | Relax on the beach in Fiji
August 17 at 2PM YouTube Premiere | Explore the Rainbow Mountain of Peru
April 2021
Fresh Perspectives in Poetry
April 7 and April 14, 7 PM - 8 PM | www.facebook.com/atlanticcenterforthearts | Join award-winning poet and Florida’s Poet Laureate for Volusia County, M.B. McLatchey, for a video series that takes us on a journey of learning from the most notable masters of poetry, from Homer to modern, from sonnet to ode to free-verse, and from America to the world. Open to all poets of all levels who want to try their hand at new techniques - or simply the poetry-curious who want to join us on a journey as we enjoy some of the most beautiful poetry ever written! This program is made possible through a grant from the Florida Humanities Council.
Find out more »38th Annual Horsin’ Around Auction
Mark your calendars for the 38th Annual Horsin’ Around Auction! | Sunday, April 11, 2021 | 11 AM – 3 PM
New Venue! Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1414 Art Center Avenue, New Smyrna Beach.
Enjoy a gourmet boxed lunch from Riverside Catering and cocktails while bidding on unique experiences, original artwork, amazing trips, spectacular sporting events, and more!
Creative Caregiving (April 12 – May 17) via Zoom
Mondays 11:30AM - 12:30PM | April 12 – May 17
via Zoom (open to 20 participants, register to secure your spot)
Caregiving for a loved one is a journey of joy and difficulty. Come learn how to connect mind, body and spirit by using the arts as a tool of self-care, social interaction, and lifelong learning.
Fresh Perspectives in Poetry
April 7 and April 14, 7 PM - 8 PM | www.facebook.com/atlanticcenterforthearts | Join award-winning poet and Florida’s Poet Laureate for Volusia County, M.B. McLatchey, for a video series that takes us on a journey of learning from the most notable masters of poetry, from Homer to modern, from sonnet to ode to free-verse, and from America to the world. Open to all poets of all levels who want to try their hand at new techniques - or simply the poetry-curious who want to join us on a journey as we enjoy some of the most beautiful poetry ever written! This program is made possible through a grant from the Florida Humanities Council.
Find out more »ACA Arts & Wellness Academy
Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA) is driven by a mission that focuses on multidisciplinary artistic collaboration and mentorship. Since 2015, ACA Arts & Wellness ambassadors have developed a shared culture and experiential method that connects the arts to community health. We invite teaching artists, community leaders, and healthcare professionals to learn these techniques and best practices in a unique academic forum held at the beautiful artist complex of ACA, featuring online and in person presentations. During the academy, participants will learn ACA’s organizational culture of public engagement that connect the arts to community health. The academy is taught by ACA ambassadors, staff, and invited guest leaders in the field of arts and wellness. The vision of this program is to advocate for social engagement, experiential learning, and creative thinking using the arts to define a holistic path to improve physical, mental and behavioral conditions.
Find out more »May 2021
Atlantic Center for the Arts 32nd Annual University Student Exhibition
On Exhibit: May 14 – August 7, 2021
Reception: May 14, 5 PM - 7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 4 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM
Atlantic Center for the Arts annual University Student Exhibition honors the outstanding work being produced by Florida’s state university art students. The selection process for this exhibition begins from within Florida’s nine major state university art departments. Each art department is asked to nominate up to three full-time, undergraduate, degree-seeking students, working in any medium or style. By identifying and promoting these emerging artists, ACA hopes to focus statewide attention on the high level of creative and experimental work being produced at the college level.