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September 2021
University of Central Florida Flying Horse Editions: The Art of Collaboration
On Exhibit: August 14 – October 30, 2021
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 4 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM | Closed November 21 - November 28
Flying Horse Editions is a collaborative research studio for visual artists at the University of Central Florida. A non-profit publisher of limited-edition prints, artist books, and art objects by internationally renowned artists, FHE offers unique opportunities for artists, students, and the Central Florida community.
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 »Jim Draper: Radical Naturalism
On Exhibit: September 4 - 24, 2021
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 4, 4 PM – 7 PM
Artists Talk: Friday, September 24, 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
Robert C Beck: Chemical Delusion
On Exhibit: September 4 – October 16, 2021
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 4, 4 PM – 7 PM
Artists Talk: Friday, October 8, 11 AM
ACA Downtown, Arts on Douglas, alt_space Gallery
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 5 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
Learn more at artsondouglas.net
Creativity and Wellness
7 PM on Thursdays Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 | Video Premiere via Facebook and IGTV
Local poet and music producer, Justincredible introduces the possibilities for wellness through creativity. Discover the benefits of intuitive thinking, creative problem solving and finding your artistic voice - even if you do not consider yourself an artist. Join Atlantic Center for the Arts online for this three-part series, sharing the healing power of the creative process.
Thank you to our presenting sponsor of this workshop, Brown & Brown Insurance www.bbinsurance.com.
Nature Sketch Club (In Person & Facebook LIVE)
Fourth Saturdays at 11 AM
September 25 - How to do a Gesture Drawing from Nature
October 23 - Creating Natural Space in your Sketches
November 27 - Finding Patterns in Nature
December 25 - No Sketch Club, Happy Holidays
Atlantic Center for the Arts main campus AND streaming LIVE on Facebook (www.facebook.com/atlanticcenterforthearts)
Enjoy the outdoors with this engaging activity. ACA Community 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.
Grab A Seat: Pop-Up Gallery & Artist Reception
ACA Volunteer League will have creative chairs for sale.
Grab A Seat Pop-Up Gallery: Early sales: September 28 - October 1, 10 AM - 4 PM
Artist Reception: October 2, 4 PM - 7 PM
October 2021
Donne Bitner and Cheryl Bogdanowitsch: A Visual Conversation
On Exhibit: October 2 - 30, 2021
Opening reception: Saturday, October 2, 4 PM – 7 PM
Artists Talk: Friday, October 15, 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
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.
Thank you to our presenting sponsor of this workshop, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach! Your commitment to the arts and our community is inspiring! www.adventhealth.com
Residency #183
Atlantic Center for the Arts hosts Residency #183 with Mentoring Artists Gregg Deal - visual / performance artist, Bob Holman- poet, Shahzad Ismaily - composer/performer, and 19 Associate Artists from across the United States. During their three-week stay, the Associate Artists will spend a portion of the day working with the Mentoring Artists, in group meetings, workshops, casual conversations, and activities to expanded their work.
Find out more »Creative Caregiving (October 11 – November 15)
Mondays, 11:30AM – 12:30PM | October 11 - November 15 | In person. Open to 12 participants -
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.
Location: Atlantic Center for the Arts at Harris House, 214 South Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (Click For Map)
ACA Volunteer League Meeting
October 20 | November 17
Potential Atlantic Center for the Arts Volunteers welcome!
9 AM Board Meeting | 10 AM Social | 10:30 AM General Meeting
ACA Downtown: Yurick Studios, 123 Douglas Street, New Smyrna Beach, Fl 32168
For full details call (386) 402-7517 or email pimbert@atlanticcenterforthearts.org
ACA Volunteer League Annual Trash to Treasure Sale
Saturday, October 16, 2021 | 8AM - 3PM
Harris House, 214 S. Riverside Dr. New Smyrna Beach
Proceeds benefit ACA’s Community Art Programs
NSB’s #GREATNESS Talent Show: New School & Old School
Show us what you got! Enjoy the entertainment or audition and be in the spotlight. Justincredible brings his lyric talent to Babe James Community Center alongside talented guest performers and artists. Watch the dance team in action or join the graffiti booth to create your masterpiece. Fun for all ages!
Audition for the event on October 16th! Contact Babe James for more information 386-410-2890
Find out more »November 2021
ACA Soundscape Field Station at Canaveral National Seashore – 2021 Artist-in-Residence, French artist, Félix Blume
ACA Soundscape Field Station at Canaveral National Seashore Upcoming Events with the 2021 Artist-in-Residence, French artist, Félix Blume. ACA invites the public to contribute to the creative work by Félix Blume during his time at the Doris Leeper House in Eldora at Canaveral National Seashore. Please contact ACA Community Programs department to participate during the dates of November 5 – December 12, 2021. Contact: community@atlanticcenterforthearts.org<mailto:community@atlanticcenterforthearts.org> December 9, 2021 Artist Talk at 7PM ACA Harris House, 214 S. Riverside Drive, NSB…
Find out more »25th Anniversary Show
On Exhibit: November 6 - 27, 2021
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 6, 4–7 PM
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
Anna Tomczak
On Exhibit: November 6 – December 11, 2021
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 6, 4 PM – 7 PM
ACA Downtown, Arts on Douglas, alt_space Gallery
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 5 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
Learn more at artsondouglas.net
Creative Medicine: Poetry and Prose with a Rhythmic Twist
4 PM - 5:30 PM | Limited to 12 in person / unlimited if via Zoom
Join local poet, Sonja Jean Craig for a community gathering to share thoughts and writings that focus on wellness concepts. The writing prompt to consider for this gathering is Breath. Each month, Sonja offers a safe space for expression through writing and uplifting dialogue. This is a place to share with your community.
Selections from the Southeast Museum of Photography
On Exhibit: November 6, 2021 – February 5, 2022
Reception: January 7, 2022, , 5 PM - 7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 4 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM
Yin Yoga and Soundbath
The combination of yin yoga for relaxation and stretching with sound bath healing for deep meditation will bring you into a deeper mind/body connection. Join Michele Benton of Om Sunshine Yoga and Stacey Colbath of Love Hertz Sound Healing for a magical experience hosted by ACA. We will start with Yin Yoga poses to balance each chakra combined with singing bowls, chimes, and other amazing instruments that lead into a very long savasana.
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