Upcoming Events

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. Volusia County: October 8 – Canaveral National Seashore, Apollo Beach (7611 Atlantic Ave S, New Smyrna Beach). Meet at Visitor's Center. November 12 – CANCELLED DUE TO STORM NICOLE December 10 –…

Art Camp for home-schoolers! Join ACA's art camp coordinator Peggy Imbert for a tour around the world. Each month ACA will feature different art techniques and styles of our global neighbors, Great Britain, Mexico, Italy, Egypt, China, Japan, France, and more! 2nd Tuesday of the month until May 2023 ACA Harris House, 214 S. Riverside Drive, NSB 9AM-12PM Ages 6-12 *Update - This program is currently at capacity, and we are accepting students for the wait list. Email Peggy at…

Third Friday of the month, join ACA artist ambassador, Bethany Bennett for a fun and relaxing session of painting. Learn easy techniques and practice mindfulness while we play with colors and shapes to create a beautiful landscape. No experience necessary. Fun for everyone! Third Fridays from 12-1:30PM Live Oak Cultural Center, 1050 Live Oak Street, New Smyrna Beach in partnership with Council on Aging NSB No registration required, but limited to 12 people per session Call for more information: (386)…

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. Bring a yoga mat, blanket or large…

Join local poet, Sonja Jean Craig for a community gathering to share thoughts and writings that focus on wellness concepts. We will come together to share. You are welcome to participate in person, on zoom or in spirit. For December the prompt is Gathering. We will gather together to indulge in poetry and rhythm. Guest artist, Bethany Bennett, bring her painting supplies for us to enjoy. Each session, Sonja offers a safe space for expression through writing and uplifting dialogue.…

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 December 17th- featuring Kay Walkingstick 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 © Kay Walkingstick Bethany Bennett is…

Celebrate the winter solstice! Take some time for you to connect with your inner light with a visualization exercise and centering contemplation. Draw and paint with ACA Arts & Wellness Ambassador, Rachel Chase to express the magic and beauty of the season. Winter Solstice is a special time of year. Use a small canvas board, paint, glue and glitter to express imagery that livens up and lightens up your heart. When it's chilly outside, find the magic and warmth inside.…

A workshop for caregivers moving through grief after the loss of their care partner. Join artist and internationally accredited psychologist, 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 while navigating the stages of grief. These activities focus on play and imagination, using various types of collage, painting, sculpture, writing, movement, and music as tools to help during this difficult moment. No artistic experience…

Join local poet, Sonja Jean Craig for a community gathering to share thoughts and writings that focus on wellness concepts. We will come together to share. You are welcome to participate in person, on zoom or in spirit. Each session, Sonja offers a safe space for expression through writing and uplifting dialogue. This is a place to share with your community. 4 PM – 5:30 PM ACA at Harris House, 214 S. Riverside Dr. New Smyrna Beach (Click For Map)…

Come spend a relaxing day at the beautiful ACA main campus for a one day Arts & Wellness retreat with artist and art therapist, Laura Bohn. In this day-long workshop, we will first align our bodies with gentle yoga before moving into painting, using the wisdom and intuition of a relaxed body and mind. Emphasis will be on continual stretching while painting two paintings at once. Painting more than one canvas at a time allows the artist to not have…

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 © Robert Rauschenberg Bethany Bennett is an interdisciplinary artist who earned…

Caregiving for a loved one is a journey of joy and difficulty. Come learn how to use creativity and the arts as a tool of self-care, social interaction, and lifelong learning. ACA artist ambassadors will share fun, simple activities you can easily duplicate in your home with loved ones. Each session is in person and open to pairs: a caregiver and their care partner (CNA / HHA are also welcome). This program is helpful for caregivers of elders navigating the…

Join local poet, Sonja Jean Craig for a community gathering to share thoughts and writings that focus on wellness concepts. We will come together to share. You are welcome to participate in person, on zoom or in spirit. Each session, Sonja offers a safe space for expression through writing and uplifting dialogue. This is a place to share with your community. 4 PM – 5:30 PM ACA at Harris House, 214 S. Riverside Dr. New Smyrna Beach (Click For Map)…