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March 2024

Light is Key

March 23, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Learning how to shape and use light in photography is a transformative skill that can elevate your portraiture work to new heights. Join local photographer, James Carey (of Cultuvue Productions) for a live demonstration of his creative process. Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 1PM ACA Harris House 214 S. Riverside Drive, NSB Free and open to everyone. No registration required. Known as an alchemist, James Carey transforms photographs into pieces of storytelling art. By perfecting the pose and mastering the art of…

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#Greatness: Behind the Scenes

March 25 - May 3
Volusia County Public Schools United States

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! Runs throughout the 2023-24 school year. For more information and to book at your school, contact ACA Community Programs at community@atlanticcenterforthearts.org Open to Volusia County Public School students…

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Creative Expressions for Veterans

March 26 - October 29
Daytona Beach Vet Center, 1620 Mason Ave., Suite C
Daytona Beach, FL 32117 United States
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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…

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Literary Tea

March 28, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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. Back by popular demand, Doreen Graeff-Coyle, Vocalist and Performer, will bring her expertise to add impact to public readings with multi media. The objective is to allow the writer…

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April 2024

Freeing Our Poetic Voices

April 3 - April 24

Celebrate National Poetry Month with ACA! Convinced that sonnets are for Sonneteers? Sure that writing in the traditional poetic forms is the surest way to muzzle creativity? Join Florida Poet Laureate for Volusia County, M.B. McLatchey, in exploring how writing in poetic forms – chants, odes, haikus, epistolary poems, and more – can unleash our most authentic voices. Beginners to advanced-level poets are invited. 4 sessions: Wednesdays on April 3, 10, 17, 24 4-6PM ACA Harris House (214 S. Riverside Drive,…

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Speak Your Peace – The Use of Music and Art for Healing

April 6, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join ACA and guest artist Katie Martin for an afternoon of exploring sound frequencies, plant music, and healing through words and vibrations . Katie will discuss the power of words and intention when using art and music for a source of healing, while also diving into the world of sound healing through certain tones and frequencies.  She’ll be creating musical soundscapes for participators to collaborate in. It doesn't matter if you're an artist, writer, dancer, musician or just looking for a…

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Seed Lynn, Children’s Home Society: Photography As Voice

April 6, 4:00 PM - April 26, 2:00 PM

Photography as Voice, led by ACA Community Artist Bethany Bennett, is an intensive photography workshop produced in partnership with the Children’s Home Society. Through this program, children work with photographer Seed Lynn to produce a series of self-portraits exploring narrative storytelling. This exhibition seeks to provide a platform aim that gives children the confidence to exercise their voice and agency for self-authorship, and empower them to be seen.  Reception: Saturday, April 6 |  4-7 PM Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 AM-2 PM

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Sharing Our Research With Everyone

April 11, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Brannon Civic Center, 105 S Riverside Dr
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 United States
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Celebrate Indian River Lagoon by attending this convening presented by Marine Discovery Center, Stetson University, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program, Volusia County Public Schools, and Atlantic Center for the Arts. ShORE is composed of citizens dedicated to creating public awareness on protecting the fragile ecosystem of the Indian River Lagoon. All stakeholders who have an interest in restoring and preserving the integrity of the Indian River Lagoon system are encouraged…

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Book signing with ShORE keynote speaker, Clay Henderson

April 11, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
ACA at Harris House, 214 S Riverside Dr.
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 United States
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Join ACA and ShORE for a book signing after this year's annual conference. Keynote speaker, Clay Henderson will sign his book, Forces of Nature.  Clay Henderson is an environmental lawyer and educator who has worked to protect Florida land since the 1980s. Henderson drafted or sponsored many of the environmental provisions in the Florida Constitution, including the creation of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Everglades Trust Fund. He has served as president of the Florida Audubon…

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ACA Arts & Wellness Academy

April 19 - April 21
$125

“Art has a power to focus us on extraordinary and transcendent insights into what one’s life purpose can be.” Alex Grey 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…

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ACA Spotlight

April 20, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ACA Downtown: Yurick Studios, 123 Douglas Street
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 United States
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Learn about the many world-renowned Mentors of ACA.  Study works and learn techniques from contemporary art professionals, led by artist, Bethany Bennett. Image credit: Robert Natkin 1PM – 3PM at ACA Yurick Studios (123 Douglas St. New Smyrna Beach) 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…

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POETRY, LYRICS AND QUOTES OH MY! – an art journaling workshop

April 27, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Live Oak Cultural Center, 1050 Live Oak Street
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 United States
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Humans have fallen in love with certain poetry, lyrics, and quotes since these art forms began! And what is it about certain song lyrics, poems or quotes that stir our emotions or leave a positive or relatable impact on us? Find a song that you love the lyrics to, or a favorite poem or quote that inspires you and print it or write it by hand. Find some imagery that feels right to go with it or just find colors…

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Speaking with the Land

April 27, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ACA Pabst Visitor Center & Gallery, 1414 Art Center Ave
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 United States
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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…

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May 2024

Hidden Orchestra – an Arts & Wellness Writing Retreat

May 2 - May 5
ACA Amphitheater, 1414 Art Center Ave
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 United States
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$550

Within each one of us are many voices, many directions that the imagination finds itself being pulled in. When we chase that feeling, letting go of what we expect or what is required, we find interesting threads emerge on our creative journey. Hidden Orchestra: Exploring Parallel Selves is a writing retreat focused on intersections of music, writing, creativity, and the multitude of creative selves within each of us. In this event, participants will discover and explore “heteronyms,” or other authorial…

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33rd Annual Volusia County Select Exhibition

May 4, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Atlantic Center for the Arts is proud to host and sponsor the annual Volusia County Select Exhibition that showcases the artistic talents of Volusia County public high school students. On Exhibit: May 7 - 10, 2024 Public Reception: Saturday, May 4, 4 PM - 7 PM Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 10 AM - 2 PM Atlantic Center for the Arts at Harris House, 214 S Riverside Dr. New Smyrna Beach, FL  32168. For more details and gallery hours call (386) 423-1753.…

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Literary Tea

May 9, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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. Notable Poet and Transcendentalist, Joe Cavanaugh will conduct a workshop. The objective is to allow the writer to feel their work in a safe, supportive space, and effectively express…

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ACA Spotlight

May 18, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ACA Downtown: Yurick Studios, 123 Douglas Street
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 United States
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Learn about the many world-renowned Mentors of ACA.  Study works and learn techniques from contemporary art professionals, led by artist, Bethany Bennett. Image credit: Kathryn Clark 1PM – 3PM at ACA Yurick Studios (123 Douglas St. New Smyrna Beach) 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…

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Speaking with the Land

May 25, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ACA Amphitheater, 1414 Art Center Ave
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 United States
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Atlantic Center for the Arts is proud to present Speaking with the Land, an interactive and immersive outdoor experience inspired by the environmental legacy of founder, artist and environmentalist Doris 'Doc' Leeper. Our main campus encompasses 69 acres of wilderness, which borders the Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve, is known for its biodiversity and beauty and remains a source of inspiration for the arts. We continue to cultivate the relationship between the arts and environment with Speaking with the Land event…

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June 2024

ACA at Alonzo ‘Babe’ James Community Summer Camp

June 10 - July 29
Babe James Community Center, 201 N. Myrtle Avenue
New Smyrna beach, FL 32168 United States
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ACA brings exceptional local talent to the summer camp of Alonzo "Babe" James Community Center in New Smyrna Beach. Mondays from 1-2pm SIGN UP BY CALLING 386-410-2890 The program is sponsored by the City of New Smyrna Beach Leisure Services. Registration through Alonzo "Babe" James Community Center: 386-410-2890 photo by Hometown News

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ACA Summer Art Camp 2024

June 11 - July 26
ACA at Harris House, 214 S Riverside Dr.
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 United States
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Atlantic Center for the Arts’ Summer Art Camp is held at ACA Harris House and Yurick Studios in downtown New Smyrna Beach. Each weekly session gives kids an opportunity to explore ideas of art and culture through hands-on experience with a variety of art forms. There is downtime for snacks, stretching, games, and lunch. Participants will meet new friends and take home artwork every week. Ages 6 - 11 | Tuesday - Friday, 9 AM - 2 PM $130 for…

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