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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
Art It Through
A workshop for those moving through grief after a loss. 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 necessary. All supplies provided.…
Find out more »Creative Medicine: Poetry and Prose with Rhythm
Join local poet, Sonja Jean Craig for a community gathering to share thoughts and writings that focus on wellness. This is a place to find well-being through the creative process. The October prompt for you to consider and write about is Music. There will be an impromptu writing session where you will explore details and feelings. We will share and find our inner rhythm. You are welcome to come to share and participate in person or in spirit. Please note:…
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 »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 © Joyce Scott Bethany Bennett is an interdisciplinary artist who earned…
Find out more »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 »BIG INK – Inky Fingers Tour
ACA presents BIG INK and their Big Tuna printing press at our downtown Harris House location. This blended learning workshop will teach you how to make a woodblock print of epic proportions! First, you carve a design at home following BIG INK’s online master course. Then, you meet the BIG INK team at the Atlantic Center for the Arts: Harris House in New Smyrna Beach, FL, and we print your finished carving on The Big Tuna: our custom-designed giant mobile printing…
Find out more »Nature Sketch Club
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. Join us at ACA main campus with your pencil and sketch pad! The fun of sketching is that you don’t have to draw something accurately. You simply sit, breathe, observe closely, put pencil to paper and enjoy the process! You will be amazed at how intricate and detailed nature’s designs can be. Atlantic Center for the…
Find out more »November 2023
ACAVL Fore The Arts Annual Golf Tournament
ACA's Volunteer League is excited to present, Fore The Arts Annual Golf Tournament on November 4, 2023. This is our first annual golf tournament to benefit Atlantic Center for the Arts community youth art programs. The League focuses its time (over 10,000 hours each year!) and fundraising efforts to support ACA’s youth programs. We’ve made great strides over the years, but still with much more work to be done this year, we’ve decided to “up our game". This will be…
Find out more »Atlantic Center for the Arts Volunteer League Fashion Show
ATLANTIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS VOLUNTEER LEAGUE FASHION SHOW Atlantic Center for the Arts Volunteer League hosts an exclusive Chico’s Fashion Show featuring Holiday and Resort Wear on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 11:30 AM. Sugar Mill Country Club, New Smyrna Beach Tickets are $40 and include lunch. There will be a raffle and 50/50 drawing. All proceeds will go to ACA Children’s Art Projects. For more information and to register, contact Peggy Imbert, 386.402.7517 or pimbert@atlanticcenterforthearts.org
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 © Frank Faulkner Bethany Bennett is an interdisciplinary artist who earned…
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 »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 »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 – an environmental symposium
Join ACA and Stetson University Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience for a unique public event featuring artists, scientists, policy makers, and activists carrying forward the discussion about the watershed and lands surrounding the ACA main campus. Guest speakers include Jason Evans and Cindy Bennington of Stetson University, and Kelli McGee of Riverside Conservancy. Saturday, December 16th from 1-5PM ACA Visitor Center & Amphitheater (1414 Art Center Ave., NSB) The day includes a round table discussion about current government policies,…
Find out more »January 2024
ACA & The FL State Poets Association present 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…
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