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Storytelling and the Narrative in Images
ACA at Harris House, 214 S. Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 2, 2019, 4 PM – 7 PM
On Display: February 5 – 22, 2019
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10 AM – 4 PM
Art Therapist Ruth Harpaz writes “both my own research and my Art Therapy practice have been enriched by the use of narrative and storytelling as therapy interventions. The storytelling ability emanates from narrative knowledge.” Arthur Frank also explains why storytelling and the narrative is so important in his Art Therapy sessions, “patients create empathic bonds between the wounded story teller and the wounded healer.” Humans need empathy and understanding, that it why telling their story can be so liberating. Some of the earliest art was evidence of our ancestors telling stories. Ancient communities and cultures were founded on stories and legends. Storytelling can also be an interesting way to teach fundamental values, but it can also be a cunning way to scare the masses. Curated by Bethany Bennett, MFA
New Artists Exhibition
On Exhibit: January 25 – February 23, 2019
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 2, 4 PM – 7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 5 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
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Breaking Boundaries: Exploration and Collaboration at Atlantic Center for the Arts
Opening Reception: Friday, February 22, 5 PM – 7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 4 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM
The portfolio’s theme, Breaking Boundaries, reflected the creative process, the essence of Atlantic Center’s mission. The collection, which grows as the roster of artists-in-residence grows, includes over 150 works of art ranging from musical scores and recordings to audio poems and dance videos, from edited manuscripts and photographs to sketches and studies.
March 2019
Volusia County Select Exhibition
Juried exhibition featuring the work of high school students from Volusia County
On Exhibit: March 5 – 29, 2019
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 2, 4 PM – 7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10 AM – 4 PM
Ivan Riascos and Shelly Bradon: Cloudbursting
On Exhibit: March 2- April 13, 2019
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 2, 4 PM – 7 PM
Artists Talk: March 22, 11 AM
ACA Downtown, Arts on Douglas, alt_space gallery
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 5 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
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Akiko Sugiyama: Paper Play
On Exhibit: March 2- 30, 2019
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 2, 4-7 PM
Artists Talk: March 15, 11 AM
ACA Downtown, Arts on Douglas, feature gallery
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 5 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
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April 2019
Jo Sinclair: Through Wisdom Waters
On Exhibit: April 6 – 27, 2019
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 6, 4 PM – 7 PM
Artists Talk: Friday, April 12, 11 AM
ACA Downtown, Arts on Douglas, feature gallery
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 5 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
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May 2019
Rachel Simmons: The Language of Watching
On Exhibit: May 4 – June 15, 2019
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 4, 4 PM – 7 PM
Artists Talk: Friday, May 17, 11 AM
ACA Downtown, Arts on Douglas, alt_space gallery
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 5 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
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Karlene McConnell: Perspective
On Exhibit: May 4 – 25, 2019
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 4, 4 PM – 7 PM
Artists Talk: May 10, 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
Atlantic Center for the Arts 30th Annual University Student Exhibition
Opening Reception: Friday, May 17, 5 PM – 7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 4 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM
Through the annual University Student Exhibition, Atlantic Center honors the outstanding work being produced by state university art students, and recognizes their dedication to the pursuit of excellence.
August 2019
University of Central Florida Flying Horse Editions: The Art of Collaboration
On Exhibit: August 17 – November 2, 2019
Opening Reception: Friday, October 18, 5 PM – 7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 4 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM
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 Master Artist photographs spanning 22 years, from Atlantic Center’s inaugural residency in 1982 to the end of 2004. These works are stunning images and collectively they convey the history of ACA’s artists-in-residence program in an elegant and striking way. The 16” x 14” black and white portraits are a part of Atlantic Center’s permanent collection.
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