We are pleased to announce the student artists selected to participate in Atlantic Center for the Arts 31st Annual University Student Exhibition:
Isabel O' Carroll - ceramics/sculpture installation (Florida Atlantic University)
Michele Meyers - photography (University of Central Florida)
Eli Goldstone - video/video installation (Florida State University)
Juror: Michelle Grabner
On View: May 26 - July 18, 2020 | Meet the Artist: Saturday, June 6, 2 PM - 5 PM
We are excited to announce that the exhibition A Moment in Time – Paintings by Marc Barrett is now on view and that the gallery has reopened with our regular hours in place. While we are not able to host an opening reception for this exhibition in our typical fashion (with live music and cocktails), we are excited to announce that on Saturday, June 6, from 2-5 PM, Marc Barrett will be at the gallery for a casual meet and greet. Barrett’s exhibition will remain on view through July 18.
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
Arts on Douglas is now accepting submissions for the annual themed exhibition, Endless Summer. This is an opportunity for Florida artists to submit work that demonstrates their interpretation of the Endless Summer theme: summer ideals, memories, or perceptions of the summer season.
Submission deadline: Midnight, June 20, 2020 | Notification: June 27, 2020
Thursday, June 4, 7 PM Facebook Video Premiere (& IGTV)
Local poet and music producer, Justincredible introduces the creative possibilities of writing. Discover your artistic voice through spontaneity and courage. Be inspired to tell your story and push through challenges. Join Atlantic Center for the Arts online for this monthly series sharing the creative process of collaboration in multiple art forms.
Saturday, June, 6, 1 PM - Facebook LIVE
ACA artist ambassador, Heather Pastor invites you to be inspired by musical influence in visual art. Using intuitive and directed placement of the beautiful lines of musical symbols, color and shape you'll create well composed pieces of artwork inspired by the abstract work of Wassily Kandinsky. www.facebook.com/atlanticcenterforthearts
ACA Community Artist Bethany Bennett, calls for a creative challenge! Try your hand at drawing a self-portrait using pencil and paper. A fun way to learn proportion, detail observation, and practice patience. facebook.com/atlanticcenterforthearts
Saturday, June 13, 1 PM Facebook Live | An expressive arts and mental well-being workshop to support women with creativity and exploration of their feminine spirit for resilience, self-care, and deep listening. Create healing energy through the process of meditation, writing, drawing, and perhaps painting if you choose. This workshop is to support women and to offer insight into one of the experiences that will be offered during ACA's Women's Creative Wellness Retreat to be held at the beautiful ACA main campus from September 3-7, 2020. Creative social distancing in effect!
Come explore art journaling in this free online class led by artist/art therapist Laura Bohn. The goal of therapeutic art journaling is to reduce stress and promote relaxation by increasing participants' ability to play, experiment and gain self-guided insight and understanding of one's own emotions. Added benefits can include self-growth, discovery, and joy through visual storytelling in a supportive group environment. facebook.com/atlanticcenterforthearts
Larry Mitchell, Grammy-award winning producer/performer and former artist-in-residence at Atlantic Center for the Arts, will host a Facebook LIVE concert “The Sounds of Healing―Healing Through Sound” from the Harris Theater at Atlantic Center. We invite the community to come together as we stream this important performance on www.facebook.com/atlanticcenterforthearts this Saturday, June 20, from 3-5 PM EST.
Joining Mitchell is former two-time artist-in-residence Joy Harjo, a Muscogee Creek poet, musician, and playwright who in April 2020 was named for a second term as United States Poet Laureate and is the first Native American in the history to be given the title; Dawn Avery, composer, cellist, vocalist, educator, Grammy and NAMA-nominated performer; Randi Driscoll, award-winning singer/songwriter and actress; and Katie Martin, blues, folk and soul performer. Joy’s words (above) speak to today’s issues, and the performance will focus on a message for healing our communities.
June 22, June 29, July 13 | Bring the world to your home each week with an Art Passport project. Atlantic Center for the Arts is moving its popular art camp program to provide fun take-away projects that can be picked up at the beginning of each week. Projects include free supplies and easy instructions. Limited to 50 per week. For more information on this free program, email pimbert@atlanticcenterforthearts.org . For more information on this free program, email pimbert@atlanticcenterforthearts.org
Fridays through August 14 at 10 AM (not open to public) | Atlantic Center for the Arts has produced a new program for the Alonzo "Babe" James Community Center Summer Camp. Have fun with hip hop music! Write your own lyrics and learn how to flow like an MC! Local poet and music producer, Justin Lang creates a positive space for teens to express themselves and build confidence. A super cool way to return to school well versed! Free with registration to Alonzo "Babe" James Community Center Summer Camp.
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. You just need a sketch pad and pencil. facebook.com/atlanticcenterforthearts
Atlantic Center for the Arts presents local musician and artist, Jasmin Rhia as she uses the power of positive words to elevate the mind, body, and spirit by producing a live song with the violin and electronic beats. Her entertainment group, Artists of Morality uses the power of music to promote self-love and mental health awareness. Join Jasmin for this uplifting session that will inspire you to sing along and feel the love! facebook.com/atlanticcenterforthearts
Thursday, July 2, 7 PM | Facebook Video Premiere & IGTV
Local poet and music producer, Justincredible introduces the creative possibilities of writing. Discover your artistic voice through spontaneity and courage. Be inspired to tell your story and push through challenges. Join ACA online for this monthly series sharing the creative process of collaboration in multiple art forms.
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Saturday, July 4, 1 PM | YouTube Video Premiere (en español with English text)
Celebra el 4 de julio construyendo un avión clásico. ¡Diversión para veteranos, familias y cualquier persona apasionada por el vuelo y la independencia del E.E.U.U.! Usando un tablero de espuma y herramientas sencillas del hogar, aprenderá a construir, decorar, probar y volar su avión. ¡Ven a volar con nosotros! Una gran actividad para todas las edades.
Celebrate the United States by making a classic airplane. Fun for veterans, families, and anyone with a passion for flight! Using foam board and simple household tools, you will learn how to build, decorate, test, and fly your airplane. Come soar with us! Great for all ages.