The Jack Mitchell Portrait Gallery showcases 180 Artist photographs spanning 22 years, from Atlantic Center for the Arts inaugural residency in 1982 to the end of 2004. These works are stunning images and collectively they convey the history of ACA artists-in-residence program in an elegant and striking way. The 16” x 14” black and white portraits are a part of Atlantic Center for the Arts permanent collection.
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 […]
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
Alumna Robin Brailsford returns to Atlantic Center for the Arts with DEAR ROBIN / LOVE FRED, exhibition dedicated to the late Fred Chappell (1936-2024), Mentoring Artist Residency #30, April 2-22, 1989. Creative sparks flew at a modernist cultural mecca in the mangroves, when California neon sculptor Robin Brailsford met North Carolina Poet Laureate Fred Chappell […]
INsideOUT is an extraordinary opportunity for the public to witness Innovative and diverse new works. Presentations of new work, works in-progress and informal studio visits will be presented by Artists-in-Residence. The program will be held in the Joan James Harris Theater and the Leeper Studio Complex. Light refreshments will be served. The program is free […]
Celebrate our New Smyrna Beach community at the Live Oak Cultural Center! Join us for a morning of arts, crafts, games and family activities for all ages. The fun will include: Bingo with the Council on Aging from 9-11am. Book-based crafting with the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library “Make and take” art projects with the […]
Local Poet and Music Producer, Justincredible shares his knowledge of using the arts to gain emotional intelligence. Discover the benefits of intuitive thinking, creative problem solving and finding your artistic voice - even if you do not consider yourself an Artist. Weekly episodes premiere at 7PM on ACA's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/atlanticcenterarts Premiere Schedule: July […]
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: William Wegman 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 […]