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.
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 […]
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 […]
Presented by ACA, this workshop is designed for those people moving through grief after a loss. 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 […]
In partnership with AdventHealth, ACA is proud to host its third annual free Women's Health and Breast Cancer Care event for the community on October 2nd at 5:30PM at the beautiful ACA main campus. Focusing on the many health benefits of mindfulness, this event is for anyone who wants to learn natural ways to keep […]
Join us on Saturday, October 5, from 4-7 PM, for the opening of The Colors of Serenity: Paintings by Stephen Bach in the Feature Gallery. During this event, the gallery will be featuring the smooth jazz stylings of TRio with Tyler Rosenke on the drums, Ron Gilotti on the upright bass, and Howard Post on the guitar. Light hors-d'oeuvres […]
On View: September 7 - October 12, 2024, Encore Reception: Saturday, October 5, 4-7 PM: Stop by Arts on Douglas on Saturday, October 5, from 4-7 PM, for the encore reception of Remembering Rick Abrams: A Pop Art Anthology. This exhibition is a celebration of the work of contemporary pop artist Rick Abrams who passed […]
Join the Heartbeat of Our Artistic Community The Atlantic Center for the Arts Volunteer League isn't just a group; it's the vibrant pulse of our artistic community. Our volunteers are the life force, dedicating countless hours to empowering young creative minds, supporting artists, and enriching our cultural landscape. By joining our Volunteer League, you'll become […]
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: Eve Aschheim 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 […]
Free and open to the public, Patricia Appleton will lead a book club format event of “Doris Leeper: Legacy of a Visionary”. Patricia is co-author of this comprehensive and fascinating biography of Doris Leeper, published in 2016. Light refreshments will be served. Add this to your summer reads to be ready for this interesting event! […]
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 […]
Join Atlantic Center for the Arts and the City of New Smyrna Beach Leisure Services for an invigorating experience of creative wellness, especially designed for women (trans women are welcome). Our theme is Collective Harmony, referring to the desire for unity in our community. Achieving collective harmony involves fostering mutual respect and understanding. Collective harmony is […]