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Arts, Community, Events, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia

Trouble in Paradise @ Jane’s Art Center

Group Exhibit – Trouble in Paradise On Display: April 27 – May 29, 2021 Opening Reception: May 1st, 4-7pm An idiom used to describe problems in positive situations.   Selected artists have focused on environmental issues, and their artworks express an environmental message; that public behavior can initiate environmental changes with reference to something that touches them personally. Jane’s Art Center is located at 199 Downing … Continue reading Trouble in Paradise @ Jane’s Art Center

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Arts, Community, Daytona Beach, Events, Volusia

Holly Hill Arts Festival

April 10 – 11 @ Sunrise Park, Holly Hill On April 10 & 11, 2021, Helping Hands Thru Arts will present the Holly Hill Arts Festival featuring 80+ local and national Juried Fine Artists and Creative Crafters. The Festival will be held in Sunrise Park, 1135 Riverside Drive in Holly Hill. The Festival is FREE to the public and family friendly. There will be food … Continue reading Holly Hill Arts Festival

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Arts, Community, Events, Food & Drink, Music, Music, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia

Art Fiesta and Chalk It Up! Competition

Enjoy an eclectic mix of live music, delicious street food, and the timeless qualities of fine art when 175 artists & crafters display & sell their works while competing for $19,000 in cash prizes and purchase awards at the 59th Annual Art Fiesta on Old Fort Park and along Sams Avenue, Julia Street, and Canal Street on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and … Continue reading Art Fiesta and Chalk It Up! Competition

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Paxton Motors, circa 1940, at what is now Arts on Douglas
Arts, Events, New Smyrna Beach, News, Volusia

Arts on Douglas in NSB Celebrates 25 Years

Featured image: Paxton Motors, circa 1940, at what is now Arts on Douglas. All images provided by Arts on Douglas On this date 25 years ago we opened our doors at 123 Douglas Street and have been promoting the work and careers of professional Florida artists at this location ever since. Over the past 25 years, we have worked with hundreds of artists, opened over … Continue reading Arts on Douglas in NSB Celebrates 25 Years

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Blog, Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia

Creativity is Contagious: Art in Public Spaces

As a young budding artist growing up in NSB, I don’t remember seeing art outside of gallery spaces. My family would take me to museums, festivals and art shows to see the world from a larger perspective. I was blessed to be able to go to the Smithsonian, visit all of the historic places in Washington D.C., enjoy free music concerts while we sat on … Continue reading Creativity is Contagious: Art in Public Spaces

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New Smyrna Beach, News, Volusia

ACA Plans to Develop a New Program for Blind and Low-sighted Youth

The Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA) will launch its Young Sound Seekers program on August 22, 2020. This five-year initiative is made possible by a grant award from the National Park Service Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division. The program encourages the appreciation of natural sounds and will help overcome barriers to access by creating a safe, undistracted outdoor space for blind and low-sighted … Continue reading ACA Plans to Develop a New Program for Blind and Low-sighted Youth

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Color Me Crazy

Crayola Experience – Orlando Photos by Kelsey and Scott Walters My daughter, Avery, is turning two this month, and like many kids, she loves to color. In fact, she’s so obsessed with coloring and art, she rolls out of bed most mornings and asks to color before she even asks for breakfast. Family Things to Do in Central Florida Luckily, nearby Crayola Experience Orlando is … Continue reading Color Me Crazy

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Arts, Daytona Beach, DeLand, Edgewater, Events, New Smyrna Beach, News, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Volusia

Cultural Council Issues Call for Public Art

Florida artists are invited to submit two and three-dimensional works of art for possible display in Daytona Beach Regional Airport’s terminal, which is undergoing major renovations. The Volusia County Council has allocated $65,000 for the purchase or commissioning of artwork to be displayed in six designated public areas.The Cultural Council of Volusia County, which oversees the county’s Art in Public Places program, will review proposals and … Continue reading Cultural Council Issues Call for Public Art

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Community, Events, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia

Sea Squirts

The Sea Squirts Program introduces marine life to children ages 2-5 years. Adults will accompany their children to the program. Activities may include examinations of species both skeletal and alive, arts and crafts, stories, audio visual presentations, and games. Reservations must be made in advance so we can prepare materials for arts and crafts. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance to receive a … Continue reading Sea Squirts

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Activities, Arts, Community, Events, Food & Drink, Music, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia

First Saturday Events on Canal Street

Art Stroll @ 10 AM – 4 PM Stroll and browse art, antiques and more! Art Vendors & FREE Live Entertainment at Christmas Park 11AM-1PM Gallery Openings 4-7 PM At The Hub on Canal, Artists Workshop on Canal and Galleries on Riverside Drive and Douglas Streets! Sip and Stroll @ 1 – 6 PM Sample craft beers and unique wines as you stroll through the Canal … Continue reading First Saturday Events on Canal Street

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