Atlantic Center for the Arts 2012 Calendar of Events

The Art of Doris Leeper-Retrospective
On exhibit: February 11-June 16
Opening Reception: Friday, February 24, 5-7 PM
Lecture: Saturday, February 25, at 11 AM
Free and open to the public
Main Campus, Pabst Visitor Center & Gallery, ACA

April

Barbara Tiffany: New Works
On exhibit until April 28
Free and open to the public
Arts on Douglas

Babe James Community Center Arts & Crafts
Every Friday, 10 AM - 11 AM
Join us at the Babe James Community Center located at 201 N Myrtle Ave., NSB from 10 AM to 11 AM for a FREE Arts & Crafts class every Friday!
The class is open to the public.  Please call 386.423.1753 to RSVP or for additional information.

May

Works by Larry Moore
On exhibit: May 5-26
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 5, 4-7 PM
Free and open to the public
Arts on Douglas

Jewelry Making for Beginners* with Mary Schimpff Webb
May 4 – 25 (4 Fridays), 10 AM – 2 PM
Learn to make your very own fabulous works of Wearable Art!  Acclaimed jewelry designer, Mary Schimpff Webb will present all the basic steps to create a piece of jewelry, beginning with designing all the way to finishing a completed piece. A variety of different jewelry making processes and techniques will be presented.  No experience necessary!  Advance registration required, space is limited. Mary Schimpff Webb’s artwork can be seen at Arts on Douglas

Fee: $210 for members, $230 for non-members (materials fee not included)

*Students interested in an advanced class with Mary Schimpff Webb, please contact Meghan Martin (mmartin@atlanticcenterforthearts.org ), 386/428-1133

Introduction to Printmaking with Master Printmaker Lee Nesler.
May 8 – 9 (Tuesday and Wednesday), 10- 4 pm
This 2-day workshop will include an overview of original prints created by masters throughout the history of art.  It will also take the “mystery” out of printmaking terms such as lithography, monotype, monoprint, intaglio, collagraph, and woodcut.  Nesler’s artwork can be seen at Arts on Douglas.  Each student will be provided materials to produce an original dry point, monotype and/or etching during the 2-day workshop. Lee Nesler has a solid academic art background that includes a BFA from USF and a MFA from the University of Southern California. Advance registration required, space is limited.

Fee: $165 for members, $185 for nonmembers, (all material fees included)

Graphic Novel Residency Application Deadline: May 18, 2012
For Residency #147 to be held OCTOBER 8 – 28, 2012
With Master Artists: ELLEN FORNEY- cartoonist, MEGAN KELSO- cartoonist, and JOSH NEUFELD- nonfiction cartoonist

Atlantic Center for the Arts Residency #145
May 14-June 3
GREGORY ORR, poet; PAUL DRESHER, composer; JOANNE GREENBAUM, visual artist; and Associate Artists from around the world!

Reception to welcome the Artists-in-Residence
Friday, May 18, from 5 – 7 PM
ACA Pabst Visitor Center & Gallery, 1414 Art Center Avenue, New Smyrna Beach
Free/public invited. For more information, 386-427-6975

Gregory Orr -- reading - followed by Q & A, and book signing
Monday, May 21, 7:30 PM
ACA Joan James Harris Theater, 1414 Art Center Avenue, New Smyrna Beach
Free/public invited. For more information, 386-427-6975

Joanne Greenbaum -- illustrated talk - followed by Q & A
May 24, 6 PM
Florida Museum for Women Artists, 100 North Woodland Boulevard #1 DeLand, FL 32720
Free/public invited. For more information, please call 386-873-2976

Paul Dresher – composer forum - followed by Q & A
Monday, May 28, 7:30 PM
ACA Joan James Harris Theater, 1414 Art Center Avenue, New Smyrna Beach
Free/public invited. For more information, 386-427-6975

Babe James Community Center Arts & Crafts
Every Friday, 10 AM - 11 AM
Join us at the Babe James Community Center located at 201 N Myrtle Ave., NSB from 10 AM to 11 AM for a FREE Arts & Crafts class every Friday!
The class is open to the public. Please call 386.423.1753 to RSVP or for additional information.

June

Atlantic Center for the Arts Residency #145
Through June 3
GREGORY ORR, poet; PAUL DRESHER, composer; JOANNE GREENBAUM, visual artist; and Associate Artists from around the world!

INsideOUT -- Closing reception and informal studio visits with Artists-in-Residence
Friday, June 1, 7 PM
ACA Joan James Harris Theater and artists’ studios, 1414 Art Center Avenue, New Smyrna Beach Free/public invited. For more information, 386-427-6975

Arts on Douglas Feature Exhibition- TBA
On exhibit: June 2-30,
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 2, 4-7 PM
Free and open to the public

New Smyrna Beach 125th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, June 8: Dedication of Doris Leeper Sculpture, 5 PM, City Hall
Saturday, June 9: Community Day - Free children’s art projects, 10 AM to 2 PM
Atlantic Center’s Yurick Studios, 123 Douglas Street

Atlantic Center for the Arts Summer Art Camp
June 19 -August 10 (1 week sessions)
Eight great weeks of art camp featuring painting, sculpture, music, dance and more! Information and Registration: 386-423-1753

Atlantic Center for the Arts Residency # 146
June 25-July 15
MARIE HOWE , poet; PEPÓN OSORIO, visual artist; MELINDA WAGNER, composer; and Associate Artists from around the world!

Reception to welcome the Artists-in-Residence
Friday, June 29, 5-7 PM
ACA Pabst Visitor Center & Gallery, 1414 Art Center Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. Free/public invited. For more information, 386-427-6975

23rd Annual University Student Exhibition: Juried exhibition of works from students in the State University System (Florida Atlantic University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, Florida State University, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of North Florida, University of South Florida, University of West Florida)
Opening Reception: Friday, June 29, 5 to 7 PM
On Exhibit: June 30-August 25 
Free and open to the public. Main Campus, Pabst Visitor Center & Gallery

Babe James Community Center Arts & Crafts
Every Friday - 10 AM to 11 AM
Join us at the Babe James Community Center located at 201 N Myrtle Ave., NSB from 10 AM to 11 AM for a FREE Arts & Crafts class every Friday! 
The class is open to the public. 
Please call 386.423.1753 to RSVP or for additional information.

July

Arts on Douglas Feature Exhibition- TBA
On exhibit: July 7-28,
Opening Reception: Sat., July 7, 4 -7 PM
Free and open to the public

your word Teen Creative Writing Residency
Entering its fifth year, ACA’s your word teen writing residency is now accepting applications for this summer’s residency (July 22-Aug. 4). The residency is open to teens ages 14-18 and offers teen writers a wonderful opportunity to study with top notch Master Writers (Jericho Brown-Poetry, Pam Houston-fiction, Peter Trachtenberg-memoirist/essayist) while exploring their creativity in a nurturing environment.
Application Deadline April 16, 2012!
http://www.atlanticcenterforthearts.org/press/teen_creative_writting.html.

Babe James Community Center Arts & Crafts
Every Friday - 10 AM to 11 AM
Join us at the Babe James Community Center located at 201 N Myrtle Ave., NSB from 10 AM to 11 AM for a FREE Arts & Crafts class every Friday! 
The class is open to the public.  Please call 386.423.1753 to RSVP or for additional information.

August

your word Teen Creative Writing Residency
Friday, August 3: INsideOUT, readings by teens, 7 PM
Free and open to the public
Main Campus, Harris Theater, ACA

Arts on Douglas Feature Exhibition- TBA
On exhibit: August 4-25,
Opening Reception: Sat, August 4, 4-7 PM
Free and open to the public

Babe James Community Center Arts & Crafts
Every Friday - 10 AM to 11 AM
Join us at the Babe James Community Center located at 201 N Myrtle Ave., NSB from 10 AM to 11 AM for a FREE Arts & Crafts class every Friday!
The class is open to the public.  Please call 386.423.1753 to RSVP or for additional information.

September

ACA Celebrates 35 Years: Featuring Doris Leeper-Environmentalist / Visionary
On exhibit: September 1-November 10,
Friday, September 14: Opening Reception, 5-7 PM
Lecture: September 15, at 11 AM
Free and open to the public
Main Campus, Pabst Visitor Center & Gallery, ACA

Works by Marc Barrett
On exhibit: September 1-29
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 1, 4-7 PM
Free and open to the public
Arts on Douglas

Babe James Community Center Arts & Crafts
Every Friday - 10 AM to 11 AM
Join us at the Babe James Community Center located at 201 N Myrtle Ave., NSB from 10 AM to 11 AM for a FREE Arts & Crafts class every Friday!
The class is open to the public.  Please call 386.423.1753 to RSVP or for additional information.

October

ACA NYC
October 4-7, New York City
Exclusive behind the scenes tours of artists’ studios, Christies, Metropolitan Museum of Art in celebration of ACA’s 35 years of serving artists worldwide
Cost: $3,500 for two
Information: 386-427-6975 x11

Works by Heidi Edwards
On exhibit: October 6-27
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 6, 4-7 PM
Free and open to the public
Arts on Douglas

Atlantic Center for the Arts Residency #147
October 8-28
Graphic Novel Residency with ELLEN FORNEY, cartoonist; MEGAN KELSO, cartoonist; JOSH NEUFELD, nonfiction cartoonist; and Associate Artists from around the world!

Reception to welcome the Artists-in-Residence
Friday, October 12, 5-7 PM
ACA Pabst Visitor Center & Gallery, 1414 Art Center Avenue, New Smyrna Beach
Free/public invited. For more information, 386-427-6975

INsideOUT -- Closing reception and informal studio visits with Artists-in-Residence
Friday, October 26, 7 PM
ACA Joan James Harris Theater and artists’ studios, 1414 Art Center Avenue, New Smyrna Beach Free/public invited. For more information, 386-427-6975

Babe James Community Center Arts & Crafts
Every Friday - 10 AM to 11 AM
Join us at the Babe James Community Center located at 201 N Myrtle Ave., NSB from 10 AM to 11 AM for a FREE Arts & Crafts class every Friday!
The class is open to the public.  Please call 386.423.1753 to RSVP or for additional information.

November

Works by Jeff League
On exhibit: November 3-24
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 3, 4-7 PM
Free and open to the public
Arts on Douglas

Babe James Community Center Arts & Crafts
Every Friday - 10 AM to 11 AM
Join us at the Babe James Community Center located at 201 N Myrtle Ave., NSB from 10 AM to 11 AM for a FREE Arts & Crafts class every Friday!
The class is open to the public.  Please call 386.423.1753 to RSVP or for additional information.

December

IMAGES Tour of Homes
December 1, Saturday, 9 AM - 3 PM
Featuring residences decorated for the holidays by area florists, and a boutique with handmade gift items
Tickets: $20. Information: 386-423-4733

Small Things Considered
On exhibit: December 1-29,
Opening Reception: Saturday, December 1, 4-7 PM
Free and open to the public
Arts on Douglas

Babe James Community Center Arts & Crafts
Every Friday - 10 AM to 11 AM
Join us at the Babe James Community Center located at 201 N Myrtle Ave., NSB from 10 AM to 11 AM for a FREE Arts & Crafts class every Friday!
The class is open to the public.  Please call 386.423.1753 to RSVP or for additional information.

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Atlantic Center for the Arts-Main Campus
1414 Art Center Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, FL  32168
386.427.6975
Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri 10 AM - 4 PM
Sat. 10 AM - 2 PM

Atlantic Center for the Arts at Harris House
214 S Riverside Drive
New Smyrna Beach, FL  32168
386.423.1753

Arts on Douglas, Fine Art and Collectibles

123 Douglas Street
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
386-428-1133
www.artsondouglas.net
Gallery Hours: Tue.- Fri. 10 AM - 5 PM
Sat. 11 AM - 3 PM

As of 3/29/12-Subject to change. 
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