Heal & Reveal | March 14, 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Live Oak Cultural Center, 1050 Live Oak Street NSB
An artful workshop of expression in a supportive space of healing. This
unique workshop will assist in processing feelings around grief, and lay
the groundwork for hope. Free and open to everyone. Limited to 12.
Register to secure a spot. Learn More
Share the Gallery | March 14, 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Join ACA Arts & Wellness ambassador,
Laura Bohn for a descriptive and tactile tour of Atlantic Center for the
Arts downtown gallery, Arts on Douglas. Designed for those in the
blind/low sighted community, this tour includes a hands-on workshop to
create a personalized tactile artwork. This workshop is made possible by
support from Conklin Center for the Blind, the Florida Department of
Blind Services Daytona Beach, and Daytona Beach Art League. Free with
RSVP. Limited to 10 participants. Learn More
Second Saturday Soundwalk | 11 AM, Rain or Shine
Explore the sounds and rhythms of our urban
and natural world. Each walk is beneficial for people of all ages to
relieve stress, gain focus, and develop a deeper understanding of how we
fit into the ecosystem of our environment. Free, and open to everyone!
Limited to 20 participants. RSVP to secure your spot. (386)
423-1753. March 14 – Sapphire Park (meet at corner of N. Peninsula and
Sapphire Rd.), April 11 – Riverside Park (meet at ACA Harris House, 214
S. Riverside Dr.) Learn More
Somatic Vibes of Gaia | March 21, 2 PM – 6 PM
Timucua White House, 2000 South Summerlin Ave., Orlando
An afternoon of sound immersion presented by Atlantic Center for the
Arts. Join Rachel Chase and Lady Eve for a nod to the five elements that
move through our bodies and connect us to the living planet. A little
metaphysical and a little scientific, this creative experience
incorporates sound bathing, environmental sounds, and slow movement to
create a complete atmosphere of elemental forces. Bring a yoga mat,
water, and wear comfortable clothing. Call (386) 423-1753 for more
information. $10 cash at the door (a portion of the proceeds support ACA
Soundscape Field Station artist residency program at Canaveral National
Seashore). Learn More
Creative Caregiving | Mondays, March 30 - May 4, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Caregiving for a loved one is a journey of
joy and difficulty. Come learn how to connect mind, body and spirit by
using the arts as a tool of self-care, social interaction, and lifelong
learning. RSVP required. Limited to 20 participants per session. Free
and open to caregivers and care partners. ACA Harris House, 214 S.
Riverside Drive, NSB, 32169. Free, and open to caregivers and care
partners. Learn More
Beginner’s Mind: Chasing the Censors Away When We Write Poems
Wednesdays, April 1 – April 22 | 5 PM – 7
PM. Join Florida Poet Laureate for Volusia County, M.B. McLatchey, in
this workshop series where poets will practice techniques for chasing
away the censors that tell us what we can say or should say in our
poems. Come try your hand at writing as “beginners” again, generating
poems that take risks and tell truths. All levels of poets are welcome,
from new to advanced. Limited to 15 participants. Live Oak Cultural
Center, 1050 Live Oak Street, New Smyrna Beach. Free, RSVP to secure
your spot. Learn More
Expressive Art Journaling | April 11, 1 PM - 3 PM
Explore art journaling in this 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. Limited to 12 participants. RSVP required.
Free, and open to everyone! Live Oak Cultural Center, 1050 Live Oak
Street, New Smyrna Beach. Learn More
Nature Sketch Club | Fourth Saturdays, 11 AM
ACA Main Campus, 1414 Art Center Avenue, New Smyrna Beach
Join local artist Bethany Bennett, MFA for a sketch group dedicated to
the forms of nature. Each meeting will focus on an element of drawing,
such as texture, symmetry, line, and space. Enjoy the beautiful ACA
campus, on 68 acres of pristine wilderness on the Turnbull Bay leading
towards Spruce Creek Preserve. Free and open to everyone! No
registration required. Please bring a sketch pad and pencil. Learn More
Sound & Meditation | Third Tuesdays, 5:30 PM
Live Oak Cultural Center, 1050 Live Oak Street, New Smyrna Beach
Atlantic Center for the Arts leads a community group that will help
guide you towards greater focus and awareness of yourself and your
surroundings. Meditation has been used for centuries to improve
concentration and increase breath capacity, which can benefit
cardiovascular and immune health. Adding mindful practice to your daily
life can increase happiness and encourages a healthy lifestyle. ACA Arts
& Wellness Ambassador, Lady Eve will lead participants through an
easy, fun meditation using natural sounds and ambient music. Free, and
open to everyone! No registration required. Learn More
Movement & Tai Chi | Fridays, 9 AM – 10 AM
Live Oak Cultural Center, 1050 Live Oak Street, New Smyrna Beach
ACA Arts & Wellness ambassadors share the art of movement to enhance
body awareness. Tai Chi and energy work has been proven to aid in
muscle strength, flexibility, lower blood pressure, stress, anxiety, and
help develop a better mood. Learn the basics, then let your creativity
shine! Annual membership to COA required. Learn More
Women’s Creative Wellness Retreat | April 16 - April 19
Be inspired during this all-inclusive
four-day creative immersion at Atlantic Center for the Arts spectacular
retreat center and arts complex, with trips to the beach! This
skillfully curated therapeutic experience supports women on their
journey to cultivate well-being through creative engagement and wellness
practices. Early-bird special rate: $695 / Atlantic Center for the Arts
members $600 (includes accommodation, food, and tuition for 3 nights / 4
days). Rate after February 1, 2020: $795 / ACA members $700. Limited to
25 participants. Learn More
Creative Expressions | First & Third Mondays, 2 PM – 4 PM
Daytona Beach Vet Center, 1520 Mason Ave.,
Daytona Beach. Veterans throughout Volusia County can discover how the
arts can strengthen the spirit, encourage mental stimulation,
socialization, and manage chronic pain. The group, Creative Expressions,
is inspired by the National Endowment for the Arts Creative Forces
(Military Healing Arts Network) and the University of Florida Department
of Arts in Medicine. ACA Arts & Wellness ambassador Bethany Bennett
and Eve Payor volunteer to lead veterans in creative activities,
including writing, painting, and music at the Daytona Beach Vet Center.
Vet Center Director Mary Fisher, LCSW will facilitate the Creative
Expressions group. Please contact the Daytona Beach Vet Center for
eligibility requirements needed to participate. (386) 366-6600. Learn More
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