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SUMMARY:Juried Show – Call to Artists!
DESCRIPTION:37th Annual Student Juried Exhibition. Stetson students of any major\, graduate or undergraduate\, can submit up to 5 artworks of any medium for consideration by guest juror Carly Gibran. Awards and cash prizes available for participating artists! \n\n\n\nSubmissions accepted from May 1 to August 29 \n\n\n\n\n\nNote: submissions must be ready to hang. The Hand Art Center does not print\, mat\, nor frame student artwork. \n\n\n\nExhibition on view October 15 to November 21. Reception on October 15\, 6-8 pm\, Awards at 7:30 pm.
URL:https://handartcenter.org/calendar/cta-37juried/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Florida Artists Group Area V: New Work
DESCRIPTION:Exhibit Location: Hand Art Center \n\n\n\nExhibit Reception: Friday\, June 26 from 5 to 7 pm \n\n\n\nSummer Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday: noon-4 pm. Closed on July 2-4. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nExhibit featuring  The Florida Artists Group Inc. – Area 5 – Brevard\, Osceola\, Orange\, Seminole\, Volusia and Lake Counties. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nFeatured Artists \n\n\n\nPeggy Banks\, Kelly Berning\, Donne Bitner\, Cheryl Bogdanowitsch\, Chee Bravo\, Mindy Z Colton\, David Lee Cumbie\, Nancy Dillen\, Therese Ferguson\, Deborah Hildinger\, Carson Kapp\, Sophia Lacroix\, Grace Leal\, Barbara Leto\, Renee Lewis\, Susan Martin\, Kestrel Michaud\, Raymond Olivero\, Kathy O’Meara\, Clare Radigan\, Juliana Romnes\, Margaret Schnebly Hodge\, Katty Smith and Lynn Warnicke \n\n\n\nExhibition Manager: Jody Poczik \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIMAGE CREDITS \n\n\n\nSlide 1: Nancy Dillen\, The Gossamer Navigator; Peggy Banks\, Dancing Through the Trees | Slide 2: Smoke Goddess by Kelly Berning; Black Circle by Donne Bitner; The Choir by Chee Bravo | Slide 3: Barbara Leto\, Botanical Whispers; Cheryl Bogdanowitsch\, Owl Protector; Therese Fergunson\, Perfection in Blue; David Lee Cumbie\, Chief Big Head | Slide 4:  Mindy Z. Colton\, Storm Horse; Deborah Hildinger\, An Offering For Their Future; Grace Leal\, Echoes of Memories | Slide 5: Sophia Lacroix\, Bel Machann Ti Panyen; Kestrel Michaud\, Leap of Faith; Raymond Olivero\, Up the Down Staircase | Slide 6: Renee Lewis\, Thru the Eyes of Klimt; Susan Marin\, Down to the River; Kathy O’Meara\, Murmurs of Memory; Juliana Romnes\, Chasm | Slide 7: Ellen Pavlakos\, On the Wall; Margaret Schnebly Hodge\, Impermanence; Katty Smith\, Where Memory Resists; Lynn Warnicke\, Soaring thru the Shadows | Slide 8: Clare Radigan\, Barn Studio; Carson Kapp\, Spiritual Awakening
URL:https://handartcenter.org/calendar/2026-flag/
LOCATION:Hand Art Center\, 139 E. Michigan Ave.\, DeLand\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Postcards from my Travels: A ~Bluemner Kids~ Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Exhibit Location: Oscar Bluemner Gallery\, Hand Art Center \n\n\n\nSummer Hours: Tues – Sat\, noon to 4 pm\, or by Appointment. Closed July 2-4. \n\n\n\nIn partnership with Visit West Volusia\, this art exhibit focuses on documenting adventures near and far for children of all ages. From discovering our local natural springs to admiring the downtown murals\, you can capture your own backyard just as Oscar Bluemner did in this collection. Learn more at visitwestvolusia.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOscar Bluemner (1867-1938) visited many places across New Jersey. From lush forests to quiet towns\, he produced sketches and notes on location\, capturing the scenes before him. This hands-on exhibit features enlarged reproductions of artworks and special activity stations for visitors of all ages. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Calendar \n\n\n\n\nSat\, June 27\, from  2 to 4 pm: Oscar Bluemner’s Birthday Party\n\n\n\nSat\, July 11 at 4 pm: Drag Storytime with Volusia Pride\n\n\n\n\nBabies @ the Hand \n\n\n\n\nTues\, June 30\, 9:30 am: Babies @ the Hand\n\n\n\nTues\, July 14\, 9:30 am: Babies @ the Hand\n\n\n\n\nToddler Time \n\n\n\n\nWed\, July 1\, 3 pm: Toddler Time\n\n\n\nWed\, July 8\, 3 pm: Toddler Time\n\n\n\nWed\, July 15\, 3 pm: Toddler Time\n\n\n\nWed\, July 22\, 3 pm: Toddler Time\n\n\n\n\n(All Ages) Arts & Crafts \n\n\n\n\nSat\, July 18\, from 2 to 4 pm: (All Ages) Arts & Crafts\n\n\n\nSat\, July 25\, from 2 to 4 pm: (All Ages) Arts & Crafts
URL:https://handartcenter.org/calendar/2026-bluemner-kids/
LOCATION:Hand Art Center\, 139 E. Michigan Ave.\, DeLand\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Babies @ the Hand
DESCRIPTION:Exhibit Location: Oscar Bluemner Gallery\, Hand Art Center \n\n\n\nParking: A dedicated parking lot is available on E. Arizona\, off of Amelia Ave. If you have trouble finding the museum\, please call 386-822-7270. \n\n\n\nThis event is associated with Postcards from my Travels: A ~Bluemner Kids~ Exhibit \n\n\n\n\nIn this free program\, guardians and babies are invited to enjoy the museum before we open to the general public. Older siblings are welcome too since our self-guided art stations will remain accessible during this event. \n\n\n\nEvent Activities: \n\n\n\n\nConnect with other participants\n\n\n\nMusic and movement\n\n\n\nStaff-assisted craft project\n\n\n\nFree play with rattles and blocks \n\n\n\nBaby Gallery Walk: take your baby on a calming tour of our adjacent exhibit\, Floria Artists Group – Area V. At the infant stage\, colors and textures are interesting and stimulating.
URL:https://handartcenter.org/calendar/714-babies/
LOCATION:Hand Art Center\, 139 E. Michigan Ave.\, DeLand\, FL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Toddler Time
DESCRIPTION:Exhibit Location: Oscar Bluemner Gallery\, Hand Art Center \n\n\n\nParking: A dedicated parking lot is available on E. Arizona\, off of Amelia Ave. If you have trouble finding the museum\, please call 386-822-7270. \n\n\n\nThis event is associated with Postcards from my Travels: A ~Bluemner Kids~ Exhibit \n\n\n\n\nIn this free program\, toddlers enjoy special activities beyond the stations already provided in our summer kids exhibit. Older and younger siblings are welcome too. \n\n\n\nEvent Activities: \n\n\n\n\nConnect with other participants\n\n\n\nMusic and movement\n\n\n\nStaff-assisted craft project to take home\n\n\n\nOpen play with museum toys
URL:https://handartcenter.org/calendar/715-toddler/
LOCATION:Hand Art Center\, 139 E. Michigan Ave.\, DeLand\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000
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SUMMARY:(All Ages) Arts & Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Exhibit Location: Oscar Bluemner Gallery\, Hand Art Center \n\n\n\nParking: A dedicated parking lot is available on E. Arizona\, off of Amelia Ave. If you have trouble finding the museum\, please call 386-822-7270. \n\n\n\nThis event is associated with Postcards from my Travels: A ~Bluemner Kids~ Exhibit \n\n\n\n\nIn this free program\, participants of all ages are invited to enjoy activities beyond the stations already provided in our summer kids exhibit. \n\n\n\nSample Stations: \n\n\n\n\nStill Life sketch \n\n\n\nWatercolor or acrylic painting\n\n\n\nStamping with paint\n\n\n\nModeling clay activities\n\n\n\nThemed or open collage
URL:https://handartcenter.org/calendar/718-arts/
LOCATION:Hand Art Center\, 139 E. Michigan Ave.\, DeLand\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T140000
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SUMMARY:(All Ages) Arts & Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Exhibit Location: Oscar Bluemner Gallery\, Hand Art Center \n\n\n\nParking: A dedicated parking lot is available on E. Arizona\, off of Amelia Ave. If you have trouble finding the museum\, please call 386-822-7270. \n\n\n\nThis event is associated with Postcards from my Travels: A ~Bluemner Kids~ Exhibit \n\n\n\n\nIn this free program\, participants of all ages are invited to enjoy the last day of our summer kids exhibit and new art stations. \n\n\n\nSample Stations: \n\n\n\n\nStill Life sketch \n\n\n\nWatercolor or acrylic painting\n\n\n\nStamping with paint\n\n\n\nModeling clay activities\n\n\n\nThemed or open collage
URL:https://handartcenter.org/calendar/725-arts/
LOCATION:Hand Art Center\, 139 E. Michigan Ave.\, DeLand\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T180000
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Reception
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! \n\n\n\nWe will celebrate our Fall 2026 exhibitions on Thursday\, September 10 from 6 to 8 pm. \n\n\n\nStay tuned for more information.
URL:https://handartcenter.org/calendar/fall2026-reception/
LOCATION:Hand Art Center\, 139 E. Michigan Ave.\, DeLand\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
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SUMMARY:Juried Show Reception and Awards
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! \n\n\n\nThe opening reception and awards ceremony for the 37th Annual Student Juried Exhibition on will take place on Thursday\, October 15 from 6 to 8 pm. \n\n\n\nStay tuned for more information.
URL:https://handartcenter.org/calendar/f26-juried-reception/
LOCATION:Hand Art Center\, 139 E. Michigan Ave.\, DeLand\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Reception
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