Hand Art Center

Babies @ the Hand
2026-06-30 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-14 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States
Exhibit Location: Oscar Bluemner Gallery, Hand Art Center

Parking: 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.

This event is associated with Postcards from my Travels: A ~Bluemner Kids~ Exhibit

In 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.

Event Activities:

Connect with other participants

Music and movement

Staff-assisted craft project

Free play with rattles and blocks

Baby 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.

Toddler Time
2026-07-01 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-15 15:00 - 16:00
Exhibit Location: Oscar Bluemner Gallery, Hand Art Center

Parking: 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.

This event is associated with Postcards from my Travels: A ~Bluemner Kids~ Exhibit

In this free program, toddlers enjoy special activities beyond the stations already provided in our summer kids exhibit. Older and younger siblings are welcome too.

Event Activities:

Connect with other participants

Music and movement

Staff-assisted craft project to take home

Open play with museum toys

Drag Storytime with Volusia Pride
2026-07-11 16:00 - 17:00
Location: Oscar Bluemner Gallery, Hand Art Center

Parking: 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.

This event is associated with Postcards from my Travels: A ~Bluemner Kids~ Exhibit

Our 2026 Drag Storytime with Volusia Pride is here! Join us on Saturday, July 11 at 4:00 pm for a free, family-friendly event you will not forget.

Hosted by Kirk T DaVinci, enjoy captivating performances and readings by Alexis DeLa Mer, Karl WithaKay and Stella Boheme.

Drag Storytime aims to create a joyful and welcoming space where everyone can feel accepted and valued. Attendees of all ages will have the opportunity to experience the magic of storytelling through the dynamic and entertaining lens of drag performance, highlighting the importance of self-expression and embracing differences.

(All Ages) Arts & Crafts
2026-07-18 14:00 - 16:00
Exhibit Location: Oscar Bluemner Gallery, Hand Art Center

Parking: 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.

This event is associated with Postcards from my Travels: A ~Bluemner Kids~ Exhibit

In this free program, participants of all ages are invited to enjoy activities beyond the stations already provided in our summer kids exhibit.

Sample Stations:

Still Life sketch

Watercolor or acrylic painting

Stamping with paint

Modeling clay activities

Themed or open collage

(All Ages) Arts & Crafts
2026-07-25 14:00 - 16:00
Exhibit Location: Oscar Bluemner Gallery, Hand Art Center

Parking: 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.

This event is associated with Postcards from my Travels: A ~Bluemner Kids~ Exhibit

In this free program, participants of all ages are invited to enjoy the last day of our summer kids exhibit and new art stations.

Sample Stations:

Still Life sketch

Watercolor or acrylic painting

Stamping with paint

Modeling clay activities

Themed or open collage
