Hand Art Center

Juried Show – Call to Artists!
2026-05-01 00:00 - 2026-08-29 23:59 (America/New_York) | FL
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!

Submissions accepted from May 1 to August 29

Note: submissions must be ready to hang. The Hand Art Center does not print, mat, nor frame student artwork.

Exhibition on view October 15 to November 21. Reception on October 15, 6-8 pm, Awards at 7:30 pm.

Extended Hours
2026-05-01 11:00 - 2026-05-09 16:00 | Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States
In celebration of Museum Month, enjoy extended museum hours from May 1 to May 9, from 11 am to 4 pm on weekdays and weekends!

Exhibit on view: Reflections: Studio Art and Digital Arts Senior Exhibition.

To view additional Museum Month events in Volusia County, go to visitwestvolusia.com

Arts & Crafts (All Ages)
2026-05-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States
Visit our current exhibits and enjoy free guided and self-guided art activities. All ages welcome!

Spring 2026 Dates:

January 24 – drop in from noon to 4 pm

February 21 – Stamping with Vegetables Workshop led by special guest Fontaine Rogers, drop in from 1 to 3 pm

March 21 – drop in from noon to 4 pm

April 25 – drop in from noon to 4 pm

May 9 – Celebrate our seniors! Go Hatters!

Sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Behind the Scenes Experience: the Vera Bluemner Kouba Collection
2026-05-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States
In celebration of West Volusia Museum Month, the public is invited to a unique behind-the-scenes experience. View rare items, including family heirlooms, that tell the story of Modernist artist Oscar Bluemner (1867-1938) and his family. And visit museum work spaces as staff catalog and digitize each item.

Please RSVP:

Name *Email Address *RSVP

Donated to Stetson University in 1997 by Vera Bluemner Kouba, the artist’s daughter, the collection is composed of over 1,000 works of art and an accompanying assortment of documents, personal items, and books, as well as artwork by artists Bluemner admired. While Bluemner’s own artwork was catalogued in the late 90’s and early 2000s, with an increasing amount available for online view via our museum database, family items are only now being processed. This means there is a lot to learn and many exciting mysteries to unlock, including more information about Vera and her passion for music and the arts.

To view additional Museum Month events in Volusia County, go to visitwestvolusia.com

Florida Artists Group Area 5: New Work
2026-06-23 00:00 - 2026-07-25 23:59 | Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States
Exhibit Location: Hand Art Center

Exhibit Reception: Friday, June 26 from 5 to 7 pm

Summer Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday: noon-4 pm. Closed on July 2-4.

Exhibit featuring The Florida Artists Group Inc. – Area 5 – Brevard, Osceola, Orange, Seminole, Volusia and Lake Counties.

Featured Artists

Peggy 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, Barb Wheeler Leto, Renee Lewis, Susan Martin, Kestrel Michaud, Raymond Olivero, Kathy O’Meara, Ellen Pavlakos, Clare Radigan, Juliana Romnes, Margaret Schnebly Hodge, Katty Smith and Lynn Warnicke

Exhibition Manager: Jody Poczik

IMAGE CREDITS

Slide 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

Postcards from my Travels: A ~Bluemner Kids~ Exhibit
2026-06-23 00:00 - 2026-07-25 23:59 | Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States
Exhibit Location: Oscar Bluemner Gallery, Hand Art Center

Summer Hours: Tues – Sat, noon to 4 pm, or by Appointment. Closed July 2-4.

In 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.

Oscar 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.

Event Calendar

Sat, June 27, from 2 to 4 pm: Oscar Bluemner’s Birthday Party

Please check back soon as we update the summer calendar to also include Babies @ the Hand, Toddler Time, and much more!

Exhibit Reception for Florida Artists Group Area V
2026-06-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States
Exhibit Location: Hand Art Center

Join the opening reception for the exhibit Florida Artists Group V: New Works

Featured Artists

Peggy 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, Barb Wheeler Leto, Renee Lewis, Susan Martin, Kestrel Michaud, Raymond Olivero, Kathy O’Meara, Ellen Pavlakos, Clare Radigan, Juliana Romnes, Margaret Schnebly Hodge, Katty Smith and Lynn Warnicke

Exhibition Manager: Jody Poczik

Oscar Bluemner's Birthday Party
2026-06-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States
Celebrate Oscar Bluemner’s 159th birthday at the Hand Art Center! Snacks and cupcakes available while supplies last.

All ages (adults welcome!)

Julius Oskar Blümner (Oscar Florianus Bluemner) was born June 21, 1867, in Prenzlau, Prussia (now Germany). In 1997, his life’s work was generously donated to Stetson University by his daughter, the late Vera Bluemner Kouba.
