Hand Art Center

Curator Talk with Katya Kudryavtseva
2024-03-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States
Curator lecture by Dr. Katya Kudryavtseva on the exhibition Margaret Bourke-White’s Soviet Photographs (1930-1932)

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

Resonance
2024-04-16 00:00 - 2024-05-11 23:59 | Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States
Studio Art and Digital Arts Senior Exhibition

FEATURING

Ana Beatriz QueirozAndria LenihanAriana KleinAyden FerrellCas BradleyCiara KelleyCristal ShermanEric BizanosFabian CardonaFaith Myers

Fish DaleidenGrant WolfHayden CollinsJacob GrahamJasmine SchmittJillian SemmelJodi-Ann TaylorK MauserKatelyn EatonKemon Douglas

Lane DavisMaddie HiggsMorgan HibelMorgan SaylorSam SolomonSebastian Barron-NelsonYaffa St-Fleurose

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

Stetson Showcase
2024-04-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Stetson University, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, Florida, 32724, United States
Join us for Stetson Showcase to learn more about artworks exhibited in Resonance,

our 2024 Studio Art and Digital Arts Senior Exhibition. All are welcome!

Session Chair: Dr. Melinda Hall

Judges: Jennifer Certo, Elizabeth Lew

HAND ART CENTER

10:00 am: K Mauser “Self Obsessions”1:00 pm: Ariana Klein “Take Me With You”

1:20 pm: Ciara Kelley “Experimental Ekphrasis”

1:40 pm: Maddie Higgs “When the Earth Burns, We Burn Too”

2:00 pm: Jodi-Ann Taylor “Exploring the Interconnectivity Between

Nature, Technology, and the Arts”

SAMPSON GALLERY

2:35 pm: Grant Wolf “The things that were here before the rest of us were”

Resonance
2024-04-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States
Senior Creative Arts Exhibition

FEATURING

Ana Beatriz QueirozAndria LenihanAriana KleinAyden FerrellCas BradleyCiara KelleyCristal ShermanEric BizanosFabian CardonaFaith Myers

Fish DaleidenGrant WolfHayden CollinsJacob GrahamJasmine SchmittJillian SemmelJodi-Ann TaylorK MauserKatelyn EatonKemon Douglas

Lane DavisMaddie HiggsMorgan HibelMorgan SaylorSam SolomonSebastian Barron-NelsonYaffa St-Fleurose

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

VISUAL SYMPHONY
2024-06-04 00:00 - 2024-07-27 23:59 | Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States
Beaux Arts of Central Florida

FEATURING

Carolyn Land, Carson Kapp, Cheri Erdman, Christine Broussard, Deborah Hildinger, Dominique DuBois, Eliza Midgett, Gail Bokor, George Stewart, Grace Senior Morandi, Jean Banas, Jennifer Payne, Jules Silver, Kathy O’Meara, Katty Smith, Kelley Baston Howard, Keri lppolito, Lillian Verkins, Linda Hoffmeister, Marilyn Leverton, Mindy Z. Colton, N.C. Hagood, Nancy Newlove McElroy, P.Z. Thompson, Peggy Banks, Renee Lewis, Robert Shirk, Sharon LaDue, Stacey Fletcher, and Tracy Lupanow

Cover image features close ups of artworks by Kelley Batson Howard, N.C. Hagood, Carson Kapp, Carolyn Land, Peggy Banks and Renee Lewis

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

Kati Bluemner: A Kid's Animal Adventure
2024-06-04 00:00 - 2024-07-27 23:59 | Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States
Spend the day at the Hand Art Center to unleash your imagination! Curated by Christina Knowles and Sierra Rouse, A Kid’s Animal Adventure features artwork by Natalie Thomas and Oscar Bluemner. Enjoy special events and self-guided art stations in the Bluemner Gallery and a music-themed exhibition by the group Beaux Arts of Central Florida.

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

Babies @ the Hand
2024-06-05 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-24 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-06-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-07-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Florida
FREE summer playdate for babies 0-18 months! Bond with your kiddo(s) and meet other parents in an informal setting with sensory activities, music, and story time. Okay to bring your lunch or snacks. Have older kids too? Check out our calendar for other family friendly events.

Hand Art Center

139 E. Michigan Ave.

DeLand,

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Arts & Crafts
2024-06-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-27 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States

Summer Reception
2024-06-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States
Celebrate our 2024 Summer Exhibitions!

Live music by George Sword and Chris Lagi

VISUAL SYMPHONY: Beaux Arts of Central Florida

Kati Bluemner: A Kid’s Animal Adventure

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

Babies @ the Hand
2024-06-10 09:30 - 11:00 | Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States

Oscar Bluemner's Birthday Party
2024-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States
Celebrate Oscar Bluemner’s 157th birthday at the Hand Art Center! We will have snacks, cupcakes, and a special treat – arts & crafts led by Natalie Thomas!

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.

Image of Oscar Bluemner adapted from Portrait of Oscar Bluemner by Arnold Genthe. Vera Bluemner Kouba Collection, Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center. 2000.01.01.016

Special session of Miss Jeanine’s Music Classes
2024-06-27 10:15 - 11:00 | Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States
Sing, dance, and learn with Miss Jeanine in her engaging, interactive music and movement classes where children explore varying rhythms and sounds of different styles and cultures.

Ages 16 mo. to 5 years. Space is limited, RSVP handartcenter@stetson.edu

Miss Jeanine is a native of NYC, and has degrees in both music and theatre. She is a singer/multi-instrumentalist who has taught music to children from ages 3 months to 18 years old. Over the years she has led multiple weekly mommy/baby, mommy/toddler and preschool music classes, children’s birthday parties, and a youth group band. She has also performed children’s music at various family friendly events as a solo artist as well as in a children’s focused rock band. In addition, she ran a music program in a private elementary school in Los Angeles with her husband Chris, taught after-school music, art, dance, and drama classes, and gave private music lessons.

She also has an independent rock band with her husband Chris that currently plays all over Volusia County and have previously toured with the band both nationally and internationally. They are the proud parents of Jack, their 4 year old son, and have 4 cats and a dog named Ruby, Max, Chevy, Shelby, and Rusty.

Drag Storytime
2024-07-12 14:00 - 14:45 | Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States
Volusia Pride is thrilled to announce Drag Storytime at the Stetson University Hand Art Center on July 12, 2024, at 2:00 PM.

This family-friendly event is open to the public and free of charge, welcoming individuals of all ages to join in a celebration of diversity, creativity, and community.

The event will feature captivating performances and readings by drag artists Kitana Gemini, Savannahh Nouveau, and Kirk T Davinci. These talented performers will bring stories to life with their unique flair and engaging presence, fostering a love for reading and a spirit of inclusivity among attendees.

Drag Storytime aims to create a joyful and welcoming space where everyone can feel accepted and valued. Attendees 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.

We are excited to host this event at the Hand Art Center, providing a vibrant and inclusive experience for our community. Drag Storytime is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of diversity and acceptance, core values that Volusia Pride stands for.

Join us on July 12th at 2:00 PM for an unforgettable afternoon of stories, laughter, and community. No cover charge is required, so bring your family and friends to enjoy this special event.

Babies @ the Hand
2024-07-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Florida
Our last summer playdate!

Art and sensory activities hosted by Oliver & Gray

Check out their calendar for the event at the Hand and other opportunities to connect and play!

Closing Reception / Deinstall Party
2024-07-27 14:00 - 18:00 | Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States
Let’s celebrate the end of our Summer 2024 exhibitions with arts & crafts and light refreshments!

Thank you Beaux Arts Of Central Florida for sharing your art with DeLand!

Artists will pick up their artworks throughout the event so the exhibition will look different as the day progresses.

Grid image features close ups of artworks by Kelley Batson Howard, N.C. Hagood, Carson Kapp, Carolyn Land, Peggy Banks and Renee Lewis

Juried Exhibition – Call to Artists!
2024-08-19 00:00 - 2024-09-30 23:59 | Florida
35th Annual Student Juried Exhibition. Stetson students of any major, graduate or undergraduate, can submit up to 3 artworks of any medium for consideration by guest juror Trent Tomengo. Awards and cash prizes available for participating artists!

Deadline for submissions extended until September 30 due to Hurricane Helene

Exhibition on view October 22 to December 7. Reception on Friday, October 25 from 6-8 pm, 7 pm awards.

memento nos: Migration and Movement in America
2024-09-03 00:00 - 2024-10-09 23:59 | Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States

The Economics of Oscar Bluemner's Art
2024-09-03 00:00 - 2024-12-07 23:59 | Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States
