• Bum Painter or so-called Architect?: Oscar Bluemner’s Transition to Painting

    Hand Art Center 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States

    Curated by Amarige Champion, this exhibit explores the artist’s dramatic shift from architecture to painting, sparked by a contentious court case with his former partner. Featuring Bluemner’s early sketches and later paintings, the exhibition reveals the pivotal moments that shaped his artistic path.

  • Curator’s Talk with Amarige Champion

    Hand Art Center 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States

    Curated by Amarige Champion, this exhibit explores the artist’s dramatic shift from architecture to painting, sparked by a contentious court case with his former partner. Featuring Bluemner’s early sketches and later paintings, the exhibition reveals the pivotal moments that shaped his artistic path.

  • Arts & Crafts (All Ages)

    Arts & Crafts
    Hand Art Center 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States

    In addition to exploring the exhibits on display, the public is invited to enjoy guided and self-guided art activities from 2 pm and 4 pm. All ages welcome!

  • Style, Substance, and Stetson Hats: The Legacy of the John B. Stetson Company

    Hand Art Center 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States

    Curated by Elizabeth Maycumber Opening reception on October 25, from 6 to 8 pm. Curator tour with Elizabeth Maycumber on November 19 at 2 pm. When John B. Stetson crafted and marketed the now iconic Boss of the Plains cowboy hat in 1865, he created an enduring legacy of style, craftsmanship, and American spirit. Curated […]

  • Lecture with Cat Gambel

    Hand Art Center 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL, United States

    Cat Gambel is a visual artist and scholar from New Orleans, Louisiana. Her work centers around the swamp as a site of resistance and unbecoming, with a focus on queer futures and speculative worldmaking. In 2017, she received an M.A. in Art & Process from Crawford College of Art & Design in Cork, Ireland. From […]