Museum of Art - Deland Downtown
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Saturday February 8 10:00am - Sunday August 31 4:00pm EDT
Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Thomas D. Mangelsen
The Museum of Art – DeLand is proud to present Thomas D. Mangelsen – A Life in the Wild. Renowned American nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen has traveled throughout the natural world for nearly 50 years observing and photographing the Earth’s last great wild place......More
The Museum of Art – DeLand is proud to present Thomas D. Mangelsen – A Life in the Wild. Renowned American nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen has traveled throughout the natural world for nearly 50 years observing and photographing the Earth’s last great wild places. From polar bears in the Arctic to vast herds of game on the plains of Africa, from the deep jungles of South America to the tigers of India, to images revealing the diversity of wildlife in the American West, Mangelsen has captured rare moments and vast panoramas from all seven continents. Thomas D. Mangelsen, Dreamcatcher, 2000Mangelsen is a critically-acclaimed photographer whose honors include being named Conservation Photographer of the Year by Nature’s Best Photography, the BBC’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year, the Outstanding Nature Photographer of the Year by North American Nature Photography Association, one of the 100 Most Important People in Photography by American Photo magazine and one of the 40 Most Influential Nature Photographers by Outdoor Photography. His award-winning photographs have been exhibited in major museums including the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History and collected by thousands around the world through his MANGELSEN®—Images of Nature Galleries. He has been praised by many as a spiritual descendant of Ansel Adams, Eliot Porter and Edward Weston. After spending nearly 50 years of traveling to the wildest corners of North America and beyond, Mangelsen has become legendary for producing a body of work that includes truly awe-inspiring landscapes and some of the most recognizable wildlife scenes ever photographed, including many counted among the most important of the modern environmental age. Like those of Adams, Porter and Weston before him, his photographs are coveted by collectors worldwide. Jane Goodall and Bill Allen, the now retired editor in chief of National Geographic, consider Mangelsen to be one of the most important nature photographers of his generation. “His photographs have impact that stays with you,” Allen says. “They allow viewers to momentarily escape from their busy lives and dwell inside big humbling landscapes. Rather than being mere documentarian in their purpose, they also reveal personalities of wild, sometimes imperiled animals, reminding us that they are creatures of remarkable sentience.” Thomas D. Mangelsen, Rainwalk, 2002 ABOUT A LIFE IN THE WILD: A LIFE IN THE WILD is an exhibition containing 40 of Mangelsen’s most resonant images—images that take viewers on a journey into the haunts of iconic species whose struggles for survival are metaphorical fulcrums for reflection in the 21st century. In an age of rampant digital manipulation of imagery and an era in which many nature photographers take shortcuts to amass portfolios by frequenting “game farms”—facilities that rent out wildlife “models” by the hour—Mangelsen’s work stands as a striking and noble counterpoint, Allen says. Every single image in Mangelsen’s portfolio has been taken in the wild under natural conditions the result of him waiting for the “picture perfect moment” across decades and often in hostile conditions. Such a body of work can only be achieved by having a heightened sense of animal behavior, an uncanny feel for being able to read changing atmospherics in the environment, and patience. At a time when digital technology is, notoriously, reprogramming its users to have shorter attention spans, A LIFE IN THE WILD stands as a testament to the rewards that can come to people who slow down their lives and wait for nature’s revelations to happen. A LIFE IN THE WILD showcases Mangelsen’s signature, award-winning photographs of landscape and wildlife in all seven continents. “Polar Dance”, for example, is a whimsical portrait of polar bears appearing to prance in the Arctic that National Geographic called one of the most important of our time for getting viewers to ponder the consequences of climate change. The exhibition includes Mangelsen’s “Catch of the Day”, one of the most widely circulated wildlife photographs in history, showing the exact moment that a spawning salmon, trying to leap over a small waterfall along Alaska’s Brooks River, soars right into the awaiting jaws of a massive brown bear. “Catch of the Day” was not only a monumental achievement in photography because it occurred before the advent of digital cameras and involves no digital manipulation, but also because thousands of photographers have attempted to emulate it. Like all of the photographs in the exhibition, it sparks conversation. EXHIBITION DETAILS Thomas D. Mangelsen: A Life in the Wild February 8 – August 31, 2025 Museum of Art – DeLand 600 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720 Admission: Members Free | Future Members $5 Photo Credit: Dave ShowalterThomas D. Mangelsen – A Life in the Wild Produced by David J. Wagner, L.L.C. David J. Wagner, Ph.D., Curator/Tour Director Top Image: Thomas D. Mangelsen, Catch of the Day, Fujiflex Crystal Archive Print, 1988
Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
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Saturday April 26 10:00am - Sunday July 6 4:00pm EDT
Museum of Art – DeLand Downtown, 100 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, 32720, United States
Luciana Abait
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Luciana Abait invites viewers to re-imagine nature through her manipulated photographic landscapes, installations, and photo-sculptures, exploring climate change, environmental fragility, and their impacts on immigrants in particular. Ab......More
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Luciana Abait invites viewers to re-imagine nature through her manipulated photographic landscapes, installations, and photo-sculptures, exploring climate change, environmental fragility, and their impacts on immigrants in particular. Abait’s work has been shown widely in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Asia in solo shows in galleries, museums, and international art fairs. She has completed numerous corporate and public art commissions, among them “Vistas”, a 24 feet mural commissioned by Miami-Dade Art in Public Places and “Hong Kong Windows”, commissioned by Swire Properties in Hong Kong. She was also part of The Billboard Creative (her artwork displayed on a Hollywood billboard), Projecting Possibilities, a video projection onto the street in Culver City and LUMINEX in Los Angeles, where her 34-foot-high immersive video installation “Agua” was projected onto a historic cultural monument: the Petroleum Securities Building in Downtown Los Angeles. Abait’s works are held in private, public and corporate collections from the United States, Europe, Latin America and East Asia. She is the recipient of the 2016 Santa Monica Individual Artist Fellowship Award, the 2022 “Art Lives Here” Award by the Geffen Playhouse, the 2023 Counter Image printing grant, and the 2024 L.L. Stewart Fellowship by the Oregon State University. EXHIBITION DETAILS Luciana Abait: On the Verge April 26 – July 6, 2025 Museum of Art – DeLand, Downtown 100 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720 Admission: Members Free | Future Members $5 The exhibition originated at the Laband Art Gallery, Loyola Marymount University. Image: Luciana Abait, Pink Sky II, 2019, Photocollage, soft pastel and pencil on paper mounted on wood panel, 40 x 40 in. Courtesy of the artist and Laband Art Gallery
Museum of Art – DeLand Downtown, 100 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, 32720, United States
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Monday June 9 9:00am - Friday July 25 4:00pm EDT
Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Camp Create 2025
Camp Create at the Museum of Art – DeLand is back for Summer 2025! Our 6-week summer camp program will be available for 6-12 year olds from June 9th – July 25th. This summer our Campers will explore all of the art filled adventures that they can dream of! Each week a ne......More
Camp Create at the Museum of Art – DeLand is back for Summer 2025! Our 6-week summer camp program will be available for 6-12 year olds from June 9th – July 25th. This summer our Campers will explore all of the art filled adventures that they can dream of! Each week a new theme will ignite their creativity and imaginations. Campers will be inspired to create 2D and 3D projects and will enjoy a wide variety of age appropriate hands-on art experiences, excitement, and fun! Campers will have two sessions each day and work on multiple art projects each week. We take breaks throughout the day for snacks, lunch, and games. We invite our Campers to bring their imaginations, create memories to last a lifetime, and discover the adventures that are waiting for you when you make art! The themes change each week so Campers may register for more than one session. Children will be placed in small groups to ensure that they receive personalized attention. No previous art-making experience necessary! Visits to the Museum’s galleries will enhance the educational experience and provide additional motivation and inspiration. Camp Create 2025 ScheduleWeek #1 Pop Art Palooza Week June 9th-13th Join us for a week full of vivacious color where students can make art that pops and boldly express their creativity! Inspired by iconic pop artists like Andy Warhol, Idelle Weber, and Roy Lichtenstein, students will create eye-catching artwork that experiment with repeating patterns, unique color combinations, and various graphic styles. Week #2 Glow Week June 16th-20th Illuminate any dim space with art that glows! Students will experience a week filled with black lights, glow in the dark paint, and lively colors. Black light disco balls, luminous lava lamps, glowing galaxies, and neon tie-dye shirts are just some of the many mesmerizing projects they will create this week. Week#3 3D Art Week June 23rd-27th Jump out of the 2-dimensional page and carve, sculpt, and mold works ofart that have depth. This week, students will experience hands-on how 3-dimensional art forms fill space, and interact with light, shadow, and perspective. Campers will be using air dry clay, carving tools, and papier-mâché to make projects such as relief sculptures, assemblages, and interactive pieces such as customized building sets. The work of sculptural artists like Alexander Calder, Yayoi Kusama, and Ruth Asawa will be referenced for inspiration. Week #4 Palette & Pencil Week July 7th-11th Throughout Palette & Pencil Week students will be immersed in a variety of painting and drawing techniques and styles! From sketching with pencil and charcoal to painting with watercolor and acrylics, they will learn foundational skills like shading, blending, and perspective while exploring their own artistic voice. Students will draw inspiration from artists like M.C Escher, Charly Palmer, and Vija Celmins to create their artwork. Week #5 Comic Craze Week July 14th-18th Comic Craze is an exciting, imagination-driven week where campers become comic artists and storytellers. Students will learn the basics of comic creation, focusing on many aspects of comic art such as: speech bubbles, character design, art styles (classic comic strips and manga), visual storytelling techniques, panel layouts, and dynamic action scenes. By the end of the week, students will have their own thrilling mini-comic or graphic story to share! Week #6 Urban Expressions Week July 21st-25th Dream big and imagine your art on big city walls this week! Students will be introduced to graffiti, stenciling, murals, and sticker art, decorate skate decks, and have the opportunity to design and “tag” their own creations. Join us this week and learn more about the styles and techniques used by street and mural artists in urban settings, such as Emily Ding and Case Maclaim, and how they bring life to our cities. Camp Create 2025 Registration DetailsRegistration begins March 1 , 2025. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.Camp Create sessions for 6-12 year olds run Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Children must have finished Kindergarten to enroll..Tuition per 5 day weekly session – $205 Members / $230 Non-membersRegister early for a $10 a week discount between March 1st – March 31stReceive $10 a week discount for registering multiple children OR a $10 a week discount for multiple weeks.2025 Camp Create Staff & TeachersJodi-Ann TaylorJodi-Ann Taylor is the Associate Curator of Education at the Museum of Art – DeLand and the coordinator for Camp Create. She recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Digital Arts with Music and Entrepreneurship minors from Stetson University and has been teaching art to youth for almost 4 years, starting at the Gateway Center for the Arts as a Summer Camp Art Teacher. She has worked at the Hand Art Center as a Gallery Assistant, and now loves to help implement educational art programming within our local communities for people of all ages through the Museum of Art – DeLand. Jodi-Ann also serves as Vocal Director at Identity Church Daytona, and teaches voice and piano with Beachside Music Lessons and Therapy. As a multidisciplinary artist, Jodi-Ann adores performing and producing music, writing poetry and songs, leading worship, portrait and nature photography, exhibiting her portrait paintings, and running her Etsy store. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, spending time in nature, and making memories with her loved ones. Jodi-Ann will be at camp every week as an administrator. Ashley HessAshley Hess is the art teacher at Heritage Middle School where she has been teaching since 2021. Prior to teaching in Volusia County, she worked as Museum Educator at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. She grew up in Georgia where she received a bachelor’s in Sequential Art from the Savannah College of Art and Design. She also holds a Masters of Archeology, Art History, and Museum Studies from Paris-Sorbonne University. She specializes in ceramics, watercolor, acrylic, pen and ink, as well as mandala designs. Ashley will be teaching Weeks 5 & 6 at Camp Create. Gwen PetersohnGwen Petersohn is a retired educator of 37 years in Volusia County. During those years she taught high school 2D and 3D Art, Elementary Art, General Education (grades 3rd and 5th), and held various positions in Exceptional Student Education. Gwen has a master’s degree in Varying Exceptionalities, Elementary Education and Studio Art, and is also an Artist, Illustrator, Author, and CrossFit Coach. Her favorite medium to work in is acrylic paint and she loves to work with her hands, taking inspiration from the old saying: “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Gwen will be teaching Week 1 at Camp Create. Katina HurstKatina Hurst is an Art Teacher at Freedom Elementary, and has been teaching for 7 years, 2 of them being in art. Art has been a lifelong passion of Katina’s, and she feels so lucky to be able to share that passion with students. In her spare time, Katina creates most of her own artwork using watercolors. When she is not teaching or creating, she spends time with her family, including painting her two young children. Katina is very excited to be teaching Weeks 2 & 5 at Camp Create. Kristan Brinley Kristan Kinsella-Brinley currently teaches at DeLand High school in grades 9 through 12. She teaches Photography, Studio Art, Drawing and Painting, Portfolio Development, and Advanced Placement Studio Art classes. She has been living her dream as an art teacher since 2003. Kristan graduated from Syracuse University with a master’s degree in art education and began teaching elementary school art and later moved into teaching at the high school level. She spent her summers teaching art camp at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse for 8 years and is excited to get back to teaching summer art camp here in DeLand for her 5th year for Week 6 of Camp Create! Tiffany WarrenTiffany Warren is the elementary art teacher at Champion Elementary School, and has been working with Volusia County Schools for 10 years, with the end of the school year marking her 5th year teaching art. She values inclusivity of all students-regardless of ability, encouraging everyone to shine and find a love within art! Art is one of her greatest joys and her biggest passion is to spread that joy to others and see them grow within the art field. While not teaching and creating, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children at home or traveling. Tiffany will be teaching Weeks 3 & 4 at Camp Create. Kim Martinez If there is one thing that describes the persona of Kim Martinez, it is her desire to create. This desire was instilled from an early age through drawing the cartoons from the inside of matchbook covers then graduating to pastels in her teens and early twenties, and then discovering acrylic painting. Her passion to find creativity in almost every aspect of her life has led to a diverse artistic background. Kim has an AA in Fashion Merchandising from LA Trade Tech and a BA equivalent in Education from St. Leo’s University and her professional background encompasses several creative fields including: art leadership, show production prop builder/stagehand, muralist/decorative artist, stained glass artesian, life-casting sculptor, arts and crafts instructor- with children, adults, and special needs individuals. Kim is a mostly self-taught artist and has worked in a variety of mediums, but her true love is hand-building/sculpting with polymer and air-dry clay. Her most recent artistic endeavors are hosting her private Facebook clay group and being a member and exhibitor at ArtWorks Deland gallery, where she sells her work and teaches a variety of clay projects. We are excited to have Kim as a teacher for Week 3 of Camp Create. Nicole SteeleNicole Steele has been a teacher for 16 years and currently teaches Art at Starke Elementary in Deland. She has a passion for creating many forms of art and encouraging her students to explore all media. Nicole was recently named as a recipient of the 2025 Crystal Apple Award by the DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce. Nicole and her loving husband Lance have two amazing children, Mason who is 21 and Maddie who is 17 and attends Deland High School. Nicole moved to Florida 3 years ago from Tennessee with her family and they love to explore everything Florida has to offer! Nicole will be joining us as a teacher for Weeks 1 and 2 of Camp Create. Tamera Dillen Tamera Dillen has been teaching life skills and art for 12 years, the last 3 years exclusively focusing on art education. Tamera holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies majoring in Education and Art from the University of Central Florida. She loves guiding students through self-expression using various forms of art. For Tamera, it’s rewarding to see her students explore their art skills and art making processes. Spending time outdoors, gardening, hiking, enjoying concerts, going to festivals, and creating 2D art like landscapes are all things Tamera loves. Tamera will be teaching with us for Week 4 of Camp Create. Jarobi Watts, Camp Create Program Assistant Jarobi Watts is a part of Stetson University’s Class of 2025 and has spent the last 4 years earning his Bachelors of Music with an Outside Field in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies. He began playing his first instrument, the double bass (also known as the upright bass), at the age of eleven in middle school. Jarobi then started learning more instruments such as the electric bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and exploring the genres of classical, jazz, gospel, rock, soul, and acoustic music. Not only is Jarobi a multi-faceted musician, but he also has been educating young musicians and performing artists over the past few years in local schools and music programs. Jarobi is a staff member at the Museum of Art – DeLand, usually assisting with facilities and exhibitions. He is excited to join us again this summer as the Camp Create Program Assistant. Camp PoliciesCancellations and Refunds No fees will be returned or credits issued for failure to attend.There will be no make-up classes due to a student’s illness, unanticipated travel or other reasons not the responsibility of the Museum of Art – DeLand.If a class is canceled, students will be notified at least two (2) days prior to the date of class, and tuition will be refunded. The Museum reserves the right to substitute teachers as needed.A refund will be issued minus a $25 processing fee for cancellation up to 7 days prior to beginning of the session. No refund will be issued after the 7 day deadline.Check In/Check Out Students cannot be dropped off more than 15 minutes before the start of class and students are to be picked up promptly after the end of class. Please let the museum staff know if you are running late. A fee of $1 per minute will be assessed for late pick up or early drop off.Students can only be signed out by authorized adults with identification each day.If any changes need to be made to authorized adults for pick up list, changes must be submitted in writing to Jodi-Ann Taylor.Lunch/Snacks Campers should bring two snacks, a lunch, and water bottle with them in clearly labeled containers each day. No refrigeration or microwave is available.If your child needs any type of medications during camp, please see Jodi-Ann Taylor on Monday at check in.Dress Art camp is messy so please send your child with clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.Campers must wear close toed shoes each day.Please have your child leave all personal items at home, as we cannot be responsible for them. For more information contact Jodi-Ann Taylor, Associate Curator of Education, at [email protected] Ready to register? CLICK HERE. Interested in volunteering for Camp Create? Fill out an application here. Scholarships for Camp Create are also available. Fill out an application here.
Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
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Monday June 23 10:00am - Friday June 27 3:00pm EDT
Museum of Art – DeLand Downtown, 100 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, 32720, United States
Teen Arts Academy 2025
Teen Arts Academy is the Museum of Art – DeLand’s summer camp program designed especially for teens ages 12 and up. Students will be able to explore new avenues of creative thinking and innovative artmaking. Teen Arts Academy students will engage in 2D and 3D methods an......More
Teen Arts Academy is the Museum of Art – DeLand’s summer camp program designed especially for teens ages 12 and up. Students will be able to explore new avenues of creative thinking and innovative artmaking. Teen Arts Academy students will engage in 2D and 3D methods and will study art techniques, art history, and a variety of art media. No previous experience necessary! Visits to the Museum’s galleries and walkable field trips to local landmarks will enhance the educational experience and provide additional motivation and inspiration. The Teen Arts Academy meets at our downtown location at 100 N. Woodland Blvd. from 10am-3pm Monday through Friday of each week. 2025 Teen Arts Academy Schedule June 23rd-27th ARTivism: Global Perspectives on Art for Social ChangeFacilitated by internationally renowned Stetson University Professor, Dr. Rajni Shankar-Brown For ages 12 and up This immersive program equips youth with vital artistic, leadership, and social skills through the exploration of fine arts, creative expression, cultural diversity, and community engagement.Participants will deepen their understanding of how art connects people worldwide, learning about artists from various cultures and regions, and understanding how creativity can amplify voices for positive social change. In this academy, youth will embark on a journey of artistic discovery through a variety of hands-on activities in multiple mediums—painting, sculpture, photography, performance, and more. Alongside developing technical skills, participants will build their capacity for critical thinking,empathy, communication, and collaboration. They will discover different cultural art forms,explore social and environmental issues, learn about community organizations, and examine the transformative role of art in addressing social issues globally. Registration begins March 1st, 2025. Information and registration is available online at www.MoArtDeLand.orgTeen Arts Academy is Monday – Friday from 10am to 3pm and is for ages 12 and upLocated at 100 N. Woodland Blvd. on the corner of Woodland Blvd. & New York Ave.Tuition per 5 day weekly session – $195 Members / $220 Non-members Register early for a $10 discount between March 1st – March 31stReceive a $10 discount for registering multiple children OR a $10 discount for multiple weeksFor more information contact Martha Underriner, Curator of Education, at [email protected] Teen Arts Academy PoliciesCancellations and Refunds No fees will be returned or credits issued for failure to attend.There will be no make-up classes due to a student’s illness, unanticipated travel or other reasons not the responsibility of the Museum of Art – DeLand.If a class is canceled, students will be notified at least two (2) days prior to the date of class, and tuition will be refunded. The Museum reserves the right to substitute teachers as needed.A refund will be issued minus a $25 processing fee for cancellation up to 7 days prior to the beginning of the session. No refund will be issued after the 7 day deadline.Check in/Check Out Students cannot be dropped off more than 15 minutes before the start of class and students are to be picked up promptly at the end of class. Please let the museum staff know if you are running late. A fee may be assessed for late pick-ups.Students can only be signed out by authorized adults with identification each day.If any changes need to be made to authorized adults for pick up list, changes must be submitted in writing to Martha Underriner.Lunch/Snacks Campers are welcome to bring snacks, a lunch, and water bottle with them in clearly labeled containers each day. No refrigeration or microwave is available.If your teen needs any type of medications during camp, please see Martha Underriner or the teacher on Monday at check in.Students may take short field trips to other locations within walking distance. Consider sending your child with a small amount of spending money.Dress Art camp is messy so please send your teen with comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.Ready to register? CLICK HERE. Scholarships for the Teen Arts Academy are also available. Fill out an application here.
Museum of Art – DeLand Downtown, 100 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, 32720, United States