36th Annual University Student Exhibition

Through the annual University Student Exhibition, Atlantic Center for the Arts honors the outstanding work being produced by state university art students and recognizes their dedication to the pursuit of excellence. The selection process for this exhibition begins with......More

Through the annual University Student Exhibition, Atlantic Center for the Arts honors the outstanding work being produced by state university art students and recognizes their dedication to the pursuit of excellence. The selection process for this exhibition begins with individual art departments. Department chairs are asked to nominate up to three full-time, degree-seeking students in any medium or style. The quality of work submitted in years past indicates that the departments provide the intellectual and creative direction necessary for students to push their limits, resulting in work that is unique in its singleness of vision. By identifying and promoting these emerging artists, Atlantic Center hopes to focus statewide attention on the high level of creative and experimental work being produced at the college level throughout Florida’s state university system. The juror for this year’s exhibition was past Atlantic Center for the Arts Mentoring Artist (2022) Ryan McGinness.  

ACA Pabst Visitor Center & Gallery, 1414 Art Center Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL, 32168, United States

ACA Live and the New Spirit Café present The Jeff Rupert Quartet

Residency #198

Oct 4–24, 2026 Open call for artists—apply now.Application deadline: Monday, August 5, 2026. Residency #198 is a three-week residency featuring mentoring artists in residence Will Cotton (visual artist) and Hannah Drake (poet). The program includes mentoring sessions, i......More

Oct 4–24, 2026 Open call for artists—apply now.Application deadline: Monday, August 5, 2026. Residency #198 is a three-week residency featuring mentoring artists in residence Will Cotton (visual artist) and Hannah Drake (poet). The program includes mentoring sessions, individual critiques, opportunities for collaboration with artists from different disciplines, private studio time, and meals by Chef Morgan in beautiful New Smyrna Beach on Florida’s central east coast.

Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1414 Art Center Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, 32168, United States

FORe the Arts Annual Golf Tournament

Tee up your Halloween weekend with FORe the Arts at Sugar Mill Country Club in New Smyrna Beach. Enjoy a spirited day of golf, fun, and community impact on a beloved local course—supporting arts programs that build creativity and confidence in youngsters. Hosted by the ......More

Tee up your Halloween weekend with FORe the Arts at Sugar Mill Country Club in New Smyrna Beach. Enjoy a spirited day of golf, fun, and community impact on a beloved local course—supporting arts programs that build creativity and confidence in youngsters. Hosted by the ACA Volunteer League.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Sugar Mill Country Club, 100 Clubhouse Circle , New Smyrna Beach, 32168

ACA Live presents Selwyn Birchwood, contemporary blues

ACA Live and the New Spirit Café present The Kelly/Scott Jazztet

IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts

Call for artists—applications are open for the 51st IMAGES art festival in historic downtown New Smyrna Beach (Riverside Drive & Canal Street). Entry deadline is Oct 1. Become an IMAGES Patron member to secure VIP access to IMAGES 2027. Presented by Atlantic Center for ......More

Call for artists—applications are open for the 51st IMAGES art festival in historic downtown New Smyrna Beach (Riverside Drive & Canal Street). Entry deadline is Oct 1. Become an IMAGES Patron member to secure VIP access to IMAGES 2027. Presented by Atlantic Center for the Arts Image credit: Lunar Studio

Historic Downtown, Riverside Drive & Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL, 32168, United States

ACA Live – concert announcement coming soon at IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts