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 Teen Summer Art Camp 2026

General InformationAtlantic Center for the Arts’ Summer Art Camp welcomes you to ACA Yurick Studios! We’re excited to offer campers the opportunity to explore different artists and artistic styles through creative, hands-on instruction. AgeGrades 6-9 Registration & Paym......More

General InformationAtlantic Center for the Arts’ Summer Art Camp welcomes you to ACA Yurick Studios! We’re excited to offer campers the opportunity to explore different artists and artistic styles through creative, hands-on instruction. AgeGrades 6-9 Registration & PaymentRegistration is on a first-paid, first-served basis. WaitlistIf a weekly session reaches 15 participants, ACA will create a wait list. Wait listed families will be contacted up to 5 PM on the Monday of each session if space opens. ScholarshipsFinancial aid is available for students in need of assistance. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, as long as funds are available. Full scholarships are only awarded in cases of extreme hardship. Contact Miss Peggy, 386-402-7517 or [email protected]. MaterialsThe camp fee covers the cost of all materials. Occasionally, instructors may ask teens to bring in special items for a project such as copies of family photos or common household items. No RefundsIf your teen is unable to attend, your purchase will count as a donation to ACA and be used for future scholarships. Arrival & DismissalSummer Camp runs Tuesday through Friday from 8:45 AM to 2:00 PM. Drop-off & Pick-up Procedures:Camp Classes end at 2:00 PM. Teens should be picked up 2:00 – 2:30 PM at ACA Yurick Studios. Participants must be signed in and out by their parent or guardian each day. Early/Late Drop-off & Pick-up or Alternate Guardian:Parents must provide advance notice for early/late drop-off or pick up, and the full name of individuals who are authorized to drop off or pick up. If someone other than the parent or guardian is picking up the teen, their full name must be provided in writing. The person picking up the teen must provide a photo ID. Lunch and SnackStudents must bring their own lunch and snack in containers with their names clearly written on the outside. Lunches will not be stored in refrigerators. Cold packs inside lunch boxes are recommended. Health Concerns & AllergiesParents must advise us of any health concerns including but not limited to allergies. It is important for us to be apprised of any medical issues. This information is held in the strictest confidence by ACA staff and is only available to Camp Instructors at staff discretion. Disabilities PolicyIt is ACA’s sincere wish that our programs be open and accessible to all participants, regardless of ability. ACA is open to enrollment of campers with disabilities on a trial basis. This is done with the understanding that some participants may require the presence and assistance of a parent or guardian to provide additional assistance. If at any time ACA staff feels that the participant is experiencing ongoing challenges or difficulties in the camp environment that have a disruptive effect on the group, ACA reserves the right to ask that participation be discontinued. LocationACA Yurick Studio, 123 Douglas Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 For more information, please contact Peggy Imbert, Summer Art Camp at (386) 402-7517 or [email protected]

ACA Downtown: Yurick Studios, 123 Douglas Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL, 32168, United States

ACA Kid’s Summer Art Camp 2026

General InformationAtlantic Center for the Arts’ Summer Art Camp welcomes you to ACA Main Campus!We’re excited to offer children the opportunity to explore different artists and artistic styles through creative, hands-on instruction. Each week, campers will rotate throu......More

General InformationAtlantic Center for the Arts’ Summer Art Camp welcomes you to ACA Main Campus!We’re excited to offer children the opportunity to explore different artists and artistic styles through creative, hands-on instruction. Each week, campers will rotate through three engaging classes, with new teachers and themes. This offers fresh experiences and exciting new projects through the summer. Each class is led by one of our dedicated instructors and lasts for an hour. There is downtime for snacks, stretching, games, and lunch. Participants will meet new friends and take-home artwork every week. AgeGrades K-5 (must have completed Kindergarten) Registration & PaymentRegistration is on a first-paid, first-served basis. WaitlistIf a weekly session reaches 50 participants, ACA will create a wait list. Wait listed families will be contacted up to 5 PM on the Monday of each session if space opens. ScholarshipsFinancial aid is available for students in need of assistance. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, if funds are available. Full scholarships are only awarded in cases of extreme hardship. Contact Miss Peggy, 386-402-7517. MaterialsThe camp fee covers the cost of all materials. Occasionally, instructors may ask children to bring in special items for a project such as copies of family photos or common household items. No RefundsIf your child is unable to attend, your purchase will count as a donation to ACA and be used for future scholarships. Arrival & DismissalSummer Camp runs Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00PM. Drop-off Procedures:Parents may wait until their children are escorted to their respective classes if they choose to do so. Children must be signed in and out each day by a parent or guardian. Pick-up Procedures:Camp Classes end at 2:00 PM. Children should be picked up 2:00 – 2:30 PM at ACA Main Campus. Children must be signed in and out by their parent or guardian each day. Early/Late Drop-off & Pick-up or Alternate Guardian:Parents must provide advance notice for early/late drop-off or pick up, and the full name of individuals who are authorized to drop off or pick up. If someone other than the parent or guardian is picking up the child, their full name must be provided in writing. The person picking up the child must provide a photo ID. Lunch and SnackStudents must bring their own lunch and snack in containers with their names clearly written on the outside. Lunches will not be stored in refrigerators. Cold packs inside lunch boxes are recommended. Health Concerns & AllergiesParents must advise us of any health concerns including but not limited to allergies. It is important for us to be apprised of any medical issues. This information is held in the strictest confidence by ACA staff and is only available to Camp Instructors at staff discretion. Disabilities PolicyIt is ACA’s sincere wish that our programs be open and accessible to all participants, regardless of ability. ACA is open to enrollment of campers with disabilities on a trial basis. This is done with the understanding that some participants may require the presence and assistance of a parent or guardian to provide additional assistance. If at any time ACA staff feels that the participant is experiencing ongoing challenges or difficulties in the camp environment that have a disruptive effect on the group, ACA reserves the right to ask that participation be discontinued. LocationACA Main Campus, 1414 Art Center Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 For more information, please contact Peggy Imbert, Summer Art Camp at(386) 402-7517 or [email protected]

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

Young Composers Intensive

Registration is open for this ten-day music residency designed for composers aged 16 to 24 years old. Limited spaces available. Email Ren Morrison for more information.

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

Howard Roland Teen Writing Retreat 2026

Registration is now open for theHoward Roland Teen Writing RetreatJuly 29 through August 3, 2026Atlantic Center for the Arts is happy to announce Jive Poetic as its featured artist for the 2026 Howard Roland Teen Writing Retreat.“A Brooklyn-based writer and DJ interming......More

Registration is now open for theHoward Roland Teen Writing RetreatJuly 29 through August 3, 2026Atlantic Center for the Arts is happy to announce Jive Poetic as its featured artist for the 2026 Howard Roland Teen Writing Retreat.“A Brooklyn-based writer and DJ intermingles hip-hop-inflected sensibilities with different media forms to create a ‘printed mixtape’ of his life… The author’s genre-bending fearlessness and the compelling way he expresses his quest for identity and wholeness through words, images, and music make for a one-of-a-kind read. An emotionally rich and complex work.” —Kirkus Reviews on Skip Tracer “Jive Poetic blends and bends genres of literature and music into odes to family and community. Multiple rhythms and algorithms, several crates of records, a little Nintendo, some reel-to-reel, some bell hooks, and various portraits live in his pages.” ―Terrance Hayes, author of American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin “Finally, we get to hear from the poet and educator who has lit fires under hundreds of young poets. Jive Poetic mixes history, family, and social commentary to bless us with a one-of-a-kind cross-genre collection.” ―Nicole Sealey, author of The Ferguson Report: An Erasure Jive Poetic is a writer, organizer, and educator based in Brooklyn, New York. His work has been showcased on PBS News Hour, BET, and season four of TVONE’s Lexus Verses and Flow. International recognition and support for his work has come from the British Arts Council U.S. Embassies in Australia, Brazil, and Poland and the Minister Of Culture in Antigua and Barbuda. Jive is the founder of Insurgent Poets Society, Carnival Slam: Cultural Exchange, and the co-founder of the Brooklyn Poetry Slam. In 2017, Jive was the first recipient of the John Morning Award for Art and Service. When he is not on tour, Jive teaches poetry and hip-hop workshops to at-risk youth in New York City and the surrounding area. Jive received his BA in Media Studies from the State University of New York at Buffalo and his MFA in Writing and Activism from Pratt Institute. Application deadline: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 APPLY NOW

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