Museum of Art - DeLand

Art Creative Entrepreneurship Talk
2023-04-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
The Museum of Art – DeLand, Stetson University, and The Prince Entrepreneurship Program the School of Business Administration present an Art Creative Entrepreneurship Talk with artist Michel Delgado, whose exhibition, A Quiet Revelation will be on view at our downtown DeLand gallery.
EVENT DETAILS
Art Creative Entrepreneurship Talk with Michel Delgado
Thursday, April 20, 2023 | 6 – 7 p.m.
Stetson University, Lynn Business Center Room 108 (Rinker Auditorium)
345 N. Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32723
Admission: Free

Presented in partnership with Stetson University. Co-sponsored by The Prince Entrepreneurship Program the School of Business Administration.

ARTIST STATEMENT
Growing up in Senegal, on the west coast of Africa, life and art shared the same space. They were indistinguishable. As a young boy in Dakar, I learned that art is the tool I have for a direct and honest conversation with my own heart. Art always has been my rescuer, my liberator – creatively, emotionally, spiritually. I’m a self-taught painter, able to create in any media, always painting work that is straightforward and personal, work coming from a place within me that is constantly loud and growing. My work has been called naive. I fill my canvases with intense and basic colors, crisply painted shapes, and meticulous detail; I make work without conventional representational techniques; my work is free of metaphor, irony and paradox. I paint straightforward narratives, stories of my journey and memories of everyday experiences. Everything I create and paint comes through my relationship with the world around me, my direct response to my fantasies, my wonder and my spiritual growth. No journey in my life remains as straightforward as painting.

This exhibition and its attendant events are funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Florida Division of Arts & Culture.

Image: Michel Delgado, Swimming in Mystery, Mixed Media on Watercolor Paper, 25 x 21 in, 2014

Introduction to Poetry Slam
2023-04-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Presented by writer, poet and spoken word artist Kevin Campbell (A.K.A. NoirJente), Introduction to Poetry Slam will cover the history of the art form (which might be older than you think), as well as various facts and observations on Poetry Slam. We will discuss some of the various formats poetry slams can take, different strategies used by successful and well-known poets, and view and discuss a few really great examples of performance poetry. This is the first in a series of three poetry workshops in conjunction with Poetic Visions 2023.
There is no cost to participate, but RSVP is required as space is limited. Participants can call the Museum at (386) 734-4371 to reserve a spot.
Event Details
Introduction to Poetry Slam Workshop
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | 2:00 p.m.
Museum of Art – DeLand
600 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720
Admission: FREE with RSVP required at (386) 734-4371

About Kevin Campbell:
Kevin W. Campbell (A.K.A. NoirJente) is a resident of DeLand and an accomplished writer, poet and spoken word artist. He is the author of the chapbook, Sadoto (2014). He has served as Slam Coordinator of Mainstreet Art and Culture Slam of DeLand since 2014, and has served as Slam Coordinator of both the Florida State Poets Association and the Creative Happiness Institute since 2015. In his work as slam coordinator, he has helped facilitate the dreams of countless poets and writers in representing DeLand and Central Florida in over two dozen regional and national poetry competitions and festivals. In 2022, the National Federation of State Poetry Societies appointed Kevin to its board as its first ever Performance Poetry Advocate. In that capacity he has helped organize several national and regional poetry events. Mr. Campbell is also serves as Vice-Chair of the African-American Museum of Arts of DeLand. Look for his newest poetry collection, Ruby and Blood and Salt, in the near future.

Poetic Visions
2023-03-31 17:00 - 2023-09-03 16:00 | Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
The Museum of Art DeLand, Creative Happiness Institute, and MainStreet Art & Culture Slam of DeLand are proud to present The 2023 Poetic Visions Art and Poetry Exhibition.
The 2023 Poetic Visions competition sought original pieces by local poets prompted by 40 different works from the Museum of Art – DeLand’s permanent collection. A selection of the submitted poems (one poem per piece of artwork) is displayed next to each piece in this special Ekphrastic art exhibition. From March 31 – May 14, the museum-going public will have a chance to view and vote on the selected poems alongside the artwork they represent, and from May 15 – 29, online Museum followers may vote for their favorite videos of selected works, as well. On Friday, June 2, the Museum will host an Awards Ceremony reception to announce the winner and toast all participants.
Don’t miss this enriching crossover experience and come celebrate the transformative power of the arts.
EXHIBITION DETAILS

Poetic Visions 2023 Art Exhibition & Poetry Competition
Museum of Art – DeLand
600 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720
Exhibition on View: March 31 – September 3, 2023
Contest Voting Period: March 31 – May 14, 2023
Admission: Members Free | Non-Members $5

Poetic Visions Opening Reception
2023-03-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Please join us for the Opening Reception of the 2023 Poetic Visions exhibition and poetry competition at the Museum of Art – DeLand, presented in partnership with the Creative Happiness Institute and MainStreet Art & Culture Slam of DeLand.
The contest sought original pieces by area poets prompted by 40 different works of art from the Museum of Art – DeLand’s permanent collection. A panel of judges will curate a selection of the submitted poems (one poem per piece of artwork) to be displayed next to the piece, as well as published in the 2023 Poetic Visions Anthology. From March 31 – May 14, the museum-going public will have a chance to view and vote on the selected poems alongside the artwork they represent.
Don’t miss the 2023 kick-off of this unique artistic crossover event.
EVENT DETAILS
Opening Reception | 2023 Poetic Visions Exhibition
Friday, March 31, 2023 | 5 – 7 p.m.
Museum of Art – DeLand
600 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720
Admission: Members Free | Non-Members $10

RSVPs are appreciated at (386) 734-4371 or contact@moartdeland.org

Guided Tour
2023-03-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Museum of Art – DeLand Downtown, 100 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, 32720, United States
Join our Curator of Education, Martha Underriner for a guided evening tour of our current exhibition, Andrea Kowch: Mysterious Realms. Together, we’ll explore the exhibition and discuss the themes and techniques employed in Kowch’s breathtaking work.
EVENT DETAILS
Guided Tour of Andrea Kowch: Mysterious Realms
Friday, March 24, 2023 | 6 – 7 p.m.
Museum of Art – DeLand, Downtown
100 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720
Admission: Members Free | Non-Members $10

RSVPs appreciated at (386) 734-4371 or contact@moartdeland.org

Image: Andrea Kowch, The Watch, 2014, Acrylic on Canvas, 30 x 30 in., Private Collection

Arts & Drafts
2023-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Museum of Art – DeLand Downtown, 100 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, 32720, United States
Presented in partnership with local bar and market, Sidecar, Arts & Drafts: A Beer Tasting + Art Making Workshop will take place in the galleries of the Museum of Art – DeLand, Downtown.
Create 3 thoughtfully crafted art projects (inspired by the work of Andrea Kowch) while sampling tasty beers provided by Sidecar. No art experience is required – all projects will be designed for any level of skill.
Projects range from blackout poetry to put-a-bird-on-it themed artwork, with all arts supplies, guided instructions, and a flight of six 4oz. beer samples included. Participants must be 21 or older.
Event Details
Arts & Drafts: Beer Tasting + Art Making
Friday, February 24, 2023 | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $30 Per Person
Maximum 40 Guests
RSVP required. Registration now closed.

Poetic Visions Poetry Competition
2023-01-20 09:00 - 2023-02-26 17:00
The Museum of Art DeLand, Creative Happiness Institute, and MainStreet Art & Culture Slam of DeLand proudly present The 2023 Poetic Visions poetry contest, an Ekphrastic poetry competition.
Participants will be asked to write a poem inspired or prompted by up to 40 different pieces of artwork on display at The Museum of Art – DeLand. All submissions will be curated by a panel of five esteemed judges and one poem will be selected to represent each work of art.
Poets may submit up to 3 different poems (3 different works of art as prompts). The winners will then be selected by the general public, who will be able to view the submissions right alongside the artwork in a special exhibit and then vote for their favorites. Entry is free. Selected submissions will be eligible for inclusion in the 2023 Poetic Visions Anthology.
There will also be a two-week video contest conducted on the Museum of Art – DeLand YouTube channel after public voting concludes in the exhibition. Here, authors of the winning entries may contact the Museum to record a reading or performance of their poem while next to their selected artwork.
Awards
First place: $150
Second place: $100
Third place: $50
Video Winner: $100
Youth Prize 14 and under: $50
Youth Prize 15-18: $50
Contest Submission Period
January 20 – February 26, 2023
Poetic Visions Timeline
. Exhibition opens Friday, March 31 and continues through July 16 at the Museum of Art – DeLand’s 600 N. Woodland Blvd. location.
. There will be an opening reception on March 31st from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
. The voting period for the public will begin on March 31 and end May 14.
. Video voting will begin Monday, May 15 and will be tallied Monday, May 29.
. Friday June 2, there will be a wine and cheese reception from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Awards will be announced and there will be a selected poetry reading between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
HOW TO ENTER
For more information, including official contest rules and submission instructions, download the competition overview form here: 2023 Poetic Visions Guidelines

Win a Signed Print by Andrea Kowch
2023-01-18 10:00 - 2023-04-09 12:00
Support the Museum of Art – DeLand in our Spring Fundraiser Drawing for your chance to take home a signed, limited edition print by artist Andrea Kowch. For a limited time, Museum supporters will have a chance to win a beautifully signed and framed print of “Soiree,” by the renowned artist behind Mysterious Realms when they make a donation to the Museum of Art – DeLand. (Print image pictured above.)
Tickets are limited, with a suggested donation of $25 per entry. The winner will be chosen at random on April 9 and notified by email. Winner does not have to be present at the drawing, and the print may be shipped anywhere in the contiguous United States. 100% of proceeds support the Museum of Art – DeLand, its operations, exhibitions, and programs.
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ABOUT THE MUSEUM
The Museum of Art – DeLand is a vital and interactive 501 (c) 3 non-profit visual arts museum enriching the community through its dedication to the collection, preservation, study, exhibition, and educational use of the fine arts. The Museum is a source of cultural focus and is recognized statewide by its peers for academic excellence and community outreach. It is host to several rotating exhibits, gallery talks, receptions, educational programming, master artist workshops, and special events throughout the year.
Thank you to the artist Andrea Kowch for making this drawing possible.

Image: Andrea Kowch, Soiree, 2019, Acrylic on Canvas, 24 x 36 in., Collection of Jim and Jennifer Seale

Andrea Kowch
2023-01-17 10:00 - 2023-04-09 16:00 | Museum of Art – DeLand Downtown, 100 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, 32720, United States
Inspired by memories, inner emotions, history, and a fascination with nature and the human psyche, the stories behind Andrea Kowch’s figurative realist paintings stem from life’s emotions and experiences, resulting in narrative, allegorical imagery that illustrates the parallels between human experience and the mysteries of the natural world.
Andrea Kowch, The Travelers, 2011, Acrylic on Canvas, 36 x 36 in, Collection of David Farber
The lonely, desolate American landscape encompassing the paintings’ subjects serves as an exploration of nature’s sacredness and a reflection of the human soul, symbolizing all things powerful, fragile, and eternal. These real, yet dreamlike, scenarios serve as metaphors for the human condition, all retaining a sense of vagueness, involving and motivating the viewer in uncovering the various layers of mood and meaning to form conclusions from their own perspective, despite the main idea that will always be before them.
We all share a common thread, and as active participants in an ever-changing modern world, the purpose of Kowch’s work is to remind viewers of these places that we sometimes perceive no longer exist, and to recognize and honor them as a part of our history that is worth preserving.
In juxtaposing the human form with animals and a bygone uninhibited American landscape, Kowch’s work provides glimpses into “rooms,” those oftentimes chaotic places we possess internally. The rural, Midwestern landscape of her home state serves as backdrop for the stage of human emotions. The animals present are vehicles for expressing the feelings and underlying tensions suppressed behind the human mask. Symbolic explorations of the soul and events concerning our environment are expressed through the combination of these elements to transform personal ideas into universal metaphors.
EXHIBITION DETAILS
Andrea Kowch: Mysterious Realms
January 17 – April 9, 2023
Museum of Art – DeLand | Downtown Gallery
100 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720
Admission: Members Free | Non-Members $10

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Photo: Marsin Mogielski
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Andrea Kowch’s highly acclaimed paintings garner multiple Best of Show awards in juried exhibitions of national and international caliber, and she exhibits full-time in solo and group exhibitions at museums and galleries across the globe, including RJD Gallery, London and Rome’s Dorothy Circus Gallery, the Muskegon Museum of Art (where her solo retrospective Dream Fields debuted in 2013), the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Jacksonville, the Grand Rapids Art Museum, ArtPrize, Art Basel Miami, the Los Angeles Art Show, ArtHamptons, and SCOPE NYC, who, in 2012, named Kowch one of the top 100 emerging artists in the world.
She is regularly featured in and on the front covers of several national and international publications. Kowch’s works can be found in both public and museum collections, such as the R.W. Norton Art Gallery Museum of the R.W. Norton Art Foundation, Muskegon Museum of Art, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Northbrook Library in Northbrook, Illinois, and in significant private collections worldwide. Kowch resides and works in Michigan and is represented exclusively by RJD Gallery.

Image: Andrea Kowch, The Feast, 2010, Acrylic on Canvas, 60 x 84 in., Collection of Richard J. Demato

Opening Reception
2023-01-15 13:00 - 15:00
Please join us for the Member’s Opening Reception of our new exhibition, Andrea Kowch: Mysterious Realms at our Downtown DeLand gallery space.

Sunday, January 15, 2023 | 1 – 3 p.m.
Museum of Art – DeLand | Downtown Gallery

100 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720
Admission: Members Free | Non-Members $20

Reservations appreciated at (386) 734-4371 or contact@moartdeland.org.

Image: Andrea Kowch, The Travelers, 2011, Acrylic on Canvas, 36 x 36 in, Collection of David Farber (Detail)

Mysterious Realms Gala
2023-01-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Museum of Art – DeLand Downtown, 100 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, 32720, United States
Join us for an evening of uniquely American enchantment. The Museum of Art – DeLand celebrates the opening of Andrea Kowch: Mysterious Realms with a formal gala fundraiser the evening of Saturday, January 14, 2023, supporting the Museum’s educational programs.
Meet the artist and enjoy live music, an open bar, butlered hors d’oeuvres by Bake Chop, and more. Formal or cocktail attire is requested, with an artistic twist as you wish. A prize will be awarded to the most creative and elegant clothing inspired by the work of Andrea Kowch.
EVENT DETAILS
Mysterious Realms Gala
Annual Fundraiser for the Museum of Art – DeLand
Saturday, January 14, 2023 | 7 – 10 p.m.
Museum of Art – DeLand Downtown
100 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720
Tickets: $125 Per Person

A special thank-you to our community partners for making this event possible:
EVENT SPONSORS
AdventHealth
Mainstreet Community Bank
Lisa Ogram, Wealth Management Advisor | Merrill Lynch
Robertson Advisory
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS
Vernette and Jon Conrad
Joan Lee
Linda Colvard Dorian

Image: Andrea Kowch, Sojourn, 2011, Acrylic on Canvas, 72 x 60 in., Grand Rapids Art Museum, Museum Purchase, Booth Collection, 2012.52 (Detail)

Community Day
2022-12-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Presented in partnership with the African American Museum of the Arts, join us for an art-filled Community Day at the Museum of Art – DeLand. Featuring:

FREE ADMISSION to both Museum locations
Free docent-led tour of Najee Dorsey: Southern Crossroads at 1:30 p.m. (100 N. Woodland Blvd. location)
Free docent-led tour of Robert Shetterly: Americans Who Tell the Truth at 3:00 p.m. (600 N. Woodland Blvd. location)

EVENT DETAILS
Community Day at the Museum of Art – DeLand
Sunday, December 11, 2022 | 1 – 4 p.m.
100 & 600 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, FL 32720
Admission: FREE

This event is sponsored by the Museum of Art – DeLand and the Volusia Remembers Coalition, in partnership with the African American Museum of the Arts.

Image: Najee Dorsey, Pickles and Peppermint, 2020, Photomontage, 18 x 11¼ in. (Detail)

Creating Justice: We the People
2022-11-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Rooted in and enabled by a legacy of colonialism and unjust isms, economic, social, and environmental disparities in the United States are persistent and growing. This featured presentation by social justice scholar, educator, poet, artist, and activist Dr. Rajni Shankar-Brown will examine pervasive social justice issues through diverse lenses and confront inequities, while weaving together connections to Robert Shetterly’s exhibit, Americans Who Tell the Truth. Centering healing, liberation, and beloved community, Dr. Shankar-Brown calls on “We the People” to dismantle systems of oppression and work together to create justice.
EVENT DETAILS
Creating Justice: We the People
Presentation by Rajni Shankar-Brown, Ph.D.
Friday, November 4, 2022 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (Galleries open at 5 p.m.)
Museum of Art – DeLand
600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, Florida 32720
Admission: Free
RSVPs appreciated at (386) 734-4371.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Rajni Shankar-Brown, Ph.D., is a Professor and the Jessie Ball duPont Endowed Chair of Social Justice Education at Stetson University and the President of the National Coalition for the Homeless. She is also the Executive Director of the Institute for Catalyzing Equity, Justice, and Social Change and the Co-Chair of Equity and Justice for the International Society for Teacher Education and Information Technology. Dr. Shankar-Brown is a dedicated eco-justice educator, cultural strategist, public policy advisor, poet, artist, civil and human rights activist working to advance intersectional equity and justice. Currently, she is helping to lead a national comprehensive grassroots campaign led by people with lived experiencing focused on housing justice in connection to issues with racial equity, environmental degradation, and education. She is recognized for her civic-engaged leadership including being selected as a Faculty Scholar by the National Humanities Center, Educator of the Year by the Florida PDK International, and Engaged Scholarship Faculty Award by the Florida Campus Compact. In addition to being a passionate teacher-scholar, she is a devoted Amma (Mom) and chai enthusiast.

A Night at the Museum
2022-10-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Featuring a three-course Italian dinner, wine, and live auction, the Museum Guild will host a special benefit evening supporting the Museum of Art – DeLand. Guild Members and friends of the Museum will provide “make it – bake it – create it – donate it ” auction items.
EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Museum of Art – DeLand
Grand Lobby and Gallery
600 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720
$20 Per Person
House wine included or BYOW, $10 corkage fee
Limited to 100 dinner guests (additional seats this year)
RSVP required. Make reservations at the 600 N. Woodland Blvd. Museum location or call (386) 734-4371.

Gallery Talk
2022-10-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Please join us for an evening gallery talk with artist Robert Shetterly, whose exhibition, Americans Who Tell the Truth is on view at the Museum of Art – DeLand.
For twenty years, Robert Shetterly has been painting the series of portraits he calls Americans Who Tell the Truth. The exhibition has been traveling around the country since 2003. Venues have included everything from university museums and grade school libraries to sandwich shops, the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York City, and the Superior Court in San Francisco. In 2005, Dutton published a book of the portraits by the same name. In 2006, the book won the top award of the International Reading Association for Intermediate non-fiction.
The portraits have given Shetterly an opportunity to speak with children and adults all over the country about the necessity of dissent in a democracy, the obligations of citizenship, sustainability, US history, and how democracy cannot function if politicians don’t tell the truth, if the media doesn’t report it, and if the people don’t demand it.
Event Details
Robert Shetterly Gallery Talk
Saturday, October 22, 2022 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Galleries open at 5 p.m.
Museum of Art – DeLand
600 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, FL 32720
Admission: Members Free | Non-Members $5
Seating is limited and RSVP is required at (386) 734-4371.

For more information, contact Pam Coffman, Curator of Education at: coffman@moartdeland.org

Photo: Kane Lewis Productions

Robert Shetterly Gallery Talk
2022-10-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Area educators are invited to join us for a free gallery talk with artist Robert Shetterly, whose exhibition, Americans Who Tell the Truth is on view at the Museum of Art – DeLand.
For twenty years, Robert Shetterly has been painting the series of portraits he calls Americans Who Tell the Truth. The exhibition has been traveling around the country since 2003. Venues have included everything from university museums and grade school libraries to sandwich shops, the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York City, and the Superior Court in San Francisco. In 2005, Dutton published a book of the portraits by the same name. In 2006, the book won the top award of the International Reading Association for Intermediate non-fiction.
The portraits have given Shetterly an opportunity to speak with children and adults all over the country about the necessity of dissent in a democracy, the obligations of citizenship, sustainability, US history, and how democracy cannot function if politicians don’t tell the truth, if the media doesn’t report it, and if the people don’t demand it.
Event Details
Robert Shetterly Gallery Talk for Educators
Saturday, October 22, 2022 | 10:00 a.m.
Museum of Art – DeLand
600 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, FL 32720
Admission: FREE & Open Only to Educators
Seating is limited and RSVP is required at (386) 734-4371.

For more information, contact Pam Coffman, Curator of Education at: coffman@moartdeland.org

Photo: Kane Lewis Productions

Studio Artist Class
2022-10-19 14:00 - 2022-11-02 16:00 | Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Are your kids looking for a creative recharge? The Museum of Art – DeLand’s Studio Artist Class is designed to grow students’ abilities technically and conceptually through a focused 3-week program. Each session meets on Wednesdays on early release days from 2 – 4 p.m.
Students will study elements and principles of art, in-depth techniques, and a variety of artists to inspire their work. This 3-week class will focus on painting techniques and incorporate elements and principles of art throughout the classes. Students will learn painting techniques and learn how to apply arts concepts into finished works. Students will use acrylic, watercolor, and gouache.
Tuition: $70 for Museum Members | $80 for Non-Members

RSVP required at (386) 734-4371.

Class Schedule
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 | 2 – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 | 2 – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 | 2 – 4 p.m.

The Exquisite Moving Corpse
2022-10-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
The Museum of Art – DeLand presents a screening and artist talk featuring The Exquisite Moving Corpse, a film inspired by the Surrealist “Exquisite Corpse” French parlor game.
In a modern-day twist on the original concept, The Exquisite Moving Corpse is a cinematic chain letter, started in March 2020 by artists Chip Lord, Jack Massing, and Sean Miller, who created the first three minutes before handing off the project to an evolving list of artists.
Over the next two years, sixty artists participated in this exciting experimental film project. Each made a one-minute clip in response to the last frame of the previous minute. Sixty artists in sixty minutes. Most of the footage was shot, shared, and edited as participating artists worked in quarantine. Some produced their one-minute video within hours, while others took weeks to complete their clip. Two years of collective efforts produced an open-source project within an isolated, yet digitally connected, creative community of international artists. Contributors include: Mel Chin, Mark Dion, Kara Hearn, Hillerbrand+Magsamen, Nina Katchadourian, Kristin Lucas, Mary Mattingly, Tony Oursler, Phillip Pyle II, William Wegman, and more.
Join us for this unique film screening and artist discussion, where we will be joined by project organizer Sean Miller and participating artist Terri Witek.
EVENT DETAILS
The Exquisite Moving Corpse | Film Screening & Artist Talk

With Sean Miller & Terri Witek
Museum of Art – DeLand
600 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720
Friday, October 14, 2022 | 7 p.m.
Screening begins at 7 p.m.
Talk begins at 8 p.m.
Admission: Free
RSVPs are appreciated at (386) 734-4371 or contact@moartdeland.org

Najee Dorsey
2022-10-08 10:00 - 2022-12-23 16:00
Najee Dorsey chronicles moments in Black life throughout history. Born in Blytheville, Arkansas on January 26, 1973, this visual artist and publisher of Black Art in America has become known for his mixed media collage, digital media collage images of little known and unsung historical figures, as well as nostalgic scenes from African American life in the southern United States. In Dorsey’s view, “Stories untold are stories forgotten.”

Southern Crossroads is a series of stunning mixed media and photomontage works that explore Dorsey’s connection to his southern roots. Many characters in his evocative imagery are of well-known individuals and family, as well as beautiful stand-ins for humanity.
EXHIBITION DETAILS
Najee Dorsey: Southern Crossroads
October 8 – December 23, 2022
Museum of Art – DeLand
100 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720
Admission: Members Free | Non-Members $5

This exhibition is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Florida Division of Arts & Culture.

Image: Najee Dorsey, Return to Eden, 2019, Mixed Media, 60 x 48 in. (Cropped)

"Truth Tellers" Documentary Screening
2022-09-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Truth Tellers, by Kane Lewis Productions, is a film about American Courage. Artist/activist Robert Shetterly has painted over 260 portraits of great Americans and etched inspiring quotes into the backgrounds of each. From the fight to remove symbols of hate to sustainability and climate activism, and from whistleblowing to the rights of indigenous people, Shetterly uses his art to explore these activists’ response to some of the most pressing issues of our time.
From contemporary activists for racial justice Bree Newsome, Zyahna Bryant and Rev. Lennox Yearwood, to climate activists Bill McKibben, Kelsey Juliana, and Bill Bigelow, Shetterly puts them in the context of our great civil rights leaders John Lewis, Fannie Lou Hamer and Bayard Rustin.
These Americans Who Tell the Truth have been exhibited throughout the United States for almost two decades. Truth Tellers is both a story of Shetterly’s art and activism and a history lesson in what it means to be a citizen of a democracy. In bringing Shetterly’s message to a wide audience, Truth Tellers will spark a national conversation on truth telling.
EVENT DETAILS
Screening of Truth Tellers, in conjunction with Robert Shetterly: Americans Who Tell The Truth Exhibition
Friday, September 23, 2022
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Galleries open 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Film 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720

Admission: Members Free | Non-Members $5
Seating is limited and RSVPs are required.
Call (386) 734-4371 or email contact@moartdeland.org to reserve your space.

Robert Shetterly
2022-09-09 17:00 - 2022-12-11 16:00 | Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
What makes a great American? For artist and activist Robert Shetterly, it’s a citizen with the “moral courage to confront issues of social, environmental, and economic fairness.” Shetterly has painted 250 portraits of Americans past and present who exemplify these ideals, with their words displayed next to them in the background of the portraits. The resulting series has been exhibited throughout the United States for almost two decades, and this fall will be on display at the Museum of Art – DeLand.
Photo by: Kane Lewis Productions
Shetterly says, “Americans Who Tell the Truth has tried to be a lantern that throws its light forward and back. Knowing the truth of the past’s struggles for justice is essential to seeing clearly the obstacles and possibilities in the future.”
Learn more about the project and its pieces at: americanswhotellthetruth.org.

EXHIBITION DETAILS
Robert Shetterly: Americans Who Tell the Truth
On View at the Museum of Art – DeLand
September 9 – December 11, 2022
600 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720
Admission: Members Free | Non-Members $5

Top Image: Robert Shetterly, Various oil on canvas portraits. (Selections may vary in final exhibit.)

Opening Reception
2022-09-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Please join us for the evening opening reception of our newest portrait exhibition, Robert Shetterly: Americans Who Tell the Truth at our 600 N. Woodland Blvd. gallery space.

Friday, September 9, 2022 | 5 – 7 p.m.
Museum of Art – DeLand
600 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720
Admission: Members Free | Non-Members $10

Reservations appreciated at (386) 734-4371 or contact@moartdeland.org.

Photo by: Kane Lewis Productions

Passport to Fashion & Luncheon
2022-09-07 11:30 - 14:30 | victoria gardens clubhouse, 1001 Garden Club Dr., DeLand, FL, 32724, United States
Join us for a fashionable fundraiser benefiting the Museum of Art – DeLand, showcasing designer collections by Pepper’s Boutique, New Smyrna Beach & Ormond Beach. Highlights include:
Clothing • Accessories • Gift Wear Available for Sale • Door Prizes • 50/25/25 Drawing • Vespa Photo-Op • 3 Ticketed Drawings
EVENT DETAILS
PASSPORT TO FASHION & LUNCHEON
Hosted by the Guild of the Museum of Art – DeLand
September 7, 2022 | 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Victoria Gardens Clubhouse, 1001 Garden Club Dr. DeLand, Florida 32724
Doors open at 11:15 a.m. | $35.00 for Show & Luncheon
Please call the Museum at (386) 734-4371 for ticket availability.

Reservation Deadline: August 30th

Artist Talk
2022-08-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Join us for a second gallery talk and tour as artist Reynier Llanes discusses his current exhibition at the Museum of Art – DeLand, WHEN THERE IS NO FRONTIER.
EVENT DETAILS
Artist Talk with Reynier Llanes
Friday, August 12, 2022 | 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Museum of Art – DeLand
600 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720
Reception from 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Gallery Talk from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Admission: Members Free | Non-Members $10
RSVP requested at (386) 734-4371

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Considered one of the most complex and lucid artists of his generation following the Cuban tradition of narrative symbolist painting, Reynier Llanes was born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba in 1985. He attended the city’s school of art (Instructores de Arte) and was tutored by one of the country’s most recognized realist artists, Juan Miguel Suárez. In 2005, he moved to Havana where he continued his studies and collaborated with various artists. The capital was a thriving mecca of art and culture, and the museums the grounds for inspiration.
In 2007, LIanes moved to the United States, first settling in Naples, Florida. There, he introduced his work in a major exhibition entitled “Strange Visitor” at the Kapo Maestro Gallery. In 2009, he relocated to Charleston, South Carolina where he was granted an artist in residency at the Jonathan Green Studios.
Llanes was awarded a “Mayor’s Purchase Award” for a piece now in the art collection of the city of Charleston. In 2011, he received first place at the Moja Art Festival Juried Exhibition. In 2012, Oxford America recognized him as one of the “New Superstars of Southern Art.” His work was featured in a traveling exhibition The Vibrant Vision Collection at the Morris Museum in Augusta, Georgia and the Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, South Carolina.
In 2015, Llanes relocated with his family to Miami, home to a large community of intellectuals, collectors, and fellow artists who welcomed Llanes into their cosmopolitan scene. His first solo exhibition in the city took place at Miami Dade College West, entitled “Preserving Cultural Heritage,” which featured a large collection of coffee paintings.
In 2017, Llanes presented his series “Marble Trace” at the North Western State University in Louisiana, and the following year he was offered an artist in residency. He was recently invited to showcase his work in a solo exhibition at the University of Houston for the Latino Art Now Conference in Houston, Texas.
His art is on permanent exhibition in the Denver Art Museum – Denver, CO, Cornell Fine Arts Museum Rollins College, Snite Museum of Art – South Bend, Indiana, Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland, FL, The Arkansas Arts Center, Museum of Fine Arts – Little Rock, Arkansas, Museum of Art – DeLand – DeLand, FL and Museum collection of Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum in Myrtle Beach, SC.
His work has been exhibited in numerous museums and galleries throughout the east coast, among them the Naples Museum of Art in Naples, FL.
For more information on Reynier Llanes and his work, visit the artist’s website at: reynierllanes.com.

Image: Reynier Llanes, Cultivo Una Rosa Blanca (I Nurture a White Rose), 2021, Oil on Canvas, 87 x 76 in. (Cropped)

Artist Talk with Paul Houzell
2022-07-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Presented in partnership with the Fall Festival of the Arts – DeLand, join us for our latest artist talk exploring Black art, artists, and history. Paul Houzell is an artist, teacher, and lecturer “who chooses not to create art for art’s sake, instead seeks to tell stories, communicate and touch lives through this dynamic medium…He is concerned with expressing aspects of creativity that can bring about healing and which lift the human spirit.’’ A Floridian native raised in California, Houzell’s work has been displayed in the United States, Africa, and Brazil.
EVENT DETAILS
Artist Talk with Paul Houzell

Friday, July 15, 2022 | 5 – 7 p.m.
Museum of Art – DeLand
600 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720
Reception begins at 5 p.m.
Artist Talk begins at 5:30 p.m.
Admission is free, but RSVPs are required due to limited seating.
Call (386) 734-4371 to reserve your space.

Image: Paul Houzell, Horsing Around on the Wall at Joe Louis St. Apartments, Oil on canvas, 24 x 36 in.

Clyde Butcher
2022-06-24 17:00 - 2022-09-18 16:00 | Museum of Art – DeLand Downtown, 100 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, 32720, United States
Commissioned by the United Nations to create a portfolio of the mountainous lands of Cuba, Clyde Butcher set out on three week-long expeditions into unfamiliar lands. He explored the island country’s varied geographic regions, from the Sierra Maestra Mountains in Cuba’s eastern Granma province, to the southern coast between Manzananilo and Santiago de Cuba. He ventured to places including Baracoa in the northeast, the southern waterfalls of the Serra de San Juan, and the mogotes of the west in the Piña del Rio region. While taking photographs for the Conference for the Sustainable Habitat of the Mountains, Clyde thought about being part of an event changing history for the better, and enthusiastically saw an opportunity to make a positive difference. His photography transcends political boundaries, challenging us to work together to protect natural places across the globe.
EXHIBITION DETAILS
Clyde Butcher | CUBA: The Natural Beauty
Photography Exhibition
June 24 – September 18, 2022
Museum of Art – DeLand
100 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720
Admission: Members Free | Non-Members $5

Image: Clyde Butcher, Mogote 3, Silver Gelatin Print, 36 x 46 in.

CUBA: The Natural Beauty
2022-06-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Museum of Art – DeLand Downtown, 100 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, 32720, United States
Please join us for the evening opening reception of our new photography exhibition, Clyde Butcher | CUBA: The Natural Beauty at our 100 N. Woodland Blvd. gallery space.

Friday, June 24, 2022 | 5 – 7 p.m.
Museum of Art – DeLand
100 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720
Admission: Members Free | Non-Members $10

Reservations appreciated at (386) 734-4371 or contact@moartdeland.org.

Image: Clyde Butcher, Salto el Rocio 1, Silver gelatin print

Artist Talk with Everett Spruill
2022-06-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Everett Spruill, painter, photographer, and print-maker, will give an artist talk at our main Museum location, part of a speaker series exploring Black art, artists, and history in collaboration with the Fall Festival of the Arts – DeLand.
EVENT DETAILS
Artist Talk with Everett Spruill

Friday, June 17, 2022 | 5 – 7 p.m.
Museum of Art – DeLand
600 N. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, Florida 32720
Reception begins at 5 p.m.
Artist Talk begins at 5:30 p.m.
Admission is free, but RSVPs are required due to limited seating.
Call (386) 734-4371 to reserve your space.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Photo courtesy of Everett Spruill
Everett Spruill was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1954 . His exposure to museums and classical music at an early age would prove to have a great influence on his artistic development.

Spruill is most known for his “Old School Jazz and Blues Series”, inspired by the work of his favorite artists, Romare Bearden and Pablo Picasso. He creates colorful paintings and collages of the fathers of Jazz as well as African themed images with a complex variation of paints, recycled and repurposed materials. Everett is considered one of Central Florida’s biggest influences on African-American Art. He designed and created art for two of Walt Disney World’s Black Heritage Celebrations, seven works for The Amway Art Collection and currently conducts art workshops for central Florida youth through his non-profit arts foundation.
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Spruill’s approach to art is democratic and springs from his belief that art belongs to, and should be shared with, the masses, which is why you’ll be as likely to find his work in galleries, high-end department stores like Bloomingdales or neighborhood community centers, and the walls of local restaurants. He makes sure his art is where the people are. Spruill accepts both public and private commissions.

Image: Everett Spruill, Slave Owner at Age Eleven, Mixed Media On Wood, 13 x 16 in.

Camp Create 2022
2022-06-13 09:00 - 2022-07-22 16:00 | Museum of Art – DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
REGISTER NOW
Camp Create at the Museum of Art – DeLand is back for Summer 2022! Our 6-week summer camp program will be available for 6-12 year olds from June 13th – July 22nd.
This summer, our campers will explore all of the art-filled adventures that they can dream of. Each week a new adventure theme will ignite their creativity and imaginations. Campers will create 2D and 3D projects and will enjoy a wide variety of hands-on art experiences, excitement, and fun. Registration information can be found below.
Campers will have two sessions each day and work on multiple art projects each week. Breaks will be taken 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 await when you make art!
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 2022 Schedule
Week 1: Magical Creatures
June 13 – 17

Unicorns, dragons, and any creature you can imagine will come alive this week as campers make 2D and 3D mixed media artworks. Students will leave with drawing and sculpting skills they can use to make any creature they can dream of!

Week 2: Game On
June 20 – 24

Campers will be leveling up this week as they make video game art! Students will create and design their own artwork based on popular games for kids. Jump, duck, and fly your way through new and familiar worlds and levels all week.

Week 3: Out in the Wild
June 27 – July 1

Journey deep into the wild this week as campers create self-portraits of themselves in the wild, explore printmaking with animal prints, collage exotic landscapes, and more!

Week 4: Under the Sea
July 5-8

Get ready to dive into water themed art projects! Students will swim, splash, and wade their way through everything in the water by painting, drawing, printing, sculpting, and more!

Week 5: Worldwide Adventures
July 11-15

Pack your bags and get ready for a fast paced adventure across the world! Campers will travel across the world through art from the pyramids to Antarctica, stopping at travel destinations along the way.

Week 6: Enchanted Kingdom
July 18-22
From castles to dragons to princesses, explore all that is inside an enchanted kingdom! Our campers will spend a whirlwind journey making 2D and 3D enchanted kingdom inspired creations.

Camp Create 2022 Registration Details

Registration begins March 1, 2022. Parents may register on this webpage at that time, or in-person at the Museum.

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 – $190 Members / $215 Non-members and $160 Members/$185 Non-members for July 5th-8th

Register early for a $10 a week discount between March 1st – April 1st

Receive $10 a week discount for registering multiple children OR a $10 a week discount for multiple weeks.

REGISTER NOW
Camp Policies

Cancellations 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 Martha Underriner.

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 Martha Underriner 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.

If you have any questions or need additional information you may contact the Associate Curator of Education, Martha Underriner at Underriner@MoArtDeLand.org.

For more information contact Martha Underriner, Associate Curator of Education, at underriner@moartdeland.org

Interested in volunteering for Camp Create? Fill out an application here.

Scholarships for Camp Create are also available. Fill out an application here.

Want to donate to our upcoming Camp Create and other educational programs? Consider purchasing supplies from our Dick Blick wishlist here. All material donations directly benefit our students enrolled in our camp and educational programs.

Camp Create Teachers
Our teachers for Camp Create are all highly skilled and experienced art teachers. Read a little bit more about each of them below:
Martha Underriner is the Associate Curator of Education at the Museum of Art – DeLand. She holds an MFA in Studio Art from the University of Florida, a Master of Art Education degree from Texas Tech University, and a BFA in Studio Art from the University of North Texas. She has taught art at all levels for 14 years and has presented on her teaching methods at state and national conferences. She is also an adjunct professor in Creative Arts at Stetson University. When not in the classroom, Martha is in her studio welding or working with clay and glass. Martha is the camp coordinator and will be teaching every week.
Gwen Petersohn has been teaching for 35 years in various positions such as elementary and high school, general education, and ESE. She currently teaches at Osteen Elementary School. Her favorite thing about her job is to inspire each child to create amazing artwork and enjoy the process. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Art and Elementary Education, a master’s degree in Varying Exceptionalities, and is gifted endorsed. She is an educator, author, and professional artist who works in acrylics and has work in the VJL Gallery in Daytona. She is very enthusiastic to work at the museum this summer for Camp Create! Gwen will be teaching in week 1.
Ashley 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 watercolor, acrylic, pen and ink, as well as mandala designs. Ashley will be teaching weeks 1 and 2.
Tiffany Warren is a born and raised Floridian and loves living and working here. She is a teacher in Volusia County and is entering her 8th year of teaching and 3rd year of teaching in art. One of her greatest loves is for fine arts and she loves drawing, painting, and using mixed media to make fun, colorful, and funky pieces. Her favorite things to create with her students tie in pop culture and relevant things to what they may enjoy. Her personal style mixes surrealism and abstract with natural elements. While not teaching and creating, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children at home or traveling. Her hobbies outside of art are playing video games, antique hunting, and collecting neat and unusual things. Tiffany will be teaching in weeks 2 and 3.
Krystal Freer is an experienced teacher who currently teaches at Edgewater Elementary and she has also taught lessons at Hobby Lobby and Michael’s. She has studied art therapy at the master’s level, but started teaching elementary art and loved it so much she put her master’s degree on hold to pursue her love of teaching art. She paints with oil and acrylics and also makes and sells jewelry and beeswax candles. Krystal will be teaching in weeks 3 and 4.
Sarah Marzilli has been in education for 14 years and is currently the art teacher at Pine Trail Elementary School. She has previously worked as an activity director at a beach resort in Ormond Beach and is a graduate of the University of Central Florida. She is a wife and mother of three children. She is very excited to teach the Under the Sea camp and is looking forward to making wonderful under the sea creations using watercolors, mixed media, and more! She loves exploring different types of media with students and inspiring a love of art. Sarah will be teaching in week 4.
Kristen 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. She 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! Kristen will be teaching in week 5.
Bryan Carson has been teaching for 17 years, 16 of those at DeLand High School. Throughout his career, he has mostly taught International Baccalaureate art program classes, and also teaches all levels of Photography, Drawing, and Design. When he is not teaching he creates his own artwork based on threatened and endangered animals, generally in the media of oil and acrylics. His other passion is travel and he has currently been to 52 different countries or territories. He has a strong desire to learn about diverse cultures throughout the world, experience various foods, and explore different landscapes below the surface of the ocean to the top of beautiful mountain peaks. Bryan will be teaching in week 6.
Rex Hammack is an art teacher from Orlando, Florida. He holds a BFA in Studio Art from UCF with a concentration in painting. He especially loves working with rich colors and making paintings that make him laugh. His goal is to help students embrace their imaginations by first introducing useful tools and observation techniques and then allow students to work more intuitively. He feels that as an instructor, his job is to help students cultivate a series of work that they are passionate about. He finds that every artist is different but pushes students beyond their perceived limitations to help them gain confidence and success. Rex will be teaching in weeks 5 and 6.

Where We Find Ourselves
2022-06-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Museum of Art – DeLand Downtown, 100 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, 32720, United States
Join the Museum of Art – DeLand and the West Volusia Historical Society for a collaborative interactive gallery tour and historical reenactment. We’ll take a step back in time to explore the intriguing photographs of Hugh Mangum from Durham, North Carolina, from the early 1890s until his death in 1922 and experience some “living history” of DeLand residents from the same time period.
Mangum was an itinerant photographer who traveled a rail circuit through North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia making photographs on glass plate negatives with a “Penny” camera. Mangum photographs are distinctive for the level of comfort exhibited by his subjects in front of the camera. Though the South of his era was marked by disenfranchisement, segregation and inequality, Mangum’s multiple-image, glass plate negatives reveal the open-door policy of his studio and an artistic freshness unusual for the time period. Seen and experienced in the present, the portraits hint at unexpected relationships and histories and also confirm how historical photographs have the power to subvert familiar narratives.
DeLand counterparts from Mangum’s era will present brief tableaux and stories as we tour the gallery. “Where We Find Ourselves,” the theme of the exhibit, will feature local reenactor/storytellers sharing of their lives and times in the blossoming Athens of Florida.
FEATURED REENACTORS
Blaire N. Carswell
Cheryl Floyd
Stanton O’Neal
Jaidyn Richardson
D’Montrae Harris
EVENT DETAILS
Gallery Tour & Historical Reenactment
Where We Find Ourselves: The Photographs of Hugh Mangum, 1897-1922
Friday, June 3, 2022 | 5:30 – 6:30 P.M.
100 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, Florida 32720
Admission: Museum Members and West Volusia Historical Society Members Free | Non-Members $5
Seating is limited. RSVPs requested at (386) 734-4371 or contact@moartdeland.org.

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Image: Hugh Mangum, Untitled 01, 2021, Archival Pigment Print, 16 x 12 in.
