DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts

Central Florida has a lot to offer that does not involve water and the coast. DeLand is one of those towns that is full of things to discover. Thirty minutes from Daytona Beach, it is home of the renowned Stetson University, has a thriving art community, quaint and unique restaurants, and fabulous shops. 

Every November, DeLand hosts the Fall Festival of the Arts. Approximately 170 to 175 national artists will display and sell their art work in the historic downtown shopping district, just in time for holiday gift-giving. This is an exciting, juried fine art show not to be missed! 

The historic preservation district of downtown DeLand provides a charming backdrop for this annual festival which is dedicated to those who create as well as those who appreciate and collect art.

More than 50,000 patrons enjoy the fine art exhibits presented by these juried artists of various mediums including painting, glass, sculpture, jewelry, leather, photography, printmaking, wood, ceramics, and fiber.

On the weekend before Thanksgiving! November 21-22, 

Saturday & Sunday 10:00AM - 5:00PM

100 N Woodland Blvd #4, DeLand, FL 32720, Phone: (386) 738-5705

A juried show of fine arts and fine crafts Patron Program

Live entertainment

Exceptional food

Youth art exhibit

Hands-on art workshops for children

Performing arts for children

Free to the public

Convenient parking

 

Creative Florida Living 

Janet Sells 

Books, Art, Music Festival Is here! BAM Fest!

Ring in the holiday season at this season’s BAM Fest (Books, Art, and Music Festival) on Wednesday, November 18 from 3-8p.m. at the Port Orange-South Daytona Chamber of Commerce building located on the river at 3431 S. Ridgewood Avenue in Port Orange. 

This free event is open to the public. Throughout the evening you can enjoy entertainment from professional harpist and singer/songwriter Melody Anglin, as well as other local musicians. There will be book signings from over 24 award winning authors, and art for sale from several world-class area visual artists. In addition to light refreshments, there will be an interactive puppet show, Princess Rain and the Dragon, for the kids at 4:45pm. 

The event is intended to celebrate and support Volusia County’s gifted artistic and creative community. It is being co-sponsored by Taylor and Seale Publishing and the Creative Happiness Institute, and partially through a grant from the Cultural Council of Volusia County. Also present will be representatives of Volusia County Council, the City of Daytona Beach, and numerous arts and cultural organizations from our area.

“We would like to present an awareness of the rich, artistic talent of local writers, artists, musicians and entertainers in this area, thus the name BAM Fest, Books Art and Music,” says Dr. Mary Custureri, director of Taylor and Seale Publishing, “As writers, the event’s sponsors are especially interested in inspiring and developing young writers and readers by exposing them to local authors. We are doing this by offering a gala evening at a beautiful venue where people can enjoy the scenery of the Halifax River as they browse through books, admire a gallery of art, and listen to music from talented, professional musicians.” 

Many items will be for sale, personalized and gift wrapped. Some art spaces are still available for the event. 

For more information, go to Taylor and Seale Publishing, email mk@taylorandseale.com, call Dr. Custureri at 1-888-866-8248, or email Dr. David B. Axelrod, director of Creative Happiness Institute. 

 

Creative Florida Living 

Janet Sells Homes 

Halifax Art Festival

Get ready! Every year, just when the weather begins to turn cooler, we welcome the Halifax Art Festival to Daytona’s Beach Street. Celebrating its 53rd anniversary, the Halifax Art Festival is the 2nd oldest continual art festival in the state of Florida.

The festival attracts approximately 45,000 visitors to view the works of over 200 fine artists and artisans from all over the country. Offering live entertainment, a student art competition, children’s activities, fine dining in many local restaurants and cafes, as well as food trucks, the Halifax Art Festival is a premier annual event in Central Florida and benefits the Museum of Arts & Sciences.

 From ceramics and basket weaving to watercolors and oil paintings, original artwork in an array of mediums, crafts, home goods, jewelry, and clothing, the Halifax Art Festival celebrates established as well as emerging artists and craftspeople. There will also be local artists on hand from The Art League of Daytona Beach to demonstrate various art techniques. With all of the handmade, unique items for sale, HAF is the perfect place to get some holiday shopping done.

The festival is located on Beach Street, between Orange Avenue and Bay Street, in downtown Daytona Beach. Parking is free, but get there early so you can find a spot. Admission to the festival is free.

Saturday, November 7th from 9am to 5pm and Sunday, November 8th from 10am to 4pm

Visit the website for more info

 Creative Florida Living

Janet Sells