Southeast Museum of Photography

Things to do in the summer

The Southeast Museum of Photography (SMP) was opened in 1992. It is quite extraordinary in that it is one of only 13 facilities in the entire US dedicated exclusively to photography. SMP has an outstanding scope, reach, and depth of collection and activities in the field of photography and is the largest museum of photography in the southeastern US. Therefore, it is one of those true gems of our Greater Daytona Beach Area. 

 

SMP has hosted significant exhibitions of world-class photojournalism, fashion, and advertising images, and contemporary photographic art with thematic exhibitions by most major photographic artists. Since 1992, the Museum has presented nearly 300 exhibitions, symposia, lectures, and other programs and published more than 40 monographs or catalogues. Amazing!

Annually, the museum holds about 20 exhibitions, most of which are launched with an opening reception and artist talk, which is free to attend.

In addition, SMP offers Spring and Fall Film Series – you can enjoy movies (for free) several times a week to a certain theme. There are also workshops, lectures, and seminars.

Though the next film series begins in August, you can still visit the museum (for free), enjoy the current exhibitions, peruse the gift shop (which has outstanding books and posters), and get out of the heat. A great way to spend part of your day! 

June and July hours are Tuesday-Sunday 12-4pm. The museum is on the campus of Daytona State College at 1200 W International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona Beach.

Address: 1200 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Check out their website for info on current events and sign up for their newsletter. SMP Website

 

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Get Smart -- Relocate to the Daytona Beach Area

What do you think of when you hear Daytona Beach? 

Races, spring break, bike week, fantastic beaches? Yes, we have all that. But did you know that the Greater Daytona Beach Area has more colleges and universities than most cities our size?

There are many advantages to living in a town that is thriving through quality schools:

Interesting speakers, events, concerts, and art openings. Inexpensive or free classes at community colleges, affordable cost of living geared toward students and beginning professionals (that goes for restaurants, housing rent and real estate as well), stable economy through annual influx of students. 

 Let’s take a look at what Central Florida has to offer!

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University is the world’s oldest and largest fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace. Our local campus is one of two of its kind – the other Embry Riddle is in Prescott, Arizona. Embry Riddle is a nonprofit, independent institution offering more than 60 baccalaureate, master’s and Ph.D. degree programs in its colleges of Arts and Sciences, Aviation, Business and Engineering. The school covers all aspects of aviation and is as such specialized and unique. Embry Riddle

Daytona State College has a plethora of distinguished programs within specialized colleges: College of Business Administration, College of Technology, College of Health and Public Service, College of Arts and Sciences – and several more. DSC is most notably known for its School of Photography that includes the Southeast Museum of Photography – a true gem in the Daytona Beach Area. The museum offers FREE movie series, lectures, exhibitions, artist talks, and more. The culinary program at DSC is also worth mentioning. For a nominal fee, you can enjoy a multicourse dinner prepared by blossoming chefs! Daytona State College

University of Central Florida/ Daytona Campus serves about 1000 students with 16 undergraduate programs. University life and the nearby beach, make this campus irresistible. One of the featured programs is a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, as well as a Bachelor’s of Anthropology. Criminal Justice is offered as a graduate program. University of Central Florida

Bethune Cookman University – Founded in 1904 by Mary McLeod Bethune as a school for African American girls, B-CU has become a leading institution in university education right in Daytona Beach. B-CU offers an extensive nursing program, a School for Liberal Arts, School of science, School of Business and much more. B-CU is home to the Wildcats (football), and also offers public events such as black cinema month, prayer circles, sports events, etc.Bethune Cookman University

Stetson University in Deland – 

Accounting, Law, Education, Philosophy, Languages, Computer Science, and much, much more. Stetson University has a very large and beautiful campus. Most notably, it offers an extensive music program. Year round you can enjoy recitals and concerts in the fabulously old Elizabeth Hall on campus! Stetson University

So you can see, The Daytona Beach Area is a good place to get an education, continue education, or change life directions with a new career, while enjoying our beaches, beautiful weather, and countless attractions!

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