ACED DeLand

New Bench on the Boulevard:
A collaboration between ACED DeLand and the City of DeLand has resulted in another butterfly for the Downtown landscape. The bench was designed by John Wilton and fabricated by DeLand Metal Craft. You'll find it in front of the Bank of America on north Woodland.

Did you know?
There are two large sculptures hanging in the lobby at DeLand's City Hall. These azalea mobiles were created by Harry Messersmith, John Wolfe and John Wilton in 2007. Go up to the second floor lobby for the best view.

Another Mystery:
Here are the remains of a decorated Adirondack chair that was located in Earl Brown Park. Was someone in dire need of firewood?

Shiny and Clean-
"Continuacíon", the bronze sculpture by Costa Rican artist Jorge Jiménez Deredia, located at City Hall Plaza (West New York and Florida Avenues), has recently been cleaned and waxed. This sculpture is part of the DeLand Sculpture Walk, a collaborative effort with the Museum of Art - DeLand and the City of DeLand.

How does this happen?
Is there a troop of wild monkeys living in DeLand?
Artisan Alley, December 2023.

Shiny and Clean-
"Juego", the bronze sculpture by Costa Rican artist Jorge Jiménez Deredia, located on north Woodland in front of the Bank of America, has recently been cleaned and waxed. This sculpture is part of the DeLand Sculpture Walk, a collaborative effort with the Museum of Art - DeLand and the City of DeLand.

Attention Sticker Collectors:
The ACED sticker vending machine has been relocated to Sidecar Market and Bar at 100 South Woodland. There are 9 choices available from 3 DeLand artists - collect them all! Bring 4 quarters for each one and support the Arts.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Ten Artists - Two Days Only!
Free Admission! Friday evening and all day Saturday . . . Painting, Mixed Media, Pottery, Jewelry, small Sculpture and Fiber Arts - all within a brushstroke of New York Avenue and Artisan Alley. Call 305-304-4190 if you need more information.

Attention Sticker Collectors:
ACED has installed a Sticker Dispenser in the lobby of the Museum of Art at 100 North Woodland, near the entrance to the Museum Store. There are 9 choices available from 3 DeLand artists - collect them all! Bring 4 quarters for each one and support the Arts.

It's Festival time!
Saturday and Sunday - Nov 18 and 19, 2023
10 am - 5 pm Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm Sunday
Woodland Boulevard, DeLand

Bruce Merrell recently completed a mural for the VFW at 510 south Alabama Avenue. The mural is best seen from Euclid Avenue.

The five Palm Tree Art Wraps on east Voorhis off south Woodland have been refreshed (beside Ace Hardware). Drive by and check them out. October 2023

On October 6, DeLand artist Bobbi Baugh, a member of the Museum of Art - DeLand's Public Art Committee, led forty 4th graders from the St. Barnabas School in DeLand on a tour of the 2023 DeLand Sculpture Walk.

A few years ago, the Museum of Art - DeLand was gifted a sculpture titled “Tar Rose" by prominent artist Dennis Oppenheim. It currently sits on the former Children’s Center property but will soon be relocated to a site near the University Avenue entrance to the museum parking lot. Like all outdoor sculpture from time to time, this piece needs refurbishing.
Harry Messersmith has been contracted to do so with an estimate of $2000-2500. As is often the case, there is no budget to support this task, so if anyone has any helpful ideas about funding this project, please email us at [email protected].

The three Palm Tree Art Wraps on the east side of the boulevard where Georgia meets Woodland have been refreshed. Stop by and check them out. September 2023

The DeLand Sculpture Walk's Otocast listing has been expanded to include not just the new sculptures in this year's exhibit, but all the sculptures in the DeLand area. Use your smart phone to access the Otocast app. Then scroll through to find the DeLand Listing. Each sculpture has a photo, a description, an audio clip and a location map.

Looking closely -
"Florida Springs 1" by Judith Greavu, the sculpture in front of Mainstreet Bank on south Woodland, is adorned with intricate detail. Check it out - and try to get there in the morning when the sun is lighting up the glass.

Halloween-themed Dinner Party! Fundraiser Gala & Table Decorating Competition - only 20 tables available (8 person limit per table). https://moartdeland.org/event/dark-arts-dinner-party/

Public Art at City Hall - have you seen it?
“Rivertown Brick Mural” by Harry Messersmith, John Wilton and John Wolfe, in the breezeway, 123 South Florida Avenue

These three DeLand artists were selected by a citizen committee tasked with installing public art in the new city hall building. For this commission, the committee asked that the three artists collaborate on the project. Each artist was well established and successful, so deciding to collaborate was not an easy decision. They spent the following three months deciding if they could successfully work together or not. They finally said yes and the brick mural was installed in December of 2006.

Did you know?
The Legendary Florida Collection featuring paintings by Jackson Walker hangs in the rotunda of the Historic Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand. The courthouse is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and is located at 125 W. New York Ave. The courthouse is closed on federal and state holidays.

Did you know?
DeLand has a Mural Ordinance.
Yep, murals are considered part of the City's Public Art Program, so murals must first be approved before being applied to any buildings (including residential) within the city limits. If you hear of anyone considering a mural, have them contact Kieu Moses at City Hall.

If you find yourself in City Hall in the next few months, make sure to check out the artwork in the first floor lobby.
And if you see some beaming parents while you’re there, it’s because the artwork was submitted from children of city employees. The theme for the display is “Summer in DeLand.” This artwork, part of the city’s Art in Public Places Program, will be on display through September 14.

The "Road Sign Triptych" on south Woodland at the intersection of Georgia Avenue has been removed while DOT does some upgrades in the area. The signs will be returned once the DOT work has been completed.