From funky galleries to Smithsonian-affiliated collections, Daytona Beach is home to a vibrant art movement — it’s part of what makes the area’s fabric so completely distinct. Dive into the rich arts and culture scene with a trip to one of these upcoming exhibitions. 

 

Audubon's Birds of Florida exhibit at Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art

Audubon's Birds of Florida

WHEN: Open Sept. 21, 2024 through March 2, 2025
WHERE: Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art
ADMISSION: Included with paid admission to the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art

John James Audubon’s Birds of America was a monumental achievement of both art and ornithology. His collection of 435 prints and accompanying field notes changed the way people saw and understood bird life. A major portion of this production was Audubon’s six-month expedition to Florida in 1831-32. Audubon collected and painted 36 bird species and observed and wrote about 50 more during his time in Florida. Some of the most famous images of his collection such as the American Flamingo, Great White Heron, and Roseate Spoonbill resulted from the Florida trek, and many have strong local connections. Hyatt and Cici Brown have collected over 75 original Havell prints from Birds of America, which have a Florida connection. This exhibit and accompanying catalog will display these historic prints and tell the story of his Florida expedition, where he traveled, what he observed, and what he painted. The exhibit and book will also examine how Audubon’s work inspired the modern conservation movement and remains relevant today.

 

Vision of Florida at MOAS

Visions of Florida: The Photographic Art of Clyde Butcher

WHEN: September 21, 2024 through March 2, 2025
WHERE: Museum of Arts and Sciences
ADMISSION: Included with paid admission to the Museum of Arts and Sciences. This exhibit is also free for museum members.

Discover an undisturbed paradise that is rapidly disappearing. Through the eyes of one of America's finest landscape photographers, journey into the realm of natural Florida - a world seldom seen either by tourists or longtime residents. 

Visions of Florida features the art of a photographer often called the "Ansel Adams of Florida." Clyde Butcher hopes that his large-format, black and white photography of Florida's natural landscapes will change the way people think of Florida, just as Adams' work did for California and the American West. 

Art Imitates Life Ormond Beach

Art Imitates Life

WHEN: November 2024 through April 2025

ADMISSION: Free

Sponsored by the Ormond Beach Arts District, "Art Imitates Life" will showcase 13 hyper-realistic bronze statues in and around historic Downtown Ormond Beach from November through April 2025. 

All 13 sculptures are the work of world-renowned American artist, Seward Johnson (1930- 2020). Johnson’s sculptures have been displayed in public spaces around the world, including Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and the Venice Film Festival, and are included in numerous private collections, museums, and public art collections. Most of the sculptures on display in Ormond Beach will be drawn from his “Celebrating the Familiar” series, which features people doing everyday things. Two are from his “Icons Revisited” series, including “Rosie the Riveter” and “The Kiss” and one, from his “Beyond the Frame” series, depicts the artist Claude Monet at work on a canvas.

The pieces will be located on both public and private property along the Granada Boulevard corridor from A1A to Lewis Street. Stroll along Granada Blvd. or venture into the city’s riverfront parks and you will find tennis players, families, fishermen, puppies, rabbits, a leger carrier on his rounds and more. Check out the map for more details on locations of the statues.

First Saturday Ormond Art Walk

WHEN: Recurring monthly on the first Saturday

ADMISSION: Free

The First Saturday Ormond Beach Art Walk celebrates art and culture, with a cool downtown vibe. Most of the artwork is handcrafted by local fine artists, but national and international artists are here as well. 

Stroll the Boulevard every first Saturday to experience new creations, meet new creators, and treat yourself to a night of intellectual and aesthetic stimulation. 

First Friday Art Walk Downtown Daytona Beach

WHEN: Recurring monthly on the first Friday

ADMISSION: Free

Downtown Daytona Beach invites you to stroll along Beach Street every first Friday of each month to enjoy “ArtWalk”! Meet artists and other art lovers for an evening of stimulating art, fun, and refreshments offered by the following galleries and purveyors of culture:

Experience the area’s inspiring art scene for yourself — start planning your getaway today! Check out our Arts & Culture map, download our free official destination guide or sign up for our e-newsletter.