The 2nd Annual DeArt in DeLand Chair-ity Auction was a HUGE success! Thank you to our community sponsors and amazing artists.
A few of these beautiful chairs were purchased at our event and donated back to ACED for the public to enjoy. They will be placed throughout DeLand soon so be sure to keep an eye out.
The City of DeLand and the newly-formed non-profit organization – Arts, Culture,Entertainment District, (ACED) DeLand – hosted a fundraiser to benefit the City’s public arts programs.
The DeArt in DeLand Fundraiser Event was from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Sanborn Activity & Event Center, 815 S. Alabama Avenue. The event include music, beer & wine tastings, food and fun. Attendees had the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind chairs creatively altered by local artists.
The Museum of Art – DeLand hosts its annual fundraising gala for the 2020 season. The Wonderland Ball celebrates our newest exhibition, Wonderland: Photographs by Kirsty Mitchell, opening in January 2020.
Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Artisan Alley Garage for an enchanted evening of fairy tale proportions. Featuring:
– Storybook bar & hors d’oeuvres by The Table
– Music & dancing all evening
– Special viewing of Wonderland: Photographs by Kirsty Mitchell
Dress with a fairy tale twist if you wish. (And we don’t just mean Alice in Wonderland.) All proceeds will support the world-class exhibitions and educational programs at the Museum of Art – DeLand. Special thanks to our presenting partner, Mainstreet Community Bank for making this spectacular evening possible.
When: Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Where: Artisan Alley Garage, 113 W Georgia Ave, DeLand, Florida 32720
Admission: $50 per person
Finally, we’d like to extend our deepest thanks to our generous sponsors and contributors who have made this gala possible:
– Mainstreet Community Bank (Presenting Partner)
– Advent Health DeLand (Signature Sponsor)
– Merrill Lynch – Bank of America Corporation, Lisa Ogram and Donna Higbe, CFP (Contributing Sponsor)
– Adams Cameron Foundation (Contributing Sponsor)
– Waste Pro (Contributing Sponsor)
– Sal Cristofano & Laura Gosper (Contributing Sponsor)
– Linda Colvard and Robert A. Dorian (Contributing Sponsor)
– Greg Dasher (Contributing Sponsor)
– Rich & Lilis George (Contributing Sponsor)
– Ian Williams & Nancy Hutson (Contributing Sponsor)
– JetBlue (Prize Sponsor)
Sometimes we are lucky enough to have our seniors play for us while we photograph them, such a special treat that Nicole is an amazing violinist. Nicole is a senior at Winter Springs High School. She is the editor-in-chief of the Bear Truth Newspaper, and she loves playing the violin. An interesting fact about her is that she can speak 3 languages – French, Arabic and English.
We had a great time at both the Gallery Opening and the Grand Opening of Blake Elliot’s Salon and Gallery in DeLand. It is the first time Courtney and I had art work displayed in the same place 🙂 Event Coordination by Courtney Ford Event Design. Florals by Julia’s Floral Designs
About Blake:
Blake Henschel attended Stetson University’s art program while working as a hair stylist at St. John’s Club. After graduating, Blake continued working at St. John’s Club for ten years, while maintaining an active interest in creating and viewing art. He knew that opening his own salon would have to embrace his love for doing hair and his passion for art. Inspired by the white cube galleries found in New York and chic, modern interior design, Blake constructed his own business in downtown Deland. Blake Elliot Salon and Gallery is a full service hair salon that doubles as a white cube gallery that features a bi-monthly curated show including local artists. Blake is joined by Stormi Williams, a fellow hair stylist from Deland who adds fun, positive energy to the salon. Both specialize in the latest coloring and cutting techniques. The contemporary, European-inspired décor is unlike anything previously established in a Deland business. Located in Artisan Alley, Blake’s business has experienced a large amount of hype and traffic thanks to his loyal clients and the weekly Deland Farmer’s Market. Blake Elliot Salon and Gallery has already put on one show, Industrial Glamour, featuring the works of three local artists whose works married the imagery of beauty and industry. The next upcoming show will open the first Friday in September, featuring the sketches and in-process works of local artists. For more information on Deland event photography, contact us today!
