Roots and Reflections - April 4th, 4pm to 6pm
2026-04-04 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | African American Museum of the Arts, 325 S. Clara Ave., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Roots and Reflections
Exhibit is free and open to the public!
Featuring Kenneth Harris & Joy Hayes
The African American Museum of Arts in Deland, Florida, proudly presents Roots and Reflections, a compelling dual exhibition featuring the evocative works of artists Joy Hayes and Kenneth Harris. This showcase invites viewers on a profound visual journey exploring the intricate intersections of heritage, ancestry, and contemporary identity. Through a thoughtful dialogue of diverse media and unique artistic perspectives, Hayes and Harris ground abstract concepts of cultural memory into tangible reflections of the enduring human spirit, offering a powerful exploration of both personal history and collective vision.

2026 Thin Man Watts Jazz Festival
2026-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Dr. Noble “Thin Man” Watts Amphitheater, 322 south clara ave, DeLand, 32720, United States
2026 “Thin Man” Watts Jazz Festival
The “Thin Man” Watts Jazz Festival brings the community together over a shared heritage in Jazz Music. Join us in this multi-cultural music experience. This is not just a festival… it honors the lives and works of masters like Watts and Sam Rivers, by providing opportunities for young people to experience this artistic heritage, and to find the artists within themselves. Scan the QR code for more information or visit https://www.wattsjazzfest.com/

Florida Emancipation Day. May 16, 2026
2026-05-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Dr. Noble “Thin Man” Watts Amphitheater, 322 south clara ave, DeLand, 32720, United States
African American Museum of Arts Is Partnering With Goldsboro Historical Museum
AAMA Presents Florida Emancipation Day, May 16, 2026
Time – 12PM to 1:30PM at the Dr. Noble “Thin Man” Watts Amphitheater, 322 S. Clara Avenue, DeLand FL, 32720.
Program Activities

MC – Kevin Campbel
Speaker Dr. Coggins Stetson University
Spoken Word
Youth Involvement
African Drummers – Baba Latir Green
Reenactment – Harriet Tubman by Judith Wyemdo
Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by American Legion Orange Baker Post 187
Solo Lift Every Voice and Sing
Spiritual solos by Rev. Harp

AAMA Cultural Enrichment Summer Camp - 3 Week Summer Program
2026-06-08 10:00 - 2026-06-26 14:00 | African American Museum of the Arts, 325 S. Clara Ave., DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
AAMA Cultural Enrichment Summer Camp 3 Week Summer Program. Grades 1st through 5th.
Dates: June 8-26th, 2026 from 10am to 2pm. FREE Admission!
Located at the African Museum of Arts DeLand, 325 S. Clara Avenue.
Email africanmuseumdeland@gmail.com for more information.

Jazz Album Release Concert
2026-06-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Dr. Noble “Thin Man” Watts Amphitheater, 322 south clara ave, DeLand, 32720, United States
