In Volusia County, the beach is a big attraction, but so too is the arts and culture scene. From the historic Peabody Auditorium to the Daytona Turkey Run – arts and culture is a significant contributor to the County’s economy. With continued “out of the box” thinking from local arts leadership, the arts will continue to be a creative, economic force.Read More
An area’s art scene has commonly been tied to its strength and viability on the global business and culture fronts, and that perception is especially true of local and public art.Read More
By offering non-traditional arts degrees; connections to local business; and real-world work experience, area institutions of higher learning are playing an important role in the arts.Read More
In 2000, Volusia County residents voted to reinvest in cultural infrastructure by approving a tax referendum which will sunset in 2021. Read More
How do we stay ahead of the game? How do we continue to diversify our economic drivers? Even as the economy continues its upward trend, these are the questions on the minds of economic development teams in Volusia County and across the nation.Read More
Arts and culture comes in many forms, and in Volusia County there is a plethora of local art galleries, performing arts venues and theaters. One of the area’s most well-known locations for art is the Museum of Arts and Sciences, in the heart of Daytona Beach. Read More