Discover Art Around Every Corner in Downtown NSB

Step into New Smyrna Beach’s vibrant Downtown Arts District, a walkable hub centered around the iconic Canal Street filled with galleries, murals, artisan studios, and one-of-a-kind creative experiences. Known for its colorful public art and lively energy, this district draws art lovers from across the country, and for good reason. New Smyrna Beach has earned a spot in the book The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America by John Villani, recognized for its thriving creative community and laid-back coastal charm. Whether you're browsing handcrafted goods, joining a hands-on workshop, or simply soaking it all in, inspiration is waiting around every corner.

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Artists’ Workshop Gallery

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The history of the Artists’ Workshop gallery goes all the way back to 1957! In February of 1957, fifteen creative souls..

115 Canal Street, NSB FL 32168

Arts on Douglas

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Arts on Douglas was established in 1996 by artist and Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA) founder, Doris Leeper and,..

123 Douglas Street, NSB FL 32168

Bob Ross Art Workshop

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The Bob Ross Art Workshop & Gallery was opened by Bob Ross in New Smyrna Beach, Florida and has remained open in its..

757 E. Third Avenue, NSB FL 32169

Florida Galleria

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The Story of Highwaymen Gallery, as told by the owner:

The first time I saw a Florida Highwayman painting was in 1992..

427 Canal St, NSB FL 32168

Jane’s Art Center

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Jane’s Art Center, the creative idea of founder and local resident Terry Jane England, is named after her mother, Jane..

199 Downing St NSB FL 32168

The Hub on Canal

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In the spring of 2010, a small group of friends and artists in New Smyrna Beach envisioned a stronger, more sustainable..

132 Canal Street, NSB FL 32168

The Little Theatre

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The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach was formed in 1947 by the Small Group of Citizens to Promote the Arts...

726 East 3rd Avenue, NSB FL 32169

Wirth Gallery

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Born In Carmel, CA David quickly grew to love the ocean and it’s creatures. Having an exceptional talent for art at an..

304 Canal Street, NSB FL 32168

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The Hub on Canal

In the spring of 2010, a small group of friends and artists in New Smyrna Beach envisioned a stronger, more sustainable community created through the sharing of art.

They dreamed of a central hub of artists who would make, showcase, and teach art in a communal space, a welcoming place to gather. This central hub would act as the core support for the many spokes that would reach out to the community. The founders imagined spokes of collaboration, discovery, expression, and revitalization through art, music and wellness. They understood that virtually all social impact studies find positive neighborhood effects associated with community arts and culture.

This hub of art and community defined The Hub on Canal’s central vision: Art • Creating • Community. With hard work and dedication from a core team, the founders’ bold dream came true in 2012. Early assistance from Volusia County and the City of New Smyrna Beach through a Community Redevelopment Grant allowed The Hub on Canal to grow enabling us to purchase our home in 2015, two historic buildings located in the heart of New Smyrna Beach.

The Hub on Canal is located in the heart of the Arts District in NSB. The Hub is home to about 65 local and regional artists. Sixteen have working studios. They stand out from typical galleries by the nearly constant presence of artists creating in our space. Since the beginning they have embraced all the arts, so monthly live music, occasional theatre and regular cinematic exhibitions provide something for everyone. As of mid-2022 they’ve welcomed more than 350,000 visitors since we opened.

The Hub’s goal is to give back to this same community. Outreach is underway through popular initiatives in the local schools, inviting students to display and sell their artwork and through the many after-school programs. Additional programming efforts have been designed to meet the needs of organizations like the Veterans and Alzheimer’s organizations.

Stop by and meet artists as well as shop through many beautiful paintings, sculptures, mosaics, and other fine arts.

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am – 5 pm

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