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An Art Affair

The last weekend in October, Garden & Gun hosted An Art Affair in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, a destination known for its thriving creative community and Arts Trail. To kick off the weekend, guests enjoyed a dinner at historic Victoria 1883 en plein air, featuring a live painter, a menu by chef Scott Krause of City Market Bistro, and tablescapes that incorporated local artists’ works. The following morning, guests gathered downtown for a mimosa bar with Natalie’s Orchid Island Juices before pursuing works of art at Jane’s Art Center, The Hub on Canal, Arts on Douglas, and Artists Workshop. The experience culminated with a luncheon by chef Andre Compres at Riverpark Terrace and a poetry reading by Chicago poet laureate and Atlantic Center for the Arts artist-in-residence Avery R. Young.

 

Special thanks to:

New Smyrna Beach Area Visitors Bureau
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company

November 6, 2023

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Victoria 1883

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Victoria 1883

Photo: Joanna Moore

The tablescapes include ceramics by New Smyrna Beach artists.

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The tablescapes include ceramics by New Smyrna Beach artists.

Photo: Joanna Moore

Guests’ table numbers displayed on paintbrushes.

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Guests’ table numbers displayed on paintbrushes.

Photo: Joanna Moore

From left to right: Chase Quinn, Gibbes Museum of Art curator; Amanda Heckert, Garden & Gun executive editor; Fabiola Spooner, Victoria 1883 owner; and Debbie Meihls, president of New Smyrna Beach Area Visitors Bureau

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From left to right: Chase Quinn, Gibbes Museum of Art curator; Amanda Heckert, Garden & Gun executive editor; Fabiola Spooner, Victoria 1883 owner; and Debbie Meihls, president of New Smyrna Beach Area Visitors Bureau

Photo: Joanna Moore

A whiskey sour made by New Smyrna Beach’s Sugarworks Distillery featuring Natalie’s blood orange juice.

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A whiskey sour made by New Smyrna Beach’s Sugarworks Distillery featuring Natalie’s blood orange juice.

Photo: Joanna Moore

McKenzie and Pearce Fussell.

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McKenzie and Pearce Fussell.

Photo: Joanna Moore

The dinner menu and a ceramic piece from Jane’s Art Center.

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The dinner menu and a ceramic piece from Jane’s Art Center.

Photo: Joanna Moore

Porcini-dusted beef tenderloin with mushroom short rib bread pudding and bordelaise sauce prepared by chef Scott Krause.

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Porcini-dusted beef tenderloin with mushroom short rib bread pudding and bordelaise sauce prepared by chef Scott Krause.

Photo: Joanna Moore

Chef Scott Krause plating the third course, an Indian River orange lime tart with citrus marmalade and chantilly cream.

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Chef Scott Krause plating the third course, an Indian River orange lime tart with citrus marmalade and chantilly cream.

Photo: Joanna Moore

The Hub on Canal, an artist workshop and gallery in downtown New Smyrna Beach.

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The Hub on Canal, an artist workshop and gallery in downtown New Smyrna Beach.

Photo: Joanna Moore

A mimosa bar at Jane’s Art Center featuring an assortment of Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice.

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A mimosa bar at Jane’s Art Center featuring an assortment of Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice.

Photo: Joanna Moore

Tina Tragakis and Christian Bryant, Garden & Gun vice president and publisher

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Tina Tragakis and Christian Bryant, Garden & Gun vice president and publisher

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Beth Sembler observes painter Joseph Palmerio at the Arts on Douglas gallery.

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Beth Sembler observes painter Joseph Palmerio at the Arts on Douglas gallery.

Photo: Joanna Moore

From left: Jordan Mixson, Kiran Joshi, and Anna Claire Hodge Joshi.

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From left: Jordan Mixson, Kiran Joshi, and Anna Claire Hodge Joshi.

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Oysters on the half shell with sparkling rose mignonette espuma, crushed rose petals, and lemon pearls.

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Oysters on the half shell with sparkling rose mignonette espuma, crushed rose petals, and lemon pearls.

Photo: Joanna Moore

Atlantic Center for the Arts artist-in-residence Avery R. Young recites poetry inspired by New Smyrna Beach. 

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Atlantic Center for the Arts artist-in-residence Avery R. Young recites poetry inspired by New Smyrna Beach. 

Photo: Joanna Moore

The table is set for a luncheon at Riverpark Terrace.

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The table is set for a luncheon at Riverpark Terrace.

Photo: Joanna Moore

Red snapper with grilled lemon, Castelvetrano olives, shaved brussels sprouts, and Parmigiano prepared by chef Andre Compres.

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Red snapper with grilled lemon, Castelvetrano olives, shaved brussels sprouts, and Parmigiano prepared by chef Andre Compres.

Photo: Joanna Moore

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