Volusia History ECHO exhibit opening

The Ocean Center’s ECHO Gallery will soon feature local art highlighting the history of the county.

The exhibit displays works from seven local artists with a focus on the broad history of Volusia County. Featured artists are Bobbi Baugh, J. Walker Fischer, Fred Peace, Clare Radigan, George R. Thomas, Marianne Verna and Robert Wince.

Meet the artists behind the new exhibit in the Ocean Center’s ECHO (environmental/ecological, cultural, historical/heritage and outdoor recreation) Gallery from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at the Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach.

The artists will be available to discuss their techniques and inspirations during this free reception, which is sponsored by the Volusia County’s ECHO Gallery Committee. Light refreshments will be served.

Attendees can also participate in a guided tour through the Ocean Center and enjoy the numerous pieces of art that are part of the county’s Art in Public Places program.

Complimentary parking is available for attendees in the Ocean Center surface lots and parking garage.

To RSVP for the event, contact Volusia County Cultural Coordinator Robert Redd at rredd@volusia.org or 386-736-5953, ext. 15872.

The ECHO Gallery, which faces A1A, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. To schedule a visit, call 800-858-6444.