Deck The Chairs
Established in 2013 with the creation of a free multi-week event featuring decorated lifeguard chairs. DTC attracts visitors while benefiting students through collaborative visual and performing arts activities.
Impact
A popular tradition at the Beaches, the JBDTC event attracts 120,000 visitors during the holiday season. More than 2100 students participate in decorating, stage performances, and volunteer activities.
Service
Engagement includes 120 partnerships and 500+ volunteers working year-round on DTC programs and event management — DTC is developing more opportunities for safe, accessible arts experiences.
Community
Through public/private collaborative energies, DTC produces unique events and activities focused on bringing community together in public space showcasing emerging young talent.
Join Us as a Volunteer
The holiday season energizes hearts and minds with focus on family and community. Jax Beach Deck The Chairs fulfills a meaningful chance to gather and celebrate. Decorators, concessions support, and community ambassadors are just a few areas where you can help out. Contact us if you would like to help this holiday season.
Jax Beach Deck The Chairs Sponsorship
JBDTC community partnerships are built through public/private commitment to the DTC mission. Strong partnerships help us create a uniquely Beaches, family-friendly experience year after year. Space is limited and chair decorators are assigned on a first come first serve basis.
News
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla (March 31, 2025) — Deck The Chairs (DTC), a Jacksonville Beach-based non-profit organization, today announced the launch of Deck The Bins, a student art decorating contest. The contest, which launches March 31 and runs through May 16, is an opportunity for students across the First Coast to design artwork to wrap the…
Kurtis Loftus
May 14, 2025
RAIN/FOG EXPECTED TO NEGATIVELY IMPACT LIGHT DISPLAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING, 12.19 JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla (November 17, 2024) — Jax Beach Deck The Chairs (JBDTC) event organizers and volunteers will spend Tuesday, 12.17 through Thursday, 12.19 closely monitoring rain and dense fog impacts on the popular, free decorated lifeguard chair exhibit and children’s arts showcase. Now…
Kurtis Loftus
December 17, 2024
2023 was an incredible year for DTC. We are just now catching our breath and putting together the stories and data to share with community partners.DTC continues to expand its mission promoting children’s arts and arts education. The 2023 holiday season showcased our biggest stretch in 11 years.Two free public displays were created for Jacksonville and…
Kurtis Loftus
February 13, 2024