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Help Us Continue Our Support Of Students In The Arts!
Deck The Chairs (DTC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Jacksonville Beach, is dedicated to benefiting students in the arts through promoting, supporting, and showcasing talent and creativity within the community.
The organization was established in 2013 to create and host a free multi-week event to attract more visitors to Jacksonville Beach during the off-season, while bringing joy to the holiday season, and the Deck The Chairs event was born. The event continues to be led by its non-profit namesake, in collaboration with the City of Jacksonville Beach.
More than a decade since its inception, DTC continues to expand its footprint with a focus on nurturing creative development through community arts engagement. Most recently, the Deck The Bins student art decorating contest was launched, marking a significant step in DTC’s expansion to year-long programming and building on its beloved holiday tradition.
2024 Deck The Chairs Event by the Numbers:
- 120,000 visitors
- 2,100 students engaged in performing arts
- 900 students engaged in visual arts
- 60 hours of live holiday stage programming was performed,
- 70 lifeguard chairs decorated
2025 Deck The Bins by the Numbers:
- Nearly 400 entries received
- 72 winners selected
- 24 bins decorated with artwork
