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07 Dec 2025 |
Weather Update for Dec. 7-8
Rain is expected to negatively impact the light display. Jax Beach Deck The Chairs (JBDTC) event organizers and volunteers will closely monitor the impact of rain on the popular, free decorated lifeguard chair exhibit and children’s arts showcase Sunday, Dec. 7 and Monday, Dec. 8. The concessions tent will be closed on Sunday. Now in...
Continue Reading14 Nov 2025 |
Deck The Light Show on Wednesday, 11/26
Kids, be a part of Deck The Light Show on the opening day of Deck The Chairs, Wednesday, November 26 from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm! The popular Deck The Chairs Musical Tree is part of a new holiday light show featuring dozens of large fun-shaped musical notes available for decorating and hanging by our...
Continue Reading14 Nov 2025 |
Scotie’s Critter Jam on Sunday, 12/14
Students of all ages are invited to Scotie’s Critter Jam on Sunday, December 14 from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm! Paint and decorate fun, life-sized beach critters with local legendary artist Scotie Cousin. This free arts initiative is part of a series of visual arts activities scheduled for the season and designed to support students...
Continue Reading14 Nov 2025 |
2025 Holiday Schedule with New Programming and Activities
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FLA (November 14, 2025) — Deck The Chairs (DTC), a Jacksonville Beach-based non-profit organization, today announced the schedule for its flagship event, Jacksonville Beach Deck The Chairs (JBDTC). The six-week event kicks off Wednesday, Nov. 26 with a visual arts activity for students at 1:30 p.m., followed by ...
Continue Reading06 Oct 2025 |
DTC Christmas Market Brings Holiday Cheer And Support For Students In The Arts
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla (October 6, 2025) — Deck The Chairs is thrilled to announce its inaugural Deck The Chairs Christmas Market for the 2025 season. As a new addition to the popular event, the DTC Christmas Market will take place on November 29 and December 6 at the Seawalk Pavilion, adjacent to the main Deck The Chairs...
Continue Reading06 Oct 2025 |
DTC Student Decorating Challenge Underway
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla (October 6, 2025) — Art programs from 22 middle and high schools will once again display their creative talents through the Student Decorating Challenge. Hundreds of students have been hard at work for the past month preparing to showcase their artistry. Student exhibits will be located at Jax ...
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Deck The Chairs Expands Student Arts Programming For 2025 Season
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla (October 6, 2025) — As Deck The Chairs (DTC) undergoes preparations for 2025 Jax Beach Deck The Chairs (JBDTC), November 26 through January 1, 2026, audiences are invited once again to join in this beloved holiday tradition. This year’s student-focused visual and performing arts programming ...
Continue Reading14 May 2025 |
Deck The Chairs Launches “Deck The Bins” Student Art Contest
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 ...
Continue Reading17 Dec 2024 |
12.17.24 DECK THE CHAIRS WEATHER UPDATE
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 ...
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13 Feb 2024 |
Thank You Partners For Another Awesome Season
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 ...
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