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Root Family Wing, Museum of Arts and Sciences
The power couple, whose love of the Museum of Arts and
Sciences began with volunteerism in the early 1970’s, created the
Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art to showcase meticulously
restored Florida art, dating back to the 19 th century. The museum
addition has helped elevate and enhance the arts and cultural
offerings in the community, while preserving renderings of
Florida’s bygone landmarks.
Hyatt Brown says it’s what they have always envisioned for
the museum addition, and the community’s embrace of the space
has bolstered his other goal – to create an endowment to ensure
the museum’s sustainability for generations to come.
“It’s becoming a place that people want to go to, not just
for the paintings and the cultural enjoyment but because the
ambiance of the museum becomes interesting and intriguing,” he
said. “The good thing is, as an attraction, it’s allowed the main
part of the museum to become better known.”
The establishment of a $15 million endowment to support
the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art has ensured the
sustainability of the operations for the future, and in January 2019
the couple launched the $10 million endowment campaign for the
Museum of Arts and Sciences.
The Browns have pledged to match donations two-to-one in
support of the museum, an undertaking they feel is important to
the community’s future.
Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art
fortunate in that we can afford to give back substantially so that
others may benefit.”
The same desire to foster arts in Volusia County is felt by the
International Speedway Corporation, started by another pillar of
the community, the France family.
As International Speedway Boulevard continues evolving
into a world class destination, the addition of ONE DAYTONA
has been a major step toward achieving this goal. Showcasing
art in public places is a key factor in beautifying the area while
maintaining the defining attributes of Daytona Beach, including
the iconic 1920’s Jantzen Diving Girl mannequin, a fixture in the
area since the 1960’s, installed at ONE DAYTONA this January.
Opening of the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art
Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art
“If the museum is going to be in a growth area, and Volusia
County is a growth area, it has a greater responsibility to do more
things culturally for the community, and that costs money,” said
Brown. “It’s our town. This is where we came up and I grew
up. We have an obligation to the community, and we’ve been
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What began as a dream for Lesa France Kennedy, Chief
Executive Officer of the International Speedway Corporation,
was inspired by Legends Outlet in Kansas City, located near
the Kansas Speedway. Combining luxury lifestyle and retail
opportunities the space offers a chance to enjoy art and live
entertainment, all in one place. While the ONE DAYTONA
concept has grown into a premier destination along International
Speedway Boulevard, the inclusion of local artists adds flair
to the sprawling property interwoven with national and
international brands.
“With ONE DAYTONA, our goal was to create a community
epicenter here,” said Lesa France Kennedy, ISC CEO. “Public art
rose to the top as a way to significantly enhance our common
areas, creating a lasting connection to the distinct culture and
uniqueness that makes the Daytona Beach area such a special
place,” she said.
Among the commissioned artists is Libby Ware, a Port Orange
sculptor, whose work is featured in two installations on the