Meet Char Baxter, ACA/Athens State Master of Fine Arts candidate — proof that creativity has no age limit! At 74, Char is pursuing her MFA in integrative design, devoting 40 hours a week to her art, including pieces that took more than 100 hours to complete. Her thesis series, “Wise Women,” celebrates the power, wisdom, […]
We are excited to announce our newest exhibit, Ink Unbound, curated by Tara Segars, Calhoun Art Instructor at ACA. The exhibit opens in our Main Gallery on Thursday, May 14. An exhibit reception will be held on Wednesday, July 15 at 5:00 pm Both the exhibit and the reception will be free and open to the public. […]
Come learn about the World of Board Game Design! In this full week, half day camp for high school students (ages 15-18) we will learn about game design, game play, and create our own custom board games. You will complete and TAKE HOME your own board game at the end of the week! Camp will […]
The Calhoun Community College Music Department announces TWO Jazz Camps at the ACA this summer, one for middle school and one for high school, college, and adults. Middle School Jazz Camp June 15-19, 2026 8:30am - 12:00pm Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center Students will learn improvisation and learn New Orleans tunes in the style of […]
Workshop Title: From Page to Performance: Using Color in Score Preparation This interactive workshop is designed to help conductors develop effective score study techniques that lead to more informed, expressive rehearsals and performances. Participants will explore practical strategies for analyzing musical structure, harmony, orchestration, and phrasing, as well as methods for identifying key musical priorities […]
Workshop Title: From Artwork to Mini Movie: Turning Student Designs into Visual Stories Instructed by: Dr. Sherry Stancil, former journalist and current Instructor of Communications, Calhoun Community College Location: Alabama Center for the Arts, 133 2nd Ave. NE, Decatur, AL 35601 (downtown) ACA room number: #113 (Visual Arts bldg.) Deadline to pre-register in Powerschool (REQUIRED): […]
Learn the art of bookbinding! Coptic bound books have an open spine with linked stitches, which allow the pages to lay flat when open. In this workshop, students will learn the basic (& easy!) Coptic Stitch to create small sketchbooks with collaged covers. Students are encouraged to bring any scrapbooking or collaging materials that fit […]
The Calhoun Community College Music Department announces our summer jazz camps! High School/College/Adult Jazz Camp July 6-10, 2026 Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center Students will participate in masterclasses, improvisation workshops, perform in an ensemble, participate in a jam session downtown, perform a concert, work with Dr. Matt Leder and top area professionals (all-star faculty lined […]
Workshop Title: North Alabama AAEA Mini-Conference Location: Alabama Center for the Arts, 133 2nd Ave. NE, Decatur, AL 35601 (downtown) Room(s): You will be given the day’s schedule with meeting rooms for each session upon arrival. Check in/registration table will be in the main lobby. *Note: Participants will sign in for each session attended. Deadline […]
Discover the beauty of Japanese stab binding! This timeless bookbinding style uses elegant, visible stitches along the spine to create simple yet striking notebooks. In this workshop, beginners will learn classic stab-binding patterns and leave with their own handmade journal featuring decorative papers and thoughtful details. Students are welcome to bring patterned papers, postcards, or […]
Sign Ups are here for Calhoun Theatre's Summer Camp! "Disney's Mary Poppins Jr." Camp Dates: July 20th-31st Times: 9am-4pm Performance: Saturday, August 1st Ages 8-18! Poster Design by Drew Sybert Click here to register and pay: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=calhouncc&id=336
Calhoun's Visual Arts faculty is back for Art Explorations 2026!!! This week-long, half day summer camp for middle schoolers (ages 11-14) will celebrate Art & Imagination: Creating New Worlds. Sign up your kids to learn from Tracie Bradford. Ms. Tracie is ready with some fantastic creative experiences for students, including Clay Creatures, Fantasy Landscape Painting, […]
