The new Calhoun Community College Show Band, under the direction of Dr. Matt Leder, will perform a “Sneak Peek Preview” Concert in the Alabama Center for the Arts Recital Hall (Decatur, AL). Music will include R&B, Soul, Jazz and more! There is something for everyone! This concert is FREE and open to the public. See […]
John Jahni Moore is a southern-born visual artist. He is a graduate of Alabama A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design, an M. Ed. in Art, and an MFA from the Art Institute of Chicago. Moore has taught art professionally from kindergarten to the university level. He is the creator of […]
A Holiday for All at the ACA is a great way to kick start your holiday season with your whole family. You can expect a combination of vocal music, instrumental music, dance, and of course, festive holiday decor. There's something for everyone to enjoy! Traditional, classic, and festive holiday music for the season performed by […]
A Holiday for All at the ACA is a great way to kick start your holiday season with your whole family. You can expect a combination of vocal music, instrumental music, dance, and of course, festive holiday decor. There's something for everyone to enjoy! Traditional, classic, and festive holiday music for the season performed by […]
The Festival of the Cranes will be January 13-15, with activities being held at various venues including the observation area at the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Princess Theatre, Old State Bank, Decatur Public Library, Cook Museum, and ACA. ACA will have special weekend hours the weekend of the festival so guests may see the Festival […]
Free and open to the public.
This show features ACA faculty members Lauren Cantrell (Calhoun Theatre) and Dr. Hugh Long (Athenian Players) in addition to Phil Parker who has participated in a great deal of community theatre in Decatur. This show is part of the fundraising efforts of the Calhoun Theatre Department to get their students to Scotland this summer for […]
This show features ACA faculty members Lauren Cantrell (Calhoun Theatre) and Dr. Hugh Long (Athenian Players) in addition to Phil Parker who has participated in a great deal of community theatre in Decatur. This show is part of the fundraising efforts of the Calhoun Theatre Department to get their students to Scotland this summer for […]
This show features ACA faculty members Lauren Cantrell (Calhoun Theatre) and Dr. Hugh Long (Athenian Players) in addition to Phil Parker who has participated in a great deal of community theatre in Decatur. This show is part of the fundraising efforts of the Calhoun Theatre Department to get their students to Scotland this summer for […]
Join Calhoun Theatre for a late night Cabaret on February 10th and 11th! Take your Valentine to dinner and hop over to the ACA at 9 to hear some of your favorite love songs, old and new! AND…the dance floor is OPEN! Tickets are $15 and proceeds benefit our students’ upcoming trip to the Edinburgh […]
Join Calhoun Theatre for a late night Cabaret on February 10th and 11th! Take your Valentine to dinner and hop over to the ACA at 9 to hear some of your favorite love songs, old and new! AND…the dance floor is OPEN! Tickets are $15 and proceeds benefit our students’ upcoming trip to the Edinburgh […]
Join us for the Athens State University Black History Month Workshop and Concert, featuring Jonathan Blanchard! FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! No registration is required. Workshop at 4:30 PM: How to Entertain, Educate, and Enlighten Concert at 6:30 PM: Music of the Movement – an interactive program that explores and explains the music that […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts’ annual Youth Art Month (YAM) celebration is underway. The Annual Showcase of Young Talent features 116 pieces of art divided into Early Elementary, Elementary, Middle School, and High School categories. All of the artists are K-12 students from Morgan County, Decatur City, and Hartselle City schools, as well as […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts’ annual Youth Art Month (YAM) celebration is underway. The Annual Showcase of Young Talent features 116 pieces of art divided into Early Elementary, Elementary, Middle School, and High School categories. All of the artists are K-12 students from Morgan County, Decatur City, and Hartselle City schools, as well as […]
The Black History Month workshop and concert with Jonathan Blanchard, originally scheduled for February 16, has been confirmed for Thursday, March 16. 4:30 PM Workshop: "How to Entertain, Educate, and Enlighten" 6:30 PM Concert: "Music of the Movement" - An interactive program that explores and explains the music that shaped the Civil Rights Era Reception […]
Awards Reception on Tuesday, April 11, 12:00-1:00pm Award Categories: Drawing Printmaking Photography Digital Abstract Non-Objective Still Life Floral Animal Wildlife Portraits Figurative Landscape Seascape Sculpture 3D
Calhoun Community College has a brand new performance ensemble and you can can hear them for FREE on Thursday, April 13th at 7:00pm! Our concert, “Introducing the Calhoun Community College Show Band”, will include Rock, Country, Soul, R&B, and more! One of our students will debut a brand new original and our Guest Artist Dr. […]
Calhoun Chorale presents A Spring Concert, "Twice As Nice", featuring selections from Brahms German Requiem and other works by Bach, Haydn, Poston, Daley, Monteverdi, Hindemith, Freddie Mercury, Glenn Jones, and Walter Hawkins. Granville Oldham, Jr., Conductor. Newt Johnson, Accompanist, along with Christie Weber and Drew Clemons. DONATIONS APPRECIATED. Note: All ticket sales are final. No […]
Reception: Friday, April 21st, 6:00pm-7:30pm Free and open to the public.
In the first ever play commissioned by the Alabama Center for the Arts, Athens State University, and Calhoun Community College, acclaimed NYC playwright, Crystal Skillman, explores the German Rocket Team that was instrumental in the development of the US Space Program in the middle of the 20th Century that helped turn the small farming community […]
In the first ever play commissioned by the Alabama Center for the Arts, Athens State University, and Calhoun Community College, acclaimed NYC playwright, Crystal Skillman, explores the German Rocket Team that was instrumental in the development of the US Space Program in the middle of the 20th Century that helped turn the small farming community […]
In the first ever play commissioned by the Alabama Center for the Arts, Athens State University, and Calhoun Community College, acclaimed NYC playwright, Crystal Skillman, explores the German Rocket Team that was instrumental in the development of the US Space Program in the middle of the 20th Century that helped turn the small farming community […]
In the first ever play commissioned by the Alabama Center for the Arts, Athens State University, and Calhoun Community College, acclaimed NYC playwright, Crystal Skillman, explores the German Rocket Team that was instrumental in the development of the US Space Program in the middle of the 20th Century that helped turn the small farming community […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts located in downtown Decatur, AL is pleased to again offer professional development (PD) workshops in art to area art educators and administrators! You will find the list of ACA’s PD opportunities at the end of the attached SMORE Newsletter from the Athens State Regional In-Service Center. There are various […]
This is the first of two jazz camps we will be offering this summer (we are also offering a Middle School Jazz Camp). The Jazz Camp, directed by Dr. Matt Leder, will run from 9:00am-4:00pm. Lunch will be provided each day and each camper will receive a jazz camp T-shirt. There will be a jam […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest show, “Not So Much A Whisper” by Sarah Cusimano Miles. The exhibit will open on Monday, May 8 in the Main Gallery and remain on display until Friday, June 30. This will be Miles’ second show at the Alabama Center for the Arts. […]
A Spring Voice Recital of Class Repertoire and songs from the 17th Century to the 70's. Free and open to the public.
Strolling through the Arts is hosted by the Alabama Center for the Arts Foundation, showcasing Calhoun & Athens State Art Center Students. Join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at this fundraising event that directly benefits student scholarships at the Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA). Entertainment Calhoun Chorale Calhoun Show Band Musical Theatre Athens […]
