The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to again participate in the annual Festival of the Cranes weekend! The Friends of Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Association’s annual Festival of the Cranes in Decatur, Alabama will take place January 12-14. ACA will be open with special weekend hours: Saturday, January 13 and Sunday, January 14 […]
Join us for a nature-inspired painting party during Festival of the Cranes weekend! We provide the supplies, and you provide the inspiration. Each participant will receive a canvas panel on which to paint their favorite animal, plant, or insect, and we’ll have paint and brushes onsite for everyone to borrow. We can’t wait to see […]
Junior Duck Stamp Drawing Workshop with Tammie Clark Free and open to children interested in entering the Jr. Duck Stamp Contest Location: Room 118 (3M Room)
A “make and take” painting event during Festival of the Cranes with talented local artist/designer, Tracy Roberts McCann! Birds in Flight 4x4 Gallery 3D canvas with gilted sides Beginner friendly All supplies included Workshop fee is $55 per attendee Location: Alabama Center for the Arts (Visual Arts bldg), Room 113 Email this address to register: […]
Save the date for #3 of 4 scheduled events in the C & J Concert Series! Newt Johnson, Jazz Piano, with Jazz trio ACA Recital Hall, Performing Arts bldg. Discounted tickets available if purchased by January 21, 2024 Get tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6191563
The Project 2024 Student Application The Project is an intensive, 2-week, summer camp experience, open to students ages 15 - 19 who will work with faculty from Calhoun Community College and Athens State University on a collaborative arts project using aspects of Visual and Performing Arts. This program is COMPLETELY FREE to all participants! Students […]
Calhoun Theatre presents "Medea" by Euripides Studio Theatre, Performing Arts bldg. Click here: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=calhouncc&id=161
Calhoun Theatre presents "Medea" by Euripides Studio Theatre, Performing Arts bldg. Tickets: $15 - General Admission $10 - Students Click here: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=calhouncc&id=161
Calhoun Theatre presents "Medea" by Euripides Studio Theatre, Performing Arts bldg. Tickets: $15 - General Admission $10 - Students Click here: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=calhouncc&id=161
Calhoun Theatre presents "Medea" by Euripides Studio Theatre, Performing Arts bldg. Tickets: $15 - General Admission $10 - Students Click here: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=calhouncc&id=161
A closing reception and program featuring Beverly McNeil, artists, and ladies who have recovered at The Lovelady Center will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 5:30 pm (reception) with program at 6:00pm. The event is free and open to the public. Description: In 2004, Brenda Lovelady Spahn founded The Lovelady Center, a faith-based […]
ACA presents the fourth and final concert of the C & J Concert Series, "Love and Devastation" (Classical) Featuring an original C composition: "Ragnarock" Kelsey Paquin, Gretchen Windt, William Hueholt, Granville Oldham Advanced tickets purchased by Feb. 15 are discounted: Students/Seniors - $15 | Adults - $20 General pricing when purchased on or after Feb. 16: Students/Seniors […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts’ annual Youth Art Month celebration will kick off on Monday, March 4. The Annual Showcase of Young Talent features 126 pieces of art from over 120 students. The artwork is divided into Early Elementary, Elementary, Middle School, and High School categories. All of the artists are K-12 students from […]
Calhoun Theatre presents, "Tick, Tick Boom!" at the Alabama Center for the Arts in the Black Box Studio Theatre (Performing Arts bldg.). Tick Tick Boom! is an autobiographical rock musical written by Jonathan Larson. Jon is an aspiring musical composer in the 1990s who is grappling with his career choice, personal life, and turning 30. […]
Calhoun Theatre presents, "Tick, Tick Boom!" at the Alabama Center for the Arts in the Black Box Studio Theatre (Performing Arts bldg.). Tick Tick Boom! is an autobiographical rock musical written by Jonathan Larson. Jon is an aspiring musical composer in the 1990s who is grappling with his career choice, personal life, and turning 30. […]
Calhoun Theatre presents, "Tick, Tick Boom!" at the Alabama Center for the Arts in the Black Box Studio Theatre (Performing Arts bldg.). Tick Tick Boom! is an autobiographical rock musical written by Jonathan Larson. Jon is an aspiring musical composer in the 1990s who is grappling with his career choice, personal life, and turning 30. […]
Calhoun Theatre presents, "Tick, Tick Boom!" at the Alabama Center for the Arts in the Black Box Studio Theatre (Performing Arts bldg.). Tick Tick Boom! is an autobiographical rock musical written by Jonathan Larson. Jon is an aspiring musical composer in the 1990s who is grappling with his career choice, personal life, and turning 30. […]
Calhoun Theatre presents, "Tick, Tick Boom!" at the Alabama Center for the Arts in the Black Box Studio Theatre (Performing Arts bldg.). Tick Tick Boom! is an autobiographical rock musical written by Jonathan Larson. Jon is an aspiring musical composer in the 1990s who is grappling with his career choice, personal life, and turning 30. […]
Calhoun Theatre presents, "Tick, Tick Boom!" at the Alabama Center for the Arts in the Black Box Studio Theatre (Performing Arts bldg.). Tick Tick Boom! is an autobiographical rock musical written by Jonathan Larson. Jon is an aspiring musical composer in the 1990s who is grappling with his career choice, personal life, and turning 30. […]
The Calhoun Community College Jazz Quartet presents “Astral Project” in the ACA Recital Hall of the Performing Arts building. This short concert will feature student compositions and arrangements…and there is rumor there may be a special guest! FREE and open to the public!
The Calhoun Spring Student Art Show is featured in our Main Gallery and Walking Gallery. Awards Reception at 12:00pm-1:00pm on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Free and open to the public!
There will be a Solar Eclipse Party at ACA on Monday, April 8th at 1:30 PM that is open to the community! Glasses and refreshments will be provided! We hope you will join us for this exciting event! Did you see the Athens State's first solar eclipse event on March 25? It will help you […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts and the Calhoun Community College Music Department are pleased to announce the 2024 ACA Jazz Festival, “Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans,” on Saturday, April 13! Headliners are New Orleans greats Delfeayo Marsalis and Jason Marsalis! Clinicians include Tim Leahey and Dr. Butler. Adjudicators include […]
A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen, presented by The Athenian Players Synopis: Nora’s life is on the upswing. Her husband got a promotion, and their financial struggles are over at last. But when a man from her past reappears, bent on bringing a dangerous secret to light, everything changes: her marriage, her family, even her relationship […]
Please visit the Athens State University's graduating senior art students exhibition at the Alabama Center for the Arts. Opening Reception: Friday, April 19th at 5:00pm Free and open to the public.
A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen, presented by The Athenian Players Synopis: Nora’s life is on the upswing. Her husband got a promotion, and their financial struggles are over at last. But when a man from her past reappears, bent on bringing a dangerous secret to light, everything changes: her marriage, her family, even her relationship […]
A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen, presented by The Athenian Players Synopis: Nora’s life is on the upswing. Her husband got a promotion, and their financial struggles are over at last. But when a man from her past reappears, bent on bringing a dangerous secret to light, everything changes: her marriage, her family, even her relationship […]
A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen, presented by The Athenian Players Synopis: Nora’s life is on the upswing. Her husband got a promotion, and their financial struggles are over at last. But when a man from her past reappears, bent on bringing a dangerous secret to light, everything changes: her marriage, her family, even her relationship […]
Join us for “Strolling Through the Arts,” a very special engagement that showcases Calhoun and Athens State Art Center students and provides a glimpse into our amazing facilities. Hosted by the ACA Foundation, this fundraising event will directly benefit student scholarships for ACA students. This event is open to the public, and tickets are required. […]
The Calhoun Chorale Spring Concert, "Gypsy In My Soul", will be held in the ACA Recital Hall (Performing Arts bldg.) at 4:00pm on Sunday, April 28. The concert will include works by Viadana, Mechem, Beethoven, Weelkes, Morley, Dawson, Hairston, and Munizzi. Featured works: Misericordias Domini (Mozart), Sing unto God (Handel), Ave Maria (Verdi), and Zigeunerlieder […]
Writers’ Series event featuring Jennifer Horne and Jeanie Thompson, two University of Alabama Press authors as they compare notes on their writing projects about singular Alabama women. They will discuss their journey as authors celebrating women of distinction who both lead colorful, but often lonely, lives. Guests are invited to join the discussion with questions […]
Calhoun Cabaret is Calhoun Theatre's annual celebration of our students work in the classroom. This year we will feature performances from our courses in Musical Theatre, Dance, and our new Performing Ensemble. Technical Theatre students will be participating in a showcase of their Scenic Painting work. Don't miss it! May 3 & 4, 2024 at […]
Calhoun Community College and the Alabama Center for the Arts present… Calhoun Class Voice Spring Recital, “Living La Vida Latin” ACA Recital Hall, Performing Arts building Refreshments at Intermission Free and open to the public Classical Works by: Faure, Schubert, Mozart, Caldara, Giordani A few Latin works: Dos Oruguitas…………Miranda The Girl from Ipanema……….Jobim I […]
Orchestrating Beauty explores “the beauty of nature beyond the natural.” “Technology is always pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and we can use it to reach beyond what we know,” Donahoo stated. “It offers a bridge to connect us to a previously unseen shore. The thrill of exploration can be a powerful experience that […]
Miles Borrero, an internationally renowned actor, musician, equestrian, and author will be speaking about his new memoir, "Beautiful Monster: A Becoming". "Beautiful Monster" is described as "A breathtaking, exquisitely crafted memoir about a trans person’s singular journey through breaching the boundaries of gender—across generations, cultures and borders—to become his truest, most authentic self. Nearing the […]
Calhoun Theatre presents Broadway in the Black Box Musical Theatre Camp this summer! The production will be "Cats, Young Actors Addition" Student campers will participate in a musical theatre production from prep to performance in the two-week camp experience. The camp will introduce students to the world of musical theatre, including both performance and technical […]
Jazz Camps return to the Alabama Center for the Arts this summer! We’ve got a great faculty lined up and this is a great way to keep your chops up over the summer. Come join the music! JAZZ AT THE ACA - High School / College Jazz Camp: June 10-14. This full-day, one-week camp for […]
This show is the culmination of the 2-week experience of The Project (arts camp for high school age students), our focus this year being Studio Art. This year’s Project had regional high school participants learning from our Calhoun and Athens State Fine Arts faculty to create their own original works in Ceramics, Mixed Media, Mosaics, […]
