Calhoun Class Voice Recital
Alabama Center for the Arts - Recital Hall 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United StatesA Spring Voice Recital of Class Repertoire and songs from the 17th Century to the 70's. Free and open to the public.
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 […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA) is excited to again call students, alumni artists, faculty, and staff of Athens State University and Calhoun Community College for the tenth annual juried Festival of the Cranes Exhibition. We encourage innovative and progressive works that utilize a diversity of art forms and media that depicts Whooping cranes, Sandhill […]
This show, held in conjunction with the River Clay Fine Arts Festival, features artwork by ACA student of Calhoun Community College and Athens State University. Free and open to the public. Many of the pieces of art will be for sale and the money goes directly to the student artist. ACA will have special weekend hours, October 21 & 22: Saturday, October 21 from 9am-5pm Sunday, October 22 from 10am-4pm For more information about the River Clay Fine Arts Festival visit:…
Join us for a large group speaking engagement featuring Thi Bui from 9:30–10:30 AM, followed by a Q&A session, book signing, and reception from 11–Noon. Public participation is limited. Please register for this event.
Visit the Alabama Center for the Arts during the month of November to view narrative storyboards and themed artwork from Calhoun, Athens State, and UAH students!
by Moisés Kaufman and the Members of the Tectonic Theater Project In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised, and battered body was not discovered until the next day, and […]
by Moisés Kaufman and the Members of the Tectonic Theater Project In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised, and battered body was not discovered until the next day, and […]
by Moisés Kaufman and the Members of the Tectonic Theater Project In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised, and battered body was not discovered until the next day, and […]
by Moisés Kaufman and the Members of the Tectonic Theater Project In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised, and battered body was not discovered until the next day, and […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA) is pleased to call alumni artists and faculty/staff of Calhoun Community College and Athens State University for the seventh juried faculty, staff, and alumni show. We encourage innovative and progressive works that utilize a diversity of art forms and media. There is no theme for the 2024 show, […]
The ACA is excited to continue presenting this holiday event... "A Holiday for All at the ACA" is a great way to kick start your holiday season with your whole family. This year's theme is "My Favorite Things" and you can expect a combination of vocal music, instrumental music, dance, and of course, festive holiday […]
The ACA is excited to continue presenting this holiday event... "A Holiday for All at the ACA" is a great way to kick start your holiday season with your whole family. This year's theme is "My Favorite Things" and you can expect a combination of vocal music, instrumental music, dance, and of course, festive holiday […]
The ACA is excited to continue presenting this holiday event... "A Holiday for All at the ACA" is a great way to kick start your holiday season with your whole family. This year's theme is "My Favorite Things" and you can expect a combination of vocal music, instrumental music, dance, and of course, festive holiday […]
In 2004, Brenda Lovelady Spahn founded The Lovelady Center, a faith-based rehabilitation facility in Birmingham, Alabama where women come to live for nine to twelve months as they recover from addiction, domestic violence, or incarceration. The center strives to help women rebuild their lives and walk forward with faith-driven hope for the future and a […]
This annual juried Festival of the Cranes Art Exhibit in our Walking Gallery is held in conjunction with the Friends of Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Association’s annual Festival of the Cranes, which will take place January 12-14 in Decatur, Alabama. ACA Special weekend hours: Saturday, January 13 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Sunday, January […]
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 […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to again host the exhibit of the Junior Duck Stamp Show in our Walking Gallery in the Visual Arts building! The Junior Duck Stamp Program is a youth art contest sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that is coupled with a curriculum that is designed […]
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, […]
Join us as we introduce students ages 10-14 to the wonders of studio art. July 8th – 12th from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. The Art Explorations Camp will be held in ACA's Visual Arts building. Camp cost is $85 per student and includes snacks, drinks, all supplies, and a camp T-shirt. Register and pay by […]
We are pleased to again host the Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama! Come check it out... the colorful art is in our Walking Gallery (Visual Arts bldg.)! The exhibit is a traveling juried art show that displays artwork created by students throughout Alabama who have visual impairments, blindness, and/or deaf-blindness. The exhibit is free […]
Paper Canvas Clay features the art of six artists in ACA's Main Gallery. Robert Cox David Edwards Dennis Johnson Fay Littrell Paxton Mobley Doris Welch Paper Canvas Clay was thoughtfully curated by Gail Bergeron, retired Athens State/ACA art faculty. Opening Reception with Paper Canvas Clay Artists: Paper Canvas Clay Friday, July 12th 12:00 noon Light […]
Join us for a weeklong digital arts experience! Campers will get to work in one of our state-of-the-art computer labs learning everything from digital photography to Photoshop painting. Digi Camp will be held in ACA's Visual Arts building. July 15th – 19th from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Camp cost is $60 per student and includes snacks, […]
ACA presents, Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street ACA Black Box Studio Theatre, Performing Arts building July 18-19-20 at 7pm July 20-21 at 2pm An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The […]
Attention ACA Art Students! Students are invited (and encouraged) to enter art for the 2024 ACA Emerging Artists Exhibition! This show is in conjunction with the River Clay Fine Arts Festival which will be held for the 9th year on the grounds of Decatur’s City Hall in downtown Decatur. The festival had its inaugural event […]