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Call for Artists – 2024 Festival of the Cranes

Alabama Center for the Arts – Walking Gallery 133 2nd Ave NE, Decatur, AL, United States

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 […]

2023 ACA Emerging Artists Exhibition

Alabama Center for the Arts – Walking Gallery 133 2nd Ave NE, Decatur, AL, United States

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:…

Free

Thi Bui Public Speaking/Book Signing

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 […]

Student Art Display

Alabama Center for the Arts – Performing Arts Building 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

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!

Event Series A Holiday for All at the ACA

A Holiday for All at the ACA

Alabama Center for the Arts – Performing Arts Building 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

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 […]

Event Series A Holiday for All at the ACA

A Holiday for All at the ACA

Alabama Center for the Arts – Performing Arts Building 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

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 […]

Event Series A Holiday for All at the ACA

A Holiday for All at the ACA

Alabama Center for the Arts – Performing Arts Building 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

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 […]

Portraits of Hope: Inspirational Stories from the Lovelady Center

Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building Main Gallery 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

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 […]

Free

Festival of the Cranes Art Exhibition

Alabama Center for the Arts – Walking Gallery 133 2nd Ave NE, Decatur, AL, United States

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 […]

Free

2024 Festival of the Cranes weekend at ACA

Alabama Center for the Arts 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

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 […]

Free

Wings & Flings Painting Party

Alabama Center for the Arts 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

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 […]

Free

Junior Duck Stamp Context Drawing Workshop with Tammie Clark

Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building Main Gallery 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

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)

Free

Painting class with Tracy Roberts McCann, “Birds in Flight”

Alabama Center for the Arts 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

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 […]

$55

C&J Concert Series: Newt Johnson

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 […]

The Project 2024 Application (Summer Camp for high school students)

Alabama Center for the Arts 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

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 […]

Free