A gathering of theatre students came together recently at Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) to celebrate the close of their 11th Season, induct Jr. Thespians and commemorate the end of a fruitful season of children’s educational theatre. This event allowed ECTC’s students and parents to come together with food and fellowship...
It was a full house at an Okaloosa County School Board meeting in June as Tax Collector Ben Anderson and Sheriff Eric Aden presented certificates to the Award of Distinction winners of the Kids Tag Art Program. Along with Superintendent Marcus Chambers, Anderson and Aden recognized two winners from...
By Tracy Louthain
In partnership with the City of Freeport and Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), a new project aims to place artistically decorated anchors around the city of Freeport. Building upon the City of Freeport’s history as a port city, the Anchored in Freeport Art in Public...
July 2: Art Camp w/ JoJo 9:30-1:30 (recommended ages 6-12) $50
July 3-24: Daytime 4-week Pottery Class- Hand building with Laurel Ages 10 and up 10am-1pm $175
July 5: Open Studio Glass Art 10-2 $25+
July 6: Open Studio Glass Art 10-2 $25+
July 6: Leather & Pearl Wrap Bracelet 12-2 $55
July 9:...
The Okaloosa Arts Alliance (OAA) would like to thank all the Okaloosa County School students who participated in the 15th annual OAA Okaloosa County School Poster Contest.
Participating schools include Rocky Bayou Christian School, Crestview High School, Fort Walton Beach High School, Silver Sands School, Edge Elementary, Kenwood Elementary, Plew...
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) has unveiled the Season 12 lineup of Professional Shows and Theatre for Young Audiences. Kicking off the season in spectacular fashion is the electrifying production of Jersey Boys, Sept. 20 to Oct. 13, 2024. This iconic show promises to captivate audiences with its timeless music...
By Will Estell
If you live among the coastal communities of Northwest Florida, you have likely become aware of the Destin-based Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) and the outreach this wonderful organization does to promote the arts within the growing communities it serves. One such initiative by which the MKAF...
By Anna Fisher, Associate Artistic Director, Emerald Coast Theatre Company
I always treasure the micro seasons we experience in this beautiful white sand corner of Florida. We get a little taste of fall, a miniscule winter, a gorgeous capsule of spring and a large slice of summer. I feel the...
ArtsQuest, the 36th Annual Fine Arts Festival produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), has announced the 2024 festival’s featured artist, Bradley Copeland. Her custom artwork titled “Matapalo” will be the featured image on all ArtsQuest marketing materials as well as at ArtsQuest, a beloved May...
