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Jr. Musical Theatre Camp 2026
Jun 15
June 15, 2026 – June 26, 2026
June 15, 2026 – June 26, 2026

REGISTER BY JUNE 1

CAMP DATES June 15 – 26
PERFORMANCE DATES June 26 & 27

AACA’s 5th Jr Musical Theatre Camp is for grades 1 - 6. Campers enjoy two weeks of theatre games and classes in acting, music, movement, and stage craft with directors Michael Webb and Ethan León. The camp ends with three performances on Friday, June 26 at 6 PM & Saturday, June 27 at 12 PM and 2 PM.

June 15, 2026 – June 26, 2026
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Stained Glass Workshop
Jun 24
June 24, 2026
June 24, 2026

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Stained Glass Workshop

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Class date: THURSDAY
June 25, 5:30 - 8:30 PM

In this one-day workshop you will learn the techniques to make your own stained-glass creation using provided equipment and tools in our Visual Arts Studio. The workshop includes finalizing your stained-glass piece to your satisfaction. All materials are included.

June 24, 2026
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Gouache Painting
Jun 27
June 27, 2026
June 27, 2026

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Gouache Painting

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Class dates: TUESDAYS
June 30 - July 27, 4:30 - 6:30 PM

In this 6‐week class, students will be introduced to the complexity of Gouache. Each week the instructor covers new techniques to help beginners develop a skills. Soon, you’ll be creating your own unique paintings. All materials are provided.

June 27, 2026
Youth Theatre Camp 2026
Jul 6
July 6, 2026 – July 17, 2026
July 6, 2026 – July 17, 2026

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CAMP DATES July 6 - 17

AACA’s annual Youth Theatre Camp for ages 11 - 17 is an area favorite. Campers enjoy two weeks of classes in acting, improvisation, stage combat, music, movement, and stage craft with directors Bob Borwick, Kelly Borwick, and Pam Thigpen. The camp ends with a performance of the musical “Wnderful" on Friday, July 17 at 7:00 PM.

July 6, 2026 – July 17, 2026
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Pottery Wheel
Jul 7
July 7, 2026
July 7, 2026

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Pottery Wheel

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Class dates: FRIDAYS
July 10 - Aug 21, 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Learn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel! We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay, as well as forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms. No prior clay experience necessary! Beginners and those looking for a refresher course in wheel-throwing are welcome!

July 7, 2026
Visual Arts Mini Camp
Jul 20
July 20, 2026 – July 24, 2026
July 20, 2026 – July 24, 2026

REGISTER BY JULY 6

CAMP DATES July 20 - 24

Dress for a mess and join AACA instructors or five days of visual arts projects in a variety of mediums and styles. Grades K-2 meet at 9:00 AM, Grades 3-5 meet at noon. The camp ends with a collective exhibit on Friday during last 30 minutes of camp at The Arts Center.

July 20, 2026 – July 24, 2026
Make Your Mark Camp
Jul 27
July 27, 2026 – July 31, 2026
July 27, 2026 – July 31, 2026

REGISTER BY JULY 13

CAMP DATES July 27 - 31

Artists who have completed grades 6 - 12 study master artists, then create their own artistic expressions. Camp ends with an exhibit of finished work during the last 30 minutes of camp.

July 27, 2026 – July 31, 2026
Mean Girls
Aug 21
August 21, 2026 – August 30, 2026
August 21, 2026 – August 30, 2026

TICKETS GO ON SALE JULY 6

Mean Girls is a high-energy stage musical based on the 2004 film. Cady Heron, a former homeschooled student from Africa navigates the vicious social hierarchy of public high school. She infiltrates the "Plastics," led by queen bee Regina George. Will she lose herself to popularity before learning the importance of friendship and being true to herself?

August 21, 2026 – August 30, 2026
The Crucible
Oct 2
October 2, 2026 – October 11, 2026
October 2, 2026 – October 11, 2026

TICKETS GO ON SALE SEP 7

One of the most acclaimed plays in the American theatrical canon, this exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem is a gripping and timely parable of contemporary society.

October 2, 2026 – October 11, 2026

2025 - 2026 SPONSORS

Athens Area Council for the Arts operations are being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Athens Area Council for the Arts is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

AACA revised its COVID-19 protocols in March 2022 due to lowered transmission rates in our county. Masks and vaccinations are not required to attend or participate in AACA events.

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Athens Area Council for the Arts + The Arts Center

Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10am - 5pm

Phone 423.745.8781 • Email operations@athensartscouncil.org

Visit 320 N. White St. • Athens, TN 37303

Mail P.O. Box 95 • Athens, TN 37371-0095

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