RECEPTION for Things I’ve Seen
May
8

RECEPTION for Things I’ve Seen

RECEPTION
Things I’ve Seen

See work by 2-time EXPOSURE Best in Show winner, Wayne Setser. In this exhibit, the photographer hopes these photographs do more than show the viewer what he saw. He hopes they allow the viewer to hear what he heard, and perhaps even feel what he felt in the moment the shutter was released.

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Youth Pottery Wheel
May
13

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Youth Pottery Wheel

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Youth Pottery Wheel

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Class dates: SATURDAYS
May 16 - 23, 1:00 - 3:30 PM

In this 2-day workshop, learn to center clay on the wheel and throw a cylinder and bowl shapes, and make mugs. Students will be allowed to have one item finished to firing. Final firing will be 2 to 4 weeks after the final class and students will be notified to come pick up their pottery.

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Live Drawing Studio
May
13

Live Drawing Studio

Live Drawing Studio

Practice gesture and live drawing portraiture. Bring your own paper and drawing materials and we’ll provide drawing boards and easels. It is free to participate but cash contributions to our model are appreciated. Be advised that all of our live drawing sessions will include clothed models. No instruction will be offered during this self-guided session.

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The Studio
May
18

The Studio

THE STUDIO

Join an art club that meets once a month for tweens and teens. The goal of the club is to bring together the artistic youth of our community and create an enriching space for sharing, learning, and creating art! We’ll paint, draw, sculpt and many other forms of art. The Studio is free to join. Please register your attendance for each session.

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Table Read: Play On
May
19

Table Read: Play On

Play On

A theatre group tries desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty author who keeps revising the script. Act I is a rehearsal of the dreadful show, Act II is the near disastrous dress rehearsal, and the final act is the actual performance, in which anything that can go wrong, does.

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Grand Ball
May
29

Grand Ball

Grand Ball is a dance for grandparents (and honorary grandparents!) and their grandchildren featuring recorded music from the 1940s through the 2020s.

Admission by donation. We suggest minimum $5 for grandkids and $10 for grandparents.

Proceeds benefit AACA's scholarship programs:
Marian Biddle Trew Scholarship for Youth
Laura Abbot Scholarship for Senior Citizens

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Kids Arts Camp 2026
Jun
1
to Jun 12

Kids Arts Camp 2026

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WEEK 1 June 1 – 5 (Register by May 18)
WEEK 2 June 8 – 12 (Register by May 25)

AACA’s 29th annual arts camp for grades K-6 is for students who will have completed the grade in the 2025-26 school year. There are daily classes in art, music, drama, and dance. The beloved summer camp led by Kay Frank and Lisa Sharp is a great introduction to the arts in a week full of fun for newbies and practiced performers alike. Friday performance at 1:00 PM.

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Auditions: Mean Girls
Jun
9
to Jun 10

Auditions: Mean Girls

AUDITIONS

AUDITION FORM

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?

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Jr. Musical Theatre Camp 2026
Jun
15
to Jun 26

Jr. Musical Theatre Camp 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.

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Youth Theatre Camp 2026
Jul
6
to Jul 17

Youth Theatre Camp 2026

REGISTER BY JUNE 22

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.

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Visual Arts Mini Camp
Jul
20
to Jul 24

Visual Arts Mini Camp

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.

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Mean Girls
Aug
21
to Aug 30

Mean Girls

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?

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Table Read: Noises Off
Apr
28

Table Read: Noises Off

Noises Off

Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious, high-energy comedy.

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The Studio
Apr
25

The Studio

THE STUDIO

Join an art club that meets once a month for tweens and teens. The goal of the club is to bring together the artistic youth of our community and create an enriching space for sharing, learning, and creating art! We’ll paint, draw, sculpt and many other forms of art. The Studio is free to join. Please register your attendance for each session.

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Pottery Wheel
Apr
11

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Pottery Wheel

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Pottery Wheel

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Class dates: TUESDAYS
April 14 - May 26, 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!

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Live Drawing Studio
Apr
8

Live Drawing Studio

Live Drawing Studio

Practice gesture and live drawing portraiture. Bring your own paper and drawing materials and we’ll provide drawing boards and easels. It is free to participate but cash contributions to our model are appreciated. Be advised that all of our live drawing sessions will include clothed models. No instruction will be offered during this self-guided session.

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Handbuilding Pottery
Mar
25

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Handbuilding Pottery

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Handbuilding Pottery

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Class dates: SATURDAYS
March 28- April 18, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Learn the basics of handbuilding with clay in this 4-week class. You will learn to roll a clay slab and create sugar and creamer containers. Students will use texture tools and underglazes to decorate pottery. Pieces will be glazed for the final firing. This class is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience who want to expand their skills.

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Arts on the Side ON TOUR
Mar
24

Arts on the Side ON TOUR

ARTS ON THE SIDE ON TOUR

This free gathering includes dinner catered by ARAMARK and the premiere performance of the string quartet and dance of “The Great Space,” composed by Ben Jones with choreography by Becca Hoback at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Everyone is invited to come enjoy FREE dinner and arts program.

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The Studio
Mar
23

The Studio

THE STUDIO

Join an art club that meets once a month for tweens and teens. The goal of the club is to bring together the artistic youth of our community and create an enriching space for sharing, learning, and creating art! We’ll paint, draw, sculpt and many other forms of art. The Studio is free to join. Registration for each event is encouraged but not required.

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RECEPTION for The Stars of David Project
Mar
20

RECEPTION for The Stars of David Project

RECEPTION
The Stars of David Project

The number six million is both overwhelming and abstract. It is recited in books, museums, and classrooms, but the human weight of that number is nearly impossible to hold. By drawing each star, the artist insists on slowing down to acknowledge every single life. Each star is imperfect, each one slightly different, and each one created with intention, because each person was singular, irreplaceable, and part of the Jewish story that continues to shape us.

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Live Drawing Studio
Mar
11

Live Drawing Studio

Live Drawing Studio

Practice gesture and live drawing portraiture. Bring your own paper and drawing materials and we’ll provide drawing boards and easels. It is free to participate but cash contributions to our model are appreciated. Be advised that all of our live drawing sessions will include clothed models. No instruction will be offered during this self-guided session.

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2026 Arts Gala
Mar
7

2026 Arts Gala

BUY TICKETS

Celebrate the arts with us! Your generous bids on auction items supports community arts and arts education! Cocktail hour is at 6:30 PM when the silent auction opens. Bid on curated items, enjoy a fancy dinner, and dance the night away with a live band! The annual Arts Gala is a black-tie optional dressy affair.

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Annie
Feb
19
to Mar 1

Annie

ALL SHOWS SOLD OUT

Please call 423-745-8781 or stop by in person to be added to the waitlist.

This worldwide phenomenon and winner of seven Tonys including “Best Musical” is a triumphant story with beloved music and treasured characters.

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The Studio
Feb
16

The Studio

THE STUDIO

Join an art club that meets once a month for tweens and teens. The goal of the club is to bring together the artistic youth of our community and create an enriching space for sharing, learning, and creating art! We’ll paint, draw, sculpt and many other forms of art. The Studio is free to join. Registration for each event is encouraged but not required.

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Live Drawing Studio
Feb
11

Live Drawing Studio

Live Drawing Studio

Practice gesture and live drawing portraiture. Bring your own paper and drawing materials and we’ll provide drawing boards and easels. It is free to participate but cash contributions to our model are appreciated. Be advised that all of our live drawing sessions will include clothed models. No instruction will be offered during this self-guided session.

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RECEPTION for Unconfined
Feb
6

RECEPTION for Unconfined

RECEPTION
Unconfined: An Exhibit by Calvin Walton

Calvin Walton’s artistic journey is a continuous evolution—a commitment to honing the gift of creating. Each piece is a vibrant expression of his vision, bringing forth powerful and vivid creations that invite viewers to engage with the world through his eyes.

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RECEPTION for Roots, Rocks and Rivers
Feb
6

RECEPTION for Roots, Rocks and Rivers

RECEPTION
Roots, Rocks and Rivers: An Exhibit by Bill Long

Inspired by his frequent travels into the depths of Appalachia, Bill Long has created dozens of creative interpretations of the many pristine, beautiful mountain creeks he has encountered along the way. These works are the culmination of his prolific work in natural realism.

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Beginning Oil Painting
Jan
31

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Beginning Oil Painting

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Beginning Oil Painting

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Class dates: TUESDAYS
February 3 - March 10, 4:30 - 6:30 PM

In this 6‐week class, students will be introduced to the basics of Alla Prima (Direct) painting with oils. Each week we’ll study a new technique to help you develop a set of skills that will lead you to create your own unique oil paintings. All materials are included.

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Live Drawing Studio
Jan
14

Live Drawing Studio

Live Drawing Studio

Practice gesture and live drawing portraiture. Bring your own paper and drawing materials and we’ll provide drawing boards and easels. It is free to participate but cash contributions to our model are appreciated. Be advised that all of our live drawing sessions will include clothed models. No instruction will be offered during this self-guided session.

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