REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Stained Glass
Sep
14

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Stained Glass

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Stained Glass

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Class date: THURSDAYS
September 17 - October 29, 5:30 - 8:30 PM

In this 7-week long, beginner-friendly course, you will learn the techniques to make your own stained-glass creation using equipment and tools provided in our Visual Arts Studio. However, you must purchase your own glass. Glass is $30 or more depending on the quality. The first class will be an orientation; design template ideas, glass retail options, and an overview of the equipment that you will use.

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Arts on the Side
Sep
15

Arts on the Side

This free gathering includes dinner catered by Aramark Collegiate Hospitality, an interactive art activity, art demonstration, and table read. The Arts Center invites everyone to come enjoy dinner, tour our facility, learn about our programs, and enjoy free arts programs.

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Table Read: Les Misérables
Sep
15

Table Read: Les Misérables

Les Misérables

A story filled with revolution and romance, Les Misérables is an epic tale of hope and redemption. Sent to jail for stealing a loaf of bread in 19th-century France, prisoner Jean Valjean earns his release after 19 years of imprisonment only to find a world unwilling to give him a second chance.

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Registration Deadline: The Studio
Sep
18

Registration Deadline: The Studio

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
The Studio

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Meets: MONDAY
September 21, 3:00 - 4:30 PM

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: Handbuilding Pottery
Sep
24

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Handbuilding Pottery

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Handbuilding Pottery

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Class dates: SUNDAYS
September 27 - October 25, 2:30 - 5:00 PM

In this 5-week handbuilding class you will learn to combine pinch pots to make such things as vases teapots, fruit items, or something of your own choice. This class is suitable for beginners or those wanting a refresher.

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AMERICAN PATCHWORK QUARTET
Sep
25

AMERICAN PATCHWORK QUARTET

American Patchwork Quartet

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Led by multi-GRAMMY® award-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross, American Patchwork Quartet weaves timeless American folk with jazz sophistication, country twang, West African hypnotics, and East Asian ornamentation to create an innovative sound that transcends culture, politics, and ideology.

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Registration Deadline: The Studio
Oct
16

Registration Deadline: The Studio

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
The Studio

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Meets: MONDAY
October 19, 3:00 - 4:30 PM

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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ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS
Mar
18

ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS

One Night in Memphis

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The number one, critically acclaimed tribute to Sun Records recording artists Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash starring former cast members of the Broadway smash hit, “Million Dollar Quartet.” Over 90 minutes of authentic rockabilly, country, gospel and rock and roll.

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Table Read: The Fantasticks
Aug
25

Table Read: The Fantasticks

The Fantasticks

This funny and romantic musical is about a boy, a girl, and their two fathers who try to keep them apart. The narrator, El Gallo, asks the audience to use their imagination and follow him into a world of moonlight and magic. The boy and the girl fall in love, grow apart and finally find their way back to each other after realizing the truth in El Gallo's words that, "without a hurt, the heart is hollow."

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Drawing Workshop
Aug
24

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Drawing Workshop

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Drawing Workshop

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Workshop date: TUESDAY
August 25, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

In this two-hour workshop students will be taught the basics of drawing. Students will learn and practice gesture drawing, perspective, value and shading. Students will be introduced to drawing tools and techniques. Materials Included.

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Mean Girls
Aug
21
to Aug 30

Mean Girls

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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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RECEPTION for Community “Piece” Project
Aug
21

RECEPTION for Community “Piece” Project

RECEPTION
Community “Piece” Project

We need YOU to help us create a “painted” community quilt! Choose one of our templates, then use graphite paper to trace, then paint your quilt square. Each square will be “stitched” together to create a community masterpiece!

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The Studio
Aug
14

The Studio

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
The Studio

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Meets: MONDAY
August 17, 3:00 - 4:30 PM

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: Watercolor
Aug
3

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Watercolor

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Watercolor

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Class dates: THURSDAYS
August 6 - September 10, 4:30 - 6:30 PM

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

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Visual Arts Mini Camp
Jul
20
to Jul 24

Visual Arts Mini Camp

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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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The Studio
Jul
17

The Studio

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
The Studio

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Meets: MONDAY
July 20, 3:00 - 4:30 PM

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: Handbuilding Pottery
Jul
16

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Handbuilding Pottery

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Handbuilding Pottery

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Class dates: SUNDAYS
July 19 - Aug 9, 2:30 - 5:00 PM

Learn the basics of hand building with clay in this 4-week class. You will learn to roll a clay slab, then using patterns you will create sugar and creamer containers, and mold formed bowls & plates. You will learn to use texture tools and underglazes to decorate your pottery. This class is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience who want to expand their skills.

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Pottery Wheel
Jul
7

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Pottery Wheel

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!

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Youth Theatre Camp 2026
Jul
6
to Jul 17

Youth Theatre Camp 2026

SOLD OUT

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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The Studio
Jun
29

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: Gouache Painting
Jun
27

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Gouache Painting

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.

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Stained Glass Workshop
Jun
24

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Stained Glass Workshop

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.

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Jr. Musical Theatre Camp 2026
Jun
15
to Jun 26

Jr. Musical Theatre Camp 2026

TICKETS FOR FINDING NEMO KIDS


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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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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Table Read: The Prom
Jun
2

Table Read: The Prom

The Prom

Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue… and themselves. On a mission to make a difference, the Broadway stars team up with a courageous student, leading to a transformation that brings everyone together in the name of love and acceptance.

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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 (Registration closed)
WEEK 2 June 8 – 12 (DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 28)

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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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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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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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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