At the April 22 Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners officially proclaimed May as Art Month Walton County, highlighting the county’s ongoing commitment to fostering the arts, supporting local artists, and enriching the cultural landscape of the community.
Commissioner Donna Johns shared her...
By Anna Fisher, Associate Artistic Director, Emerald Coast Theatre Company
Spring is always my favorite time of year. I love it for all the usual reasons—cool breezes, beautiful flowers, and Easter celebrations with family. I also love it because we have our K-12 student performances in April when we get to...
Artist Applications Now Open for the 30th Annual Festival of the Arts Awarding More Than $12,000 in Cash Prizes
The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) is now accepting artist applications for the 30th Annual Festival of the Arts, one of the most anticipated art festivals in the Southeast. This juried...
Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s (ECTC) signature event, “La Vie En Rouge,” held on Friday, March 7 raised $54,193 for the local organization.
Embodied after the hit musical, Moulin Rouge!, the event brought the glitz and glamour of a 19th-century Parisian cabaret to the Emerald Coast. From entry to exit, guests were delighted with spotlight performances sponsored...
The Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County, proudly announces Gerard Frank as the Featured Artist for the 37th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival. Frank’s custom artwork—One Man Show—will be showcased on all ArtsQuest marketing materials. The festival, a beloved May tradition, will take place May 3-4, 2025, at...
A Reflection by Nathanael Fisher
Shirley Simpson was a great friend and generous supporter of Emerald Coast Theatre Company. It is my joy to honor her with a small tribute to the incredible life she lived. I shared this reflection at her Celebration of Life recently, and wanted to share...
Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County And Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation Announce Underwater Museum of Art Sculpture Collaboration
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is excited to announce a groundbreaking collaboration between the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA) and the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation (FCSF) that will introduce...
Programs Available in DeFuniak Springs, Miramar Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Panama City, and Freeport Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s (ECTC) 2025 Summer Theatre Camps are going to be a blast! These camps provide experience and training in theatre that can improve students' communication, critical thinking, and team-based skills! ECTC offers classes for...
After an incredible debut in 2024, the SeaLight Festival is back for 2025, offering an even more spectacular experience.
Step into a mesmerizing world of light, featuring hundreds of handcrafted Chinese lanterns, each meticulously designed by artisans with decades of experience. This whimsical walk-through experience is perfect for the whole...
Annual event features top comedians and supports local artists and filmmakers through SOWAL Foundation.
Following the unprecedented success of last year’s sold-out inaugural event, the Sand Up Comedy Festival is back for a second year, promising even more laughter and community engagement. Scheduled for Thursday, February 13 – Saturday, February...
