Local Designer to Create Visual Art and Merchandising for Groundbreaking Animated Feature.
Clint Eagar, the internationally acclaimed artist and designer known for his emotionally charged, visually intricate works, recently inked a global licensing deal with FLOW, the Oscar and Golden Globe-winning animated film, a work which pushes at the boundaries...
By Heath Carroll, Education and Outreach Director, Emerald Coast Theatre Company
I’ve been blessed enough to work in theatre education for 13 years. I’ve seen children learn and grow. They’ve learned about themselves, learned to work as a team, learned to build skills that aren’t only beneficial to the stage,...
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...
Deftly directing an armful of rich shantung silk under the needle, designer Nicole Paloma finishes the seam, stands up, and shakes out a fully formed Seville skirt. For those of us who reached our sewing apogee making three-pleat masks, this is something akin to magic. For Paloma, this is...
The Walton County Tourism Department will accept applications for the 2025 Artist of the Year Award beginning Thursday, May 1. Currently in its 23nd year, this accolade aims to honor a local artist of Walton County whose unique artistic expression captures the essence of the region's renowned creativity and...
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...
