SEASIDE Institute™ Announces Ellen Dunham-Jones and June Williamson as the 2025 Seaside Prize Recipients
The SEASIDE Institute™ is thrilled to announce the recipients of the prestigious 2025 SEASIDE Prize™. The Prize, which is awarded annually, celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to the fields of architecture, urban planning, and...
The ancient Norse saying, “time stops for no man,” slaps me in the face each time I look at myself in the mirror. The reminder of my mortality is growing with each new gray hair and laugh line. Fighting the reminders of passing time, Susan Neal shows a better...
Emerald Coast Theatre Company Announces Broadway’s Lulu Picart as the Musical Director for Musical Theatre Intensive
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Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is proud to announce Broadway's Lulu Picart will serve as Musical Director for the Musical Theatre Intensive: Disney's High School Musical for Teens July 8 - 28, 2024. This three week camp will stretch students' theatre skills and grow them as performers. Students work on...
AUTHOR AA Gast Releases New Book Set on 30A
Local author AA Gast releases his new book, “2 out of 3.” Much of the comedy takes place along our scenic Highway 30A. “2 out of 3” is available for purchase at Sundog Books in Seaside, Beach and Brew in Seacrest...
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Provides Zot Artz To Nearly 400 Walton County Students with Special Needs and Abilities
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Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) — Northwest Florida’s champion of the arts for all abilities — made creating art its mission for nearly 400 local students.
The week of April 8, artist/inventor Dwayne Szot — founder of Zot Artz — returned as an art partner with Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s...
by Kimberly Stanley
Seaside Institute™, in collaboration with Jonah Allen Gallery, C.A.S.T. (Coastal Art & Science Trust), and Walton County Emergency Management presented an evening of dynamic conversations about how we could become better stewards of our local area and help preserve its rich biodiversity. “Creative Conservation: Cultivating Conversations Through...
Clint Eagar, renowned for his captivating and imaginative art, has once again mesmerized the art community with his latest series of works. Known for blending realism with a touch of the fantastical, Clint's new pieces focus on themes of adventure, exploration, and futuristic visions, each telling a unique and...
Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Announces Nine-State South Arts Special Exhibition at The Foster Gallery
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All Are Invited To Attend The Exhibition Grand Opening on Thursday, June 20
The Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County is excited to welcome the 2023 Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts touring exhibition. The public is invited to attend an opening reception for the exhibit on...
Headquartered at SOWAL House in Rosemary Beach, the SOWAL Foundation, also known as SOFO, serves as a vibrant hub for artistic expression and community empowerment. As a registered 501(C)(3) organization, SOFO is dedicated to uplifting and empowering local artists, fashion designers, and filmmakers, playing a vital role in cultivating...
by Kimberly Stanley, SEASIDE Institute™
In an era where urban sprawl isolates individuals and threatens to engulf the very essence of community, New Urbanism aims to create a positive change. This design movement works toward fostering vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods. Rooted in the belief that the built environment greatly influences a...