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- CAA & Watersound Origins Partner For Outdoor Art Exhibit
The Watersound Origins community is being turned into a Sidewalk Art Gallery. Local South Walton artists are showcasing their art in mural vinyl form along the sidewalks and paths of the community. These temporary art installations are complemented by sidewalk kid’s games like Hop Scotch. Making this a family friendly, outdoor event that can be enjoyed as part of a socially distanced activity! Art was selected from the CAA’s From a Distance Virtual Exhibition This is a self-guided activity that is FREE and open to the public from sunrise to sunset 7 days a week from August 8 to October 12. Park at the Village Commons (530 Pathways Drive) enter the Village Commons area and the Sidewalk Gallery starts to your left, follow the path across N. Splash Drive into the Pathways Neighborhood. Enjoy!
- CAA Announces Billboard Art Project Call To Artists
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) announces a new public art project created in partnership with Visit South Walton and Lamar Outdoor Advertising and is calling visual artists to submit work for consideration. The Billboard Art Project will launch in October 2020 during National Arts & Humanities month and will feature original artwork by at least ten Walton County artists, including Visit South Walton’s 2020 Artist of the Year Doug Foltz. The artwork will be displayed on billboards throughout Walton, Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties. The purpose of the project, which is part of the CAA’s Art in Public Spaces program, is for art to share messages of joy, unity, encouragement and healing, to beautify highways with original artwork, provide exposure and income to Walton County artists, and to promote South Walton as a creatively rich community where art thrives. CRITERIA & ELIGIBILITY The CAA is calling for submissions of artwork that include imagery and or text combined with imagery that will unite, support, inspire, and bring joy and healing to the community. Individual artists over the age of 18 living or working in Walton County, Florida may submit one artwork to be considered for placement on a billboard. Individuals whose submissions are selected for the project will receive a $900 stipend. Artwork on billboards will be in place for a minimum of eight weeks. All artwork submitted will be featured on the CAA and Visit South Walton websites. SUBMISSION PROCESS The deadline for submissions is 11:59 PM on August 31, 2020. Submissions can be received online by clicking the link below. There is no submission fee. One submission per artist or artist team will be accepted. Two or more artists may collaborate on a submission but may only submit one work and may not also submit individually. All forms of visual art, except video, that can be submitted in a digital format are acceptable. Artwork must be suitable for public presentation. Promotional and commercial images will not be considered. Artwork that includes imagery and text to unite, support and inspire the community is encouraged. A committee will review all submissions that are received before the deadline, and selections will be made based on quality and presentation of the artwork, theme, messaging, and suitability for a billboard exhibition. The decisions of the committee are final. Artwork will be used for project exhibition on the billboard and promotional purposes only, including but not limited to social media, CAA and partner websites, print material, and press releases. The artist is the owner of the images and retains all rights and will be credited as such. BILLBOARD SPECS Artwork specs will be one of the following sizes: 22’ width x 10’ 6” height 15’ width x 10’ 5” height SUBMISSION CONTENT Artwork image or proposal (JPEG, 72 dpi or higher) Description of Artwork Artist Statement about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected your work. Resume/CV or artist bio SCHEDULE (subject to change) August 31, 2020: Submission deadline September 9, 2020: Artist notification Before September 18, 2020: All artwork sent for printing By September 28, 2020: Stipends released By October 5, 2020: Billboards begin to be installed (locations/dates released to artists as available) October 9 until…Artwork displayed
- CAA Announces Second Round of Emergency Relief Funds for Artists
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) announces the opening of applications for the second round of grants from its Emergency Relief Fund for Artists (ERFA). The Fund was established in April to address the immediate economic needs of local, professional artists who have experienced loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will be accepted weekly through August 28th through the CAA’s website, and grant awards will be available within one week of approval. A fundraising campaign has also been launched to ensure that funds remain available as long as necessary. Walton County residents and CAA Members Shawn and Richard Tomasello have already pledged a matching donation of $100,000 for the fund and challenge other individuals, businesses, and foundations to quickly donate to the fund in order to meet the needs of artists who have experienced significant loss of income. “We feel so blessed to be part of such an active art community,” said CAA Board Member Shawn Tomasello. “With that blessing comes a sense of commitment to those who make our world more interesting and beautiful.” Donations to the emergency relief fund can be made online at CulturalArtsAlliance.com/Donate and through the phone by texting ‘CaaArtistRelief’ to 76278. All donations, less any processing fees, will go directly to artists. “The emergency relief fund process was created to be simple and easy so we can quickly meet the needs of our valued artists,” said CAA Executive Director Jennifer Steele. “How many times have we asked artists to donate their work and time for our and others’ worthy causes? It is critical for the CAA to lead this effort to give artists a boost of support during this time.” ERFA grants are available to individual, professional, working artists of all disciplines who live or work in Walton County, FL and have lost income because of the cancellation of a specific, scheduled gig or opportunity or a temporarily or permanently closed business due to COVID-19 precautionary measures. Artists can request up to $1,000 during this grant period to compensate for income lost between June 1 and August 31, 2020. The program is designed for artists who are struggling to meet their basic needs (food, shelter, medical, supplies) due to loss of artistic income from COVID-19. Artists who do not make the majority of their income from their work as an artist or have other significant sources of income are asked to not apply so that those who are most vulnerable can be served. Priority will be given to applicants who are full-time Walton County residents and to requests made due to cancellation of opportunities that were to occur in Walton County. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Visit CulturalArtsAlliance.com/Artist-Resources to review the full grant guidelines and complete the online application. Artists may be awarded only once during the first grant period. A second grant period may be added based on need and available funds. If an application is denied for any reason, the artist may reapply within the same grant period.
- CAA Joins #GivingTuesdayNow in Global Day of Giving
The Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) is responding to meet the needs of Walton County, FL artists impacted by COVID-19 by launching a matching campaign for its Emergency Relief Fund for Artists. #GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving and unity, set to take place on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. The day is designed to drive an influx of generosity, citizen engagement, business and philanthropy activation, and support for communities and nonprofits around the world. At a time when we are all experiencing the pandemic, generosity is what brings people of all races, faiths, and political views together across the globe. Generosity gives everyone power to make a positive change in the lives of others and is a fundamental value anyone can act on. It’s a day for everyone around the world to stand together and give back in all ways, no matter who or where we are. The Emergency Relief Fund for Artists (ERFA) was recently established to address the immediate economic needs of local professional artists who have experienced loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications are accepted weekly through the CAA’s website, and grant awards will be available within one week of approval. A fundraising campaign has also been launched to ensure that funds remain available as long as necessary. Walton County residents and CAA Members Shawn and Richard Tomasello have already pledged a matching donation of $100,000 for the fund and challenge other individuals, businesses, and foundations to quickly donate to the fund in order to meet the needs of artists who have experienced significant loss of income. “Since launching the emergency fund on April 5th, the CAA has already awarded $31,800 to local artists in need and more artists are applying weekly,” said CAA Executive Director Jennifer Steele. “These funds are helping our beloved artists with basic expenses like food, rent, and supplies, and I encourage everyone who is able to please donate during the month of May while we have this opportunity for your contribution to be maximized.” People can show their generosity in a variety of ways during #GivingTuesdayNow, whether it’s helping a neighbor, advocating for an issue, sharing a skill, or giving to causes, every act of generosity counts. The global movement will emphasize opportunities to give back to communities and causes in safe ways that allow for social connection even while practicing physical distancing. “As a global community, we can mourn this moment of extreme crisis while also finding the opportunity to support one another. We each have the power to make an impact with acts of generosity, no matter how small, and to ensure the sustainability of organizations and services that are crucial to the care and support of our communities,” said Asha Curran, CEO of GivingTuesday. “#GivingTuesdayNow is a chance for us to stand united and use grassroots generosity to show that we are all in this together, beginning to end. Even as many face financial uncertainty, generosity is not about size. From calling an elderly neighbor to chat to offering translation help; from showing gratitude to our healthcare workers to donating to your local food bank, every act of kindness is a beacon of hope in this crisis. We all have something to give, and every act of human consideration and kindness matters.” Those interested in joining the CAA’s #GivingTuesdayNow efforts can visit CulturalArtsAlliance.com/Donate. The CAA is eligible to receive matching funds through a collaborative effort of Nonprofit Hub, Do More Good and Firespring for contributions submitted throughout the month of May. All donations, less any processing fees, will go directly to local artists. Those interested in applying to the ERFA can visit CulturalArtsAlliance.com/Artist-Resources to review the grant guidelines and complete the online application. ERFA grants are available to individual professional working artists of all disciplines who live or work in Walton County, FL and have lost income because of the cancellation of a specific, scheduled gig or opportunity or a temporarily or permanently closed business due to COVID-19 precautionary measures. Artists can request up to $1,000 during the first grant period to compensate for income that was lost between February 28 and May 29, 2020. For more details about the GivingTuesday movement, visit the GivingTuesday website (www.givingtuesday.org), Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/GivingTuesday) or follow @GivingTuesday and #GivingTuesdayNow on Twitter. For youth interested in joining the movement, visit GivingTuesdayKids.org for inspiration and project ideas.
- CAA Announces Emergency Relief Funds For Artists
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) announces its Emergency Relief Fund for Artists (ERFA) established this past week to address the immediate economic needs of local professional artists who have experienced loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will be accepted weekly through CAA’s website, and grant awards will be available within one week of approval. A fundraising campaign has also been launched to ensure that funds remain available as long as necessary. Walton County residents and CAA Members Shawn and Richard Tomasello have already pledged a matching donation of $100,000 for the fund and challenge other individuals, businesses, and foundations to quickly donate to the fund in order to meet the needs of artists who have experienced significant loss of income. “We feel so blessed to be part of such an active art community,” said CAA Board Member Shawn Tomasello. “With that blessing comes a sense of commitment to those who make our world more interesting and beautiful.” Donations to the emergency relief fund can be made online at CulturalArtsAlliance.com/Donate and through the phone by texting ‘CaaArtistRelief’ to 76278. All donations, less any processing fees, will go directly to artists. “The emergency relief fund process was created to be simple and easy so we can quickly meet the needs of our valued artists,” said CAA Executive Director Jennifer Steele. “How many times have we asked artists to donate their work and time for our and others’ worthy causes? It is critical for the CAA to lead this effort to give artists a boost of support during this time.” ERFA grants are available to individual professional working artists of all disciplines who live or work in Walton County, FL and have lost income because of the cancellation of a specific, scheduled gig or opportunity or a temporarily or permanently closed business due to COVID-19 precautionary measures. Artists can request up to $1,000 during the first grant period to compensate for income that was lost between February 28 and May 29, 2020. The program is designed for artists who are struggling to meet their basic needs (food, shelter, medical, supplies) due to loss of artistic income from COVID-19. Artists who do not make the majority of their income from their work as an artist or have other significant sources of income are asked not to apply so that those who are most vulnerable can be served. Priority will be given to applicants who are full-time Walton County residents and to requests made due to cancellation of opportunities that were to occur in Walton County. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Visit CulturalArtsAlliance.com/Artist-Resources to review the full grant guidelines and complete the online application. Artists may be awarded only once during the first grant period. A second grant period may be added based on need and available funds. If an application is denied for any reason, the artist may reapply within the same grant period.
- CAA COVID Update
*Updated July 31, 2020* On April 1, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a stay-at-home order for the state of Florida for 30 days. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently recommending that all in-person events consisting of 10 people or more be postponed or canceled for the next eight weeks. With that guidance, an abundance of caution and keeping the safety of our members, participants, event goers, volunteers and staff our top priority, we are adapting and responding in the following ways… The Foster Gallery at Grand Boulevard is open at reduced capacity with hours from Noon – 7pm, daily. From A Distance’ Virtual Art Exhibition launched on May 8. Art on Demand online event series began April 15. Launched on Emergency Relief Fund and matching campaign for Artists on April 6. Created an Advocacy page on our website with updates, action items and artist resources. The Bayou Arts Center is open Tuesday – Thursday from 8am – 4pm through August 31. The CAA team remains available via email, phone and virtual meet-ups. All meetings, classes and workshops at The Bayou Arts Center will be rescheduled for a later date. ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival scheduled for May 9 & 10 is rescheduled for October 10 & 11. The Under the Sea fundraiser for the Underwater Museum of Art and the 2020 exhibit installation will be postponed. We appreciate your understanding and continued support of the Cultural Arts Alliance! We will continue to update you on our status and will happily transfer your ticket or give you a full credit for a future class or workshop when this passes. Prevent the spread of misinformation by learning more about the CDC’s recommendations here. The Florida Department of Health now has a 24/7 call center available for questions regarding COVID-19. Please call 1-866-779-6121 or you can email questions to COVID-19@flhealth.gov. The World Health Organization has advice for the public here. How canceled events and self-quarantines save lives, in one chart – Why it’s necessary to practice social distancing to protect those most vulnerable and prevent a strain on our healthcare system. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me or my staff with questions about future events (or just to say hello as we all spend some time in our homes helping to flatten the infection curve). We are all in this together, and we appreciate you and hope you will stay safe as we all get through this uncertain time in our lives. When we do, the CAA plans to be here ready to provide you with creative outlets, activities, and a chance to reconnect. Take care, Jennifer Steele Executive Director
- CAA’s COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Like so many of you, we have spent the last several days and weeks learning about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it is impacting our world. Governor Ron DeSantis recently declared a state of emergency for Florida and our team continues to follow the constantly evolving situation. The safety of our members, participants, event goers, volunteers and staff remains our #1 priority. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently reporting that for the general American public, the immediate health risk from COVID-19 is considered low. We continue to look to these organizations for their leadership and guidance. As of now, all classes, workshops, events and activities are scheduled to take place as planned. You will be immediately informed should circumstances change. As a business which is all about NOT social distancing, we have implemented every measure and precaution possible to create an environment for our guests that is as safe as possible. Some examples: the nightly sanitizing of our offices and increased frequency of disinfecting the floors, all surfaces, and kitchen areas throughout the day ensuring all employees are trained in vigilant cleaning scheduling personnel to sanitize restrooms continuously throughout the day closely monitoring the health of our staff and enforcing any and all to stay home and not come to work even with the slightest of symptoms continue monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) updates, and responding based on the advice of governments, public health authorities, and medical professionals At the same time, we request that all of our patrons and volunteers follow the same vigilance and take seriously the responsibility not to come to our locations or events if you’re even suspicious of being ill. Should it become necessary, we will happily transfer your ticket or give you a full credit for a future class or workshop when this passes. We will continue to update you on our status, including any closings or cancellations should they be needed. Prevent the spread of misinformation by learning more about the CDC’s recommendations here. The Florida Department of Health now has a 24/7 call center available for questions regarding COVID-19. Please call 1-866-779-6121 or you can email questions to COVID-19@flhealth.gov.
- CAA Announces 2020 ArtsQuest Poster Artist
ArtsQuest, the 32nd annual fine arts festival produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), is pleased to announce the 2020 Festival’s Featured Artist, Michael McCarty. “I am very honored to have my artwork chosen to be reproduced as a poster for the 32nd annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival. I thank the Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) for all it does to promote all the arts and elevate the culture in our special community here in Walton County, “ said McCarty. “I am proud to be a member of CAA and to volunteer my services whenever I can.” McCarty and his wife, Sherry, have been active members and volunteers of the CAA and were recipients of the CAA’s Volunteer of a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018, which recognizes CAA members for outstanding and long term volunteerism for the arts. “Mike has shared his time and talent out of the goodness of his heart and love for our community for many years,” said Cultural Arts Alliance Executive Director Jennifer Steele. “It is our honor to feature him at ArtsQuest and share his rich story, vibrant work and exuberant personality with those experiencing the festival and all Art Month events.” McCarty’s wide range of work will be on display at ArtsQuest, and he will also be the featured artist at the Gardens and Gallery of Monet Monet in Grayton Beach throughout the month of March. The public is invited to a reception in his honor on Friday, March 13, from 5 – 8 p.m. Presented by Grand Boulevard Town Center, with additional support from Visit South Walton, the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and Emerald Coast Magazine, ArtsQuest will feature over 150 other artists in various mediums including, but not limited to, ceramics, glass, oil and acrylics, photography, sculpture, metal and wood. These exhibiting artists from around the United States will compete for awards and cash prizes totaling $10,000. The Festival will offer heritage art demonstrations, a CAA member artist exhibit, a Walton County student exhibit, continuous live music and entertainment, and “ImagiNation: where kids rule.” A full cash bar will be available throughout the weekend in Grand Park. ArtsQuest is part of Art Month South Walton, a collaboration of visual, performing and literary arts events presented in diverse formats and venues throughout South Walton in May. Art Month South Walton also includes “Under the Sea” – a fundraiser for the Underwater Museum of Art, Digital Graffiti, the Longleaf Writers Conference, Sinfonia Goes Pop and Treasure Island – a production from Emerald Coast Theatre Company. Volunteers are needed throughout ArtsQuest weekend to work on all aspects of the festival. Those willing to help can sign up at CulturalArtsAlliance.com/volunteer or email gabby@culturalartsalliance.com. ArtsQuest is a rain or shine event. The festival is open to the public, and a $5 admission donation is requested. Visit CulturalArtsAlliance.com for more information about ArtsQuest as well as other Art Month events, which are supported in part by Visit South Walton. About Featured Artist Michael McCarty Born in Dothan, Alabama in 1946, Michael McCarty received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Auburn University in 1970. Originally enrolled in Pre Veterinary Medicine, McCarty changed his major to Visual Design, after the musical group Steppenwolf used a reproduction of one of his pen and ink drawings of the band for a poster. After graduation from Auburn in 1970, McCarty had his first One Man Show at The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts in Montgomery, Alabama. McCarty worked as Designer-Illustrator for GraphicsGroup, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia, servicing major advertising agencies all over the U.S. and abroad. In 1976, after freelancing album cover art and design work for songwriter/producer Buddy Buie, and music publishing mogul Bill Lowery, Michael and wife, Sherri formed a design studio business, McCartyGraphics, where he designed logos, album covers, posters, t-shirt designs, magazine ads, book covers, etc, for some musical greats, including the following: Atlanta Rhythm Section, Jerry Lee Lewis, Isaac Hayes, James Brown, Little Richard, Sam and Dave, Patti Smith, Willie Nelson, Piano Red, Whispering Bill Anderson, Albert Coleman and The Atlanta Pops Orchestra, KC and the Sunshine Band, Peabo Bryson, Paul Davis, Rossington-Collins Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Waylon Jennings, Percy Sledge, Clarence Carter, William Bell, The BarKays, Mylon LeFevre, Joe South, Solomon Burke, Dennis Yost and the Classics IV, The Outlaws, Billy Joe Royal, Tommy Roe, Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston. Other non-musical clientele included Lewis Grizzard, Dave Barry, and President Jimmy Carter. Michael McCarty served on the Board of Governors with National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences for over 20 years, and was appointed to the Senate Music Committee by Georgia Governor Zell Miller. Awarded “2009 Artist of the Year” by Beaches of South Walton TDC. In 2018, he was the Honoree for the Wiregrass Blues Society and presented with the “Living Legend Award”, and that same year had a One Man Show at the Wiregrass Museum of Fine Art from January through the end of June. Michael McCarty is an Abstract Artist who produces contemporary, modern art (often with a graphic flair). His work is filled with an abundance of color and interwoven with subtle visual suggestions, at times leaving interpretations up to the viewer’s own imagination. After living in Atlanta for 35 years, Michael and Sherri McCarty (International Flight Attendant) have been loving the life they’re living in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida close to 15 years.
- Foster Gallery Announces Spring 2020 Artists
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is proud to announce the 16 local artists who were recently chosen to exhibit their original work in The Foster Gallery’s 2020 Spring Rotation, which runs February 3 through April 26 in the Grand Boulevard Town Center. The selected artists for the Grand Boulevard location are Melody Bogle, Gayle Campbell, Andrea Chipser, Donnelle Clark, Skip Deems, Kim Eifrid, Sandra Horne, Iva Jazayeri, Linda Kernick, Betsy Latham, Jason Lindblad, Edward Nickerson, William Polley, Mary Redmann, Kathleen Schumacher and Jenna Varney. The gallery is also pleased to feature hand-crafted jewelry from local artisans Hardwear Merry and The Salty Sparrow. All artists are members of the Cultural Arts Alliance and each will exhibit and sell their work in their own section of the gallery. The public is invited to join us in celebrating all of the artists at our upcoming opening receptions scheduled for Thursday, February 20 from 5 – 7 p.m. Enjoy tasty sips and snacks while perusing and purchasing all of the beautiful works on display. Receptions are weather permitting. Founded in May 2016, The Foster Gallery is an artist collective led by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County that features at least a dozen artists on a seasonally rotating basis, along with special exhibits and invitationals throughout the year. Named for the late Susan Foster, a founder of the Cultural Arts Alliance and one of the area’s first professional artists and gallery owners, The Foster Gallery also symbolizes the support the CAA strives to provide for artists in our community. The Foster Gallery at Grand Boulevard is located at 585 Grand Blvd., Ste. N102 in Miramar Beach and is open daily, 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. For more information, call 850.837.3037 or visit CulturalArtsAlliance.com.
- 2020 Valentine Tour of Homes Brings Creativity & Design Inspiration
Valentine’s weekend typically means romantic dinners and flowers for most, but for South Walton residents and visitors, it signals the highly anticipated annual Valentine Tour of Homes presented by the Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County. The tour is known for providing a rare opportunity to enter some of South Walton’s most interesting residences, showcasing stunning interiors, acclaimed architectural design and picturesque settings, which are sure to bring inspiration to tour goers’ winter beach weekend. This rain or shine self-guided tour, which is presented by Visit South Walton with additional support from the State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, will open the doors of eight gorgeously designed homes to participants on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 16 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. All net proceeds benefit the CAA’s ‘Art For All’ Program, which provides support to Walton County schools, teachers, students, artists and arts organizations to further arts education in the community. The 2020 Homes on the Tour include two new builds in the St. Joe community of WaterSound Origins, two exquisite waterfront homes on Camp Creek Point homes, two brand-new homes and one newly-renovated home in Grayton with gorgeous lake and Gulf views, and a bay-front home at Cessna Landing. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 the days of the event, valid for the entire weekend with one entry per house. Tickets can be purchased online at culturalartsalliance.com and locally beginning Thursday, February 6 at Smith’s Antiques in Destin, The Foster Gallery in Grand Boulevard Town Center, the Bayou Arts Center in Santa Rosa Beach, Sundog Books in Seaside, and the Hidden Lantern Gallery in Rosemary Beach. Tickets will also be available for purchase at several of the homes throughout the weekend. Please note that as most of these homes are private residences, they cannot be guaranteed as ADA compliant. Please notify the CAA office in advance for questions regarding access, and best efforts will be made for accommodations. To volunteer, please contact Gabby Callaway at gabby@culturalartsalliance.com. Volunteers receive a complimentary event ticket. We thank our sponsors including: Visit South Walton, The Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs, Watersound Origins, The Premier Property Group, The Neals | Berkshire Hathaway Homes Services, Emerald Coast Magazine and The Hub, for their help in making this event a success! For more information about the Valentine Tour of Homes and the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, call 850-622-5970 or visit CulturalArtsAlliance.com.
- 2020 UMA Artists Announced
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) are proud to reveal the seven sculpture designs selected by jury for permanent exhibition in the third installation of the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA). The 2020 installation will include the following pieces of sculpture: Bee Grayt by Katie Witherspoon (Santa Rosa Beach, FL), Building Blocks by Zachary Long (Oklahoma City, OK), Dawn Dancers by Shohini Ghosh (Highlands Ranch, CO), Eco-Bug by Priscila D’Brito (Boca Raton, FL), From The Depths by Kirk Seese (Lutherville, MD), Hope by Jonathan Burger (New Bern, NC) and Three Wishes by Marisol Rendón and Ingram Ober (San Diego, CA). Named in 2018 by TIME Magazine as one of 100 “World’s Greatest Places,” the UMA is presented as part of CAA’s Art In Public Spaces Program and augments SWARA’s mission of creating marine habitat and expanding fishery populations while providing enhanced creative, cultural, economic and educational opportunities for the benefit, education and enjoyment of residents, students and visitors in South Walton. With support from the Alys Foundation, Visit South Walton, Visit Florida, and the State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, UMA sculptures are deployed with SWARA’s existing USACOA and FDEP permitted artificial reef projects that includes nine nearshore reefs located within one nautical mile of the shore in approximately 57 feet of water. The 2020 installation will join the seventeen sculptures previously deployed on a one-acre permit patch of seabed off Grayton Beach State Park, further expanding the nation’s first permanent underwater museum. Deployment of the 2020 UMA installation is slated for Summer. Read the full press release on the UMA website.
- CAA Selected For Winn Dixie Community Bag Program
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is celebrating selection as a Winn Dixie Community Bag Program beneficiary! For the month of November, every time the reusable $2.50 Community Bag is sold at the Winn-Dixie at 65 Poinciana Boulevard, Miramar Beach FL, Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County will receive a $1 donation. This program is designed to make it easy for shoppers to give back to their local communities while supporting the environment. The Winn Dixie Community Bag Program, which launched in February 2019, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where shoppers live and work.