An assistant helps glass blower Devon Cole during a workshop. Cole will return to the Colquitt County Arts Center for one-on-one sessions March 5-8. Contact the Arts Center at 985-1922 for more information.

Celebrating Giftedness: This year’s celebration will dutifully shine the spotlight on locally known Back Americans and other remarkable contributors to black history. The sounds of readings, recitations, and songs will permeate the walls of the auditorium, and the movements of praise dancers will stir you to your feet. The celebration will also include highlights about the significant impact that the African American community has had on the city of Moultrie and will include a skit presented by the Boys & Girls Club students. Thursday, February 28th 6:30pm at the Arts Center. All are welcome, and admission is free.

Here’s more from the Arts Center in the coming weeks.

Shake it up Shakespeare! Auditions for Middle School and Jr High students will take place Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the Colquitt County Arts Center. Students will be asked to read lines and sing a song in a group setting. *Optional, but encouraged* Students can prepare a small monologue and/or a couple of lines from a song. This musical will be put together from the works of Shakespeare featuring pieces from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Romeo and Juliet” and more! Also featuring fun classic songs such as: “I’m a Believer” and  “Do You Believe in Magic,” works will be brought together by Director Lennie Flowers and the cast!

Rehearsals will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 6:45 pm-8:00 pm (**Not everyone will need to be at every rehearsal. Rehearsal Schedule will be given at auditions) Show Dates: April 25-28 We hope to see you there and that you join our awesome “Play” family!!

 Our Last Thursday painting event for the month of February will be a Water Lily Painting. This is a great project for beginners and experienced artists. Grab a friend and come join the fun! Thursday, February 28th 6-8 PM. $30 covers all supplies for this 11 x 14 finished stretched canvas piece.

He’s Baaaaack! Devon Cole is back with his popular Glass Blowing workshop. Schedule a 30 minute one on one session with Devon from 4:00-9:00 PM March 5th-8th. Participants will choose from a cup, paperweight or sculpted heart piece for only $78 per session. These workshops filled up fast last time to schedule your time today!

Stained Glass Open Studio will be offered every Tuesday in the month of March (except the 19th) from 5:30-7 PM each evening. $20 covers use of space and tools, some additional supply costs may apply. Not sure stained glass is your thing? Come and make a small piece on any Tuesday evening for only $20 person to try your skills.

The Fundamentals of Drawing will be offered by artist Julio Contreras on Tuesdays March 5th-26th from 6:30-8 PM each evening.  Participants will go over elements of drawing ranging from forms and shading to one and two point perspective. This is a perfect beginner class and veterans will appreciate the brush up on their skills.  $40 includes all supplies for this month long workshop. Open to students 16 and up.

Saturday, March 9th from 9 AM until 12 PM the Arts Center will hold a Prom Shop. Gently used prom dresses will be available at a substantial discount for young ladies in the community. A school ID is required to shop. The Arts Center will continue to take dresses and accessories until March 6th.

Steel Magnolias Auditions will take place Monday, March 11th

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Performances will be May 11th – 12th

In a small town in Louisiana, six women gather at the local beauty salon to share the ups and downs of their lives. Outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoo and advice, with the help of her shy new assistant, Annelle. Local curmudgeon, Ouiser, and eccentric millionaire, Clairee, snipe at each other, while local social leader, M’lynn plans her daughter Shelby’s wedding. When tragedy strikes the women pull together in this play about life, laughter, love, loss, and the inner strength that helps us go on.

Escape Room Parties are all the rage and your Arts Center can plan one just for you! Check out our website and choose an age appropriate experience. Great team building or couples date night event as well as birthday party.

The next time you are in The Square for dinner check out the art on the walls. The Arts Center’s Starving Artist Exhibit showcases the works of Kim Yarbrough, a member of the Colquitt County Arts Center Artist’s Guild. A Great big thanks to Phillip and Carrie Viohl for hosting this exhibit on the walls. We hope to expand into more establishments downtown as we go!

For more information on any of these events please give us a call at the Arts Center at 985-1922.  Check out our website at www.colquittcountyarts.com or better yet- come and see us – where creativity finds community.