Your Colquitt County Arts Center is the place to be over the next few weeks as we present our Youth Art Month Exhibit, Rainbow Fish The Musical, a Signature Series Art Workshop, Stained Glass Try It opportunity, Spring Break Camp, Casino Night Fund Raiser, Prom Shop and so much more!!

YOUTH ART MONTH

Youth Art Month is observed nationally each March to emphasize the value of art education for children and to encourage public support for quality school art programs. Colquitt County Arts Center is proud to partner each year with the Moultrie Kiwanis Club and the Colquitt County School System to host an annual month-long Youth Art Month Exhibit. Each year Youth Art Month provides a forum for recognizing skills developed through visual arts experiences that are not possible in other curriculum subjects. We are excited to celebrate the talents of Colquitt County’s young artists with an exhibit that is open and free to the public through the end of the month.

CASINO NIGHT FUND RAISER

Casino Night is March 22nd at the Colquitt County Arts Center beginning at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $50 each and includes $2,500 of Funny Money and heavy hors d’oevres. It’s a fun night, and everyone has an opportunity to win raffle baskets while raising money for the arts in our community. This event is hosted by the Moultrie Service League.

SPRING BREAK CAMP

Spring Break Camp will be offered the week students are out of school April 1st – 5th.  Camp will begin at 8:00 am each day with pickup from 5:00-5:30 each afternoon. Camp is open to students Kindergarten to 7th Grade. Fee is $125 per Child. Instructor Lennie Flowers

This week will be filled to the brim with the ARTS! Drawing, painting, dancing, acting, singing and so much more!! Just like our awesome summer camps there will be an art show and a performance at the end of the week with everything the kids have learned!  The Performance for the parents and friends will be Friday evening at 6:00 pm!

Each child must bring a Lunch and a snack!

(Depending on the weather there might be a “water” day to play outside. If this happens parents will be notified to have their child bring a swimsuit, t-shirt, shorts and towel for that day.)

RAINBOW FISH THE MUSICAL

Rainbow Fish the Musical will take the stage Fri, April 12th at 7:00 pm

Sat & Sun April 13th & 14th at 2:00 pm with School Performances on

Friday, April 12th at 9:00 am and 11:30 am. Call the Arts Center to schedule a field trip for your class. Field trip tickets are $3 per student.

Tickets for public performances are $10 for 6th Grade & Older and $5 for 5th Grade & younger. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share his vibrant, shimmering scales the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Unhappy that no one adores him anymore, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus. She helps the young fish learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful.

STAINED GLASS TRY IT

Tuesday, April 16th from 5:30-7:30 participants will have the opportunity to create a small angel ornament/window charm. Learn how to place patterns, cut glass, grind pieces to fit, copper foil and solder to finish up. Class is limited to 6 participants ages 14 and up and the fee is $20 person.

SIGNATURE ARTIST – ANNE ABGOTT

April 26th – 28th we will welcome acclaimed artist Anne Abgott for our Spring Signature Series Artist workshop. Anne moved to Florida in 1998 and began working in watercolor. She is very influenced by the light and color she finds in Florida, and she has honed her skills with many, many hours of painting. She has found an art-rich environment in Florida and feels that the encouragement and friendship of the local artists are a big part of her success. She is an acclaimed mentor and true master teacher. She has been an “art mom” to her students, and many have gone on to become accomplished and award-winning artists themselves. She has conducted over 100 workshops and is in demand as a juror for many exhibitions. Her latest contract is with the Watercolor Art Society-Houston, or WAS-H, for a workshop and judging their upcoming National Show.

Workshop hours each day are 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and a supply will be provided upon registration. Workshop fee is $300 per participant. Class is limited to 15 students.

PROM SHOP

Every girl wants to feel like a princess and Prom is the perfect event for many girls to do just that! Many may not have the means or desire to spend a great deal of money on a new formal dress. This opportunity will help girls obtain high quality gowns at a fraction of the original sale price. Attendees must present a valid school I.D. to purchase a dress.

The Prom Shop will be open after school M-F March 11th – 22nd

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm.