Upcoming Events
September 25th - October 30th
Lona S. Courington
Portraits: People, Places and Pets
Reception October 22nd 6-8 pm
We are excited to welcome a new exhibition to the Walker County Arts Alliance Gallery!
Alabama artist Lona Courington has been painting since childhood and brings more than 50 years of experience working in acrylic, watercolor, oil, and mixed media. She earned her BFA in painting and graphics from The University of Alabama and continued postgraduate study at three additional universities.
After many years of leadership in nonprofit organizations, Lona is now pursuing her passion for making and teaching art. Through the Walker County Arts Alliance, she teaches both children and adults, encouraging her students to discover the joy of creating at every age and stage of life.
Portraits: People, Places and Pets brings together Lona’s love of painting and the subjects that inspire her, including a series of historical homes. Several of these paintings have also been reproduced as postcards, available for purchase at the WCAA Gallery and the Jasper Visitors Center.
Lona is a member of the Watercolor Society of Alabama and has been juried into three major in-person exhibitions. She also participates in watercolor workshops and plein air competitions throughout the Southeast.
Come by the gallery and see Portraits: People, Places and Pets, on view now through October 30. And be sure to join us October 22 from 6–8 PM for the closing reception and an evening celebrating Lona and her work!
Learn more about Lona and her artwork at shadowoodart.com.
November 5th
ART PARTY
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Art Party is one of the Walker County Arts Alliance’s favorite fundraisers, bringing together artists, art lovers, and our community for an evening celebrating creativity while supporting arts programming throughout Walker County.
For Art Party, local emerging and professional artists, along with invited student artists, create original works of art on 12" × 12" canvases provided by WCAA. But there’s a twist: you won’t know whose artwork you’re buying until it’s yours! Artists sign the back of their work, so guests choose the piece they love first and discover the artist after their purchase.
The evening also features live music, food, wine, beer, and plenty of opportunities to connect with artists and fellow art lovers.
Art Party is held every two years, and proceeds from the event support WCAA’s arts programs and our mission of Bringing the Arts to Walker County.
BUY TICKETS HERE!
March 12th
Rapunzel and the Rabbit
Rowland Auditorium 10 a.m.
WCAA Presents Birmingham Children's Theatre - Rapunzel and the Rabbit
Written by Jean Pierce
Music by Samuel J. Tumminello
Stolen from her family and locked away in a tower, Rapunzel has spent her days watching the world pass by, longing for freedom, friendship, and a life beyond the walls that surround her.
Everything changes when she befriends a clever, quick-witted rabbit with a plan and a promise to help set her free. When a brave prince follows his heart to the tower where Rapunzel waits, the new friends discover that courage, loyalty, and determination might be exactly what they need to change Rapunzel’s story.
Presented by Birmingham Children’s Theatre and brought to Walker County by the Walker County Arts Alliance, Rapunzel and the Rabbit is a playful take on a classic fairy tale and a wonderful introduction to live theatre for young audiences.
All ages are welcome!
Approximate Runtime: 40 minutes
CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
Admission is FREE but YOU MUST REGISTER HERE.
April 17th
Hurry UP.... and Wait!
Rowland Auditorium 10 a.m.
WCAA Presents Birmingham Children's Theatre - Hurry Up!...and Wait!
By Kathleen Fletcher
Sometimes the hardest thing to do is...wait!
Hurry Up!...and Wait follows two siblings through the wonderfully slow adventure of planting seeds and waiting to see what grows. Warm, funny, and gently interactive, this charming new production invites little ones to explore patience, nature, and the quiet rewards of slowing down.
Created especially for children ages 0–5, this Theatre for the Very Young (TVY) production offers our youngest audience members a playful and welcoming introduction to live theatre while exploring early concepts in social-emotional learning and science discovery.
Presented by Birmingham Children’s Theatre and brought to Walker County by the Walker County Arts Alliance.
Perfect for ages 0–5. All ages are welcome!
CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
Admission is FREE but YOU MUST REGISTER HERE.