Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries Announces Two Major Exhibitions: BALLISTIC by Kevin Haran and The 33rd Emerald Coast National Juried Art Exhibition
The Mattie Kelly Arts Center (MKAC) Galleries is proud to present two powerful and engaging exhibitions that explore the power of texture, narrative, and artistic evolution. Both BALLISTIC and The 33rd Emerald Coast National Juried Art Exhibitions open Aug. 18, 2025, and run through Dec. 18, 2025. A shared Artist Reception will be held Thursday, Sept. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m., offering the public a chance to meet artists and enjoy the shows. These exhibitions not only display innovative works of art but also
Mattie Kelly Arts Center Announces Impressive 2025–2026 Season Lineup
The Mattie Kelly Arts Center (MKAC) at Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is proud to unveil its 2025–2026 season of performances, promising a spectacular lineup of comedy, concerts, holiday favorites, and symphonic masterworks that will delight audiences of all ages. This season, the MKAC Shows kick off with laughter as comedian Ray Lau takes the stage on Sept. 4, 2025, followed by a powerful presentation from speaker John Halligan on Sept. 26, 2025. Comedy icon Paul Reiser joins the lineup with a
Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries at Northwest Florida State College Announce National Call for Art 2025
NICEVILLE, Fla. (May 20, 2025) — The Mattie Kelly Arts Center (MKAC) at Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) welcomes artists of all styles and media to apply for participation in the 33rd Annual Emerald Coast National Juried Arts Exhibition. This competitive exhibition is an open call for ALL STYLES OF ART AND ALL MEDIUMS, including sound, kinetic, sculpture, photography, video, design, functional art, fiber, textile, and performance. This year, we introduced themes of texture and touch, as they
Call for Artists for The 33rd Emerald Coast National Juried Art Exhibition
CALL FOR ARTISTS! Theme: Texture & Touch ALL STYLES OF ART AND ALL MEDIUMS are welcome, including sound, kinetic, sculpture, photography, video, design, functional art, fiber, textile, and performance. This year, we have introduced the themes of texture and touch, which suggest connection, involvement, function, use, comfort, and more.Submission Deadline: Friday, June 13, 2025 @ 11:59PMCLICK HERE for more info and to applyJudge:Nicholas Croghan, MA, MFA, Curator, Director of the Pensacola Museum of
NFB 25/26 Pre-Professional Program, Company and Trainee auditions scheduled for May 3
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – April 14, 2025 – Northwest Florida Ballet (NFB) Pre-Professional Program (PPP), Company and Trainee auditions are now open for the 2025-2026 season. Auditions will take place on May 3 at the main studio building in downtown Fort Walton Beach and are by reservation only. Trainee auditions will occur from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and auditions for the Pre-Professional and Company programs will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Company auditions are open to students entering
Northwest Florida State College Invites Stakeholders to Participate in the Presidential Search
Northwest Florida State College invites the College community throughout Okaloosa and Walton Counties to provide feedback on the next president of the College. Alongside meetings scheduled for students, faculty, and staff, the College encourages community leaders and members of the public to attend town halls and complete a survey as the Board of Trustees kicks off the presidential search. Two Town Hall meetings will be open to the public in August: On Monday, August 12, 2024, at 5 p.m., join the College
The Northwest Florida Ballet announces Season 55
The Northwest Florida Ballet (NFB) announces Season 55, a celebration of five and a half decades of excellence in performing arts, which includes Lightwire Theater’s Dino Light at Grand Boulevard and The Nutcracker and Cinderella at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center featuring live music by the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra (NFSO). The 2024-2025 season begins with Lightwire Theater’s Dino Light, sponsored by Grand Boulevard’s Coastal Culture Art, Entertainment and Events on Sat., Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at
Northwest Florida State College Dedicates the Congressman Robert L. F. Sikes Museum at the Crestview
Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) proudly announces the dedication of the Congressman Robert L. F. Sikes Museum on its Crestview campus, honoring the legacy of the late Representative Robert L. F. Sikes. The ceremony, marked by the presence of distinguished guests and community leaders, showcased the museum’s rich displays that chronicle the congressman’s significant contributions to both the local community and the nation. “Monday, we celebrated the profound impact of Congressman Sikes, a
NFB Pre-Professional Program, Company and Trainee Auditions
Northwest Florida Ballet (NFB) Pre-Professional Program (PPP), Company and Trainee auditions are now open for the 2024-2025 season. Auditions will take place on May 11 at the main studio building in downtown Fort Walton Beach and are by reservation only. Trainee auditions will take place from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, and auditions for the Pre-Professional and Company programs will be conducted from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Company auditions are open to students entering the eighth grade and up with no less than
The Okaloosa Arts Alliance Announces Board of Directors for 2023-24
The Okaloosa Arts Alliance (OAA) announces the Board of Directors for the current fiscal year. The Executive Board of Directors are President- Marlayna Goosby- Grow Your Gift Conservatory of Music, Vice President- Diane Fraser, Emerald Coast Science Center, Treasurer- Susan Kneller, Chair of the OAA Grants Committee, and Secretary-. The Board of Directors are Bill Head, Colonel (Ret), USAF, MSC, James K. Baughman Sr-Author, Jeanette Shires-Mattie Kelly Arts Center at NWFL State College, Niceville & NWFL
