The Winners of The 16th Annual OAA Okaloosa County School Poster Contest
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL (May 7, 2025) — The Okaloosa Arts Alliance would like to thank all the Okaloosa County School students who participated in the 16th annual OAA Okaloosa County School Poster Contest. This year the theme was “Arts in Outer Space”. Although we couldn't make everyone a 1st place winner, all 138 entries were on display at the Emerald Coast Science Center on Sunday, May 4th. All in attendance thoroughly enjoyed the artwork, live music by Grow Your Gift Conservatory of Music and food
Call to Students-16th Annual OAA Poster Contest
Okaloosa Arts Alliance Announces 16th Annual Okaloosa County School Poster Contest: "Art in Outer Space" FORT WALTON BEACH, FL (April 10, 2025) — The Okaloosa Arts Alliance (OAA) is excited to invite all K-12 students in Okaloosa County to showcase their creativity under the theme "Art in Outer Space” for the 16th Annual Okaloosa County School Poster Contest. Students may submit their entries individually or through their schools, with only one submission per student. Each artwork must include the
Call to Artists for 2024 Holiday Arts Gallery
The Okaloosa Arts Alliance (OAA) would like to invite all Okaloosa County artists, art & culture organizations to participate in the third annual Holiday Arts Gallery being held on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, from 12 - 3 p.m. The event is being hosted by HH Arts, which is located at 100 Beal Parkway SW, FWB. Artists working in all media are encouraged to participate, including painters, sculptors, jewelers, potters, and other creative makers. The Holiday Arts Gallery promises to be a vibrant marketplace
Call for Student Artists: Participate in the 2024 Art Show at the Northwest Florida Fair
The Arts & Design Society (ADSO) is excited to announce the upcoming Student Art Show, open to high school, middle school, and elementary school students from Northwest Florida. This event is a fantastic opportunity for young artists to showcase their creativity and compete for cash prizes. Registration will be Friday, September 20, 11 AM – 4 PM or Saturday, September 21, 9 AM – 12 PM. *No late entries will be accepted. Reception and Awards Presentation will be on Sunday, September 22, 2 PM – 4 PM,
Okaloosa Arts Alliance 15th Annual School Poster Contest Winners
The Okaloosa Arts Alliance would like to thank all the Okaloosa County School students who participated in the 15th annual OAA Okaloosa County School Poster Contest. This year the theme was “Arts in Outer Space”. Although we weren't able to make everyone a 1st place winner, all 106 entries are on display at Grow Your Gift Conservatory of Music through May 6, 2024. Grow Your Gift Conservatory of Music is located at 105B Lewis St, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 and their business hours are (9 am-7 pm
Okaloosa Arts Alliance Receives Generous $1,000 Donation from the German Club & Golden Age Club to Support Arts Grants
The Okaloosa Arts Alliance (OAA) is thrilled to announce the receipt of a generous $1,000 donation from the German Club and Golden Age Club. The German Club and Golden Age Club's gracious donation will be allocated towards OAA's Arts Grants program, which will directly benefit a local school and arts organization in the upcoming spring. "We are deeply grateful for the generosity of the German Club and Golden Age Club," said Amy Baty-Herbert, Executive Director of the Okaloosa Arts Alliance. "Their
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
