Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Call to Artists for Okaloosa Arts & Culture Fest

The Okaloosa Arts Alliance announce a call for artists and crafters for the annual Okaloosa Arts & Culture Fest, which will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 10:00am to 5:00pm at the FWB Landing. Email Amy at amybaty1@gmail.com for a vendor application or more information about the 8th annual Arts Fest.


The annual event features dozens of local artisans and craft vendors, food and beverages, live music and art performances. Free family activities; hands on art projects, educational animal presentations and exhibits, face painting and street performances by local artists and students. A silent auction will help raise funds for OAA and Okaloosa County School Poster contest entries will be on display. For more information on the poster contest, please email Amy at amybaty1@gmail.com.


The Okaloosa Arts Alliance (OAA) is the officially designated non-profit arts agency for Okaloosa County with the mission of supporting and promoting art and culture in Okaloosa County.  The Okaloosa Arts Alliance enhances the cultural environment of its community, and promotes, coordinates, and nurtures high quality arts and cultural resources that enrich the lives of residents and visitors.   The OAA is supported in part by the Florida Department of State and from Arts auto license tag revenues but could not exist without its members and community support.   For more information go to www.okaloosaarts.org

Tickets Available for Wine Tasting to Benefit the Okaloosa Arts Alliance

Tickets are now available for the Wine Tasting on Sunday, January 24, 2016 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm at The Twisted Grape located at 1193 B Eglin Parkway in Shalimar.   Join friends and art supporters by attending this annual event that offers wine, food by The Twisted Grape, live entertainment and drawings for chances to win tickets to upcoming events.  The Okaloosa Arts Alliance will also be presenting grants to local non-profits at this event.   Tickets are $25 each or $45 for two and can be reserved online at www.okaloosaarts.org or by contacting Amy at amybaty1@gmail.com.  Seats are limited so advanced reservations are required.   All proceeds will benefit the Okaloosa Arts Alliance. 

The Okaloosa Arts Alliance (OAA) is the officially designated non-profit arts agency for Okaloosa County with the mission of supporting and promoting art and culture in Okaloosa County.  The Okaloosa Arts Alliance enhances the cultural environment of its community, and promotes, coordinates, and nurtures high quality arts and cultural resources that enrich the lives of residents and visitors.   The OAA is supported in part by the Florida Department of State and from Arts auto license tag revenues but could not exist without its members and community support.   For more information go to www.okaloosaarts.org
             

Monday, December 14, 2015

Okaloosa Arts Alliance Wine Tasting

Wine Tasting at Twisted Grape to Benefit Okaloosa Arts Alliance

Fort Walton Beach, FL, December 14, 2015 —   Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 24, 2016 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm for a Wine Tasting at The Twisted Grape located at 1193 B Eglin Parkway in Shalimar.   Join friends and art supporters by attending this annual event that offers wine, food by The Twisted Grape, live entertainment and drawings for chances to win tickets to upcoming events.  The Okaloosa Arts Alliance will also be presenting grants to local non-profits at this event.   Reservations can be made online at www.okaloosaarts.org or by contacting Amy at amybaty1@gmail.com or 850-499-8335.  More information about the Twisted Grape can be found at www.twistedgrapewinebar.com.  All proceeds will benefit the Okaloosa Arts Alliance. 
The Okaloosa Arts Alliance (OAA) is the officially designated non-profit arts agency for Okaloosa County with the mission of supporting and promoting art and culture in Okaloosa County.  The Okaloosa Arts Alliance enhances the cultural environment of its community, and promotes, coordinates, and nurtures high quality arts and cultural resources that enrich the lives of residents and visitors.   The OAA is supported in part by the Florida Department of State and from Arts auto license tag revenues but could not exist without its members and community support.   For more information go to www.okaloosaarts.org
             

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