Bayou Arts Center Grand Opening Oct. 20

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The Bayou Arts Center is hosting its Grand Opening and CAA Family Fun Day and annual meeting on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 4-7 p.m. Scheduled activities include food trucks (Foodie Dietrich, Dog Man Doo Hot dogs, Snow Cone, Ice Cream), 15-minute watercolor workshops, kids’ arts and crafts, face painting, site tours, certified nature based outfitter tours of the Bayou, silent auction, logo display, CAA Member Art Exhibit, live music, TDC booth/table and CAA Membership drive.
The Bayou Arts Center is located at 105 Hogtown Bayou Lane, off CR 393N, Santa Rosa Beach. For more information, contact lee@culturalartsalliance.com.

[Teresa]

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and Visit South Walton invite you to the Bayou Arts Center Grand Opening!

Thursday, October 20, 2011
4:00 - 7:00pm
105 Hogtown Bayou Lane
Off County Road 393, next to Cessna Landing
Free and open to the public.

Bring funds for yummy treats and to get a head start on holiday shopping.

• Live music
• Food trucks (Foodie Dietrich, Dog Man Du, Itty Bitty Ice Cream Mini, Santa Rosa Beach Ice Co.)
• Art Exhibits
• Bayou Arts Center history tours
• Kid's art workshops
• Half-hour watercolor workshops for adults
• Silent auction filled with fine art and other fun items
• Face painting for kids

Cultural Arts Alliance

[Teresa]

Celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month at the
Bayou Arts Center Grand Opening
Thursday, October 20


Listen to front porch pickin' by The Steenos

BAYOU ARTS CENTER GRAND OPENING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20
4:00 - 7:00pm
105 Hogtown Bayou Lane
Off North County Road 393
Enter at Cessna Landing
Free and open to the public
Map

Grab the entire family and head out for an evening of food, art, music and bayou adventure at the Bayou Arts Center, nestled among the pines on historic Hogtown Bayou. The Cultural Arts Alliance invites you to the official grand opening of this Walton County gem on Thursday, October 20th from 4:00 - 7:00pm.



Although the Bayou Arts Center has been home to the CAA for nearly a year, we are excited to finally welcome the public to explore and experience this newly renovated Walton County destination for art, culture, heritage and nature. And since October is National Arts & Humanities Month, we have two reasons to celebrate!

• Let the kids create masterpieces with "Ms. Art" of Butler Elementary School
• Take a mini Watercolor workshop with Sharon Long
• Purchase delicious food and sweet treats from Foodie Dietrich, Itty Bitty Ice Cream Mini, Santa Rosa Beach Ice Company and Dog Man Du
• Hear history of Hogtown Bayou in the St. Francis Wildlife Chapel
• Take your little ones on a tour of the pet cemetery
• See the Tiny Treasures Exhibit in the Studio and the Board of Directors Exhibit in the Cypress Room
• Bid on fine art, gift certificates, jewelry and other great items
• Begin making your family memories at the Bayou Arts Center

For more information, call 850-622-5970
or visit www.culturalartsalliance.com.

[Teresa]

PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND BAYOU ARTS CENTER OPEN HOUSE OCTOBER 20

The South Walton Tourist Development Council (TDC) and Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) announce the grand opening of the Bayou Arts Center, Thursday, October 22 from 4-7 PM. Though the Center has been operating for nearly a year, the public is invited to participate in this family fun day, which also coincides with the CAA Annual Meeting.

The event will be filled with local food trucks including Foodie Dietrich, Dog Man Doo hotdogs, snow cones, and ice cream, as well as 15 minute watercolor workshops, kids’ arts & crafts, certified nature based outfitter tours of the Bayou, live music and much more.

“We are excited to welcome the community to our new home and spread awareness of our ongoing programs and classes,” said CAA Executive Director Jennifer Steele. “We know that South Walton visitors and residents will find the Bayou Arts Center to be a place they can come to relax, enjoy the view and create a one-of-a-kind memory.”

The Bayou Arts Center is also a venue for art exhibits, art workshops, meetings, reunions and small events. The serene setting on Hogtown Bayou overlooking the Choctawhatchee Bay provides an stimulating backdrop for creativity.

“By partnering with the CAA to cover operational expenses of the Bayou Arts Center, we can help not only local artists to have their own inspired environment, but one that is open to everyone,” said TDC Executive Director Dawn Moliterno. “This Center allows artists to share their talent and interests with visitors in an educational and involved way.”

The recently released Fall Arts Schedule offers classes ranging from mixed media design and basket weaving to lectures and watercolor tips and techniques, attractive to artist of any level. Rotating exhibits by local and national artists curated by the CAA are featured in the Studio and the Cypress Room, and the St. Francis Chapel features a 360 degree folk-life mural. Exhibits can be viewed by the public Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm. The Bayou Arts Center is open to the public at no charge. For more information, contact Info@CulturalArtsAlliance.com.

[Teresa]

Come out and see the CAA's new home. It is truly beautiful!

see recent article/photos from SoWal.com home page:

CAA Has A Special New Place - Open House Thursday 10/20