Arts

Keeping the tempo on the Emerald Coast’s cultural scene since its founding in 2005, Sinfonia Gulf Coast maintains the tradition of “symphony redefined” as it enters its 11th season as the region’s only fully professional symphony orchestra. Season 11, entitled RETROSPECTIVE, will offer a stellar lineup of concerts and educational initiatives featuring the orchestra and world-renowned guest artists.

Lace up your shoes and run for the arts in Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s sixth annual Bravo! Beat 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 7 at 8:00 a.m., starting and ending at The Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

 The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) announces the first-ever Art Week South Walton (AWSW), an initiative bringing together neighborhoods, organizations and businesses to present quality arts and entertainment. Sponsored by Visit South Walton, 2016 Art Week includes ArtsQuest, Digital Graffiti, ECLive! and the Seaside Writers Conference, and will take place May 7th-20th in venues throughout South Walton.
 

The twenty-eighth year of ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival takes place throughout Grand Boulevard's town center May 7 & 8. The arts festival exhibits the work of over 200 fine artists from around the country. Celebrating the arts is a Mother's Day weekend tradition in South Walton, Florida. 

Gulf Place will kick off First Friday Art Walk at a special community event on Friday, May 6, 2016, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The first Art Walk at Gulf Place will celebrate the completion of three sea turtle art projects in conjunction with the Gulf Place First Friday Art Walk andCasey Kearney CD Release Party.
 

CAA's first member artist co-op gallery to open May 23 in The Market Shops! The Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County announces the opening of the Foster Gallery, a CAA member artist co-op gallery located in The Market Shops next to DIG Eatery and the new Ben & Jerry's. Twelve artists will be chosen to exhibit and work in the gallery during the Summer 2016 exhibit, May 23 - August 26.

The annual Digital Graffiti Festival brings together artists from around the world to showcase their digital artworks on Alys Beach’s striking white architecture May 13-15, 2016. Experience  projection art throughout the entire coastal town after dark. Tickets are available for the weekend including Friday night's Curator's Tour, Saturday night's DG Festival and after-party, and Sunday Brunch.

Internationally famous artist Wyland will be in Destin to complete what will be the world’s largest painted American flag mural, an impressive 3.8-acres in size, on the roof of Legendry Marina, the world’s largest single indoor marine building. The awe-inspiring 555’ x 229’ flag honors the United States military armed forces who defend our country and first responders who watch over and protect our communities.

Sinfonia Gulf Coast presents The Hot Sardines for the 10th season's final performance, transforming the Emerald Coast Convention Center into a jazz club for an energetic night of vibrant, hot jazz. The performance takes place on Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are available online now!