Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Awards $12,100 to 29 Artists in the 29th Annual Festival of the Arts
The 29th Annual Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) Festival of the Arts held Oct. 26-27, in Destin, Florida, featured exhibits of more than 100 artists from across the United States showcasing a diverse palette of artistic styles in 15 different art mediums. Highlights of the cultural weekend celebrating art, music, food and family fun featured six live music appearances, live theater, a kid's creative station, pop-up photo booths, street performers plus six local favorite food trucks and beverage
Sinfonia Gulf Coast Education & Outreach Assistant Miranda Rojas Selected for Prestigious Teaching Artists Training Institute (TATI) Cohort
Sinfonia Gulf Coast is proud to announce that Miranda Rojas, Education & Outreach Assistant, has been selected to participate in the 2024-2025 lab cohort program of the Teaching Artists Training Institute (TATI). This prestigious program is designed to equip Teaching Artists with the tools and skills necessary to support over 20,000 underrepresented students and communities across the nation. The TATI Lab Cohort is the signature training program that brings together up to 60 Teaching Artists annually to
A Call for Festival of the Arts Volunteers
Greetings Fabulous Volunteers! It's time for the 29th annual Festival of the Arts! We are looking forward to an amazing weekend of spectacular art, music, comradery and FOOD! We could not present this fantastic festival without the help of MANY volunteers. Stephanie Shea is our 2024 volunteer coordinator., you can reach her at sshea@boemortgage.com or call/text her at 850-217-2833 with any questions. She will also be your day(s) of event point of contact, so please give her a courtesy call or text
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Announces Call for the 29th Annual Festival of the Arts Collaborative Art Exhibit
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) is now accepting applications for the Adult Collaborative Art Exhibit component of the 29th annual Festival of the Arts (Friday, Oct. 25 (Arty Kick Off Party at Henderson Beach Resort in Destin) Oct. 26-27 (Festival weekend)) at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin, Florida. One of the unique features of MKAF’s Festival of the Arts is the Collaborative Art Exhibit, which showcases the work of seasoned and emerging adult artists and local student artists
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Named Kelly Pierre As The 2024 Festival of the Arts Poster Contest Winner.
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) has named Kelly Pierre of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, the 2024 Festival of the Arts poster contest winner. Recognized as one of Northwest Florida’s premier fine art shows, the Festival of the Arts, produced by MKAF, is one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year on the Emerald Coast. This year’s 29th annual event will kick off on Friday, Oct 25 evening with the Arty Kick Off Party at The Henderson in Destin. The Festival weekend follows on Saturday, Oct. 26,
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Awarded $30,000 National Grant By Emeril Lagasse Foundation
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) — Northwest Florida’s champion of the arts for all abilities — recently was awarded $30,000 (one of four national grants totaling $127,000) from the Emeril Lagasse Foundation. Founded in 2002 by Chef Emeril Lagasse and his wife Alden, Emeril Lagasse Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity headquartered in New Orleans. The Foundation’s mission is to create opportunities to inspire, mentor, and enable youth to reach their full potential. Since its inception, Emeril
Sinfonia Gulf Coast & Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Partner to Bring the Paint the Music Program to Nearly 2,000 Students
This unique multi-disciplinary program offered our local youth an immersive experience in visual arts, live theater, and music all in one program. Beginning with an exploration of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s compositions, students from 16 Okaloosa and Walton County schools and home school groups engaged in the "paint what you hear" activity in their classrooms. On April 24, each class browsed their selected masterpieces showcased at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center as part of the Paint the
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Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Showcases A Range Showcases A Range of Music At 2024 Concerts in The Village
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) kicks off its highly-anticipated 2024 Concerts in the Village on Thursday, April 4. The area’s first live concert series is held each spring on Thursday evenings at the MKAF Dugas Pavilion in Destin. This year’s 29th annual family-friendly series will run from April 4 to June 6. The 10-concert live music series will feature premier regional and national musicians and bands performing everything from rhythm & blues, classic and hard rock to disco to modern pop. Here’s
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Calls for Artist Applications and Poster Art Artists for 29th Annual Festival of the Arts
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation's Festival of the Arts is one of the Southeast's premier festivals and showcases more than 100 artists from across the U.S. The Festival is a celebration of art, music, food, and family fun and features a live music lineup, Cuisine on the Green, a wine and beer garden, art activities for kids, merchandise, and more. The 29th annual Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, and Sunday, Oct. 27 in the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin, Florida. This is a juried
Café Thirty-A Raises Record-Breaking $64,000 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton
Café Thirty-A’s Annual Christmas Charity Ball, presented by honorary sponsors All Access Coach Leasing and Mercantile, was held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 and raised a record-breaking $64,000 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton, an organization that provides food and financial assistance to area families and individuals in need. The sold-out event welcomed over 300 guests to the festively decorated restaurant, courtesy of The Grove Salon. Ticket holders were greeted with complimentary valet,
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Announces 2024 Concerts in the Village
Hear the entire Grammy Award-winning Purple Rain album performed live, reminisce with Fleetwood Mac classics, dance to funky disco beats and discover new pop vocalists from The Voice — all in the diverse lineup of the 2024 Concerts presented by Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, offering something for every music lover. The area’s first live concert series is held each spring on Thursday evenings at the MKAF Dugas Pavilion in Destin. This year’s 29th annual family-friendly series will run from April 4 to
Call for Volunteers for the 28th Annual Festival of the Arts
Do you have a heart for art? Then feel free to lend a hand. Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation is seeking volunteers for the 28th Annual Festival of the Arts kicks off on Friday, Oct. 27 with a reception at Henderson Beach Resort; the exhibition is Saturday, Oct. 28 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday, Oct. 29 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) on The Dugas Pavilion lawn in Destin. Various shifts are available including set up (on Friday, Oct. 27), main entry, artist relief, children’s tent and beverage booths as well as break down
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Welcomes Daniel Milana
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Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Announces Call For The 28Th Annual Festival Of The Arts Collaborative Art Exhibit
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) is now accepting applications for the Adult Collaborative Art Exhibit component of the 28th annual Festival of the Arts (Friday, Oct. 27 (Arty Kick Off Party at Henderson Beach Resort in Destin) October 28-29 (Festival weekend)) at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin, Florida. One of the unique features of MKAF’s Festival of the Arts is the Collaborative Art Exhibit, which showcases the work of seasoned and emerging adult artists and local student artists
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Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) has named Roger van Lieshout of Cape Coral, Florida, the 2023 Festival of the Arts poster contest winner
Recognized as one of Northwest Florida’s premier fine art shows, the Festival of the Arts, produced by MKAF, is one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year on the Emerald Coast. This year’s 28th annual event will kick off on Friday, Oct 27 evening with a Kick-Off Reception at Henderson Beach Resort. The Festival weekend follows on Saturday, Oct. 28, and Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin. An oil painter since childhood, Roger van Lieshout, a native of Winnipeg,
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Draws Record Crowd For 2023 Concerts In The Village
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) kicked off its highly-anticipated 2023 Concerts in the Village on Thursday, April 20 with Post Modern Jukebox. The first of 10 concerts drew record-breaking attendance with nearly 3,000 music lovers flocking to the Dugas Pavilion in the tree-lined Cultural Arts Village in Destin. “The kickoff to the 28th annual MKAF Concerts in the Village was a stellar success with an incredible range of patrons who showed up in full force to support the organization. Proceeds from the
Can you help? We Are Seeking Awesome Volunteers
The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation is seeking volunteers for the upcoming Concerts in the Park! Sign up here.
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Calls For Artist Applications And Poster Art Artists For 28th Festival Of The Arts
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation's Festival of the Arts is one of the Southeast's premier festivals and showcases more than 100 artists from across the U.S. The Festival is a celebration of art, music, food, and family fun and features a live music lineup, a food bistro, a wine and beer garden, art activities for kids, merchandise, and more. The 28th annual Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, and Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin, Florida. This is a juried show that
Reminder: Join Us for our 2023 ArtsReach Lunch Blue Dog @ Bijoux
See George Rodrigue’s Blue Dog paintings like never before in this mini-exhibition of rarely seen original artworks from the artist’s private collection, shared by his widow, Wendy Rodrigue. This one-day-only creative event includes the culinary masterpieces of Chef Jack McGuckin of Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits in Miramar Beach. Purchase tickets here
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation announces the lineup for its 2023 Concerts in the Village.
Step into spring 2023 with a song in your heart. Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) announces the lineup for its 2023 Concerts in the Village. The area’s first live concert series is held each spring on Thursday evenings at the MKAF Dugas Pavilion in Destin. This year’s 28th annual family-friendly series will run from April 20 to June 22. The 10-concert live music series will feature premier regional and national musicians and bands performing everything from classic rock, reggae, and disco to modern
Sinfonia Gulf Coast Music & Artistic Director Demetrius Fuller is Appointed to Prestigious Young Conductor Artists Board of Directors
Young Concert Artists (YCA), the prestigious New York-based international advocacy organization to champion young classical musicians, has honored Sinfonia Gulf Coast Music & Artistic Director Demetrius Fuller with an appointment to its Board of Directors. "We are delighted to welcome Demetrius Fuller to the YCA Board of Directors,” said YCA president, Dan Kellogg. “Maestro Fuller has a long association with our organization and has engaged many YCA artists over the years. He cares deeply for our mission
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Awards $10,000 to 29 Artists in the 27th Annual Festival of the Arts
The 27th Annual Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) Festival of the Arts, held Oct. 29 and 30, in the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin, Florida, featured exhibits of more than 100 artists from across the United States showcasing a diverse palette of artistic styles in nearly 20 different art mediums. Highlights of the cultural weekend celebrating art, music, food, and family fun featured six live music appearances, a kid's creative corner, pop-up photo booths, street performers, and more than
Rotary Club of Destin Announces New Board, Rotarian of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Scholarship Winner
The Rotary Club of Destin recently announced its 2022-23 Board of Directors: President Marcia Hull, Brenda Gray, Christian Carlee, Michael Burgess, John Prudhome, Zhalman Harris, Bekah Manley, Mackenzie Mainland, Les Porterfield, Shannah Hanks, Shantelle Dedicke, Lori Leath Smith, Ryan Simus, Dave Morrow and Lockwood Wernet. These community leaders will spearhead the club’s fundraising efforts this year to support various charities including Food For Thought, Harvest House Destin, the Mattie Kelly Arts
Destin Chamber Hosts Candidates at August 14 Breakfast
Destin, Fla., August 5 – During its Aug. 14 Business Before Hours Candidates Forum, the Destin Chamber will host candidates for Florida House of Representatives District 4, Okaloosa County Commission District 5, and Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools. The event, which takes place from 7:30 – 9 a.m. at The Henderson, is sponsored by the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation and features non-profit spotlight The Arc of the Emerald Coast. Cost is $20 for Destin Chamber members and $30 for non-members.
