This Week in Allen
          February 20-27   

Blue House Too
Art Space @ 934 Watters Creek Blvd
Hours: Wed - Fri: 5-9 pm;  Saturdays: 1-9 pm; and Sundays: 1-6 pm

Come Together: Celebrating Black History Month
Exhibit open until February 25
Free Event

This is the last week for Come Together, an exhibit and interactive art program celebrating Black History Month featuring six North Texas artists, winners of the MLK Student Art Contests in Allen and Plano ISD, as well as an exhibit of photographs from rallies and marches with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., throughout the south, during the 1960s. Learn More

Kiwanis Club Wine Tasting and Scholarship Fundraiser 
Thursday, February 22, 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Fee $25 

Come and taste some great wines from Washington State and hors d' oeuvres with the Kiwanis Club of Allen while viewing artwork at Blue House Too. Funds raised will go towards scholarships. Learn More & Register
The Fundamentals of Color Theory
Saturday, February 24, 3-5 pm
Fee $40 includes all supplies

Join local award-winning artist and children's book illustrator, Cate Robbins, for a mini workshop in the study of color theory. Cate will guide you through the exploration of the wonderful world of color and the theory behind its use for dramatic effect in your artwork.


Homeschool ArtSparks: American Flag in Art
Wednesday , February 21 @ 1:30 - 2:30 pm
@Allen Public Library, Children's Program Room
Free event for ages 5 and up

ArtSparks is an art appreciation and visual literacy program designed by the Allen Arts Alliance. Students will leave with their own works of art. Learn More

Sam Bass Railroad History Day
Saturday , February 24 @ 11 am - 2 pm
@Allen Heritage Center (Depot), 100 East Main Street

Come learn about Allen's railroad history through talks, railroad games, and train robbery re-enactments. There will be live music and free food. Donation accepted. Learn More

Friends of the Allen Public Library presents:
World War I Pioneer Units
Sunday, February 25, 3:00 pm
@Allen Public Library Auditorium

Dr. Christopher Bean, the author of Too Great a Burden to Bear: The Struggle and Failure of the Freedmen's Bureau in Texas, will discuss the African American World War I Pioneer Units that served America with fortitude and courage. Learn More

HeARTs for ART - Benefit & Silent Auction
Sunday, February 25, 2:00 - 6:00 pm
@Allen High School Performing Arts Center

Founded in 2012 heARTs for ART works to increase awareness of pediatric cancer, raise funds so that "other kids don't get sick" and to provide support to families with children that are currently fighting cancer. The Benefit will feature silent auction, live music, face painting, and bake sale.  Learn More & Tickets

Upcoming Events

 Artist Reception for exhibit "Intuitive Evolution" Thursday, March 1, 6-8pm at Blue House Too
 
Introducing - First Fridays Paint Night, March 2, 7-9 pm with WanderBrush at Blue House Too
 
Hollywood Arms, March 9-25 with Allen's Community Theatre
 
Lets Go to the Zoo, Saturday, March 10, 2pm with the Allen Philharmonic at Allen Public Library Auditorium

Check out all the Spring Programs and Events at www.allenartsalliance.org


Regular Events - open to public

How to Support Us

Please select the Allen Arts Alliance as your charitable organization the next time you shop using this popular retail site, Amazon. Their giving program, Amazon Smile, lets us earn 0.5% from eligible purchases made through Amazon. Your donation will help us grow the many art programs we provide to our community throughout the year!

Donations in any amount are always appreciated and used to nurture arts, culture, heritage and enrichment programs in our community!
If your teen needs service hours, or you or your family wants to reach out to the community through the arts, email us at [email protected].