April 1st

10 am - 3 pm

West Point United Methodist Church

Join Dawn Flores, VMFA Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Artist, for Abstract Watercolors and Acrylics Workshop!

Watercolors have the reputation of being the most challenging painting medium. The unforgiving white of the paper and the uncontrollable nature of water makes this medium intimidating.

Through a series of exercises, participants will learn how forgiving white paper can be and how to control water and pigment. Focusing on color and composition, participants will practice techniques while creating small and large abstract paintings. This class is designed to motivate every participant to love watercolors!

Donation: $20

April 30th

7:00 pm

W.T. Robinson/Sture G. Olsson Civic Auditorium and Fine Arts Center

The 3 Redneck Tenors are bringing down-home laughs and big city music to West Point!

Join the three singing cousins through Broadway’s greatest hits. Tunes from such favorites as “Phantom of the Opera,” “A Chorus Line” and many others.

Ticket price: $10 - $25

Artwork Hung - April 5th

Exhibition Reception - April 30th

6:00 pm

W.T. Robinson/Sture G. Olsson Civic Auditorium and Fine Arts Center

Sue Kurfees is the Visual Arts Committee Co-Chair for Arts Alive, a Retired art teacher – West Point Schools. Her abstract art will be on display starting April 5th, along with Jim Parrett's artwork.

Jim Parrett is the Visual Arts Committee Co-Chair along with Sue Kurfees. He is a self-taught artist, who specializes in surrealist, silly, and thought-provoking art. He has nearly 50 years in industries including Shipbuilding, Nuclear Power and Wood products.

Sue and Jim's "Vision & Perspectives" Art Exhibit Reception will be held before the 3 Redneck Tenors show April 30th at 6:00 pm.

Thank you to all who came out to Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute!

We enjoyed singing along to the good old days of summer! Round of applause to the band members, our season subscribers, our volunteers, and our sponsors - C&F Bank, Divin' Off the Dock and Sam E. English Dentistry. We couldn’t make these shows happen without you!

Many of the evening's attendees also loved seeing the artwork of West Point Elementary School students. Their masterpieces will be on display during school hours until April 4th.

Andy Conklin Visual Arts Scholarship - $1,000

Awarded to assist graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in the visual arts. It was set-up to honor Andy Conklin, an original founder, president and director of Arts Alive, and his dedication and love for the arts.

Dr. Shirley Carter Olsson Recurring Scholarship - $500

This scholarship honors the life of Dr. Shirley Carter Olsson and is awarded to past scholarship winners in their second year of college if they continue in their major.

For more info contact: info@artsaliveinc.org

C. Herbert Brown, Jr. Performing Arts Scholarship - $1,000

Designed to help graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in the performing arts. It was established in memory of Arts Alive’s founder, first president and director, C. Herbert Brown, Jr. to honor his life, as well as his love for children and music.

Auditions: May 15th

Summer Arts Camp

June 27 - July 1

This is a week-long camp for children who have completed grades K-8. Classes include visual arts, music, dance, theatre and more. All classes are taught by local artists and teachers.

If you or a teacher you know is interested in becoming an Arts Camp instructor, please reach out to: info@artsaliveinc.org.

Missoula Children's Theatre Drama Camp

August 1 - 6

Missoula Children’s Theatre Drama Camp is a week-long theater camp for children who have completed grades K-11. Campers rehearse all week on a play, which is staffed by professional actors from Missoula Children’s Theatre, and give two public performances on Saturday.

More info coming soon about both camps! Stay tuned!

Arts Alive relies upon the generosity of friends, corporations, foundations, and county funding to provide first-rate programming to our community at affordable prices.

Donations allow Arts Alive to offer summer camps for children, opportunities for artists to network and showcase their ability, and provide citizens a way to experience the arts locally. Gifts are appreciated and will help us keep the arts alive in the community.