Community Calendar

On January 29, 2026, at 5:30pm, you are invited to the opening reception of “Like everything alive that we try to hold forever,” an exhibition that brings the work of seven artists together to reflect on ways that our human bodies exist in relation to non-human objects.
Through photography, sculpture, and video, the artworks in “Like everything alive that we try to hold forever” start to navigate the many issues that come with being human. Refreshments will be provided. The reception is free and open to the public. You can park for free in the Call Street Garage after 5:00pm. The exhibition will be on view until June 27, 2026.
Like everything alive that we try to hold forever is curated by Elizabeth Diggon, Naomi Potter, and Shauna Thompson. The exhibition is organized by Esker Foundation and produced as a traveling exhibition by Independent Curators International (ICI). Funding for the exhibition tour has been provided by the generous support from ICI’s International Forum and the ICI Board of Trustees.
Artists Include:
Larry Achiampong & David Blandy (London, United Kingdom)
Diane Borsato (Guelph, Canda)
Stephanie Dinkins (Brooklyn, NY)
Bridget Moser (Toronto, Canada)
Sondra Perry (Perth Amboy, NJ)
Miya Turnbull (Halifax, Canada)

49th Southern Watercolor Society Annual Juried Exhibition
February 20 – April 25, 2026
Explore stunning watercolor paintings by talented Southern artists in the 49th
Southern Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition. Since 1975, the Society has
celebrated watercolor as a vital art form. Enhance your visit with a guided
tour for an inside look at the techniques, inspiration, and stories behind some
of the works. Tours are included with admission—call (850) 627-5023 to
reserve your spot today!
Image: Chris Krupinski, Take a Cutie to Lunch

Tuesday, January 13-Tuesday, February 24

Memories of Other Places, Other Times, is a collective exhibition celebrating the creative voices of the Artists’ League of the Big Bend of Florida. This dynamic showcase brings together a rich tapestry of artists whose work reflects the landscapes, stories, and remembered moments that shape both our region and the wider world. Memories of Other Places, Other Times honors the diversity, talent, and enduring creativity of the Artists’ League, offering visitors a vibrant and contemplative journey through art that echoes where we’ve been and the places we carry within us.

Join us for the Opening Reception on Tuesday, January 13th, from 5 PM-7:30 PM.
Muffins & Mimosas with Walk & Talk (with artists), Saturday, January 17th from 11 AM-12:30 PM.

Free entry for members. $5 non-members Open hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11 am-6 pm

Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit in recognition of Black History Month honoring the service of African-American servicemembers in WWII. This exhibit will open Tuesday, February 3, 2026 and will be on display at the museum until Saturday, February 28, 2026. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm ET and there is no charge for admission.

African Americans served in large numbers during WWII despite being denied full rights as American citizens. They served in segregated units in both the Army and the Army Air Corps, one of the most recognizable being the Tuskegee Airmen. Many African American soldiers trained at Camp Gordon Johnston in transportation units such as Amphibious Truck Companies, where support units often worked close to combat and came under fire.

At Camp Gordon Johnston, these Amphibious Truck Companies trained in the use of the amphibious truck known as the DUKW, using the bay and sandy beaches in Carrabelle and all along the Forgotten Coast to practice operating, loading and unloading these truly amphibious vehicles. The Museum continues its research into the units that trained at Camp Gordon Johnston in Carrabelle and served in World War II including being part of the campaign on Iwo Jima.

This exhibit will share what has been uncovered about these servicemen who, like many African Americans of the era, served their country with honor in a still-segregated military and faced significant challenges along the way.

Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located in Carrabelle, directly across from Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1873 Hwy 98 West. For more information, contact Camp Gordon Johnston Museum at (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

Lunch & Learn—Art + History: The Lansdowne Portrait of George Washington

49th Southern Watercolor Society Annual Juried Exhibition Awards
Ceremony and Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony
February 20, 2026, from 5pm–7:30pm
Join us for the Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony of the 49th
Southern Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition! Celebrate exceptional
watercolor paintings by artists from across the South and connect with the
vibrant community that has supported this medium since 1975. Founded to
elevate the stature of watercolor art and expand public appreciation of its
significance, the Southern Watercolor Society continues its mission through
this distinguished annual exhibition.
Image: Chris Krupinski, Take a Cutie to Lunch

The School of Theatre at Florida State University presents
Footloose
Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie | Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford | Music by Tom Snow Lyrics by Dean Pitchford | Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins, and Jim Steinman

FALLON THEATRE

Bomont is about to get a wake-up call! Chicago teen Ren McCormack lands in a town where dancing is the devil's music. But this rebel with rhythm isn't about to stand still. Caught between a forbidden crush and a town full of "stick-in-the-muds," Ren's ready to kick off a revolution. With electrifying '80s hits and killer choreography, Footloose explodes onto the stage, proving that sometimes, the best way to fight the system is to cut loose!

FOOTLOOSE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Discover a remarkable selection of paintings, drawings, and sculptures by pioneering American women artists in this Major Exhibition from the Huntsville Museum of Art – Sellars Collection. The exhibition highlights the achievements of women artists who painted and sculpted during the mid-19th to mid-20th centuries, offering a captivating glimpse into a pivotal period in American art history.

Image: Agnes Millen Richmond, A Young Friend, 1922, oil on canvas

Natalia Andreeva invites you to step into a world where light dances, emotions stir, and canvases come alive with enchanting brushstrokes. In her series of paintings, Andreeva illuminates the profound connection between art, light, and the depths of human experience.

A special Founder’s Collection exhibition will share early Art in Gadsden works of art now found in private collections, and the stories that go back to the earliest days of Gadsden Arts.