Fall for the Arts this October | Arts & Culture

More than 30 local arts and cultural organizations are coming together to make you "Fall for the Arts" this October.

It's part of a nation-wide celebration of Arts and Humanities month. Art classes, festivals, performances and exhibits are among the 350 events planned for October alone around Huntsville.

 "The sheer number and range of arts, cultural, and entertainment events in October is evidence that there is always something to do in Huntsville and the surrounding region." said Allison Dillon-Jauken, the Executive Director of the Arts Council. "While October is National Arts and Humanities month, very few of the community's October arts and cultural events were scheduled specifically because of 'Fall for the Arts'. Every month has outstanding opportunities to enjoy the arts in the Huntsville/Madison County area."

"Fall for the Arts" participating organizations and artists include:

Alabama Youth Ballet                                                                             Independent musical Productions
American Assoc. of University Women                                          J. Leko, Furniture Maker
Ars Nova School of the Arts                                                                 Lowe Mill ARTS and Entertainment
Artistic Minds Gallery                                                                             Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center
Burritt on the Mountain                                                                        MY Designs
Center of Cultural Interchange                                                          Mayra Martinez, Photographer
Cynthia Parsons Studio                                                                          New Song School of Fine Arts
Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater and Academy                Renaissance Theatre
Huntsville Art League                                                                             S. Renee Prasil Studio
Huntsville Ballet Company                                                                   Salseroblanko Dance Company
Huntsville Chamber Music Guild                                                        Saucy Duo Crafts
Huntsville Feminist Chorus                                                                  Sci-Quest Hands on Science Center
Huntsville Madison County Public Library                                      Tennessee Valley Jazz Society
Huntsville Museum of Art                                                                    Theatre Huntsville
Huntsville Photographic Society                                                        The Arts Council
Huntsville Symphony Orchestra                                                        UAH College of Liberal Arts
Huntsville Youth Orchestra

October also marks the start of The Arts Council's 50th year of operations. Throughout its history, The Arts Council has worked to advance arts, culture, and entertainment in Huntsville/Madison County, and "this is a splendid way to celebrate The Arts Council's 50th anniversary year across the community," said Arts Council Board President Gaylen Pugh.  "Arts and cultural activities are engaging children and adults in our community each day, and 'Fall for the Arts' highlights the depth and breadth of arts and cultural activities available locally," Pugh added.

For the complete Events Calendar with event details and a list of family-friendly activities, visit www.artshuntsville.org   or call The Arts Council at 256-519-ARTS(2787).