Carrabelle Artist Association

Carrabelle Artist Association (CAA) is dedicated to encouraging artistic expression and furthering knowledge and appreciation of the arts for its members and the community. Become A Member and join us! Membership fee $20.00 per year & includes all scheduled art and events throughout the year - most for free to members or at a discounted price for those with fees.

Creating and Sharing.....Local artists gather weekly to inspire artistic creations. Members range from award winning professionals to beginners. Expertise, workshops, and plein air oportunities are shared along with periodic field trips to explore galleries, different artistic mediums, and scenic locations. Two annual gallery shows are held, spring and fall. Join us most Tuesdays from 1-3PM at the Franklin County Senior Citizen Council / Carrabelle Senior Center. There are different programs each week: Painting, Pastels and more. Open to members and non-members.

For more information, "Like" and follow us on Facebook! Click here for a membership application. Membership fee is only $20.00 per year which would include membership rates for all scheduled art and events throughout the year. Please mail to PO BOX 92, Carrabelle, FL 32322. Contact Loreen Overstreet, President for more info.

Here are some upcoming activities for CAA. All activities are at the Franklin County Senior Center in Carrabelle unless otherwise noted.

OCTOBER

October is another month dedicated to Capture Your Own Media by choosing an ARTIST's Work that you admire and emulate his style into your own masterpiece. Beginning tomorrow - and ending the last Tuesday in October. Bring your painting and begin your masterpiece!

Oct 14 - Lunch out at Mi Ranchito, Carrabelle at 11:30. Address is 710 Ave B, Unit 10 (across from Milliner's seafood in that strip mall). After back to the center to paint!

Sat., Oct 25 - SECOND ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL/GRANNY'S ATTIC 9 am-3 pm at the Carrabelle Senior Center. Proceeds to support the Carrabelle Senior Center. NEED VOLUNTEERS!
This family-friendly event will feature local artists and vendors, a silent auction, Granny’s Attic bargains, and a lively community market filled with handmade and homemade goods. Families can enjoy rides in a classic Model T, a children’s hayride, and a Kid Zone packed with games, face painting, and a bounce house, along with live music, vintage cars, and a variety of delicious food and treats. For details, visit CAA’s Facebook page, Fall Fest, or call 850-520-1382. Any donations for the Granny's Attic sale can be brought in beginning October 7 - October 21. If you bring stuff any day other than Tuesday, just put it on the tables along the left wall of dining room.

Anyone that wants to help with the festival - please let Lori, Marian, Jeannie Dail, Kathryn, Barbara Ryan, Kay Garriot know. We all need help with our assigned job.

NOVEMBER

Nov 4 - End of October painting - show and tell day!
Nov 7 - First Friday at Rio
Nov 11 - Outing to the ANERR Center (Eastpoint) for a guided tour by Joan Matey of her FISHY FASHION SHOW exhibit. Lunch at 11:30 - PolyWogs (across from center) then to center for tour.
Nov 18 - Open Art
Nov 25 - Open Art
Nov 27 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

DECEMBER

Dec 2 - Open Art
Dec 5 - First Friday at Rio
Dec 9 - Christmas Social at the Lodge at Wakulla Springs State Park - time TBD, followed by Guided Tour Boat Ride. Currently looking into a family, charity, or anyone in needs of a helping hand during the holiday season for us to donate to instead of the White Elephant Exchange gift. Anyone with suggestions, let me know.
Dec 16 - Christmas Art
Dec 23 - Christmas Art
Dec 30 - Open Art

Anyone that has suggestions for workshops, classes, etc. please let me know and we can work it into our schedule this year. As always, the Franklin County Senior Center (Carrabelle) is open for art at 12:00 every Tuesday.