ESAC RECEIVES $50,000 CREATIVE PLACES GRANT!

The Eastern Shore Art Center has received a $50,000 Creative Places Arts Facilities grant from Alabama State Council on the Arts that will enhance their ADA compliance and expand the gift shop. This grant will join a gift from one of ESAC’S major donors and a match from the Single Tax Corporation in order to create the capital funds needed for the project.

ANNUAL MEMBERS' MEETING! 

The meeting’s agenda is to announce the 2025-2026 annual budget, as well as nominate and elect the ESAA Board of Directors. Free for Members to attend. Refreshments served.

THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025 @ 6 PM

Proxy Ballot being posted online soon!

Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 1-4 p.m.

Utopia Park (above the Orange Street Pier beach)

Chalk the Trail is back and better than ever, in coordination with the Eastern Shore Art Center!

The event has MOVED to the Eastern Shore Trail at Utopia Park to avoid construction at the pier. Check-in begins at noon, and winners will be announced at 4:30. 



Participants use chalk pastels to create their own unique design in their designated sidewalk ‘square.’ Each participant or team is provided a goodie bag with a 12-ct. pastel chalk set, snacks, and other fun giveaways.

All skill levels and ages are welcome! This is a friendly competition, with awards given for: adult (18+), teen (13-18), child (12 and under), and family/group.

This piece were made with the children in

residence at University of South Alabama Women’s and

Children’s Hospital.

Each month Outreach Director, Lindsey Lawrence, leads the children in a workshop. They create a piece to keep in their hospital room as

well as helping create a collaborative piece that will eventually be on display at the hospital.

It is currently on display at ESAC!

SUMMER ADULT CLASS REGISTRATION NOW ONLINE!

Classes begin the week of July 21st. They are 6 week sessions. If a class has not met the minimum number of students (4), registration will close on July 14.

SPOTLIGHT:

DYNAMIC PAINTING WITH CHRIS MURRAY

Thursdays, 3:30-5pm

$100 ($80 for ESAC Members)

Join Instructor and award-winning artist, Chris Murray for a DYNAMIC PAINTING class. From Color theory to composition, Chris will teach teen artists how to enhance their creativity and skills on canvas.

Students must be ages 10 and Up. This course includes lecture and demonstrations. Students must be ready to learn and have fun!

NEW to Summer Art Bash Camps! 

ESAC is working with Instructor Mykaela Armstrong to host three summer camps just for teens! These two week "Intensive Retreats" will explore a variety of techniques and artistic experiences suggested to us by some of teen age ESAC artists, such as Character Development and Creative Writing, Collage and Painting, and Paper Mache. Take a look at what we have to offer! 

QUESTIONS ABOUT REGISTRATION?

By phone: 251-928-2228, ext. 100

By email: reanna@esartcenter.org

In person: Tuesday – Friday 10am – 4pm

Each week, we like to spotlight Members who have recently joined or renewed at the Art Center. 

Thanks for your continued support:

Sally Wilson

Elizabeth Minto

Linda Richardson

Linda V Broyles

Catherine Carnes

Membership keeps the arts alive at the 

Eastern Shore Art Center.

Memberships are good for one year from the time you join and include various levels of benefits. Your support makes a difference! Through membership, you support exhibitions, educational programs, community outreach and preserve the Center’s ability to offer workshops and classes for adults and children.

ESAC Programming made possible by grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Eastern Shore Art Center



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