09 May Arts News May 7-14
Augustan Christopher Wilson to join Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater!
Christopher Wilson, an Augusta-raised dancer currently based in New York, will be joining the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in the fall. Wilson recently made an appearance in Augusta for the finale performance at “Mood Swings” with Colton Ballet Company and Garden City Jazz, performed at the Imperial Theater April 27.
While he has been performing in Ailey II, the youth dance company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Wilson will move to the full company for their coming season. Alvin Ailey is America’s premier dance company celebrating the African-American cultural experience and the American modern dance tradition, and Augusta couldn’t be more proud of Christopher Wilson for joining their ranks! Photo credit: Kyle Froman, Courtesy of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Click here to watch Christopher Wilson News 12 Feature
Arts Weekly with Dr. Phyllis Anderson of the Augusta Chorale and Muuka Vogel of the Epicenter
This weekend’s episode of Arts Weekly featured two fantastic guests – Dr. Phyllis Anderson of the Augusta Chorale and Muuka Vogel of the Epicenter. Guest host Pax Bobrow spoke to each of them about their upcoming events and projects. The Augusta Chorale hosted their Spring 2018 Concert this Sunday, and auditions are scheduled for August. Click here to learn more. The Epicenter hosts all-ages, all-genre music and entertainment in downtown.
Arts Weekly is hosted every Saturday morning at 9:30 on 92.3 Smooth Jazz. Missed hearing it “live” on air? You can always listen online & subscribe via all popular podcast platforms. Each week hosts a special guest producing events and creating art in Augusta, and covers arts events for the upcoming week and beyond! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
REMINDERS
Deadlines This Week – Fine Arts and Craft Market, Arts in the Heart of Augusta, and Arts Awards Nominations – May 10!
Two deadlines are coming up this Thursday, May 10!
Fine Arts and Crafts Market, Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival – click here to learn more.
Annual Arts Awards Nominations, click here to submit.
Monica Campana of Atlanta’s “Living Walls,” to present May 24
The Morris Museum of Art will be hosting Monica Campana, executive director of Atlanta’s “Living Walls” program, as part of their Art Now Contemporary Art Lecture Series on Thursday, May 24. Learn about this revolutionary public art program in our region!
May 24, 6-7pm. Located in the Morris Museum of Art, at 1 Tenth St. Admission is free. Light refreshments.
What do YOU want to learn about at this year’s Aspirations series?
We’d like to hear your thoughts on the upcoming FREE Aspirations workshops for artists! Fill out this quick survey to give us feedback on the classes that will be offered this summer to the community.
RESOURCES
Calls for Artists On AugustaArts.com