Category: News
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“The Art of Decatur Theatre: Big Blue World” Exhibit Now Open
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, The Art of Decatur Theatre: Big Blue World, featuring DreamWeavers Theatre and captivating puppets designed by Drew Sybert. The exhibit is featured in the Center’s Main Gallery. An artist’s reception with Sybert and the DreamWeavers Board will be held on Saturday, July 26…
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Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama Now Open
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce that the 2025 Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama is now open in the Center’s Walking Gallery. The exhibit is a traveling juried art show that displays artwork created by students throughout Alabama who have visual impairments, blindness, and/or deaf-blindness. The show will be displayed…
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2025 Summer Writing & Arts Summit Scheduled for June 26-27
Athens State University’s Writing Center will be hosting the Summer Writing & Arts Summit from June 26-27. The Summit is an educational and inspirational event for writers, artists, or anyone interested in the creative arts and for those who are interested in learning a craft or developing their skill. On Thursday, June 26, the Summit…
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2025 Fiddlers Concert Series Continues with The Kody Norris Show
The 2025 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union, continues with a performance by The Kody Norris Show on Thursday, July 24 at 7:00 pm. The concert will be held at Athens State University in McCandless Hall. Whatever you do, don’t call The Kody Norris Show ‘retro.’ While the…
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Athens State to Host Annual Flag Day Celebration
Athens State’s annual Flag Day Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 13 at 12:00 pm in the Sandridge Student Center Ballroom. The event honors the United States flag and our nation’s armed forces, past and present. Thomas P. Veitch will be this year’s guest speaker. The Limestone County Veterans Honor Guard will present the colors,…
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IMA Muscle Shoals Chapter Distinguished Accounting Scholarship
Athens State is pleased to announce the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Muscle Shoals Chapter Distinguished Accounting Scholarship, a newly endowed $25,000 scholarship created to support students who demonstrate excellence and engagement through our active IMA student chapter (the Accounting Club). This meaningful investment was made possible through the longtime service of faculty members Dr.…
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Town Hall Discusses Future, Renovations of Carter Hall
Athens State University held a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, May 20 at 8:00 am in Carter Hall to discuss proposed renovations to the facility. The meeting was well-attended by local officials and community members and included a presentation of the architectural plans for the renovation, followed by a question-and-answer session. As Athens and Limestone…
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The Alabama Center for the Arts Presents The Singer-Songwriter Series Featuring The Moore Twins
The Alabama Center for the Arts and Athens State University’s Music Industry Studies program are proud to present the Singer-Songwriter Series, an event designed to highlight the program’s academic concentrations: Audio Engineering & Music Production, Concert Touring & Live Performance, and Music Business & Artist Management. The Moore Twins will take the stage for the…
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2025 Faculty Award Winners Announced
Athens State University recently honored two outstanding faculty members at the 2025 Honors Convocation. For over a decade, the University has recognized contributions of exceptional faculty through the Teaching Excellence Award and the Distinguished Scholarly and Creative Works Award. These awards are sponsored by the Athens State University Foundation, and nominations are received from students,…
