Art Month Walton County
Art Month is an initiative of the CAA with the purpose to bring communities, organizations and businesses together to present quality arts and entertainment to the community. Spanning the month of May, Art Month offers a palette of events to ignite your imagination featuring visual, performing, and literary arts programming in diverse formats and in various venues in locations throughout Walton County.
The Art Month Walton 2025 lineup is full of offerings to celebrate creativity, innovation and the beauty of self-expression including Dine + Dive - a fundraiser for the Underwater Museum of Art, ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival, Longleaf Writers Conference, Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach, Sinfonia Salutes, performances of Legally Blonde by the Emerald Coast Theatre Company, Emerald Coast Storytellers events, and more. Stay tuned for the official roster of events!
Our 2025 Art Month program is accessible online.
2025 Art Month Partners
ART MONTH ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS SCHECULE
GET INVOLVED
Art Month Official Online Calendar Event
Galleries, boutiques, bars and restaurants can support this community-wide arts initiative by submitting an event to our official online calendar. Art Month offers the ideal opportunity for locals and visitors to get an inside look at the diverse and thriving cultural offerings throughout Walton County. Complete the online application by clicking “Submit My Event”. The official online calendar event includes a calendar listing on the Cultural Arts Alliance website, an Art Month flag placed at your business, as well as cross-promotion opportunities with the Cultural Arts Alliance.
Event applications accepted through March 28, 2025, space permitting.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Art Month is an initiative of the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County with the purpose to bring neighborhoods, organizations and businesses together to present quality arts and entertainment to the community. Spanning the month of May, Art Month will feature visual, performing and literary arts programming in diverse formats and in various venues throughout Walton County.
Art Month events happen throughout Walton County. Events can take place in galleries, businesses, restaurants, outdoors, indoors, and in any traditional or non-traditional space – the sky’s the limit.
In its first year, Art Month included Under the Sea – a fundraiser event for the Underwater Museum of Art, ArtsQuest – a fine arts show in Grand Boulevard, Digital Graffiti – a projection art festival in Alys Beach, the Longleaf Writers Conference, and more! Our goal is to include all kinds of performing, visual and literary art events, workshops, exhibits, concerts and creative experiences!
Interested organizations and individuals can submit an event to be included in Art Month. Submissions are accepted year-round, but must be received by the submission deadline each year to be included in the current year’s Art Month.
Most events have their own lodging partners who usually offer special discounts to those coming into town for Art Month events.
Artists and organizations can participate through:
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Workshops or classes in a gallery or studio
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Behind-the-scenes sneak peeks during the creative process (painting, theatre, music)
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Literary readings
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Talks, tours, and panels on creative topics
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Film showings
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Multi-day festivals, events, or conferences
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Public art installations
Be creative and come up with a unique idea! We’re happy to brainstorm with you!
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There is a nominal fee to be included on the official Art Month Walton event calendar and marketing collateral. You’ll be required to include the Art Month logo on your event materials (posters, brochures, postcards, print ads). Logos and brand standards will be provided.
Your event will be promoted on the Cultural Arts Alliance website and social media. Art Month is marketed locally, regionally, and nationally through digital, print, and radio campaigns. You'll also be part of a special, community-wide arts initiative.
Some events are free and some are ticketed. Visit each event’s listing on our website for complete details.
Feel free to send us an email at info@culturalartsalliance.com and we’ll help in any way we can.
Travel Information
Flying
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
(850) 763-6751 | www.iflybeaches.com
Delta Airlines, Southwest and Southern Airways Express
Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport (PNS)
(850) 436-5000| www.flypensacola.com
AirTran, American Eagle, Continental, Delta Airlines, Northwest Airlines, US Airways Express, United and US Airways Express.
Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS)
(850) 651-7160 | www.flyvps.com
American Eagle, Delta, US Airways and United
Driving
South Walton’s 16 unique beach neighborhoods, which are home to many Art Month events, are located on the northwest gulf coast of Florida between Destin and Panama City, and 25 miles south of I-10 along Emerald Coast Parkway. Major corridors in close proximity to South Walton include: I-65, I-55, I-10 and US Hwy 331. South Walton is bordered on the east by Inlet Beach and on the west by Seascape. Getting here is easy.
Rental Car Providers
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, Enterprise, and Thrifty
STAY IN THE KNOW
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