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ARTS IN AF : September – October 2018
American Fork Symphony FALL CONCERT The American Fork Symphony opens their 25th season with a concert on October 15. Works and composers include Danse Macabre, Debussy, West Side Story, Fascinating Rhythm, Beethoven, The Greatest Showman, and Lord of the Dance. Full details to be posted at https://www.facebook.com/AFSymphony/ American Fork Youth Theater For more info on any of these programs, call
Colored Pencil
We will explore the properties of this exciting new medium and learn ways to use the medium and it various elements. With hands-on activities, we will let you grow by using colored pencils. You will learn the various applications of the pencils and the essential materials and tools such as papers, solvents, sharpeners, erasers, as well as complete color ranges
Calligraphy
Calligraphy (from Greek: καλλιγραφία) is a visual art related to writing. It is the design and execution of lettering with a broad tip instrument, brush, or other writing instruments. A contemporary calligraphic practice can be defined as “the art of giving form to signs in an expressive, harmonious, and skillful manner”. Modern calligraphy ranges from functional inscriptions and designs to
Youth Speech Contest Entry Forms Due Oct 10th
Applications for the AMERICA, OUR COUNTRY Youth Speech Contest are now available on the program page. 2018 MARY KAWAKAMI SPEECH CONTEST For 7th-12th Grade Junior and Senior High School Students CASH SCHOLARSHIP PRIZES 1st PLACE……….……..$1,000.00 2nd PLACE…………….…. $500.00 3rd PLACE…………………$300.00 FIVE RECOGNITION AWARDS …$100 IMPORTANT DATES October 10, 2018 Entry Forms Due November 3, 2018 Speech Contest at American Fork
Chalk Art Contest this Saturday at the Americana Arts & Music Festival
Americana Festival Chalk Art Contest The Chalk Art Contest is a one-day street painting event as part of the Americana Arts and Music Festival held on Saturday, September 8th , 2018. The Festival will offer art exhibits, music and stage entertainment and food. This will be the first such event in American Fork and one experience you won’t want to
Americana Arts & Music Festival Entertainment Announced
Entertainment Schedule American Fork Amphitheater 9:45 AM The Salt Flats : Bluegrass 10:45 AM The Fab Folk : Folk Beatles Covers 12 PM Tiny Boats : Folk Rock 1 PM Willow Creek : Country 1:45 PM Mountain Country : Country Bluegrass 3 PM Wasatch Winds 4 PM American Fork Youth Theater 4:45 PM American Fork Symphony 6 PM Festival Finale
ARTS IN AF: AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2018
PHOTO: American Fork History and Heritage Pageant is this month. Scroll down for details. American Fork Children’s Choir FALL REGISTRATION OPEN Thanks to the AF Arts Institute, AF PARC, Greenwood Elementary and AF Library, the children’s choir is able to offer full-tuition scholarships to all participating students. Details and registration info at bit.ly/AFCCFall2018 … Learn more about AFCC at afchildrenschoir.org
Wasatch Show Band Plays Alpine Days 2018
Wasatch Show Band Plays Alpine Days 2018, 11:00 to Noon on August 11 at Creekside Park, Midway. The band will be playing as the parade ends, with thousands of people filing into the park. Some selections include Gimme Some Lovin’, Happy, I want you Back, Respect, Everything, Skyfall, and In the Mood. Founders John Miller and Roger Liston toured in
Acrylic Painting Class with Heidi Boden
We are excited to announce an acrylic painting class in the month of September. It will be held Saturdays on the 15th and 22nd from 10 AM until 1 PM at the American Fork Arts Institute, 53 W Main in American Fork. This class will be designed to teach acrylic painting for all. The instructor, Heidi Boden, will take you
Youth Musical Theater Writing Workshop
In the Youth Musical Theater Writing Workshop, youth will write and perform a Christmas mini-musical of their own! Youth will learn how to create a story using branching ‘snowflake’ and ‘choose-your-own-adventure’ methods to plot the musical. Once the story outline is in place, students will brainstorm possible spots in the script to place songs and learn about the AABA song