Chipola Regional Arts Association

Chipola Regional Arts Association Founded in 1989, the CRAA develops the appreciation and enjoyment of all the cultural arts.

We enjoyed hearing from CRAA Grant Recipients from Jackson County today at our May meeting! The creativity these teacher...
05/21/2026

We enjoyed hearing from CRAA Grant Recipients from Jackson County today at our May meeting!

The creativity these teachers have is inspiring! Thank you for your dedication to the arts and to the students of Jackson County.

The Chipola Regional Arts Association invites you to join us in recognizing our 2025–2026 Teacher Mini-Grant recipients....
05/13/2026

The Chipola Regional Arts Association invites you to join us in recognizing our 2025–2026 Teacher Mini-Grant recipients.

🕦 11:30 AM – Dutch Treat Lunch
🕛 12:00 PM – Presentations
Jim’s Buffet and Grill

Help us celebrate excellence in arts education across our community.

We love getting to celebrate the amazing teachers in our community! 💛These mini-grants are helping bring music, art, the...
04/15/2026

We love getting to celebrate the amazing teachers in our community! 💛

These mini-grants are helping bring music, art, theater, and creativity into classrooms—and YOU’re invited to be part of it.

🕦 11:30 AM – Dutch Treat Lunch
🕛 12:00 PM – Presentations
Jim’s Buffet and Grill

Come support these educators and see the difference the arts are making! 🎶🎨

What a wonderful day celebrating arts and education in our community!We were honored to recognize outstanding ARTS educa...
03/19/2026

What a wonderful day celebrating arts and education in our community!

We were honored to recognize outstanding ARTS educators in Calhoun and Liberty County. Hearing from these teachers was inspiring! 🎨🎭📚

Thank you Sara Matthews, Gretchen Harr, Miranda Ellis, and Clara Medina for your commitment to your students and for using your creativity to create a lasting impact in the lives of your students.

Thanks to everyone who joined us! And a special thank you to Meagan Henson and Altha Culinary students for the wonderful meal and service. The arts are growing in Calhoun and Liberty County! 💛

Join us as the Chipola Regional Arts Association (CRAA) celebrates outstanding educators at Altha School on Thursday, Ma...
03/13/2026

Join us as the Chipola Regional Arts Association (CRAA) celebrates outstanding educators at Altha School on Thursday, March 19! 🎨

We will be recognizing Mini Grants Recipient teachers in Calhoun and Liberty Counties, celebrating their creativity, dedication to their students and to arts education.

Recipients include:
Clara Walters-Medina
Sarah Matthews
Gretchen Harr
Miranda Ellis

Luncheon: $10 per plate
RSVP to Dianna Floyd at 850-643-7599.

Come help us celebrate these amazing educators and the impact of the arts in our schools! 🎭✨

The Chipola Regional Arts Association (CRAA) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026.Join us at Jim...
02/12/2026

The Chipola Regional Arts Association (CRAA) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Join us at Jim’s Buffet at 11:30 AM for a Dutch treat lunch, followed by our meeting at Noon.

Our guest presenter will be Lillie Clark, local artist, who will share a selection of her recent work and offer insight into her creative process. Her art reflects black culture, local community, and everyday life, with pieces displayed throughout the area, including the Springfield Schoolhouse Museum.

The public is welcome. Membership is free.

Join us this Thursday for our monthly meeting. Everyone welcome!
01/12/2026

Join us this Thursday for our monthly meeting. Everyone welcome!

Congratulations to the new cast of Chipola’s upcoming production of Anastasia!
12/04/2025

Congratulations to the new cast of Chipola’s upcoming production of Anastasia!

Congratulations to the cast of Anastasia! First meeting is tomorrow night, Dec 4 at 6 p.m. in the Experimental Theatre.

11/22/2025

Congratulations to our Director Angela Dickson for a great run of Carousel at Spanish Trail Playhouse. Our students surprised her tonight by attending the performance. Great job Ms.D!

CRAA Luncheon Spotlight: Nikisha MilsappWe are excited to feature Nikisha Milsapp as our presenter at this month’s CRAA ...
11/18/2025

CRAA Luncheon Spotlight: Nikisha Milsapp

We are excited to feature Nikisha Milsapp as our presenter at this month’s CRAA Luncheon on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20th at 11:30AM.

Nikisha has led Main Street Marianna for nearly two years and will soon transition to serve as Director of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. A lifelong Jackson County resident, former dance studio owner, educator, and active arts supporter, she brings a unique perspective on community growth and creative development.

Join us for a great lunch and community connection!

All are invited!

Address

Marianna, FL
32446

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(850) 718-2277

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