Community Arts Foundation

08/27/2026

West Kentucky Youth Choir is back!

Students in grades 3–8 and of all experience levels are invited to join this exciting fall trimester opportunity to grow as singers and performers.

Under the direction of Michelle Crider, with Teresa Beavers as accompanist, students will learn to:
🎵 Sing in harmony
🎵 Improve ear training & sight-singing
🎵 Develop vocal technique
🎵 Listen, blend, and work together as an ensemble
🎵 Build confidence through public performance

More than just learning to sing, students will develop confidence, teamwork, commitment, self-expression, and the joy of being part of something bigger than themselves.

10 sessions over 15 weeks
Grades 3–8
All experience levels welcome
Sponsored by the Community Arts Foundation

Give your child the opportunity to find their voice—and learn how powerful it can be when voices come together!

Registration information and details are available now!
https://forms.gle/F7fqQssgn1oUpa7b9

07/19/2026

When It Comes to Mahjong, We Do it Best. 🀄

What a fantastic afternoon at the Dog Days of Summer Mahjong Tournament!

Thanks to everyone who joined us to raise money to benefit the Mary Hall Ruddiman Canine Shelter, supporting the important work they do in our community.

A special thank you to H & H Home and Hardware, our awesome host. Is there any better place to play Mahjong than a hardware store?

We're also incredibly grateful to Kristi O'Nan for providing the Mahjong sets, sharing her knowledge, and facilitating a fun afternoon.

Congratulations to our prize winners:
🥇 1st Place: Mollie Bennett Tabor
🥈 2nd Place: Shana Wheeler Geary
🥉 3rd Place: Lauryn Faulkner

Enjoy a few moments from our afternoon and watch out for more Mahjong opportunities coming soon!

07/18/2026

The Dog Days of Summer Mahjong Tournament is your chance to enjoy America's fastest-growing tabletop game while helping support the Mary Hall Ruddiman Canine Shelter.

Sunday, July 19
2:00 PM
H&H Home & Hardware
314 Sturgis Rd., Marion, KY
$40 entry fee (pay at the door)

A portion of every registration benefits the Mary Hall Ruddiman Canine Shelter, and prizes will be awarded!

Certified Mahjong instructor Kristi O'Nan will be on-site throughout the tournament to answer questions and offer strategy tips. This event is designed for players who already know the basics of American Mahjong.

🐶 Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.
🍪 Light snacks will be provided.

Register here: https://communityartsfoundation.org/events/mahjong-charity-event

Grab your Mahjong card, bring a friend, and join us for an afternoon of games and friendly competition, while supporting a wonderful local cause.

07/18/2026

We’re excited to see new arts opportunities growing here in Crittenden County!

Dance education gives children a chance to build confidence and friendships, and we’re always glad to see more ways for local families to get involved in the arts.

Check out Center Stage Dance Academy’s interest form. Showing your interest now will help them determine what classes to offer in our community.

🎉 CRITTENDEN COUNTY… WE’RE COMING TO YOU! 🎉

Center Stage Dance Academy is bringing DANCE to your area! 💃🕺✨

We are so excited about the possibility of creating classes right in Crittenden County! In order to see what classes to offer and build the best schedule for our community, we need YOU to fill out our Interest Form! 📝

👉 Your responses will help us determine what classes can be created!

If you have a child who would love to dance, please take a few minutes to fill out the interest form and help us bring Center Stage Dance Academy to Crittenden County! 💙💚

FORM:
https://form.jotform.com/261786064286063

07/17/2026

2026 CAF Center Stage Kids Drama Camp... Odysseus

07/15/2026

We're excited to share that Nora Hollis, a familiar face on the Fohs Hall stage, has been cast in Market House Theatre's production of SpongeBob the Musical: Youth Edition! 🎉

Nora, who was Elsa in CAF's 2026 Spring Musical Frozen JR, will be part of SpongeBob the Musical's colorful, high-energy musical adventure featuring songs, plenty of laughs, and the beloved characters of Bikini Bottom. It's a fun-filled show celebrating friendship and the power of working together.

📅 Performance Dates:
🧽 Friday, July 17 – 6:30 PM
🧽 Saturday, July 18 – 1:00 PM & 3:30 PM
🧽 Sunday, July 19 – 2:30 PM

🎟️ Get your tickets and come support Nora as she takes the stage at Market House Theatre in Paducah! We love seeing our Community Arts Foundation performers continue to grow and shine, and we're incredibly proud of all your hard work. Break a leg, Nora!

https://markethousetheatre.org/production/the-spongebob-musical-youth-edition/

07/09/2026

⏰ FINAL CALL: Legacy of Liberty Merch Orders Close Sunday!

We’ve received enough interest to place one final merchandise order, and orders will close Sunday, July 12.

If you’ve been meaning to grab a shirt, tumbler, or decal but kept putting it off, now’s the time. Once this order is submitted, these items will be retired and won’t be available again.

🇺🇸 Order now at: store.america250marion.com

One final order. After Sunday, they’re history.

07/07/2026

Celebrate 100 Years of Fohs Hall with a keepsake designed to last for generations.

We're now accepting pre-orders for the Fohs Hall Centennial Ornament, a limited-edition commemorative ornament created by Hestia Creations to mark the building's 100th Anniversary.

Each ornament features a detailed sculpted depiction of Historic Fohs Hall and is individually cast and hand-painted in the USA.
Price: $30

Because these ornaments are being produced in a limited run, we're collecting pre-orders now to help determine our final order quantity. If you'd like to own one, we encourage you to reserve yours soon rather than waiting until they arrive.

Order online at:
store.communityartsfoundation.org

Whether displayed on a Christmas tree, ornament stand, or shelf year-round, this ornament is a beautiful way to celebrate a century of memories at one of Marion's most treasured landmarks.

07/05/2026

Mahjong for a Cause! 🐾

Join us Sunday, July 19 at 2 PM for our Dog Days of Summer Mahjong Tournament benefiting the Mary Hall Ruddiman Canine Shelter.

Enjoy an afternoon of Mahjong while helping local shelter dogs. Prizes will be awarded, and a large portion of every registration goes directly to the shelter.

Certified Mahjong Instructor Kristi O'Nan will be on-site throughout the event, and light refreshments will be provided.
The tournament is designed for players who already know the basics of American Mahjong. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, too!

Register today:
https://communityartsfoundation.org/events/mahjong-charity-event

🀄 Sunday, July 19 • 2 PM
📍 H & H Home and Hardware in Marion, KY

07/04/2026

❤️🤍💙 From all of us at the Community Arts Foundation, Happy Fourth of July!

As we celebrate America 250, we're thankful for the opportunity to honor our nation's history through the arts, education, and community.

Tell us your favorite Fourth of July tradition below!